* Woodcroft Women's Club is hosting its annual Community Yard Sale at Jordan High School on Garrett Road from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sellers may purchase two parking spaces for $20. All profits from space rental will be donated to local charities. To rent space, contact Lorie at 338-0962 or log on to www.woodcroftwomensclub.com to print the rental flier.

* The Animal Protection Society of Durham will hold its ninth annual Walk for Animals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at Duke University's East Campus. To register or to find out more about the Walk for Animals, visit www.apswalk.org or http://www.apswalkfortheanimals.org/ or call 381-7249.

* More than 100 "senior" amateur musicians will gather for a "Spring Fling Concert" at 3 p.m. to perform an "old time band concert" in Baldwin Auditorium on Duke University's East Campus. Free parking is available on city streets behind Baldwin Auditorium and in lots on Duke's campus.

* E.D. Mickle Neighborhood Center, 1204 N. Alston Ave., will hold a Community Appreciation Day from noon to 3 p.m.

* Durham for Obama's Outreach/Publicity Working Group is holding a workshop to teach "How to write a Letter to Your Representative" from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Durham Public Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.

* Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on the CCB Plaza, 201 N. Corcoran St. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music and dance celebrating African-American traditions. There will be fun for the whole family in the Kids' Zone, handmade art at the Bimbe Marketplace, and great food.

May 18

Hillsborough author Michael Malone will read from and sign copies of his new novel, "The Four Corners of the Sky" at 7 p.m. at The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.

May 19

* Come hear local author Clay Carmichael read from and sign copies of her new young adult novel, "Wild Things," and enter to win a sculpture by N.C. metal sculptor Mike Roig at 7 p.m. at The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.

* Durham Regional Hospital will present Tools for Your Health, a free seminar series to educate men on important health issues at 7 p.m. in the hospital in the First Level Classroom. Register online at www.durhamregional.org or call 403-4374.