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Sunday

Bird Walk

Bo Howes and Tom Driscoll will lead a guided walk at 7:30 a.m. through Blackwood Farm to discover birds that live and pass through the area during the spring. Bring a lawn chair and a bagged lunch. Pre-registration is required. newhopeaudubon@gmail.com, newhopeaudubon.org.

Cycling Fundraiser Event

Cyclists with the Tarwheels MS Team will participate in Springfest, a cycling event, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough. Participants can ride 24, 33, 41, 66, 87 or 103 miles through Orange, Chatham, and Alamance Counties visiting Saxapahaw and Snow Camp. Entry fee is $30. Proceeds will be spilt between the National Foundation for Transplants in Durham resident Glen Newhart’s honor and the MS Society. 919-886-2741, ridezbike2sylvia@gmail.com.

Woods Mill Bend Tour

The Chatham Conservation Partnership will hold a Woods Mill Bend Historical Tour from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. triangleland.org/news-and-events/events.

Food-Aid International Benefit

A benefit for Food-Aid International will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Depot at Hillsborough Station, 246 S. Nash St., Hillsborough. There will be a raffle and Dawn Michelle Williams will perform. Bring canned goods to fight local hunger. 919-218-3964, food-aid.org/thedepot.pdf.

Family Day

Family Day will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ackland Art Museum. Join a family tour at 2 p.m. to learn more ways to interact with art and enjoy story time at 3 p.m. There will be hands-on activities at the Creation Station and scavenger hunts in the galleries are available throughout the day. 919-962-0479, bethsmcguire@unc.edu.

Concert Event

The UNC Glee Clubs will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. in Hill Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-1039, music.unc.edu.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Spring Concert

UNC-Chapel Hill music department’s University Band will perform in a spring concert from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Forest Theatre. 919-962-1039, music.unc.edu.

Holocaust Memorial Commemoration

The Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish community’s Yom HaShoah commemoration will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Kehillah, 1200 Mason Farm Road. The event will feature a lecture by Holocaust survivor and Raleigh resident Morris Glass. The program will also include the recognition of other local Holocaust survivors and period songs performed by the Triangle Jewish Chorale. 919-286-3629, sczucker@aol.com.

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.

Oral Cancer Screening

As part of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, Triangle Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Centre will hold a free drop-in oral cancer screening from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 5015 Southpark Drive, Suite 120, Durham.

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.

Orange County Transit Plan

An open house about the proposed Orange County Transit Plan will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliot Road. 919-485-7433.

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. 919-942-2825, mwmcclain@nc.rr.com.

Kids Event

A kids event with Sean Connolly will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Concert Event

The Friends of the Chapel Hill Library will hold an opera concert called “Opera Returns to the Friends” at 7 p.m. at the University Mall stage. The UNC-Chapel Hill Opera will perform.

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.

Chapel Hill Bird Club

The Chapel Hill Bird Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Dr. Margaret Lowman, director of the new Nature Research Center at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, will discuss canopy walkways. 919-493-2607

Tuesday

Bus Driver Training Class

The Chatham County Schools Transportation Department will hold a bus driver training class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Thursday in the central office south conference room. A letter from a school bus supervisor is required for those interested in voluntarily pursuing the licensure to lead to being a bus driver in the school district. 919-542-2715, allisonf@chatham.k12.nc.us.

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.

Transportation Workshop

A public workshop about regional transportation goals and future growth will be from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24 in the Agricultural Building Auditorium, 45 South St., Pittsboro. Residents are encouraged to attend the drop-in sessions anytime during the three-hour period. 919-560-4366, ext. 36419, dchcmpo.org.

Japanese-American Incarceration at Poston

A program titled “the Japanese-American Incarceration at Poston” will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilson Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. A reception will be at 5 p.m. Speakers include Joanne Iritani and Eric L. Muller. UNC undergraduates will display Poston materials. lib.unc.edu.

Parenting Class

UNC Family Medicine will hold a parenting class on “Disciplining the young child” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 590 Manning Drive. Participation is limited. 919-843-7678, Lbiggs@unch.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.

Fashion Night Benefit

The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill will hold its Fashion Night benefit from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education at UNC-Chapel Hill. Institute students and Hauns Korpela of Scott J Salon in New York will present a runway show that will showcase “Color ReVision.” Proceeds will benefit the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Clean Water Campaign. 919-869-8031, avedainstitutechapelhill.com.

Author Event

Rory O’Connor will discuss his book, “Friends, Followers and the Future: How Social Media are Changing Politics, Threatening Big Brands, and Killing Traditional Media” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

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.

History of UNC-Chapel Hill Buildings and Libraries

The history and architecture of UNC-Chapel Hill buildings and libraries will be the focus of two library events Wednesday. Exhibit curator Jennie Rose Halperin will discuss the history of the libraries highlighted in the exhibit, “Knowledge Buildings” at 2:30 p.m. in the Davis Library Gallery. Student Jon O’Neill will also discuss his photographs. Librarian Will Owen will lead a campus tour with visits to libraries and other buildings featured in the exhibit, “A Dialogue Between Old and New: Notable Buildings on the UNC Campus” at 3 p.m. beginning in the Davis Library Gallery. 919-548-1203, lib.unc.edu.

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.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Celebration

The Orange County Rape Crisis Center will hold a Sexual Assault Awareness Month celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crunkleton, 320 W. Franklin St. All tips and 10 percent of sales from that day will benefit the Center. 919-968-4647, ocrcc.org/saam.

Author Event

Author Daniel Halperin will discuss his book, “Tinderbox: How The West Sparked The AIDS Epidemic and How The World Can Finally Overcome It” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Author 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 7 to 9 p.m. at Carrboro Beverage Company, 102A E. Main St.

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.

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.

Oral Cancer Screening

As part of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, Triangle Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Centre will hold a free drop-in oral cancer screening from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 5015 Southpark Drive, Suite 120, Durham.

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.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Author Event

Author Michel Stone will read from her book, “The Iguana Tree” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Orange County Democratic Women

The Orange County Democratic Women will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at Durham Tech’s Orange County Campus at 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough. The program will launch with a short video of “Amendment One: A Musical,” followed by a panel discussion. 919-656-3213.

Friday

Computer Lab

An open lab for one-on-one computer assistance 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.

Lecture Event

Debra J. Barksdale, associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill will present April’s Gray Lindgren Lecture of the Shared Learning Association of Chapel Hill at 11 a.m. at the Celebration Assembly of God Church, 114 Weaver Dairy Road. sharedlearningchapelhill.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.

Author Event

As part of the N.C. Science Festival, Mark Katz will discuss his book, “Groove Music: The Art and Culture of the Hip-Hop DJ” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Saturday

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 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 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.

Geological History of Chatham

The Chatham Conservation Partnership will hold a field trip on the geological history of Chatham from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the large canoe access parking area on the west side of the Haw River at Highway 64. Registration is required. 919-545-8044.

Chatham Celebration

Central Carolina Community College will celebrate 50 years of service to its communities from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its Chatham County Campus, 764 West St., Pittsboro. A 5K Rabbit Run will begin at 8 a.m. There will be activities and entertainment. cccc.edu/50years/events.

Uncommon Garden Tour

The Uncommon Garden Tour to benefit the ArtsCenter will be Saturday. Daytime tours will be at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. beginning at Timberlyne Shopping Center. There will be live music and artists painting Plein Air. Tickets are $30. The Garden Gala will be from 7 to 10 p.m. beginning at Cedar Falls Park, 501 Weaver Dairy Road. Tickets are $75. There will be live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction of local artists’ works. 919-929-2787, uncommongardentour.com.

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.

Slow Art Day

The Ackland Art Museum will hold Slow Art Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A lunch will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Spanky’s Restaurant. Slow Art Day is a worldwide event where people will look at a small number of pre-selected works of art for 5 to 10 minutes each. After their individual viewing, participants meet together over lunch to talk about their experience. Registration is suggested. slowartackland2012.eventbrite.com.

Author Event

Stuart Altman will discuss his book, “Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care: The Inside Story of a Century-Long Battle” from 2 to 3 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

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