Barack Obama sent in his bracket picks of Duke’s men and UConn’s women to win NCAA championships.
Nakisa Glover sent in an announcement that the deadline for applications for the Girls Who Code summer immersion program had been extended to Monday, March 25. Details here. More info here.
Carlenia Ivory suggested thank-you notes to David Tepper (800 S Mint St Charlotte, NC 28202) for donating transportation and lodging for West Charlotte High’s boys’ basketball team and cheerleaders for their trip to the March 16 state championship game in Raleigh.
Upcoming events
March 21: “Opioids Addressing the Epidemic and Debunking the Myths,” 6:30 p.m., Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd.
March 21: City Council Immigrant Community Committee dialogue in District 3 “on the accessibility of municipal services and activities, and work to assuage fears that exist toward city government,” 8-10 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 6212 Tuckaseegee Rd.
March 23: Airport Job fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5301 Wilkinson Blvd.
March 23: Pop-up Village celebrating National Single Parent Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2701 Freedom Dr., free.
March 26: City Council Immigrant Community Committee dialogue in District 6 “on the accessibility of municipal services and activities, and work to assuage fears that exist toward city government,” 6-8 p.m., Harris YMCA, 5900 Quail Hollow Rd.
March 26: Civics 101 on the press, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Charlotte Observer. Fee $50 for 5-week series; register and pay here.
March 28: Jane Ellen sings Diana Krall, 7 p.m., Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Rd., free. Register here.
March 27: Ali Fitzgerald discusses her book “Drawn to Berlin.” Register here.
March 28: City Council Immigrant Community Committee dialogue in District 4 “on the accessibility of municipal services and activities, and work to assuage fears that exist toward city government,” 6-8 p.m., Camino Community Center, 201 Stetson Dr.
March 28: Discussion of Angie Thomas’s “The Hate U Give”. Register here.
March 29: Wills for seniors and veterans, info session, free, 10 a.m. Beatties Ford Road Library, 2411 Beatties Ford Rd.
March 30: City Council Immigrant Community Committee dialogue in District 1 “on the accessibility of municipal services and activities, and work to assuage fears that exist toward city government,” 9-11 a.m., ourBRIDGE for KIDS, 3925 Willard Farrow Dr.
March 30: Civic Engagement Pop-up Shop, 1:30-4 p.m., 933 Louise Ave. Register here.
March 31: Carolina Energy opens its eight-game 2019 arena football season, Bojangles Arena.
April 2: Walt Wolfram shows and discusses his movie “Talking Black in America.” Register here.
April 2: Money Magnets club for children 5-11. Library, 2157 West Blvd.
April 3: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
April 4: Information meeting on new West Charlotte High School, 6 p.m.
April 4-6: Sol Summit. Register here.
April 5: Hampton University High School Day bus trip.
April 6: 7th Annual Charlotte African-American Festival,10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Spirit Square 345 North College St., free. Nominations are being accepting for the 2019 Black Business of the Year and The 2019 Black Elected Official of the Year Award. Details here or by e-mail.
April 11-14: Charlotte Black Film Festival, Convention Center. Volunteers needed.
April 12: Wendell Potter on Medicare for all: Noon at Queens, 6:30 at Trinity Presbyterian.
April 13: United in the Community Day fundraiser for Beatties Ford Road Vocational Center and Fathers United, free. Organizations interested in having information booths call 980-349-4067.
April 16: Aviation Camps of the Carolinas event. Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Some seats free; details here.
May 4: Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala, 6 p.m., Le Meridien Hotel Charlotte, 555 S. McDowell St.
June 24-Aug. 2: Four Court Camps for youth 14-18 at Mecklenburg Courthouse. Details. Flier.
June 25: Aviation Camps of the Carolinas event. Monroe Airport. Some seats free; details here.
July 15-20: Biloxi/New Orleans Casino trip.
Aug. 31: Sickle Cell Run/Walk, 8 a.m., videos one two
News & Handouts
Carla Cunningham
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Knight Foundation
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin
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