POETRY READING -- DeLana Dameron will read from her new book of poems, "How God Ends Us" at 3:30 p.m. at the Bull's Head Bookshop on the UNC campus. Free and open to the public.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in Online Shopping and Preventing Identity Theft will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Free. 968-2780.

ENERGY DISCUSSION -- The Orange-Chatham Group of the Sierra Club will hold a discussion about local communities intiatives to reduce global warming and encourage energy-efficient alternatives, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Dr.

HONEY WORKSHOP -- Kidzu Children's Museum, 105 E. Franklin St., will host a Kids in the Kitchen Workshop, "The Buzz about Honey," from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids will learn how to make a simple honey recipe and craft. A local beekeeper will give a presentation. Fee is $6 per child/adult pair (ages 4-9). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required. 933-1455, www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will open its Wednesday market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 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.

WOMEN'S WEEKLY WALKS -- Women's Weekly Walks are held every Wednesday through May 27. Meet in front of Weaver Street Market in Carrboro; car pools will go to a nearby walking area. Bring water and walking shoes or boots. 967-3221, 932-1411.

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.

THE CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO CREATIVE WRITERS WORKSHOP-- This group will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Chapel Hill Public Library. All serious prose writers are invited.

THURSDAY

AUTHOR EVENT -- Michael Burlingame will read from his new book, "Abraham Lincoln: A Life," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP -- The Orange County JobLink Center will present a workshop on Computer Skills for Finding Jobs Online, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. Free and open to the public. Sign up at the library's Reference Desk or by calling 968-2780.

STORY TIME -- Kids of all ages are welcome to Story Time on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Market Street Books, 610 Market Street in Southern Village. 933-5111.

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

FRIDAY

CONTRA DANCE -- Triangle Country Dancers will sponsor a Contra Dance at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Live music by Floorplay with caller David Glick. No partner needed. Bring clean soft-soled shoes. $7 for members, $9 for non-members. www.TCDancers.org.

COMPUTER CLASS -- A free class in Buying and Selling on eBay and Craigslist will be taught at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Participants should have taken the Web Basics class or have good Internet skills. Free. 968-2780 .

AUTHOR EVENT -- Pat Fortenbeerry will read from her new book, "More Than Makeup: A Guide to Findings Strength and Leadership Within You," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

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.

SATURDAY

EASTER EGG HUNT -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and under at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St., at 10 a.m. Prizes, games and more. 942-7818.

BOOK SIGNING -- Debbie Moose will sign copies of her book "Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy" at A Southern Season in University Mall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.southernseason.com.

SPRING WALK -- The North Carolina Botanical Garden will offer a spring walk through Johnston Mill Nature Preserve from 2 to 4 p.m. $10. Pre-registration required: 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Marianne Gingher will read from her new book, "Adventures in Pen Land: One Writer's Journey from Inklings to Ink," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

EASTER EGG HUNT -- Easter Egg Hunt, fun, games and treats will be held at Abbey Court Condominiums, 501 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, from 2 to 4 p.m. 669-9045, www.AbbeyCourtCondos.com.

GARDEN TOUR -- Free tours of the N.C. Botanical Garden's display gardens will be offered every Saturday at 10 a.m. Meet in front of the Totten Center, off Old Mason Farm Road. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu.

FARMERS' MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market will be open from 7 a.m. until noon at 301 W. Main St. The year-round market offers farm products, prepared foods and crafts from vendors who live within 50 miles of Carrboro. 280-3326.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME -- Carrboro Branch Library, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Carrboro (inside McDougle Schools), offers Preschool Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. 929-3006.

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

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. on Saturdays at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive. E-mail info@speakeasytmc or see www.speakeasytoastmastersclub.com.

SUNDAY

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

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

TUESDAY

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1973's "Paper Moon," with Ryan O'Neal and Tatum O'Neal, on April 14 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

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. Locally produced items including fruits and vegetables, salad greens, potted plants, fresh flowers, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, pastries, prepared meals and more.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP -- A free six-week workshop, "Job Search Strategies for Mature Professionals," will offered at The Orange County Skills Development & Job Link Center at 503 W. Franklin St., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. through April 30. www.mikekomives.com, 794-8158.

TAI CHI -- The Cornucopia House cancer support center offers a class in Tai Chi for Health on Tuesdays through April 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants can join at any time, but due to limited space reservations are necessary. 401-9333.

COMING UP

AUTHOR TALK -- Howard Lee, chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education and Chapel Hill's first elected black mayor, will speak on his book, "The Courage to Lead: One Man's Journey in Public Service," on April 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Free and open to the public. 968-2070, www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/index.

COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION -- Orange County Solid Waste will present a spring composting demonstration on April 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Carrboro Farmers Market at Carrboro Town Commons, 300 W. Main St. Free and open to the public. 968-2788.

KITCHEN SEMINAR -- Bill Cederberg of Cederberg Kitchens will host a free seminar on "How Much Should a Good Kitchen Cost" April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at 630 Weaver Dairy Road, Suite 106. 967-1171, www.cederbergkitchens.com

POETRY TALK -- The Carrboro Cybrary and Recreation and Parks Department present Poetry On Your Plate, a celebration of National Poetry Month, on Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at noon at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Local poets Kim Holzer, Lizh, and Gilbert Neal will read from their works and discuss poetry and getting published. 918-7387.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Todd Johnson will read from his new book, "The Sweet Bye and Bye" at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on April 17 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Joanna Catherine Scott will read from her new book, "Child of the South," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on April 18 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Hester Rumberg will read from her new book, "Ten Degrees of Reckoning: A True Story of a Family's Love and The Will To Survive," at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on April 19 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1951's "Show Boat," with Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel and Ava Gardner, on April 21 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

COFFEE CLASS -- A free class in Coffee Cupping will be held at the Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro, on April 23 at 7 p.m. Space is limited; RSVP to coffeescott@gmail. www. openeyecafe.com, 968-9410.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION -- UNC Health Care will hold an information session about volunteer opportunities on April 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to 966-0313.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION CLUB -- The Contemporary Fiction Club will discuss "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, 2008 winner of the Man Booker Prize, on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. 918-7387.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP -- The Orange County JobLink Center will present a workshop on Computer Skills for Finding Jobs Online, on April 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Free and open to the public. Sign up at the library's Reference Desk or by calling 968-2780.