Ongoing

Clean-Up-A-Thon

Clean Jordan Lake is seeking volunteers to participate in the Haw River Assembly's Clean-Up-A-Thon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 beginning at the Robeson Creek boat ramp. frandigiano@cleanjordanlake.org, meetup.com/helpcleanjordanlake.

5K For Education

The Chapel-Hill Carrboro Public School Foundation with Fleet Feet Sports Carrboro will hold preparation events for the foundation's 5K for Education on April 28. A six-week training program for employees of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district will begin on March 12. Cost is $10 and includes registration for the 5K. publicschoolfoundation.org.

Sunday

Bird Walk

A bird walk to look for loons and other water birds will be at 8 a.m. at Kerr Lake. Meet at the Mardi Gras Bowling Alley parking lot. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snacks. spttdrdshnk@yahoo.com, newhopeaudubon.org.

Kidzu Mosaic Workshop

A tile/mosaic workshop will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Kidzu Children's Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. Free entrance from 1 to 5 p.m. 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

NCPS Series Reading

The North Carolina Poetry Society will hold a reading at 2 p.m. in Fearrington Village. This month will feature Jo Taylor, Sally Logan and Florence Nash . fearrington.com.

Author Event

Kenneth S. Broun will discuss his book, "Saving Nelson Mandela: The Rivonia Trial and the Fate of South Africa" from 2 to 3 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Imitation of Life

Shani Watson, an undergraduate student at the UNC-Chapel Hill, will present her adaptation of the play "Imitation of Life" at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Swain Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. ImitationOfLife.weebly.com.

Dog and Children Safety

Blue Dog Creature Coaching presents a dog and children safety workshop called "Safety Tips for Homes with Children and Dogs" from 2 to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Extraordinary Ventures Conference Center, 200 South Elliott Road. Please leave dogs at home. 357-5396, bluedogk9.com.

Film Screening

As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the film documentary "Miss Representation" will be shown from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Carroll Hall, room 111, at UNC-Chapel Hill. A panel discussion will follow the film. TCBY frozen yogurt will be provided. 966-4410.

Faculty Recital

A faculty recital will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in Hill Hall auditorium at UNC-Chapel Hill. Featuring Timothy Sparks, tenor, and Thomas Otten on piano. 962-1039, music.unc.edu.

Pauli Murray Awards Ceremony

The Orange County Human Relations Commission will hold the Pauli Murray Human Relations Awards Ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Central Orange Senior Center Ballroom, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough. A reception will follow the ceremony. 245-2487.

The Middle Ages Premiere

The premiere of the series, "The Middle Ages," a situation comedy written and acted by middle school students at the Chapel Hill/Carrboro YMCA, will be shown from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre. matineescholars.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 448-7010.

Lecture Event

Howard Machtinger will lecture on "Vietnam Today" at 5 p.m. at the CHICLE Language Institute, 101 E. Weaver St., Carrboro. 933-0398, chi-cle.com.

Documentary Film Event

The McDougle Middle School PTA will hold a public screening of the film documentary, "Race to Nowhere" at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Carrboro High School. A panel discussion will be held about the issues raised in the documentary. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. rtnmcdouglecarrboro.eventbrite.com.

Monday

Breastfeeding Group

Breastfeeding Cafe, an informal drop-in gathering of breastfeeding moms, is held every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Red Hen, University Mall, 201 South Estes Drive.

Teri Swezey Send Off Party

A send off party for Teri Swezey called "Soar Feat" will be at 2 p.m. at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Swezey plans to walk from the east coast to the west coast to raise awareness and funds for elderly adults and caregivers. There will be food, music and entertainment. 968-2070.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Monday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. 401-9333.

Junior Book Club

Junior Book Club will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. The club is a book discussion group for first through third-graders. Pre-registration is required. chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.

Lecture Event

The Morris, Ida and Alan Heilig Lectureship in Jewish Studies will be presented by Jonathan Elukin of Trinity College at 5:30 p.m. in Hyde Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. unc.edu/ccjs/events.html#AcademicLectures.

Lecture Event

The Dean's Speaker Series presents Jim Clifton, chairman and chief executive officer of Gallup, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Koury auditorium at UNC-Chapel Hill. Pre-registration is required. kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group for dogs under 25 pounds will gather on Mondays at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Greek Groove

The Panhellenic Council at UNC-Chapel Hill will hold its second Greek Groove dance competition to benefit the UNC-Chapel Hill Eating Disorders Program, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Tickets are $10. T-shirts on sale. uncpanhelspecialevents@gmail.com, memorialhall.unc.edu.

Divorce Support Group

DivorceCare, a seminar and support group offering information in a small-group setting for men and women experiencing divorce, will hold sessions from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Orange United Methodist Church. Book fee is $12, scholarships available. 942-2825, mwmcclain@nc.rr.com.

Author Event

Sara Benincasa will read from her biography, "Agorafabulous: Dispatches From My Bedroom" from 7 to 8 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Chapel Hill Bird Club

The Chapel Hill Bird Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Francis Ferrell, Conservation Biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will speak about monitoring bald eagles on Jordan and Falls lakes. 493-2607.

Gamblers Anonymous

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 933-1355.

Tuesday

Shared Tables

The first of a two-day conference called "Shared Tables: A Triangle Symposium on Local and Global Food Studies" will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at UNC-Chapel Hill. Registration is required. sharedtablessymp.wordpress.com.

Pesticide Applicator Workshop

The Orange County Cooperative Extension will hold a Pesticide Applicator Workshop for Growers, Landscapers, Dealers and Bilingual Supervisors from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Orange County Extension Office, 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough. Breakfast will be provided. Registration is required. 245-2050.

Knitting for Charity

Knitting for Charity meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the middle of University Mall. Bring acrylic yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook. 968-2780.

Bingo

Residents 50 and up can register to play bingo on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Call 918-7364.

Farmers' Market

The Fearrington Farmers Market at Fearrington Village on U.S. 15-501 South is held Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

The Mirror Event

As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a reading and signing with Dr. Cynthia Bulik will begin at 5:30 p.m. with food, music, games and the "Great Jeans Giveaway" at The Pit at UNC-Chapel Hill. A reading and signing of the book, "1,000 Faces: Have Your Picture Taken with the Mirror" will be at 6 p.m. at the bookstore. An after party will follow with live music, activities and prizes. 966-4410.

Lecture Event

A public lecture called "Dissent: The Role of Scientists and Dissenters in Public Debates" will be at 5:30 p.m. in Murray Hall 202G at UNC-Chapel Hill. Science philosopher Philip Kitcher will discuss new approaches to public discourse on controversial issues. uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5061/107.

Discussion on Sports

A panel discussion called "Big-time College Sports: What Needs to Change?" will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sonja Haynes Center for Black Culture and History. 962-4207, library.unc.edu.