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.

Asian Festival Day

An Asian Festival Day will be celebrated from noon to 3 p.m. in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. There will be Asian-inspired activities and demonstrations. Parking fees apply. 919-668-1707, gardens.duke.edu.

Film Event

A film on the Cuban 5 will be shown at 2 p.m. in the right meeting room of the South Regional Library, 4505 S. Alston Ave. michael_pollock@yahoo.com.

Durham Reads Together

As part of the “Durham Reads Together” series, a panel of leading proponents of Southern cooking will discuss Southern food cultures at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road. 919-560-0268, durhamcountylibrary.org.

Barack the Vote

The members of Durham for Obama will hold a “Get Out the Vote” celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Durham Central Park. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsjkgr.

Monday

Conservative Environmental Symposium

The Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum, the Duke Federalist Society and the Duke College Republicans will hold a symposium titled, “Conservative Visions of our Environmental Future” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University. Former U.S. Congressman Bob Inglis, the President of the Energy and Enterprise Institute, will present the keynote address examining options for putting free enterprise to work for environmental solutions. 603-566-1878, sara.dewey@duke.edu, planetreg.com/E8318418197415.

Cornucopia Support Center Tour

Tour the Cornucopia Support Center at 4:30 p.m. at 5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Suite 1000. Participants can experience a service sampler, attend a yoga class and have a chair massage. 919-401-9333, cancersupport4u.org.

Author Event

Andy Greenberg will discuss his book, “This Machine Kills Secrets” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers on the second floor of the Durham County Administrative Complex, 200 E. Main St. durhamcountync.gov.

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.

Music Event

The Ciompi Quartet will perform during Lunchtime Classics at noon in the Gothic Reading Room in Perkins Library at Duke University. music.duke.edu.

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.

NCCU Chancellor Search Public Forum

The North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search Committee will hold a business and industry forum for the public to provide input in the selection of a new chancellor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Bay 7 at the American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St. Forum participants will be asked to share recommendations about people, characteristics or other ideas. nccu.edu/administration/chancellor/search/committee.cfm.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

Durham Regional Hospital will hold a Weight Loss Surgery Support Group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. September’s topic will be “Post Bariatric Surgery.” Registration is required. durhamregional.org/events.

Science Fiction/Fantasy Writers Group

The Science Fiction/Fantasy Writers Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham and the Durham Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children will hold a program for the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims at 6:30 p.m. at St. Philips Episcopal Church, 403 E. Main St. The documentary, “The Mothers” will be shown and Marcia Owen, co-author of “Living Without Enemies,” will speak. 919-358-1113, nonviolentdurham@gmail.com.

Wednesday

Board of Social Services Meeting

The Board of Social Services will meet at 9 a.m. in conference room 609 Right at the Social Services Building, 220 E. Main St. durhamcountync.gov/departments/dssv.

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.

NCCU Chancellor Search Public Forum

The North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search Committee will hold a alumni and community forum for the public to provide input in the selection of a new chancellor from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at B.N. Duke Auditorium. Forum participants will be asked to share recommendations about people, characteristics or other ideas. nccu.edu/administration/chancellor/search/committee.cfm.

Author Event

Woody Durham will discuss his autobiography, “Woody Durham: A Tar Heel Voice” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Movies at the Gardens

The movie, “Back to the Future” will be shown as part of Movies at the Gardens at 8 p.m. at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. Picnics are welcome. Parking is free after 5 p.m. 919-668-1707, gardens.duke.edu.

Thursday

Essentials to Government Contracting Panel Discussion

The Economic and Workforce Development Small Business Advisory Committee will hold an “Essentials to Governments Contracting” panel discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The discussion is designed to help small businesses owners understand how to win government contracts and work with federal, state and local governments. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Sept. 25. SmallBusinessAdvisory@DurhamNC.gov.

Community Luncheon Roundtable

The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham will hold a community luncheon roundtable from noon to 1 p.m. at Shepherds House United Methodist Church, 107 N. Driver St. Lunch will be provided. The Rev. Mel Williams will discuss ways to address the 27 percent child poverty rate in Durham. 919-358-1113, nonviolentdurham@gmail.com.

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 4 to 5 p.m. at the Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St. 919-213-1278, scrapexchange.org.

Nar-Anon

Nar-Anon, a 12-step program that helps 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.

Documentary Film Screening

The documentary film, “Colors of Confinement,” about a family placed in the Japanese American internment camp at Heart Mountain in Wyoming, will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Duke Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

27 Views of Durham

A book launch for “27 Views of Durham: The Bull City in Prose and Poetry” will be at 7:30 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. 919-901-0875, motorcomusic.com.

Saturday

Migratory Bird Festival

The New Hope Audubon Society and the Eno River Association will hold the third annual Eno River State Park Migratory Bird Festival at 7 a.m. to noon at Eno River State Park. There will be several bird walks, booths with games and children’s activities, and a “bird singalong.” 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.

Duke Gardens Fall Plant Sale

The Sarah P. Duke Gardens will hold its fall plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 420 Anderson St. Garden members may attend the pre-sale from 8 to 9 a.m. New members can join. 919-668-1707, gardens.duke.edu.

Durham’s 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 South Regional Library, 4505 S. Alston Ave. The discussion topics will be “Strong and Diverse Economy” and “Stewardship of the City’s Physical Assets.” 919-560-4111, ext. 20102, DurhamNC.gov/StrategicPlan.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Storytime

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

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.

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.

Author Event

Robert Taylor will discuss and sign copies of his book, “A New Way to Be Human: 7 Spiritual Pathways to Becoming Fully Alive” at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.

Fundraiser Event

The Duke Intensive Care Nursery Family Advisory Board will hold its fourth annual BBQ for Babies Fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at Teer Farm, 7729 Kepley Road, Chapel Hill. There will be a dinner, music, raffle prizes and activities for families and children. Tickets are $10. dukechildrens.org/about_us/newsroom/bbq_for_babies.