Announcements from May 28 and June 4 are included.
Laura McClettie announced that the U.S. Census is hiring for paid positions that run through September 2020. Info here.
Dianna Davis announced that Global Vocational Training Center holds open houses Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. at 4921 Albemarle Rd. Suite 203.
James Mitchell announced that the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference called FWD will be at the Charlotte Convention Center June 19-22. Details here. Admission $395. Register here.
Dianna Davis announced that a teen talent showcase will be held Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1817 Central Ave. as an outlet for teens as as a fundraiser for Global Vocational Training Center.
Matt Newton announced that the movie “The 24th” is being filmed in east Charlotte. Casting call for males by e-mail.
Dianna Davis asked for video that could be used on her Access 21 television show.
Karen Gipson announced that the YMCA needs volunteer Y Readers one hour a week for six weeks this summer to serve 1,200 first- through third-graders who are already below grade level. Info here, and here to volunteer.
Upcoming events
June 15: Carolina Energy Arena Football, 4 p.m., Bojanglers’ Coliseum.
June 17: Greater Charlotte Summer Arts Camp, $75 per week. Details.
June 18: Summer Access to Justice Workshops: Beyond the Bill of Rights and Restorative Justice, for school-age children. Register here.
June 19: Public meeting on Eastland Redevelopment, Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 6 p.m., 4000 N. Sharon Amity Rd. Register.
June 20: Summer Access to Justice Workshops: Beyond the Bill of Rights and Restorative Justice, for school-age children. Register here.
June 24: Greater Charlotte Summer Arts Camp, $75 per week. Details.
June 24-Aug. 2: Four Court Camps for youth 14-18 at Mecklenburg Courthouse. Deadline extended to May 31.Details. Flier.
June 25: Summer Access to Justice Workshops: Beyond the Bill of Rights and Restorative Justice, for school-age children. Register here.
June 25: Session on grantwriting and fundraising. Details: Constance Lav Johnson via e-mail.
June 25: Aviation Camps of the Carolinas event. Monroe Airport. Some seats free; details here.
June 27: Ralphine Caldwell on managing $50 million Housing Trust Fund. Register here.
June 27: Town Hall meeting, “Developing a Vision from a Minority Perspective,” with City Council member James Mitchell, free, 5:30 p.m. Government Center Meeting Chamber
June 27: Sip ‘n Play Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Queens Coffee Bar, 1720 Pegram St. Register here.
June 28: Building Bridges: A conversation about Faith, Cultural Diversity and Mental Health, free.
July 1: Greater Charlotte Summer Arts Camp, $75 per week. Details.
July 15-20: Biloxi/New Orleans Casino trip.
July 27: Conference on public school books, testing and curriculum. Registration form here. Tickets $35.
Aug. 10: Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., C.W. Williams Community Health Center. Vender application.
Aug. 15: Paint the Town Blue Gala, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Temple Israel, 4901 Providence Rd.
Aug. 31: Sickle Cell Run/Walk, 8 a.m., videos one two
News & Handouts
Alma Adams one two three
Dimple Ajmera
Nasif Majeed one two three four five six
Joyce Waddell one two three four five six
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Charlotte NEXT
CharMeck Chronicle
Council for Children’s Rights one two
Goodwill Industries
Knight Foundation one two three
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin one two three
Partners for Parks
Read Charlotte one two
Urban League