Tera Long announced that she had collected 12,000 children’s books to stock CMS teachers’ classrooms. The book drive continues. Details.

Juanita Miller announced that she is collecting gently used clothes for reuse in the Congo. Miller at 704-807-3863.

Raphael Basisa announced that he was donating $200 to the Forum for its expenses.

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
Jan. 30: Urban League annual meeting, 6 p.m. Mint Museum uptown, 500 S. Tryon St. Free. Register here.
Jan. 30: Mentor Mingle, 6-8 p.m., Heist Brewery, 2909 N. Davidson St. Free, RSVP here.
Jan. 31: “Making N.C. Count: A Statewide Convening for 2020 Census Preparation, Raleigh. Register here. Info on travel stipends for Charlotte nonprofits, Stacy Carless by e-mail.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2: My Brother’s Keeper event.
Feb. 2: “Knowing Our Roots,” noon, Grier Heights Community Center, 3100 Leroy St.
Feb. 2: Annual Soil & Water tree seedling sale, 9 a.m. to noon — or until sellout, NC Agriculture Extension Center, 1418 Armory Dr. off East 7th St. More info.
Feb. 2: Storytelling with members from the North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers, 2 p.m., JCSU Library, JCSU Library, free. Flier.
Feb. 2: Community conversation about sharing stories for social change, 2-4 p.m., with poet Terrance Hayes.
Feb. 3: West Side Cultural Arts Program performance, 2 p.m., JCSU Library, free. Flier.
Feb. 4: “Millennals shfting the culture”: A conversation with Rep. Alma Adams, 6 p.m., 1817 Central Ave.
Feb. 6: Americans for Equal Shared Parenting education and lobbying session, 6-9 p.m., Raleigh. See Sheila Peltzer to carpool.
Feb. 6: MeckEd professional development “Beyond race: Teaching social justice in 2019.” Fee $30.
Feb. 7: Unveiling of Tommie Robinson’s murals at Second Ward Gym, 10 a.m.
Feb. 9: Historic Thousands on Jones Street march, Raleigh.
Feb. 9: Community conversation about sharing stories for social change, 2-4 p.m., with poet Terrance Hayes.
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: Info sessions on Goodwill IT training sessions, 11 a.m. register; and 6 p.m. register.
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 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 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.
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.

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