Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. for newcomers and 10:30 a.m. for regular members in room 220 at Structure House, 3017 Pickett Road. 919-929-9891.

Prostate Cancer Screenings

Duke University Health System will offer free prostate cancer screenings to men 40 years of age and older from noon to 4 p.m. on the second floor at the Duke Clinic, 200 Trent Drive. No appointment is necessary.

Fundraiser Event

Owl Tree Theater for the People will perform the play, “The Death of the Oldest Dog in the World” at 1:30 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road. Tickets are $8 per person or $12 for a couple. Proceeds will benefit the Wake County Hospice and Wake County SPCA. brownpapertickets.com/event/262145.

Durham Reads Together

As part of the series, “Durham Reads Together,” historian Todd Johnson will discuss the first book in the Deborah Knott series, “Bootlegger’s Daughter” at 3 p.m. at the Durham Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. 919-560-0268, durhamcountylibrary.org.

Music Event

An organ recital with David Arcus will be at 5 p.m. at the Duke Chapel at Duke University. music.duke.edu.

Monday

Constitution Day

North Carolina Central University will hold Constitution Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the School of Law. The event will be a day-long teach-in that will explore the constitutional implications of social, political, and economic issues that are crucial to American Democracy. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. 919-530-7256, jhall@nccu.edu.

Durham Beekeepers

The Durham Beekeepers meets the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. 919-668-1707, gardens.duke.edu.

Youth Commission Induction Ceremony

The Durham City Council will induct 30 youth who want a voice in their city government for one-year terms at 7 p.m. at City Hall. A welcome reception will begin at 5:45 p.m. DurhamNC.gov/ich/cmo/Pages/Durham-Youth-Commission.aspx.

Contemporary Fiction Book Group

The Contemporary Fiction book group will meet at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. The book, “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed. 919-489-3012.

Nar-Anon

Nar-Anon, a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend meets from 8 to 9 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3638 Chapel Hill Road. 919-596-2915, nar-anon.org.

Tuesday

Storytime

Storytime for young readers is held at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.

County Commissioners Meeting

The Durham Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Durham Board of Education at 10 a.m. at 511 Cleveland St.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. 919-683-3013.

Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga classes for kindergarten through second grade are held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St. 919-213-1278, scrapexchange.org.

Lecture Event

A lecture with Louise Toppin on art songs by African-American composers will be at 5 p.m. in Bone Hall in the Biddle Music Building at Duke University. music.duke.edu.

Diabetes Support Group

Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Teer House, 4019 N. Roxboro Road. September’s session will be a question and answer session with Jim Straight, executive director of the American Diabetes Association. Registration is required. durhamregional.org/events.

Pigs in the Library: Richie

Join members of the Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern for a talk on “Richie,” their all-female adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Richard II” at 7 p.m. at the Durham Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. 919-560-0268, durhamcountylibrary.org.

Adult Basketball Game

The Carolina Devils will hold pick-up adult wheelchair basketball games from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Braggtown Baptist Church, 3218 N. Roxboro St. RSVP requested. Fiona@bridge2sports.org.

Author Event

The Regulator Bookshop’s Tom Campbell will discuss his book, “Read This” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Acupuncture Information

Emma Dan will present an information session on “Overcoming Menopause with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine” at 7 p.m. at Holistic Chiropractic, 1125 W. N.C. Hwy 54. Registration is required. 919-794-4455, AcuEmma@gmail.com.

Wednesday

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark. For information, call 919-607-4867.

Farmers Market

The 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. durhamfarmersmarket.com.

Author Event

Emily Colin will read from and sign copies of her debut novel, “The Memory Thief” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Thursday

Lecture Event

Harvey Stein will discuss his photography at a lecture event at 7 a.m. at the Duke Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Nature Storytime

A nature storytime for children ages three and older, with a chaperone, will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. Each story relates to the season or garden spot. Parking fees apply. 919-668-1707, gardens.duke.edu.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. on the second floor.

Kids Yoga

Kids 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.

Opening Reception

A new library exhibition exploring the human experience of farm workers and the history of Student Action with Farm workers will hold an opening reception at 5 p.m. in the Rare Book Room at Perkins Library at Duke University. The exhibit will run through Dec. 9. library.duke.edu/rubenstein/human-rights.

Nar-Anon

Nar-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 Event

Ted Obomanu will read from and sign copies of his book, “Drive to Passion” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Friday

Vocal Workshop

A vocal workshop on contemporary commercial singing styles with Jeannette Lovetri will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Nelson Music Room at Duke University. Registration is required. 919-681-4984.

Dinner Fundraiser

Bethesda United Methodist Church will hold a gourmet spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2309 S. Miami Blvd. Cost is $8. The dinner includes spaghetti with meat or garden vegetable sauce, salad, bread, dessert, tea or lemonade. Eat-in or carry out. 919-596-3948.

Fundraiser Event

Owl Tree Theater for the People will perform the play, “The Death of the Oldest Dog in the World” at 7:30 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road. Tickets are $8 per person or $12 for a couple. Proceeds will benefit the Wake County Hospice and Wake County SPCA. brownpapertickets.com/event/262145.

Saturday

Bird Walk

The New Hope Audubon Society will hold a bird walk at 7 a.m. meeting at the Mardi Gras Bowling Alley parking lot. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snacks. spttdrdshnk@yahoo.com.

Farmers Market

The 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.

South Durham Farmers Market

The South Durham Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Plaza, 5410 N.C. Hwy 55.

Craft Market

The Durham Craft Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon in Central Park. DurhamCraftMarket.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. 919-596-9543.

Vocal Workshop

A vocal workshop on contemporary commercial singing styles with Jeannette Lovetri will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Nelson Music Room at Duke University. Registration is required. 919-681-4984.

Strategic Plan Meeting

Durham residents who want to provide feedback on the next phase of the City of Durham’s Strategic Plan can attend a meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Regional Library, 221 Milton Road. The discussion topics will be “Safe and Secure Community” and “Thriving, Livable Neighborhoods.” 919-560-4111, ext. 20102, DurhamNC.gov/StrategicPlan.

Storytime

Storytime for young readers is at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.

National Gymnastics Day

Northgate Mall will hold National Gymnastics Day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in front of Macy’s. Faulkner’s Dance and Gymnastics of Hillsborough and Neill’s Taekwondo and Fitness of Chapel Hill will perform gymnastics feats and martial art styles to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. usagym.org/pages/home/ngd/home.html.

Talent Search

The 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 Event

Joe and Terry Graedon of the People’s Pharmacy will discuss their newest book, “Top Screwups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road. 919-560-8590.

Chess Club

The North Regional Library holds Chess Club meetings from 2 to 4:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels invited; sets and boards provided.

Durham Reads Together

As part of the “Durham Reads Together” series, Dr. Sharon Holland, associate professor of English and African and African-American Studies and Women’s Studies at Duke University, will hold a discussion on how racial issues are explored in Margaret Maron’s books at 3 p.m. at the Durham Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. 919-560-0268, durhamcountylibrary.org.

Oktoberfest Celebration

An Oktoberfest Celebration will be from 4 to 11 p.m. at Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E. Parrish St. There will be burgers, beer and free music featuring local bands on the outdoor stage. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Durham Habitat for Humanity. 919-680-2333, www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com.

Fundraiser Event

Owl Tree Theater for the People will perform the play, “The Death of the Oldest Dog in the World” at 7:30 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road. Tickets are $8 per person or $12 for a couple. Proceeds will benefit the Wake County Hospice and Wake County SPCA. brownpapertickets.com/event/262145.