Next week at the Forum: CMS Supt. Dr. Crystal L. Hill.
Upcoming Events
June 14-Aug. 9: Summer webinar series aimed at students on “food and nutrition security, federal nutrition assistance programs, COVID-19 policy implications, and nutrition equity,” 4-5 p.m. More info here. Register here.
July 12: “Teaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators and Parents” with Dr. Tehia Glass, 6-7:30 p.m., Holy Comforter Church, 2701 Park Rd. Register here.
July 13: County info session, 2-3:30 p.m., Room 267 Government Center, on how organizations that “provide substance use and mental health treatment services, early intervention, recovery housing, as well as employment and recovery services” can apply for grants from a $6 million opioid settlement to expand services. Details here.
July 15: Indaba on safety on the Beatties Ford Road corridor.
July 15: Second Ward High School Centennial Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 710 MLK Jr. Blvd. Tickets free but registration required here.
July 15: A Vibe Outside, 3-8 p.m.,1600 W. Trade St. Flier here.
July 29: Qleidoscope, a evening of music, food and fundraising for Queen City Omegas of Charlotte Foundation programs, 4-10 p.m., Symphony Park, 440 Sharon Rd. Tickets from $60 here. Info here.
Aug. 4: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala awards event, 6 p.m., Charlotte Marriott City Center. Individual $200 tickets here. Table sponsorships here.
Aug. 5: Free eye exams and glasses for K-12 students from C.W. Williams Communiity Health Center, during Health Fair at Stratford Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd. Appointments required by calling 866-299-4968 ext. 1483. Note here. Fliers in English and Spanish.
Aug. 9: Free eye exams and glasses for K-12 students at C.W. Williams Community Health Center, 5800 Old Pineville Rd. Appointments required by calling 866-299-4968 ext. 1483.
Aug. 10: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County fundraising gala, 5:30 p.m., Heist Brewery, 1030 Woodward Ave.Tickets $75-$1,000 here.
Aug. 18-19: MeckMIN Interfaith Youth Summit for middle and high schoolers to “learn about each other’s traditions and serve our local community.” Register here.
Sept. 8: Low Country Gala Sneaker Ball, 7 p.m., Oasis Shriner’s, 604 Doug Mayes Pl., supporting students attending HBCUs. Tickets $75-$90 here. More info here.
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 and Others
Alma Adams 7-6
Dimple Ajmera 7-6
Joyce Waddell 7-10
Nonprofits and Governments
Black Innovation Alliance 7-11
Genesis Project’s Buzz newsletter 7-7
League of Women Voters 7-6
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 7-5