BENEFIT FASHION SHOW -- Uniquities will host a spring fashion show at the West End Wine Bar, 450 W. Franklin St., with food from Elaine's on Franklin, from 6 to 8 p.m., with all proceeds going to UNC's Lineberger Cancer Center. Admission is $5, which includes the show, hors d'ouevres and a beverage. 933-4426, www.uniquities.com.

NETWORKING FOR MOMS -- A free networking meeting for job hunting or career-changing moms at the Chapel Hill Public Library in the downstairs meeting room at 6:30 p.m. www.momsnetworking.org.

BOOKS SANDWICHED IN -- The Books Sandwiched In program sponsored by the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive., to dicuss Paul Theroux's novel "Mosquito Coast." Free and open to the public. 960-5914.

STRIKERS BENEFIT -- A benefit and auction to support striking Moncure Plywood workers will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pittsboro General Store, 39 West St., Pittsboro. Admission is $15. 444-1406.

PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHT -- Antonin Kratochvil, VII Photo Agency cofounder and World Press Photo Award winner, will be the guest speaker at UNC's 50th PhotoNight at 7 p.m. at the FedEx Global Education Center's Nelson Mandela Auditorium. Free and open to the public.

COMPUTER CLASS -- Web Basics II will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic computer skills required. Free. 968-2780.

WOMEN'S WEEKLY WALKS -- Women's Weekly Walks are held every Wednesday through May 27. Meet in front of Weaver Street Market in Carrboro; car pools will go to a nearby walking area. Bring water and walking shoes or boots. 967-3221, 932-1411.

JOB HUNTERS MEETING -- A Networking and Support Group for Job Hunters will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, to energize, create ideas and develop networking strategies. 942-4964.

THURSDAY

PITTSBORO FARMERS MARKET -- The 13th season of the Pittsboro Farmers' Market opens at 3:30 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds east of the circle. The market, featuring local farmers to sell their fresh produce and baked goods, is held every Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. through the Thursday before Thanksgiving, rain or shine.

STORY TIME -- Kids of all ages are welcome to Story Time on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Market Street Books, 610 Market Street in Southern Village. 933-5111.

TODDLER TIME -- Toddler Time is held at the Carrboro Branch Library every Thursday at 4 p.m. Free. 969-3006.

FRIDAY

RELAY FOR LIFE -- The American Cancer Society will hold Relay For Life events simultaneously at UNC's Fetzer Field/Belk Track and N.C. State's Lee Field, starting at 6 p.m. Participants walk around the track relay-style, overnight. Funds raised will go to the American Cancer Society. To join or start a team for the UNC event, go to www.uncrelay.org or e-mail Candice.owen@cancer.org. To join or start a team for the NCSU event, see www.relayforlife.org/NCSU or e-mail carla.ammons@cancer.org.

BOOK LAUNCH PARTY -- Author Joanna Catherine Scott will read from her new book, "Child of the South," at a reading and book launch party at Market Street Books, 610 Market Street in Southern Village. 933-5111.

CIVIL RIGHTS TALK -- Author Thomas J. Sugrue will discuss "Jim Crow's Last Stand: Fighting Educational Inequality North and South," at 7:30 p.m. at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History on the UNC campus.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Bart Ehrman, professor of religious studies at UNC, will read from and discuss his latest book, "Jesus, Interrupted," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Southern Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

COMPUTER CLASS -- Web Basics III will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic computer skills required. Free. 968-2780.

PEACE VIGIL -- Vigils for peace and justice are held every Friday at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, 5 to 6 p.m. Call 942-2535.

SATURDAY

EASTER EGG HUNT -- The Burwell School Historic Site at 319 North Churton Street in Hillsborough will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for children up to age 12 at 2 p.m. Free. Children should bring their own baskets.

EGG HUNT CELEBRATION -- Orange County, the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, and 1360 WCHL Radio will sponsor the annual Children's Egg Hunt Celebration at the future New Hope Park on the corner of N.C. 86 and New Hope Road. Live entertainment, games, prizes and more. Entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m., egg hunt at 10:30. Free. Rain date is April 5 at 2 p.m. Contact Carrboro Recreation & Parks at 918-7364; Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation at 968-2784 or Orange County Parks and Recreation at 245-2660. .

FOOD DRIVE -- The Orange County Campaign for Change will host a Yes We Can food drive to benefit the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services food bank and the TABLE Backpack Buddies program, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TWIG, in the Whole Foods shopping center on Elliott Road.

COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION -- Orange County Solid Waste will present a spring composting demonstration from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Community Center on Estes Drive. Free and open to the public. 968-2788.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Joshua B. Howard will read from and discuss his book, "Long, Obstinate and Bloody: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Southern Village at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

CRUISE-IN -- Cruise-ins With a Twist, a vintage car show, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Shops at Daniel Boone in Hillsborough. Live music, prizes, food and classic cars. www.theshopsatdanielboone.com, 245-3330.

GARDEN TOUR -- Free tours of the N.C. Botanical Garden's display gardens will be offered every Saturday at 10 a.m. Meet in front of the Totten Center, off Old Mason Farm Road. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

FARMERS' MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will be open from 7 a.m. until noon at 301 W. Main St. The year-round market offers farm products, prepared foods and crafts from vendors who live within 50 miles of Carrboro. 280-3326.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME -- Carrboro Branch Library, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Carrboro (inside McDougle Schools), offers Preschool Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. 929-3006.

FARMERS MARKET -- The South Estes Farmers Market at University Mall is open from 8 a.m. to noon. www.southestesfarmersmarket.org.

TOASTMASTERS -- Three Toastmasters clubs meet on Saturdays in Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill CHAT Toastmasters meet at 8 a.m. in Room 17 of Binkley Baptist Church. E-mail adjwold@nc.rr.com. The Chapel Hill Toastmasters meet at 8 a.m. in the University Presbyterian Church Youth Center. E-mail lorieichel@nc.rr.com. The Speakeasy Toastmasters meet at 11 a.m. on Saturdays at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive. E-mail info@speakeasytmc or see www.speakeasytoastmastersclub.com.

SUNDAY

FILM SHOWING -- The Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education, 101 E. Weaver St. Suite G-1, will show the documentary film "La Maldita Vecindad," followed by a discussion, at 5 p.m. 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com.

FIRST SUNDAY -- The Pittsboro Merchants Association will hold the monthly First Sunday event from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Pittsboro. Arts, crafts, music and more. 960-5892, pittsboroshops.com.

CD AND RECORD SHOW -- The eighth biennial Carrboro CD and Record Show will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Forty tables of new and used CDs, vinyl records and music memorabilia. Free. 260-0661, www.musicalroots.net.

BASKETRY GUILD -- The Chapel Hill Basketry Guild will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. For materials, call 929-2058.

JAZZ CONCERT -- The Jazz Saxophones will present a program of easy listening and toe-tapping music at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. A reception to meet the musicians will follow the concert.

MEDITATION GROUP -- A Heart Rhythm Meditation Group meets on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. at Market Street Books, 610 Market Street in Southern Village. Free. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. www.applied-meditation.org.

MONDAY

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class on Good Online Health Information will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Free. 968-2780

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- Gambler's Anonymous meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive. (888) 846-4427.

TUESDAY

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1957's "Desk Set," with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

BOOK SERIES -- Charles Irons will discuss his book, "The Origins of Proslavery Christianity: White and Black Evangelicals in Colonial and Antebellum Virginia," at Wilson Library on the UNC Campus. Reception at 5 p.m., program at 5:45. Free and open to the public. 962-4207.

MOVIE NIGHT -- The Chapel Hill Public Library will show a recently released feature movie in the downstairs meeting room at 6:45 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13. Call 968-2780 for the name of the movie.

MEDITATION AND HEALING -- Tom Spector will discuss meditation and healing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloiser Court, Suite 220. Call 401-9333 to reserve a space.

DIASPORA TALK -- Brown University professor Anthony Bogues will discuss "Reconceptualization of the African Diaspora: The End of Exodus? New Flows and Motions" at 7 p.m. at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, 150 South Road on the UNC campus. Free and open to the public.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Fearrington Farmers' Market begins its 19th season at 4 p.m. Locally produced items including fruits and vegetables, salad greens, potted plants, fresh flowers, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, pastries, prepared meals and more. The Fearrington Farmers' Market is held every Tuesday at 4 p.m. on the lawn beside the Real Estate Sales office in the Village Center.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP -- A free six-week workshop, "Job Search Strategies for Mature Professionals," will offered at The Orange County Skills Development & Job Link Center at 503 W. Franklin St., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. through April 30. www.mikekomives.com, 794-8158.

TAI CHI -- The Cornucopia House cancer support center offers a class in Tai Chi for Health on Tuesdays through April 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants can join at any time, but due to limited space reservations are necessary. 401-9333.

COMING UP

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in Online Shopping and Preventing Identity Theft will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on April 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Free. 968-2780

HONEY WORKSHOP -- Kidzu Children's Museum, 105 E. Franklin St., will host a Kids in the Kitchen Workshop, "The Buzz about Honey," on April 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids will learn how to make a simple honey recipe and craft. A local beekeeper will give a presentation. Fee is $6 per child/adult pair (ages 4-9). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required. 933-1455, www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will open its Wednesday market on April 8 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Farm products, prepared foods and crafts from vendors who live within 50 miles of Carrboro. 280-3326.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Michael Burlingame will read from his new book, "Abraham Lincoln: A Life," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Southern Village on April 9 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

CONTRA DANCE -- Triangle Country Dancers will sponsor a Contra Dance on April 10 at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Live music by Floorplay with caller David Glick. No partner needed. Bring clean soft-soled shoes. $7 for members, $9 for non-members. www.TCDancers.org.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in Buying and Selling on eBay and Craigslist will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on April 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Participants should have taken the Web Basics class or have good Internet skills. Free. 968-2780 .

AUTHOR EVENT -- Pat Fortenbeerry will read from her new book, "More Than Makeup: A Guide to Findings Strength and Leadership Within You," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Southern Village on April 10 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

EASTER EGG HUNT -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and under at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St., on April 11 at 10 a.m. Prizes, games and more. 942-7818.

SPRING WALK -- The North Carolina Botanical Garden will offer a spring walk through Johnston Mill Nature Preserve on April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. $10. Pre-registration required: 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

AUTHOR EVENT --Marianne Gingher will read from her new book, "Adventures in Pen Land: One Writer's Journey from Inklings to Ink," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Southern Village on April 11 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1973's "Paper Moon," with Ryan O'Neal and Tatum O'Neal, on April 14 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION -- Orange County Solid Waste will present a spring composting demonstration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Carrboro Farmers Market at Carrboro Town Commons, 300 W. Main St. Free and open to the public. 968-2788.

AUTHOR TALK -- Howard Lee, chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education and Chapel Hill's first elected black mayor, will speak on his book, "The Courage to Lead: One Man's Journey in Public Service," on April 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Free and open to the public. 968-2070, www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/index.

POETRY TALK -- The Carrboro Cybrary and Recreation and Parks Department present Poetry On Your Plate, a celebration of National Poetry Month, on Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at noon at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Local poets Kim Holzer, Lizh, and Gilbert Neal will read from their works and discuss poetry and getting published. 918-7387.

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1951's "Show Boat," with Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel and Ava Gardner, on April 21 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

COFFEE CLASS -- A free class in Coffee Cupping will be held at the Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro, on April 23 at 7 p.m. Space is limited; RSVP to coffeescott@gmail. www. openeyecafe.com, 968-9410.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION -- UNC Health Care will hold an information session about volunteer opportunities on April 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to Suzanne Davis in Volunteer Services at 966-0313.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION CLUB -- The Contemporary Fiction Club will discuss "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, 2008 winner of the Man Booker Prize, on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

SCHOOL FAIR -- The Glenwood Elementary School Fair will be held April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MEMORIAL WALK -- "Josh's Hope: A Memorial Walk," will be held April 26 from 1 to 5 p.m., starting at the Carrboro Town Commons. A fundraising walk in memory of Joshua Bailey, with proceeds to benefit the Mental Health Association in Orange County. www.justiceforjosh.org, joshs_hope@mhaorangeco.org, 942-1692.

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1943's "Shadow of a Doubt," with Joseph Cotton and Teresa Wright, on April 28 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

MUSIC TALK

The Ackland Art Museum will present a talk Thursday at 7 p.m. by world-renowned composer Stefan Litwin, the George Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Music at UNC, exploring music that took its cues from the Industrial Revolution. The program is the final installment in the Ackland's series Perspectives on Progress, held in conjunction with the museum's exhibition, 'At the Heart of Progress: Coal, Iron, and Steam since 1750 - Industrial Imagery from the John P. Eckblad Collection.' Following the lecture, light refreshments will be served. Free to Ackland members, $5 for non-members. www.ackland.org.

PEEPFEST

Market Street Books, 610 Market Street in Southern Village, will hold its annual Peepfest starting at 11 a.m. The event is a celebration of the Peep, that sugary confection with a texture and color range not found in nature. Peep poetry, cooking competitions, games and contests and more. 933-5111.

FOLKLIFE RECORD SALE

A record sale to benefit UNC Library's Southern Folklife Collection will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room in Wilson Library on the UNC Campus. Thousands of country, bluegrass, blues, and rock recordings will be sold. Artists include Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Flatt & Scruggs, Woody Guthrie, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Pete Seeger, Hank Williams and more. Free and open to the public. 962-1345, www.lib.unc.edu/spotlight/2009/record_sale.html.