Free Screenings

UNC Hospitals will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Sept. 22 and 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Urology Clinc of N.C. Memorial Hospital, 101 Manning Drive. Walk-ins are welcome or call 966-1316.

Lollipop Series

Pamlico Joe and Clean Water Flow will perform from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. $3. 918-7364.

Lecture

Dr. Mary E. Napier will speak on "The Bio-Medical Revolution: Advancements in Cancer Research" at 2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free. 968-2070.

Volunteer Opportunity

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School system is seeking ESL volunteers to help K-12 students that are learning English during the school day. Training is scheduled for Sept. 22 or 29 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. 967-8211.

Garden Clinic

The Orange County Master Gardeners at Home Garden Clinic will be available on site at N.C. Botanical Garden, or by calling 262-0522 on Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. Hillsborough clinic weekdays, 10 a.m. to noon, call 245-2061.

Farmers' Market

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. 280-3326.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 401-9333.

Thursday

Book Sale

The Friends of the Library will hold its Fall Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Pittsboro Kiwanis Building, 309 Credle St., Pittsboro.

Author Event

Brett Webb-Mitchell will discuss his book, "Beyond Accessibility: Toward Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Faith Communities" at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull's Head Bookshop on the campus of UNC. Free. 962-5060.

Rabies Clinic

A low-cost rabies vaccination clinic will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orange County Animal Services Center, 1601 Eubanks Road. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carriers, Fractious animals should remain in the car for vaccination. $10. 968-7387.

Recovery Celebration

Celebrate Recovery from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Freedom House, 104 New Stateside Drive. Recognize and support friends, family members and fellow citizens who are working to overcome substance use and to live a sober, satisfying life. Free. 942-2083.

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, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 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, meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at in the Ashe Room of the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. 933-8941.

Yoga Class

A free Meditative Yoga class is held Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Road, Suite 101. All levels are welcome. 966-3494.

Friday

Battle of the Bands

The first Teenage Battle of the Bands will be held at 8 p.m. at The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. Winners will have an opportunity to headline the 2nd annual Fright Night for Teens. Admission is $6 students, $8 adults. www.artscenterlive.org.

Computer Class

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

Lindgren Lecture

Timothy Profeta, director of Duke University's Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, will give the Shared Learning Association's Lindgren Lecture, on the topic of "Climate Change Policy: What Now?"at 11 a.m. at the Celebration Assembly of God Church, 114 Weaver Dairy Road. www.sharedlearninigchapelhill.com.

Concert

The Dixie Bee-Liners will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, 106 Purefoy Road. Advance tickets $17 via website, $20 at the door. www.communitychurchconcerts.org.

Peace Vigil

Vigils for peace and justice are held every Friday at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street from 5 to 6 p.m. 942-2535.

Self-Help Meeting

Recovery, International, a non-profit organization, offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday

Science Expo

The UNC science expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most of the hands-on activities will take place on McCorkle Place, between Franklin St. and the Old Well. Free. www.ncsciencefestival.org.

Festival

The annual outdoor Oktoberfest Event will begin at 4pm in the Carolina Brewery Beer Garden, 120 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro. Kids' activities and live music by Kitty Box & The Jonnies and Straight 8's. Admission is $5.

Shred Event

Shred your confidential documents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Home Depot Lot, 625 Hampton Pointe Blvd, Hillsborough. Donate clothing and hosehold items to Goodwill. Free.

Festival

A Harvest Festival will be held beginning at 7 a.m. with a yard sale and home-cooked country breakfast at Orange United Methodist Church, 1220 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. There will be kids games, inflatables, a craft fair, sweet shoppe and a silent live auction. 942-2825.

Rabies Clinic

A low-cost rabies vaccination clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Government Services Center Annex, 208 S. Cameron St., Hillsborough. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carriers, Fractious animals should remain in the car for vaccination. $10 cash . 968-7387.

Disaster Fair

The American Red Cross will sponsor a Community Disaster Preparedness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University Mall. Get a Disaster Passport and build your own personal preparedness kit.

Cancer Awareness Concert

A concert to promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.healthgrid.tv.

Author Event

Jenny Nelson will read from "Georgia's Kitchen" at 11 a.m. at McIntyre's in Fearrington Village. 542-4000, ext. 270.

SuperFun Show

Chapel Hill Tire Company will present Gustafer Yellowgold at 11 a.m. at The ArtsCenter, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro. 929-2787.

Garden Tours

N.C. Botanical Garden offers free tours of the display gardens every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. 962-0522. www.ncbg.unc.edu

Farmers' Market

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 7 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 8 a.m. to noon.

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.

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 young children 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. 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. E-mail info@speakeasytoast mastersclub.com.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. 401-9333.

Sunday

Poetry Event

Scott Owens and Alex Grant will be featured as part of the NC Poetry Society Series at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's in Fearrington Village. 542-4000, ext. 270.