Saturday, Feb. 02, 2013

Daybook for Feb. 3-9

Monday

Tracing African-American heritage

Professional genealogists will share resources for researching African-American heritage at 7 p.m. Monday at Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. The sessions will cover materials housed at the Olivia Raney Local History Library, the State Library of North Carolina, the N.C. State Archives and the Family History Center. Registration is requested. For more information, visit wakegov.com/libraries or call 919-856-6710.

Tuesday

Time for Tots: Quilts

A children’s program on quilting is set for 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. See how quilters patch their work together and create a quilt square of your own. Cost is $1 for children ages 3-5 with an adult. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 919-807-7992.

Wednesday

History Corner: World War II Wear

A program on how war affects what people wear is set for Wednesday at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. The program will run from 10 to 11 a.m. for children ages 6-9 with an adult and from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for children ages 10-13. Cost is $1 per person. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 919-807-7992.

Careers in athletic training

Tyler MacDonnell, assistant athletic trainer with N.C. State’s football team, will talk about careers in athletic training at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Wade Edwards Learning Lab, 714 Saint Mary’s St., Raleigh. For more information, contact Jessi Rogers at 919-856-9233 or at foundation@wade.org.

Thursday

Free yoga class

Stress reduction with chair yoga is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Whole Foods, 8710 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Bring two towels. To register, call 919-354-0350.

Social networking for parents

Learning sessions for parents who are interested in using meetup.com as a communication tool to arrange for play dates, support groups and advice is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh. Registration is requested. For more information, visit wakegov.com/libraries or call 919-870-4000.

Free yoga class

Stress reduction with chair yoga is scheduled from 6 to 6:50 p.m. followed by gentle mat yoga from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh. Bring two towels. To register, call 919-870-4000.

Learn to dress for success

Makeover expert Kate Leser will speak about dressing for career changes, mid-life changes or changes in attitude at 7 p.m. Thursday at Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. Registration is requested. For more information, visit wakegov.com/libraries or call 919-856-6710.

Friday

Farmer Boys, Pioneer Girls

A program based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books, for children ages 7-12, is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh. Do chores, practice lessons and handiwork and make sure to brush up on your best manners. Cost is $4 per child. Registration is required. For more information, call 919-856-6675 or email yatesmill@wakegov.com.

Mystery authors at Quail Ridge

Jenny Milchman, author of “Cover of Snow,” and Lee Mims, author of “Hiding Gladys: A Cleo Cooper Mystery,” will read from their books and sign copies at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh.

Saturday

Eco-friendly tote bag program

Decorate an eco-friendly tote bag from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Tarboro Road Community Center, 121 N. Tarboro St., Raleigh. Each participant will receive one bag or participants may bring a bag to decorate. Cost is $5 per person for ages 16 and older. Registration is required four days prior to program. For more information, call 919-831-6856.

Free yoga class

A free yoga class is set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Raleigh Yoga Center, 619 Oberlin Road, Raleigh. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.raleighyoga.com.

Mardi Gras Street Festival

A Mardi Gras Street Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Wake Forest. The family-friendly event will include a children’s parade at 1 p.m., face painters, live music, entertainment and games. For more information and a schedule, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/mardi-gras-street-festival.aspx.

Learn about bluebirds

A class on bluebirds is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Durant Nature Park, 8305 Camp Durant Road, Raleigh. Learn all about bluebirds, why they need our help and ways we can attract them to our own backyards. Participants will assemble a bluebird box to take home. Must be 18 years old to register. Cost is $10, but children may attend free with an adult. Register by Sunday. For more information, call 919-831-6856.

Deer Heart

A program on deer for children ages 6-8 is set for 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh. Play deer games, learn facts about whitetail deer and make a Valentine. Cost is $8 per person. Registration is required. For more information, call 919-870-4330. To register, go to wakegov.com/parks.

African-American History Tour

Explore the lives and accomplishments of African-American North Carolinians from the antebellum period to the Civil Rights era from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh.

Love Bugs

Love Bugs is set for 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday at Hill Street Community Center, 2307 Hill St., Raleigh. Read a story and learn all about bugs, then make a buggy valentine craft. The program is for ages 3-5 and costs $4 per child. Registration is required four days in advance. For more information, call 919-831-6856.

Social networking for parents

Learning sessions for parents who are interested in using meetup.com as a communication tool to arrange for play dates, support groups and advice is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. Registration is requested. For more information, visit wakegov.com/libraries or call 919-856-6710.

Wine, chocolate benefit

A wine and chocolate tasting to benefit Second Chance is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. The event will include light appetizers and a small raffle. The cost is $25 a person, and proceeds will go to the cats and dogs of Second Chance. Register by Tuesday at www.secondchance.org. For more information, contact Sara McCormick at sara@secondchancenc.org or 919-357-3636.