Keba Samuel sent in an explanation of plans for the next phase of the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Planning process. Workshop dates between April 18 and Dec. 16 are here. Locations and virtual/in-person status listed here. Planning Workbook PDF here.
Upcoming Deadlines
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 8: Community Resources Day at Lincoln Heights Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1819 Catherine Simmons Ave.
April 8: “Spirit of Ramadan in Charlotte” open house, 6:45 p.m. Muslim Education Center, 4301 Shamrock Dr. Registration here.
April 10-14: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Myrtle Beach Show Trip, $675.
April 18: Fire Chief Reginald Johnson talks with Mic Alexander about “using emotional intelligence in a crisis,” 11 a.m., free on Zoom.
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 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 live experienced, 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 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 19: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards. Details to come.
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
Natasha Marcus 3-31
Joyce Waddell 4-4
Nonprofits and Governments
CharMeck Chronicle 4-1
Charlotte Community Benefits Coalition 3-30
City Startup Labs 4-4
Council for Children’s Rights 3-31
Genesis Project 1 4-3
Goodwill Industries 4-3
Knight Foundation 3-29
League of Women Voters 4-3
NC Administrative Officer of the Courts 3-29 4-3
New Rural Project 3-31