ART LUNCH

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will hold Lunch With One: One Works of Art, One Expert, One Hour, from 1 to 2 p.m. Folklorist Janet Hoshour will present "Objects of Desire," a discussion relating to the museum's exhibit of works by Aldwyth. Registration recommended. Free for Ackland members; $5 for non-members. 843-3676, www.ackland.org/calendar.

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

College Funding Consultants, LLC, will hold a free workshop to help parents understand the financial aid process, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. To register, call 641-3328.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Author Paul Cuadros will discuss his book "A Home on the Field," in The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library's Books Sandwiched In series, at 11 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the library, 100 Library Dr. Free and open to the publi. www.friendschpl.org.

SQUARE DANCE

Carrboro's Summerdipity Series presents the Square Heels Dance Club giving a performance and participatory dance at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3. 918-7364.

GARDENING ADVICE

The Orange County Master Gardeners will offer advice and answer questions at the North Carolina Botanical Garden library, 100 Old Mason Farm Road, on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. Walk in or call 962-0522.

COMPUTER CLASS

The Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., will offer free computer classes on Wednesdays through Aug. 12. Space is limited and registration is required. 918-7387.

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. 401-9503.

SELF-HELP MEETING

Recovery I, an international nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 918-3677.

THURSDAY

OUTDOOR MOVIE

The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

LITERARY OPEN MIC

McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village will hold a LIterary Open Mic Night from 7 to 9 p.m. 542-3030.

RESTAURANT ANNIVERSARY

Carolina Brewery & Grill on Lowes Drive in Pittsboro will celebrate its second anniversary from 5 to 8 p.m. Family friendly fun, free tours, live music by Greg Humphreys and more.

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.

NATURE TALES

The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers Nature Tales for preschoolers every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. $5 per family. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

FRIDAY

DRUM JAM

Carrboro's Jam Session Series presents a Drum Jam, led by Music Explorium, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. $3. 918-7364, www.townofcarrboro.org.

AUTHOR EVENT

Katherine Wood Wolfe and Bettye Clary Toomey will "Savannah On My Mind" at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

PET FOOD DRIVE

Carrboro Plaza Vet will host the grand finale of its second annual Pet Food Drive from noon to 1 p.m. Collected pet food will be donated to a local shelter. Unopened pet food may be donated anytime during business hours up to and including the grand finale event.

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.

SELF-HELP MEETING

Recovery I, an international nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 918-3677.

SATURDAY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Pancake Breakfast at the Eno River Farmers Market, East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your family and enjoy pancakes made from local, free-range eggs, organic milk and pesticide-free blueberries. Plus, shop for great produce available from our vendors. Musical entertainment provided by The Percolators.

DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will hold Drawing in the Galleries from 10 a.m. to noon. All levels are welcome. Bring paper and dry media (crayon, pencils, etc.) Free. 843-3676, www.ackland.org/calendar.

DRAWING FOR KIDS

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will present Drawing for Kids from 10 a.m. to noon. Children ages 9-12 look at artists' techniques and learn to apply them. Registration required. Free for members; $5 for non-members. To register, call 962-0479 or e-mail bas5705@email.unc.edu.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Downtown Mebane will present Sunfest 2009: Hometown Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.downtownmebane.com.

DEMOCRATIC BREAKFAST

The Chatham County Democratic Party will hold its fourth annual Chatham County Democratic Community Breakfast at the Carolina Meadows auditorium at 9 a.m. Guest speakers will include former state legislator Cal Cunningham. The public is invited. Cost is $20. Reservations are available by mail at CCDP, PO Box 1118, Pittsboro, NC. Registration form and directions are available at chathamdemsnc.com. 542-3458, e-mail gek@mindspring.com.

AUTHOR EVENT

Denise Giardina will read from her new book, "Emily's Ghost: A Novel of the Bronte Sisters," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

MYSTERY AUTHORS

McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village will present "North Carolina Men of Mystery," featuring mystery authors including Tim Myers, J.D. Rhoades and Mark de Castrique, at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

FARMERS' MARKET

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday. 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.

GARDEN TOURS

The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers free tours of its display gardens every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. through October. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

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@speakeasytoastmastersclub.com, www.speakeasytoastmastersclub.com.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. 401-9333.

SUNDAY

CRAFTSMAN RETROSPECTIVE

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will host "Emergence of a Craftman: One African American Artisan's Journey into 18th Century Woodworking," from 3 to 7 p.m. A one-day retrospective featuring Jerome Bias. Bias makes furniture and other heirlooms using only 18th century tools and techniques, inspired by the work of the great 19th-century cabinetmaker Thomas Day. 942-7818, www.chapelhillpreservation.com.

DRUMMING WORKSHOP

The Hillsborough Arts council will present a children's drumming workshop with West African artist Braima Moiwai from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the pavilion at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road. Cost is $5 per individual, $10 per family (limit 4).

AUTHOR EVENT

Debbie Moose will discuss her latest cookbook, "Potato Salad: 65 Recipes from Classic to Cool," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030..

MONDAY

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

NONFICTION BOOK CLUB

The Nonfiction Book Club will meet to discuss "The World Without Us" by Alan Weisman at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

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

VENTRILOQUIST SHOW

Carrboro's Lollipop Series will present ventriloquist Ron Johnson on Aug. 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. t the Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. $3. 918-7364, www.townofcarrboro.org.

BELLY DANCE

Carrboro's Summerdipity Series presents the Khahari Belly Dance Collective at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3. 918-7364.

OUTDOOR MOVIE

The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Cool Hand Luke" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., Aug. 13 at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

AUTHOR EVENT

Carolyn Wall will read from her latest book, "Sweeping Up Glass," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

ACTIVIST GROUP FUNDRAISER

Heirs to a Fighting Tradition, a social justice and activism group, will hold a gala fundraiser at The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., on Aug. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. www.heirsproject.org.

AUTHOR EVENT

Local author Nic Brown will read from his novel, "Floodmarkers," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 15. at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

The Jazztones will perform at the Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus on Aug. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. www.ackland.org/calendar, 843-3676.

JUMP ROPE PERFORMANCE

Carrboro's Entertainment Adventures Series presents the Skipsations jump rope team on Aug. 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the McDougle Middle School library, 900 Old Fayetteville Road. Free. 918-7364, www.townofcarrboro.org.

AUTHOR EVENT

Local author Valarie Schwartz will read from her book, "Remembering Chapel Hill: The Twentieth Century As We Lived It," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

YOGA IN THE GALLERIES

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will hold Yoga in the Galleries on Aug. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. Yoga mats and museum cushions provided. Beginners are welcome. Registration is limited. Free for Ackland members; $5 for non-members. 843-3676, www.ackland.org/calendar.

ART AND LITERATURE

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will present a discussion of "The Tale of Genji," relating to its "Sage in the Bamboo Grove" exhibition of Asian Art, on Aug. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required. Free for members and high school students; $5 for non-members. 843-3676, www.ackland.org/calendar.

FICTION BOOK CLUB

The Contemporary Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" Susanna Clark on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

ART AND LITERATURE

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will present a discussion of "The Tale of Genji," relating to its "Sage in the Bamboo Grove" exhibition of Asian Art, on Aug. 20 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. Free for members and high school students; $5 for non-members. 843-3676, www.ackland.org/calendar.

CUPCAKE FESTIVAL

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill's will hold its annual Horace Williams Memorial Cupcake Festival Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St. Events include judging of the Cupcake Challenge competition, live music by Puritan Rodeo, poetry reading and a screening of the documentary "Moving Midway: A Southern Plantation in Transition." Deadline for registering to compete in the Cupcake Challenge is Aug. 20 at noon. 942-7818, www.chapelhillpreservation.com, psch1858@mindspring.com.

SUMMER MOVIE SERIES

Carrboro's Summer Movie Series will show "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" on Aug. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. $4; $2 for children aged 12 and under. Free popcorn and soft drinks. 918-7364, www.townofcarrboro.org.

AUTHOR EVENT

Mark Van Name will read from his new book, "Overthrowing Heaven," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

FAMILY FUN TOUR

The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will hold a Family Fun Tour designed for children ages 6-12 on Aug. 23 at 1:15 p.m. Free. 843-3676, www.ackland.org/calendar.

FILM SCREENING

ChathamArts will present a screening of "Rocaterrania," a documentary film about scientific illustrator and visionary artist Renaldo Kuhler, in the Barn at Fearrington Village on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. $5. Proceeds benefit ChathamArts education programs. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org.

POETRY READING

Barbara Presnell and Gail Peck will read from their poetry at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. This is part of McIntyre's monthly series of readings by poets from the N.C. Poetry Society. 542-3030.

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

College Funding Consultants, LLC, will hold a free workshop to help parents understand the financial aid process, on Aug. 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. To register, call 641-3328.

AUTHOR EVENT

Erica Eisdorfer will read from her debut novel, "The Wet Nurse's Tale," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

AUTHOR EVENT

Sally McMillen will read from her book, "Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women's Rights Movement," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

MEXICO TALK

Cecilia Martinez-Galardo, assistant professor of political science at UNC, will discuss "Mexico Today" at the Chapel HIll Institute for Cultural and Language Education (CHICLE), 101 E. Weaver St., Suite G1 in Carrboro, on Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. www.chi-cle.com.