Announcements April 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS for April
23, 2011:
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The material below includes announcements made at meetings on April 5, 12
and 19 that are still topical.
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Hans Plotseneder announced April 19 that the case against him in connection
with his arrest at a CMS school board meeting has been dismissed by the
court.
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Hans Plotseneder announced a press conference May 9 to announce his
candidacy for school board at large.
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Pam Jefsen announced a Prayers for Children service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May
1 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Singers will include
the McCreesh Place Tuned In Choir along with the Caldwell Presbyterian
Church and Covenant Presbyterian Church choirs. Following the service,
according to the Covenant website, there will be a "guided conversation
about where we may be called to serve and support the youngest in our
community."
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Mary McCray passed out announcements of One Voice: a rally for public
education at the Legislative Building in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 3 from 4
p.m. until. Info: www.onevoicerally.com.
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Michael Sexton passed on an announcement of a Sisterhood Mixer "Celebrating
Life" fuindraiser to benefit domestic violence survivors from 1-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 on the UNCC campus, Room ABC, Building SAC, 9201 University
City Blvd. Tickets $5, or $4 with a used cell phone to donate. Doors open at
noon. Info: [email protected]
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Marilyn Marks sent in an announcement that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food
Policy Council is looking for an intern. The job description is posted at
www.charlottefoodpolicycouncil.org. Resumes are requested by May 9 to
[email protected].
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Pamela Grundy sent in an announcement that her work at Shamrock Gardens
Elementary School is currently featured in the "Education" section of the
White House "Champions for Change" website, www.whitehouse.gov/champions.
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Michael Sexton sent in an announcement that the Charlotte Run/Walk for Peace
at Home 5K will be held at the McAlpine Creek Greenway on Saturday, May 28,
2011. Register at www.charlottepeaceathome.com
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Michael Sexton passed along an announcement of the Jennifer Roberts
Volleyball Challenge to benefit the United Family Services Shelter for
Battered Women Building Fund on Saturday, May 14 at Johnson C. Smith
University. Games begin at 9 a.m., awards at 3 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 26, 2011:
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Beverly Lawston announced that Lincoln Heights Elementary would hold a
health fair on Friday, April 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the school, 1900
Newcastle St. Speakers include Deborah Whitfield and N.C. Rep. Beverly
Earle. "Unfortunately, they will be closing that school, so we are working
really hard at trying to make sure those children have a beautiful year."
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Beverly Lawston announced the May 3 grand opening of the Dr. Charles L.
Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park at 3 p.m. at the First Tee on
Barringer Drive.
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Faith Triggs expressed support for the Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program
for Black Males, which will hold its Leadership Development Summer Program
June 20 - July 29. For more info: www.theelmp.com.
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Blanche Penn announced that the NAACP would hold its Women On The Move
program on May 12. Tickets are $25.
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Sarah Stevenson asked for continued prayers for the daughter of Natheley
McElrath, who continues to retain her health.
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Laura Marett sent in an announcement that Crisis Assistance Ministry would
sponsor poverty simulations on Friday, April 29 from 9-11 a.m. at the
Simmons YMCA, 6824 Democracy Drive; and Sunday, May 15 from 6-8 p.m. at
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Info:
[email protected] or at the Crisis
website.
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Thomas Moore sent in an announcement that all persons are invited to join
with the community choir that will sing at the Service of Prayer for
Children this Sunday, May 1. Choir rehearsal will begin at 5 p.m. with dress
being solid colors for tops, and black pants or skirts. The service begins
at 6:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Following
the service, according to the Covenant website, there will be a "guided
conversation about where we may be called to serve and support the youngest
in our community."
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Maddy Baer sent in an announcement that the Public Library seeks teen summer
volunteers aged 13-17. Applications are accepted through this Saturday,
April 30. Info is
here.
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Michael Sexton sent in an announcement that online registration ends
Tuesday, April 26 at midnight for the AVON Walk the Course Against Domestic
Violence scheduled for Tuesday, May 3. To join the CSS Women's Commission
team, click
here, enter team CSS and on next screen the password WOC.
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