Author Event

Anne Kornblut will read from "Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin and What It Will Take For a Woman To Win", at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-2000.

Haiti Benefit

Chapel Hill High School and East Chapel Hill High School will hold a benefit concert to raise funds and awareness for Haiti earthquake relief at 2 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. $5 donation suggested. 929-2106.

Walking tour

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers walking tours of Franklin Street at 2 p.m. $5. Call 942-7818 or e-mail chpreservation@mindspring.com. www.chapelhillpreservation.com.

Monday

Meeting

Triangle Republic Women will hold a "Meet the Candidates" meeting at 7 p.m. at Nantucket Grill, 5925 Farrington Road. Guests are Judge Barbara Jackson, Frank Roche, B.J. Lawson. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. 402-0077.

Breastfeeding Group

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.

Gamblers Anonymous

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

Tuesday

Author Event

Martha Dow Fehsenfeld will discuss "The Letters of Samuel Beckett, Vol I, 1929-1940" at 11:30 at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 929-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com.

Knitting for Preemies

A knitting group will make blanket for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UNC Hospitals, Tuesday through April 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. 968-2780.

Wednesday

Medicare Information

Eligible seniors can get assistance in signing up for Medicare prescription drug costs from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Grove Community Center, 5800 Highway 86 North, Hillsborough and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 501 Hampton Pointe Blvd, Hillsborough. 968-2082 or 558-9341.

Film & Discussion

Transition Carrboro-Chapel Hill will host a Powerdown screening and discussion at 6:30 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 929-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com.

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. 401-9503.

Self-Help Meeting

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

Strengthen and Stretch

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Strength and Stretch class every Wednesday. 401-9333.

Thursday

Book Club

The Carrboreaders Book Club will discuss "The Women" by T.C. Boyle, on March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 918-7387.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime will be held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 942-7373, www.flyleafbooks.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 Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

Support Group

NAMI Orange County Support Group, an interactive group open to family members and friends of adults who have a mental illness will meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ashe Room of the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. 933-8941.

Friday

Peer Learning

The Peer Learning 2nd Fridays Series will offer a presentation by George Baroff on his book, "Does God Exist," on March 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church on Willow Drive 942-3004 or 960-5902.

Peace Vigil

Vigils for peace and justice are held every Friday at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 942-2535.

Self-Help Meeting

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

Saturday

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Mebanesville will perform at 6 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough. Donations will benefit New Hope Camp and Conference Center and renovations to the May House. 732-3131.

Square Dance

NC Squares will hold an old-time square dance from 8 to 11 p.m. at Pleasant Green Community Center, Pleasant Green Community Road. Live music. Introductory lesson at 7:30. Admission $8, students $6. www.ncsquares.com.

Parent Workshop

The Family Advocacy Network (FAN) will offer a free workshop on "How to Talk to Your Teen About Sex" at 10 a.m. at Orange United Methodist Church, 1220 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 942-8083. ext. 2.

Shamrock Run

Relay for Life of Pittsboro will hold its Inaugural Shamrock Run for Hope in Pittsboro at 8 a.m. The 5K and 10K race is accepting registrations as part of fundraising efforts for the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay For Life event this May. Registration is $30. Fees include a T-shirt and breakfast. 910-239-3645.

Author Event

Wayne Caldwell will read from his book "Requiem By Fire" at 11 a.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-2000.

Garden Tours

N.C. Botanical Garden will offer free tours of the gardents every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. 962-0522.

Farmers' Market

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday. 280-3326.

Farmers' Market

The Hillsborough Farmers' Market is held in the parking lot of the Home Depot on N.C. 86 from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. 732-8315.

Farmers' Market

The South Estes Farmers Market at University Mall is open from 10 a.m. to noon.

Farmers' Market

The Eno River Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Market House on East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough.

Cemetery Tour

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers walking tours of the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery every Saturday at 10 a.m. $5. Call 942-7818 to reserve a space.

Story Time

The Carrboro Branch Library in McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Carrboro, offers Story Time for all young children on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. 969-3006.

Green Building Tours

N.C. Botanical Garden will offer free tours of the recently completed green Education Center each Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Tours begin in the Pegg Exhibit Hall in the central building of the center. 962-0522.

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.

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.

Walking Tour

Explore Hillsborough's history on 90-minute walking tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning at the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. KingSt. Price: $5. 732-7741.

Writer's Group

Your Story Writer's Group, an informal group and open group, meets every 4th Saturday at 10 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King jr. Blvd. Free. 942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Coming Up

Animal Tracking Workshop

Professional-naturalist Gumby Montgomery will teach the art and science of animal tracking at 10 a.m. at Piedmont Wildlife Center, 364 Leigh Farm Road. Reserve your spot. 489-0900.

Spanish Film Club

Spanish Cine Club will meet on March 14 at 5 p.m. at CHICLE, 101 E. Weaver St., Carrboro to watch a film and discuss it. The club is open to anyone at any level of Spanish including beginners. 933-0398.

Book Group

The Adult Evening Book Group will discuss "The Book of Dead Birds" by Gayle Brandeis on March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Free and open to all adults. 968-2780.

Love Talk

Susan Wolf, UNC philosophy scholar, will explore the questions "What is love?" and "Why is it especially important?" on March 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hyde Hall on UNC's campus. 843-5640.

Speakers

Connie Curry, Efia Nwangaza and Theresa El-Amin will speak on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium on UNC's campus. womenofsnccspeakout.web.unc.edu.

Philosphy of Love

Susan Wolf, UNC philosophy scholar, will discuss "One Thought Too Many: Love, Morality and the Ordering of Commitment" on March 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hyde Hall on UNC's campus. 843-5640.

Business Class

A free class on How to Start a Business will be held on March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. Presentation will cover the activities required to successfully plan, start, and operate a business including a top-line feasibility analysis and writing a business plan. 968-2780.

Love and Film

Susan Wolf, UNC philosophy scholar, will discuss "Loving Attention: Lessons in Love from 'The Philadelphia Story" on March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hyde Hall on UNC's campus. 843-5640.

Book Discussion

Movie/book discussion group will meet to discuss "Crazy Heart" based on the novel by Thomas Cobb on March 18 at 7 p.m. at Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.