Next week: Munro Richardson, executive director of Read Charlotte.
Thomas Moore announced that the Tuned-In Community Building Choir continues to rehearse at McCreesh Place, 2120 N. Davidson St. on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Carlos Gladden announced Jazzfest would be held July 4 at the Route 29 Pavilion. Details here.
Louise Woods announced that Central United Methodist Church, 6030 Albemarle Rd., will hold Wednesday dinners during July beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Program includes hearing life stories from two different people each week, one of whom is an immigrant.
Ken Koontz announced that Tommie Robinson has relocated his art studio to the Little Rock Community Development Center (the old Afro-American Cultural Center) at 401 N. McDowell St. He said the Latibah Collard Green Museum had stopped reserving space for events and will be shutting down to move to a yet-to-be determined location. More here.
William Hughes sent in an announcement that the Oaklawn Park Community Improvement Organization would host an air quality workshop on Monday, July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Ivory Baker Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court. Speaker is Dr. Cheryl Walker-McGill, President of the North Carolina Medical Board and advocate for healthy living. More details here. Register here.
Joie Cook sent in an announcement of a planning meeting on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatties Ford Library Room B to start planning for A Hero’s Ball in May 2016 honoring female veterans. Details here.
Dena Diorio sent in a copy of her June 29 Board Bulletin.
Shawn Greeson sent in an announcement that opponents of the VanLaningham Estate rezoning will protest on Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at the Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St. Info: Greeson by e-mail.
Robert Dawkins sent in links to coverage of Bree Newsome’s flagpole climb to remove the Confederate flag from the S.C. Capitol grounds and WFAE’s June 26 show on “The Confederate Flag Debate.”
Faith Triggs sent in a copy of the June/July issue of The Tassel, the newsletter of the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund.
Queen Charlotte sent in an announcement of the new hours for the Charmeck 311 service, which are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; weekends and holidays closed. Promotional video is here.
Millard McCluney sent in an announcement of the 32nd Annual Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund Awards and Recognition Ceremony and Reception on Sunday, July 26 at 4 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2020 W. Sugar Creek Rd. RSVP to McCluney by e-mail. Flier here.
Shawn Greeson sent in an announcement that on June 23 he pledged to donate 100% of his City Council salary to various nonprofits, charities and individuals/families in need should he be elected to serve Charlotte as a City Council At-Large member.
Rita Miles sent in an announcement of a model call for Charlotte Fashion Week, Aug. 25-29, to be held Sunday, July 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Paul Mitchell School, 1516 Elizabeth Ave. Details here.
Sharon Holm sent in an announcement that discounted tickets to December’s Gantt Center Jazzy Holiday Gala are available through July 31 here. Info here.
Charles Thomas sent in a save-the-date for Queen City Forward’s ImpactU Demo Day on Aug. 5.
Joyce Waddell send in a copy of her June Waddell Bulletin.