Daybook: May 18-21 | News & Observer

This week’s day-by-day calendar of free events and fundraisers for Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs.

Holly Springs seniors can play bingo from 1-3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month at Bass Lake Park, 900 Bass Lake Road. Bingo cards cost $1 and there will be cash prizes of up to $10.

Eva Perry Regional Library screens a film on the ways animals think at 2 p.m. at the library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. The film is part of the library’s TED Talks series. Registration is requested: 919-387-2100.

An open house to discuss potential development in downtown Fuquay-Varina is from 5-7 p.m. at Town Hall, 401 Old Honeycutt Road. The drop-in event is the first in a series of sessions planned to gather public input on the future of downtown. For information: bit.ly/21APjm9.

Story time for families is 11 a.m. Thursdays at Thrift 2 Gift, 1402 E. Williams St., Apex.

Chris Overstreet, a classic rock musician, will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cary downtown lunch concert. Free concerts will be held every Thursday in May on the lawn of the Ivey-Ellington House, 135 W. Chatham St. Picnic tables are provided.

The drop-in program for preschool and elementary school children is from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays at Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex. Reading with a buddy and learning activities are featured. For more information, email Linda Winkler at linda.winkler@wakegov.com.

The Halle Cultural Arts Center will show the film “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip,” rated PG, at 6 p.m. at the center, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. Pizza, bottled water, fruit and dessert is included. Cost: $5; $2 for ages 2 and younger. To purchase tickets: bit.ly/1XjknGM. thehalle.org

The Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina free concert series features Band of Oz from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Centennial Square, 102 N. Main St. Hip Pocket is the featured group for Thursday, June 16. bit.ly/26xnoHx

The Triangle Film Community presents the film “Fever Dreams” at 7 p.m. at The Cary theater, 122 E. Chatham St. A discussion of the film will follow. Free tickets may be picked up at The Cary theater box office one hour before the screenings. thecarytheater.com

Teen Scene features programs for students in grades 6-10 from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex. This week’s program is Angry Birds Fanfest.

Upcoming programs are: Fear Factor, May 26; Get in the Game and Read, June 2; Giant Candyland, June 9; Art Night, June 16; Teen Tech Night, June 23; and Chocolate Olympics, June 30.

For more information and to register, email Linda Winkler at linda.winkler@wakegov.com.

West Regional Library screens the film “What Do You Want to Do With Your Life?” at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. The film is part of the library’s TED Talks series. Registration is requested: 919-463-8500 or wakegov.com./libraries.

The Green Hope High School band is selling car wash tickets for $18. Tickets can be purchased from band members or email: fundraising-events@greenhopeband.org, president-elect@greenhopeband.org. Tickets expire Thursday, May 19.

A community blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Four Oaks Bank, 201 W. Center St., Holly Springs. For more information and to register: bit.ly/1XjiKJ7, 919-567-3888.

WakeMed Healthworks is hosting two free classes for adults ages 45 and older at Cambridge Village, 10000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex. Your Heart Matters: The Benefits of Exercise is at 11 a.m. and a Tai Chi class is at noon. To register, call: 919-355-5833. CambridgeVillageofApex.com

The Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society is 5 p.m. to midnight at Salamanders Field at the North Main Athletic Complex, 1151 N. Main St., Holly Springs.

A special luminaria and Hope Torch ceremony to honor cancer victims and survivors is at 9 p.m. Costs for the luminaria tribute bags and Hope Torches range from $10 to $50. To purchase bags and register for the relay, go to relayforlife.org/southwakenc or call 919-302-4557.

Cary resident Leon Capetanos, a screenwriter and director, will sign copies of his novel, “The Time Box,” at 7 p.m., Friday, May 20, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 SE Maynard Road, Cary. The book is a coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old boy learning life’s lessons. Capetanos is credited for writing screenplays for “Down and Out in Beverly Hills” and “Fletch Lives.”

Traditional dance caller Connie Carringer will teach dances for all ages from 7-9 p.m. at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. Live, old-time string band music will be provided by local musicians for the dances, which will feature Square, Circle, Appalachian and other traditional styles. No experience or partner required. Cost: $5 per family or $2 per person at the door.

The 21st annual Frankie Yankovic Day free outdoor polka concert is from 7-9 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. The Polka Plus Band will perform a musical tribute to the late Yankovic. Participants are asked to bring a chair. For information: 919-460-4963.

The free concert by the Cary Town Band will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave.

The third annual Charity Yard Sale to benefit SafeChild starts at 7 a.m. at N.C. 55 and Mason Street, Apex.

The Cary, Apex and Morrisville Relay for Life begins at 8 a.m. and continues until 8 a.m. Sunday, May 22, at Mills Park Middle School, 441 Mills Park Drive, Cary.

A special luminaria and Hope Torch ceremony to honor cancer victims and survivors is at sunset at Davis Drive Park, 1610 Davis Drive, Apex. Costs for the luminaria tribute bags and Hope Torches range from $10 to $50. To purchase bags and register for the relay, go to camrelay.org.

▪ The Cary Downtown Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 135 W. Chatham St. caryfarmersmarket.com.

▪ The Western Wake Farmers’ Market is open 8 a.m. to noon at two locations: 101 Gathering Park Circle, Cary, and the UNC Wellness Center, 350 Stonecroft Lane, Cary. wwfm.ag

▪ The Apex Farmers Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 220 N. Salem St., Apex. apexfarmersmarket.com.

▪ The Holly Springs Farmers Market is open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 128 S. Main St., Holly Springs. 919-567-4040, hollyspringsnc.us

▪ The Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina is open 8 a.m. to noon in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N. Main St. growers-market.com

Bike Safe NC hosts Rider Skills Day for motorcyclists from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Apex Police Department, 205 Saunders St. The free event includes both classroom-based advice and on-road ride-outs. To register: bit.ly/1T29bfV.

The fifth annual car show is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Academy Street and the Town Hall campus in downtown Cary. The event features cars of yesteryear, modern hotrods, exotic cars, music and food. Rain or shine. bit.ly/1LvO5zE

The Kids Bike Rodeo is 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the new Holly Springs Police Station, 750 Holly Springs Road. The Holly Springs Rotary Club and the Holly Springs Police Department are co-hosting the event for children ages 3-15.

A skill-building obstacle course will be featured. Riders also can have their bikes inspected and adjusted for free. Participants should bring their bikes, helmets and any other safety gear, such as knee and elbow pads. An injury waiver form signed by a parent is required. For more information: bit.ly/1OlM0aH, 919 552-7110.

The Trailblaze Challenge 24.8-mile fundraising hike for Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina, which is based in Morrisville, is along Sauratown Trail in Stokes and Surry counties. eastnc.wish.org

The Spring into Summer Craft and Vendor Fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arbor Creek, 200 Commons Drive, Holly Springs. bit.ly/1SXqqkc

The seventh annual Longleaf Festival is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill. Learn about the life of the longleaf pine tree through music, live animal exhibits, games, crafts, wagon rides and more.

The new exhibit, “The Greatest Naval Stores Show on Earth,” will feature live demonstrations beginning at 10 a.m. on how the trees have been used to produce tar, pitch and turpentine. Parking is available at the parking field; a free shuttle will be provided. Guided tours also are available; advance registration required. For more information and to register for the tours: bit.ly/1WnkbXV.

The Fest in the West festival is from noon to 6 p.m. at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road, Cary. Arts and crafts, food vendors, live music and contests will be featured. The rain date is Sunday, May 22. festinthewest.com

The benefit concert is from 6-11 p.m. at Rally Point Sport Grill, 837 Bass Pro Lane, Cary. Nantucket, Band of Brothers, Kyle Scobie and Kaylin Roberson are scheduled to perform. Tickets are $20. rockyourworldraleigh.com