Saturday, Feb. 02, 2013

Community calendar: Feb. 3-9

Tuesday

‘Dressing for Success’ Presentation

Raleigh’s leading makeover expert, Kate Leser, will talk about dressing to accommodate career changes, mid-life changes, changes in attitude or just changing the way one regards his or her clothes in the closet at 7 p.m. at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100.

Wednesday

Author Discussion and Book Signing

Four young adult authors of “Dark Days” teen fiction will discuss their new books at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The authors are Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, Tahereh Mafi and Veronica Rossi.

Thursday

Meet the Author

Sharon Ewell Foster will discuss her own writing process and the books she has published and will answer questions from the audience at noon at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100.

Teen Planning Meeting

A teen planning meeting for grades six through 10 will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. Planning will be done for the Winter Party to be held on Feb. 14. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

Friday

Yoga Class

The West Regional Library holds a yoga class that meets on the second and last Friday of the month at 11 a.m. at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. Bringing a mat or towel is suggested. For information, call 919-463-8500.

Senior Events

Jordan Oaks will hold a program titled, “Adventure Travel Club: Italy” at 11:30 a.m. at 10820 Penny Road, Cary. A “Let’s Talk Seniors: Heart Health” program will be held at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, call 919-387-8250 or visit www.jordan-oaks.com.

Saturday

Electronics Recycling Event

Apex resident Jeffrey Sandhofer, the town of Apex and the Kramden Institute will hold an electronics recycling event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Apex Public Works facility, 105 Upchurch St. Kramden Institute will collect donated computers to donate to economically disadvantaged students. Synergy Recycling will also dispose of any computer parts that cannot be used, along with a variety of other electronics items. No refrigerators, washers, dryers or CFL bulbs will be accepted.

Valentine Vendor Fair Fundraiser

A Valentine shopping spree and vendor fair to support Cat Angels Pet Adoptions, Inc. of Cary will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, U.S. 64, Apex. There will be several vendors and raffle items. For details, visit www.catangelsnc.org.

Pruning Demo

Horticulturist Nelsa Cox will host a pruning demo at 11 a.m. at the Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. Keep your yard in shape like a pro. Registration is required. To register, call 919-552-0590 or visit www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

Valentine’s Day Storytime

A special children’s Valentine’s Day storytime will be at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The book, “The Perfect Hug” will be read. There will also be an activity and refreshment.

NoveList Demonstration

A one-on-one demonstration of the online tool NoveList will be at 2 p.m. at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary.

Sweetheart Dance

Jordan Oaks will hold its Sweetheart Dance at 3:30 p.m. at 10820 Penny Road, Cary. To RSVP, call 919-387-8250 or visit www.jordan-oaks.com.

Mardi Gras Gala

The board of directors of the Morrisville Community Fund will host a Mardi Gras Gala at 7 p.m. at Perimeter Studio and Conference Center, 1100 Perimeter Park Drive, Morrisville. There will be live music from the Rhonda Robichaux Band, a silent auction and food from local restaurants. Tickets are $35. Proceeds will go to the Morrisville Community Fund, which supports nonprofit organizations serving Morrisville residents through an annual grant process. For tickets, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org.