Dr. Madeline McClenney-Sadler left a flier for a Restoration, Redemption and ReEntry Festival in the Park on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Freedom Park.
Justin Harlow left an announcement of a Black Political Caucus panel discussion “So You Want to Run for Public Office” on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church, 1421 Statesville Ave. Flier here.
Donna Rentz left an announcement of a free community health fair on Saturday, June 3 at Carole Hoefner Center, 610 E. 7th St. Flier here.
Bill Parks sent in City of Charlotte staff responses to questions asked by City Council members May 1 and Tuesday Forum participants May 2 about the manager’s proposed city budget.
Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement that $25 tickets are available here through May 21 for Genesis Project 1 Inc.’s 10th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 2 from 7-9 p.m. at the Delta Center, 5408 Beatties Ford Rd. Attire formal. Flier here. More details here.
Neils Ribeiro-Yemofio sent in an announcement of a second annual “Let’s Talk About It Mental Health Awareness Walk” on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. at Park Road Park, 6220 Park Rd. Free registration here. Donation and sponsorship opportunities at same URL.
Ann Harlan sent in an announcement of an Indivisuble protest at U.S. Rep. Robert Pittinger’s Monroe office on Tuesday, May 16 at noon at 100 W. Jefferson St. Suite 1A, Monroe, and a protest on Friday, May 12 at noon to demand a special prosecutor, at Sen. Thom Tillis’ office, 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy.
Christy Kluesner sent in an announcement of a screening of The Burden on Friday, May 19 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mint Museum uptown, 550 S. Tryon St. Free registration here.
Stephanie Counts sent in the May 3 and May 10 WIE newsletter.
Joyce Waddell sent in her May 9 Waddell Weekly Bulletin.
Delores Johnson Hurt sent in an announcement that the League of Woman will hold a free discussion with Storm Water Services’ Darryl Hammock on Tuesday, May 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at 1817 Central Ave., Room 210, about monitoring and protecting the county’s streams, ponds and lakes.
Alisa Joseph sent in an announcement a fundraising reception marking the new Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey Endowment at Johnson C. Smith University, on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St. Tickets $35 here. Flier here.
Ann Harlan sent in an announcement of a meeting of the Coalition of United Progressives Char-Meck on Saturday, May 13 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Independence Branch Library, 6000 Conference Dr.
Ann Harlan sent in details of town halls scheduled by N.C. Sen. Jeff Tarte on Friday, May 19 and Monday, May 22.
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 19. Info: Rashaan Peek by e-mail.
Chris Jackson sent in an announcement of a Mother’s Day sale at Goodwill on Saturday, May 13. Details here.
Dena Diorio sent in her May 8 Board Bulletin.
Ann Harlan sent in an announcement that U.S. Rep. Robert Pittinger and U.S. Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis had been invited to a “Kid’s and Young Adult’s Town Hall” on Sunday, June 4 from 2-4 p.m. at Ben Salem Presbyterian Church, 6801 Monroe Rd. Details here [On May 27 this event was postponed until fall 2017.].
Rashaan Peek sent in an announcement that MeckEd’s Career Pathways has 39 high school students ready to be placed in year-round internships with area companies and organizations, with MeckEd paying salary and expenses. Details online or from Anisa Henry at 704-335-0100 x224 or by e-mail.
Rodney Moore sent in his May 4 Raleigh Report.