Sandra Clory sent in an announcement that she had signed a petition to "demand Facebook stop fueling white nationalist organizing on their platform. Take action with me." -- Christine Edwards sent in an announcement that she is helping facilitate discussions in Asheville in the wake of calls on ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Aug. 26: “Pay Equity: How we we get there?” a League of Women Voters virtual panel discussion, free, 6:30-8 p.m. Information and registration here. Sept. 1: “Compassion Fatigue: How to Promote a Culture of Wellness.” a free virtual training from ReCAST Mecklenburg, a nascent project of ... Continue Reading →

Patrick StClair Chang sent in an announcement that federal CARES Act funding totaling $30 million will be distributed through the City of Charlotte's Access to Capital program to small businesses headquartered in Charlotte. Grants, which do not need to be repaid, are either $10,000 for business with ... Continue Reading →

Sarah Stevenson’s family sent in an announcement that Mrs. Stevenson in the last months has been back and forth between home and hospital and rehab facilities. Each move has brought a period of quarantine and, as of Tuesday, Mrs. Stevenson is in another quarantine and is unable to receive visitors. ... Continue Reading →

The 2020 Census questionnaire is available via smartphone or computer. Participate now if you have not already done so. Available in 13 languages here. The Congressional Black Caucus holds an emergency town hall via Zoom on the Census Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Details here. Register here. Hosts ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming July 28: Novant Health free distribution of cloth masks and COVID-19 health information, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Williamson Pavilion, Hornet’s Nest Park, 6301 Beatties Ford Rd. July 30: "Mental Health Insurance Parity: The True Cost of Unequal Coverage," 6:30-8 p.m., free via Zoom. Register ... Continue Reading →

Police Activities League (PAL) is signing up youth ages 7-14 to participate in PAL football and cheerleading. No fee, but a 2020 physical is required. Info via e-mail from Officer Reggie Gilmore. Flier here. -- Gardhouse has received support from United Way and Foundation for the Carolinas for its ... Continue Reading →

Sylvia Grier sent in an announcement that a collaboration of Genesis Project 1, Groundwater Solutions and Family First Medical Clinic is looking for people with properties with easy drive-in and drive-out access who would be willing to host one-day or multiple-day drive-through Covid 19 testing ... Continue Reading →

C.W. Williams Community Health Center offers COVID-19 tests for both symptomatic and asymptomatic people. Call 866-299-4968 to schedule an appointment. -- Upcoming July 7: Council of Elders press conference to call for "a moratorium on gun violence," noon, 1000 Anderson St, Plaza Road Academy gym ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming July 18: Friends Who Care CDC walk-a-thon fundraiser, 7:30 a.m., Freedom Park. -- Upcoming through... Through Aug. 7: MeckMIN’s “In Our Own BackYard Interfaith Summer Opportunities for High School Youth,” volunteer and relationship-building activities for youth of all faiths and ... Continue Reading →