Early Voting for May 8 Primary Election Now Under Way

Early voting is under way in Mecklenburg County for the May 8 Primary
Election. The primary location for early voting is the first floor of
the Hal Marshall Annex at 618 North College St. and additional
locations will open April 30.

Dates and times for Hall Marshall are as follows:
April 19 – April 27 (Weekdays) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April 30 – May 4 (Weekdays) 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
May 5 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Dates, times and additional Locations:
Beatties Ford Road Library 2412 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte
Cornelius Town Hall 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius
Hayes Building (Ballantyne) 11405 N. Community House Rd., Charlotte
Independence Regional Library 6000 Conference Dr., Charlotte
Main Branch Library (Downtown) 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
Marion Diehl Rec. Center 2219 Tyvola Rd., Charlotte
Matthews Branch Library 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte
Mountain Island Library 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte
North County Regional Library 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville
South County Regional Library 5801 Rea Rd., Charlotte
Steele Creek Library 13620 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte
University City Regional Library 301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte
West Boulevard Library 2157 West Blvd., Charlotte

Hours of Operation:
April 30 – May 4 (Weekdays) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
May 5 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Final Day)

Important: There will be NO Early Voting at the Board of Elections
Office. For directions and further election related information visit
the Board of Elections web site.

Mint Museum Shops offer great gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day

Hunting for a memorable gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day this
year is easy – just stop at one of the two convenient locations of the
Mint Museum Shops for some gorgeous finds: at Mint Museum Uptown at
Levine Center for the Arts, 500 South Tryon Street, or at Mint Museum
Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road.

"Shoppers may sometimes forget how many one-of-a-kind gifts are
available at the Mint Museum Shops, and how convenient the two shop
locations are for Charlotteans," said Sandy Fisher, Museum Shops
Manager. "Shoppers can have the double reward of purchasing gifts
their loved ones will appreciate and supporting a treasured cultural
institution."

Here are some of Fisher's recommendations for this season's finds.
High-res images of all items are available, and Fisher is available
for interviews on request.

For Mom:

Hamilton Williams – Berry Bowl: Nestled in the foothills of the
western North Carolina town of Valdese, Hamilton Williams creates a
wide range of functional stoneware pieces. The Berry Bowl has been
one of his most popular pieces for both its usability and beauty of
design. ($48)

Kathleen Horner – Dogwood flower pins: Horner began as a water color
artist in 1980, but her love of flowers and concern for the
environment inspired her to start her Flower Sculptures business.
Each flower is sculpted and hand painted with acrylics on extra-heavy
watercolor paper (and for an added touch, remind Mom that the dogwood
is the state flower of North Carolina!). ($22)

African Paper Beaded Bracelets: These colorful bracelets are made in
Uganda by BeadforLife, a nonprofit organization providing women an
opportunity to lift their families out of poverty by making these
wonderful bracelets out of recycled paper. ($8.50)

For Dad (all items available at Mint Museum Uptown only):

Bryan Parks - Chopstick Bowls: In 2000, Bryan was traveling in China
and over lunch started to think about the huge number of disposable
chopsticks. After collecting chopsticks he began to use them to make
larger items, and that's how Chopstick Art was born. Bowls fold for
easy storage. ($14.50 to $30)

Davin & Kesler –business card holders and letter openers: Thomas Davin
and Mary Kesler have been woodworking together since 1979. They work
out of a 19th century mill overlooking Dorset Mill Pond in Exeter,
Rhode Island. ($39.95 to $42)

Steve Noogle – bowls: Noogle received a degree in forestry from
Louisiana State University in 1978 and after working as a timber
cruiser in the Pacific Northwest, he returned to North Carolina to
work in the furniture industry. This led him to find pieces of wood to
make his handsome bowls on his family farm in Burke County. ($110 and
up)

Perry Holbrook – boxes: Holbrook is educated as an engineer, but
"downsized" to become a full-time craftsman in 2002. Each piece is
hand carved or turned on a lathe and then finished with a colorful
glass tile on the lid. ($58 to $85)

Items can be browsed at www.mintmuseum.org/shop and phone orders can
be placed by calling 704.337.2061.

ABOUT THE MINT MUSEUM

As the oldest art museum in North Carolina, and the art museum with
one of the largest collections in the Southeast, The Mint Museum
offers its visitors inspiring and transformative experiences through
art from around the world via innovative collections, ground-breaking
exhibitions, riveting educational programs, and profound scholarship.
The Mint Museum is a non-profit, visual arts institution comprised of
two dynamic facilities: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.
Located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint,
Mint Museum Randolph opened in 1936 in Charlotte's Eastover
neighborhood as the state's first art museum. Today, in a beautiful
park setting, intimate galleries invite visitors to engage with the
art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, fashion,
European and African art, among other collections. Resources include a
reference library with over 18,000 volumes, a theater featuring
lectures and performances, and a museum shop offering merchandise that
complements both the permanent collection and special exhibitions.
Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design
collection, as well as outstanding collections of American,
contemporary, and European art. Designed by Machado and Silvetti
Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility
combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to
provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural
experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning center
city, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for
the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of
Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and
Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum
Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the
240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art
studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop. For more information, check
out mintmuseum.org.

Orvis Announces Spring 2012 Free Fly Fishing Clinics

From May through July, Orvis will offer free fly fishing lessons
nationwide through Orvis retail stores (including Charlotte) and
participating dealers (www.orvis.com/ff101). This season Orvis hopes
to introduce even more outdoor lovers to the sport with Fly Fishing
101 and 201 beginning in May 2012. Classes are complimentary to the
public and a great way for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors
together.

"The past two years' success of Fly Fishing 101 is truly amazing and
encouraging," explains Tom Rosenbauer, Marketing Director of The Orvis
Company. "Based on the success of the program, we've been delighted to
welcome many thousands of novice and advancing students to the joys of
fly fishing through Fly Fishing 101 and 201. Our goal is to encourage
people of all ages and backgrounds to come learn more about the
fascination of fly fishing. The classes are unique opportunities to
enjoy a new sport and the success of the program speaks volumes to
what folks are seeking in terms of healthy outdoor recreational
activities for themselves and their families."

Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) will be
lending their support again this year with volunteers at the event and
free memberships to their organization for attendees of the class.

Fly Fishing 101/201 Highlights -- The 101 course will consist of two
parts—one hour of casting instruction and one hour of rigging. Most
participants are true beginners so keeping the focus on learning these
basic skills is the best place to start. FF201 classes are conducted
on the water, with a lower instructor/student ratio. The main thrust
of the 201 course is getting those interested in taking the next step
in fly fishing on the water at a local location where they have a
great chance at catching their first fish. Private water, local bass/
bluegill ponds, or a recently stocked river or creek are typical class
sites.

Once instruction is completed, each group attendee will receive a $25
coupon off any purchase of $50 or more and other coupons good toward
Orvis gear. Additionally, each group attendee will receive a
certificate for a FREE Trout Unlimited membership and a FREE
membership to the Federation of Fly Fishers—a $70 value. The total
free package value including the instruction is valued at over $150.

To get started in fly fishing and to make it more accessible to start
in the sport, participants will also receive discounted offers on a
fishing lanyard with tools and a beginner's rod outfit—all the basics
needed to hit the water after the class.

Contact your local Orvis store for details.

Foster Care Symposium at Johnson C. Smith University April 27

Johnson C. Smith University will present a one-day symposium "Phasing
Up to New Possibilities" Supporting Youth through Higher Education on
April 27 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte. The
event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual symposium is
for public and private agency staff involved with foster youth,
universities, students, church leaders, public officials, businesses
and community members interested inpromoting independence, self-
sufficiency and educational advancement for youth "aging out" of the
foster care system.

Sponsors for the event include Johnson C. Smith University, the
Department of Social Work and the Mecklenburg County Department of
Social Services. Special workshops will feature John Emerson, Casey
Family Programs; Heidi McIntosh, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human
Services; Eileen McCaffrey, Foster 2 Success; Sonyia Richardson,
Another Level Consulting; Derrick Anderson, Foresight Leadership
Training; JJ McEachern, Central Piedmont Community College; Brennon
Graham, The Relatives; Family Finding and the Children's Home Society.

"The purpose of this event is to educate, problem solve and forge
partnerships in our community that will support youth, who have aged
out of the foster care system or experienced similar life
circumstances and desire a college education" said Pat Newell,
Director of Johnson C. Smith University's Foster Care Initiative (in
photo). The university is forming a Foster Village Network Center to
provide opportunities for young men and women who have aged out of the
foster care system. It is designed to help them pursue their
entrepreneurial ambitions and the possibilities available through
continued education. Further details may be found atwww.jcsu.edu/
phasingup.

Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University is the premier
independent urban liberal arts university located in the heart of
Charlotte, N.C. It offers a progressive liberal arts curriculum with
26 fields of study to more than 1,600 students. The University
prepares students for success through excellent academic programs with
a focus on servant leadership, civic engagement and global
responsibility.

Meck County's 2012 State of the Environment Report Goes Live

How's the air out there? Is the water getting better? Are we recycling
as much as we could be? The verdict on all of the above, according to
a new online resource unveiled by Mecklenburg County this week, is
mixed, but encouraging.
The 2012 Mecklenburg County State of the Environment Report (SOER) --
which assesses the County's progress in air, water, land, and waste
management – is now online at http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/LUESA/soer/Pages/default.aspx

The semiannual report takes an honest, comprehensive look at what we
have accomplished environmentally since 1987. The bad news is the air
we breathe in could still be better, surface water quality remains
partially impaired, and our recycling rate has room for improvement.

But there is some good news. In many areas, we're headed in the right
direction. The environmental quality of life in Mecklenburg County has
improved steadily as community programs are implemented and residents
become more informed and take an active role in reducing their
environmental footprint

For the first time, the State of the Environment Report is available
online as a dynamic website that will be updated as new data becomes
available. Videos that explore different aspects of our local
environment have been added as well.

"Mecklenburg County has opportunities for residents to become a part
of the decision-making process and reduce negative environmental
impact," said Heidi Pruess, environmental policy administrator for
Mecklenburg County. "The State of the Environment Report is a tool for
understanding our environmental condition while identifying strategies
for ensuring that we have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink,
and healthy land on which to live and recreate."

The 2012 SOER encourages each resident to become a part of helping to
make Mecklenburg County a Sustainable Community by:

• Describing Mecklenburg County's current environmental status for
the public and the Board of County Commissioners
• Highlighting the major environmental issues facing us
• Recommending direction and opportunities for involvement concerning
those issues
• Giving the County objective measures to evaluate progress toward a
clean, healthy environment.

A 2010 survey shows that 49 percent of respondents believe that
protecting the environment is best accomplished at the local level,
significantly more than at the state and federal level. The population
in our region continues to increase, so the time is now to get
involved and improve our environmental quality of life, becoming a
Sustainable Community.

Local Alzheimer's advocates head to DC to appeal to Congress

Six Charlotte area residents will participate in the Alzheimer's
Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., April 23-25. Greg and
Laura Mercer, Dr. Bryan Connell, Dr. Jon McKinsey, William Scurry and
Teresa Hoover along with other advocates from across North Carolina,
will join hundreds of people with the disease, caregivers and family
members from across the nation to engage in the democratic process and
directly appeal to their members of Congress about Alzheimer's disease.

The Advocacy Forum will include a keynote address from Health and
Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, a candlelight tribute
rally, educational sessions and updates on research and legislative
efforts. The event culminates when the advocates descend on Capitol
Hill to meet directly with legislators.

Alzheimer's advocates were vital to the passage of the National
Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) and will now be asking members of
Congress to support an aggressive National Alzheimer's Plan that
accelerates and prioritizes government efforts on Alzheimer's
necessary to change the trajectory of the disease. Today an estimated
5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's - a progressive and
fatal neurodegenerative disease that has no way to prevent, cure or
even slow its progression; and by mid-century as many as 16 million
people will have Alzheimer's.

In North Carolina alone, nearly 170,000 residents have Alzheimer's and
as many as 415,521 friends and family members manage the significant
emotional, physical and financial challenges of caregiving for their
loved ones.

Because Alzheimer's simply can't wait, it is crucial for lawmakers to
address the Alzheimer's crisis with the same commitment they
demonstrated in the legislation's historic passage. Greg and Laura
Mercer hope to represent all of the families that have been impacted
by Alzheimer's as Laura was diagnosed in 2008 at age 48 with young-
onset Alzheimer's.

"I'm one of millions of people in the United States affected by
Alzheimer's disease," said Laura Mercer. "This disease doesn't just
happen to individuals; its ripple effects are felt throughout entire
families and communities. I am going to Capitol Hill to tell lawmakers
the Alzheimer's epidemic must be meaningfully addressed by government
and a strong national strategy would signal their recognition of this
fact."

While the human toll is significant, the Alzheimer's Association 2012
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report also revealed the costs
to the nation to care for individuals with Alzheimer's or other
dementias are staggering as well. In the United States, care costs
will total an estimated $200 billion this year, including $140 billion
paid by Medicare and Medicaid and these costs are projected to soar to
$1.1 trillion in 2050.

For more information on how you can advocate visit www.alz.org/advocacy.

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health
organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is
to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research;
to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to
reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our
vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more information, visit
alz.org or call our 24-Hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Frenzel Properties Holds Benefit Concert for A Child's Place on May 11

Frenzel Properties, a boutique residential real estate firm serving
the greater Charlotte area, is holding a benefit concert with country
and bluegrass band Simpler Times to support A Child's Place, a local
nonprofit that is helping to erase the impact of homelessness on
children and their education. The concert will be held at Andrew
Blair's (1600 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209) on Friday, May 11
from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. The concert is $10 per person with 100 percent
of the admission going to A Child's Place's My Place summer day camp
program for rising first through fifth grade students. In addition to
financial support, Frenzel Properties will also be collecting new
towels, flip flops and goggles for the 150 campers' swim lessons.

Frenzel Properties has partnered with A Child's Place for the past two
years and donates a portion of all home sale commissions to help the
nonprofit, currently helping over 3,200 homeless children in the
Charlotte area. The firm also sponsors a homeless family at Christmas
through A Child's Place.

"A Child's Place does wonderful, heartwarming work in our community
providing stability for kids and their families that don't have a
home," said Kelly Frenzel, owner and broker for Frenzel Properties.
"Sadly, in our current economy, the number of homeless families has
increased, creating an even greater need for help. Our firm wants to
make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives, but in the
community as a whole and we are blessed to help support A Child's
Place's My Place summer day camp program, which provides homeless
children with a safe, fun and educational environment for the summer."

About A Child's Place's My Place Summer Day Camp
A Child's Place's (ACP) My Place summer day camp is an eight week
opportunity for rising first through fifth grade students. When the
academic year comes to a close, homeless children lose the structure
and food school provides. My Place summer day camp provides these
students with a safe, fun and educational environment for the summer.
My Place allows these children to take a break from the familial and
situational hardships they must deal with on a daily basis to be
children, enjoy the summer, and understand the importance of academic
success. For more information, visit www.AChildsPlace.org.

About Frenzel Properties
Frenzel Properties is a full-service residential real estate brokerage
firm that strives to provide exceptional representation for buyers and
sellers. More than just access to the local MLS, the firm adds value
by managing the complete buying or selling process, assisting in due
diligence, ensuring the right lifestyle fit and a thorough analysis of
each property's value. Frenzel Properties is located in Dilworth at
700 East Boulevard, Suite 2, Charlotte, NC 28203. For more
information about Frenzel Properties or to view property listings,
please visit www.FrenzelProperties.com or call (704) 560-0117.

CMS Board of Education extends offer to Morrison

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has preliminarily
selected Dr. Heath Morrison from three finalists for the
superintendency. Contract negotiations are currently under way and
once complete, the Board will vote at a regular meeting to officially
approve the hire of Dr. Morrison and his contract.

Dr. Morrison is presently superintendent of schools in Washoe County
(Reno), Nevada. He began his career in Maryland, working in Charles
and Montgomery counties as a teacher and administrator, before taking
the Reno job in 2009. He, CMS administrator Ann Clark and Memphis City
Schools leader Dr. Kriner Cash were the finalists for the CMS job.

"We had three very talented individuals in the list of finalists. All
of them had unique strengths and areas of expertise," said Ericka
Ellis-Stewart, chair of the Board of Education. "But we believe that
Dr. Morrison is the right leader for CMS now. He brings energy and
experience to the many challenges facing our district, as well as a
strong commitment to excellence and achievement."

The Board will formally vote on Dr. Morrison's selection at its
regularly scheduled meeting April 24.

Outcroppings Trail to Chimney Rock Reopens April 14

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, one of the Southeast's most
iconic and popular outdoor travel destinations, is scheduled to reopen
the Outcroppings trail on Saturday, April 14. The rebuilt trail
offers new stunning views of the Park, increased capacity and improved
comfort with more places to rest.

The reopening of the Outcroppings trail, which leads from the upper
parking lot to the Chimney stairs, permanently restores hiking access
to the Chimney, the Opera Box, Devil's Head and Skyline trail to
Exclamation Point, the highest point in the Park. The modernized
elevator and Sky Lounge Gift Shop & Deli are expected to reopen
sometime later this spring. Discounted admission rates as of April 14
will be $12/adult, $5/youth (ages 6-15) and free for kids under 6.

"NC State Parks is thrilled to see months of planning and years of
guest commitment carry this project from a vision into a tremendous
reality. The dedication of our construction teams, park staff and our
community support has made this exciting project a true success and we
are pleased to be able to reveal this incredible new feature here at
Chimney Rock State Park," said Adrienne Wallace, Park Superintendent,
Chimney Rock State Park.

"The rebuilt Outcroppings trail offers new perspectives for our
guests. It's like upgrading from a mountaintop gravel road to the Blue
Ridge Parkway. It's an easier, more enjoyable trek for the family with
new stunning views of Chimney Rock and the Gorge," said Mary Jaeger-
Gale, General Manager, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park.

Awesome Views, Spacious Trail. Upgrading the Outcroppings trail
preserves access to the Park's iconic centerpiece for generations
while improving the guest experience. Landings are placed every 12
vertical feet of climb to facilitate rest stops, and the new six-foot-
wide stairways, which increase capacity, have a gentler incline to
make it physically easier for guests to hike to the Chimney.

A Construction Marvel. Four helicopter airlift missions were conducted
to transport tens of thousands of pounds of steel, wood, construction
materials and equipment to the trail construction site. The airlifts
saved an estimated 6-8 weeks of construction time on the project,
which began in December 2011. Dangling from a 250-foot rope attached
to the helicopter, large steel columns were carefully threaded between
large trees and lowered into new concrete footings with a precision
down to inches. The ex-military pilot of Pirate Airlift from Atlanta
stated this project was the "most challenging job in 21 years of
business." The general contractor for the trail reconstruction, Taylor
& Murphy Construction Co. of Asheville, engineered pulley systems to
transport heavy materials up the mountain.

Elevator Modernization. Originally opened in 1949, the Park's 26-story
elevator is nearing its completion in late spring on an extensive
modernization project. Almost every part including the original
elevator car is being upgraded or replaced. Construction on the
adjacent metal evacuation stairs is complete. The Sky Lounge Gift Shop
& Deli has been renovated to make its restrooms wheelchair accessible,
and it will offer improved retail and food selections. It is expected
to reopen simultaneously with the elevator at an unscheduled date.

Restrooms Renovation. Renovation of the Park restrooms on the Meadows
and top parking lot to make them wheelchair accessible is nearing
completion, and they are expected to reopen later this month. New
sustainable fixtures include waterless urinals, low-flow toilets, low-
flow faucets with automatic shutoff and automated hand dryers. New
sinks and partitions also have been installed. The elaborate interior
paintings by Park muralist Clive Haynes will be preserved.

Outcroppings Trail Reconstruction by the Numbers:

§ Total # of Stairs to the Chimney: 491

§ Stairs Rebuilt for Winter 2012 Project: 348 steps; 203 feet of
elevation change; 517 feet in length

§ Lbs. of Steel: 82,900

§ Lbs. of Wood: 58,600

§ Bolts & Screws: 16,000

§ Man Hours Worked: 8,800

§ Construction Workers: 14

Friends of Chimney Rock State Park. Want to help the Park create more
outdoor recreational opportunities? Join the Friends of Chimney Rock
State Park by visiting theirFacebook page or downloading a membership
application.

About Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is a developing international
outdoor attraction located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on Highway
64/74A in Chimney Rock, N.C. It has been recognized as one of the
Southeast's most iconic and popular travel destinations for more than
100 years. In 2012, the Park is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of
the release of The Last of the Mohicans, which was filmed in Chimney
Rock. The Park's 535-million-year-old monolith called Chimney Rock
offers guests 75-mile panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake
Lure. The Park features one of the highest waterfalls of its kind east
of the Mississippi River, Hickory Nut Falls, at 404 feet. A
destination for travel groups, weddings and special events, the Park
also hosts innovative educational programs for schools, homeschoolers,
scouts and summer camps. Visit Chimney Rock's website at
chimneyrockpark.com. More information on current Capital Improvement
projects at chimneyrockpark.com/progress or by calling 800-277-9611.

Oaklawn Language Academy PTSA Gives back to the Charlotte

With today's economy, homelessness is at an all-time high and the PTSA
at Oaklawn Language Academy is joining the fight against
homelessness. Oaklawn Walks for Life is about improving lives, not
only in helping to make someone's life better but also teaching the
students at Oaklawn a life lesson about caring for others.

Students, parent, neighbors, and the community of Charlotte will
participate in a 3k walk/run. The walk-run will begin at 9 am on
April 14, 2012. Register by April 10, 2012 and receive a discount.
Early registration is $15.00. Register the day of the event at 1810
Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte NC 28216 from 8-8:45. Late registration is
$20.00. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Men's Shelter of
Charlotte.

Information about Oaklawn Language Academy:

Our staff, parents and the community are united in our commitment to
raise 21st century global citizens. Our vision statement concentrates
on developing an excellent dual language immersion program to promote
bilingual, biliterate and bicultural 21st century learners. Oaklawn
Language Academy is currently a full magnet program offering language
immersion education in Spanish for grades K - 6. Language immersion
education uses a foreign language as the medium of instruction for the
standard course of study. Research confirms the benefits of language
immersion education go beyond acquiring a foreign language to improve
skills in math and science in higher grades. Native speakers from
throughout the world staff our newly renovated building, located near
Uptown Charlotte.

Information about Men's Shelter of Charlotte:

The mission of the Men's Shelter of Charlotte (MSC) is to be
dedicated to providing safe emergency shelter while working to end
homelessness for each man. For 30 years MSC has ensured that homeless
men have access to shelter while also providing them with meals,
showers, clothing, and other basic necessities. The key to their
success going forward is helping homeless men obtain and maintain both
income and housing. Many of the men they serve are disabled,
veterans, or elderly. For others, however, employment income provides
the path to self-sufficiency, yet they have barriers that make finding
jobs on their own difficult. MSC is working hard to provide better
access to all income avenues for the men we serve. Without some form
of income, housing is impossible. It costs less than $20 per day to
shelter and provide supportive services for one man. The shelter
serves approximately 585 men per night. For additional information
visit their website at: www.mensshelterofcharlotte.org

Come out and support Oaklawn Language Academy's PTSA efforts to
improve the lives of homeless men and the students of Oaklawn.

To donate or become a sponsor please, contact Michelle Delury or Ann
Waller at 980-343-0400.

Register or donate at Oaklawn Language Academys website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/oaklawnMS/Pages/SpecialEvents.aspx

Also, drop off the registration form and entry fee at Oaklawn Language
Academy, 1810 Oaklawn Ave. Charlotte NC 28216.