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Ayo Johnson sent in an announcement that those fun and wacky gifts that Forum participants have been invited to bring to the Dec. 16 Forum Holiday Party should be wrapped.
Ally Kessel announced that Quality Comprehensive Health Center, 3607 Beatties Ford Rd., is feeding during the holiday break 100 children who depend on CMS for food, but has another 140 students on a waiting list. E-mail QCHC to request information on donations or food.
Sylvia Grier sent in a copy of Hidden Valley neighborhood residents’ responses to a rezoning proposal up for a vote at City Council on Dec. 15.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 13: Wreath-laying ceremony and community meet and greet to honor the soldiers buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, 2400 Hildebrand St. More info here.
Dec. 13: “Holidays at the Plaza,” 2-6 p.m., Five Points Plaza, 1803 W. Trade St. More info here.
Dec. 16: Forum Holiday Party. Hot breakfast from 8 a.m. Wrap up a fun or wacky gift, a cash donation to support 2026 breakfast coffee, and nonperishable foods for donation to Quality Comprehensive Health Center in its drive to feed children while they are away from school meals during the holiday.
Dec. 19: Delta Sigma Theta’s “Art in Motion: Echoes of Expression Celebrating Movement, Meaning,” 6-10 p.m., VAPA Center, 700 N. Tryon St. Open to public; tickets $47.50 here
2026
Jan. 8: “Sharing Hope,” from National Alliance on Mental Illness Charlotte, 5:30-7 p.m., free, food, 1930 Abbott St. Suite 403. Register here.
Jan. 31: Voices of Disability Film Showcase, 6-10 p.m., CPCC, 1206 Elizabeth Ave. Sponsor info here.
Feb. 5: “Sharing Hope,” from National Alliance on Mental Illness Charlotte, 5:30-7 p.m., free, food, 1930 Abbott St. Suite 403. Register here.
April 26: Queen City Culture Film Festival, from 2 p.m., 9110 Kings Parade Blvd. Details here.
June 22-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Chicago, $785.
Aug. 25-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $469.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Alma Adams 12-5 12-8 12-10 12-11
Caleb Theodros 12-5
Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler 12-4
Joyce Waddell 12-4
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
Charlotte update on Belk Greenway bike connector 12-8
Generation Nation 12-3
Goodwill Industries 12-9
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 12-3
NC Community Action Association 12-5 12-8
Nourish Up 12-9
Read Charlotte 12-11
Renaissance West Community Initiative 12-3 12-9
Rural Education Collaborative 12-4
UNCC Urban Institute 12-11
Urban League 12-11
Podcasts
Audio and/or video resources mentioned by Forum presenters or participants as of possible interest to Forum participants:
Autism in Color, by La Becky Roe and Chavon Robinson, interviews with parents dealing with children on the spectrum. First published April 20, 2021.
Fordcast with Jim Rico by James Giavonni Lockhart, Charlotte-focused monologues about issues people don’t want to talk about. First published March, 29, 2025.
Strong Place with Mental Health America Central Carolinas Executive Director Ayo Johnson, on YouTube. First published July 2024.
Organizations’ Event Calendars
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Charlotte Alumnae Chapter
Women’s Business Center of Charlotte
U.S. Congress office hours
12th District – Alma Adams
Main office: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, 10815 David Taylor Dr, Suite 100
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, North Meck Regional Library
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Cabarrus County Govt. Center
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., North Meck Regional Library
14th District – Tim Moore
8th District – Mark Harris