Published: Aug 21, 2012 07:00 PM
Modified: Aug 21, 2012 05:05 PM
WednesdayOvereaters 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.
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.
Small Business SeminarThe first seminar in a workshop series for small businesses titled How to Start a Business will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza. Topics include how to develop the business idea, an outline of the legal process, gathering market information, start-up capital, state requirements, City of Durham requirements, licensing and permits, and sources for technical assistance. Pre-registration is required. 919-560-4180, ext. 17241,
DurhamNC.gov/ich/as/eoea/Pages/training_request.aspx.
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.
Author EventGwendolyn Oxenham will discuss her book, Finding the Game: Three Years, Twenty-five Countries, and the Search for Pickup Soccer at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700,
regulatorbookshop.com.
Concert EventT.A. James will perform a mixture of originals and cover arrangements from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Broad Street Cafe, 1116 Broad St. 919-416-9707,
thebroadstreetcafe.com.
SaturdayFarmers 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.
Fundraiser EventNorth Durham Rotary Club will hold a yard sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Plaza at Northgate Mall. The event will raise funds to support North Durham Rotarys grants and outreach programs that support needs in both the local and international community.
Childrens EventClifford the Big Red Dog will perform three shows for children and their families at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Northgate Mall. Children can have their photo taken with Clifford after each show for a small fee and Clifford will hold book signings of his books at noon and 2:45 p.m. McGruff the Crime Dog will join Clifford and will be collecting donations of school supplies.
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.
Gospel Concert BenefitNew Life Christian Center will hold a Gospel Artist United concert to benefit the Duke Cancer Institutes breast cancer research and boutique for women at 1 p.m. at 7415 Fayetteville Road. Performers include Patty Denny, John Thorpe, Adeion Hill, Jacqui Hart, John McMahon, Cashyra Toney and Veronica Morgan. Tickets are $5 in advance; $10 at the door.
theprevailingword.org.
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.
Meet the AuthorAs part of the series, Guilty Pleasures: A Celebration of Genre Fiction, romance author and two-time RITA award finalist, Claudia Welch will discuss her new book, Sorority Sisters at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road. A book signing will follow the discussion. 919-560-0268,
durhamcountylibrary.org.
Senior SeminarDurham Regent independent senior community will hold a seminar titled Understanding Independent Living at 7 p.m. at 3007 Pickett Road. Registration is required. 919-490-6224,
durhamregent.com.