Sarah Stevenson’s sister Elloree Erwin writes, “Please share with the group my sincere thanks to Laura McClettie, Jackie Walton, Natheley McElrath and Winston Robinson for their help in helping me photograph and pack all of Sarah’s awards, certificates, and trophies. We moved them from her house a few days ago and they are being archived at Johnson C. Smith University.”
Upcoming Deadlines
April 21: U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson’s district art competition, part of the spring nationwide competition for high school students. Art competition website here. Flier here. Rules here. Parent release form here. More info here.
May 20: Applications due for CPCC’s Accelerated Career Training Program that provides free 7- to 16-week training in eight career paths. Flier here.
Upcoming Events
April 19: “Probation: Goals vs. Reality and the potential role of houses of faith and worship,” free, 6-7 p.m. In-person at Temple Beth El, registration required; or virtual via Zoom.
April 20: New Rural Project 2nd Birthday event, 6-7:30 p.m. More information by registering.
April 20: Listening session on a county Strategic Plan under development to guide a Behavioral Health delivery system that “remains fragmented and difficult to navigate.” Individuals with live experienced, service providers and public welcome. Session 6-7:30 p.m., South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Rd. Optional registration here. Background here. Flier here.
April 22: Black Political Caucus Earth Day celebration, 1-3 p.m., free, 923 Seigle Ave. Registration required.
April 25: “What’s Going On? … A Call To Action To Prevent Gun Violence in our Schools,” 6:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in person at 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. and via Zoom at registration here.
April 25-30: VISIONS Civil Rights Trail Tour in Alabama. Info: Deborah J. Walker, 704-724-7469 or e-mail.
April 25: Listening session on a county Strategic Plan under development to guide a Behavioral Health delivery system that “remains fragmented and difficult to navigate.” Individuals with lived experience, service providers and public welcome. Session 6-7:30 p.m., Eastway Regional Rec Center, 3150 Eastway Park Dr. Optional registration here. Background here. Flier here.
April 26: “Letter from Birmingham Jail @ 60”, a virtual dialogue, 6:30-8 p.m. Info, register and get meeting link here.
April 29: Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Bowl, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $40 per person, $200 for lane of five people, Bowlero Matthews, 11210 Briigman Rd., Matthews. TIcket price includes shoes, pizza and unlimited soft drinks. Tickets and info here.
April 30: “Justice from Head to Toe: A discussion on the Crown Act and George Floyd Justice in Policing Act,” free, 3-5 p.m., 2045 Suttle Ave.
April 30: “A Jazzy Derby Affair,” a Delta Sigma Theta fundraiser for sorority scholarships, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hilton Charlotte Uptown, 222 E. 3rd St. Tickets $85 plus $10 parking. Register here.
May 2: MeckMIN Annual Community Leader Awards Breakfast fundraiser, 7:30 a.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Tickets $50 here. Sponsorship opportunities here.
May 6: Autism Resource Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3325 S. Tryon St. Info and registration here.
May 11: Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards fundraiser for Charlotte Museum of History, 6-8:30 p.m., Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. Tickets $75-$10,000 here.
May 13: League of Women Voters Briar Creek stream cleanup, 9-11 a.m., 3111 Randolph Rd. Details and registration here.
May 19: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards. Details to come.
May 30: Fundraiser for Gracious Hands Transitional Housing for Homeless Women with Children, 6 p.m. Tickets $25 on website.
June 11: Art Auction for Second Chances, noon-5 p.m., Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Sept. 19-21: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $395.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati.
Candidates & Elected Officials
Joyce Waddell 4-17
Nonprofits and Governments
MeckEd 4-18
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 4-12
NC Community Action Association 4-16 4-17
New Rural Project 4-14
Profound Gentlemen 4-12