Colette Forrest announced that the Black Political Caucus would hold a debate, open to the public, for Democratic mayoral candidates on Thursday, May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church, 3725 Beatties Ford Rd. Flier here.

Yolanda Holmes announced that CMS needs adult volunteer proctors for upcoming testing in elementary, middle and high schools. Form here.

LaWana Mayfield announced the city’s annual Police Community Relations Awards banquet on Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at Extravaganza, 1610 N. Tryon St.

LaWana Mayfield announced a fundraiser for her City Council District 3 campaign on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at Liberty Restaurant, 1612 South Blvd.

Ceretha Sherrill announced a community event day on Saturday, May 27 at Hoskins Park, 3801 Gossett Ave.

Matt Newton announced the Democratic Party’s 12th District convention on Saturday, May 20 at Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St., from 9:30 a.m. with meeting at noon.

Levester Flowers left an announcement that the African-American Caucus of the Mecklenburg Democratic Party is having a membership drive. For information and to receive an application, text name and e-mail address to Levester Flowers at 704-968-3391.

Greg Schermbeck sent in an announcement that MeckEd hopes out-of-school time providers will provide contact information for a new OST program locator by filling in form here. Deadline for inclusion May 30. Info: Rashaan Peek by e-mail.

Devonya Govan-Hunt sent in an invitation to vendors and others to help with a women’s empowerment conference June 3. Request here. Flier here. Vender form here.

Munro Richardson sent in a copy of Read Charlotte’s 2016 annual report.

Ann Harlan sent in an announcement that N.C. Sen. Jeff Jackson would address a Defend Democracy Rally at Marshall Park on Sunday, May 21 from 1-3 p.m..

Dena Diorio sent in her May 16 Board Bulletin.

Dimple Ajmera sent in her May 15 newsletter.