Mary Johnson invited Beatties Ford Road area residents to attend monthly information meetings of the Historiic West End Neighborhood Association on second Saturdays at Johnson C. Smith University.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 22: Candidate forum involving all candidates on primary ballots in Precincts 11, 16, 25, 54, 55, 89, 210 and 211, sponsored by Beatties Ford Road Area Precincts Cluster, 6 p.m., East Stonewall AME Zion Church, 1729 Griers Grove Rd. Early voting calendar 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: In-person Cancer Support Silent Auction, 5-8 p.m., 3120 Wilkinson Blvd. Suite D-1 and online here through midnight Aug. 28.
Aug. 26: Back to School Bazaar, supply giveaway, food & games, free, 3-6 p.m., 4919 Beatties Ford Rd.
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. 3: Battle of the Bands, fan fest and block party, 12-4 p.m., bands, 5 p.m., Memorial Stadium. Details 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. 16: Lake Norman Empowerment Festival, free, 5 p.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St. Cornelius.
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. 23: Retirement event for Ron Leeper. See Carlenia Ivory for more information.
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
Alma Adams 8-17
Dimple Ajmera 8-22
Renee’ Perkins Johnson 8-17 8-21
Joyce Waddell 8-22
Governments & Nonprofits
Goodwill Industries 8-21
Money Magnets Club 8-17
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 8-16 8-16 8-18 8-18
New Rural Project 8-17
Profound Gentlemen 8-22
Read Charlotte 8-17
Sol Nation 8-21