News Around Town: One of the most popular Culture Blocks programs through ASC are the workshops with Clayworks. Thanks to the pandemic, Clayworks is offering the popular program via Zoom, which also means there are more spaces per class to participate. Register online, pick up your air dry clay from the Independence Branch (6000 Conference Dr., Charlotte, NC 28212), then learn from the Clayworks staff several different ways to build with clay. Need inspiration? This is exactly why we have Pinterest!

One Good Thing: Looking for a way to get more active? WFH step count limited to bathroom breaks and refrigerator runs? WFAE has a Charlotte Walks challenge through the end of February. Rest assured, Matthews can walk, too.

Yikes, the difference an “1” can make. Livable Meck’s lunchtime session about the County Budget is actually on Tuesday, February 2, at noon. (We originally reported Friday, February 12.) Registration is required for the virtual (WebEx) event.