Published: May 08, 2012 07:00 PM
Modified: May 07, 2012 11:48 AM
WednesdayOvereaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark. 919-607-4867.
Farmers MarketThe Durham Farmers’ Market at 501 Foster St. is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday offering fresh produce, prepared foods, crafts and other goods produced within 70 miles of the market.
durhamfarmersmarket.com.
Durham Writers’ Meetup GroupThe Durham Writers’ Meetup Group will meet at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Author EventWilmington essayist and novelist Philip Gerard will read from his new book of essays, “The Patron Saint of Dreams” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700,
regulatorbookshop.com.
Science Book GroupThe Science Book Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. The book “Built by Animals” by Michael Hansell will be discussed. 919-489-3012.
ThursdayOvereaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. on the second floor.
Kids YogaKids Yoga classes for third- through fifth-graders are held from 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday at the Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St. 919-213-1278,
scrapexchange.org.
Board of Health MeetingThe Durham County Board of Health will meet at 5 p.m. on the third floor of the Human Services Building, 414 E. Main St.
durhamcountync.gov/departments/phth.
Nar-AnonNar-Anon, a 12-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Immanuel Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2102 S. Alston Ave. 919-383-4236,
nar-anon.org.
Author EventChatham County author Marjorie Hudson will read from and discuss her first work of fiction, “Accidental Birds of the Carolinas” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700,
regulatorbookshop.com.
FridayMother’s Day LuncheonThe Durham Center for Senior Life will hold its annual Mother’s Day Luncheon at noon at the Forest at Duke, 2701 Pickett Road. Cost is $5 per person. Golden Club members can attend the event for free. Registration is required by Monday, May 7. 919-688-8247, ext. 105, jnelson@dcslnc.org.
Community CampfireA community campfire will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at Holt School Road Park, 4103 Holt School Road. S’mores ingredients will be provided. 919-560-4355.
Author EventDavid Rees will discuss his book, “How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700,
regulatorbookshop.com.
SaturdayFarmers MarketThe Durham Farmers’ Market at 501 Foster St. is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday offering fresh produce, prepared foods, crafts and other goods produced within 70 miles of the market.
durhamfarmersmarket.com.
Craft MarketThe Durham Craft Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday in Central Park.
DurhamCraftMarket.com.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. 919-596-9543.
Get Your Grass Off GasThe City-County Sustainability office will hold Get Your Grass Off Gas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive. Exchange old gas-powered lawnmowers or other yard equipment, drained of fluids, for deeply discounted cleaner electric models. 919-560-7999,
greenerdurham.net.
StorytimeStorytime for young readers is held at 11 a.m. Saturdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Talent SearchThe Star Foundation will hold a community talent search from 1 to 5 p.m. every Saturday at BBQ Heaven, 902 Fayetteville St. The search is open to youth and adults. 919-638-0611.
Chess ClubThe North Regional Library holds Chess Club meetings each Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels invited; sets and boards provided.
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