The Forum wishes to thank Sylvia Grier of Genesis Project 1 and Dechontee Lolin (aka Miss Dee) of Two Boys’ Mom Catering for their donations to the Oct. 25 birthday party for Sarah Stevenson.

No Update was published on Oct. 25. Information sent in before Oct. 25 has been included in this edition.

Upcoming Deadlines

Nov. 18: Applications due from low-income families for credit of up to $340 off next property tax bill. More.

Nov.18: CMS Community Engagement Survey on next superintendent.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 5: “Telling Our Story: Charlotte’s Black History Documentary” by Charlotte Girl Scouts Maya McClain and Morgan Winston, free, 6-9 p.m., Gantt Center. Parking at 527 S. Church St. Register here.

Nov. 10: James Mitchell Town Hall, “Passport for Success: Network to Grow Your Business,” 5-8 p.m., Government Center Meeting Chamber, 600 E. 4th St. RSVP by e-mail.

Nov. 11-15: HBCU Social Impact Hackathon/Challenge. More information and October filing deadlines here.

Nov. 15: MeckMIN Food for Thought: “Moving Beyond Myth: Indigenous Peoples Today,” 11:30, Covenant Presbyterian Church. Info and registration here.

Nov. 17: Schul Urban Institute Forum, afternoon, UNCC Dubois Center uptown.

Nov. 19: “Health Resources: Connecting People to Health Resources,” a virtual mental health symposium, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Info and registration here.

Nov. 22: Moving Beyond Myth: MeckMIN Justice-Centered Thanksgiving Service, 6:45 p.m., Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in Uptown Charlotte. Details.

2023

Jan. 21: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register here.

April 10-14: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Myrtle Beach Show Trip, $675.

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

Alma Adams 10-26

Natasha Marcus 10-28

Carol Sawyer 10-19 10-27

Joyce Waddell 10-24 11-1

Nonprofits & Governments

CharMeck Chronicle 11-1

Council for Children’s Rights 10-27

Dirt Road PAC 10-19 10-24 10-25 10-26 10-27 10-28 10-31 11-1

Knight Foundation 10-19 11-1

Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center 10-27

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 10-21 10-27 10-31

New Rural Project 10-19 10-27

Obama Foundation 10-21

UNCC Urban Institute 10-27

Vote Yes for Bonds 10-28