August 2014 Announcements | Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum

Announcements August 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS from Aug. 5, 2014:
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Ty Turner announced that he had materials for Camp Leadup, a free camp for young men ages 12.5-16, from Aug. 11-15. Enrollment is open, and sponsorships are available. Sign-up form is here; website is here.

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Rodney Moore announced that he would hold a State of District 99 address about his N.C. House district, on a day yet to be set after the Nov. 4 election and before Thanksgiving.

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Joel Ford announced that he and Rep. Rodney Moore will host a community conversation about energy, opportunity and workforce readiness, �to talk about the whole natural gas industry and the impact it�s going to have on our community,� sometime in September at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Levester Flowers announced a fundraiser for the District One County Commissioners campaign of Leonard Richardson, to be held Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of George Battle III. For more info call Flowers at 704-968-3391 or e-mail him.

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Gyasi Foluke invited those with ideas on education reform to talk to him.

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Phyllis Perry announced that the Mecklenburg Democratic Party would elect a chair on Saturday, Aug. 9. Registration begins at 11 a.m., the meeting at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1401 Allen St.

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Malachi Greene announced that he was no longer a candidate for chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party.

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Carlenia Ivory and Sarah Stevenson announced that Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is collecting donations of school supplies to be given to children attending a back-to-school event at the church, 3001 Beatties Ford Rd. Bring item to the Aug. 12 Forum.

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Sarah Stevenson announced that she had raffle tickets for $1 for a chance to win a 50-inch Toshiba HDTV, a fund-raiser in connection with the back-to-school event at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

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Sarah Stevenson announced that H. Allen Smith II, CMS West Learning Community Superintendent, is leaving CMS.

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Queen Thompson sent in an announcement that historian Jane Starnes will give an address titled �Kirkpatricks, Black & White, or How Church History as Community History, and An OMGS Query, Revealed the Enslaved and Slaveholding Ancestors of Two Class of '65 Myers Park High School Classmates and Enabled An Extraordinary Reunion.� The event will be Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. in Ray Hall Community Center at Aldersgate Retirement Community, 3800 Shamrock Drive.

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Joel Ford sent in two documents dated July 31 from the General Assembly Fiscal Research Division: One details how a legislative conference committee�s proposal for state employee compensation varies from earlier House and Senate versions; and on the teacher pay scale, how the conference committee�s proposal varies from the existing teacher step raise plan.

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Delores Hurt sent in an announcement of a Aug. 26 suffrage play and speech by author and columnist Kay McSpadden to commemorate passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Event is open to the public invited with suggested donation of $10. Details here.

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Veronica Atkins sent in an announcement of the free 2nd Annual Back to School Jamboree at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. Details here.

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Sharon Holm sent in an announcement of �J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. Remembered: An Evening with Vivian Davidson Hewitt� at the Gantt Center on July 31. Details here.

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Sadie Jordan sent in an announcement of four performances Aug. 8-10 of �The Messiah! An Original Caribbean Musical� by Father Richard Ho Lung of the Brothers of Missionaries of the Poor. Details here.

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Betty Howell Gray sent in an announcement of a free Voter Education Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at the League of Women Voters, 1817 Central Ave. Details here.

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Renee Jarrett sent in announcements of upcoming events for Yolanda Trotman�s District Court Judge campaign: a Rooftop Soir�e from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Epicenter�s Rooftop 210, 210 E. Trade St.; and a Jazz Brunch on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 2-4 p.m. at Sydney�s Martini & Wine Bar, 401 N. Tryon St. Campaign website is here.

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Sharon Holm sent in an announcement of a book signing with Rep. James E. Clyburn on the occasion of the publication of his memoir, �Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black,� on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gantt Center. Details here. RSVP here.

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Colette Forrest sent in an announcement of a fundraiser sponsored by James Ferguson II and Arthur Griffin for the Clerk of Superior Court campaign of Elisa Chinn Gary on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Rd. �Remember, WE are trying to make HERstory here!�

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Sam Evans sent in an announcement about the HashtagLunchBag on Sept. 3-4 during the Charlotte Greek Picnic. Details here. Register to volunteer here.

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Valaida Fullwood sent in an invitation to the Forum for Civic Leadership event marking Black Philanthropy Month titled �What�s Community Got To Do With It?� with speaker Dr. Emmett Carson, CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. at Bank of America Auditorium in 1 Bank of America Center at Trade & Tryon Streets. Tickets here. Info here.

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Dena Diorio sent in her Aug. 4 County Board Bulletin.

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LaWana Mayfield sent in her August newsletter, which includes pictures from the opening at Charlotte Premium Outlets, a note about Goodwill�s new facility and details about the Aug. 5 National Night Out activities in nine neighborhoods.

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Joel Ford sent in a copy of the March 31 state report on MBE and WBE participation in state transportation projects. For FY2013, MBE goal was 6.7%; actual was 2.76%; WBE goal was 7.1%; actual was 6.17%.

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Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement of the 5th Annual Back to School Concert at South End Presbyterian Church, 335 Freeland Lane, this Saturday, Aug. 9 with sale of $6 hotdog, chips and drink plates from noon-3 p.m. and free concert at 4 p.m. featuring the K.B. Waymer Mass Choir from St. James Baptist Church, West Columbia, S.C. Details here.

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Rodney Moore sent in a copy of his Aug. 5 Raleigh Report.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from Aug. 12, 2014:

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Tommie Robinson announced that the Latibah Collard Green Museum hosts an ArtHouse Gallery Crawl each 2nd and 4th Friday at the museum at 7 p.m. at 720 Tuckaseegee Rd.

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Margie Storch announced that on Sunday, Aug. 24 she and N.C. Sen. Jeff Jackson and campaign volunteers would distribute campaign door hangars after gathering at Starmount School, 1600 Brookdale Ave., at 1 p.m. Details here.

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Nancy Stroud announced that First Legacy Community Credit Union will hold a back-to-school celebration for young people and adults on Saturday, Sept. Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 431 Beatties Ford Rd.

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Sarah Stevenson announced that Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is still collecting donations of school supplies to be given to children attending a back-to-school event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the church, 3001 Beatties Ford Rd.

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Earnest Winston announced that the CMS Board of Education would discuss and possibly vote to endorse the November sales tax referendum at its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Government Center.

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Ty Turner introduced the Camp Lead-up Leadership Development Institute campers who attended today�s Forum. The students hailed from Reid Park Middle, J.M. Alexander Middle, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, Albemarle Road Middle, Mallard Creek High, North Meck High and Charlotte Country Day.

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Alicia Brooks announced that her District Court Judge campaign would hold a �Divine 9 Bring 9� reception on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at La�Wan�s Soul Food Restaurant, 7520 S. Tryon St.

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The League of Women Voters sent in an invitation to a celebration of the passage of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 18, 1920, the celebration to be held Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6:15 p.m. at the Midwood International & Cultural Center Auditorium, 1817 Central Ave. RSVP by Aug. 20 by e-mail here or 704-556-4600. Maps and parking directions here. Flier here.

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Robert Dawkins sent in an update on statewide efforts to broaden city powers to set up citizen review boars.

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Jane Whitley sent in an announcement that the Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County will hold its annual Doris Cromartie Fundraising Reception & Gala on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza. Advance Tickets $35; sponsorships $100-$1,000.

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Dena Diorio sent in a copy of her Aug. 11 Board Bulletin.

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Sam Evans sent in an announcement about the HashtagLunchBag on Sept. 3-4 during the Charlotte Greek Picnic. Details here. Register to volunteer here.

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Robbie Akhere sent in an invitation to a Charlotte Mecklenburg Women�s Equality Day for Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Square, Trade & Tryon Streets. RSVP to Jean Busby by e-mail. Details here.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from Aug. 19, 2014:

Tommie Robinson announced that Forum regular Ken Koontz had a death in the family in Texas. �He�ll be gone for two weeks, and we�ll have two weeks of peace,� Robinson joked.

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Blanche Penn announced that her group was encouraging fathers to take their children to the first day of school as part of the Million Father March. More info here.

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Blanche Penn announced that on Sept. 25 the Silver Fox Cheerleaders will be in Raleigh for a competition.

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Dianna Davis announced that Carolina Kid News TV Show is seeking new youth reporters for area schools, churches and organizations. Details: 704-777-9928 or by e-mail.

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Sheila Peltzer announced that she had a copy to lend of a DVD called �Divorce Corp.,� a documentary on the $50 billion divorce and child custody industry.

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Ty Turner thanked Forum participants for the welcome extended last week to youth attending the Forum from Camp Lead-up.

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Ty Turner said he had discounted tickets to the Strand of Pearls Luncheon at noon on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Foundation for the Carolinas, 220 N. Tryon St. Info here.

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Jeremiah Chapman announced a back-to-school event for Saturday, Aug. 23 from 3-7 p.m. at 4500 Eaves Lane, off Eastway Drive. Details here.

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Ty Turner announced that West Fest would be held this Saturday, Aug. 23, from noon-6 p.m. at West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Dr.

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Rashad Phillips announced that New Growth Hair Magazine was sponsoring a back-to-school supplies drive for children at Thomasboro Academy. Deliver to the school at 538 Bradford Dr., or see Phillips for more information.

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Malcolm Graham announced that �Let There Be Light: Exploring How Charlotte�s Historic West End Is Shaping a New South,� an anthology about 13 writers� experiences on the West Trade Street/Beatties Ford Road corridor, will be published Sept. 12. [A JCSU website page was referenced in the e-mailed version of these announcements. The page, which was posted Aug. 19, was removed Aug. 20 and may have reported to readers of the e-mail a broken link. The original content of that web page is here.]

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Jackie Edwards Walton announced for LaWana Mayfield that there would be a Women�s Equality Day celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Midwood International & Cultural Center Auditorium, 1817 Central Ave. RSVP here or 704-556-4600. Maps and parking directions here. Flier here.

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Mary Johnson announced that the Mecklenburg County Women�s Advisory Board would mark Women�s Equality Day on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St.

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Jackie Edwards Walton announced for LaWana Mayfield that the MLK Planning Committee is seeking volunteers for the Parade, Wreath Laying & Memorial, and CMS Arts & Writing Program subcommittees. Contact Terry Bradley by e-mail or 704-336-5271.

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Jackie Edwards Walton anounced for LaWana Mayfield that a Smart Start fundraiser Toys for Tots will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Nan & Byron�s Restaurant, 1714 South Blvd.

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Levester Flowers announced that the Mecklenburg Democratic Party needs assistance on Wednesday, Aug. 20 moving materials out of storage in Huntersville to its new office at 5800 Executive Center Drive (Social Security office is in same building) in east Charlotte. To volunteer your labor with the move, call Flowers at 704-968-3391.

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Sarah Stevenson thanked those who have supported a back-to-school event at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3001 Beatties Ford Road on this Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m-3 p.m. She invived all to attend Sunday services at 11 a.m. for Friends and Family Day.

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Gerald Baucom announced that Campus Connections is looking for twenty 10th, 11th and 12-graders to mentor. Details here.

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Robert Dawkins sent in a copy of a model ordinance designed �to restore Fourth Amendment protections and ensure the focus of local law enforcement agencies on their core public safety mission by limiting their surveillance, intelligence collection, and immigration enforcement activities, and ensuring transparency into potential profiling by race, religion, or national origin� and sought volunteers to speak in favor of it at the Aug. 25 City Council meeting. Info: Dawkins by e-mail.

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Robert Dawkins sent in a news report about an ACLU study of how racial profiling is �pervasive and stubborn� in law enforcement stops and consent searches in Chicago and Illinois.

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Nancy Carter sent in links to the city�s Immigrant Integration Task Force survey that is tasked to �recommend policies that facilitate access to city services for all residents of Charlotte, while addressing gaps in civic engagement.� The task force�s survey links are here in several languages. The survey appears to be designed to be taken only by immigrants themselves.

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Iris Chandler sent in a fund-raising appeal for Comprehensive Genealogical Services, founded in 1998 by Dr. Vernon Herron.

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Sharon Holm sent in a invitation to attend a free book signing on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Gantt Center for U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn, who will be signing copies of his book �Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black.� Books will be available for purchase in the Gantt Center Museum Store, with a portion of the books sales benefiting the Charlotte chapter of South Carolina State University Alumni.

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Christy McNeil sent in the price list ($300-$1,900) for candidates buying advertising in the Charlotte Post�s Voter�s Resource Guide. Details here.

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Dena Diorio sent in a copy of her Aug. 18 Board Bulletin.

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Joel Ford sent in material from the NCAE listing the salary schedules for 2014-15 for N.C. teachers with bachelor�s degrees and with master�s degrees.

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Betty Howell Gray sent in an announcement of a free Voter Education Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at the League of Women Voters, 1817 Central Ave. Details here.

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Gloria Rembert sent in a save-the-date for the Black Political Caucus Annual Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m-2 p.m. at Renaissance Tyvola Terrace Room, 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive. Letter here, and advertising order form here.

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Ericka Ellis-Stewart sent in an announcement that Charlotte�s Crop Walk fundraising goal is $360,000, up from the nearly $324,000 raised in 2013. Starting and ending venue on Oct. 19 will be Independence Park at Hawthorne Lane & East 7th St., the route approximately 3.8 miles. Next rally is Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at St. John�s Baptist Church, 300 Hawthorne Lane. Online registration for the walk is here. Smallish file of poster is here. Brochure is here.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from Aug. 26, 2014:

Levester Flowers announced that he would conduct free tours of the new Mecklenburg County Democratic Party office at 5500 Executive Center Dr. Suite 210. To schedule: Flowers at 704-968-3391.

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Tommie Robinson announced that his artwork could fill an empty wall in your home or office. Meet Robinson at his studio at 720 Tuckaseegee Rd.

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Blanche Penn announced that on Sept. 25 the Silver Fox Cheerleaders will be in Raleigh for a competition.

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Whitney Jackson announced a ribbon-cutting for the Reid Park Academy Family Resource Center on Friday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Amay James Annex, 2415 Lester St. Details here.

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Joel Ford announced that community conversation about energy, opportunity and workforce readiness announced earlier would be held Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Sarah Stevenson thanked Forum participants who supported a back-to-school rally at Prince of Peace Lutheran.

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Lisa Barnes distributed a two-page �Summary of Changes in CMS Code of Student Conduct� as part of a presentation on discipline policy.

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Greg Phipps left an announcement of the 2014 Hidden Valley Festival to be held at Hidden Valley Elementary, 5100 Snow White Lane, from 10 a.m.-4 pm. on Saturday, Sept. 6. Details here. Linda Butler added by e-mail: �All are needed for Parade. Vendors. Entertainment. Volunteers. And Donations. Parade at 10 a.n., festival at 11 a.m. More information contact Linda Butler at 704-965-5658.�

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Steve Johnston failed to announce that at Monday evening�s Park & Rec public meeting at the West Charlotte Recreation Center, staff reviewed plans for renovation of the Rec Center with neighborhood residents. Tentative plans remain roughly the same: Close for construction spring �15; finish by end of 2015; no impact on voting in November �14; move the precinct voting in November �15. Details, drawing and contact info for officials making the presentation are here.

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Colette Forrest sent in an announcement of a fund-raiser for N.C. Sen. Josh Stein at the home of David Cohen and Catherine Slaven, 2027 Princeton Ave., on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m. Details here.

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Cozzie Watkins sent in an announcement of a meeting for precinct chairs on judge campaigns. Details here.

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Colette Forrest sent in an announcement that James Ferguson will moderate the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Political Caucus Judicial Forum on Monday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Norris Ave.

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Bill Anderson sent in an announcement that former N.C. Gov. Jim Hunt will keynote the MeckEd Community Breakfast at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Westin Hotel, 601 S. College St. Tickets for $55 are here.

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Dena Diorio sent in a copy of her Aug. 25 Board Bulletin.

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Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement that South End Presbyterian Church will sponsor an inauguration parade and celebration, flea market and health fair on Saturday, Sept. 27. Details here.

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Harvey Boyd sent in an announcement that he has launched a $180,000 campaign on IndieGoGo to create a house museum in Crestdale (old Tanktown in Matthews) More info: Harvey Boyd by e-mail.

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Darrell Gregory, who addressed the Forum on Aug. 19, sent in a follow-up inviting community leaders and qualified organizations to attend a training on application procedures for future funding by the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. Time is tentatively 8:30 a.m.; tentative dates are Wednesday, Oct. 1; Friday, Oct. 3; Monday, Oct. 6; Tuesday, Oct. 7; Thursday, Oct. 9; and Thursday, Oct. 16. To express interest in funding and to state a preference for a meeting date, e-mail Gregory.

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Sam Evans sent in an announcement about the HashtagLunchBag on Sept. 3-4 during the Charlotte Greek Picnic. Details here. Register to volunteer here.

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