Mary Belk announced that N.C. legislative Democrats sponsored a clean Medicaid expansion bill.

Carlenia Ivory announced that NBA Legends would speak to CMS students Thursday, Feb. 14, at 8 a.m. at Butler High; Friday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. at West Mecklenburg High; Friday at 10 a.m. at Harding High; and Friday at 11:30 a.m. at West Charlotte. The public is welcome.

Nakisa Glover announced that applications are available for the free seven-week Girls Who Code summer immersion program for 10th-11th graders. Stipend of up to $1,400, plus lunch. Deadlines Feb. 15 and March 15.

Upcoming events
Feb. 10: “Health Care Justice: Improved Medicare for All” teach-in, 3-5 p.m., Belk Chapel, Queens University.
Feb. 13: League of Women Voters lunch with author/activist Cedric Dean, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 13: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County, 6:30 p.m. 801 E. 4th St.
Feb. 13: Info sessions on Goodwill IT training sessions, 11 a.m. register; and 6 p.m. register.
Feb. 16: Author Talk: Patrice Gopo, 10 a.m., Davidson Branch Library.
Feb. 19: Culture, Kwanzaa and Racial Climate In America, 7 p.m., JCSU Library, free. Flier.
Feb. 22: Justice Initiatives summit on raise the age. Register here.
Feb. 23: “In White America: A Documentary Play,” 2:30, 7:30, Sunday at 4, C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church, 1421 Statesville, $10-$15.
Feb. 23: CMS Career & Technical Education Fair, Convention Center, 11 1.m.-3 p.m. Free.
Feb. 23: “Knowing Our Roots,” noon, Grier Heights Community Center, 3100 Leroy St.
Feb. 25: Civics 101 on city government, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Government Center. Fee $50 for 5-week series; register and pay here.
March 3: Jazz and champagne brunch fundraiser, 1-4 pm. Tickets $65 and up here.
March 6: Civics 101 on county courts, 6:15-8:30 p.m., County Courthouse. Fee $50 for 5-week series; register and pay here.
March 6: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
March 12: Civics 101 on Board of Education, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Government Center. Fee $50 for 5-week series; register and pay here.
March 16: College Mindset: Life After graduation. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Northside Academy, 333 Jeremiah Blvd.
March 19: Civics 101 on county government, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Government Center. Fee $50 for 5-week series; register and pay here.
March 21: C.W. Williams Community Health Center 3rd Annual Women’s Health & Doctor Recognition luncheon fundraiser, noon, Hilton Center City, 222 E. 3rd. St.
March 26: Civics 101 on the press, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Charlotte Observer. Fee $50 for 5-week series; register and pay here.
March 29: Wills for seniors and veterans, info session, free, 10 a.m. Beatties Ford Road Library, 2411 Beatties Ford Rd.
April 3: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
April 4-6: Sol Summit.
April 16: Aviation Camps of the Carolinas event. Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Some seats free; details here.
June 25: Aviation Camps of the Carolinas event. Monroe Airport. Some seats free; details here.
July 15-20: Biloxi/New Orleans Casino trip.

News & Handouts
CharMeck Chronicle.
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin.