From a hiring event to a television trivia night, there's plenty to enjoy in Charlotte this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Paradies Lagardere Hiring Event
From the event description:
Our hiring event will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus located at 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte. Paradies Lagardère is a company with caring and friendly people, a family culture, and a genuine vision for the future. The company’s first-class approach to retail makes being a part of Paradies-Lagardère a truly rewarding experience.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd.
Admission: Free
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'The Office' Trivia at World of Beer Charlotte
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Fact. "The Office" Trivia at World of Beer Charlotte is the most fun you can have in Charlotte on Wednesday, May 15. Take a break from being the World's Best Boss, your classes at art school or beet farming to prove you know the most about the Dunder Mifflin family. Prizes will be awarded in lieu of Dundees, and you don't want to be left empty handed. For reservations visit: https://officewobc050819.eventbrite.com.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 7-9 p.m.
Where: World of Beer Charlotte, 210 E. Trade St., #E280
Admission: Free
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Urbanites Lunch N Learn: How You Can Engage with Homelessness
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If you've ever been asked for money, noticed someone carrying all of their belongings, or began to worry about a stranger you see struggling every day, this lunch & learn is for you! Courtney Fowlkes, SABER co-clinical director, and Allison Winston, street outreach director, will coach you on how to interact with people experiencing homelessness, what resources are available to them, and how you can help.
When: Thursday, May 16, noon-1 p.m.
Where: Foundation for the Carolinas, 220 N. Tryon St.
Admission: Free
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Some Wounds Don't Heal: The Neurobiology of Childhood Trauma Exposure
From the event description:
Presented by Dr. Kathleen S. Jordan, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-P, FAEN. Trauma exposure in childhood is a public health problem of significant magnitude. Both the short- and long-term effects of childhood trauma exposure may lead to devastating outcomes on the child’s physical, emotional, psychological, cognitive, and social health and well-being. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the effects of childhood trauma exposure on the developing brain and the effect that this stress may have on a child’s neurodevelopment. Ultimately, exposure to childhood trauma may lead to lifelong biochemical, functional, and structural changes in the brain.
When: Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Carolinas College of Health Sciences, 1200 Blythe Blvd., Room #190
Admission: Free
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Community Conversation: Children First, Ending Generational Trauma
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Please join us for a community conversation in recognition of National Mental Health, Foster Care and Trauma Awareness Month.
When: Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Sage Restaurant and Lounge, 505 E. Sixth St.
Admission: Free
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