8 listings in Charlotte, NC: free lunches, classes, concerts and help for older adults.
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Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Lift Up CarolinasCharlotte
Nourish Up and Second Harvest Food Bank hand out free fresh produce and other surplus food to households. No ID, referral or financial documents needed; pre-registration is requested so they bring enough. Quantity and variety depend on what's available. Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:30–11:30am.
Verified Oct 27 · nourishup.org
Catch: Pre-registration requested
Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Harris YMCACharlotte
Nourish Up and Second Harvest Food Bank hand out free fresh produce and other surplus food to households. No ID, referral or financial documents needed; pre-registration is requested so they bring enough. Quantity and variety depend on what's available. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:30–11:30am.
Verified Oct 27 · nourishup.org
Catch: Pre-registration requested
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gaston County Library – Main BranchGastonia
New to smartphones? This beginner session covers calls and texts, apps, settings and staying safe online. Bring your phone and your questions. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11am–noon, Main Library multi-purpose room.
Verified Oct 27 · gastonlibrary.org
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Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Myers Park
Myers Park Library turns 70, and local musician Chris McGuire celebrates with 1950s pop songs played from behind the library's tiny front desk. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30–7:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com
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Fri, Nov 20, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gaston County Library – Main BranchGastonia
A guided Northstar Digital Literacy class on Microsoft Word basics, held after hours in the Main Library's computer center. Friday, November 20, 2026, 3–4pm. Register by phone at 704-868-2164, ext. 1315. Other sessions cover Google Docs (Nov 6) and Excel (Dec 4).
Verified Oct 27 · gastonlibrary.org
Catch: Registration required: call 704-868-2164 ext. 1315
Sat, Dec 12, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gaston County Library – Main BranchGastonia
Textile historian Kent Hester of the Gaston County Museum of Art and History tells the story of McAdenville and how it became Christmas Town USA. Recommended for adults and teens. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11am–noon, in the Main Library's auditorium. No registration needed.
Verified Oct 27 · gastonlibrary.org
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's DigiLit program offers free digital-literacy classes, from computer basics to Excel and Canva, taught by library staff online and at many branches. There are classes in Spanish (DigiLit en español), Senior Planet classes for people 50+, and free one-on-one technology tutoring appointments.
Verified Oct 27 · cmlibrary.org
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Nourish Up pantries (Mecklenburg County)Charlotte
Nourish Up gives a 7-day supply of groceries, with canned and dry goods plus fresh produce, dairy and meat when available, through client-choice pantries across the county, a drive-thru pantry, a mobile food pharmacy and home delivery. No charge regardless of income. Call 704-523-4333 for immediate help.
Verified Oct 27 · nourishup.org
Catch: Referral needed from a professional (doctor, clergy, agency or social worker) · Mecklenburg County residents or people traveling into the county · Up to 12 times a year
