Feb. 1-March 8: League of Women Voters Civics 101 program. Info here. Feb. 11: For The Struggle benefit gala, tickets $85, 6-10 p.m., Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place. Feb. 15: “Government: Who Does What?” free, 5:30 pm. resource fair, 6:30-8 p.m. community engagement, free, Reeder ... Continue Reading →

Sheila Peltzer sent in an announcement that the National Parents Organization has organized an e-mail campaign through which citizens can tell their individual legislators to be prepared to hear more about “The Year of Shared Parenting.” Upcoming Events Jan. 26: League of Women Voters on CMS ... Continue Reading →

The Urban League sent in an announcement of orientation programs Feb. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for free training programs in electrical training, universal banking and customer service, and HVAC/Renew (Renewable Energy & Efficiency Workforce). Details here. Upcoming Events Jan. 19: Alma ... Continue Reading →

The City of Charlotte announced that applications are due by Jan. 26 for the city’s free Civic Leadership Academy, which runs March 14-May 4 for participants “to grow in their leadership, understand how the City of Charlotte works, analyze issues using data, connect with decision-makers, and make a ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Events Jan. 19: Alma Adams’ “State of the District” and ceremonial swearing-in, 7 p.m., Chambers High, 7600 IBM Dr. Signup here. Jan. 21: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register here. Feb. 1-March 8: League of Women Voters Civics 101 ... Continue Reading →