Keba Samuel left an announcement that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission plans forums and events beginning in January about long-range planning initiatives like the Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan and about the role and duties of the Planning Commission. For more information contact Commission Chair Keba Samuel by e-mail.
CMS continues through Nov. 30 a series of meetings with the public seeking feedback on its programs, attendance boundaries and facilities. Schedule of meetings, links to the virtual ones and background documents are available here.
Upcoming Deadlines
Oct. 31: The City of Charlotte is surveying residents “to understand Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents’ attitudes towards cultural activities and how they value culture in their lives….” Online survey is here.
Nov. 18: Applications due from low-income families for credit of up to $340 off next property tax bill. More.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 12: Community outreach meeting on the development of a Mecklenburg Environmental Justice Action Plan, noon, William R. Davie Park. Details here. Fact sheet here.
Oct. 15: “Women & Money: Strategies for Generating Wealth,” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, JCSU New Science Bldg., 100 Beatties Ford Rd. Register here.
Oct. 15: “Mental Illness: How to Recognize Mental Illness Behaviors,” a virtual mental health symposium, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Info and registration here.
Oct. 15: Omar Carter Foundation’s Heart of Gold Gala, 7 p.m., Two Wells Fargo Center, 301 S. Tryon St. Tickets $75-$1,500 and info here.
Oct. 17: Training on Infectious Disease Prevention and Control with Emphasis on COVID-19, 9 a.m., virtual, free. Register.
Oct. 18: Community outreach meeting on the development of a Mecklenburg Environmental Justice Action Plan, 6 p.m., Northern Regional Recreation Center. Details here. Fact sheet here.
Oct. 18: MeckMIN Food For Thought: “Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections in NC: A Bipartisan Event,” from 11:30 a.m., free but lunch available for fee, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Register here.
Oct. 18: “Business & Faith Working to Improve Economic Equity in Charlotte,” 11 a.m., Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St. RSVP by e-mail.
Oct. 19: Pre-application workshop for groups interested in applying by Nov. 16 for a Keep Charlotte Beautiful grant of up to $5,000, 6-7:30 p.m. Register here to receive Zoom link to online workshop.
Oct. 19: Community outreach meeting on the development of a Mecklenburg Environmental Justice Action Plan, 6 p.m., CPCC Matthews. Details here. Fact sheet here.
Oct. 20: Food giveaway & health fair, 5 p.m., school board candidate forum, 7-9 p.m., Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St.
Oct. 20: Community outreach meeting on the development of a Mecklenburg Environmental Justice Action Plan, 6 p.m., Hickory Grove Recreation Center. Details here. Fact sheet here.
Oct. 21: “I Am STEAM,” career exploration for ages 16-24, 3-7 p.m., free, CPCC Harper Campus, 315 W Hebron St. Register here.
Oct. 21: Monkeypox awareness training, virtual, 9 a.m. Register.
Oct. 22: “Vote Your Power” Block Party, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 2901 Romare Bearden Dr.
Oct. 22: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register here.
Oct. 22: Bag exchange, plastic for paper for yard waste, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1200 Otts St.
Oct. 24: Training on Infectious Disease Prevention and Control with Emphasis on COVID-19, 9 a.m., virtual, free. Register.
Oct. 25: Community outreach meeting on the development of a Mecklenburg Environmental Justice Action Plan, 6 p.m., David B. Waymer Recreation & Senior Center. Details here. Fact sheet here.
Oct. 27: Community outreach meeting on the development of a Mecklenburg Environmental Justice Action Plan, 6 p.m., Berewick Recreation Center. Details here. Fact sheet here.
Oct. 27: Monkeypox awareness training, virtual, 9 a.m. Register.
Oct. 30: CareGiver TLC’s “Caring Program: Mobile Apps to Alleviate the Stress of Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia,” 3 p.m. Register here.
Nov. 11-15: HBCU Social Impact Hackathon/Challenge. More information and October filing deadliines 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
Nonprofits & Governments
BlkTech Interactive 10-6
Knight Foundation 10-7
Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance 10-5 10-11
Mental Health America 10-6
N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts 10-11
New Rural Project 10-7
Obama Foundation 10-11
UNCC Urban Institute 10-6
Vote Yes For City Bonds 10-6