Girls Chess Tournament

The North Carolina Chess Association will hold a girls chess tournament on Saturday, April 13, at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., Henderson. Rounds will be at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Registration ends at 9 a.m. Girls must be USCP members, N.C. residents and in grades K-12. Cost is $25 before Saturday, March 30; $35 after. 252-738-0375.

Sunday

Gun Violence Talk

United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, will host a discussion with Gail Neely of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence at 10 am in the Assembly Room. There will be information about statewide and nationwide gun-control groups and legislatures.

Wedding Event

Virtue Event Planning and Consulting, Inc. will hold a wedding event titled, “The Invisible Groom” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Great Room at Top of the Hill, 100 E. Franklin St. The event will feature information on bachelor party planning, honeymoon planning, budget tips, beer tasting, cigar rolling, raffles and more. RSVP is suggested. theinvisiblegroom.eventbrite.com.

Ackland Family Day

The Ackland Art Museum will hold its monthly family day from 2 to 5 p.m. This month’s theme is “I Heart Art” and families can explore the “More Love” exhibition, join story time at 3 and 4 p.m., or make a love-inspired artwork. Family day activities are recommended for children ages four to eight. ackland.org.

Cemetery Tour

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will hold a walking tour of the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Tours leave from the cemetery gazebo off South Road. Reservations are required. 919-942-7818.

Pauli Murray Awards

The Orange County Human Relations Commission will hold the 23rd annual Pauli Murray Awards at 3 p.m. in the ballroom at the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough. 919-245-2487.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Monday

Computer Class

A computer class titled “Doing More with Microsoft Word” will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Chatham Community Library, 197 N.C. Hwy 87 North, Pittsboro. Registration is required. 919-545-8086, reference@chathamlibraries.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.

Book Lovers Club

The Flyleaf Book Lovers Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The book, “The Cat’s Table” by Michael Ondaatje. RSVP is suggested. meetup.com/flyleafbooklovers.

Chapel Hill Bird Club

The Chapel Hill Bird Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. Featured speaker Dr. Allen Hurlbert, assistant professor of biology at UNC-Chapel Hill, will lecture on “Why are bird communities diverse in some places and sparse in others” and “What ecological factors are important to birds.” 919-493-2607.

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.

Author Event

Barbara Ransby will discuss her book, “Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson” at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-5060.

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.

Writers for Readers

The Orange County Literacy Council will hold its sixth annual “Writers for Readers” book and author event at 6:30 p.m. at The Great Room at Top of the Hill. A VIP reception for authors and special guests will be at 6 p.m. Guests include David Hartman, Clyde Edgerton, Randall Kenan and Kim Severson. Tickets are $75. Proceeds will benefit the Orange County Literacy Council. 919-636-4457, orangeliteracy.org.

Author Event

Ariel Djankian will read from her science fiction novel, “The Office of Mercy” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Pilates Discussion

The Abundant By Nature Wellness Center will hold a free discussion to help understand the benefit of Pilates from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 781 Mount Carmel Road.

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 55 and older treks the Bolin Creek Greenway at 8:30 a.m. 919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.

Fundraiser

The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill will hold their annual “Beauty for the Earth” fundraising event from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 200 W. Franklin St. The institute will offer free haircuts and spa services, with donations to benefit the Triangle Land Conservancy. Appointments are limited; walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 919-960-4769, avedainstitutechapelhill.com.

Stories and Crafts

Storytime 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 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for anyone affected by cancer, 919-401-9333.

Caregivers Support Group

The UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine and Charles House Association holds a caregivers support group every fourth Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. 919-967-7570, paul@charleshouse.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.

Author Event

L. Lamar Wilson will discuss his poetry, “Sacrilegion” at 3 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-5060.

Author Event

James Dodson will discuss his book, “American Triumvirate: Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and the Modern Age of Golf” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Health Care Seminar

The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties will hold a discussion on the impact of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act on North Carolinians from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Road. Commissioner Wayne Goodwin will be the guest speaker.

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, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Yoga Class

A 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. in the white house across from Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road. 919-260-3690.

Author Event

Minrose Gwin is will discuss her book, “Remembering Medgar Evers: Writing the Long Civil Rights Movement” at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull’s Head Bookshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. 919-962-5060.

Carolina Science Café

Carolina Science Café will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at City Kitchen, 201 S. Estes Drive. Epidemiologist Dr. Melissa Troester, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, will lead a discussion on emerging research about young African-American women’s susceptibility to an aggressive breast cancer subtype and the influences that put them at greater risk.

Ackland Film Forum

The film, “A Separation,” will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre, 123 E. Franklin St.

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.

World Day of Prayer

The World Day of Prayer will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough. After the ceremony, a complimentary lunch will be served. This year’s program is called “I Was A Stranger and You Welcome Me” written by the women of France. 919-732-3131, worlddayofprayer.net.

Peace Vigil

Vigils for peace and justice are held at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 919-942-2535.

A Drink for Tomorrow Banquet

A Drink for Tomorrow will hold its second annual banquet, “One in Eight,” to benefit clean water and sanitation projects, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the UNC Great Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. UN climate change expert Felix Dodds will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15 for students, $35 for non-students. 919-619-7123, adft.org.

Author Event

Maureen Johnson will discuss her new novel, “The Madness Underneath” at 7 p.m. at Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-942-7373, flyleafbooks.com.

Saturday

Farmers Markets

The Carrboro Farmers Market is open from 9 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.

5K Walk/Run

The St. Paul AME 5K Walk/Run will be at 8 a.m. McDougle Middle School in Carrboro. There will be electronic timing, an awards ceremony, games and food. Proceeds will benefit St. Paul AME Church, Inter-Faith Council for Social Service and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. 919-967-3961, stpaulamechapelhill.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.

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.

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