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April 16, 2019

April 16, 2019

This list includes some announcements made April 9.
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Brenda Robinson announced that her Aviation Camps of the Carolinas on April 16 and June 25 are full and all scholarships are paid for.
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Karen Gipson announced that the Y Readers program is looking for 500 reading buddies willing to commit an hour a week for 6 weeks. Gipson said most students are black and brown; 85% of mentors are not. “That is my call for action for you today.” Info here.

Upcoming events
April 20: Free screening of “Charm City” and panel discussion of “How do we reduce gun violence in our city?” 4-6 p.m., 700 Parkwood Ave.
April 22: Girls Who Code spring open house, 6-8 p.m.
April 23-30: Neighborhood Exchange Week.
April 25: Financial literacy workshop, free, 6-8 p.m. 2613 Hutchinson McDonald Rd. RSVP.
April 25: N.C. redistricting discussion, Wingate, free, 6:30 p.m.
April 25: Evening at the Courthouse fundraiser for Justice Initiatives, free but small donations requested, 6 p.m.
April 27: Hidden Valley Love to the Community JamFest, noon, free. Free vendor signup before April 23.
April 27: Info session on Celebrate Charlotte Arts grant program, 6 p.m.
April 30: Building a Positive Future, a program for youth, from “Bridging the Difference: Strengthening Charlotte Through Conversation.” free. Register.
May 2: Property tax relief seminar for seniors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info and register by calling Fred Spight at 980-256-7955.
May 3: Homebuyer workshop, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5104 Reagan Dr Ste 5.
May 4: West End Community meeting, 4 p.m. Register here.
May 4: Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala, 6 p.m., Le Meridien Hotel Charlotte, 555 S. McDowell St.
May 7: N.C. Second Chance Lobby Day.
May 8: Property tax relief seminar for seniors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info and register by calling Fred Spight at 980-256-7955.
May 11: Money Magnets Club, free for accompanied children 5-11. Sign up. Other entrepreneurs can help.
May 11: Violinist Daniel D, 4 p.m., Biddle Hall, JCSU.
May 17: Property tax relief seminar for seniors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info and register by calling Fred Spight at 980-256-7955.
May 18: PBS EdCamp, free 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., an “unconference” for teachers and administrators to share professional development experience, 3242 Commonwealth Ave. Register here.
June 15: United Voices’ Juneteenth Celebration, 10 a.m., Johnson C. Smith University campus.
June 25: Session on grantwriting and fundraising. Details: Constance Lav Johnson via e-mail.
June 24-Aug. 2: Four Court Camps for youth 14-18 at Mecklenburg Courthouse. Details. Flier.
June 25: Aviation Camps of the Carolinas event. Monroe Airport. Some seats free; details here.
July 15-20: Biloxi/New Orleans Casino trip.
Aug. 31: Sickle Cell Run/Walk, 8 a.m., videos one two

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