The Forum marked Sarah Stevenson’s 97th birthday with a party after the Oct. 25 Forum. A short video is posted here.

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.

Dec. 9: Applications due for Feb. 18 Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Board Retreat. Applications here.

Upcoming Events

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. 13: “A Conversation with Andover,” 2-4 p.m., Belmont Center, 700 Parkwood Ave. Register here.

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

Nov. 15: League of Women Voters’ “League Talk: The CMS Comprehensive Plan & Equity,” 6:30-8 p.m., Government Center and Zoom. RSVP here.

Nov. 17: Schul Urban Institute Forum, 1 p.m., UNCC Dubois Center uptown. Register here.

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

Nasif Majeed 11-6

Joyce Waddell 11-7

Nonprofits & Government

Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services 11-2

Dirt Road PAC 11-4 11-5 11-6 11-7

Goodwill Industries 11-7

Knight Foundation 11-3

New Rural Project 11-3 11-7

Urban League 11-5

Vote Yes for Bonds 11-3 11-7