Digital Charlotte’s Alexandra Arrington sent in material aimed at two groups: residents who by calling 311 can get help locating affordable Internet, acquiring devices and troubleshooting; and volunteers who can act as Digital Navigators at the other end of the phone line. Spanish-speaking services available. Info here. Flier here.
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Nicole Peterson sent in a request that Forum participants fill out a survey to support research by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and UNC Charlotte researchers on “the Charlotte-Mecklenburg food system and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Online survey is here. First 100 people completing the survey will receive a $10 gift certificate. Questions? E-mail Peterson.
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Upcoming Events
Oct. 5: Mecklenburg County virtual public hearing on “how the county should invest $215 million in COVID-19 relief funds,” 6:30 p.m. Sign up to speak here.
Oct. 5: National Night Out event, 6-9 p.m. Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews.
Oct. 7: Women’s Health & Doctor Recognition Event, virtual, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ticket or sponsorship info here.
Oct 12: UNCC Urban Institute panel discussion on the racial wealth gap, rescheduled from Sept. 30. Info and registration here.
Oct. 16: “Loving Me: Mind, Body, Soul – A Mental Health & Wellness Virtual Symposium,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Register here.
Nov. 6-14: “One For The Books” event to “say goodbye to the current building and welcome the future together.” Uptown Library.
Nov. 23: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, virtual, 7 p.m.
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2022
July 18-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to the Gulf Coast for casino attractions.
Sept. 12-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to Cincinnati for Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – and a casino.
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News & Handouts
Nasif Majeed 10-2
Natasha Marcus 10-1
Joyce Waddell 10-2
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CharMeck Chronicle 10-1
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services 10-1
Profound Gentlemen 10-4
Read Charlotte 9-30
UNCC Urban Institute 9-30
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