WednesdayOvereaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark Drive. 919-607-4867.
Health Care SeminarThe League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties will hold a discussion on the impact of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act on North Carolinians from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. Commissioner Wayne Goodwin will be the guest speaker.
ThursdayCommunity Luncheon RoundtableThe Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham will hold a community luncheon roundtable from noon to 1 p.m. at Shepherd’s House United Methodist Church, 107 N. Driver St. A group of Durham gun violence victims’ mothers will discuss how N.C. Congressional delegation responded at the “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” program. Lunch will be provided. 919-358-1113,
nonviolentdurham.org.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St., on the second floor.
Public SymposiumThe South Sudan’s ambassador will talk about food security during a public symposium titled “Food Security in Africa: The Case for South Sudan” from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Goodson Chapel at Duke University’s Divinity School.
divinity.duke.edu/news-media/news/20130228sudansymposium.
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.
Financial Aid/Scholarship PresentationA financial aid and scholarship presentation will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the McDougald Terrace Branch Library, 1101 Lawson St. Parents and students can learn about financial aid basic, college costs, financial aid forms, how to apply for different types of aid and eligibility determination.
Small Business Enterprise MeetingA small local business enterprise program information meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza. This month’s second information session will highlight the modifications that have been made to the program due to input received in November 2012 at the first public information meeting. 919-560-4180, ext. 17243,
Deborah.Giles@DurhamNC.gov.
Writer’s RoundtableThe Durham Business and Professional Chain will hold a writer’s roundtable titled “Writing for Pleasure and Profit” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Stanford Warren Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. The roundtable will bring published authors and aspiring writers together to exchange information on how to become a writer, how to get published, self-publishing and other issues associated with bringing a published work to the market. 919-680-2878,
facebook.com/pages/Durham-Business-Professional-Chain/84464618015.
Blaxploitation Film FestTo celebrate Black History Month, the Durham County Library will show films from the 70s that spawned the Blaxploitation genre at 6:30 p.m. at 300 N. Roxboro St. A brief discussion will follow each movie. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. The movie “Foxy Brown” will be shown.919-560-0114,
durhamcountylibrary.org.
Vigil Against ViolenceThe Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham will hold its annual “Vigil Against Violence” at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd’s House United Methodist Church, 107 N. Driver St. A reception will be at 7:45 p.m. 919-358-1113,
nonviolentdurham.org.
Nar-AnonNar-Anon, a twelve 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.
FridayBlue Devils ToastmastersThe Blue Devils Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month in Room 203 of the Duke Human Resources Building, 705 Broad St. The club focuses on improving public speaking, communication and leadership skills.
ScraparetThe Scrap Exchange will hold a cabaret-inspired fundraiser titled, “Scraparet” at 7 p.m. in the Green Gallery at 923 Franklin St. Scraparet will feature the cabaret duo, Ellen Ciompi and Glenn Mehrbach, performing their most requested songs. Tickets are $25. Proceeds will benefit the Scrap Exchange.
scraparet.eventbrite.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. Highway 55.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road. 919-596-9543.
Computer ClassA Microsoft Excel basics computer class will be at 10 a.m. at the Durham Southwest Branch Library, 3605 Shannon Road. Registration is required. 919-560-8590,
durhamcountylibrary.org.
Dr. Seuss DayPopular children’s educator Terri Morley will come dressed in character and lead children in three interactive shows of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Macy’s Court at Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd. Participants can come dressed as a favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear a hat.
StorytimeStorytime for young readers is at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in New Hope Commons. 919-489-3012.
Best of Dr. SeussA special screening of the film, “Best of Dr. Seuss” will be at 11:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. at the Stadium 10 Theaters at Northgate Mall. Tickets are $1.
eastcoastmovies.com.
Talent SearchThe Star Foundation will hold a community talent search from 1 to 5 p.m. at BBQ Heaven, 826 Fayetteville St. All ages welcome. 919-638-0611.
Chess Club
The North Regional Library holds Chess Club meetings from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sets and boards provided.
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