Published: Nov 06, 2012 06:00 PM
Modified: Nov 06, 2012 04:19 PM
WednesdayOvereaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark. For information, call 919-607-4867.
Lecture EventAs part of the Provost Lecture Series, Luis von Ahn of Carnegie Mellon University will lecture about Duolingo: Learn a Language for Free While Helping Translate the Web at 4 p.m. in Room 217 in Perkins Library at Duke University.
spotlight.duke.edu/provostlectures.
Author EventChapel Hill author Walter Bennett will read from and sign copies of his new novel, Leaving Tuscaloosa at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700,
regulatorbookshop.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.
Pinochle TournamentThe Durham Center for Senior Life will hold a pinochle tournament for seniors ages 55 and up at 1 p.m. at 406 Rigsbee Ave. Competitors will be playing best two out of three and the winning pair will receive gift cards. Preregistration is required. 919-688-8247,
dcslnc.org.
Kids YogaKids 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-AnonNar-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.
Author EventLocal author Judy Hogan will read from her new book, Killer Frost at 7 p.m. at the Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. 919-286-2700,
regulatorbookshop.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.
South Durham MarketThe South Durham Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Plaza, 5410 N.C. Hwy 55.
Craft MarketThe Durham Craft Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon in Central Park.
DurhamCraftMarket.com.
Food DriveJakes Wayback Burgers will hold a food drive to benefit the Durham Rescue Mission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Plaza at Northgate Mall. Bring canned or non-perishable food items.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. 919-596-9543.
Garden Guild Holiday Craft SaleThe volunteer Garden Guild at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens will hold a holiday craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 420 Anderson St. Decorate your home for the holidays and find gifts for friends, including ornaments, gourd bird houses, jewelry, stationery, knitted goods and nature-focused gifts. All proceeds will support the Duke Gardens. Parking is free until 1 p.m. 919-684-3698,
gardens.duke.edu.
StorytimeStory time for young readers is at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Luchadoras 4: Return to the Bull CityAn all-female masked lucha libre wrestling event titled, Luchadoras 4: Return to the Bull City will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children ages 12 and younger. Proceeds will benefit NC DREAM team and Poder Juvenil Campesino.
luchadoras.eventbrite.com.
Talent SearchThe Star Foundation will hold a community talent search from 1 to 5 p.m. at BBQ Heaven, 902 Fayetteville St. All ages welcome. 919-638-0611.
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.
Durham Day of ListeningThe Museum of Durham History will hold a Durham Day of Listening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Durham History Hub, 500 W. Main St. The event will be a program of live storytelling at 7 and 8 p.m. by contributors to the recently published book, 27 Views of Durham and live music by the Family Sircle at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site.
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