Jackie Edwards Walton announced Sept. 17 that the Board of Elections is hiring poll workers for early voting sites. More info here.
Upcoming events
Sept. 21: “Empower, Engage, Elevate: Community Voices in Action,” a Delta Sigma Theta “social action conference focused on issues facing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County community,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks around noon.
Sept. 21: Lake Norman Empowerment Festival, Smithville Park, 19710 S Ferry St, Cornelius.
Sept. 21: Unite for Our Rights! rally and march to promote democracy and encourage informed voting, 10 a.m., First Ward Park.
Sept. 21: Environmental Justice Town Hall for Northwest Mecklenburg, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Chappell Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Bradford Dr. Speaker is Karim D. Marshall, Environmental Protection Agency Senior Advisor in the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. Flier here.
Sept. 21: A Vibe Called Fresh, 2-9 p.m., West Complex, Beatties Ford Road. Info here.
Sept. 21: Film screening and discussion of “Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines,” 6-9 p.m., The Arts Factory, 1545 W. Trade St., suggested donation $10. More here. Register here.
Sept. 28: NC Dept. of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprises outreach meeting about contracting opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon, 2327 Tipton Dr. More info here.
Oct. 1: Read Charlotte’s “Commit to 80” campaign kickoff, 6-8 p.m., Terrace at Cedar Hill, 800 Westmere Ave. RSVP here.
Oct. 4: Reactivation of West Charlotte High School’s homecoming parade tradition with alumni classes welcome to create and ride floats. Stepoff from West Charlotte Recreation Center. Time and other details to be announced.
Oct. 8: Economic symposium the state of Black businesses in Charlotte, from Aspire Capital, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Ruth, 2122 Thrift Rd. Unit C.
Oct. 10: City Startup Labs’ 10th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration, 8:30 a.m., free, 2122 Freedom Dr. RSVP here.
Oct. 12: Alma Adams Mad Hattitude Luncheon & Hat Auction, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Le Meridien Hotel North Tower, 555 S. McDowell St. RSVP by Sept. 28 here.
Oct. 14-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Venitra White-Dean to Charleston, $480.
Nov. 1: Center for Community Transitions fundraising gala, 6 p.m.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Joyce Waddell 9-16
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
Carolina Youth Coalition 9-20
CMS Construction 9-20
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 9-19
Read Charlotte 9-18
Organizations’ Event Calendars
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Charlotte Alumnae Chapter
Women’s Business Center of Charlotte
U.S. Congress office hours
12th District – Alma Adams
Main office: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, 10815 David Taylor Dr, Suite 100
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, North Meck Regional Library
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Cabarrus County Govt. Center
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., North Meck Regional Library
14th District – Jeff Jackson
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday by appt., 700 Parkwood Ave. Charlotte
Monday-Friday, by appt., 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia
8th District – Dan Bishop
Incumbent Dan Bishop, elected in 2022 in a district that did not include any Mecklenburg voters, is not running for re-election. His website lists district offices in Monroe and Salisbury, but not office hours. In November 2024, some Meck voters nearest Union County will be choosing a member of Congress for the 8th.