Tiffany Capers sent word that Mecklenburg Democrats will stage some phone bank and canvassing efforts at Pauline’s Tea Bar and Apothecary, 1017 Beatties Ford Rd. during Pauline’s business hours, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More info here.

Upcoming events

Oct. 25: CMPD Community Resource Outreach Event, noon-2 p.m., McDonald’s parking lot, 1201 W. Sugar Creek Rd. More info here.

Oct. 26: Power to the Polls Fiesta, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eastway Park, 423 Eastway Dr. RSVP here.

Oct. 29: Youth Career Expo on STEAM careers and training opportunities for ages 16-24, free, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 919 Berryhill Rd. Registration closed.

Nov. 1: Center for Community Transitions fundraising gala, 6 p.m.

Nov. 9: Harvard Nights with Kicks Sneaker Ball to benefit S.T.A.R.S Academy and Butterfly Academy, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. Info and $155 tickets here. Flier here.

Nov. 21: Mecklenburg Interfaith Friendsgiving, 6-8:30 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church. Info here. RSVP here.

Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.

Alma Adams 10-15 10-16 10-18

Jeff Jackson 10-21

Natasha Marcus 10-10 10-15 10-15 10-17 10-18 10-21

Joyce Waddell 10-14 10-21

Governments, Nonprofits, etc.

CMS Construction 10-17

Council for Children’s Rights 10-15

Goodwill Industries 10-15 10-21

Knight Foundation 10-16

Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 10-21

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 10-11 10-14

Obama Foundation 10-11

Read Charlotte 10-17

UNCC Urban Institute 10-10

Organizations’ Event Calendars

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Charlotte Alumnae Chapter

Gantt Center

League of Women Voters

Women’s Business Center of Charlotte

U.S. Congress office hours

12th District – Alma Adams

Main office: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, 10815 David Taylor Dr, Suite 100

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, North Meck Regional Library

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Cabarrus County Govt. Center

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., North Meck Regional Library

14th District – Jeff Jackson

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday by appt., 700 Parkwood Ave. Charlotte

Monday-Friday, by appt., 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia

8th District – Dan Bishop

Incumbent Dan Bishop, elected in 2022 in a district that did not include any Mecklenburg voters, is not running for re-election. His website lists district offices in Monroe and Salisbury, but not office hours. In November 2024, some Meck voters nearest Union County will be choosing a member of Congress for the 8th.