🌱 Nonprofit Changes Lives Of Black Youth + NoDa's First Restaurant

Hey, friends. It's Monday in Charlotte and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 91 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. There's a lot of partisan fighting and a lack of trust in politics and the electoral process in America. However, politicians on both sides are prompting action in North Carolina to address this issue. According to WFAE, "this fall, Republicans and Democrats are coming together in North Carolina for a “Trusted Elections Tour,” a bipartisan effort to promote confidence in the voting process among the state’s residents. Former Democrat Charlotte mayor Jennifer Roberts and former Republican North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr are working together through the Carter Center (founded by former President Jimmy Carter) to host a series of more than a dozen town halls around the state to educate and promote confidence in the integrity of the election system." (WFAE)
2. According to WCNC, "the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help to find an 82-year-old man. Alexander Allison was last seen at his home on Tuckaseegee Road, not far from Mulberry Pond Drive, and wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans." Allison is a Black male, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and partially bald with gray hair. (WCNC.com)
3. According to WBTV, "the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place Saturday morning. According to police, the incident took place on Cherrycrest Lane in southwest Charlotte sometime around 7:43 a.m. When officers arrived, a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound." The victim died on the scene. (WBTV)
4. According to WSOC-TV, "NoDa Brewing Co. will open its fourth taproom next month. The Charlotte brewery’s latest venue, called NoDa Brewing Co. Tapas, located at 1118 Environ Way in Chapel Hill, will include a restaurant. That space is home to Old East Tavern, which will close over Labor Day weekend." This will be NoDa’s first taproom outside of the Charlotte market as well as the brewery’s first restaurant. (WSOC-TV)
5. According to WCCB Charlotte, "right in the heart of Charlotte, right past Fred Alexander park stands a strong tribe, grounded in its roots, unified, and dedicated to changing the lives of Charlotte’s Black youth. With the commitment to expanding young minds The Males Place, continues to be one of Charlotte’s most profound non-profit organizations." Males Place is now one of the largest mentoring organizations in North Carolina. It is a multicultural organization that has "mentored over 3,000 youth through practices that highlight and implement self-awareness. The mission of the program aims to focus the minds of the youth, African-American boys aged 12-18, on community and civic involvement by providing comprehensive and prevention-based behavior health programming." (WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10:30 a.m.)
• French For Beginners Conversation Club (11 a.m. to noon)
• SouthPark Toastmasters Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (noon)
• English Conversation Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (3 p.m.)
• Mock Interview for Teens (West Blvd Branch) (5 to 5:30 p.m.)
• Reading for Change: How the Word Is Passed (5 to 7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Join us in welcoming Luke Csordas to Charlotte Ballet! Luke grew up outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania where he was drawn to dance due to its ability to tell stories and ignite joy. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Do you care about the arts in your city? The City of Charlotte is creating a comprehensive arts and culture plan and they need your input!⁠ (ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• Take the 2022 visitor survey! Help us improve for next year's event! If you visited from out of town, your feedback about your trip is especially appreciated! Take the survey now at https://cltpri.de/survey (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
• Artists: Here's your reminder to demand your worth. Kalin is an #ArtPopCLT 2022 Cities Program artist with her work on display on billboards, digital displays, Uptown newsstands and more...(ArtPop Street Gallery via Facebook)
• The Mecklenburg County HOMES Program is accepting applications for property tax assistance. The program is designed to assist qualified residential homeowners with low to moderate income within Mecklenburg County to retain their homes. (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• Hummingbird Week celebrated these tiniest birds with hikes, garden tours, breakfast and, of course, hummingbird banding. Thank you to everyone who visited a nature center last week to celebrate the Hummingbird! (Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Nature Centers via Facebook)
• If anyone out there is in need of a plumber, I have a recommendation: Fernando Plumbing and More. Call him at this number: 908-372-8100. I had installed a new kitchen faucet but the connection to the supply line was the opposite of what was needed. (Nextdoor)
• I found a pitbull roaming at the end of the street near the second entrance of Pine Brook Drive. If he is yours, please verify if this dog is a male or female so I can release this dog to you. (Nextdoor)
• Missing black cat! Please help him return home. It has a green and black collar with a bell on it. If you see my cat, please call me at this number: 704-408-0486. (Nextdoor)

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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