Satirical Songwriter

Satirical singer-songwriter Dave Lippman will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church of Chapel Hill UU, 106 Purefoy Road. Sponsored by Balance and Accuracy in Journalism. Suggested donation $10-$20. 542-2139.

Movie Showing

Movie Nite @ The Library will present "Gran Torino" with Clint Eastwood at 6:45 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr. The movie is rated R. Free.

Author Event

Lisa Brooks, assistant professor of history and literature and of folklore and mythology at Harvard, will read from her new book, "The Common Pot: The Recovery of Native Space in Northeast," at the Bull's Head Bookshop on the UNC campus at 3:30 p.m. 962-5060.

Book Discussion

Books Sandwiched In will hold a discussion of "North River" by Peter Hamill at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. Free and open to the public. A list of books for future discussions is available at www.friendschpl.org.

Parenting Talk

Kim John Payne, author of "Simplicity Parenting," will discuss her book at 7 p.m. at the Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Road. 967-1858, www.emersonwaldorf.org.

Wish Tree

Christmas House will hold a Wish Tree kickoff event at University Mall from 7 to 9 p.m. UNC women's basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell is the honorary chair, and events will include performances by the Triangle Youth Ballet and the Bouncing Bulldogs.

Gardening Advice

The Orange County Master Gardeners will offer advice and answer questions at the North Carolina Botanical Garden library, 100 Old Mason Farm Road, on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. Walk in or call 962-0522.

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. 401-9503.

Self-Help Meeting

Recovery I, a nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets at 7 p.m. 918-3677.

Strengthen and Stretch

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, 111 Cloister Court, Suite 200 Overlook Building, offers a Strength and Stretch class every Wednesday. Call 401-9333to reserve a space.

Thursday

Memorial Lecture

Farai Chideya, author, journalist and cultural critic, will deliver the 17th annual Sonja Haynes Stone Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. at the Stone Center, 150 South Road. She will discuss "Digital Drum or Digital Divide: Race, Responsibility and Representation in the New Media Age." A reception will follow.

Literary Discussion

The Chapel Hill Public Library's "Tar Heel Fiction: A Second Look" discussion series will examine "I Am One of You Forever," by Fred Chappell, at 7 p.m. The series explores the work of five North Carolina writers, with a different scholar leading each session. 968-2780.

Genealogy Worskhop

A free workshop in genealogical research will be given at the Chapel Hill Public Library from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

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

Mary Akers will read from "Women Up On Blocks: Stories," at 2 p.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.

Social Networking Class

A free class in Social Networking will be given at the Chapel Hill Public Library from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Basic computer skills required. 968-2780.

Peace Vigil

Vigils for peace and justice are held every Friday at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street from 5 to 6 p.m. 942-2535.

Self-Help Meeting

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

Saturday

Walk for Animals

Paws4Ever will hold the fourth annual Walk for Animal Protection beginning at 9 a.m. at Southern Village. Demonstrations, live music, contests, games and more. Registration is $25. www.paws4ever.org.

Contra Dance

Triangle Country Dancers will present 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; please bring clean soft-soled shoes. $9. www.TCDancers.org.

Author Event

Author Art Chansky will sign copies of his new book, "Light Blue Reign: How a City Slicker, a Quiet Kansan and a Mountain Man Built College Basketball's Longest-Lasting Dynasty," at the Bull's Head Bookshop on the UNC campus at noon, before the UNC-Duke football game. 962-5060.

Guided Hike

The North Carolina Botanical Garden will lead a guided autumn hike at Penny's Bend Nature Preserve. $8; $6 Botanical Garden members. Pre-registration is required. 962-0522.

Rabies Clinic

Orange County Animal Services will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Government Services Annex, 208 S. Cameron St., Hillsbrough. One- and three-year vaccinations. For a three-year vaccination, bring pet's most recent vaccination certificate. $5 cash. Dogs must be on leashes, cats in carriers. 942-7387.

Computer Class

The Carrboro Branch Library inside McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, will offer a free class in Social Networking from 9 to 10 a.m. Class size is limited; advance registration required. 969-3006, www.lib.unc.edu.cws.

Cemetery Tour

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers walking tours of the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery every Saturday at 10 a.m. $5. Call 942-7818 to reserve a space.

Farmers' Market

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held at the Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., from 9 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.

Farmers' Market

The Hillsborough Farmers' Market is held in the parking lot of the Home Depot on N.C. 86 from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. 732-8315, www.hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org

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.

Story Time

The Carrboro Branch Library in McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Carrboro, offers Story Time for all young children on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. 969-3006.

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

CD and Record Show

The ninth bi-annual Carrboro CD and Record Show will be held from noon to 6 p.m. in the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. New and used CDs, vinyl and memorabilia. Free admission. 260-0661, www.musicalroots.net.

Church History Program

The Chapel Hill Historical Society will present a program on the history of African-American churches in Chapel Hill from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 101 N. Merritt Mill Road. 929-1793.

Walking tour

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill offers "Walk This Way" walking tours of Franklin Street every Sunday at 2 p.m. $5. Contact 942-7818 or chpreservation@mindspring.com. www.chapelhillpreservation.com.

Monday

Clogging Lessons

The Apple Chill Cloggers will offer free clogging lessons on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., through Nov. 23, at the Chapel Hill Teen Center, 179 E. Franklin St. No partner or experience needed. 942-2500, dance@applechillcloggers.org.

Tutoring sessions

Tutoring sessions for students in Orange County Schools' kindergarten through fifth grade are offered by the Hillsborough Police Department and UNC Habitat for Humanity every Monday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Community Policing Substation, 501 Rainey Ave. Tutors will be students from UNC. Registion is on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to register, call 732-2441, ext. 26.

Breastfeeding Group

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

Gamblers Anonmyous meets at Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive, every Monday at 7:30 p.m. (888) 846-4427.

Tuesday

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

The Fourth Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser to benefit the Dispute Settlement Center will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Siena Hotel, 1505 E. Franklin St. $35. 929-8800, ext. 10, or www.disputesettlement.org.

Author Event

UNC alum Sonya Buchanan will read from and sign copies of her new book, "Saved By Grace," at the Bull's Head Bookshop on the UNC campus at 3:30 p.m. 962-5060.

Coming Up

Author Event

UNC professor of history William Ferris will read from his new book, "Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues," at the Bull's Head Bookshop on the UNC campus on Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m. 962-5060.

Conservation Lecture

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Center for Plant Conservation, the North Carolina Botanical Garden will present a public lecture by the center's director, Kathryn Kennedy, on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Botanical Garden's new Education Center off Old Mason Farm Road.

Computer Basics

A free workshop in Computer Basics I will be given at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Nov. 12 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. 968-2780.

Film Showing

The Sewage Sludge Action Network will host a free showing of the film "Sludge Diet" on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. 270-7534.

Computer Basics

A free workshop in Computer Basics II will be given at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Nov. 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. 968-2780.

Author Event

David Wroblewski will read from the paperback release of his novel, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at McIntyre's Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030.