COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in "Finding Good Health Information Online" will be held at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on Oct. 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic Internet skills required. 968-2780.

VILLAGE ELDERS LECTURE -- Lynne Vernon-Feagans, William C. Friday Professor at the UNC School of Education, will speak on "Health and Education of Young People in Rural Communities" at the Robert Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Road, on Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. 968-2070.

AUTHOR EVENT -- William Conescu will read from hsi novel, "Being Written," and Diana Spechler will read from her book, "The Courage to Lead: One Man's Journey in Public Service," on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington. 542-3030.

AUTHOR READING -- Michael L. Walden will discuss "North Carolina in the Connected Age: Challenges and Opportunities in a Globalizing Economy," on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington. 542-3030.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in "Online Health Information for Seniors" will be held at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on Oct. 17 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic Internet skills required. 968-2780.

BENEFIT ART SHOW -- An exhibit of the works of Murry Handler to benefit the Inter-Faith Council will be held Oct. 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Bible Church, 260 Erwin Road. 408-0310, www.biblechurch.org.

AUTHOR READING -- Howard N. Lee will read from "The Courage to Lead: One Man's Journey in Public Service" at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington. 542-3030.

STORYTELLER -- Storyteller Brian Sturm will tell stories in the McDougle Middle School cafetorium, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Carrboro, on Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Part of the Carrboro Parks and Recreation Department's Entertainment Adventures series. 969-3006.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in Powerpoint I will be held at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on Oct. 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 968-2780.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in Powerpoint II will be held at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on Oct. 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 968-2780.

FACING CANCER -- The Carolina Women's Center, UNC Counseling and Wellness Services, and Campus Recreation will present "Facing Cancer" on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Pit on the UNC campus. Information, activities and food as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

COFFEE CLASS -- A free class on Coffee Equipment and Home Use will be given at the Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to coffeescott@gmail.com.

FISHY FOURTH FRIDAY -- Downtown Pittsboro will hold its monthly Fishy Fourth Friday event on Oct. 24. The free movie, "Forbidden Panet," starts at 6 p.m. Capital Bank Parking lot. 260-9725, pittsboroshops.com.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class Powerpoint III will be held at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, on Oct. 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 968-2780.

FAIR TRADE EXPO -- As part of the Big Read of The Grapes of Wrath, the Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., will showcase fair trade products available from local vendors on Oct. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.

RECYCLERY -- The ReCYCLEry will celebrate its eighth anniversary at Southern Rail on Oct. 26. Food, music and cruiser-style bike rides throughout the day. Suggested donation: $8. ReCYCLEry.info.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION -- The Carrboro Branch Library, inside McDougle Schools at 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Carrboro, will hold a Halloween celebration for children from toddlers to age 12 on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Costume contest, activities, crafts, treats and more.

BOOK DISCUSSION -- The Contemporary Fiction Book Club will meet on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., to discuss "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai. New participants welcome. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.