October 2, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Take Back The Night
Take Back the Night is an international rally and march that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families.
UNC Charlotte - Belk Tower
9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223
Contact: 704-687-3899 or email wpgrad@uncc.edu
October 4, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Festival of Safety
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Festival of Safety (CMFS) was created by a core group of local government agencies to highlight the many services available to Charlotte-Mecklenburg citizens working to keep our community healthy and safe. Using the same basis as National Night Out, CMFS is designed to bring key agencies, organizations and businesses together to work toward a common goal and provide a platform for everyone to highlight their programs and services.
Arbor Glen Recreation Center and Park
1520 Clanton Road
Jetton Park
19000 Jetton Road
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
For more information call Martha Threatt at 704-336-8630
October 7, 2008
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Series
Substance Abuse & Domestic Violence
Presenter: Mecklenburg County's Area Mental Health & Community Support Services
St. Peter's Catholic Church
507 South Tryon Street
FREE
Bring your lunch
For more information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568
October 16, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
DVSB Training: DV & Substance Abuse
Presenter: Mecklenburg County's Area Mental Health & Community Support Services
Child & Family Services Center
601 East 5th Street
For more information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568
October 19, 2008
6:00 p.m.
"Hope, Healing & Help" Candlelight Vigil & Memorial
Presented by the DVAC Interfaith Committee
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church
600 Seigle Avenue
FREE
For more information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568
October 21, 2008
10 am start (9 am Registration & Range)
ASIS 10th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Domestic Violence Services of the Women's Commission
Regent Park Golf Club
To register call: Thomas Vidak at 800-868-2876 or thomas.vidak@securitasinc.com
For further information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568.
Every Sunday
A 4-part series "When Love Hurts" will be airing on Day of Discovery every Sunday this month. "When Love Hurts" airs on WAXN-TV at 9:30 am in Charlotte, NC.