Published: Aug 07, 2012 07:00 PM
Modified: Aug 07, 2012 12:00 PM
OngoingEssential Tremor Education SeminarA free International Essential Tremor Foundation educational seminar on essential tremor will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 at the Marriott at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Guardian Drive. Check in will begin at 8:45 a.m. Speakers include Movement Disorder Neurologists Patrick Hickey and Richard Murrow. Registration is required by Saturday, Aug. 11. 1-888-387-3667,
essentialtremor.org/Seminar.
WednesdayTRY Coalition MeetingTRY Coalition meets every second Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Goldenbelt Building 2, 807 E. on the second floor in Neighborhood Improvement Services. 919-491-7811,
DurhamTRY.org.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark. For more information, call 919-607-4867.
Farmers MarketThe Durham Farmers Market at 501 Foster St. is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. It offers fresh produce, prepared foods, crafts and other goods produced within 70 miles. For more information, visit
durhamfarmersmarket.com.
NECSW Interest MeetingAn interest meeting for the Northeast Creek Stream Watch will be at 7 p.m. at the Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department, 1409 Seaton Road. 919-544-7397,
northeastcreek.org.
Writers Meetup GroupThe Durham Writers Meetup Group will meet at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Science Book GroupThe Science Book Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. The book, “Atomic Awakening” by James Mahaffey will be discussed. 919-489-3012.
ThursdayOvereaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. on the second floor.
Kids YogaKids Yoga classes for third- through fifth-graders are held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St. 919-213-1278,
scrapexchange.org.
Board of Health MeetingThe Durham County Board of Health will meet at 5 p.m. on the third floor of the Human Services Building, 414 E. Main St.
durhamcountync.gov/departments/phth.
Nar-AnonNar-Anon, a 12-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at Immanuel Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2102 S. Alston Ave. 919-383-4236,
nar-anon.org.
SaturdayMary Chambers Cancer Foundation WalkThe Mary Chambers Cancer Foundation will hold its Cancer Walk from 7 to 10 a.m. at Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd. Participants will walk five miles throughout the mall. All proceeds will support the work of the Mary Chamber Cancer Foundation that helps pays for insurance premiums and co-pays of cancer patients as prioritized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
active.com/donate/marychambers.
Farmers MarketThe Durham Farmers Market at 501 Foster St. is open from 8 a.m. to noon offering fresh produce, prepared foods, crafts and other goods produced within 70 miles of the market.
durhamfarmersmarket.com.
Craft MarketThe Durham Craft Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon in Central Park.
DurhamCraftMarket.com.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. 919-596-9543.
Summer Children’s FestivalThe third annual Summer Children’s Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Duke Homestead. There will be face painting, wildlife demonstrations, historic games, crafts, food and music by Baron Von Rumblebuss. 919-807-7389,
ncculture.com.
Senior Citizen SeminarsDurham Regent independent senior community will hold a veterans educational seminar at 10 a.m. at 3007 Pickett Road. A Let’s Talk Seniors seminar on “Fall Prevention” will follow. Registration is required. 919-490-6224,
durhamregent.com.
StorytimeStorytime for young readers is at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Talent SearchThe Star Foundation will hold a community talent search from 1 to 5 p.m. at BBQ Heaven, 902 Fayetteville St. The search is open to youth and adults. 919-638-0611.
Author EventKaren Rowe will sign copies of her book, “The Train Whistle” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Chess ClubThe North Regional Library holds Chess Club meetings from 2 to 4:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels invited; sets and boards provided.
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