Here’s a few links to getting started with Ruby and the Ruby on Rails Framework
Quickstarts
Try Ruby in your browser, no installing required: tryruby
Offical Ruby Quickstart: ruby-lang.org
List of Puzzles, Ruby, and Rails resources: iwanttolearnruby.com
Tutorials
RailsApps tutorials and guides RailsApps
Excellent Beginner and Advanced level tutorials: jumpstartlab.com
Want to learn more about Exceptions on Ruby?: exceptionalcreatures.com
Screencasts
An update to date subscription service that has new videos every week: Drifting Ruby
Great collection screencasts with a wide variety of topics, including live coding sessions with experienced web developers: pluralsight
An older collection, but one of the largest collections of free Ruby on Rails videos: Railscasts
Tutoring
Getting kids involved with Ruby: ruby4kids.com
User Groups
Official Charlotte Ruby Homepage: charlotte-ruby.github.io
Charlotte Ruby Meetup Page: meetup.com/charlotte-rb
Charlotte Ruby Slack Channel: charlotte-ruby.slack.com
Not around the Charlotte Area and looking for user groups nearby? Check here