Natheley McElrath led the game-playing at today’s edition of the Forum Christmas party at the Belmont Center. Food and decorations were provided by Eloquent Creations Catering & Design Services, courtesy of James “Smuggie” Mitchell. A video from the party is here.
The Forum’s next meeting is Jan. 9, 2024.
Rep. Alma Adams memorialized 2nd Lt. Fred Brewer, fallen World War II Tuskegee Airman, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on the day of the reburial of his remains at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 15: A Sign of the Times at Booth Playhouse, “Soulful Celebration featuring Toni Tupponce”, 8 p.m., tickets from $28.50 here.
Dec. 17: Info session for teachers interested in applying for two-week teacher training experiences at National Air and Space Museum. Zoom session 8:30 p.m.; link here.
Dec. 17: Holiday fundraiser for Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte, toy drive and homeless outreach event, 1-4 p.m., 15205 John J. Delaney Dr. Ste A.
2024
Feb. 8: Pride Magazine’s Pride Awards luncheon, from 11 a.m., Westin, 601 S. College St. Individual online tickets $324.21.
Feb. 17: For The Struggle annual benefit gala and awards ceremony, 6 p.m., Orchid Banquet Hall, 521 Little Rock Rd. Tickets $100 here.
March 5: Primary Election Day.
March 7: C.W. Williams Heath Center’s 6th Women’s Health & Doctor Recognition Luncheon, noon-1:30 p.m., Hilton Uptown Charlotte. Tickets $50 here.
March 24: Possible date of 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jewish Community Center.
April 29-May 4: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Tonia Cherry to Biloxi and New Orleans, $770.
June 24-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Tonia Cherry to Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla., $480.
July 29-Aug. 3: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Memphis, $765.
Sept. 2-6: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort, S.C., $765.
Oct. 14-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Venitra White-Dean to Charleston, $480.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Alma Adams 12-8
Aretha Blake 12-6
Sherrell Dorsey 12-10
Governments, Nonprofits, Etc.
Council for Children’s Rights 12-8
Goodwill Industries 12-12
League of Women Voters 12-11
MeckEd 12-11
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 12-6 12-7
NC Community Action Association 12-7 12-10
Read Charlotte 12-6
UNCC Urban Core 12-7
C.W. WIlliams Community Health Center 12-11