High-energy Zumba sessions are an important part of staying healthy for members at Camino Community Church in Charlotte, where some members are part of the Village HeartBEAT program. (Qcitymetro File Photo: Glenn H. Burkins)

Monday

Charlotte NetworkNite – Speed Networking
Firewater Restaurant & Bar | 8708 JW Clay Blvd. | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Speed Networking works a lot like speed sating without the ā€œdating.ā€ A structured opportunity to meet accomplished business professionals face to face, one business professional at a time. More info

Tuesday

Circuit Training
Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church | 1243 West Blvd.| 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Meet in the Church’s exercise room for an hour of physical activity. This event is hosted by Village Heart B.E.A.T, a Mecklenburg County Public Health Initiative to reduce heart disease and obesity in the African American and Hispanic community. More info

Wednesday

Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race, and Privilege
Barber ā€œBlack Boxā€ Theatre @ Davidson College | 310 N Main St., Davidson, NC | 7:30 p.m.
Originally commissioned by The New Black Fest, this event showcases a collection of short plays reflecting on race relations in the United States. The show will run through Nov. 12. More info

Thursday

Export Essentials – Charlotte Edition- Growing Minority and Women-owned Small Businesses
CPCC – Small Business Center | 112 Charlottetowne Avenue | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce to learn how to finance exports and grow your business internationally. More info

Friday

Unwind and Dine in Historic South End Food Tour
South End District | 4 p.m.
This is your last chance to explore the diversity of establishments that have turned this once industrial neighborhood into a vibrant community of new businesses. South End has something for everyone to enjoy with local craft beers, food trucks, wine bars, and fine dining. More info

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