Wilhelmenia Rembert announced the 22nd annual American Rocketry Challenge, an aerospace industry effort to encourage students to study STEM. Details here.
Upcoming Deadlines
Aug. 15: Filing date for on how organizations that “provide substance use and mental health treatment services, early intervention, recovery housing, as well as employment and recovery services” can apply for grants from a $6 million opioid settlement to expand services. Details here.
Upcoming Events
June 14-Aug. 9: Summer webinar series aimed at students on “food and nutrition security, federal nutrition assistance programs, COVID-19 policy implications, and nutrition equity,” 4-5 p.m. More info here. Register here.
Aug. 9: Free eye exams and glasses for K-12 students at C.W. Williams Community Health Center, 5800 Old Pineville Rd. Appointments required by calling 866-299-4968 ext. 1483.
Aug. 10: Community-Centric Fundraisiing, 5:30-8 p.m., free. Info and tickets here. Other events in August series here. Flier here.
Aug. 10: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County fundraising gala, 5:30 p.m., Heist Brewery, 1030 Woodward Ave.Tickets $75-$1,000 here.
Aug. 12: Auditions for youth 9-16 for parts in “The Star that Hangs Closest to the Earth,” 2-5 p.m. Plaza Road School, 1000 Anderson St.
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. 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. 24: American Business Women’s Association luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Eastway Recreation Center. Details and 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 8-8
Joyce Waddell 8-8
Governments & Nonprofits
Goodwill Industries 8-3 8-4 8-7 8-8
League of Women Voters 8-2
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 8-2
NC Community Action Association 8-5 8-7
New Rural Project 8-4
Obama Foundation 8-4
Pride Magazine 8-4
Sol Nation 8-8