EARTH MONTH MAKEOVERS -- The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill will offer complimentary haircuts, makeup applications, express facials, polish chances and stress relieving treatments from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. to raise awareness of its Earth Month activities. Donations to the Triangle Land Conservancy are accepted but not required. call 960-4769 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are limited; walk-ins accepted on a first come-first served basis.

FARMERS MARKET -- The Carrboro Farmers' Market is open 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.

THURSDAY

AUTHOR READING -- The Hillsborough Literary Association will host a presentation and reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 210 St. Mary's Road, Hillsborough. Admission is $12, which includes wine and refreshments. Students with a valid ID admitted free. Advance reservations are recommended. 732-7451, director@burwellschool.org.

POETRY TALK -- Michael Parker, author of "Seamus Heaney: The Making of a Poet," will give a talk on "Atlantic Crossings: Images of America in the Poetry of Seamus Heaney," at 4 p.m. in the Morehead Faculty Lounge, Morehead Planetarium.

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," 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.

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

AUTHOR TALK -- Lars Schoultz, a UNC professor of political science, will be at the Bull's Head Bookshop at UNC Student Stores at 3:30pm to read from his new book, "That Infernal Little Cuban Republic: The United States and the Cuban Revolution." Free and open to the public. 962-5060.

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 TALK -- William deBuys, a UNC alumnus ('71) and former head of the N.C., will give a reading in the Donovan Lounge of Greenlaw Hall on the UNC campus at 3:30 p.m. His "River of Traps" was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1991.

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

MEET THE AUTHOR -- The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library's Meet-the-Author-Tea will present Zelda Lockhart at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. She will read from her most recent novel, "Cold Running Creek." Refreshments at 3:30 p.m., program from 4 to 5 p.m. 968-2780.

CONTRA DANCE -- The Carolina Song & Dance Association will present a contra dance at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Newcomers workshop at 7:30 p.m., dancing begins at 8. Live music by Andrew and Noah VanNordstrand, with caller Maggie Jo Saylor. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. $8 donation is requested. 967-9948, www.csda-dance.org.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Todd Johnson will read from his new book, "The Sweet Bye and Bye" 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

EARTH ACTION DAY -- The Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department will present Earth Action Day at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center on the UNC campus from noon to 5 p.m. Live music, dance, demonstrations, children's activities, feature film and more. townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/community_events/earth_action_day.

CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY -- The Chapel Hill Museum and Chapel Hill Preservation Society will present "O' Cruel War," a living history encampment and lantern-led tour of local sites significant in the Civil War. The living history encampment is free and will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 523 E. Franklin St., and at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St. The tour will leave at 7 p.m. from the museum. Tour tickets are $35 for the general public, $17.50 with a student ID. Advance tickets are required. 967-1400.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY -- The YMCA Meadowmont Swim Club will hold a Healthy Kids Day and Family Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event at the YMCA Meadowmont Swim Club will feature games, music, inflatables and health booths. Free. 442-YMCA.

INSURANCE SEMINAR -- The Family Advocacy Network will sponsor a free seminar on "How to Get What You Need From Your Insurance Company," from 10 a.m. to noon at Orange United Methodist Church, 1220 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Seating is limited, and advance registration is requested. To register, call 942-8083, ext. 2, or e-mail julie@mhaorangeco.org.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW -- The Hillsborough Arts Council will sponsor a Downtown Arts and Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn of the lawn of the Visitor Center at 150 East King St. The juried show will feature 32 artists and artisans offering a variety of pottery, photography, painting, wood carving, iron metal art, jewelry, baskets, lampwork glass and fiber art. Live music.

PARK OPENING CEREMONY -- Orange County will hold the Grand Opening Ceremony for Cedar Grove Park, 5800 N.C. 86, with the ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Activities will be held throughout the day. Free and open to the public. 245-2660.

ASIAN ART SYMPOSIUM -- The Ackland Art Museum will present "Learning from the Legacy," an afternoon-long symposium celebrating the life and contributions of Asian art historian Sherman Emery Lee, at the Hanes Art Center Auditorium from 2 to 6:30 p.m. The event is held in connection with the ongoing exhibition "Sage in the Bamboo Grove: The Legacy of Sherman E. Lee." 966-5736, www.ackland.org.

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

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

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 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

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 1951's "Show Boat," with Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel and Ava Gardner, at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

VANISHING NIGHT -- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will present a free planetarium show, "Our Vanishing Night," at 7:30 p.m. This program will explore the impact of light pollution on our world and is offered as part of UNC's Earth Week celebration.

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.

COMING UP

LUNCHBOX LECTURE -- The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will present a Lunchbox Lecture by Suzy Barile, author of "Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General," at noon at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St. A suggested $5 donation is encouraged. 942-7818, chapelhillpreservation.com.

BLOOD DRIVE -- A blood drive will be held on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Orange Water and Sewer Authority administration building at 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 537-4237 or e-mail ljohnson@owasa.org.

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 Suzanne Davis in Volunteer Services at 966-0313.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION CLUB -- The Contemporary Fiction Club will discuss "The White m 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.

POETRY READING -- Michael Beadle will read from his poetry on April 23 at 7 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. Part of a yearlong series of readings featuring poets from the N.C. Poetry Society. 542-3030.

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, 100 Library Dr. Free and open to the public. Sign up at the library's Reference Desk or by calling 968-2780.

BIOINDENTICAL HORMONES PRESENTATION -- A presentation on "Bioidentical Hormones: Pros and Cons" will be held at the Chapel Hill Integrative Health Center from 7 to 8 p.m., with a question-and-answer session from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Limited seating. To register, call 929-7990.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Larry Rochelle will discuss his new book, "Crazy Lil' Media" at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on April 24 at 2 p.m. 542-3030.

SCHOOL FAIR -- The Glenwood Elementary School Fair will be held April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AUTHOR EVENT -- Ann B. Ross will discuss her book "Miss Julia Delivers the Goods!" at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village on April 25 at 11 a.m. 542-3030.

CLYDEFEST -- The Eighth Annnual Clydefest celebration will be held April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bynum Ballpark. Arts, food, magic, storytelling and more. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 12. www.chathamarts.org, 542-0394.

MEMORIAL WALK -- "Josh's Hope: A Memorial Walk," will be held April 26 from 1 to 5 p.m., starting at the Carrboro Town Commons. A fundraising walk in memory of Joshua Bailey, with proceeds to benefit the Mental Health Association in Orange County. www.justiceforjosh.org, joshs_hope@mhaorangeco.org, 942-1692.

FILM SCREENING -- The Seymour Center Cinema will show 1943's "Shadow of a Doubt," with Joseph Cotton and Teresa Wright, on April 28 at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road. Free admission and popcorn; donations appreciated.

FESTIVAL FOR WILDLIFE -- The Piedmont Wildlife Center's second annual Festival for Wildlife will be held May 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Leigh Farm Park in Durham Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for teens, free for children 12 and under. www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org/festival.

Scott Klein, professor of English at Wake Forest University, will deliver a lecture to open the UNC Library Rare Book Collection exhibition "Joycean Generosity, Joycean Books," Friday at 5:45 p.m. in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room in Wilson Library. The exhibition features rare editions of works by Irish writer and poet James Joyce. Klein will discuss the connections between the literary difficulty of Joyce's works and the experiences of his characters and readers as they journey to comprehend their own worlds. Free and open to the public. 962-4207, liza_terll@unc.edu.

Saturday is Earth Action Day in Chapel Hill, and events are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. at the Morehead Planetarium on the UNC campus. More than 50 exhibitors and demonstrators will be on hand, and there will be children's activities, games, a film presentation and live performances by acts including Kickin' Grass and the Studio A Dancers (below). See townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/community_events/earth_action_day.

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