Next week: Darrell Allison, President, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina.
Calenia Ivory announced that lack of funding for transportation is keeping CMS school groups from attending a CIAA workshop and luncheon on Feb. 21 for juniors and seniors to learn about CIAA rules and scholarships. She said she would appeal to CMS and Mecklenburg County for transportation funding.
Carlenia Ivory announced a Career Expo in conjunction with the CIAA Tournament to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center Thursday, Feb. 23. Flier here.
Nasif Majeed announced a Charlotte Interfaith Peace and Unity Rally on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St. Details here.
Nasif Majeed announced the annual Moral Summit Weekend Feb. 17-19 at Masjid Ash Shaheed, 400 W. Sugar Creek Rd. and the Islamic Center of Greater Charlotte Bilal Hall, 7025 The Plaza. Info and tickets here.
Kenneth Smith announced an invitation-only hiring event for Charlotte Airport restaurant operator HMS Host, on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Further details on pre-screening procedures by phone or e-mail. Details here.
Brenda Robinson announced that Aviation Camps of the Carolinas will hold camp June 26-27. Former astronaut Yvonne Cagle will participate.
Carlos Gladden announced a launch party for 360Degrees Group on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7-9 at 222 S. Church St. Details here.
Carlenia Ivory announced a CMS student assignment session on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Harding High School, 2001 Alleghany St. for Harding, Olympic, and West Mecklenburg feeder patterns.
Levester Flowers announced that the African-American caucus of the Democratic Party will hold a meeting in Raleigh on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough St.
Jane Whitley sent in an announcement that Mecklenburg Democratic Women meet Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at an unspecified location to hear N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Mike Morgan. Details here.
Jarrod Jones sent in an announcement of a CMS Community Engagement meeting about attendance boundary review within the West Charlotte feeder area. Map here. Meeting is Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at West Charlotte High, 2219 Senior Dr.
Jarrod Jones sent in an announcement of a free screening of the movie “13th” on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at West Charlotte High School auditorium, 2219 Senior Dr. Discussion follows, led by panel including Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary. Flier here.
Aretha Blake sent in an announcement of a free reception and book signing by Drs. Richard Rosen and Joseph Mosnier, authors of the new book, “Julius Chambers: A Life in the Legal Struggle for Civil Rights,” to be held Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Bar, 2850 Zebulon Ave. Details here.
Lucy Bush Carter sent in an announcement of a screening of the movie “13th” on Monday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Friendship Trays, 2401A Distribution St. RSVP on Facebook here.
Larken Egleston sent in an announcement of Plaza Midwood’s annual Winter Fling and Silent Auction, to be held Saturday, March 4 from 6 p.m. at Legion Brewing, 1906 Commonwealth Ave. Tickets for $30 include dinner and the first beer. Details here.
Dena Diorio sent in her Jan. 30 Board Bulletin.
Joyce Waddell sent in her Jan. 30 Waddell Weekly Bulletin.
Dimple Ajmera sent in a report on her first week on City Council.
Victor Mack sent in the January edition of the UNCC Department of Education newsletter.
Yolanda Holmes sent in a save-the date for the April 20 Charlotte Career Discovery Day.