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.

Kids Storytime Event

A special storytime event with illustrator Brian Lies will be at 10:30 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, 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, Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Books Sandwiched In

Books Sandwiched In will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. The book, “The Camel Bookmobile” by Masha Hamilton will be discussed. A vote will be held to select books for 2012-2013. friendschpl.org.

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.

Durham-Orange Light Rail Workshop

An environmental review workshop on the proposed Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Road. The workshop will be in an open house format. Citizens unable to attend can submit comments online. 800-816-7817, ourtransitfuture.com.

Open Mic

The Sacrificial Poets present a community-wide open mic on the first Wednesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

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

Shred-A-Thon

Orange County Solid Waste Management will hold a free Shred-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive. Orange County residents or local government employees may securely destroy and recycle their personal confidential documents at no cost. There is a limit of ten “banker-box” sized boxes or large bags full of paper per person, and only one trip per person. Remove all plastic bags, plastic binders, folders, computer disks and other electronic media, laminated paper or any other non-paper materials.

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.

Farmers Market

The Southern Village Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 400 Market St., Suite 115. svfarmersmarket.com.

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

Peter Behrens will read from and sign his novel, “The O’Briens” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Friends of the Chatham Community Library

The Friends of the Chatham Community Library will meet at 7 p.m. in the Holmes Family Room at the Chatham Community Library, 197 N.C. Highway North, Pittsboro. Author Georgeann Eubanks will be the guest speaker and new officers will be elected. friendsofthechathamcommunitylibrary.org.

Friday

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.

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.

Chatham Empty Bowls Benefit

The Chatham Empty Bowls fundraiser event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Chatham County Council on Aging Senior Center, 365 N.C. Highway 87 North, Pittsboro. Attendees will be able to chose a pottery bowl, soup and bread. The meal will also include beverages and dessert. Tickets are $25. Special discounts for students and children. Proceeds will benefit the CORA food pantry in Pittsboro. corafoodpantry.org.

Author Event

N.C. authors Alexandra and Marshall Reid will discuss their project and book, “Portion Size Me: A Kid-driven Plan For A Healthier Family” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. There will also be a Snack Wars competition where kids create their own healthy snacks. 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.

Confederate Veterans Memorial Service

The Chapel Hill Sons of the Confederate Veterans will hold their annual confederate memorial service at 10 a.m. at the statue of the confederate soldier, Silent Sam, at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Shred-A-Thon

Orange County Solid Waste Management will hold a free Shred-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 24-hour recycling drop-off site at Hampton Pointe Shopping Center in Hillsborough. Orange County residents or local government employees may securely destroy and recycle their personal confidential documents at no cost. There is a limit of ten “banker-box” sized boxes or large bags full of paper per person, and only one trip per person. Remove all plastic bags, plastic binders, folders, computer disks and other electronic media, laminated paper or any other non-paper materials.

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.

Author Event

Ben Fountain will read from his much lauded novel, “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” at 11 a.m. at McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village. 919-542-3030, mcintyresbooks.com.

e-books for Libraries

The Friends of Orange County Library will present a session titled “e-books for Libraries: Good, Bad or Indifferent?” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough. The program is free and will address what e-book use means for the library.

Benefit Concert

A concert to benefit Volunteers For Youth called “Rock ‘N Role Models” will be at 7 p.m. at West End Public, 462 W. Franklin St. The Franklin Street Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. and Greg Humphreys will perform at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25. volunteersforyouth.org.