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Sunday

Author Event

Forrest Greenslade will read from his book, “Visitations: A Nature-Lover’s Journal” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Joyful Jewel, 44-A Hillsboro St., Pittsboro. 919-883-2775, joyfuljewel.com.

Summer Literary Speculative Fiction Festival

The seconnd annual Bull Spec Magazine’s Summer Literary Speculative Fiction Festival will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Guests include South Carolina science fiction author T.C. McCarthy and Virginia epic fantasy author Michael J. Sullivan. 919-370-4114, flyleafbooks.com.

“Last Look” Tour

On the final day of the exhibition, curator Laura Fravel will give a guided tour of “Chords of Memory: Lithographs by Thomas Hart Benton” at 2 p.m. at the Ackland Art Museum. 919-843-3687, aportnow@email.unc.edu.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Concert Event

Southern Village will hold its “Sundays at Six” music series at 6 p.m. on the stage at the Village Green. southernvillage.com.

Monday

Yoga Class

A yoga class for people new to yoga, in treatment for cancer, a caregiver or cancer survivor, is held 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 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Red Hen, University Mall, 201 South Estes Drive.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer 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 at 3:30 p.m. 919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group will gather 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. at Orange United Methodist Church. Book fee is $12, scholarships available. 919-942-2825, mwmcclain@nc.rr.com.

The Nation Discussion Group

A discussion group about the magazine, “The Nation” will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Registration is required. 919-370-4114, flyleafbooks.com.

Hiroshima Day Commemoration

The Orange County Peace Coalition will hold a commemoration of Hiroshima called “Hiroshima Day: Their Fate, Our Fate?” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Peace and Justice Plaza on the corner of Henderson and East Franklin streets. Bring a chair, and reflections, poems, art and thoughts to share at the event. 919-942-2535.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive. 888-846-4427.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-933-1355.

Tuesday

Knitting for Charity

Knitting for Charity, a needlework group that provides knitted and crocheted items for various charities, meets 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 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Call 919-918-7364.

Teen Game Day

A Teen Game Day for ages 11-18 will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in the first floor meeting room at the Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough. There will be multiplayer games for the XBOX 360 and the Wii. orangecountync.gov/library.

Farmers’ Market

The Fearrington Farmers Market at Fearrington Village on U.S. 15-501 South is held at 4 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 6 to 7 p.m. at Evergreen United Methodist Church, U.S. 15-501. 919-933-1355.

Movie Event

The film, “Super 8” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. 919-968-2780.

Huntington’s Disease Event

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America North Carolina Chapter and the N.C. Center for the Care of Huntington’s Disease will hold a meeting for people high school ages and older at-risk for Huntington’s Disease from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Kristen Powers and Jonathan Dickinson will speak about their experiences with the disease. There will also be educational sessions. 919-803-8128, hdinfo@nc-cchd.org., hdsa.org/ncch/ncinfo.htm l.

Kitchen Table Series Discussion

As part of the Kitchen Table Series, Karen Metzguer, RN, will hold a discussion titled “End of Life Planning” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Learn to have a conversation around the kitchen table and avoid a discussion in an ICU waiting room when family members are often unprepared for critical decisions. 919-370-4114, flyleafbooks.com.

Support Group

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance support group meets 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 at 7:30 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. trianglesmartrecovery.org.

Wednesday

Walking Group

A walking group for women ages 55 and older treks the Bolin Creek Greenway 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, 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 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group will gather from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs smaller than 25 pounds. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmers market.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous holds a meeting in Spanish at 7 p.m. in Room 16 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-401-6124.

Thursday

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. at Flyleaf Books, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleaf books.com.

Yoga Class

A yoga class for people new to yoga, in treatment for cancer, a caregiver or cancer survivor, is held 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.

Carolina Brewery Celebration

Carolina Brewery and Grill will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a Souvenir Logo Glass Promotion Day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 120 Lowes Drive, Suite 100, Pittsboro. The first 500 customers to purchase any Carolina Brewery beer will receive a special edition fifth anniversary logo pilsner glass for free. 919-545-2330, carolinabrewery.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 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 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 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs smaller than 25 pounds. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Author Event

Kay Hooper will discuss and sign copies of her new Bishop/Special Crimes Unit series novel, “Haven” at 5:30 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-370-4114, 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 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 919-401-9333.

Movie

The Ackland Film Forum will show a film 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. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 919-968-0304.

Nar-Anon

Nar-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. at Immanuel Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2102 S. Alston Ave., Durham. 919-383-4236, nar-anon.org.

Poetry Event

A 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.

Friday

Self Help

Recovery International, a nonprofit, peer-led mental fitness training and support group for those suffering with anxiety, depression and anger management meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 550 Smith Level Road, Carrboro. 919-886-7768, TriRecoveryNow@gmail.com.

Peace Vigil

Vigils for peace and justice are held at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street from 5 to 6 p.m. 919-942-2535.

Carolina Brewery Celebration

Carolina Brewery and Grill will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a concert from 7 to 10 p.m. at 120 Lowes Drive, Suite 100, Pittsboro. Joe Bell and the Stinging Blades will perform outside in the brewery beer garden. 919-545-2330, carolinabrewery.com.

Saturday

Farmers Markets

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

The Eno River Farmers’ Market is open 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. 919-732-8315.

The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of University Mall from 8 a.m. to noon. thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com.

Toastmasters

Two Toastmasters clubs meet 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 S. Estes Drive. Email info@speakuptmc.org.

Drawing in the Galleries

Amanda Hughes, director of external affairs, will lead participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the museum’s collection from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ackland Art Museum. Bring paper and dry media (crayon, pencils). 919-843-3687, aportnow@email.unc.edu.

Cemetery Tour

The 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 Writing

Author 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.

Restorative Yoga

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., offers a free Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 919-401-9333.

Canine Playtime

The Chapel Hill Small Dog Meetup Group gathers from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Village Dog Park, 1000 Dogwood Acres Drive. For dogs smaller than 25 pounds. smalldogmeetup@gmail.com.

Author Event

Howard Owen will read from his novel, “Oregon Hill” at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-370-4114, flyleafbooks.com.

Carolina Brewery Celebration

Carolina Brewery and Grill will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an Iron Chef-style Burger Competition at 5 p.m. at 120 Lowes Drive, Suite 100, Pittsboro. The burger cook off will take place on the patio with a local celebrity judging panel. There will also be a free brewery tour. Reservations are required. Live music by Gasoline Stove will begin at 7 p.m. 919-545-2330, carolinabrewery.com.

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