Author Event

Robert Taylor will discuss his book, “A New Way to Be Human: Seven Spiritual Pathways for Becoming Fully Alive” at 9 and 11:15 a.m. at Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin St. 919-942-2955.

The Great Shoot Out

Professional portraits will be taken for a discounted sitting fee and discounted photo prints to benefit the Kidzu Children’s Museum during “The Great Shoot Out” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the N.C. Botanical Gardens, 100 Old Mason Farm Road. Each 15- to 30-minute session can feature up to seven people of your choice. Registration is required. 919-933-1455, greatshootout.com.

Author Event

Stella Suberman will discuss her memoir, “The GI Bill Boys” at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

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. through Oct. 14, no event on Sept. 30.

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.

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.

Author Event

Emma Straub will read from her novel, “Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.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.

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.

Banned and in the Rare Book Collection Program

As part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s fourth annual First Amendment Day, members of the UNC community will read from banned and censored books in the original editions from Wilson Library’s Rare Book Collection at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilson Special Collections Library. A book display can be viewed at 5 p.m. 919-548-1203, library.unc.edu.

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

Spay Neuter Day

The Orange County Animal Services Department will celebrate Spay Neuter Day. The department has partnered with Pet Overpopulation Patrol of North Carolina to offer no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to pets of households that receive services from the Orange County Department of Social Services or who qualify by their combined income. 919-942-7387, ext. 223 or ext. 224.

Stories and Crafts

Story time and a 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.

Books Sandwiched In

Books Sandwiched In will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the program room at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. The book, “Every Day by the Sun: A Memoir of the Faulkners of Mississippi” by Dean Faulkner will be discussed. Bring a sandwich. friendschpl.org.

Poetry Open Mic

The Sacrificial Poets will hold an open mic event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. There will be a feature musical guest, community open mic and a poetic feature performance. Come early to sign up.

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.

Author Event

David Menconi will discuss his book, “Ryan Adams: Losering, A Story of Whiskeytown” at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-5060, facebook.com/bullsheadbookshop/events.

Election Forum

The Organizing Against Racism Alliance will hold an election-focused forum titled, “Politics, Race and the November Election” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A panel will discuss “Health.” organizingagainstracism.com.

Author Event

Julia Scatliff O’Grady will discuss her book, “Good Busy” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

New Hope Audubon Society

The New Hope Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the N.C. Botanical Gardens. Stan Lewis will speak about “Insect and Nature Photography: How to Take Photographs of Small Creatures.” He will discuss techniques for photographing insects and will have photography gear for demonstration. He will also display some of his photographs. newhopeaudubon.org.

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.

Food Truck Rodeo

A food truck rodeo to benefit Meals on Wheels will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Carrboro Farmers Market. There will be food, live music, kids games, a raffle and a silent auction. Ten percent of all food truck sales will be donated to Meals on Wheels.

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.