Community Events & Newsletters
Celebrating the milestones that move our community forward.
From graduations and galas to sweet sixteens — these are the moments our LIBAC family is invited to honor together. Tap any flyer to view full details, and subscribe below to receive the next Jones-Raynes 2026 community newsletter.
Campaign Calendar
Every date that matters.
Past mixers, upcoming graduations, galas, and the LIBAC election day — all in one calendar.
June 2026
Community Events
Mark your calendar.
Graduations, galas, sweet sixteens — when our community celebrates, we show up together. Click any flyer for full event details, location, and how to RSVP.
Derrick "DJ" Neal Jr.'s Graduation
Garinger High School · Hosted by Beatrice Varnie & Family
- 3:30 PM
- Truliant Amphitheater
Keith Jubah — Class of 2026
Commencement & Celebration Cookout
- 3:30 PM
- Bojangles Coliseum
Washington Tarplah Young Jr. — Graduate 2026
Commencement Ceremony & Cookout
- 9:00 AM
- UNC Halton Arena
Nigel Raynes — Class of 2026
Butler High School · NC State University Bound
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Truliant Amphitheater
LACBRASKA Gala Dinner & Ball
Liberian Association of Catholic Brother & Sister Knights in the Americas
- 6:00 PM
- Comfort Suites University — Research Park
India's Sweet 16 Celebration
An evening of light, family, and joy
- 7:00 PM
- 601 Milestone Venue
Iseman Ruphene Yates — Class of 2026
Myers Park High School · Hosted by Songa & Ruth
- 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Grad Party Location
Jones-Raynes Campaign Fish Fry
Good Food. Strong Community. Better Together.
- From 12:00 PM — we will be mobilizing!
- Claude Freeman Dr
LIBAC Thanksgiving Service — Liberia 2026 Independence
Opening worship service for the LIBAC Independence Day 2026 Celebration
- 3:00 PM
- Hickory Grove United Methodist Church
LIBAC Independence Day Gala — 2026
Celebrating Our Heritage, Building Our Future · Unity · Culture · Excellence
- 6:00 PM
- Fiesta Banquet Hall 500
LIBAC Festival — Liberia 2026 Independence Celebration
Hosted by the Liberian Community Association of Greater Charlotte · “We bring the traffic, you bring the goodies!”
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sugaw Creek Park
Recognizing 2026 Graduates & Scholarship Awards Service
Closing service of the LIBAC Independence Day 2026 Celebration
- 11:00 AM
- Hickory Grove United Methodist Church
Liberian Community Health Fair & Wellness Initiative
Empowering Healthier Families, Building Stronger Communities
- 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Charlotte, NC
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