Ongoing

BBQ Fundraiser

The Family Advocacy Network has organized a March Madness barbecue fundraiser to benefit programs at Mental Health America of the Triangle. A dinner serving eight people includes pulled pork barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw and buns for $35. Ordering deadline with payment is March 16. Orders must be picked up from noon to 3 p.m. March 24 at 3729 Murphy School Road, Durham. 942-8083, mhatriangle.org.

Clean-Up-A-Thon

Clean Jordan Lake seeks 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. Boaters and walkers will be assigned different shoreline sections. Wear rugged clothes and shoes and bring rain gear if needed. Children younger than 11 are not allowed to pick up trash. 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 March 12. Cost is $10 and includes registration for the 5K. publicschoolfoundation.org.

Sunday

Book Sale

The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library will hold a book sale from 1 to 5 p.m. at the University Mall. 968-2780.

Bolin Forest Hike

A northern Bolin Forest hike on the Carolina North tract will be at 1 p.m. beginning at the entrance to the forest at the end of Tripp Farm Road in Carrboro. bolincreek.org.

Author conversation

Mystery writer Margaret Maron will talk about her books, her characters and her writing process from 2 to 3 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Art Reception and Lecture

An art reception for "The Journey" by Julie Klaper will be at 2 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Gallery, Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 West Cornwallis Road. The exhibit is in celebration of the artist's adult Bat Mitzvah. Rabbi John Friedman, senior Rabbi of Judea Reform Congregation, will present a lecture on the "Origin and History of the Hebrew Language."

Overeaters Anonymous

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

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.

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.

Canine Playtime

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

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.

The Nation Discussion Group

A discussion group on "The Nation" magazine will be at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. RSVP required. 370-4114, flyleafbooks.com.

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

Knitting for Charity

Knitting for Charity, a needlework group that provides items for various charities, 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.