September 27, 2007
1:30 PM Official launch
3:00 PM Interactive sessions
RAVE, Religion And Violence E-learning
(www.theRAVEproject.org)
RAVE is officially launched in Charlotte, designed to help pastors and ministry leaders get online domestic violence training and local contacts of programs and services in their area.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
115 West 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
For more information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568.
October 1, 2007
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
For more information call Tiffany Garner at 704-687-3899.
October 2, 2007
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Series
Substance Abuse & Domestic Violence
Presenter: Wanda Anderson, Shelter For Battered Women
St. Peter's Catholic Church
507 South Tryon Street
FREE
Bring your lunch
For more information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568
October 11, 2007
Noon - 1 p.m.
Food For Thought
"Sacred Silence: Domestic Abuse & the Faith Community"
Presenter: Mecklenburg Ministries
Come and hear two survivors of domestic violence who will share their experience and insights to how the faith community can be more proactive on this vital issue.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1000 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
For further information call Maria Hanlin at 704-347-2404 or http://www.meckmin.org or Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568
October 15, 2007
10 am start (9 am Registration & Range)
ASIS 9th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Domestic Violence Services of the Women's Commission
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
For further information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568. To register call: Thomas Vidak at 800-868-2876 or thomas.vidak@securitasinc.com
October 19, 2007
7:30 p.m. Face-off
Columbia Inferno vs. Charlotte Checkers
Bring an old-used cell phone and receive a free ticket to a future Charlotte Checkers hockey game.
Bobcats Arena
333 East Trade Street
For tickets call 704-342-4423 or go to www.gocheckers.com
For further information call Mike Sexton at 704-432-1568.
October 21, 2007
6 p.m.
"Stand With Me" Candlelight Vigil & Memorial
Presented by the DVAC Interfaith Committee
Temple Beth El
5101 Providence Rd
FREE
For more information call Marage Romeo Blakeney at 704-943-6765 or Marsha Stickler at 704-365-2293
October 26, 2007
6:00 PM
Unveiling The Mask: A Party With A Purpose
Diamonds & Pearls Entertainment hosts this masquerade party designed to heighten the public's awareness of domestic violence and abusive relationships. The proceeds will benefit the victims served by the Mecklenburg County Women's Commission and United Family Services.
Location: Mahlon Adams Pavilion
$25
For more information call 704-519-8999 or go to http://www.dnp-entertainment.com/Events.php to purchase tickets.
Every Sunday
7:30 PM.
"When Love Hurts"
A 4-part series will be airing on Day of Discovery every Sunday this month:
October 7 When Abuse is Worse than Divorce
October 14 When Submission is Misused
October 21 When Apologies are Dangerous
October 28 When the Church is Needed
This program is airing on WSOC-TV at 10AM in Charlotte, NC.
A listing of other local station air times can be found by clicking on Day of Discovery's station listing.
