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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Residents Invited to Help Plan Region's Future

Residents of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have the opportunity to help plan for future growth through two community growth workshops in October. The workshops are part of a series of community growth workshops sponsored by the CONNECT Our Future initiative, coordinated by Centralina Council of Governments and Catawba Regional Council of Governments. The workshops will be held:

Thursday, October 24
Mahlon Adams Pavillion-Freedom Park (2435 Cumberland Avenue)
The Charlotte workshop will be conducted from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Participants will work with other area residents to demonstrate how the region, and specifically Mecklenburg County, might grow over the next 40 years, and map out the growth, focusing on where people will need to work, live, and play and how the quality of life can be protected as the county grows. The ideas discussed and maps developed will be combined with the input gathered across the region. From these shared ideas, four or five possible scenarios for the growth of the region will be created. These scenarios will reflect the different perspectives and desired outcomes shared across the region. 

Registration to attend the community growth workshops is strongly recommended. To register and for more information on CONNECT Our Future, visit www.connectourfuture.org.

Final Days to Submit 2013 MLK Medallion Award Nominations

Nominations are being sought for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Medallion” Award by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations. The Medallion Award??‹ honors the MLK holiday and is presented annually to individuals in the community.

Nominees must be residents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and will be judged on their involvement in promoting the ideals of racial equality and social justice as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Such examples include: celebrating the worth of all human beings, pursuing equal rights by non-violent means, active involvement in community service, and/or encouraging people of diverse cultures to live together in a spirit of love and acceptance.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, October 25, and can be made by submitting an online form or by calling Terry Bradley at 704-336-5271 for additional options.

Join Solid Waste Services for Panthers Tailgate Recycling Event

Make plans to join Solid Waste Services for a Panthers Tailgate Recycling Event to promote recycling in Uptown:

Sunday, November 3
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church Street

 

Participants will have their recycling knowledge tested through the Recycle It! Everywhere trivia wheel and a corn hole toss game. For more information on the City’s Recycle It! Program, visit http://recycleit.charlottenc.gov. 

Uptown America Recycles Day Event

To celebrate America Recycles Day, join Solid Waste Services for a recycling event in Uptown:

Friday, November 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Disc Plaza, Corner of Trade & Tryon

 

Attendees will learn more about the Recycle It! And Recycle It! Everywhere programs. There will also be a live radio broadcast with V105.3 (WOSF) from Noon - 2 p.m. to promote recycling. For more recycling information, visit http://recycleit.charlottenc.gov. 

Participate in the Creek ReLeaf Tree Planting

Residents are invited to attend the sixth Annual Creek ReLeaf tree planting on Saturday, November 23. This year’s Creek ReLeaf will run along Irwin Creek at Whitehurst Road. The goal will be to plant 1,800 trees to create a natural forest habitat that will help protect the creek from damaging storm water runoff.  Lunch will be provided following the planting and participants will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes.

To reach the goal of planting 1,800, at least 400 volunteers will need to participate. Encourage your friends and colleagues to register, and families and children are welcome to join as well. Last year, 500 volunteers came out and planted 1,800 trees, bringing the total number of Creek ReLeaf trees planted to over 12,000.

Creek Releaf Tree Planting
9 a.m. - Noon
Along Irwin Creek at Whitehurst Road

Creek ReLeaf is a collaborative effort of the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Sierra Club, Central Piedmont Community College and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services.

Please register at www.creekreleaf.com if you are able to volunteer.

Got Yard Waste? Prep It!

Solid Waste Services collects leaves and other yard waste on the same day as garbage and recycling collection. Please use the following tips to properly prepare yard waste for collection:

  • Place leaves in untied plastic bags or uncovered trash cans 
  • Cut limbs, logs and brush to no more than 5 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter
  • Separate into piles that are no longer than 5 feet and no higher than 3 feet

For more information on how to properly prepare yard waste for collection, click here.