Sara Baysinger sent in an announcement that the county’s Greenway Advisory Council is seeking a community member to represent the interests and perspectives of West Side residents. If interested, e-mail Katie Lloyd.

UNCC Urban Institute published a 2024 Charlotte State of Housing report.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 13: Student-led town hall hosted by Council District 3 member Tiawana Brown, 6-9 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St.

Feb. 14 “Racial Healing in the Workplace,” a four-part monthly virtual series, noon. See details.

Feb. 19 League of Women Voters Civics 101 programs begin, through April 2, Government Center and online. Details here.

Feb. 22: Black Education Trivia Night, 4-8 p.m., Archive, 2023 Beatties Ford Rd.

June 2-7: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Biloxi & New Orleans, $770.

July 21-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Charleston, $450.

Aug. 25-28: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Myrtle Beach, $630.

Sept. 12: Urban League Awards Gala, 6-10 p.m., Black Tie, The Westin.

Sept. 16-18: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip., $469.

Oct. 10-13: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Washington, D.C., $599.

Dec. 8-12: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Lancaster Show Trip & the Dutch Country, $775.

Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.

Alma Adams 1-14 1-15 1-30 1-30 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6

Aretha Blake 2-6

Nasif Majeed 1-17

Joyce Waddell 1-14 1-21 2-1 2-3

Governments, Nonprofits, etc.

Carolina Youth Coalition 1-29

Center for Community Transitions 1-17

CharMeck Chronicle 2-1

Council for Children’s Rights 1-15  1-20

Goodwill Industries 1-13 1-14 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6

Knight Foundation 1-14 1-23

League of Women Voters 2-5 2-6

Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 1-13 1-27

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 1-9 1-17 1-24 1-30 2-3

NC Community Action Association 1-9 1-13 2-6

New Rural Project 1-21 2-7

Nourish Up 1-30

Obama Foundation 1-15 1-17 1-24

Pride Magazine 1-31

Read Charlotte 1-16

UNCC Urban Institute 2-6

Organizations’ Event Calendars

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Charlotte Alumnae Chapter

Gantt Center

League of Women Voters

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