Karen Gipson announced that YMCA needs mentors for its Level Up Friday and Saturday night programs. Flier here.
Nakisa Glover announced that Mosaic Live’s August’s First Friday will be a tech village. E-mail Glover if interested in presenting at a table during the event.
Khalif Rhodes announced his candidacy for a District Court seat.
Maria Macon announced an expungement and job placement clinic on Saturday, July 14 at 351 Crestmont Dr, Fort Mill, for 88 people who could not attend an earlier clinic.
Jessica Jankowski sent in an appeal for African-Americans to donate blood. Supplies are short for African-Americans managing sickle cell disease. Listen to Robert White’s story.
Aaron Randolph sent in an announcement that Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) is recruiting high school Juniors and Seniors interested in a free afterschool program providing wrap-around college application and transition support. Details. Questions? E-mail Morgan Boykin. Flier here.
Mecklenburg Democratic Women explained their vote to oppose a 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, and encourged people to sign an online petition.
Angelique Gaines sent in an announcement of a series of focus groups designed to help the Arts & Science Council study the “accessibility and relevance of arts, science and history activities and events in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.” Focus groups will be held on these dates at places convenient to those who sign up by taking this survey.
Tiffany Johnson sent in an announcement that the S.A.V.E. summer mentoring program has extended its enrollment deadline until July 20. Details.
Upcoming events
July 16-20: Profound Gentlemen’s Male Leaership Retreat for 9th-10th grade boys of color. Also here and here.
July 17: PACE 5-year anniversary celebration. RSVP.
July 19: Dimple Ajmera’s Town Hall.
July 20: GW LoSo opens. Huh?
July 21: Latin Outreach Event, PACE of the Southern Piedmont.
July 28: Back 2 School Children’s Fair.
Aug. 9: Paint the Town Blue Gala, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 11: Health Awareness Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug. 25: Back to School Tug of War Battle. Sponsor details.
Sept. 8: Sickle Cell Run/Walk.
Sept. 20: League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum.
Sept 25: UNCC Personally Speaking series: David Goldfield.
Sept. 25: League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum.
Oct. 4: League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum.
Nov 1: UNCC Personally Speaking series: Mary Layton Atkinson.
News & Handouts
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