ART AND LITERATURE -- The Ackland Art Museum's Art and Literature in the Galleries series will present a discussion of Marisha Pessl's "Special Topics in Calamity Physics" from 7 to 8:30 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.

COMPUTER CLASS -- The Chapel Hill Public Library will offer the second session in a free two-day workshop on Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint I, II and III, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 968-2780.

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 from 6 to 7 p.m. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month. 401-9333.

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

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.

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.

THURSDAY

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, 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., 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 museum educator Leslie Balkany discussing Marisha Pessl's "Special Topics in Calamity Physics" 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.

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 -- Pamela Pease will discuss her latest book, "Pop-up Tour de France," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

CONTRA DANCE -- The Carolina Song & Dance Association will present a contra dance at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Live music will be provided by the New Hope String band. Newcomers workshop at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes. $8 donation is requested. 967-9948, www.csda-dance.org.

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

FUNDRAISING DINNER -- Local chef Jonathan Schwartz will prepare dishes using locally grown food in a dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. to benefit the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. Suggested donation is $50. RSVP at www.ocrcc.org or 923-3746.

AUTHOR EVENT -- John Hart will read from and sign his latest book, "The Last Child," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

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

ANIMAL FUNDRAISER -- Independent Animal Rescue will host the 7th Annual Painted Chair & More Auction from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 1714 Legion Road. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Advance tickets available at The Cat Hospital of Durham and Chapel Hill, any IAR scheduled adoption events, and at www.animalrescue.net. 403-2221, info@animalrescue.net.

FARMERS' MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday. 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@speakeasytoastmastersclub.com, 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

AUTHOR EVENT -- MaryAnn McFadden will read from her latest book, "So Happy Together," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

STORYTELLER -- Storyteller Ron Jones will share stories and songs at the Carrboro Branch Library in McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, at 3 p.m. Free. 918-7364 or 969-3006.

BASKETRY GUILD -- Chapel Hill Basketry Guild will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. For materials list please call 929-2058.

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.

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

MONDAY

BOOK GROUP -- The Chapel Hill Public Library's Monday Night Book Group will discuss Bill Bryson's "I'm a Stranger Here Myself" at 7 p.m. in the library's conference room, 100 Library Dr. Free and open to all adults. 968-2780.

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

computer class -- The Chapel Hill Public Library will offer a free workshop on Finding Good Health Information Online from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 968-2780.

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

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.

dance program -- Carrboro's Summerdipity Series presents the Payal Dance Academy performing traditional and contemporary Indian dance styles at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3. 918-7364.

poetry reading -- Susan Meyers and Linda Ferguson will read from their poetry at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 23 at 7 p.m. This is part of McIntyre's monthly series of readings by poets from the N.C. Poetry Society. 542-3030.

computer class -- The Chapel Hill Public Library will offer a free workshop on Online Shopping and Preventing Identity Theft on July 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 968-2780.

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., July 23 at 7 p.m. www.townofchapelhill.org.

author event -- Valarie Schwartz will discuss her latest book, "Remembering Chapel Hill: The Twentieth Century as We Lived It," at Wiliam Travis Jewelry, 133 W. Franklin St., on July 24 at 5 p.m.

book reading -- Scott Hendrix, who retired to Fearrington Village after teaching history at Princeton Seminary in New Jersey, will read from his most recent book, "Luther," on July 24 at 2 p.m. The book is part of the Abdingdon Press "Pillars of Theology" series. 542-3030.

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.

tomato day -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will celebrate its annual Tomado Day on July 25 at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 7 a.m. to noon. Tastings, recipes, sample dishes and more. 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.

author event -- Chapel Hill author Sarah Dessen will read from her latest novel, "Along For The Ride," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on July 25 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

family fun tour -- The Ackland Art Museum on the UNC campus will hold a Family Fun Tour on July 26 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.

percussion program -- Carrboro's Summerdipity Series presents Tambor Vivo with Beverly Botsford, an ensemble of professional and community percussionists playing Afro-Cuban folkloric music, at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3. 918-7364.

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.

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.

ANIMAL FUNDRAISER