Upcoming Events

Nov. 11: “The Criminal Justice System and Me,” panel discussion for youth and adults with men working in the judicial system, free, 10 a.m.-noon, Allegra Westbrooks Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. Register here.

Nov. 12: Ingathering of children’s books, 3-6 p.m., Delta Center, 5408 Beatties Ford Rd.

Nov. 13: Info session for teachers interested in applying for two-week teacher training experiences at National Air and Space Museum. Zoom session 8:30 p.m.; link here.

Nov. 14: “Women as Candidates for Political Office,” a League Talk via Zoom, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 16: Inlivian town hall on transition from Hall House to Trella Uptown, 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St.

Nov. 18: Turn Up for College workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with check-in 8-8:45, Harding High, 2001 Alleghany St. Registration suggested but not required via this form. Parents may register here.

Nov. 18: Yap Ye Iswa Festival for middle and high school youth and adult leaders, 10 a.m., Catawba Cultural Center near Rock Hill, SC. Register here.

Nov. 21: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd. RSVP here.

Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati.

Dec. 17: Info session for teachers interested in applying for two-week teacher training experiences at Mational Air and Space Museum. Zoom session 8:30 p.m.; link here.

2024

Feb. 8: Pride Magazine’s Pride Awards luncheon, from 11 a.m., Westin, 601 S. College St. Individual online tickets $324.21.

Feb. 17: For The Struggle annual benefit gala and awards ceremony, 6 p.m., Orchid Banquet Hall, 521 Little Rock Rd.

March 7: C.W. Williams Heath Center’s 6^th Women’s Health & Doctor Recognition Luncheon, noon-1:30 p.m., Hilton Uptown Charlotte. Tickets $50 here.

April 29-May 4: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Tonia Cherry to Biloxi and New Orleans, $770.

June 24-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Tonia Cherry to Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla., $480.

July 29-Aug. 3: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Memphis, $765.

Sept. 2-6: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort, S.C., $765.

Oct. 14-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Venitra White-Dean to Charleston, $480.

Upcoming Deadlines:

Nov. 17: Deadline for application for Mecklenburg homeowner economic assistance grants. Details here.

Candidates & Elected Officials

Alma Adams 11-3

Natasha Marcus 11-3

Joyce Waddell 11-2

Governments, Nonprofits, Etc.

The Buzz 11-6

CharMeck Chronicle 11-1

Goodwill Industries 11-3 11-7

League of Women Voters 11-1

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 11-1 11-2

NC Community Action Association 11-7

New Rural Project 11-7

Pride Magazine 11-3

Sol Nation 11-1

UNCC Urban Institute 11-3