Mystery writer at All Booked Up “All Booked Up" bookstore in historic downtown Apex, will feature Raleigh resident and writer, Margaret Maron on September 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Advance purchase of one of her novels at "All Booked Up" is encouraged to attend the "Meet and Greet" prior to the book signing and discussion. Margaert Maron grew up on a farm near Raleigh, but lived in Brooklyn, New York for many years. Returning to her North Carolina roots prompted her to write a series based on her own background, the first of which, Bootlegger’s Daughter, was a Washington Post bestseller and swept the major mystery awards for 1993. Sand Sharks is the fifteenth book in the acclaimed Deborah Knott series. All Booked Up is located at 104-B North Salem Street, historic downtown Apex. For additional information call 919-412-3135 or email at allbookedupsalemstreet@gmail.com

Apex High School Reunion The Apex High School Class of 1969, 1970 and 1971 are having an joint renunion on Oct. 17 at the C.C. Jones building in Apex. If you would like to attend contact Faye Moore at 362-0807. Reunion starts at 4:30 and runs until 11:00. RSVP with payment by Oct.1, 2009.

Ten Year Class Reunion for Apex Senior High 1975-1985 Go to www.Facebook.com and search Apex Reunion or call Jean Workman Travers at 919-362-0630. Dates: Oct 23, 24, 25, 2009

Events at Eva Perry Library nFancy up your baking efforts with "Greta Port on Cake Decorating" on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm. You'll learn basic techniques and practice to give you confidence. Call Eva Perry Regional Library at 387-2100 to sign up or register at the Adult Services desk. nThe Wake Up and Read group at Eva Perry Regional Library will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, This enjoyable read is told from the perspective of a ninety-year-old man, looking back on his youth and relating how he became involved with a traveling circus during the Great Depression. Please join us by calling 387-2100 to sign up or stop by the Adult Services desk and pick up a copy of this selection. nEva Perry Regional Library hosts Sarita Broadway of the College Foundation of North Carolina on Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm. Ms. Broadway's topic is "Navigating the CFNC Website," to steer you towards the website's helpful subjects: career exploration and planning, academic preparation, searching for the right college, college application tips, and college test preparation. This program is geared toward students and parents. Join us by calling 387-2100 or come to the Adult Services desk to sign up. nLove mysteries? "Meet the Deadly Divas" at Eva Perry Regional Library on Friday, October 23 at 2 pm. Our mystery writers are Laura Bradley, Sara Rosett, Denise Swanson, Marcia Talley, and Heather Webber. Armed with feather boas and tiaras, these perpetrators of homicide take their crime spree on the road to meet with mystery fans and chat about the hows and whys of writing whodunits. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please join them by calling 387-2100 to register or stop by the Adult Services to sign up. nJohn Shelton Reed and Dale Volberg Reed. authors of Holy Smoke: the big book of North Carolina barbecue will visit Eva Perry Regional Library on Tuesday, October 22 at 7 pm for an entertaining hour of talk about the history and lore of our state’s distinctive and, for many, favorite food. Books will be available for purchase. Please call 387-2100 to register or sign up at the library at the library. nEva Perry Regional Library's evening book discussion group meets on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Our topic of discussion for October is The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. In this critically acclaimed novel, a young woman descended from a long line of mind readers and fortune tellers has returned to her hometown of Salem, Massachusetts, for rest and relaxation, only to become involved when her aunt mysteriously disappears. Please call 387-2100 or come to the Adult Services desk to sign up and check out a copy of this selection.

Teen events at Eva Perry Library Middle School Book Club, Grades 6-8, Thursday, Sept. 24, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Call for title at 387-2100. No registration necessary.

West Regional Public Library Young readers age 5 and up--come practice your skills by reading to the See Spot Read organization's trained therapy dogs at the West Regional Public Library in Cary. Dogs are patient, non-judgmental, and they love to be read to! Drop in the fourth Saturday of every month between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Call 463-8520 for more information.

Dog Days in Holly Springs Dogs and their best friends will gather in Womble Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for food, entertainment and information on adoption. Holly Springs' annual Dog Day in the Park has a new feature this year - a Carolina DockDogs jumping competition that begins during Dog Day and concludes on Sunday. Admission to Dog Day in the Park and the jumping competition is free for spectators and open to everyone. Participants in the competition can register at the event. The Carolina DockDogs competition will run throughout Dog Day on Saturday and resume at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Finals are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday. Dog Day in the Park is a family event. Dogs should be friendly and remain on leashes. Local pet care and adoption services will be there. On Friday after 2:30 p.m., dog owners can have their pets jump off the dock into the pool for a $5 donation. Professional handlers will assist. All dogs are welcome. Festivities will be at the picnic shelter of Womble Park, which is at 1201 Grigsby Ave. For more information on Dog Day in the Park, call Hunt Community Center at (919) 557-9600.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Cary Players present “A Midsummer Night's Dream” October 2-4 and 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. at Bond Park's Sertoma Amphitheater (801 High House Road in Cary). Admission is $14 for adults and $11 for Seniors and Students. The Oct. 8 show is $10 for all. Purchase general-admission tickets in person at the Herb Young Community Center Box Office (101 Wilkinson Ave., Mon - Fri, Noon-6pm, (919) 469-4061) or online via Ticketmaster. Check our web site for more details on the show (http://www.caryplayers.org/midsummer.html).

American Legion Post 116 Oktoberfest Celebration Everyone’s invited to our 1st Oktoberfest Celebration at the American legion Post 116 at 6400 Johnson Pond Rd in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, October 10, 2009 starting at 3:30 pm. Come ready to listen to German music and eat some traditional fare. Plan to stay till the food and beer is all gone. A souvenir mug, German music, lots of Brats, Kielbasa and beer will be included in your admission. So, do a little research and dress up in you favorite hat, lederhosen, dermal or fancy Bavarian outfit. If you have any German memorabilia, pictures or memories you want to share bring them along, too! Covered dishes are welcomed, but, they have to be as close to traditional German foods as possible. Limited tickets will be $30.00 per adult and $5.00 per child at the door. Fifty (50) advanced tickets will be available (by cash or credit card) at the Social Quarters at the Post or by phone at 9191-552-0278 for $25.00 per adult and $5.00 per child starting October 1st to make reservations. So, come one, come all for an “ump-pa-pa” day! We also have 2 halls for rental to the public. Call Tony Smith at 919-639-0889 for details. And, remember, there is Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night at the Legion’s Social Quarters starting at 7:00 pm.

Local art events Art After Dark is held on the second Friday of each month (Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11) in Holly Spring and Fuquay-Varina, various locations. Free. Details 387-9448, www.TheNatureOfAr tFrameShop.com

Hospice to hold class for volunteers Hospice of Wake County will hold a 14-hour training class for new and prospective family support volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 24 and October 31 at the non-profit agency’s Youngsville office, 60 Wheaton Ave, One Park Place Building, Suite 92 in Youngsville. This training will give volunteer candidates an informative overview of the hospice mission and philosophy and will equip them with the skills and confidence to visit patients in their homes, hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Attendance does not obligate participants to continue as volunteers. During the course of the training, attendees can decide if patient care is the appropriate volunteer opportunity for them. Other opportunities exist for administrative support and fundraising volunteers, speakers bureau volunteers, grief companions, and puppeteers. For more information, including a complete list of volunteer positions, visit www.hospiceofwake.org or contact Anne Arndt, Manager of Volunteer Services with Hospice of Wake County, at 828-0890 or aarndt@hospiceofwake.org.

NCER seeks volunteers The North Carolina Emergency Reserves (NCER) has opportunities for all who wish to be involved in most aspects of disaster-response. Membership is open to all state citizens age 18 and up. For information on time and place of monthly training meetings in your area, call (919) 269-3453 or email ncerpio@yahoo.com .