Thursday, June 4
Sewage Sludge Talk — The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League and the Center for Health and Environment and Justice will host a public meeting about the risks associated with spreading sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants on farmlands. 7-9pm, Cane Creek Baptist Church Activiity Center, 6901 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough. (336) 525-2003, sdayton@swcp.com
Friday, June 5
Cookbook Author — Author Elizabeth Wiegand (above) will talk and serve samples from her book The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina’s Barrier Islands,†2pm at McIntyre’s Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030
Community Book Forum — The Carrboro Cybrary will host a discussion of Lyle Estill’s Small is Possible with the author, Michael Tiemann and William (B.J.) Lawson. Carrboro Century Center, 918-6387. 6:30pm.
Saturday, June 6
Trail Building — Volunteers needed to help build trails at the Southern Community Park. Meet at the Dogwood Acres Drive parking lot at 1pm. Bring work gloves, appropriate clothes.
Writing Workshop — Nancy Peacock (above), author of A Broom of One’s Own, will lead a workshop, “Prompt Writing.†Participants should bring a pen and paper. 10am-12:30pm, Chapel Hill Public Library Conference Room. hestia7@bellsouth.net
Youth Fishing Rodeo — Orange County and Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Orange County Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a free Youth Fishing Rodeo for kids ages 3-15. 9am-noon, Bob Strayhorn’s Pond off New Hope Church Road. 245-2660
Walk Hillsborough — The eighth annual Walkable Hillsborough Day will feature an informational walk along the trails at Gold Park and a bike ride led by the Carolina Tarwheels. 9am walk, 8:30am bike ride, Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough.
Garden Magic — The seventh annual Discovering Magic in the Garden event will feature nature-based, fun activities for families dressed in their most magical costumes. 10am-noon, N.C. Botanical Garden. $10/family, $5 garden members, preregistration required. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu
Car Show — Cruise-Ins with a Twist will feature cars from all eras of all makes and models. 1-4pm, The Shops at Daniel Boone, South Churton Street, Hillsborough. 245-3330, theshopsatdanielboone.com
Haw River Fundraiser — The Haw River Learning Celebration Hootenanny will feature Mickey Le Pew the Clown, storytelling and music to benefit the Haw River Assembly Learning Celebration for schools. 5:30-9pm, Bynum General Store. Suggested: $5-15. 542-5790, jenna.schreiber@gmail.com
Ongoing
Cancer Support — Support groups for cancer patients and their families. cornucopiahouse.org
Compassionate Friends — Free self-help support for all adults grieving the loss of a child or sibling. Third Monday, 7-8:30pm, Evergreen United Methodist Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org
DivorceCare — Support group for those separated or divorced. Mondays, 7pm, Orange United Methodist Church. 942-2825, connect2orange.org
Garden Tour — Free tour of the N.C. Botanical Garden’s display gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front of the Totten Center at the garden. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu
Garden Walk — Niche Gardens hosts guided garden walks with discussions on spring planting, garden maintenance, design and gardening for wildlife. Saturdays, 10am, 1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill. Free.
967-0078, nichegardens.com
Job Search Meeting — A networking and support group for job hunters. Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 942-4964
Open-Mike Poetry — Tuesdays except first Tuesday, 7-9pm, Looking Glass Cafe & Boutique, 601 W. Main St. 636-5809
Computer Classes — Free computer classes: Computer and Web Basics, Intro to Email, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and an Open Project Workshop. Wednesdays through June 24, 7pm, Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St. Registration required. 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary
Computer Classes — A free series of introductory computer classes with topics including Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Buying and Selling on Craig’s List. Saturdays June 6-July 25, 9-10am, Carrboro Branch Library at McDougle School. Advance registration required. 969-3006, lib.unc.edu/cws
Kids
Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm, Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006
Preschool Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30am, Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006
Express Yourself! — Art program for ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2. 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Garden Story Time — Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to come read theme-based nature tales and participate in activities in the garden. Thursdays through Aug. 27, 10-11am, N.C. Botanical Garden. $5 per family. Preregister 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu
Volunteers
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program — Seeks volunteers at least 55 years of age and older who would like assistance in finding an opportunity that matches their interests. 968-2056, co.orange.nc.us/aging/RSVPindex.asp
Meals on Wheels — Seeks volunteers to deliver meals and/or bake simple desserts for recipients in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. 942-2948
Orange County Literacy — Seeks volunteers to help with adult literacy, basic math and English language tutoring, creative writing workshops at local homeless shelters and family literacy workshops. New tutor training workshops every month. Skills Development Center, 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151