No announcements were taken orally at the Forum today.

Eric Erickson’s announcement of his candidacy for City Council District 2 was omitted from the April 11 announcements. Video here.

Jerrianne Jackson left an announcement of the city’s free Small Business Month Networking kick-off event on Tuesday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Heist, 2909 N. Davidson St. #200. Details here. Website here. Info: Jackson by e-mail.

Christine Edwards sent in an announcement of the 8th Annual Mecklenburg DSS Summer Experience Fair on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Weeping Willow A.M.E. Zion Church, 2220 Milton Rd., which will feature day camp activities for children and teens this summer. Flier here.

Maria Macon sent in an announcement of a free expungement clinic on Wednesday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Urban League, 740 W. 5th St. Flier here.

Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement that Nicole Bryant is doing a documentary on Charlotte’s old Brooklyn neighborhood. “If you have stories, input, data … etc. that you want to contribute, please give her a call (407-927-1953).” Earlier article here.

Stephanie Counts sent in the April 13 WIE Wednesday newsletter.

Jason Terrell sent in the April 13 Profound Gentlemen newsletter.

LuAnn Ritsema sent in an info sheet on how to ask legislators to remove 16- and 17-year-olds from the adult criminal justice system.

Tina Marshall sent in an announcement of a conference for formerly incarcerated people on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Freedom Park. Flier here. Website here.

LuAnn Ritsema sent in a copy of the Council for Children’s Rights’ April 2017 Child Maltreatment in Mecklenburg County Report.

Rashaan Peek sent in a list of teachers to be honored at MeckEd’s Teachers of Excellence event on Thursday, April 27 at the Hilton Charlotte Center City. List here. Website page here. Tickets here.