Farmers’ Markets
- Carrboro Farmers’ Market – Sat 7am-12pm through Dec 22; Wed 3:30-6:30pm through Oct 17. Carrboro Town Commons. 932-1641, www.carrborofarmersmarket.com
- Southern Village Farmers’ Market – Last week! Thu, Aug 30, 4-7pm, at Market Street on the Village Green.
- Hillsborough Farmers’ Market – Wed 3-6pm; Sat 7:30am-noon. Apr-Nov. 732-8315.
- Fearrington Village Farmers’ Market – Tue 4pm through Nov 20. 8 miles south of Chapel Hill on US 15-501, Fearrington Village, Chapel Hill. 542-4000, chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms/fearrington.html
- Pittsboro Farmers’ Market – Thu 3:30-6:30pm through Nov 29. Chatham County Fairgrounds, Pittsboro. chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms/pittsboro.html
Special Events
- After Stonewall – The Triangle Progressive Documentary Series presents a chronicle of the LGBT experience from the Stonewall Riots of 1969 to today. Dinner served. Wed, Sept 5, 6:30pm, Free. 960-6886, www.surgenetwork.org/filmseries. Internationalist Books, 405 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 942-1740, internationalistbooks.org
- Chasing the Rain: My Treasure Hunt for the World’s Most Beautiful Mushrooms – Slideshow of beautiful and exotic mushrooms from all over the world presented by photographer & educator Taylor Lockwood. Tue, Sept 11, 5pm. Wilson Library, UNC campus. For more info, call Liza Terll at 962-4207 or visit lib.unc.edu/spotlight/lockwood.html
- Free Cholesterol Screening – September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and the Health Education & Cardiac Rehabilitation departments at the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont are offering screenings. Thu, Sept 13 & 27, 7-10am. For more info, call 966-2860.
- Buddhist “Change Your Mind†Day – All are welcome to this free family event with kids activities and talks by seven Triangle Buddhist groups. Sat, Sept 15, 10am-1pm. Piney Wood Park, off East Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham. For info and directions, visit compassiongardening.blogspot.com
- Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center will participate in the nationwide Meditation-Thon (see www.kagyu.org/meditation-thon.php) on Sunday, September 9, beginning at 9:45am with Shinay sessions every half hour from 10am-Noon. An Open House will follow from Noon-1pm with edible delights. 35 Perkins Drive off Weaver Dairy Road in Chapel Hill. www.piedmontktc.org. 933-2138.
- St. Paul A.M.E. Church Women’s Missionary Society 101 N. Merritt Mill Road Chapel Hill Saturday, September 8, 2007  7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. YARD SALE EXPLOSION! Come One, Come All! – Come early for coffee and donuts! We have scoured our CLOSETS and CUPBOARDS, BOOKCASES and BASEMENTS FOR TREASURES for you!
Kids
- Nature Tales – Story Time at the Garden. Kids ages 4 & 5 gather around in the Botanical Garden to share stories about nature. Every Thursday at 10am; outing & activity afterward. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no more than 3 children per adult please. $5 per family. 962-0522, www.ncbg.unc.edu
- Express Yourself! – Art program for ages 3-8 + caregivers allows children & adults to explore their own creative paths through open-ended weekly art projects. $2; registration requested. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15 & 11:30-noon. Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 933-1455, www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
- Zoom In: Science at the Extremes – Morehead Planetarium’s 1st-ever interactive visitor experience highlights the big & small of our universe. Designed for ages 8-13. Ongoing. Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Info hotline 549-6863, office 962-1236, tickets 843-7997, www.moreheadplanetarium.org
- Jack & the Beanstalk – Sat, Sept 8, 11am. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro, 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org.
- Story Time at Carrboro Branch Library presents: “Jimmy’s Overcoat†Saturday, September 1st at 10:30 am. The library is located at 900 Old Fayetteville Rd. at the McDougle Schools Media Center. For more information call 969-3006
- Come join Miz Moon for a very special Back-to-School Toddler Time with the Teeny Tiny Teacher! Toddler Time will take place at the Carrboro Branch Library on Thursday, September 6 at 4:00 PM. All toddlers are invited to this free program. For further information, telephone the library, 969-3006.
Outdoors
- Weaver Street Market – Jazz & more! Summertime fun for all ages. Sunday brunch, every Sunday 11am-1pm; Thursday nights, every Thursday 6-8pm. On the lawn at Weaver Street Market, Carrboro.
- Opening of the 20th Annual Sculpture in the Garden Exhibition – A special gala reception. Preview the art and meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and acoustic guitar entertainment. NC Botanical Garden, Fri, Sept 14, 5-7pm. Free. For more info, call Laura Cotterman at 962-0522.
- NC Botanical Garden Guided Tours – Meet at the stone gathering circle in front of the Totten Center. Every Sat, 10-11am. 962-0522, www.ncbg.unc.edu
- Niche Gardens – Guided Garden Walk every Saturday at 10 AM. Discussions on fall planting, garden maintenance, design, and gardening for wildlife with bird and butterfly gardens. FREE, rain or shine. 1111 Dawson Road, 8 miles west of Chapel Hill, off Old Greensboro Hwy. (919) 967-0078 www.nichegardens.com
Volunteers
- Orange County Literacy Council – Invites anyone interested in tutoring adults & ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners to attend an interest meeting. Wed, Sept 5, 10-11am. Skills Development Center, 503 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill & First Baptist Church, 210 W King St, Hillsborough. 933-2151, 732-0868, www.orangeliteracy.org
- Ronald McDonald House – Seeks volunteers for tasks around the house for families & community service projects. 913-2040, www.chapelhillrmh.net
- Chatham Animal Rescue & Education – Seeks foster caregivers to provide quality, temporary, in-home care for homeless kittens & cats from Chatham County until they can be permanently adopted. Short-term (as brief as a week) & longer-term needed. fosteracat@chathamanimalrescue.org. PO Box 610, Pittsboro. 542-5757, www.chathamanimalrescue.org
- 18th Annual Haw River Learning Celebration. A volunteer-run nature science event with 4th graders from local area schools. Runs from Sept 22-Oct 12 at 3 sites on the Haw River. We need people to come for a day, camp for a week (camping crew has the most fun), provide a meal for the crew, donate money to go towards a meal, among other necessities. No experience needed – we train. All you need is to enjoy nature, enjoy being with kids, and have a good disposition. Contact:Aakara Weigand, 919 542-5790, info@hawriver.org, or visit http://hawriver.org.
Classes
- Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods – Reduce your risk for cancer. Learn practical ways to keep your fat intake down and your fiber intake up. Part of a series of cooking classes offered by the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. Wed, Sept 5, 6-7:30pm. To register, call 966-5500. Free for members; $8 for non-members.
- Discovering Dairy Alternatives/Replacing Meat – Learn alternative sources for the valuable nutrients found in dairy & meat. Part of the UNC Wellness Center’s series of cooking classes aimed at fighting cancer risk. Wed, Sept 12, 6-7:30pm. To register, call 966-5500.
- Solar Electricity for Homeowners & Professionals – Day course on introduction to solar electricity. Area green building experts educate consumers & builders on today’s solar technologies. Sat, Sept 8, 9am-1pm. This course will be the second in a green building series conducted by GreenPros in collaboration with Central Carolina Community College. Instructors will be Ed Witkin of Carrboro Solar Works and Bob Kingery. To register, call CCCC at 919-542-6495 ext. 223.
Lectures
- Meditations for a Peaceful Mind – Gen Kelsang Tilopa, resident teacher of Kadampa Buddhism in NC, shows how with simple regular meditations & contemplations, everyone can have a peaceful mind. Wed, Sep 5, 7pm. Free. Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center, 605 W Main St, Ste 206, Carrboro. 967-1861, www.meditationinchapelhill.org
- The Galapagos – Lecture & photo presentation by accomplished science communicator Roger Harris. Sun, Sept 9, 5pm. Part of the CHICLE Cultural Program. 101 E Weaver St, Carrboro, 3rd floor. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 933-0398.
- Cholesterol and Heart Risk – Phil Mendys, Pharm D, adjunct professor of Medicine & Pharmacotherapy in the Division of Cardiology at UNC, discusses the “numbers†behind the assessment of cardiovascular disease and risk assessment. Thu, Sept 13, 6-7pm, UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. For more info, email Stephanie at scrayton@unch.unc.edu
- Genetics and Family History for Cardiovascular Disease – By Dr. Cam Patterson, Chief of Cardiology at UNC Hospitals & Director of the Cardiac Genetics Clinic.Friday, Fri, Sept 14, 12:30-1:30pm, UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. For more info, email Stephanie at scrayton@unch.unc.edu
Museums
- Skyscrapers – Mini-exhibition presenting a variety of interpretations of this modern icon. Through Sept 14. Free. Ackland Art Museum, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm (2nd Fridays until 9pm), Sun 1-5pm. www.ackland.org
- Planetarium & Digital Theater Shows – Science LIVE Demos. Ongoing. Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Info hotline 549-6863, office 962-1236, tickets 843-7997. Thu-Sat 10am-5pm, 6:30-9:15pm. $5.25; $4.25 seniors, students & children. www.moreheadplanetarium.org
- Heroes of Yesterday, Heroes of Today: The History of the Chapel Hill Fire Dept – Ongoing, Free. Chapel Hill Museum, 523 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 967-1400, www.chapelhillmuseum.org
Theater
- Giant Puppet Show – A Shoe For Your Foot. Live performance featuring handmade masks, stilts, cardboard creations & shadows. Outdoors, set to live music. Great fun for all ages. Bring something soft for your butt! Fridays-Sundays at 7pm through Sept 3; pre-show starts at 6:20. $10; kids 4-12 $7; 3 & under Free. UNC Campus: Forest Theater, 300 S Boundary St, Chapel Hill. www.paperhand.org
- How I Got That Story – An “embedded†war reporter tries to get a handle on a culture he doesn’t know while covering a conflict he doesn’t understand. Through Sept 15. Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, 968-1515. Visit www.deepdishtheater.org for show times & ticket info.
- Speed the Plow – An exploration of the politics of gender & power. Presented by the Free Association Theatre Ensemble. Some adult content. Aug 30-Sept 1, & Sept 7-8, 8:30pm. $15; seniors/students/teachers $12. Email FATEinfo@gmail.com for online discount code. Market Street Books, 610 Market Street, Chapel Hill. 933-5111, www.marketstreetbooks.com
Dance
- Contra – Bring clean, soft-soled shoes; no partner needed, lesson 7:30. 1st Sat of every month, 8-11pm, 8. 932-6050, www.TCDancers.org. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, 918-7385.
- Contact Improvisation – Improvised contact with 1 or more dancers, no partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Sundays, 2-4pm. $5. 967-5321, carolinacontact.ods.org. Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W Weaver St, Carrboro. 942-0240, www.balanced-movement.com
- Israeli Folk – 1st Mondays, 7:30-9pm, $5. Chapel Hill Kehillah, 1200 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, 942-8914.
- Free Style – Carrboro Dance Jam with eclectic music by DJ Rovnitsky. 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm, $5-8. 698-8776. Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W Weaver St, Carrboro. 942-0240, www.balanced-movement.com
Comedy
- Back to School with Transactors Improv – Sat, Sept 15, 8pm. $14; students $7. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org
- Literary Readings/Open Mic
- Books Sandwiched In – Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher. Wed, Sept 5, 11:30am. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill. 968-2777, www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org
- Open Mic – For poetry, music & short fiction. Tuesdays at 7pm, Market Street Books & Maps, Southern Village, 610 Market St, Chapel Hill. 933-5111, www.marketstreetbooks.com
- Open Mic – Music. Wed, Sept 5, 8pm-midnight. Blue Horn Lounge, 125 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 929-1511, www.bluehornloungechapelhill.com