Community Calendar

This month, we welcome guest speaker Jennifer Silva, CDCES, RD, LD, a Registered Dietitian with Tryon Partners, who will present “Managing Diabetes with Nutrition: A Dietitian’s Guide to Better Health.” She will offer valuable insights into how nutrition plays a key role in managing diabetes, especially for those navigating lung cancer.

Join artist Rupam Varma to learn about the history of Mithila art, a traditional Indian painting style characterized by vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and illustrations of nature. You will leave each class with your own Mithila motif! This event is sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by
Mecklenburg County.

Wags to Riches is a casino fundraiser for North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue. Save animals' lives by playing poker, blackjack, and roulette, and bidding for items in the silent auction.

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

As fellow members of the community, we invite you to join us for an inaugural fundraiser for the Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc., at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. The Historic site has proudly served the town of Pineville since its dedication in 1968, providing historical education and programming for all ages. This summer we will host a silent auction from July 15-19, with a final day of fun, games, food and local vendors on July 19. All proceeds from the Silent Auction and Polk Fest Fundraiser will go directly to The Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc. a 501c3, and provide funding for future programs such as an audio tour, Homeschool programs and Summer Camps.

Meet our July Charity of the Month - the Gender Education Network!

They're a nonprofit organization dedicated to trans children and the information and education they need.

We'll be hosting a charity event with them on Saturday, July 19th from 2-5pm so be sure to join us for good drinks, a silent auction/raffle, food truck and more!

$1/drink sold or beer poured will also be donated to them!

See you there - cheers!

Join us on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, for an engaging panel sponsored by Cloudflare. Moderator Tony DeGeorge of Cloudflare will engage in a discussion with our panelists about modernizing security as organizations expand their attack surfaces due to remote work and AI tools.
Jul 23, 2025 05:30 pm - 07:15 pm
Register today.

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

When people think of Henry Dawes, they think of the Dawes Act and see him as a misguided Indian reformer. By examining his family and their role in various reform movements from the Civil War through the end of the nineteenth century, it demonstrates how he and his family saw themselves as advocates for citizenship and not Indian reform, reshaping how we view the Dawes Act and its effects.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/439k5Lc

Access CLT is hosting the 2nd Annual Disability Resource Showcase to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This free vendor fair will feature a wide range of disability-focused organizations sharing resources, services, and community programs. It’s a great way to learn what’s available in Charlotte and connect with local advocates working to make the city more inclusive.