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Learn about volunteering opportunities

Posted: Sunday, May. 10, 2009
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Charlotte area members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently held a Day of Service. More than 3,000 volunteers collected 105,000 pounds of food for the Second Harvest food bank, and worked on 20 projects at parks, community centers, homeless shelters and schools. At Gastonia's Pleasant Ridge Elementary (above), 130 volunteers built benches, painted and did landscaping work. Mormon headquarters in Salt Lake City sent a film crew to shoot footage of all the work. It will be shown on BYUTV at the church's general conference this fall. COURTESY OF CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS


Sharon Presbyterian

Public forum: Learn about volunteering opportunities at local public schools for fall 2009. Representatives from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Samantha Evans, director of volunteers and partnerships, available to answer questions. 7 p.m. May 11, 5201 Sharon Road. 704-553-0869.

Hickory Grove Presbyterian Lunch and learn: “From Stress to Success: Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster of Unemployment.” Speakers include life and job coach Jeannie Fennell, employment transition specialist Linda Shrum, chaplain Elizabeth Hyland. Free. Lunch, networking, door prizes. 10:30 a.m. May 12. 5735 East W.T. Harris Blvd. Reservations requested. 704-535-9999 ext. 213.

Mecklenburg Ministries

Food for thought: Lunch and documentary “Souls of Our Students,” featuring local high school students sharing heartfelt reflections on realities of life in Charlotte, how it feels to be “different” in a community that is increasingly diverse. Lunch available for $6. Noon-1 p.m. May 14, Covenant Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1000 E. Morehead St. Reservations: meckmin@meckmin.org.

Steele Creek Presbyterian

Yard sale: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16. 7407 Steele Creek Road. 704-588-1290.

City of God Ministries

New community outreach: Two Fish & Five Loaves Pantry offers food, love, prayer to anyone seeking assistance. Distribution hours 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays and by appointment. 3501 Tuckaseegee Road. 704-395-8685; www.twofishfiveloavespantry.com.

Lake Wylie Lutheran

Career support group: Explore ups and downs of current job market, how it affects you. Practical solutions, networking, Christian support. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 2906 Highway 160, Fort Mill, S.C. www.lakewylielutheran.org.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist

Master plan completed: WGM Design Inc., Charlotte architectural and land planning firm, has completed long-range master planning study for the church.

Turning Points Ministries

Family movie night: Free; refreshments served. 6-8 p.m. May 16, Crowder's Creek Elementary School gymnasium, 5515 S. Charlotte Highway, Clover, S.C.. 803-746-5080.

Douglas Presbyterian

Dedication: Church to dedicate monument to all 88 veterans buried in its cemetery, from War Between the States, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam. 3 p.m. May 17. 2325 Sunday Place, Lancaster, S.C.

Compiled by Erica Batten

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