Seniors/Wellness Program
ORANGE COUNTY SENIORSTRIDERS, a University Mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers. 8:00am exercise warm-up, breakfast at Bear Rock, and health talk by local health experts on a variety of topics. Orange County residents age 55 and older. Free. 3rd Wed of every month. 968-2073.

Groups
MEDITATION Practices of Tibetan Buddhism: Shinay, Tonglen & Deity Practice. Everyone is welcome. Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. www.piedmontktc.org. 933-2138.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS - Restorative yoga offered every week for cancer patients and their families at Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, Wed 11am-noon and Thu 6-7:30pm. Free. 401-9333, www.cornucopiahouse.org.

DIVORCE CARE - Non-denominational divorce seminar/support group is offered Weds at the Chapel Hill Bible Church, 6:45-8:30pm. Childcare is provided. Donna Coston, 408-0310 or Cindy Gudeman, 967-1547.

RECOVERY INC. - Recovery Inc., an international nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets every Wed at 7pm and every Friday at 10:30am. All are welcome. For information and directions, call 918-3677.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - A 12-step program helping compulsive overeaters. We are not-for-profit, with no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. MON: 7:30-9pm @ 300 E Rosemary St in Chapel Hill. 383-0937. TUE: 6-7pm @ Evergreen United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. 929-5963. WED: 7:30-9pm @ Hillsborough Presbyterian Church. 732-0936. THU: 7-8pm @ 300 E Rosemary St in Chapel Hill. 968-0304.

Outdoors
COOKOUT - Thu, Jun 14. Weaver Street Market.

SOUTHERN VILLAGE 2007 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES - Sundays through Aug 26. 7pm. Jun 3 – Bollywood Masti: Passage to India Night

KAYAK ADVENTURES - local guided flatwater kayak nature tour provider. All equipment and instruction provided. Call Susanne 929-3805 or 259-2241. Most trips last 3 hours and cost $45-50.

“POTLUCK IN A PASTURE” SUMMER SUPPERS – Every 3rd Sun beginning May 20. Sponsored by ChathamArts. www.chathamarts.org/

CARRBORO FARMERS’ MARKET. Sat 7am–12pm. Continues through Dec 22. Wed 3:30–6:30pm, continues through Oct 17. 932-1641, www.carrborofarmersmarket.com.

SOUTHERN VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET – Thu 4-7pm through Aug. 30. Market Street on the Village Green

HILLSBOROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET. Apr-Nov. Wed 3-6pm, Sat 7:30am-noon. 732-8315

WEAVER STREET MARKET - Jazz & More! Sunday Brunch. Every Sunday 11am to 1pm beginning Apr 8.

GARDEN WALK - Discussions on planting, garden maintenance, design & gardening for wildlife with bird & butterfly gardens. Saturdays. Niche Gardens, 967-0078, www.nichegardens.com.

NC BOTANICAL GARDEN GUIDED TOURS - meet at the stone gathering circle in front of the Totten Center. Sat, 10-11am, 962-0522, www.ncbg.unc.edu.

TAI-CHI PRACTICE - Sponsored by Friends of the Poet’s Walk. Every Sat, 9am. Free. Poet’s Walk, Ayr Mount, Hillsborough, 732-1891, www.savepoetswalk.com.

Etc.
RELATIONSHIP MAKEOVER WORKSHOP: Discover what’s been missing in your relationship with your dog. Create a model canine citizen without coercion or bribery. Jun 16-17, APS, Mebane. honestcanine.com or 919.563.0576.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE - Seeking volunteers for tasks around the house, cooking dinners for families & community service projects. 913-2040, www.chapelhillrmh.net.

RAPE CRISIS SUPPORT GROUPS - Winter & spring support groups at the OCRCC: Primary Survivors Group; Men’s Group; “Healing with Nature” Group. Pre-screening required. Free & confidential, groups@ocrcc.org. 968-4647, www.ocrcc.org.

CLUB NOVA THRIFT SHOP - Seeking volunteers; Club Nova provides opportunities for individuals living with mental illness. 967-6985, cmorton@clubnova.org , www.clubnova.org.

Kids
TODDLER TIME - at the Carrboro Branch Library. Every Thu, 4:00pm. Jun 7 and Jun  14 - Miz Moon celebrates with weddings, the seashore, and the American. Free. 969-3006.

KIDS COMEDYSPORTZ - Improv. Sat, 5pm. $10. DSI Comedy Theater. 338-8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com.

EXPRESS YOURSELF! - new art program for ages 3-8. Registration requested. Sat, 10:45-11:15am & 11:30m-12pm $2.

Special Events
DANCE PARTY BENEFIT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD - Presented by Townsend Bertram & Friends. Fri, Jun 1, 8-11pm. $25. Carrboro Century Center, 918-7385.

SKYLIGHT EXCHANGE PRESENTS HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH – May 31- Jun 4. 8pm. $7.

DATING ON EARTH & MEMORY - Two shows in one; Transactors Improv. Fri, Jun 1, 8pm. $13; students $7. The ArtsCenter, 929-2787.

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENT - Sat, Jun 2, 12pm. Open Eye Cafe, 968-9410, www.openeyecafe.com.

CHATHAM ARTS BURRITO BASH - featuring Randy Whitt and the Grits. Mon, Jun 4, 6pm. $15. www.chathamarts.org

CULTURAL PROGRAM - Food safety & collaborative organic agriculture with Uruguay, John O’Sullivan NCA&T & Paul Mueller, NCSU. Sun, Jun 10, 5pm. CHICLE, 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com.

SKIPSATIONS - Jump rope team, ages 7-adult. Wed, Aug 1, 7:30-9:30pm. $3/person; $8/family or group, 918-7364. Carrboro Century Center.

GUILFORD NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION POW-WOW - entertains you with series of authentic dances including a special interactive friendship dance with the audience. Wed, Aug. 15, 7:30-9:30pm. $3/person; $8/family or group, 918-7364. Carrboro Century Center

Comedy
DSI COMEDY THEATER - 338-8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com.  HAROLD NIGHT - 2 teams perform 30-min collection of improvised scenes & games. 8pm. $5. COMEDYSPORTZ - Competitive improv for all ages. Every Sat, 7:30pm. $10
MISTER DIPLOMAT - Longform improv featuring local celebrity guests. Every Fri, 9:30pm. $10. BEST SHOW EVER - All-star comedy showcase featuring the best of DSI. Sat, 9:30pm. $10. CAGEMATCH - Competitive longform improv; audience votes - winning team plays new challenger. Every other Thu, 8pm. $8

Comedy Hour – Fourth Sat, 7:30pm. Comedy open mic – Fourth Tue, 7:30-9:30pm. The Cave, 968-9308, www.caverntavern.com