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.

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Jennifer De La Jara, an at-large school board member, repeated her Aug. 26 announcement that she would run next year for an at-large seat on the Board of County Commissioners. Info here. Kickoff virtual fund-raiser here.

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Sept. 15: Crime Victims’ Coalition Zoom meeting on preventing adult abuse, 3 p.m. Speakers and sign-on details on flier.

Sept. 18: Praise in the Park, 5 p.m., free, Smithfield Park, 19710 S. Ferry St. Cornelius.

Sept. 21: Black Political Caucus meeting with CMS Superintendent and 3 board members, 6 p.m., on “governance work/strategic playbook. The majority of the time will be dedicated to Q&A.” Register here.

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. 30: UNCC Urban Institute panel discussion on the racial wealth gap. Info and registration 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.

Nov. 6-14: “One For The Books” event to “say goodbye to the current building and welcome the future together. Uptown Library.

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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Alma Adams 9-13 9-14

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Goodwill Industries 9-13 9-14

MeckEd 9-10

Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 9-13

UNCC Urban Institute 9-9 9-14