Matt Newton announced that Meck Pre-K is enrolling 4-years. Info here.
Keiba Young announced that First in Families has $13,000 in emergency funding to assist families with a child with an intellectual or developmental disability who are juggling past-due rent or mortgage bills. Contact Young by phone 704-536-6661 Ext. 437 or e-mail. School supplies also needed.
Tiffany Johnson sent in an announcement that the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Advisory will accept applications for membership on the board through Aug. 2. Details.
Upcoming events
July 25: Community meeting on replacement Briarwood Elementary school construction plan, 6 p.m., 1001 Wilann Dr.
July 26-28: Carolina Veterans Appreciation Expo, Fayetteville.
July 27: “Ensuring Educational Equity in Schools” forum, Durham.
July 27: Money Magnets Club, 11 a.m. Camp North End, Nest space.
July 27: Campus Connections college fair, 9 a.m., Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
July 27: Conference on public school books, testing and curriculum. Lunch honoring Sarah Stevenson. Registration form here. Tickets $35.
July 27: GW Boutique 1st Birthday Party, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 28: Civics 101: What Happens When I Come Home From Prison?, 3 p.m.
July 29: Microsoft office certification training, free, summer session begins 9 s.m.
Aug. 1: “Chat and Choose” table conversations with candidates for CMS board, mayor and City Council, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Baptist Church, 1401 Allen St.
Aug. 2: Charity golf tournament at Birkdale; proceeds to McCrorey YMCA. Info here or Debbie Smith via e-mail.
Aug. 3: Alma Adams’ Constituent Services Fair.
Aug. 3: Money Magnets Club, 2:30 p.m., West Boulevard library, for children interested in entrepreneurship.
Aug. 4: Civics 101: What Happens When I Come Home From Prison?, 3 p.m.
Aug. 6: National Night Out at McCrorey Heights, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 10: Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., C.W. Williams Community Health Center. Vender application.
Aug. 11: Civics 101: What Happens When I Come Home From Prison?, 3 p.m.
Aug. 12: NCDOT Construction Trades Academy begins, 9 a.m.
Aug. 15: Paint the Town Blue Gala, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Temple Israel, 4901 Providence Rd.
Aug. 18: Charlotte Day at Freedom Park. More info here and here.
Aug. 19: Women’s Equality Day celebration, 5:30-8 p.m., Science Building at Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Rd.
Aug. 24: Alma Adams’ Mad Hatter Luncheon.
Aug. 31: Sickle Cell Run/Walk, 8 a.m., videos one two.
Sept. 19: EmpowHERment Summit, 9 a.m.-3 0p.m. Butler High School.
Sept. 28: 12th District Military Service Academy Day.
News & Handouts
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Carol Sawyer
Joyce Waddell
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Knight Foundation one two
Urban League