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Lecture

Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, will present the latest innovations in technology to improve the quality of life for older people and those who care for them at a free lecture on April 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, 100 Friday Center Drive. Registration is requested by Friday, April 13. 919-966-0198, sph.unc.edu/foard.

Shack-a-thon

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County will hold its first Shack-a-thon event April 21-22 on the Southern Village Green. The fundraising and advocacy event is open to high school students and they are encouraged to sign up with their friends, clubs, youth groups, or sports teams. firstgiving.com/orangehabitat/shack-a-thon.

Sunday

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-448-7010.

Monday

Yoga Class

A yoga class for people new to yoga, in treatment for cancer, a caregiver or cancer survivor, is held Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. Cost is $5 per session. unclineberger.org.

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. 919-401-9333.

Walking Group

A walking group for women age 55 and older will walk trails in Meadowmont every Monday at 3:30 p.m. 919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.

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.

Lecture

Asia experts James Fallows and Orville Schell will discuss China’s unprecedented economic boom during a lecture titled “China Rising: What does China’s unprecedented boom mean for the global economy, U.S. foreign policy, human rights and the environment?” at 5:30 p.m. in the Nelson Mandela auditorium of the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5144/73.

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. 919-942-2825, mwmcclain@nc.rr.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. 919-933-1355.

Triangle Stamp Club

The Triangle Stamp Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family, 200 Hayes Road. Jason Tomberlin, North Carolina research and instruction librarian at UNC-Chapel Hill, will present a program called “North Carolina Postcards: From Murphy to Manteo and From Spittoons to Automo-bulls.”

Staged Reading

The PlayMakers Repertory Company and the UNC-Chapel Hill department of dramatic art will present a staged reading of “8” at 7:30 p.m. at the Paul Green Theatre. The play will chronicle the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 919-962-7529, playmakersrep.org.

Tuesday

Library Staff Appreciation Breakfast

In honor of National Library Workers Day, the Friends of the Orange Public Library will hold a Library Staff Appreciation Breakfast for the staff of Orange County Public Library from 9 to 10 a.m. at 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough.

Knitting for Charity

Knitting for Charity, a needlework group that provides knitted and crocheted 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. 919-968-2780.

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 919-918-7364.

Farmers’ Market

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

Critical Speakers Series

As part of the Critical Speakers Series, Adrian Johns from the University of Chicago will speak on the invention of scientific reading at 5:30 p.m. in the Wilson Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. A reception will be at 5 p.m. 919-962-4059, davidbak@email.unc.edu.

Lecture

Adrian Johns, an expert in the field of history of the book and intellectual property and piracy, will hold a lecture called “Invention of Scientific Reading” at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-548-1203, lib.unc.edu.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Evergreen United Methodist Church, U.S. 15-501. 919-933-1355.

Painting with the Masters

Local artist Rachel Galper will present “Painting with the Masters” from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the Orange County Main Library. Explore and draw inspiration from the paintings of master artists across diverse cultures, time periods, and genres. For ages 11-19. 919-245-2537.

Century Farm Program Discussion

Brian Long, director of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will discuss the century farm program and how Orange County farm families can apply beginning with a community dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Schley Grange in Hillsborough. 919-967-3075, 732-9316, ncagr.gov/paffairs/century/index.htm.

Author Event

Austin Kleon will discuss his new book, “Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Ever Told You About Being Creative” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Violins of Hope

Amnon Weinstein, has restored 18 violins that were found in Nazi ghettos and death camps and will discuss the violins in a program at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at the UNC-Chapel Hill Student Union. UNC-Chapel Hill violin professor Richard Luby will perform a few pieces on one of the restored violins. nchillel.org.

Support Group

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance support group meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-428-6296.

Support Group

SMART Recovery sponsors a free recovery group for drinking and other addictive behaviors on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. trianglesmartrecovery.org.

Wednesday

Walking Group

A walking group for women age 55 and older treks the Bolin Creek Greenway on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. 919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.

Stories and Crafts

Story time and craft activity for children will be held at The Children’s Store, 243 S. Elliott Road, every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 919-942-8027, thechildrensstoreinc.com.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group will gather on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs less than 25 lbs. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

Author Event

Deborah Barrett will discuss her book, “Paintracking: Your Personal Guide to Living Well With Chronic Pain” at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. facebook.com/bullsheadbookshop.

Critical Speakers Series

As part of the Critical Speakers Series, there will be a panel discussion on recent problems in the history of the e-book from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Greenlaw Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-4059, davidbak@email.unc.edu.

Lecture

Valerie Ramseyer of Wellesley College will hold a lecture on “Sharing Religious Space: Christian, Jewish and Muslim Communities in Early Medieval Southern Italy and Sicily” at 5 p.m. in Room 104 at Murphey Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. christianity.web.unc.edu/speaker-series-4.

Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will hold a Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. All trucks participating will donate 10 percent of their proceeds to the nonprofit Farmer Foodshare, as a fundraiser to help Farmer Foodshare buy a truck of its own. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

Film Series

The UniVarsity Film and Nature Series will show the film, “The Silent World” at 7 p.m. at the Varsity Theater. Admission is free.

Online Candidate Forum

OrangePolitics will hold an online candidate forum for the upcoming Orange County Board of Education election from 7 to 9 p.m. orangepolitics.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous holds a meeting in Spanish at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 16 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-401-6124.

Movie Event

As part of the Egyptian Jewish Cinematic Encounters series, filmmaker Nadia Kamel will be discussed. The film, “Salata Baladi” will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Nelson Mandala Auditorium at the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. global.unc.edu.

Thursday

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Yoga Class

A yoga class for people new to yoga, in treatment for cancer, a caregiver or cancer survivor, is held Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. Cost is $5 per session. unclineberger.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. This meeting is kid-friendly. 917-531-8523.

Author Event

Ruth Moose will discuss her book, “Neighbors and Other Strangers” at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. facebook.com/bullsheadbookshop.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group gathers on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs less than 25 lbs. smalldogmeetup@gmail.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 6 to 7:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Book Launch Event

Erik Lars Myers, brewmaster/owner of Mystery Brewing in Hillsborough and author of “North Carolina Craft Beer & Breweries” will be discussing the state’s vibrant beer culture and signing books from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mystery Brewing, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 41, Hillsborough.

Movie Event

The Ackland Film Forum will show films every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Varsity Theater. Admission is free with a university ID, $4 for all others.

Poetry Event

A poetry reading and open mic is held the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-968-0304.

Movie Event

As part of the Egyptian Jewish Cinematic Encounters series, filmmaker Nadia Kamel will be discussed. The film, “Green Mirage” will be shown at 7 p.m. in Room 009 in Fred Brooks Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. global.unc.edu.

Concert Event

The UNC Percussion Ensemble will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kenan Music Building at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-1039, music.unc.edu.

Friday

Computer Class

A computer class titled “Social Networking: Learn how you can interact with your friends and make new ones using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn” will be from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. 919-968-2780.

Self Help

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

Marketing Program

As part of the “Everything You Need to Know About Relationship Marketing” series, a program called “Making Money Using Facebook and LinkedIn” will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Road. The program will focus on the specific implementation of sales and marketing campaigns using social media. actioncoachfirstfridays.com.

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. 919-942-2535.

Carrboro Bicycle Coalition Celebration

The Carrboro Bicycle Coalition will hold its second annual celebration and fundraising party from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Looking Glass Cafe, 601 W. Main St., Carrboro. There will be live music, food trucks, raffle prizes and more. bikecarrboro.com.

Saturday

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.

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. 919-732-8315.

Farmers Market

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

Farmers Market

The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of University Mall from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com.

Toastmasters

Two Toastmasters clubs meet on Saturdays. The Chapel Hill Toastmasters meet at 8 a.m. in the University Presbyterian Church Youth Center. Email patrick@treatuwell.com. The Speak Up! Toastmasters meet at 11 a.m. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive. Email info@speakuptmc.org.

Parenting Workshop

The Family Advocacy Network will sponsor a free workshop for parents of special needs children from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Freedom House Recovery Center cafeteria, 102 New Stateside Drive. The training, entitled, “Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating,” will be facilitated by Deborah Klinger, MFT, CEDS. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 12. 919-942-8083, georgia@mhatriangle.org.

Home Roam Tour

The Junior League Club of Durham and Orange counties will hold its fourth annual Home Roam tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Governors Club neighborhood. There will be local restaurant samples provided at each of the 10 custom-designed homes on the tour. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple. Guided trolley tours are $5 per person. All proceeds will support the JLDOC’s community programs. jldoc.org.

Earth Action Day 5K and Family Fun Run

The East Chapel Hill Rotary Club and Chapel Hill Parks and Recreations will hold their first annual 5K at Earth Action Day lifestyle race and 1-mile family fun run from 10 a.m. to noon at Southern Community Park. Registration is $30 for single participants and $70 for families of three or more. Proceeds will benefit the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club’s Teacher Supply Store, Bike Night and Dental Mission Trip to Honduras. townofchapelhill.org/earthday.

African-American Family History Workshop

An African-American Family History Workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wilson Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. Coffee and pastries will be at 9:30 a.m. This workshop will focus on resources and techniques for using primary sources to research African-American history. lib.unc.edu.

Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour

The Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour, “A Sense of Place: the Southern Gardens of Chapel Hill” will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of tour. Children under 16 with an adult are free. Proceeds will benefit the N.C. Botanical Garden and the educational/community service projects of the Chapel Hill Garden Club. chapelhillgardentour.net.

Cemetery Tour

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will hold a walking tour of the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Tours leave from the cemetery gazebo off South Road. Call 919-942-7818 to reserve a spot.

Prompt Writing

Author Nancy Peacock will lead a free prompt writing class from 10 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. flyleafbooks.com.

Wildflower Hike

The Friends of Moorefields will hold their second annual spring wildflower hike at 10 a.m. beginning at Moorefields, 2201 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough. Milo Pyne, senior regional ecologist for NatureServe and president of the Eno River Association, will lead the hike near Seven Mile Creek. 919-732-4941, barryj@earthlink.net.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 919-401-9333.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group gathers on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs less than 25 lbs. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Earth Action Day

The fifth annual Earth Action Day will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Southern Community Park. There will be music, entertainment, art, food and a celebration of sustainable living. townofchapelhill.org/earthday.

Author Event

As part of the N.C. Science Festival, author Joan Holub presents “Zero the Hero: A Picture Book Event” from 3 to 4 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For ages 6-9. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

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