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SUNDAY

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

BOLIVAR TALK -- Miguel Chirinos, author of "Bolivar in the USA," will discuss Simon Bolivar's trip to the U.S. at 5 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education (CHICLE), at 101 E. Weaver St., Suite G-1, Carrboro. 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com

WILDLIFE PRESENTATION -- Creative Learning About Wildlife Species (CLAWS) will present a program at the Carrboro Branch Library in McDougle Middle School at 3 p.m. Part of the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department's Entertainment Adventures series. 918-7364.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Jim Bauckham will read from his book, "Starmaker," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

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 first session in a free two-day workshop on Microsoft Word will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. 968-2780.

BREASTFEEDING CAFE -- Breastfeeding Cafe, an informal drop-in gathering of breastfeeding moms, will be held every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Red Hen, 201 Weaver St., Carrboro. A La Leche League representative will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

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

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.

WEDNESDAY

COMPUTER CLASS -- A second session in a free two-day workshop on Microsoft Word will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. 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. 942-4964

THURSDAY

ROGERS ROAD EVENT-- A panel discussion and opening reception for "Documenting Neighborhood History in the Rogers Road Neighborhood of Chaepl Hill" will be held in Wilson Library's Special Collections Library on the UNC campus. Reception will be held at 5 p.m., program at 5:45. The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 31. 962-1172, ljacobso@email.unc.edu.

FICTION BOOK CLUB -- The Contemporary Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss "The Plague of Doves" by Louise Erdrich 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 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. The topic is "Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property."

POETRY EVENT -- Pat Riviere-Seel and Carol Peters will read from their works in a monthly series featuring poets from the N.C. Poetry Society at 7 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

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

ICE CREAM SOCIAL -- The Burwell School Historic Site, 319 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, will hold an ice cream social in conjunction with the monthly Last Fridays celebration, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. 732-7451, www.burwellschool.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Author Perry Deane Young will read from "Two of the Missing," at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

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

AUTHOR EVENT -- N.W. "Red" Pope will read from "The Dance Band From Deacontown" at 11 a.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

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. 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. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive. info@speakeasytmc, www.speakeasytoastmastersclub.com

COMING UP

SUMMER SAFETY -- Kidzu Children's Museum, 105 E. Franklin St., will host a Summer Safety 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.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Author Emyl Jenkins will read from "The Big Steal: A Sterling Glass Mystery" on June 28 at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

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.

FILM SCREENING -- ChathamArts will present a film screening of "Somay Ku: A Uganda Tennis Story," by Durham filmmaker Rex Miller, in the Barn at Fearrington Village on June 30 at 7 p.m. $5, $3 for students. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- James Morrison will read from his collection of short stories, "Said and Done," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 3 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

BOOK PARTY -- Local author Nic Brown will celebrate the release of his debut novel, "Floodmarkers," at The Cave 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., on July 3 at 10 p.m. Readings and live music.

JULY 4 FARMERS' MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will hold a special market in front of Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., with shortened hours of 7 to 10 a.m. The year-round market offers farm products, prepared foods and crafts from vendors who live within 50 miles of Carrboro. 280-3326, www.carrborofarmersmarket.com.

CONTRA DANCE -- The Triangle Country Dancers will present a contra dance at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., on July 10. Live music by Gypsy Meltdown. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8. $7 members, $9 general public. www.TCDancers.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Ed Southern will read from his book, "Sports in the Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 10 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

FAMILY FUN DAY -- The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough will present a Family Fun Day on July 11 at sites throughout Hillsborough. Guided tours, children's activities, artisan demonstrations and more. 732-7741, www.historichillsborough.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- The Rev. Mansel Philip McCleave will read from his book, "Hunger Pains in Our Heads: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Origin of the Sit-In Movement," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 11 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

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

BOLIVAR TALK

Miguel Chirinos, author of "Bolivar in the USA," will discuss Simon Bolivar's 1806 trip to the U.S. at 5 p.m. today at the Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education (CHICLE), at 101 E. Weaver St., Suite G-1, Carrboro. 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com.

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