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WEDNESDAY

COMPUTER CLASS -- The second session in a three-day workshop on Web Basics will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

WALKING TOUR -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers guided walking tours of Franklin Street every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. 942-7818, chapelhillpreservation.com.

COMPUTER CLASS -- Free computer classes will be held on Wednesdays through June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Cybrary, in the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Space is limited, and registration is required. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 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.

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

MOVIE/BOOK GROUP -- The Movie/Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., to discuss "Angels & Demons" and the Dan Brown novel on which it is based. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.

SLUDGE FORUM -- The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League and the Center for Health, and Environment and Justice will host a public meeting on the risks from spreading sewage sludge on farmlands, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cane Creek Baptist Church Activity Center, 6901 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough. (336) 525-2003, sdayton@swcp.com.

FARMERS' MARKET -- The Farmers' Market at Southern Village is open every Thursday through Aug. 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Village Green in Southern Village. www.southernvillage.com.

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

FRIDAY

COOKBOOK AUTHOR -- Cookbook author Elizabeth Wiegand will discuss and serve samples from her cookbook "The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina's Barrier Islands" at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

COMMUNITY BOOK FORUM -- The Community Book Forum will discuss "Small is Possible: Life in a Local Economy," by Lyle Estill, at 6:30 p.m. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.

COMPUTER CLASS -- The final session in a three-day workshop on Web Basics will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Basic computer skills required. 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

HAW RIVER HOOTENANNY -- The Haw River Assembly will hold the Haw River Learning Celebration Hootenanny fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bynum General Store in Bynum. Magic, music, storytelling and more. Suggested donation $5-$15; all proceeds benefit the Haw River Assembly's Learning Celebration for Schools.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Journalist Ned Cline will discuss his new biography of UNC library namesake Walter Davis, "The Walter Davis Story: One Man Who Made a Difference," at 11 a.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

PADDLING TRIP -- Triangle Land Conservancy and Frog Hollow Outdoors will host a paddle tour of the Deep River at 10 a.m. $35; $25 TLC members. 949-4315, ww.triangleland.org/calendar.

MAGIC IN THE GARDEN -- The North Carolina Botanical Garden will present the seventh annual "Discovering Magic in the Garden" celebration from 10 a.m. to noon. Storyteller Claire Ramsey will be the featured artist. $10 per family or vehicle; $5 for Botanical Garden members. Pregistration is requried. 962-0522.

FISHING RODEO -- Orange County and Carrboro Parks and Recreation Departments and Orange County Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a free Youth Fishing Rodeo for ages 3-15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bob Strayhorn's Pond off New Hope Church Road. Free hotdog lunch and award ceremonies after the rodeo. 245-2660.

GARDEN TOUR -- Free tours of the North Carolina 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.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Eno River Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Market House on East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. enoriverfarmersmarket.com.

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

BABYWEARING CLASS -- A free class, "Babywearing Basics," will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at The Red Hen, 201 Weaver St., Carrboro. Hands-on practice, information and tips. Babies and/or carriers are welcome but not necessary. Classes are held the first Sunday of every month.

POTLUCK IN THE PASTURE -- ChathamArts will hold a Potluck in the Pasture celebration of art and agriculture from 5 to 7 p.m. at Central Carolina Community College's student farm, 764 West St., Pittsboro. Meet artists and learn about CCCC's sustainable farming program. Live music by Breadfoot, Chris Kelley and Mike Slaton. Visitors are asked to bring a potluck dish including at least one locally grown ingredient. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org.

FIRST SUNDAY -- The monthly First Sunday celebration will be held in downtown Pittsboro from noon to 4 p.m. Live music by Southland. 960-5892.

POETRY EVENT -- Poets Dorianne Laux, Joseph Millar and Alex Grant will read from and discuss their works at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING -- Local artist Kimberly Alvis will hold an "en plein air" (in the open air) painting session in her gardens at 8 a.m. Completed paintings will be shown in a public exhibition, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Free, but registration is required. 272-8615, www.alvisart.com.

WALKING TOUR -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers guided walking tours of Franklin Street every Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. 942-7818, chapelhillpreservation.com

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 in E-mail Basics will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

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

TUESDAY

MOVIE SHOWING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will present 1942's "Now, Voyager," with Bette Davis and Claude Rains, at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations accepted. 968-2070.

ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP -- The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Department on Aging will present a workshop on estate planning from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Food Lab of the Planning and Agricultural Building, 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough. The topic is "Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond." The registration deadline is June 8.

FARMERS MARKET -- 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.

COMING UP

READING PROGRAM -- A free adult summer reading program, "Master the Art of Reading," will begin on June 10 at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. The program will explore the worlds of art, books and more. Program runs through July 24. Registration begins on June 1. 968-2780, www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in E-mail Basics will be held June 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING -- Ipas, a Chapel Hill-based organization, will present a free public screening of its new documentary film, "Not Yet Rain," about abortion in Ethiopia, on June 11 from 7 to 8:30 pm. at the Durham Arts Council. Reception with food, wine, live music, discsussion. E-mail notyetrain@ipas.org.

ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP -- The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Department on Aging will present a workshop on estate planning on June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. The topic is "Planning for Incapacity." The registration deadline is June 8.

CONTRA DANCE -- Triangle Country Dancers will present a contra dance on June 12 at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Live music by Advincula and Lew Gelfond. Please bring clearn soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance from 8 to 11. $9 general public, $7 members. www.TCDancers.org.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in E-mail Basics will be held June 12 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

Please send announcements for Daybook to chnclerk@nando.com.

COMMUNITY RECEPTION -- The Our Voices reception and hanging of a community banner will be held at University Mall on June 12 at 6:30 p.m. www.universitymallnc.com.

BOOK CARE PRESENTATION -- Master bookbinder Susan Soleil will give a presentation on book care and bookbinding on June 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

FAMILY FUN DAY -- The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough will hold a Family Fun Day on June 13 throughout Hillsborough. Guided tours, children's activities, artisan demonstrations, farmers' market, shopping and dining. 732-7741, www.historichillsborough.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Contributing authors Nancy Peacock, Julianne Malveaux, Lisa Solod Warren will discuss the new book of essays, "Dirt: The Quirks, Habits and Passions of Keeping House," on June 14 at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

ART GALA -- The Art Heels Gala, benefitting the Art Therapy Association of North Carolina, will be held at University Mall on June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. www.universitymallnc.com.

GREENWAY MEETING -- The first of two public input meetings about the town of Carrboro's Morgan Creek Greenway Concept Plan will be held on June 15 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, 101 Smith Level Road. 918-7329, amessinger@townofcarrboro.org.

ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP -- The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Department on Aging will present a workshop on estate planning on June 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Food Lab of the Planning and Agricultural Building, 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough. The topic is "Who's In Charge?" The registration deadline is June 8.

MOVIE SHOWING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will present 1955's "To Catch a Thief," with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, on June 16 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations accepted. 968-2070.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY -- Ernest Dollar, executive director of the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill, will present a lecture on "Juneteenth: Celebrating the End of Slavery in Orange County" on June 17 at noon at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St. $5 suggested donation. 942-7818, chpreservation@mindspring.com.

SENIOR DRIVING SEMINAR -- The Alert Driver Senior Program will present a free seminar on senior driving June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Call to sign up. 968-2070.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION -- The Orange County Juneteenth Planning Committee will hold its Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration featuring oration, food and entertainment, on June 20 at the Hargraves Recreation Center in Chapel Hill. Events begin at noon. Proceeds will go toward Boys and Girls Clubs in Orange County. 593-1478.

STAGE PERFORMANCE -- The ArtsCenter will present a performance by the Shakespeare and Stage Combat Camp at University Mall on June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. www.universitymallnc.com.

MOVIE SHOWING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will present 1946's "Til the Clouds Roll By," with Robert Walker and Van Heflin, on June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations accepted. 968-2070.

FICTION BOOK CLUB -- The Contemporary Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss "The Plague of Doves" by Louise Erdrich, on June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP -- The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Department on Aging will present a workshop on estate planning on June 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. The topic is "Fina Wishes for Yourself and Your Property." The registration deadline is June 8.

SUMMER SAFETY -- Kidzu Children's Museum, 105 E. Franklin St., will host a Summer Safetv Event on June 28 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Patty Rhodes, child care health and safety consultant from the Orange County Health Department, will discuss summer safety. Free. 933-1455, www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

CONSERVATORY PERFORMANCE -- The ArtsCenter's Summer Youth Performing Arts Conservatory will present a performance in University Mall on June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. www.universitymallnc.com.

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