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At The HUB, faith is expressed in many more ways than words and songs.

Correspondent

Six months after my mother, Rose Beebe, passed away from Alzheimer’s, I was doing my best to move on with my life after caring for her for four years and as a recent empty nester whose only child had gone to college.

Compiled by Lauren Bailey

On May 17, First Book-Charlotte is holding its 7{+t}{+h} annual spring gala, the only fundraiser for the year, said Wendi Reichard, 57, board member and gala chair. The gala will be held at Providence Country Club from 7-11 p.m. WCNC News Channel 36’s Larry Sprinkle will host and emcee. This special evening will benefit grant recipients by giving at-risk children in their programs the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

Uptown’s 5 Church celebrates its one year anniversary with a dinner party May 16. Executive Chef Jamie Lynch will prepare a three-course menu, along with Chef de Cuisine Kyle Rhodes. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine throughout dinner, as well as a few of the restaurant’s favorites: North Carolina grouper, Indian spiced potato pierogies and roasted mushroom gnocchi. Live music will be provided by DJ Edward Shouse and Guest. The 5 Church team plans to unveil the new spring/summer menu at the party and provide guests with a few celebratory surprises throughout the evening. Call or visit their website to reserve your spot. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital.

Devonshire Elementary: The school is one of five nationally to have earned the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color School Award. The awards were based on traditional measures, including test scores, graduation rates and college attendance. School staff will attend the Gathering of Leaders to present strategies used for academic success. Currently, 93 percent of students are achieving at or above grade level in math and 64 percent are at or above grade level in literacy.

One south Charlotte student will spend this summer making artwork in preparation for her senior year.

Compiled by Erica Batten

The fine arts students at Community House Middle School presented more than its Spring Concert in early May, they donated more than $2,000 to Purple Heart Homes USA.