Natheley McElrath announced that the Dec. 10 Forum would be given over to a Christmas party. Bring an unwrapped gift for use in the annual “Take a Gift” game. Breakfast available for all; $5 donation requested.

Laura McClettie announced that Census jobs were now being filled. More info here.

Yolanda Holmes announced a 10-day, no-fee summer program in journalism at Princeton University for high-achieving students from low-income families. Details here.

Carlenia Ivory announced that people could volunteer for participation in the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee at a meeting Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Renaissance West School, 3241 New Renaissance Way.

Upcoming events
Dec. 7: First in Families holiday gift distribution day.
Dec. 7: Jonathan Peebles meet & greet for House District 102.
Dec. 7: Know Your Rights Symposium.
Dec. 8: Thomas Moore at Covenant United Methodist church Christmas program, 6 p.m., 6824 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Dec. 9: Aretha Blake fundraiser.
Dec. 11: Alma Adams’ Carolina Coffee, noon-2 p.m.
Dec. 13: Mecklenburg Senior Democrats party, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Gantt Center’s Gray Holiday Party, 8 p.m.. Flier here.
Dec. 16: Harrah’s Cherokee Day Trip.
Dec. 19: Panel on “Health Around the Holidays: The Gift of Mental Health,” 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 30: Aviation Camps of the Carolionas, grades 4-12.
Jan. 16: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance awards gala, 6 p.m. 3646 Central Ave.
Jan. 19-20: Harrah’s Cherokee Overnight Trip.
Feb.20: Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance’s 26th Annual Dinner and Gala. Tickets.
April 23-24: Southern Regional Grant Professionals Association Conference: Connecting Our Communities, Greenville, SC. Register here.
July 13-18: Winners Plus Agency party trip to Tunica casinos.

News & Handouts
Alma Adams 11-28
Aretha Blake 11-28
Joyce Waddell 11-28
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Action NC 12-3
Center for Community Transitions 12-3
CharMeck Chronicle
Council for Children’s Rights 12-3
MeckEd   12-2     12-3
Profound Gentlemen    12-2    12-3