Learning in Charlotte: Cooking, financial literacy, avoiding scams
Healthy cooking
Chef Alyssa presents “Healthy Weeknight Meals” cooking class, 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 24 inside Atherton Market, 2104 South Blvd. $60. To register: www.chefalyssaskitchen.com.
Scam safety workshop
“How to Protect Yourself and Your Family,” 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Jewish Community Center, Gorelick Hall, 5007 Providence Road. Better Business Bureau President and CEO Tom Bartholomy will reveal the top scams of 2015 and teach you how to protect yourself. Free.
Food and art
Food Truck Friday and Artist Showcase, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 25 in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews.
Jan Karon appearance
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Barnes & Noble present an evening with best-selling author Jan Karon, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at ImaginOn, 300 E. Seventh St. Free, reservations required: 704-973-2828.
Financial literacy
AARP presents “Foundation Finances 50+” at Mountain Island Library’s Community Room, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way. This three-part series is offered 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13. The first session covers goal setting and budget planning. Free, reservations required: 704-416-5600.
This story was originally published September 21, 2015 at 9:11 AM with the headline "Learning in Charlotte: Cooking, financial literacy, avoiding scams."