Bird Watching Walk

The New Hope Audubon Society will meet at 7 a.m. at the Mardi Gras Bowling Alley parking lot at the intersection of Highway 54 and Fearrington Road. Participants will be bird watching at a site to be determined. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snacks. spttdrdshnk@yahoo.com.

Durham-Orange Quilters’ Guild’s Quilt Show

The Durham-Orange Quilters’ Guild’s quilt show titled “A Thread Runs Through It” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Tobacco Campus, 324 Blackwell St., Bay 7. There will be quilts and wearable art in a judged exhibition, vendors, a boutique featuring members’ creations, fat quarter raffle baskets, a raffle quilt, a junior show and charity quilts. Tickets are $5; children under 12 years old are admitted for free. durhamorangequilters.org/2012-quilt-show.

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.

Arboretum Open House

The C.R. Keith Arboretum, one of the largest private collections of temperate woody tree and shrub species, will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. at 2131 Marion’s Ford, Chapel Hill. Horticulturists will provide guided tours for groups, or visitors may wander through the collection on their own. The arboretum house, a log cabin from the 1830s, will also be open for viewing. 919-929-6383, keitharboretum.org.

27 Views of Durham Reading

As part of the Durham County Library Humanities Series, Steve Schewel, founder of the Independent, will moderate readings and a discussion with authors in the book, “27 Views of Durham” at 2 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.

Panel Discussion on Health

Occupy Health and Wellness N.C. will hold a panel discussion about alternative treatments titled, “Alternative Medicine: Should it be a part of our Health Care System” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road. occupyhealthandwellnessnc.org.

Author Event

Jay O’Berski, Tony Perucci and Elena Passarello will discuss their books at 3 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Music Event

An organ recital with Douglas Cleveland will be at 5 p.m. in the Duke Chapel at Duke University. music.duke.edu.

Monday

Program about Medicare

The local healthcare nonprofit, Senior PharmAssist, will hold a information session about Medicare at 2 p.m. at the Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. Attendees will learn about Medicare prescription, medical coverage options for 2013 and how health reform affects Medicare. 919-688-4772.

Commissioners Meeting

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will meet in closed session at 5:30 pm and in regular session at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, 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.

Lunch and Learn Session

Durham’s Early Childhood Faith Initiative will hold a Lunch and Learn session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. The Lunch and Learn session is titled, “Music and Movement for Young Children” and will focus on helping music programs within faith settings. Bring a lunch; beverages will be provided. RSVP is required. 919-732-1524, winniewmorgan@juno.com, dpfc.net/EarlyChildhoodFaithInitiative.aspx.

Lecture Event

Maleiha Malik, professor of Law at King’s College, University of London, will speak at a brown bag lunch presentation at noon in the Durham County Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. The presentation will explore anti-Muslim prejudice in Europe and the U.S. 919-560-0190, durhamcountylibrary.org.

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.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

A weight loss surgery support group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. October’s topic will be “Post Surgery Regain - Tips for Getting Back on Track.” Registration is required. durhamregional.org/events.

Science Fiction/Fantasy Writers Group

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

Clogging Lessons and Team Tryouts

The Cane Creek Cloggers will offer free clogging lessons and team tryouts every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. through Oct. 30 at the Teen Center at Franklin and Henderson streets in Chapel Hill. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. 919-810-0299, canecreekcloggers.org.

Public Information Session

Durham residents interested in the future health of Third Fork Creek, Northeast Creek, and Crooked Creek can attend a public information session on the creeks at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Committee, 101 City Hall Plaza. 919-560-4326, DurhamNC.gov/Stormwater.

Menopause the Musical

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will show a production of “Menopause the Musical” to raise awareness for ovarian cancer at 8 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Tickets sold using the promo code “TEAL” will donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. carolinatheatre.org.

Wednesday

Board of Social Services Meeting

The Durham County Board of Social Services will meet at 9 a.m. in conference room 609 Right at 220 E. Main St. 919-560-8039, mspringfield@dss.co.durham.nc.us.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Author Event

Julia Scatliff O’Grady will discuss her book, “Good Busy” at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700, regulatorbookshop.com.

Movies at the Gardens

As part of the Movies at the Gardens series, the movie, “Easy Rider” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. Parking is free after 5 p.m. The movie will start at dusk. 919-668-1707, gardens.duke.edu.

Menopause the Musical

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will show a production of “Menopause the Musical” to raise awareness for ovarian cancer at 8 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Tickets sold using the promo code “TEAL” will donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. carolinatheatre.org.

Thursday

Community Luncheon Roundtable

The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham will hold a community luncheon roundtable from noon to 1 p.m. at the Shepherds House United Methodist Church, 107 N. Driver St. Leah Wilson-Hargrove of the Capital Restorative Justice Project will discuss their 10th anniversary annual event, “After the Ice Storm: Supporting Families Touched by Murder and Promoting Restorative Justice.” There will be a screening and discussion of the film, “The Final Gift.” Lunch will be provided. 919-452-1283.

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.

Community Forum

The Partnership for a Healthy Durham will hold a community forum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. to discuss how the average Durham County resident is affected by the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act. 919-560-7761, healthydurham.org.

Lecture Event

Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, will discuss the effects of poverty on children and possible policy solutions at 5:30 p.m. at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. Edelman will deliver the 2012 Crown Lecture in Ethics, “Getting Everyone on Board: Our Obligation to Children in Poverty.” 919-613-7312, keri.majikes@duke.edu.

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.

Senior Seminar

Durham Regent, an independent senior living community in Durham, will hold an educational “Let’s Talk Seniors” seminar at 7 p.m. at 3007 Pickett Road. Attorney Daniel Ellison will lecture on understanding the power of attorney. 919-490-6224, durhamregent.com.

Saturday

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 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.

Bull City Coop Tour

The second annual Bull City Coop Tour will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to tour chicken coops. Maps for the self-guided tour will be available at the Durham Farmers’ Market, South Durham Farmers’ Market and Bull City Burger and Brewery for a suggested donation of $5 per adult and $20 per carload. Kids under 12 are free. All proceeds will benefit Welcome Baby Durham’s “Cribs for Kids” program. bullcitychickens.com.

Education Forum

The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People will hold its first annual education forum titled “Engaging African-American Parents, Fostering Our Children’s Success” at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the H.M. Michaux School of Education at N.C. Central University, 700 Cecil St. Dr. Wynetta Lee, dean of the School of Education at NCCU will deliver the keynote address. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. 919-612-5166, 919-361-3423.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Gold Wing Honda Motorcycle Event

The Durham Chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will hold a display of Gold Wing Honda motorcycles from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Center Court at Northgate Mall. The event will feature over 30 bikes and owners sharing knowledge and promoting motorist road awareness of motorcycle rider. The N.C. Gold Wing Road Riders Precision Drill Team will perform at 11 a.m. in the parking lot in front of Ruby Tuesday. Donations will be accepted to support the Murdoch Developmental Center. gwrra.com.

Panel Discussion on Bullying in Schools

A panel of educators from Jamaica, Hungary, Australia and the United States will explain how they are reducing aggression, teasing and bullying in their schools from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Richard White Lecture Hall at Duke University. The discussion will include strategies for dealing with the coercive power dynamics of the bullying triad: the bully, target and bystanders.

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 youths and adults. 919-638-0611.

Author Event

Peter Salomon will read from and sign copies of his book, “Henry Franks” at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.

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.

Chickenstock Festival

A celebration following the Bull City Coop Tour will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E. Parrish St. Chickenstock Festival will bring the community together to learn about urban chicken-raising and sustainable living. There will be live music, vendors and awards for Durham’s top-rated roosts. bullcitychickens.com.

NAACP Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet

The Durham Branch of the NAACP will host its 38th annual Freedom Fund and awards banquet at 6 p.m. at the Durham Convention Center at the Marriott Hotel, 201 Foster St. The vendor area and silent auction will open at 4 p.m. Seating will begin at 5 p.m. Cost is $50 per guest or $500 per table of 10 guests. 919-682-4930.