The previous form of Announcements long ago became a monster: too long for readers, nearly impossible for me to produce. I’ll try the format below. I welcome feedback./Steve Johnston

Dena Paulding encouraged parents to ensure that their children can swim. YMCA swim info here.

Karen Gipson sought reading partners for children, one hour a week for 6 weeks, at the YMCAs this summer. Volunteer by e-mail.

Upcoming events
May 11: Goodwill Job Fair, 10 a.m.
May 12: Poor People’s Training, noon.
May 18: Genesis Project 11th Anniversary Banquet, 7 p.m.
May 19: Larken Egleston Town Hall, noon.
May 24: Pastors Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.
May 25: Decision Day for Seniors at West Charlotte High School.
June 13: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County.
June 16: Blackberry Brunch, 11 a.m.
Aug. 9: Paint the Town Blue Gala, 5:30 p.m.

News & Handouts
Alma Adams here  here  here.
Justin Harlow.
Joyce Waddell 4-27  5-4.
Charlotte NEXT.
CharMeck Chronicle.
City Startup Labs.
Meck. Co. Board 4-30  5-7.
Poor People’s Campaign.
Read Charlotte 5-2  5-4.