VOTING continues through June 24 on “Participatory Budgeting Program” proposals for one-time county investments in programs, parks and other facilities identified by volunteers in each county district. The lists of projects alone are a fascinating journey through how perceived needs vary by district. The program calls for spending up to $500,000 per district on the projects gaining the most votes. Step-by-step instructions are here. Flier here. Press release here.
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Barbara Cole sent in a link to the two-hour video from the June 1 “Why We Can’t Wait: HR-40 On The Move” virtual national rally declaring Juneteenth “Reparations and Racial Justice Day.”
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Upcoming Events
June 8: Roof Above’s Liz Clasen-Kelly on “Homeless to Hopeful: Innovative Solutions to Charlotte Housing Crisis, at Democratic Women meeting, from 6:30 p.m. Register here.
June 11: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 9:50 a.m.-noon. Info and registration here.
June 16: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance “Enhance Marketing Efforts for Your Non-Profit Organization,” noon-1 p.m., free. Details and registration here.
June 21: Lemonade Stand Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s Association, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6133 The Plaza. Donate here.
June 22: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50 a.m.-11 a.m. Info and registration here.
June 23-26: MeckMIN Summer Interfaith Youth Camp for those 10th-12th grade. Register here.
June 25: Council of Elders “Know Your Rights Healing: Racialized Trauma Edition,” 11-a.m.-3 p.m., Plaza Road Academy, 1000 Anderson St., lunch provided.
June 25: Friends & Family Day with April Benson’s Sisters Helping In Educational Leadership & Development, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 5631 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd.
July 6: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50-11a.m. Info and registration here.
July 18: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 12:50-3 p.m. Info and registration here.
July 18-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to the Gulf Coast for casino attractions.
Aug. 3: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50-11a.m. Info and registration here.
Aug. 22: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 12:50-3 p.m. Info and registration here.
Sept. 12-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to Cincinnati for Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – and a casino.
Oct. 22: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register at website here.
2023
Jan. 21: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register at website here.
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Candidates & Elected Officials
Nasif Majeed 6-7
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Nonprofits & Government
CharMeck Chronicle 6-1
Dirt Road PAC 6-6
New Rural Project 6-4
UNCC Urban Institute 6-2