Upcoming events
Oct. 23: Community conversation on “what home means for you,” 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church.
Oct. 24: “Community conversation” on healthy mind, body and soul, WBTV, 7-8 p.m.
Oct. 26: NAMIWalks Charlotte 5K mental health awareness group.
Oct. 26: Tree giveaway for residents of ZIPs 28208, 28216 and 28216, 9-11 a.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road. Register here.
Oct. 28: Aviation Career Camp, Rock Hill Airport.
Nov. 2: Tree planting at Faith CME Zion Church, 457 Wellingford St. in Hidden Valley.
Nov. 3: Presentation on “A Vision for Charlotte 2040,” 6:30 p.m. (5:30 for $8 dinner), First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade St. Register here.
Nov. 5: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Mentor Mingle, 6-8 p.m., Northlake Mall, free.
Nov. 9: Hour of Power for youth at Carowinds. Tickets here using username Park and password Praise.
Nov. 9: Belk charity sale. See Blanche Penn for tickets.
Nov. 18: Harrah’s Cherokee Day Trip.
Dec. 2: An evening with Van Jones.
Dec. 7: First in Families holiday gift distribution day.
Dec. 16: Harrah’s Cherokee Day Trip.
Jan. 16: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance awards gala, 6 p.m. 3646 Central Ave.
Jan. 19-20: Harrah’s Cherokee Overnight Trip.
July 13-18: Winners Plus Agency party trip to Tunica casinos.

News & Handouts
Alma Adams 10-17
Dimple Ajmera 10-16
Elyse Dashew 10-20
Colette Forrest 10-20
Nasif Majeed 10-17
Queen Thompson 10-17   10-22
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Center for Community Transitions 10-21
Goodwill Industries 10-17
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 10-21
Profound Gentlemen 10-22