CANCER SUPPORT -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Living With Metastatic/Advanced Cancer Support Group from 3 to 4:30 6 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

WALKING TOUR -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers guided walking tours of Franklin Street every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. 942-7818, chapelhillpreservation.com.

STRETCH CLASS -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Strengthen and Stretch Class for anyone affected by cancer from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Farm products, prepared foods and crafts from vendors who live within 50 miles of Carrboro. 280-3326.

JOB HUNTERS MEETING -- A Networking and Support Group for Job Hunters will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, to energize, create ideas and develop networking strategies. 942-4964.

SELF-HELP MEETING -- Recovery I, an international nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 918-3677.

RESTORATIVE YOGA -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

THURSDAY

FARMERS MARKET -- The Farmers' Market at Southern Village is open every Thursday through Aug. 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Village Green in Southern Village. www.southernvillage.com.

TODDLER TIME -- Toddler Time is held at the Carrboro Branch Library every Thursday at 4 p.m. Free. 969-3006.

NATURE TALES -- The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers Nature Tales for preschoolers every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. $5 per family. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

RESTORATIVE YOGA -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

FRIDAY

AUTHOR EVENT -- James Morrison will read from his collection of short stories, "Said and Done," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

BOOK PARTY -- Local author Nic Brown will celebrate the release of his debut novel, "Floodmarkers," at The Cave 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., at 10 p.m. Readings and live music.

PEACE VIGIL -- Vigils for peace and justice are held every Friday at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, 5 to 6 p.m. Call 942-2535.

SELF-HELP MEETING -- Recovery I, an international nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 918-3677.

SATURDAY

JULY 4 FARMERS' MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will hold a special market in front of Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., with shortened hours of 7 to 10 a.m. The year-round market offers farm products, prepared foods and crafts from vendors who live within 50 miles of Carrboro. 280-3326, www.carrborofarmersmarket.com.

GARDEN TOURS -- The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers free tours of its display gardens every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. through October. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

FARMERS MARKET -- The South Estes Farmers Market at University Mall is open from 8 a.m. to noon. www.southestesfarmersmarket.org.

FARMERS MARKET -- 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. enoriverfarmersmarket.com.

TOASTMASTERS -- Three Toastmasters clubs meet on Saturdays in Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill CHAT Toastmasters meet at 8 a.m. in Room 17 of Binkley Baptist Church. E-mail adjwold@nc.rr.com. The Chapel Hill Toastmasters meet at 8 a.m. in the University Presbyterian Church Youth Center. E-mail lorieichel@nc.rr.com. The Speakeasy Toastmasters meet at 11 a.m. at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive. info@speakeasytmc, www.speakeasytoastmastersclub.com.

RESTORATIVE YOGA -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Restorative Yoga class for anyone affected by cancer, every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. 401-9333.

SUNDAY

FIRST SUNDAY -- Pittsboro Merchants host the monthly First Sunday celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Music, arts and crafts, and more. 960-5892, pittsboroshops.com.

WALKING TOUR -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers guided walking tours of Franklin Street every Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. 942-7818, chapelhillpreservation.com

MEDITATION GROUP -- A Heart Rhythm Meditation Group meets on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. at Market Street Books, 610 Market Street in Southern Village. Free. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. www.applied-meditation.org.

MONDAY

BREASTFEEDING CAFE -- Breastfeeding Cafe, an informal drop-in gathering of breastfeeding moms, will be held every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Red Hen, 201 Weaver St., Carrboro. A La Leche League representative will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- Gambler's Anonymous meets at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive, every Monday at 7:30 p.m. (888) 846-4427.

TUESDAY

MOVIE NIGHT -- The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library present the comedy "Hamlet 2" in the library meeting room, 100 Library Dr., on July 7 at 6:45 p.m. The film is rated R.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Fearrington Farmers' Market is held every Tuesday at 4 p.m. on the lawn beside the Real Estate Sales office in the Village Center.

COMING UP

STRETCH CLASS -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Strengthen and Stretch Class for anyone affected by cancer, on July 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

WRITERS WORKSHOP -- The Chapel Hill Creative Writers Workshop will meet on July 8 at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. All writers are invited. 933-7252 or 942-4027.

COMPUTER CLASS -- The Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., will offer free computer classes on Wednesdays from July 8 through Aug. 12. Space is limited and registration is required. 918-7387.

OUTDOOR MOVIE -- The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Madagascar 2" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., July 9 at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

CONTRA DANCE -- The Triangle Country Dancers will present a contra dance at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., on July 10. Live music by Gypsy Meltdown. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8. $7 members, $9 general public. www.TCDancers.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Ed Southern will read from his book, "Sports in the Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 10 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

FAMILY FUN DAY -- The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough will present a Family Fun Day on July 11 at sites throughout Hillsborough. Guided tours, children's activities, artisan demonstrations and more. 732-7741, www.historichillsborough.org.

SOLO PERFORMANCE -- Actor and playwright Mike Wiley will perform a stage adaptation of Tim Tyson's memoir, "Blood Done Sign My Name," July 11 and 12 at Fearrington Village. July 11 show is at 7 p.m., and admission is $12, which includes a post-performance reception. July 12 show is at 2 p.m., and admission is $12 for adults, $6 for students with valid student ID. Tickets are available at McIntyre's Fine Books or at BrownPaperTickets.com. 542-3030.

AUTHOR EVENT -- The Rev. Mansel Philip McCleave will read from his book, "Hunger Pains in Our Heads: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Origin of the Sit-In Movement," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 11 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Bernard Luscans will give a talk and show photographs on "Nomads and Billionaires: Life in the United Arab Emirates," on July 12 at 5 p.m. at the Chapel HIll Institute for Cultural and Language Education, 101 E. Weaver St., Suite G-1, Carrboro. 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Caregivers Support Group on July 13 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Designed for spouses, partners, family and friends of people with cancer, the group meets the second Monday of each month. New participants always welcome. Free. 401-9333.

PROSTATE HEALTH GROUP -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center will offer a Minority Prostate Health and Education Support Group on July 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Health Center. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Free. 956-4016.

ART AND LITERATURE -- The Ackland Art Museum's Art and Literature in the Galleries series will present educator Leslie Balkany discussing "The Tale of Genjii" on July 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presented in conjunction with the exhibit "Sage in the Bamboo Grove: The Legacy of Sherman E. Lee." $5; free for Ackland members, high school students and UNC students with a One Card. 966-5736, www.ackland.org.

CANCER SUPPORT -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Support for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer group on July 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month. 401-9333.

MOVIE/ BOOK CLUB -- The Movie/Book Club will meet to discuss the movie "My Sister's Keeper" and the Jodi Picoult novel on which is was based, July 16 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

OUTDOOR MOVIE -- The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Princess Bride" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., July 16 at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

ART AND LITERATURE -- The Ackland Art Museum's Art and Literature in the Galleries series will present Marisha Pessl and Leslie Balkany discussing "Special Topics in Calamity Physics" on July 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Presented in conjunction with the exhibit "Aldwyth: Work V./Work N. -- Collage and Assemblage 1991-2009." $5; free for Ackland members, high school students and UNC students with a One Card. 966-5736, www.ackland.org.

ARBORETUM TOUR -- The North Carolina Botanical Garden will offer a free guided tour of the Coke Arboretum at UNC on July 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Meet at the stone gathering circle near Cameron Avenue. 962-0533.

CANCER SUPPORT -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Living With Metastatic/Advanced Cancer Support Group on July 22 from 3 to 4:30 6 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

STRETCH CLASS -- Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, will offer a Strengthen and Stretch Class for anyone affected by cancer, on July 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. 401-9333.

FREE CONCERT -- Music Maker Relief Foundation will present Big Ron Hunter with Boo Hanks in a free concert as part of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., 23 at 7 p.m. www.townofchapelhill.org.

FITNESS MEETING -- Peer Connections Be Well! Feel Fit! will meet at the Carrboro Town Hall on July 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A guest speaker will discuss skin care and sun safety. dgirlscout@gmail.com.

FAMILY FUN TOUR -- The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will hold a Family Fun Tour today at 1:15 p.m. Interactive tour designed for children ages 6-12 and their familes. Held the fourth Sunday of every month. 966-5736, www.ackland.org.

OUTDOOR MOVIE -- The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Happy Feet" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., July 30 at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

OUTDOOR MOVIE -- The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., Aug. 6 at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

Please send announcements for Daybook to chnclerk@nando.com.

FAMILY FUN DAY -- Downtown Mebane will present Sunfest 2009: Hometown Family Fun Day on Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.downtownmebane.com.

NONFICTION BOOK CLUB -- The Nonfiction Book Club will meet to discuss "The World Without Us" by Alan Weisman on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

oUTDOOR MOVIE -- The town of Chapel Hill's Locally Grown event series presents "Cool Hand Luke" at the Wallace Plaza atop the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., Aug. 13 at 8:30 p.m. Music and dance performances precede the movie at 7 p.m. Free popcorn, children's activities, misting tent and more. www.townofchapelhill.org.

Please send announcements for Daybook to chnclerk@nando.com.

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