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Published: May 05, 2012 07:00 PM
Modified: May 05, 2012 10:41 AM
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SundayCarrboro DayThe annual Carrboro Day celebration will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Hall on West Main Street. There will be music, poetry readings, a books and baked goods sale, Boy Scouts’ hot dog sale, local government displays, games, crafts and the annual plant exchange. carrboro.com.Carbonton Dam Restoration ProjectThe Chatham Conservation Partnership will hold tour the Carbonton Dam and Aquatic Species restoration project from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meet in the parking lot by the former Carbonton dam. Registration is required. 919-545-8044.Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-448-7010.ABAN FundraiserThe nonprofit organization, A Ban Against Neglect, will hold its first fundraiser from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the N.C. Botanical Gardens. Speakers will include: Callie Brauel of ABAN, Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and Judith Cone, special assistant to the chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship. Tickets are $30. aban.org. Concert EventSouthern Village will hold its “Sundays at Six” music series every Sunday at 6 p.m. on the stage at the Village Green. southernvillage.com. MondayYoga ClassA 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 GroupBreastfeeding 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 YogaCornucopia 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 GroupA 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 PlaytimeThe 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 GroupDivorceCare, 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.The Nation Discussion GroupA discussion group on “The Nation” magazine will be at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. RSVP required. 919-370-4114, flyleafbooks.com.Gamblers AnonymousGamblers Anonymous meets at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive, every Monday at 7:30 p.m. 888-846-4427.Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-933-1355. TuesdayKnitting for CharityKnitting 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.BingoResidents 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’ MarketThe Fearrington Farmers Market at Fearrington Village on U.S. 15-501 South is held Tuesdays at 4 p.m.Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Evergreen United Methodist Church, U.S. 15-501. 919-933-1355.Parenting ClassUNC Family Medicine will hold a parenting class on “Understanding learning disabilities and ADHD in the school-aged child” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 590 Manning Drive. Participation is limited.919-843-7678, Lbiggs@unch.unc.edu. Author EventAlyson Hagy will read from and sign copies her novel, “Boleto” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.Septic System and Well WorkshopAn annual workshop on the use and maintenance of home septic systems and wells will be at 7 p.m. at the Agriculture Building, 12 East St., Pittsboro. The two-hour program will offer explanation of how septic systems are sited, designed, and installed, as well as system use and maintenance, signs of failure, and permits and repairs. There will also be information provided on how wells are sited, well use and maintenance, well water testing, common well issues, and permits, repairs and abandonments. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 for materials and refreshments. 919-542-8202.Documentary Film ScreeningA screening of the new documentary film, “Without a Fight,” will be at 7 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre, 123 E. Franklin St. A discussion with Director Jason Arthurs, Producer Beth-Ann Kutchma, Story Editor Mark Derewicz, CFK Director Leann Bankoski and Kenya-based Champions League Organizer Kennedy Juma will follow the screening. A donation of $10 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit the Kibera Champions League. waf-may8.eventbrite.com.Support GroupThe 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 GroupSMART 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.WednesdayWalking GroupA 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.Resource Connections FairThe Orange County Department on Aging will hold the fourth annual Resource Connections Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at University Mall. There will be wellness displays, senior living experts, free food, entertainment and raffles. 919-968-2082. Stories and CraftsStory 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 YogaCornucopia 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 PlaytimeThe 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 MarketThe Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmers market.com. Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous holds a meeting in Spanish at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 16 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-401-6124.Author EventCarter Sickels will read from and sign copies of his debut novel, “The Evening Hour” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com. Lecture EventGeorge Smart, founder and director of the nonprofit Triangle Modernist Houses, will present his signature lecture, “Mayberry Modernism: North Carolina’s Modernist Legacy,” at 7 p.m. at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro. trianglemodernisthouses.com.ThursdayPreschool StorytimePreschool Storytime is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleaf books.com.Yoga ClassA 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 AnonymousOvereaters 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 MarketThe 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 PlaytimeThe 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.Young Professionals NetworkThe Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will hold the Young Professionals Network presented by DSI Comedy from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kildare’s Irish Pub, 206 W. Franklin St. Attendees can enjoy networking, appetizers and a panel discussion on finance for young professionals. Registration is required. 919-357-9989, lmorrison@carolinachamber.org. OSAWA MeetingThe OSAWA Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom to review and discuss fiscal year 2013 budget detail. owasa.org/about/Committees.aspx.Restorative YogaCornucopia 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 EventThe 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 AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-968-0304.Poetry EventA 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.FridaySelf HelpRecovery International, a nonprofit organization, offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress. Meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m.Peace VigilVigils 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.Spring Garden Party and AuctionThe Historic Hillsborough Commission will hold its 12th annual Spring Garden Party and Auction from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Burwell School Historic Site. There will be a silent auction, live auction, raffles, food and beverages. Tickets are $35. Proceeds will benefit the Burwell School’s year-round programming and operations. 919-732-7451, director@burwellschool.org.SaturdayFarmers MarketsThe Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmersmarket.com. 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. 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. The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of University Mall from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com. ToastmastersTwo 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.Family Advocacy Network WorkshopThe Family Advocacy Network will hold a free workshop called “the Importance of Healthy Lifestyles for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Conditions” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Freedom House Recovery Center, 102 New Stateside Drive. Pre-resigstration is required by Thursday, May 10. 919-942-8083, georgia@mhatriangle.org, mhatriangle.org.Cemetery TourThe 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 WritingAuthor 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. Drawing in the GalleriesAmanda Hughes, director of external affairs, will lead participants in a creative exploration of drawings by Thornton Dial as they sketch their own works on paper from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ackland Art Musuem. Bring paper and dry media such as crayon or pencils. ackland.org.Wedding Planning ClassA free wedding planning class will be at 10 a.m. at the Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough. Join Karen Clark as she walks you through the most difficult wedding planning questions, advises you on wedding pitfalls to avoid and suggests five ways to save $5,000 on your wedding. Registration is required. 919-245-2536, bit.ly/libwedclass.Huntington’s Disease Education DayThe Orange County Department on Aging will hold Huntington’s Disease Education Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Keynote speaker Ken Serbin will lecture on “Genuine Hope for Huntington’s Disease Treatments: New Ways of Thinking about HD.” There will also be a variety of sessions about Huntington’s Disease. Lunch will be included. Registration is suggested. 336-926-0917, laurenholder@gmail.com.Restorative YogaCornucopia 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 PlaytimeThe 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.Carrboro Craft MarketThe Carrboro Craft Market will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Southern Rail/The Station in downtown Carrboro.Commencement Weekend Open HouseAn open house to view memorabilia from the classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 and 1972 will be from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. There will be a photographic slideshow and music highlighting the class of 1962. Refreshments will be provided. 919-962-4207, library.unc.edu.
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