ALL NEW
Each month during the Fall/Winter CU Series there will be a specific theme with four workshops addressing that theme. Residents are encouraged to participate in all classes for the month, but may attend individual workshops if preferred.  

September: Homeownership
Freedom Library
1230 Alleghany Street
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.

Buying a Home, Buying into a Neighborhood
9/10/09
Discuss steps to becoming a homeowner and the importance of owners, renters, and landlords creating a strong neighborhood.

ABCs of Foreclosure
9/16/09
Learn about foreclosure prevention tips, resources, and assistance programs, and how these tools can help to stabilize neighborhoods.

"How To" Home Repair
9/22/09
Explore available home repair programs and learn about basic home repairs, such as winterizing windows and replacing locks and doors.

Neighborhood Networking
9/30/09
Discuss and problem solve current neighborhood issues, especially those impacted by the current housing market.

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October: Building Neighborhood Organizations
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 N. Idlewild Road
*6 — 8 p.m.
*Please note the change in time for all October workshops.

Anatomy of a Neighborhood
10/6/09
Discuss the basic components, standards, and elements of a neighborhood, including neighborhood organizations and HOAs.

Defining Organizational Identity
10/14/09
Learn how to define and promote your organization by examining assets, strengths, and opportunities.

Stop the Madness: Making Meetings Work
10/22/09
Examine ways to hold effective meetings for any level, including facilitation basics and guidelines for parliamentary procedure.

Getting Things Done...By More Than One!
10/27/09
Learn how to be a more effective organization by understanding roles and responsibilities, delegating tasks, and developing future leaders.

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November: Health and Safety
YWCA
3420 Park Road
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.

Safe Homes, Safe Communities
11/3/09
Examine safety tips for homes and communities, including CPTED surveys and neighborhood crime watch programs.

The Unspoken Crimes in Neighborhoods
11/12/09
Explore the impact on individuals and neighborhoods from youth and adult violence and learn of available resources.

Family and Community Emergency Preparedness
11/18/09
Learn what you need to know about emergency preparedness, including evacuation plans and CPR.

Neighborhood Networking
11/23/09
Discuss and problem solve current neighborhood issues, especially those impacted by health and safety issues. 

 Register

December/January: Neighborhood Resources
University City Library
301 East WT Harris Blvd.
6:30 —  8:30 p.m.

Your City and You: All About Charlotte
12/2/09
Gain an understanding or our local government, including elected bodies, basic city facts, and available city services.

Grant Writing Made Easy
12/9/09
Examine basics of grant writing, tips on completing an application, and resources for neighborhoods, business, and non-profits.

Partnering for Progress
1/7/10
Learn basic partnership components, as well as steps to forming and managing these relationships.

Partner Networking Extravaganza
1/13/10
Experience an opportunity to network with representatives from the City, County, and other agencies.

SPECIAL SERIES AND MORE
Also new this year to the CU program are special series and popular individual workshops to be held periodically during the mornings and afternoons.  These workshops are currently being scheduled.  Please check back for more information.