MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION

Molly Weston will discuss trends in mystery novels at 2 p.m. Call the Cary library at 919-460-3350 to sign up. 'FRESH' SCREENING

The Western Wake Farmers' Market and Yes! Solar Solutions will provide a free screening of the film "Fresh" at 7 p.m. at 410 Ledgestone Way in Stone Creek Village in Cary. A trailer and additional information is available at freshthemovie.com. The screening is free, but reservations are required. Those interested should e-mail info@westernwakefarmersmarket.org to reserve a spot. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Interfaith Food Shuttle, which picks up donations from the market each week. Whole Foods Market of Cary and Carolina Heritage Winery will provide refreshments.

Friday

ART AFTER DARK

There will be a free art walk in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina from 6 to 8 p.m. Opening receptions will be held at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs Art Council, Java Divine Italian Café, The Nature of Art and the Shops of Varina Merchantile in Fuquay-Varina. Cherie Lassiter and Ed Williams will perform live music from 8 to 10 p.m. at music at Java Divine. For details, call 919-387-9448 or visit TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com. CONCERT AT THE DEPOT

Bring blankets, folding chairs and picnic dinner to the Downtown Historic Train Depot parking lot, 220 N. Salem St., Apex, for a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. "Groove Town" will play music from KC & the Sunshine Band, Chicago and Tony Bennett. This event is provided by the Town of Apex and Halle Cultural Arts Center. For more information, visit apexnc.org.

Saturday

FUQUAY-VARINA CENTENNIAL GALA

The Fuquay-Varina Centennial Gala, a tribute to the town's founding, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at 4800 Old Powell Road. The black-tie evening will include dancing, entertainment, a silent auction, charity raffles, a dinner complete with spirits, and a short historical program. Tickets are $65 per person with proceeds benefiting Interact's Pass It On, Girls on the Run and the Fuquay-Varina History Museum. The gala, sponsored by the Centennial Commission and the Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman's Club, is also the 20th Annual Charity Ball for the club. For more details, visit F-VCentennialGala.com. TEEN BOOK CLUB

he Cary Library Teen Book Club will discuss "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman at 2:30 p.m. The library is at 310 S. Academy St. For more information, call 919-460-3350. CPR AND FIRST AID CLASS

Learn to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. First aid training includes caring for shock, sudden illness, severe bleeding and injuries. The class will meet from 8:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Red Cross Chapter, 3700 Regency Parkway, Suite 150, Cary. The cost is $58. For registration and information, call 919-277-2803 or visit trianglearc.org. BABYSITTER'S TRAINING

This course teaches basic care, first aid, emergency action skills and safe play. Participants must be at least 11 years old. The class meets from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Bond Park Community Center, 150 Metro Park Drive, Cary. The cost is $50. For registration and information, call 919-277-2803 or visit trianglearc.org. GENEALOGY CONFERENCE

A family history conference, 'Digging up Your Family Roots Without Breaking a Sweat,' will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 590 Bryan Drive in Apex. The 11 classes offered at the event are designed for both experts and beginners. Subjects include "Family History Basics: 5 Steps on How to Get Started" and "Conquering the Census." The free conference is open to the public. For more information, call 919-303-2012. CHARITY SHOPPING EVENT

A Christmas Parade home built by Providence Builders at 1528 Fairbanks Road in Cary will be open from noon until 5 p.m. for a shopping event to raise funds to send underprivileged children to programs at the Cary Family YMCA. Vendors include Southern Living at Home, Spa Escapes from BC, Your Door and More, La Boutique for Kids, Discovery Toys, Creative Memories Digital, Pampered Chef, Personalized Ornaments, Silpada and more. For more information, call Lisa Wilbourne at 919-462-0969 or 919-819-9028.

Sunday

CHARITY CAR SHOW

The Apex Rotary Club will hold the 23rd Annual Kyle Byrd Memorial Charity Car Show at Cooper Tools, 1000 Lufkin Road, Apex, at 9 a.m. Registration for car owners will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Judging will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and awards will be given at 4 p.m. The show will include stock cars, street rods, Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Chevelles, Novas, Pontiacs, Mopars, motorcycles and more. There will be vendors, a moon bounce and face painting. Tickets $5; children under 10 are free. For more information, visit apexrotary.org.

Tuesday

BOOK CLUBS

The Contemporary Book Club will meet at 10 a.m. to discuss "Angels Fall" by Nora Roberts. The Classics Book Club will discuss Bram Stoker's "Dracula" at 6:30 p.m. at the Cary Library, 310 S. Academy St. For more information, call 919-460-3350.

Thursday, Oct. 15

ALTERED BOOK CRAFT

Tracey Johnson, manager of Panopolie, will guide a class in turning an ordinary book into a work of art. This craft event starts at 7 p.m. at West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, and is for participants ages 15 and older. Call 919-463-8500 to sign up.

Saturday, Oct. 17

CARY AREA EMS FREE FLU CLINIC

Cary Area Emergency Medical Services will offer a free flu clinic starting at 8 a.m. and until the vaccine is no longer available. The vaccine is not for the H1N1 strain, but for this year's flu strain. In the past two years the vaccine was finished by 11 a.m. The clinic will be at Cary Area EMS, 107 Medcon Court, north of the intersection of Maynard and Kildaire Farm roads. You must be at least 4 years old to receive the vaccine. For more information, contact Steven Cohen at 919-380-6909 or scohen@nc.rr.com.

Call for Artists

Cary Photographic Artists

The Cary Photographic Artists Club Exhibition is calling for artists to enter an upcoming show at the Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury O'Dell Place, Cary. The show runs from Nov. 19 until Dec. 18. Entries for original photographic art pieces will be received at the center starting Nov. 16 from 1 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is suggested and is available by requesting entry forms. Awards will be presented at the reception on Dec. 4, at the Cary Senior Center. For more information, write Bobbi Hopp at BHopp3@nc.rr.com or Ron Mitchell at ronmitch@nc.rr.com.