Stephen Valder sent in a note that applications for Teen Health Connection’s Johnston Ziegler Youth Leadership Award $2,500 merit-based scholarship, which may be used for any college or university, are due by Dec. 3. Details, including application and other forms, are here. Flier here. -- Dena ... Continue Reading →

The Stevenson Family plans a drop-in to mark Sarah Stevenson's 96th birthday. The event will be at the Stevenson Apartments, named in her honor, on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at 1445 Samuel St. Sister Elloree Erwin explains: “We ask everyone who’s planning to visit, to RSVP no later ... Continue Reading →

Oct. 14: “Brave Voices: Let the Truth be Told by Our Children,” a hearing “on the racialization of the education system with students of Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools,” 8 p.m., Zoom. Link here. Oct. 13: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg, virtual, 6:30 p.m. Register here. Oct. 16: "Loving Me: Mind, ... Continue Reading →

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 ... Continue Reading →

MeckMIN issued a call for pictures of artwork or prerecorded performance pieces on the themes of gratitude and healing for display in the virtual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 23. Submission deadline Oct. 8. Details here. -- DeAlva Wilson sent in material about a county program to assist ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Events Sept. 24: “Advancing Equitable Mental Health Outcomes for Racially/Ethnically Diverse Populations," a virtual mental health summit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., tickets $40/$25. Register here. Information here. Sept. 27: All On The Line NC Public training for making comments on NC legislative ... Continue Reading →

Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement that Genesis Project Groundwater Solutions is offering COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in your car, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. at 5104 Reagan Drive Suite 4. No appointment necessary. Call 704-596-0505 when you arrive on parking lot. -- Jennifer ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Events Sept. 8: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg Annual "Paint the Town Blue" fundraiser. Website here. Sept. 9: MeckMIN Food For Thought: "Where God is Resurrecting Sacred Community In The Least Likely Places," 11:30 a.m., Covenant Presbyterian, 1000 E. Morehead St. Register here. Sept. ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Events Sept. 1: Covid-19 vaccination, Covid testing and flu shot clinic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 9229 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill. Flier here. Sept. 2: Blanche Penn holds information meeting, 6 p.m., 1000 Anderson St., about 2022 Diamond Tours trips to the Gulf Coast on July 18, 2022 for casino ... Continue Reading →

Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement that Genesis Project has free tickets for the Charlotte Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo to be held Aug. 27-29 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Note here. More details. E-mail Grier. -- Upcoming Events Aug. 26: Women's (In)Equality Day, N.C. General ... Continue Reading →