No announcements were taken from the floor today.

Upcoming events
Nov. 2: Tree planting at Faith CME Zion Church, 457 Wellingford St. in Hidden Valley.
Nov. 2: Youth-led statewide environmental justice forum featuring Mari Copeny, noon-2 p.m. More details.
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. 7 Fundraiser for Charlotte Choice Charter, 7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Mythbusting discussion on Raise the Age legislation taking effect Dec. 1.
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   10-28    10-29
Dimple Ajmera   10-25   10-28
Elyse Dashew   10-23   10-27
Colette Forrest   10-29
Queen Thompson  10-23
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Center for Community Transitions  10-23
Council for Children’s Rights   10-24   10-29
Knight Foundation 10-29
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin   10-28