April 24, 2013 Ron Carlee Participates in Community Forum On Thursday, April 25, join Charlotte City Manager Ron Carlee and other panelists for WFAE’s public conversation, “One Charlotte or Many? A Neighborhood Perspective.“ Panelists and audience members will discuss the dynamics of Charlotte neighborhoods and the vibrant Uptown area, and how they impact our quality of life. This event will be moderated by WFAE’s Julie Rose and panelists include: Ron Carlee, Charlotte City Manager Diane Langevin, president of the Winterfield Neighborhood Association in east Charlotte Tim Timmerman, founder of South Mecklenburg Alliance for Responsible Taxpayers (SMART) Vee Veca Torrence, president of the Thomasboro Neighborhood Association in west Charlotte The event is free, but registration is requested (seating begins at 6:30 p.m.). Thursday, April 25 7 – 8:30 p.m. McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square (345 N College St) Click here to learn more about the community forum. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uptown Road Closures: April 19 - May 19 Planned road closures in the uptown area will occur for the next several weeks as construction continues on the Streetcar Starter Project. To learn more about the road closures and view a detour map, click here. Residents are also encouraged to sign up to receive email updates on similar planned road closures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mobile Farmers Market Be sure to attend the next Friendship Gardens TO GO on Thursday, April 25 at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC). Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is partnering with the mobile market to supply fresh produce at the CTC every Thursday from 3 – 6 p.m. through Thursday, October 24. The project supports Mayor Anthony Foxx’s “Healthy Children, Healthy Families” Democratic National Convention legacy program by helping to increase access to natural foods and promoting healthy lifestyles. Each Thursday through October 24 3 – 6 p.m. Charlotte Transportation Center Click here to learn more about Friendship Gardens and Friendship Gardens TO GO. Be sure to follow @CATSRideTransit on Twitter for updates and weather cancellations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIKE! Charlotte BIKE! Charlotte is 17 days of bicycle-related events and promotions used to empower the citizens of Charlotte to incorporate the bicycle into their daily lives. The theme this year is “Riding for a Better Community.” Events kick-off with the Mayor’s Ride/Bike to Breakfast in Uptown on Friday, April 26. Other events include guided rides, bike tours, kids’ bicycle safety roadeos, maintenance clinics, mountain bike races, bike demos and the Big BINGO Bike Ride Festival. Events run from Friday, April 26 until Friday, May 12. Promotions include free rides on CATS buses or LYNX from May 5 – 11 when you bike to transit. For more information, visit www.bikecharlotte.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Journey Home On Friday, May 3 Road to Home Canine Refuge and Rodney Scot Photography will present UNDERDOGS: The Journey Home to benefit Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (AC&C) and Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love. Event tickets are $25 each, and attendees with be served complimentary food & wine, and more than twenty pieces of unique artwork will be showcased and sold at silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Animal Care & Control, Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love, and Road to Home Canine Refuge. Friday, May 3 6 – 8:30 p.m. Vin Master Wine Shop (2000 South Blvd #610) Visit the AC&C webpage for additional event information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The GOV Channel is Your City Source The GOV Channel brings you the latest City Source episode on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. In this episode you will hear from Charlotte City Manager Ron Carlee, see how Stephen McMickens’ life was changed forever, explore two City Council Members’ vision for affordable housing and more! For your convenience, you can view episodes of City Source online at www.charlottenc.gov by clicking on the GOV Channel logo. CharlotteNC.gov | Citizen Service/311 | City Council calendar Focus areas | Privacy | Contact us