Ceretha Sherrill announced that United Voices for Education would hold its second annual Juneteenth flag-raising on Monday, June 6 in a 15-minute ceremony at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2020 W. Sugar Creek Rd.
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Tommie Robinson announced that his art would be displayed at the Mint Museum in February.
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Kenneth Robinson of Freedom Fighting Missionaries announced that a church had recently donated to his organization a parcel of land for construction of 24 affordable housing units. He encouraged other groups to solicit land from churches.
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Ken Koontz announced the funeral for Ella Scarborough on Wednesday, June 1, with visitation at noon and funeral at 1 p.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
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Tommie Robinson announced that his art would be displayed at the Mint Museum in February.
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Kenneth Robinson of Freedom Fighting Missionaries announced that a church had recently donated to his organization a parcel of land for construction of 24 affordable housing units. He encouraged other groups to solicit land from churches.
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Ken Koontz announced the funeral for Ella Scarborough on Wednesday, June 1, with visitation at noon and funeral at 1 p.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
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Upcoming events
June 2: “Conversation with Cheri Beasley on lowering health care costs,” 6 p.m., Freedom Park Shelter 3. RSVP here.
June 6: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 12:50-3 p.m. Info and registration here.
June 11: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 9:50 a.m.-noon. Info and registration here.
June 21: Lemonade Stand Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s Association, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6133 The Plaza. Donate here.
June 22: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50 a.m.-11 a.m. Info and registration here.
June 23-26: MeckMIN Summer Interfaith Youth Camp for those 10th-12th grade. Register here.
June 25: Friends & Family Day with April Benson’s Sisters Helping In Educational Leadership & Development, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 5631 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd.
July 18-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to the Gulf Coast for casino attractions.
Sept. 12-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to Cincinnati for Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – and a casino.
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Candidates, elected officials
Carol Sawyer 5-31
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Business
Civility Localized 5-31
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Nonprofits & Government
Dirt Road PAC 5-27
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 5-25
New Rural Project 5-27
Obama Foundation 5-27
UNCC Urban Institute 5-26
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