Those who are able are asked to donate clothing and household items at one of the 39 drop off sites within the Charlotte area. North Carolina's Low Income Energy Assistance Program will give families a one time cash payment to help pay their heating costs. Families who are found eligible will receive a check in early February. The membership committee of West Charlotte High School National Alumni Association, Inc. will be lauching an on going membership drive beginning Oct. 1, 2001. The association provides scholarships, contributes to the sports program and other school related activities, and serve in the student mentoring initiative.
Membership is open to West Charlotte graduates and other interested persons.
Beatties Ford Road Senior Center, located at Friendship Baptist Church, will be offering educational and recreational classes for people 55 years and older. Classes begin the week of Sept. 10, and include beginner bridge, sewing, computer, conversational spanish, and arts and crafts. Low impact aerobics will begin Oct. 9. Pre registration is encouraged. The Piedmont Peace Project is seeking nominations for its 1st Annual Grassroots Leadership Awards Banquet.