Program on Human Trafficking

A program to raise awareness about human trafficking will be at 7 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh. There will be a free screening of the movie, “Playground,” followed by a panel discussion with members from the Salvation Army, PATH-NC and Not For Sale Campaign. For details, email denasemail@me.com or melanieg717@yahoo.com.

Tuesday

Pond and Lake Critters Program

Explore the Cypress Pond and Harris Lake to discover what lives there with a program at 3:30 p.m. at the Cypress Pond at Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill. Registration is required two days in advance. To register, call 919-387-4342.

Family Fishing

A family fishing event will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the fishing pond at Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill. Bring your own pole or receive a beginners kit from the park. Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call 919-387-4342.

Independent Film Discussion

The series of discussions on the impact of independent films on the Hollywood studio system throughout the decades will continue at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The 1970s will be discussed.

Thursday

Torch Run Golf Tournament

The Apex Police Department will hold its annual Torch Run Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Fuquay-Varina. The tournament will have four-person teams battling in a Captains Choice format. Cost is $250 per team and includes breakfast, lunch and T-shirts. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics North Carolina. For details, contact Officer Jason Stone at Jason.stone@apexnc.org or Officer Matt Mellenberger at matthew.mellenberger@apexnc.org.

Town Hall Meeting

The Morrisville Town Council will finish their series of town hall style meetings with District 1, led by Council Member Michael Schlink, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Morrisville Town Hall. The topic will be “Building Partnerships: A Future for Morrisville.” For information, call 919-463-6207 or email ssmith@townofmorrisville.org.

Author Event

Local author Kala Ambrose will discuss her books, “Ghosthunting North Carolina” and “Spirits of New Orleans” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Nocturnal Navigators Program

A program about nocturnal animals will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex. Meet at the New Hill parking area. Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call 919-387-2117.

Friday

Yoga Class

The West Regional Library holds a yoga class that meets on the second and last Friday of the month at 10:15 a.m. at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. Bringing a mat or towel is suggested. For information, call 919-463-8500.

Art Reception

A reception for artists Phyllis Golden Andrews and Susan G. Luster will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St., Suite 120, Cary. There will be art, live music and refreshments. The art show will run until Oct. 23. For details, call 919-462-2035 or visit carygalleryofartists.org.

Saturday

FAAN Walk for Food Allergy of the Triangle

The fourth annual Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network Walk for Food Allergy of the Triangle will be at 10 a.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Registration opens at 9 a.m. There will be a GameTruck and other festivities. For details, visit www.foodallergywalk.org.

Lecture on Chickens

Bob Davis, backyard chicken advocate and co-founder of Raleigh’s “Tour d’Coop” will lecture on the basics of raising chickens at 10 a.m. at the Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. Registration is required. To register, call 919-552-0590 or visit www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Plant Walk

A plant walk with horticulturist Nelsa will be at 11 a.m. at the Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. Registration is required. To register, call 919-552-0590 or visit www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Movie Event

The town of Holly Springs and the Civitan Club of Holly Springs will sponsor a free movie for all special needs kids at 1:15 p.m. at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center. The movie will be “The Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3.” There will be free popcorn and water or soft drinks.