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We need to protect vulnerable people in our community, especially the elderly. To make grocery shopping safer, some stores have started setting aside an hour just for elderly or other at-risk people to shop.
Hours differ, so please call your local... Read the whole entry...» If you work in the bar or restaurant industry, and you're now out of work, or your hours have been reduced, you're welcome to a free lunch. The free lunches will be given out Monday to Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., next to Johnny... Read the whole entry...» Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...»
On Saturday, March 21st, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Frozen Kups, 4481 School House Commons, Harrisburg, is giving kids free treats.
Just drive up in front the shop and they'll bring it out to you.
You might also be... Read the whole entry...» Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...»
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It's around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It's owned by artist... Read the whole entry...» We're all feeling the strain, and, honestly, these are still early days. We need to stay home, but that creates huge problems for local businesses. Without people coming to restaurants, stores and breweries, these businesses will struggle, and... Read the whole entry...» Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.” We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots... Read the whole entry...»
The Evening Muse is one of Charlotte's treasures. An intimate music venue in NoDa, it's hosted night after beautiful night of music for years. In addition, the Muse has hosted events like R U OK, CLT?, that brings awareness and...
Read the whole entry...» Snowstorm, hurricanes, tornado watches.There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home unable to go about daily activities. This situation is different and, quite frankly, unprecedented. Our mental health is very... Read the whole entry...» We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery,... Read the whole entry...» One of the results of the schools being closed is that kids who are on the free lunch program might be lacking food. There are two ways for kids to get free meals. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Distributing Meals to Kids Charlotte-Mecklenburg... Read the whole entry...» Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff If you're looking for ways to beat cabin fever, while keeping a healthy distance from crowds, North Carolina State Parks might be the answer. Although park offices and campgrounds are... Read the whole entry...» Many colleges have shut down, and K-12 schools are also closing for a period of time. Students without access to internet services may be unable to keep up with their studies, especially as some libraries are also closing. Charter-Spectrum has... Read the whole entry...» | 