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
- 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/
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Special Events
- Yard Sale Explosion – Come one, come all! St. Paul A.M.E. Church Women’s Missionary Society has scoured its closets, cupboards, bookcases, & basements for treasures for you! Sat, Sept 8, 7am-1pm. 101 N Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill. Come early for coffee and donuts!
- Meditation-thon – Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center will participate in the nationwide Meditation-Thon (see www.kagyu.org/meditation-thon.php). Sun, Sept 9, beginning at 9:45am. Shinay sessions every half hour, 10am-noon. Open House with edible delights to follow. 35 Perkins Drive off Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill. 933-2138, www.piedmontktc.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
- 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
- 1st Annual Fiddlers’ Convention – Hoppin’ John’s Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention sponsored by Chatham County’s non-profit Shakori Hills. Sing, dance, eat, camp. Fri & Sat, Sept 21 & 22 at Shakori Hills festival grounds. For ticket info and directions, visit www.shakorihills.org, email hoppinjohn@shakorihills.org, or call 542-1746.
- Annual Fish Fry Event – Coming up: St. Paul A.M.E. Church will hold its annual Fish Fry on Oct 6, 11am-4pm, at 101 N Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased by calling 967-3961.
- Carrboro Swing Dance featuring Too Much Fun, Saturday, Sept 8, 8 -11 pm, Carrboro Century Center. Free beginner lesson 7:30-8:00.www.triangleswingdance.org.
Kids
- Jack & the Beanstalk – Sat, Sept 8, 11am. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro, 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org
- Toddler Time – At the Carrboro Branch Library. Thu, Sept 13, 4pm: Teatime! Thu, Sept 20, 4pm: Come button your buttons with Miz Moon. All toddlers are invited to these free programs. For more info, call the library at 969-3006.
- Family Fun Day – Come out for old-fashioned fun at Southern Village, Sat, Sept 15, 3-6pm. Live music, food & fun on the lawn. Free children’s events. Hot dogs & BBQ available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket and spend the afternoon with your family!
- 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
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
- Guided Garden Walk – Every Sat at 10am at Niche Gardens. Discussions on fall planting, garden design & maintenance, and gardening for wildlife with bird and butterfly gardens. Free. 1111 Dawson Road, 8 miles west of Chapel Hill, off Old Greensboro Hwy. 967-0078, www.nichegardens.com
Volunteers
- 18th Annual Haw River Learning Celebration – A volunteer-run nature science event for area 4th graders. 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, and more. No experience necessary. All you need is to enjoy nature & kids and have a good disposition. For more info, contact Aakara Weigand at 542-5790, info@hawriver.org, or visit http://hawriver.org.
- Club Nova Thrift Shop – Club Nova promotes & provides opportunities for individuals with mental illness to lead meaningful & productive lives. Pick up a packet at the shop or contact 967-6985, cmorton@clubnova.org. Club Nova Thrift Shop, 103-C W Main St, Carrboro, www.clubnova.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. Email fosteracat@chathamanimalrescue.org, call 542-5757, or visit www.chathamanimalrescue.org for more info.
Health
- 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.
- Free Cholesterol Screening – Celebrate National Cholesterol Education Month with a screening by the Health Education & Cardiac Rehabilitation departments. UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, Thu, Sept 13 & 27, 7-10am. For more info, call 966-2860.
- Cholesterol and Heart Risk – Phil Mendys, Pharm D, professor of Medicine & Pharmacotherapy in UNC’s Division of Cardiology, discusses the “numbers†behind the assessment of cardiovascular disease. Other issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes will also be covered. 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. Fri, Sept 14, 12:30-1:30pm, UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. For more info, email Stephanie at scrayton@unch.unc.edu
- Free Prostate Screening – National Prostate Cancer Awareness Week begins Sept 16. Get a free examination at UNC Hospitals. Sept 19 & 20, 1pm-7pm. Appointments encouraged but not required. 966-1316.
Classes and Lectures
- Solar Electricity for Homeowners & Professionals – Day course on introduction to solar electricity. 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. To register, call CCCC at 919-542-6495 ext. 223.
- 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.
- Breakfast with an Expert – Medical tourism with Maggie Ann Grace. A free discussion program. Wed, Sept 19, 9:30-10:30am at the Carrboro Century Center. 100 E Main St, Carrboro. For more info, visit www.stateoftheheart.name
Museums
- 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
- Speed the Plow – An exploration of the politics of gender & power. Presented by the Free Association Theatre Ensemble. Some adult content. 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
- 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.
Dance: Performance
- Live Rhythms! – Tap dance performed to live music. Presented by Footnotes Tap Ensemble. Sat, Sept 22, 7:30pm at Chapel Hill High School’s Hanes Theatre. 1709 High School Rd, Chapel Hill. Free Admission!
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 Discussion/Open Mic
- Movie/Book Discussion – The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus. Thu, Sept 13, 7pm. Carrboro Cybrary, Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary
- 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