The Urban League sent in an announcement of orientation programs Feb. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for free training programs in electrical training, universal banking and customer service, and HVAC/Renew (Renewable Energy & Efficiency Workforce). Details here.

Upcoming Events

Jan. 19: Alma Adams’ “State of the District” and ceremonial swearing-in, 7 p.m., Chambers High, 7600 IBM Dr. Signup here.

Jan. 19: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Awards, 6 p.m., free, virtual. RSVP here.

Jan. 21: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register here.

Jan. 21: Intergovernmental Prioritization Summit, eastside elected officials on commissioners, councill and school board meeting jointly “to provide an opportunity for residents to establish and rank priorities for the Eastside,” 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Aldersgate Fellowship Hall, 3800 Shamrock Dr. Reservations here.

Jan. 21: Northwest Corridor Council of Elders community forum on economic development, 9-11:30 a.m., Grimes Lounge, JC Smith University. RSVP here giving number attending with breakfast and number attending without breakfast, which will be served at 8:30.

Jan. 26: League of Women Voters on CMS revised comprehensive plan, 6:30-8 p.m., in-person and virtual. Details here.

Feb. 1-March 8: League of Women Voters Civics 101 program. Info here.

Feb. 20: Mecklenburg Democratic Party Awards event, 9-11 a.m., SMS Catering, 1764 Norland Rd. Details to come.

Feb. 25: Pride Magazine Awards and “Day Ball” gala, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Westin. Tickets $324.21. Info and tickets here. Press release here.

March 25: Health & Community Affair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor registration due March 1 here.

April 10-14: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Myrtle Beach Show Trip, $675.

May 19: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards. Details to come.

Sept. 19-21: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $395.

Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati.

Candidates & Elected Officials

Nasif Majeed 1-13

Joyce Waddell 1-11 1-16

Governments & Nonprofits

Caregiver TLC Program 1-13

Carolina Youth Coalition 1-17

Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services 1-13

Dirt Road PAC 1-11 1-12 1-17

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 1-13

New Rural Project 1-12

Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance 1-11

UNCC Urban Institute 1-12

Urban League 1-12 1-14