Finding Affordable Housing Thursday, 12:15 p.m., Main Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, 310 North Tryon St.
Housing Appeals Board Thursday, 2 p.m., Old City Hall, 600 East Trade St., www.charmeck.org.
Former Army Sgt. Darren Manzella, gay medic once featured on 60 Minutes will speak about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." He will be joined by former Air Force Sgt. David Hall, who has filed suit over the policy. Friday, 7 p.m. snacks, 7:30 p.m. program, The Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 820 Hamilton St., Suite B-11, 704-333-0144.
Air Quality Commission Monday, 5:30 p.m., Hal Marshall Services Center, 700 North Tryon St., www.charmeck.org.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustments Tuesday, 9 a.m., Government Center, 600 East Fourth St., www.charmeck.org.
Board of Equalization and Review July 31, 9 a.m., Walton Building, 700 East Stonewall St., Sixth Floor, Room 603. www.charmeck.org.
DEMONSTRATION peace and gas prices protest, Aug. 2, 1 p.m., Corner of Independence Boulevard and East Third Street, www.charlotteaction.blogspot.com, 704-492-5226.
Peace Vigils Every Wednesday 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Corner of Hawthorne Lane and Seventh Street as well as corner of Queens and Providence roads. 704-641-9463.
Charlotte City Council workshop First Monday of the month. 5 p.m. Government Center, 600 East Fourth St., Room 267. Citizens' Forum begins at 7:30 p.m., www.charmeck.org.
Charlotte City Council business Second Monday of the month. 5 p.m. dinner/briefing, Room 267. 7 p.m. business meeting, chamber. Government Center, 600 East Fourth St., www.charmeck.org.
Charlotte City Council zoning Third Monday of the month. 5 p.m. dinner in meeting chamber conference room. Continues at 6 p.m. in meeting chamber. Government Center, 600 East Fourth St., www.charmeck.org.
Charlotte City Council business Fourth Monday of the month. 5 p.m. dinner/briefing, Room 267. 7 p.m., business meeting and Citizens' Forum, chamber. Government Center, 600 East Fourth St., www.charmeck.org.
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Regular meeting First and third Tuesdays of the month. 5 p.m. dinner/briefing, Room 267. 7 p.m., business meeting, chamber. Government Center, 600 East Fourth St., www.charmeck.org.
Please e-mail civic and political events to karen.shugart@creativeloafing.com.
