At the City Council announcement period, members outlined a series of upcoming community events across multiple districts, including a District 8 community bingo night, several bulk trash drop-offs, a winter coat drive and a number of neighborhood meetings and town halls.

The announcements provided dates, times and locations intended for residents to access services and participate in local meetings. District 8 highlighted a community bingo night and a bulk-item drop-off day; District 13 publicized office hours and a bulk-trash-and-shred event; District 2 and District 15 announced neighborhood meetings and town halls; and other councilors shared traffic-calming and school fundraising notices as well as regional cultural events.

Council Member Harrell said District 8 will hold a community bingo night on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at Smith Springs Community Center, and a bulk item drop-off on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. Harrell also announced a winter coat drive running through January with drop-off at Hamilton United Methodist Church; drop-off hours were listed as 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Harrell invited Sunday donations during the church's stated hours.

Council Member Bradford reminded residents of District 13 that regular office hours are held the third Saturday each month at the Duncan on Broadway Parkway; she said October office hours fall on Oct. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Bradford also said a bulk-trash and "Ida and Shred" event will be held Oct. 18 and directed residents to social media for more information. She announced a District 13 WhatsApp channel for constituent updates and said sign-up instructions are available on her Facebook page and in her newsletter.

Budget Chair Toombs announced the District 2 monthly community meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the North Precinct community room.

Councilmember Gregg invited constituents to a town hall this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Donaldson Branch Library to discuss zoning legislation currently before the council and to provide an update on growth in District 15.

Council Member Gatt notified residents of the Richland West End neighborhood of a traffic-calming meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, and said information is available on the NDOT website, in his newsletter and on the council webpage. Gatt also encouraged support for Sylvan Park Parent Teacher Organization fundraising to assist students.

During the waiting period while some colleagues arrived, the presiding pro tem offered a land acknowledgement and noted two upcoming community events: the Black Pride Roots and Rhythm Festival, set for Oct. 10'12, and the annual Indian Education Pow Wow at Long Hunter State Park hosted by the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee Inc.; the pro tem provided a contact phone number for the NAIA office.

Council Member Evans added that the powwow takes place in District 12 and encouraged participation.

After the announcements, the council closed the announcement period and adjourned the meeting.