Ken Koontz announced that “The Office,” the West Trade Street Bojangles’, had set up a table in memory of Malachi Greene. Pictures and Koontz’s report here, at the bottom of the page.
Nakisa Glover announced an event to celebrate the Particle Falls animation installation at the UNCC Center City Building. The event is Thursday, March 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Ward Park at 8th and North Brevard Streets.
Larken Egleston announced that the Young Democrats of Mecklenburg County would elect officers at their March 22 meeting at the Asian Library at 6:30 p.m. at 1339 Baxter St.
Queen Thompson announced a planning meeting for United Voices for Inner-City Children’s Educational Success on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17, both events from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Park Convention and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd. Flier here. Info and to RSVP: 704-333-7966.
Sheila Peltzer announced a Parental-Grandparent Alienation Awareness Rally for Children’s Rights on Wednesday, April 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Raleigh. Details here.
Yolonda Holmes announced a meeting on April 5 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 7237 Tuckaseegee Rd., for pastors and area leaders to discuss support of the CMS West Mecklenburg feeder pattern.
Thomas Moore announced that the Tuned In Community Choir would meet Thursday from 5:45-6:30 p.m. at McCreesh Place, 2120 N. Davidson St.
Munro Richardson sent in a link to a parent-family survey conducted by Read Charlotte “to understand their needs regarding literacy. We want to know how well current educational services meet their needs and what we can do better as a community to help their children learn to read well by third grade. We’ll be using this information to inform our strategic plan that we’re developing this spring.” He said the survey takes about 5 minutes and should be taken by April 22.
Brian McNeill sent in an announcement supporting Brenda Robinson’s Space Camp project.
Keith Kelly sent in an announcement that Rep. Alma Adams would hold a women’s economic empowerment forum with U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the UNCC Center City Building. Flier here. RSVP here.
Stephanie Counts sent in an announcement that Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange will hold a membership campaign kickoff on Friday, March 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Eileen Fisher, 6822-G Phillips Place Ct. Details here.