Superintendent search listening sessions listed on the CMS website include an Eastside Forum on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at Weeping Willow AME Zion Church, 2220 Milton Rd.; a session with the NAACP on Thursday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St.; and a Westside Forum on Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church, 3735 Beatties Ford Rd.
Destiny Crawford left an announcement that applications will be accepted through May 20 for CPCC’s Accelerated Career Training Program that provides free 7- to 16-week training in eight career paths. Flier here. Questions? Crawford by e-mail.
Ceretha Sherrill left an announcement that the National Juneteenth Organization has completed its first edition of a calendar. Cost is $6.19. Details: Sherrill at 704-763-0108.
Upcoming Deadlines
March 31: Applications due from nonprofits and other groups for grants of $1,000-$10,000 for “projects and programs addressing societal disparities experienced by African Americans.” Begin applications here under “grant program name” pulldown of Foundation for Black Philanthropy.
Upcoming Events
March 9: Park and Recreation listening session about initial master planning recommendations for Latta Place, free, 6 p.m., Little Rock Cultural Center, 401 N Myers St. RSVP here. Background here.
March 9: Teacher Talks 2023, 5-7:30 p.m., Dale Halton Theater at CPCC, 1208 Elizabeth Ave. Free tickets for CMS educators and staff; general admission tickets $28.52 here.
March 16: “3 Principles of Using Emotional Intelligence in B2B & B2A Relationships,” free, 11 a.m. via Zoom.
March 18: Women empowerment session, 2 p.m., free, Arbor Glen Rec Center, 1520 Clanton Rd. designed to create community with community. “We welcome your presence as we boldly share our experiences amongst one another as they tell their stories. DJ and light refreshments. Details here.
March 17-19: Profound Gentlemen Community Impact Assembly. More here.
March 18-19: Robotics Competition, 10:30-5 p.m., free, Convention Center, involving three local teams of high school age, others across the state. Reservations and info here.
March 18: “I am because we are,” 10-11:30 a.m., SouthPark Regional Library, 7015 Carnegie Blvd. Dr. Sonya Ramsey shares from her biography, “Bertha Maxwell-Roddey: A Modern-Day Race Woman and the Power of Black Leadership.”
March 20: “Show me the money” financial literacy workshop for youth, free, 6-8 p.m., Do Greater Charlotte Foundation 2400 Greenland Ave. Info and reservations here.
March 23: Park and Recreation listening session about initial master planning recommendations for Latta Place, free, 6 p.m., South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Rd. RSVP here. Background here.
March 25: Health & Community Affair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor registration due March 1 here.
March 25: Community Engagement Task Group for Community Justice’s Community Conversation, 12:30-2 p.m., West Charlotte Rec Center, 2401 Kendall Dr. RSVP by e-mail.
April 8: Community Resources Day at Lincoln Heights Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1819 Catherine Simmons Ave.
April 10-14: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Myrtle Beach Show Trip, $675.
May 19: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards. Details to come.
June 11: Art Auction for Second Chances, noon-5 p.m., Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Sept. 19-21: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $395.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati.
Candidates & Elected Officials
Natasha Marcus 3-7
Joyce Waddell 3-7
Nonprofits & Governments
CharMeck Chronicle 3-1
Goodwill Industries 3-2 3-3 3-7
League of Women Voters 3-1
Mental Health America of Central Carolinas 3-3
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 3-1
NC Community Action Association 3-6