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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31 CAPE FEAR STUDIOS presents a special solo exhibit by Gertrude Graham Smith, an internation- ally recognized studio potter and teaching artist from Penland, N.C. The exhibit will run through Sept. 21. Graham Smith is known for her bold colors and lovely shapes, and is considered one of our state's most important artists. The exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the website at www.capefearstu- dios.com or call 910-433-2986.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 SANDHILLS FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandhills Farmers Market, 230 Chapel Hill Rd., is an open-air
market where local growers sell their fresh produce and hand crafters sell their items.
LIBRARI-CON 2011 at Head- quarters Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Librari-Con is an annual anime mini-convention featuring anime viewing, panels and forums, Artists Alley, Chibi Corner, Manga Lounge, Cosplay Runway and more. If you haven't been, you should drop by and see your library transformed for a day into a place full of excited teens, dressed in costumes, some of which they made themselves, and in character, to boot. The Carolina Garrison of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers will make an appearance and you can have your photo made with them. All
ages are welcome. For more informa- tion, contact Missy Lang at 483-7727 ext. 306 or visit the website at www. cumberland.lib.nc.us.
CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDENS CATERPILLAR AND BUTTERFLY from 10:30-11:30 a.m. CFBG's popular pre- school story and craft time, presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library, is held monthly on each fi rst and third Saturday and the fi rst Tuesday of the month. The schedule is subject to change. Each month we ex- plore a different natural science theme. The story and craft are appropriate for our Little Bloomers (ages two to six) but all ages are welcome! Call (910) 486- 0221 x 27 to reserve your child's spot for either session.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 AMERICA'S GREATEST CON- FLICT at Headquarters Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join us at the library for a unique reading and discussion series. Led by a local scholar, Let's Talk About It: America's Greatest Confl ict will feature lively discus- sion of fi ve novels written about the American Civil War. The series begins on Sept. 8 and concludes on Nov. 3. The fi rst title in the series is The March by E. L. Doctorow. The book discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Bes Spangler, recently retired from Peace College in Raleigh. Regis- tration for the discussions is required and can be done online, by tele- phone, or in person at any branch. Contact 483-7727, text "ccplinfo" to 66746 for more information.
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