Aug. 18-19: MeckMIN Interfaith Youth Summit for middle and high schoolers to “learn about each other’s traditions and serve our local community.” Register here.

Aug. 19: MOM-O Family Reunion & Violence Prevention Youth Summit, 11 a.m. Lawrence Orr Elementary, 4835 Shamrock Dr. More info and request for donations here.

Aug. 24-26: Sol Summit 2023: “Don’t Keep That Same Energy,” UNCC Center City Dubois Center, 320 E. 9th St. Info and $25-$75 tickets here.

Aug. 26: Military Service Academy Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Catholic High Auditorium, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd.

Aug. 30-Sept. 3: Second Ward High School 2023 Reunion & Centennial Celebration. Schedule of events here.

Sept. 8: Low Country Gala Sneaker Ball, 7 p.m., Oasis Shriner’s, 604 Doug Mayes Pl., supporting students attending HBCUs. Tickets $75-$90 here. More info here.

Sept. 15-16: “Leading Change and Embracing Innovation: Focusing on Accountability, Evidence of New Mindsets, Positive Results and Improved Student Achievement,” Park Expo, 800 Briar Creek Rd.

Sept. 19-21: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $395.

Sept. 23: American Business Women’s Association Social Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Eastway Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Dr. Ticket info on flier.

Sept. 30: “Delta Days in the City,” social action conference “focused on issues facing the Mecklenburg County community,” 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.

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

Dimple Ajmera 8-15

Natasha Marcus 8-11

Joyce Waddell 8-15