Upcoming Deadlines
Aug. 15: Filing date for 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.
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 27: Virtual meet & greet for N.C. Labor Commissioner candidate Braxton Winston, 6 p.m., via Zoom.
July 27: League of Women Voters listening session with CMS, in person or virtually, 6:30-8 p.m., Government Center Room 267.
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.
Aug. 24-26: Sol Summit 2023: “Don’t Keep That Same Energy,” UNCC Center City Dubois Center, 320 E. 9th St. Info and $25-$75 tickets here.
Aug. 30-Sept. 3: Second Ward High School 2023 Reunion & Centennial Celebration. Schedule of events 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. 15-16: “Leading Change and Embracing Innovation: Focusing on Accountability, Evidence of New Mindsets, Positive Results and Improved Student Achievement,” Park Expo, 800 Briar Creek Rd.
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
Dimple Ajmera 7-20
Sherrell Dorsey 7-24
Joyce Waddell 7-25
Nonprofits and Governments
Council for Children’s Rights 7-20
Delta Sigma Theta 7-25
Goodwill Industries 7-25
League of Women Voters 7-23
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 7-19 7-21
New Rural Project 7-24