Book Sale

The Friends of the Chapel Hill Library will hold a bag sale for books from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University Mall. Bags will be provided. Cost is $3 per bag.

Family Day

Family Day will be at 2 p.m. at the Ackland Art Museum. Storytime will be held at 3 p.m. There will be hands-on activities and scavenger hunts in the galleries throughout the program. 919-843-3687.

Author Event

Terry Roberts will talk about his novel, “A Short Time to Stay Here” at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Lecture Event

As part of the series, “Stores and Stories,” UNC Greensboro’s Director of Public History, Benjamin Filene, will lecture on “Where Is Tobe? Unfolding Stories of Childhood, Race, and Rural Life” at 3 p.m. at the Orange County Library in Hillsborough. orangeNChistory.org.

Fall Festival

Karen, an ethnic group from Burma, families participating in the Refugee Agricultural Partnership Project will hold a fall festival at 4 p.m. at Transplanting Traditions Community Farm on the site of the Irvin Nature Preserve, 2912 B Jones Ferry Road. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will help support refugee families working toward sustainable agricultural projects. 919-967-9091, ocpcy.wordpress.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Monday

Golf Tournament

Mental Health America of the Triangle will hold its inaugural golf tournament from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chapel Hill Country Club, 103 Lancaster Drive. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $100 to play. All proceeds go towards MHAT’s efforts to offer free community-based services throughout the Triangle. info@mhatriangle.org.

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.

Author Event

Clay and Susan Griffith will discuss their fantasy fiction novel, “The Kingmakers, Vampire Empire #3” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

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.

Clogging Classes

The Apple Chill Cloggers will hold free clogging classes from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. every Monday through Nov. 12 at the Chapel Hill Teen Center, 179 E. Frankin St. No partner or experience is needed. 919-945-2500.

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.

Author Event

Terry Roberts will discuss his book, “A Short Time to Stay Here” at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-5060, facebook.com/bullsheadbookshop/events.

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.

Clogging Lessons and Team Tryouts

The Cane Creek Cloggers will offer free clogging lessons and team tryouts every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. through Oct. 30 at the Teen Center at Franklin and Henderson streets. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. 919-810-0299, canecreekcloggers.org.

Carrboro Planning Board Event

As part of National Community Planning Month, the Carrboro Planning Board will hold an outreach event titled, “Creative and Collaborative Solutions: Case Studies and Community Visioning” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center Hall, 100 N. Greensboro St. bethany.e.chaney@gmail.com.

Lecture Event

Professor of Women Studies, Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, will deliver the 20th annual Sonja Haynes Stone Memorial Lecture from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sonja Hanes Stone Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. facebook.com/events/409715019074340.

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 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.

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.

Halloween Blood Drive

OWASA, the American Red Cross and Anna Maria’s Pizza will sponsor the utility’s annual Halloween blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower floor of OWASA’s Administration Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro. Participants who donate will have the chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Walk-ins welcomed after noon. Use sponsor code “owasa.” 919-537-4370, redcrossblood.org.

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.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 18 at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Hope4Eaters.ChapelHill@gmail.com.

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 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 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.

Pre-fundraiser and Chef Harvest Potluck

A pre-fundraiser Carrboro Farmers’ Market will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Town Commons in Carrboro. The first Chef Harvest Potluck will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $55. Proceeds will go to the Carrboro Farmers’ Market. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

Lecture Event

Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Ray Mabus, will present “Leadership in Service,” the 2012 Deil S. Wright Lecture, at 3 p.m. at the Paul Green Theatre at UNC-Chapel Hill. sog.unc.edu/node/1971.

New Hope Audubon Society Meeting

The New Hope Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the N.C. Botanical Gardens. Brian Bockhahn of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation will discuss two topics, “Beetles of North Carolina” and “How to Identify Wildlife by Sounds.” newhopeaudubon.org.

Carrboro High School Theatre Performance

The Carrboro High School Theatre Department will perform John Cariani’s play, “Almost, Maine” at 7:30 p.m. at the Carrboro High School auditorium, 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. seatyourself.biz/jagtheatre.

Friday

Computer Class

A computer class on powerpoint basics will be at 8:15 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. 919-968-2780.

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.

Carrboro High School Theatre Performance

The Carrboro High School Theatre Department will perform John Cariani’s play, “Almost, Maine” at 7:30 p.m. at the Carrboro High School auditorium, 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. seatyourself.biz/jagtheatre.

Saturday

International Games Day

The Orange County Main Library will participate in the fifth annual International Games Day at 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The library will provide visitors the opportunity to engage in games including puzzles, checkers, video games and board games. A national Super Smash Brothers Brawl video game tournament will begin at 1 p.m. bit.ly/tabgames2012.

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 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.

New Hope Creek Streamwatch

John Kent will lead the New Hope Creek Streamwatch monitoring at 9 a.m. Kent will lead a team to conduct monthly monitoring of the pollutants and microorganisms in the creek to gauge water quality. jnkent25@gmail.com.

Caregiver Workshop

Mental Health American of the Triangle will hold a workshop titled, “The Critical Role of Caregivers in Helping Youth with Trauma and Maltreatment Histories” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Freedom House Recovery Center cafeteria, 102 New Stateside Drive. Deborah Jones of the UNC Department of Psychology will present the workshop. Registration is required. info@mhatriangle.org, events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ovyee8bab&oeidk=a07e6cduk84e9fe29e8.

Japanese Culture Day

The Ackland Art Museum will celebrate Bunka no Hi, a national holiday in Japan that celebrates culture and the arts, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to exploring the Ackland’s exhibitions of Japanese art, participate in workshops and events, learn about Japanese art forms like bonsai and temari and get creative with do-it-yourself activities available all day. ackland.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 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.

eBook Program

A program about accessing and downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks through the N.C. Digital Library will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library at University Mall. Registration is required. 919-968-2780.

Author Event

Jean Anderson will discuss her two new cookbooks, “Jean Anderson’s Preserving Guide: How to Pickle and Preserve, Can and Freeze, Dry and Store Vegetables and Fruits” and “From a Southern Oven: The Savories, The Sweets” at 2 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Really Really Free Market

The Really Really Free Market will be at 2 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at the Carrboro Town Commons.

Murphey School Radio Show

The Murphey School Radio show will return to benefit nonprofit agencies, Project Compassion and A Helping Hand, with a performance titled, “A Celebration of Triangle Wit, Lit and Music” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 3729 Murphey School Road. The show will feature music, comedy and readings by local musicians and writers. murpheyschoolradio.net.

Carrboro High School Theatre Performance

The Carrboro High School Theatre Department will perform John Cariani’s play, “Almost, Maine” at 7:30 p.m. at the Carrboro High School auditorium, 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. seatyourself.biz/jagtheatre.

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