Community Calendar

Walk, walker or roll with us up to 5K! The Wheels & Walker-thon: Empowering Lives Through Mobility fundraiser will help Assist ME, an all-volunteer nonprofit, raise funding to provide medical mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and tub transfer benches to those in need throughout the greater Charlotte region.

We invite all abilities and disabilities to register and celebrate mobility freedom at their comfort level (up to 5K) at the fully accessible Park Road Park in Charlotte. Register solo or form a team! We'll be taking fun photos and live streaming on event day. Easy peer-to-peer fundraising tools are provided. Can't attend? Join our Virtual Walk & Rollers Club!

It may come as a surprise to many that it's hard for those with low incomes and little to no insurance (or have Medicaid gaps) to acquire the mobility equipment they need for accidents, surgery recovery or chronic conditions and disabilities. 75% of our recipients are ages 5-64. We quickly run out of wheelchairs and also accept gently used equipment (see our website for items accepted). Help us bridge these gaps by joining and sharing our event. Let's empower lives through mobility together!

Gates open at 8:00 a.m. with 9:00 a.m. start. Food trucks on site. Free water! Fully accessible with handicap parking and restrooms. Medical mobility devices only: No skateboards, bicycles or non-medical scooters, etc.

For more details, please visit www.assistmenc.com/events. Please share and see you there!

Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF), a local nonprofit dedicated to improving overall health in the community of Colon, Honduras via health education, community development, medical referrals, and primary care clinics. We’re hosting Path to Hope Walk Charlotte 2025—a community walk on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025, at Clarks Creek Community Park from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Event Highlights:

• 100% nonprofit event: proceeds support life-saving care for those who need it most.
• Family-friendly: includes a 1K-5K walk, music, refreshments, and kids’ activities
• Community-focused: aiming to bring together Charlotte residents for wellness and fundraising

You can view full details and register here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkcharlotte/

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

💻 Join Apparo for our Sept. 11 & 18, 12-1 PM webinars, Storytelling with Your Phone: Simple Video Tools for Nonprofits (A 2-Part Series). Apparo's webinars are free, but require registration. Webinars will be recorded and shared for later viewing with those who register.

Here are the details:
⭐Learn how to create powerful, mission-driven videos using just your smartphone. In this hands-on webinar designed specifically for nonprofit professionals, you'll discover practical tips for filming, editing, and sharing compelling stories—without needing expensive gear or a tech team. Whether you're highlighting a client's success, sharing an event recap, or promoting volunteer opportunities, this session will help you confidently capture your nonprofit’s impact through mobile storytelling. Perfect for Executive Directors, communications staff, and anyone wearing multiple hats—this one-hour session is packed with real examples, free tools, and ready-to-use strategies to start telling your story today. Presented by Fela Davis, 23dB Productions.

Register today!

Subscribe to Apparo's newsletter to stay up to date on future sessions, and subscribe to Apparo's YouTube to watch past educational webinars for nonprofits.

Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and interactive family-friendly experiences are coming to Symphony Park six times this fall at SouthPark After 5, happening every Thursday from September 4-October 9.

SEE THE LINEUP ⬇️

SEPTEMBER 4
🎵 Java Band
🎨 Free face painting

SEPTEMBER 11
🎵 Landslide Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
🎨 Books on the House free mobile library

SEPTEMBER 18
🎵 Coconut Groove Band
🎨 Books on the House free mobile library, plus a performance by North Carolina Brazilian Arts Project

SEPTEMBER 25
🎵 Bourbon Sons
🎨 Free sunflowers for the first 500 attendees

OCTOBER 2
🎵 Y2K Kids
🎨 Books on the House free mobile library

OCTOBER 9
🎵 Petty Rewind
🎨 Free pumpkin patch for the first 500 attendees

ℹ️ See the food truck lineup and learn more about SouthPark After 5 at southparkclt.org/after5

The State of Black Health conference is where hundreds of community leaders and equity advocates from every background come to address themes and find solutions for the social and economic injustices that have marginalized Black communities and led to deep health disparities.

This year’s theme, A Call for Health Justice, is a summons for health equity advocates to present on the programs and initiatives that have helped move the needle toward improved health outcomes in our communities.

The State of Black Health conference is where hundreds of community leaders and equity advocates from every background come to address themes and find solutions for the social and economic injustices that have marginalized Black communities and led to deep health disparities.

This year’s theme, A Call for Health Justice, is a summons for health equity advocates to present on the programs and initiatives that have helped move the needle toward improved health outcomes in our communities.

The State of Black Health conference is where hundreds of community leaders and equity advocates from every background come to address themes and find solutions for the social and economic injustices that have marginalized Black communities and led to deep health disparities.

This year’s theme, A Call for Health Justice, is a summons for health equity advocates to present on the programs and initiatives that have helped move the needle toward improved health outcomes in our communities.

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

The State of Black Health conference is where hundreds of community leaders and equity advocates from every background come to address themes and find solutions for the social and economic injustices that have marginalized Black communities and led to deep health disparities.

This year’s theme, A Call for Health Justice, is a summons for health equity advocates to present on the programs and initiatives that have helped move the needle toward improved health outcomes in our communities.