The City of Charlotte announced that applications are due by Jan. 26 for the city’s free Civic Leadership Academy, which runs March 14-May 4 for participants “to grow in their leadership, understand how the City of Charlotte works, analyze issues using data, connect with decision-makers, and make a difference in their communities.” The Academy’s 13 sessions of 2 to 5 hours each will be both in-person and virtual. More details on website here. Press release here. Video promo from 2017 here.

Upcoming Events

Jan. 19: Alma Adams’ “State of the District” and ceremonial swearing-in, 7 p.m., Chambers High, 7600 IBM Dr. Signup here.

Jan. 19: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Awards, 6 p.m., free, virtual. RSVP here.

Jan. 21: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register here.

Jan. 26: League of Women Voters on CMS revised comprehensive plan, 6:30-8 p.m., in-person and virtual. Details here.

Feb. 1-March 8: League of Women Voters Civics 101 program. Info here.

Feb. 20: Mecklenburg Democratic Party Awards event, 9-11 a.m., SMS Catering, 1764 Norland Rd. Details to come.

Feb. 25: Pride Magazine Awards and “Day Ball” gala, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Westin. Tickets $324.21. Info and tickets here. Press release here.

April 10-14: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Myrtle Beach Show Trip, $675.

Sept. 19-21: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $395.

Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati.

Candidates & Elected Officials

Alma Adams 1-4 1-6 1-10

Natasha Marcus 1-6

Governments & Nonprofits

Dirt Road PAC 1-6 1-7 1-8

Genesis Project 1-10

Knight Foundation 1-4

League of Women Voters 1-6

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-9 1-9

New Rural Project 1-5

Read Charlotte 1-9