SundayTalk with Charles EisensteinThe Occupy Chapel Hill Solidarity Economy Workgroup will hold a discussion with author Charles Eisenstein and his book, “Sacred Economics” at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Donations are suggested. occupychapelhill-solidarityeconomy@lists.riseup.net.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-448-7010.
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.
Exhibit ReceptionThe Carrboro Branch Library and McDougle Middle School presents a reception for the exhibit, “What’s Up? Our Fascinating Local Skies” at 5:30 p.m. at 900 Old Fayetteville Road. The exhibit features launchable rockets and space paintings by Mr. Grigg’s sixth graders and paintings by art instructor, Joey Howell. 919-969-3006, nerysleyy@gmail.com.
Deep Dish Theatre DiscussionThe final Deep Dish Theatre Discussion of Douglas Adams’s “A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” will be at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
deepdishtheater.org.
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.
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.
Triangle Stamp Club AuctionThe Triangle Stamp Club will hold its annual Big May Auction at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family, 200 Hayes Road.
Nar-AnonNar-Anon, a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend meets from 8 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3638 Chapel Hill Road, Durham. 919-596-2915,
nar-anon.org.
TuesdayCarrboro Bike BreakfastTo celebrate Bike Month, the town of Carrboro will hold a bike breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the parking lot at E. Main and Roberson streets. Free coffee from Open Eye Café, biscuits from Neal’s Deli and other free breakfast food. There will be free bike check-ups, giveaways, cycling information and a raffle.
Knitting 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 “Talking to your preteen about sexuality” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 590 Manning Drive. Participation is limited. 919-843-7678, Lbiggs@unch.unc.edu.
Author EventWiley Cash will read from his debut novel, “A Land More Kind Than Home” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The event will be co-sponsored by the Orange County Literacy Council. 919-942-7373,
flyleafbooks.com.
Cancer Support ProgramUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Cancer Support Program will hold a free monthly educational series of “cancer conversations” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road. RSVP. 919-445-5336,
unclineberger.org.
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.
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.
Life Learning SeriesThe Life Learning Lecture and Discussion Series, led by D.J. Pappas, is held at 6 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month through May at the Orange County Main Library. The discussion series will cover subjects from parenting to marriage to caring for aging parents.
bit.ly/LifeLearn.
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.
CHOP NC MeetingCHOP NC will meet at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373,
chopnc.com.
Author EventAuthor Suzy Barile will read from her novel, “Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General” at 7 p.m. at the Burwell School Historic Site, 319 N. Churton St., Hillsborough. Light refreshments will be served. 919-732-7451, info@burwellschool.org.
Lecture EventAbdelfattah Abusrour, director and founder of the Alrowwad Cultural & Theater Training Center at the Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem will lecture on “Beautiful Acts of Resistance” at 7 p.m. at the Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist, 106 Purefoy Road. 919-542-6448,
alrowwad-acts.ps/eindex.php.
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.
Lecture on ChinaDr. Norman G. Owen, honorary professor at the University of Hong Kong, will lecture on “China Awakens: Should the U.S. Tremble?” at 2:30 p.m. at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. 919-968-2070.
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.
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.
Author EventBob Garner will discuss barbecue and his latest book, “Bob Garner’s Guide to North Carolina Barbecue” at 6 p.m. at McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village. 919-542-3030,
mcintyresbooks.com.
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.
Film ScreeningThe documentary, “Gasland” will be shown at 7 p.m. at Internationalist Books and Community Center. Learn more about fracking before the Croatan Earth First sponsored anti-fracking march in Raleigh on Saturday, May 19.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-968-0304.
Women, Spirituality and Transformative LeadershipCo-editor Kathe Schaaf will lead a conversation on the power of women’s spiritual leadership and its emerging patterns of transformation in “Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373,
flyleafbooks.com.
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., Durham. 919-383-4236,
nar-anon.org.
FridayComputer ClassA computer class on computer basics will be from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. The workshop will provide step-by-step, hands-on instructions in the basics of working with computers. 919-968-2780.
Self HelpRecovery International, a nonprofit organization, offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress. Meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Republican Women’s Club MeetingThe Republican Women’s Club of Chapel Hill will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Country Club, 103 Lancaster Drive. Ilario Pantano, congressional candidate, Iraq war hero and author, will speak about his book, “Warlord: Broken By War, Saved By Grace.” Cost of lunch is $20. Reservations are required by Tuesday, May 15. 919-942-2325.
Insurance Questions and Issues for SeniorsA panel discussion on “Insurance Questions and Issues for Seniors” will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the UNC Wellness Center classroom at Meadowmont. Long term care, Medicare, Medigap and insurance investments will be covered. Space is limited, registration is suggested. 919-966-5500.
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.
Author EventEmily St. John Mandel will read from and sign her new novel, “The Lola Quartet” at 5:30 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373,
flyleafbooks.com.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Bike RideIn celebration of Bike Month, a bike ride will be held at 5:30 p.m. beginning at the Wallace Parking Deck on Rosemary Street. mcone@townofchapelhill.org.
Hillsborough Hog DaysThe Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 30th annual Hillsborough Hog Day from 6 to 9 p.m. at the River Park. There will be a barbecue cooking contest, musical entertainment, children’s games and inflatables, arts and crafts, antique and classic car display, vendors and more.
hogdays.com.
Who Do You Think You AreAs part of the Process series, the play, “Who Do You Think You Are?” will be performed from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Paul Green Theatre at UNC-Chapel Hill. For the Process series, professional authors and playwrights will present their works in progress and receive critiques from the audience. 919-843-7067, megel@email.unc.edu.
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.
Hillsborough Hog DaysThe Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 30th annual Hillsborough Hog Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the River Park. There will be a barbecue cooking contest, musical entertainment, children’s games and inflatables, arts and crafts, antique and classic car display, vendors and more.
hogdays.com.
Peer Connect Guide TrainingThe Cornucopia Cancer Support Center and the Carolina Well-UNC Lineberger Cancer Survivorship Program, will provide training to survivors and caregivers interesting in guiding others from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Suite 1000. 919-401-9333,
cancersupport4u.org.
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.
Makeover EventA “Me and My Life” makeover event will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Tangler Outlet Center, 4000 Arrowhead Blvd., Mebane. Lee Woodruff will speak. There will be mini makeovers, professional photos, refreshments, a limited number of gift bags, games, giveaways, information and resources.
Rainbow Soccer Alumni MeetingRainbow Soccer alumni will meet from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro to celebrate 40 years of Rainbow Soccer.
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