Not sure what to do this week in Charlotte? The News presents a List of the various events that will take place in the coming days. From learning about city resources, to celebrations, health care, and activities to learn new skills.
Art, culture and entertainment
Resource Fair and Neighborhood Party
Moments of Hope Church invites you to attend this fair where food, clothing, and back-to-school backpacks will be distributed. There will also be resources for the community and fun for the children with ice cream and face painting.
- Date 🗓️ Wednesday, August 7th
- Time 🕛 11:00 a. m. a 1:00 p.m.
- Place📍Woodland Hollow Apartments Office Parking
- Address ➡️ 6205 Dove Tree LN, Charlotte, NC 28213
- Cost 💰 Free
Bridge of Stories: Free Bilingual Workshops
ASC Cultural Blocks invites you to an unforgettable experience where your personal journey is transformed into an inspiring narrative. Here you will learn how to weave narratives that resonate and spark empathy. Discover the secrets to creating captivating narratives with practices designed to hone your skills of expression. In doing so, you will use the power of stories to inspire change and strengthen community ties.
- Date 🗓️ Friday 9th and 16th August
- Time 🕛 3:30 p. m. a 4:30 p.m.
- Place📍Biblioteca Regional de University City
- Address ➡️ 301 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link. Limited places available
They Are From The People: Traditional Afro-Venezuelan Parranda
ASC Cultural Blocks will celebrate an Afro-Latin concert from the Guateke series. This time, it is the turn of the rhythms of Afro-Venezuelan culture.
- Date 🗓️ Sunday, August 18th
- Time 🕛 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p.m.
- Place📍Arbor Glen, Outreach Center
- Address ➡️ 1520 Clanton Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208
- Cost 💰 Free
Community
Successful Migrant Mindset
Live one of the most surprising experiences with Carlos Luis Andrade, TV presenter and International Coach, who will give a talk-workshop to celebrate Ecuador on the eve of its independence.
- Date 🗓️ Thursday, August 8th
- Time 🕛 7:00 p. m.
- Place📍HARRIS YMCA-Vivian Carroll Activity
- Address ➡️ 5900 Quail Hollow Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link
Back to School Celebration
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Family Community Engagement invite you to this event to celebrate the start of the CMS Academy for Families. Join us and explore a variety of workshops designed to help your child achieve success this school year. There will also be games and prizes, food trucks, live music, entertainment, and backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last).
- Date 🗓️ Saturday 10th August
- Time 🕛 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
- Place📍 McClintock Middle School
- Address ➡️ 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
- Cost 💰 Free
Building Bridges to e-Learning
Join Moments of Hope Church, Knothole Foundation, and City of Hope for this event where students will receive backpacks and other school supplies for grades K5-8. There will also be community resources, music, outdoor games, and raffles.
- Date 🗓️ Saturday 10th August
- Time 🕛 12:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m.
- Place📍Knothole Foundation
- Address ➡️ 7531 Tuckaseegee Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link (to participate in the raffles)
University Application Workshop
Charlotte Regionals of Western North Carolina (CROWN) is offering a Spanish-language talk to high school seniors to inform them about the college application process in Mecklenburg/Union Counties. They will learn about college application types, dates and deadlines, how to get started at a community college, and much more.
- Date 🗓️ Monday, August 12th
- Time 🕛 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.
- Place📍Pineville Library
- Address ➡️ 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link
Mecklenburg County Back to School Party
Mecklenburg County’s annual Back to School Bash (B2SB) helps K-12 students with backpacks, school supplies, shoes, and food. Please note that the student must be present to receive supplies.
- Date 🗓️ Saturday 17th August
- Time 🕛 1:00 p. m. a 3:30 p. m.
- Place📍Coronation Boulevard
- Address ➡️ 2200 Coronation Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28227
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link (until August 2)
Health & Wellness
Back to school exams
Novant Health has organized a back-to-school event where they will offer free school physicals and vaccines. The beneficiaries are children without health insurance.
- Date 🗓️ Wednesday, August 14th
- Time 🕛 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.
- Place📍Hope Community Clinic at Project 658
- Address ➡️ 3646 Central Av, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Cost 💰 Free. Appointment required. Call 704-910-5810
Vaccines for back to school
Cabarrus Health Alliance and El Puente Hispano are teaming up to offer school-based vaccines as required by law. Available for children ages 4-18 who are uninsured or on Medicaid in K-12 and attend Cabarrus and Kannapolis schools. They must have their vaccination card so they can know which vaccines they need (whether from their country or out of state).
- Date 🗓️ Thursday, August 15th
- Time 🕛 4:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.
- Place📍The Spanish Bridge
- Address ➡️ 335 Ann Street NW, Concord, NC 28025
- Cost 💰 Free. Appointment required. ☎️ Call or WhatsApp 980-389-0615
Free Mobile Pharmacy Program
NC MedAssist, with the support of Atrium Health, gives you the opportunity to take home free over the counter medications. Included: Allergy, cough and cold medications, pain relievers, vitamins, kids’ specials, and more. Visit the booth in person the day of the event or order online and pick up. No appointment or registration required. No income requirement or ID required. However, you must be 18 years or older to receive medications.
- Date 🗓️ Friday, August 16th
- Time 🕛 9:00 a 2:00 p. m.
- Place📍St Joseph’s Catholic Church
- Address ➡️ 108 Saint Joseph St. Kannapolis, NC 28083
- Cost💰Free
- Information ℹ️ The words one www.medassist.org/mobile | Pre-orders close on August 9th at 1:00pm or until the maximum of 400 pre-orders is reached
Education | Courses | Workshops
Courses for entrepreneurs
Prospera offers free seminars in Spanish for entrepreneurs looking to start and grow their businesses. For detailed information and to learn about registration, visit Prospera’s page or call ☎️ at 980-729-8273.
BOI: Federal requirement for all business owners
- Date 🗓️ Thursday, August 8
- Hour 🕛 5:30 p. m.
- Place📍Prosper
- Address ➡️ 145C Scaleybark Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
- Cost 💰 Free
How to apply for NC IDEA grant
- Date 🗓️ Tuesday, August 20
- Hour 🕛 3:30 p. m.
- Place 💻 Virtual
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link
How to get capital for your business
- Date 🗓️ Tuesday, August 20
- Hour 🕛 5:30 p. m.
- Place📍Pineville Library
- Address ➡️ 505 Main St. #100 Pineville, NC 28134
- Cost 💰 Free
Introduction to Basic Computing Concepts
Embrace All Latino Voices promueve this course offered by DigiLit, aimed at people who are just starting out or want to learn more about computing. Learn how to use the keyboard, mouse, and get general information on computer terms and concepts, this class is for people with little or no experience with computers.
- Date 🗓️ Tuesday, August 13th
- Time 🕛 10:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m.
- Place📍Sugar Creek Library
- Address ➡️ 4042 North Tryon St, Charlotte NC 28206
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link
Professional development workshops: BankWork$
Goodwill University offers this program eight-week training that will give you the skills, access and training you need to succeed and grow in your banking careers – from understanding the financial services workplace to banking regulations, banking products and cash.
- Date 🗓️ September 16th to November 7th
- Time 🕛 11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
- Place📍Goodwill Opportunity Campus, GOC
- Address ➡️ 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28208
- Cost 💰 Free
- Inscription ℹ️ in this link until August 22
