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FUNDRAISERSOngoing
Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091.
The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum tabs as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring tabs to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.
Gate City Alumni Chapter at N.C. A&T needs contestants for Mr. and Ms. Gate City Pageant Oct. 2. Application deadline, July 19. Pageant proceeds benefit the Gate City Alumni Scholarships. Renita Brewington, 314-7593 or Anissa Bledsoe, 402-0861.
Events
Clothing Give-A-Way, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise, 612 Norwalk St., Greensboro. 294-2628.
Chicken Wing Grill-Off and Car Show, a fundraiser for Kids Path, 1-5 p.m. July 13, Pleasant Garden Community Center, 5024 Alliance Church Road. Registration, 9 a.m.-noon or until the spaces are full. Awards, 5:30 p.m. $25, admission is $3. Cook-off teams can consist of up to four people. Karen, 669-4923.
Food Drive, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 14-19, Migun Thermal Accupressure Massage Beds, 2953 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Collecting non-perishable food items for the Greensboro Urban Ministry. 545-7509.
Biker Sunday, 9:30 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. church service, noon lunch and concert, 1 p.m. blessing of the bikes and ride, 2:30 p.m. dessert and door prizes, July 20, New Covenant Wesleyan Church, 4708 Alliance Church Road, Pleasant Garden. Benefits the Child Cancer Fund at Brenner Children's Hospital. 676-0102 or www.ncwc.us.
SCHOOL
Guilford County Schools Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m. July 14, Board Room of the Administrative Offices, 712 N. Eugene St., Greensboro. 370-8356.
Board of Education Architect Selection Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m. July 15, Board Room of the Administrative Offices, 712 N. Eugene St., Greensboro. 370-8356.
SPECIAL EVENTS
4th Annual Block Party, 5:30-8 p.m. July 13, St. Timothy's UMC, 5228 Hilltop Road, Jamestown. Games, magic, moonwalk, popcorn and more. Free food while it lasts. Bring seating. 632-4581.
Flame & Ember's Summer Safety Show, 11 a.m. July 17, Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free with GCM admission or membership. 574-2898.
Public hearing on proposed Rural Operating Assistance Program application, which requests annual grant funding for the county's community transportation system, 5:30 p.m. July 17, Guilford County Board of Commissioners meeting, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro. www.co.guilford.nc.us or 641-2507.
Weekend Move & Groove with Duncan, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 18, July 25; 10-11 a.m. July 19, July 26, Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free with GCM admission or membership. 574-2898.
North Carolina Civil War Round Table, 6 p.m. July 19, K&W Cafeteria, private room, Burlington. $20. With David Duncan, Civil War Presentation Trust. Make reservation. Tommy Cole, 725-8797 or TommyCole@yahoo.com.
Second Annual Latino Music Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 19, Fanta City International Shopping Center, 4925 W. Market St. $5. Fund raiser for Centro de Acción Latino. 235-2021.
Visiting Artists Series in Creation Station, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 19, Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free with GCM admission or membership. 574-2898.
Breakfast and Fun Family Day, 8 a.m. July 19, First Evangelical Methodist Church, 1320 Town St., Greensboro. Bargains from flea market. Benefits youth fellowship hall. Charlie, 339-0927.
African American Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19, Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia. Free. Recognizes the history, music, art and craftwork of African Americans with musical performances, storytelling, demonstrations, children's activities. 449-4846.
Community Block Party, 2-8 p.m. July 19, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 5601 Liberty Road, Greensboro. Features bands, bounce houses, craft and hobby displays, cars, free hotdogs and ice cream. 674-2941.
BLOOD DRIVES
Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.: 2-6:30 p.m. Monday; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Special hours: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13; 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 14-15. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. July: Opportunity to win Dick's gift cards.
Donors presenting at the Nussbaum Blood Center and community blood drives will receive Dick's discount coupons and Red Cross camp t-shirts. Donors may also enter a drawing for one of three $1,000 gas cards. (800) 448-3543.
Drives
* 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 19, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 201 S. Chapman St., Greensboro. and Starmount Presbyterian Church, 3501 W. Market St., Greensboro.* noon-4:30 p.m. July 20, Calvary Christian Center, 811 Jefferson Road, Greensboro.
CHARITABLE
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina volunteer meeting, 6 p.m. pizza and soft drinks, 6:30 p.m. meeting July 14, Sept. 15, Nov. 10, Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Various volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Don Timmons, 403-1964 or dtimmons@ncwish.org.
CIVIC
Meet and Greet Dr. Teresa Sue Bratton, Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from the 6th District, 3-5 p.m. July 13, Walnut Lane Bed and Breakfast, 7119 Racine Road, PG. Free ice cream social. www.walnutlane.com or www.teresasuebratton.com.
Guilford County African American Caucus of the Democratic Party of North Carolina, 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.
Progressive Democrats of Guilford County, 7 p.m. second Monday, Guilford County Democratic Party Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.
Young Democrats of Guil- ford County, 7 p.m. third Thursday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. Jason Coley, 454-1204, www.theyoungdemocrats.com.
CLASSES
"Intro to Archery," 6-8 p.m. July 15, 29 and Aug. 12, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. $10. Ages 12 and older. 643-4295.
Career Development, 7 p.m. July 16, 23, 30, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. Resume writing, interviewing techniques, business attire, etc. 697-9972.
American Red Cross Greensboro Chapter Volunteer Orientation, noon-2 p.m. July 17 or Aug. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. 333-2111.
Intro to Kayaking Classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 23, Aug. 6, 20 and Sept. 17, Lake Brandt Watershed Park, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. $25. Ages 13 and older. Ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent. 545-5333.
Environmental Education Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Snakes are Beautiful, 6-7:30 p.m. July 18. All ages. $2. Register. 373-3819.
Mother Nature Speaks, 6-8 p.m. July 18, Fourth of July Park, KV. Register by July 16 and receive a nature bag. $5. 996-3121or www.toknc.com/pr.
Intro to Spanish, 7-8 p.m. July 31-Sept. 18, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $25. Register. 375-7722.
The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro., is offering classes for all ages and interest. www.theart housestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337.
Drawing Classes with Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro. and KV. www.youngrembrandts.com/piedmont or 378-0487.
Your Promise Land's "Financial Back to Basics," noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, 507 Balboa St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 852-5254.
Workplace Wednesday, adult CPR and first aid training for small businesses, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. third Wednesday, Red Cross office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $55. 332-6927.
GOOD DEEDS
Disposal of old American flags. Free. Dispose of old, torn American flags in a flag disposal box at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. or City Hall on Main Street in Gibsonville. Proper disposal of the U.S. flag is ceremonial burning.
American Legion Henry K. Burtner Post 53 is collecting aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Collect tabs in bags; call 299-8281 when you have a full bag.
GREEK
Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter is collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candy Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum @triad. rr.com or 656-0041.
Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Omicron chapter, 6 p.m. second Monday, Greensboro Woman's Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 288-9308.
Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, ggboaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sigma Chi chapter, 7 p.m. second Monday, Holmes Grove United Methodist Church, 1100 Alamance Road, Greensboro. 274-0320.
Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. triadxo@hotmail.com or Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919, www.chiomega.com/alumnae/greensboro.
Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598 or portraithouse@juno.com.
Delta Zeta Triad Alumnae, ongoing monthly events and welcomes all area DZs. www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.
Gamma Gamma Chi, Gamma Chapter, first Islamic based sorority, seeking new members for 2008. Robyn Abdusamad, 202-2770 or rabdusamad@gammagammachi.org.
Greensboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi: Submit letters of interest to: P.O. Box 21403, Greensboro, NC 27420.
Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, meeting times and places vary. Open to Kappa Delta alumnae and collegians. Danielle Lambeth, 834-0760 or dlamb69@hotmail.com.
N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 854-6082.
Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmontpiphi.blogspot.com/
Piedmont Phi Mu Alumnae chapter, seeking new members. Kacy A. Hodgin, 697-5592 or kacyhodgin@uncg.edu.
MEN
Christian Business Men's Committee, nondenominational small group meeting for men of all Christian faiths, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Mondays, Chick-fil-A, 5901 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, Greensboro, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 6:45-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley's Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@aol.com.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Bluford Park Community Watch Association, 9 a.m. third Saturday, Power House of Deliverance Church, Willow Road and Bothwell Street, Greensboro. Harvey Moses, 275-7787 or M. M. Hailey, 379-1654.
Heath Community Organization, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3701 Heath Ave., Greensboro. Patricia Alexander, 275-9064.
RECREATION
Adult Night at the Pool, 6-8 p.m. July 25, Aug. 29, Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $4. 375-7722.
Group Skateboard Lessons, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, July and August, Kernersville Skate Park in Fourth of July Park, 702 W. Mountain St. $25. 996-3062.
Swim "to" Competition, 7-8 p.m. July 19, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $5. Swimmer with most completed laps receives free gas for one month; swim laps from 8 to 10 a.m. July 19. Register. 375-2322.
Lacrosse Clinic, 9-11 a.m. July 19 or Aug. 23, Civitan Park, 309 Nelson St., KV. Tricks and tips with Kevin Bugg. 996-3062.
Bingo, benefits the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oriental Shrine Club, 5010 High Point Road, Greensboro. Cash prizes. 697-7274.
Bingo, 6 p.m. Mondays, W.D. Hammer VFW Post 2972, 432 Boonwood Drive, Gibsonville. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes. suzbuzz@earthlink.net.
New Garden Moose Family Center Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open 7 p.m. games begin, Thursdays, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Cash prizes. Profits donated to charities. 294-0383.
Bingo, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Wednesdays, American Legion Post 53, 729 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro. Coffee, cash prizes. 299-8281.
Bingo, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Profits go to charities such as Camp Carefree. 707-7659 or 288-5100.
Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Greensboro Cultural Center, Room 100, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Free. Beginner instrumental group for adults. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.
Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Bring partner or one will be provided. Coffee and snacks furnished. $5. 215-9056.
Beginner bridge lessons, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 5, Lewis Center, Greensboro. Eight weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.
Fencing, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Instruction in saber, foil and epee. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Martial Arts, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Karate and Aikido classes. Call for fees and meeting times. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. www.piedmonthikingandoutingclub.org.
Shag Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m. beginner and 8-9 p.m. intermediate/advanced, Thursdays, Greensboro Grange. $45 per person for four weeks of classes. 989-0156 or 312-3214.
"The Queen of Hearts" friendly bridge game, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Lewis Recreation Center. $5. Mini-lessons included. 627-7134.
Yoga, 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays or 6 p.m. Thursdays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friendly Ave., Greensboro. First class free, $5 per class thereafter. Anne, 301-4932 or hoffmania@bellsouth.net.
Yoga, 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $50 for six class session, $90 for 12 class session. Ages 7 and older. 373-3803.
REUNIONS
Military
USS Boxer (CV21/CVA21/CVS21/LPH4/LHD4), Aug. 20-23, Gaithersburg, Md. Dick Yanko, (610) 356-4874.
80th Combat Infantry Division and attached units of Gen. George Patton's Third Army, Aug. 13-16, Hotel Carlisle, Carlisle, Pa. Max Schmidt PNC. 288-0983.
82nd Airborne Division Association, Aug. 13-16, 2008, St. Louis, Mo. Airborne -- All the Way, 5459 Northcutt Place, Dayton, OH 45414, (937) 898-5977 or Srgabn@aol.com.
Schools
Dudley High, class of 1963, July 2008. Sandra Smith-Roseboro, 275-5711 or 549-9054.
Eastern Guilford High, class of 1998, Aug. 1-2. E-mail mailing address to reunion4co98@yahoo.com or call 253-0541. http://www.myspace.com/reunion4co98.
Greensboro Senior High, class of 1950, Aug. 15, Dutch dinner/Dance, Green's Supper Club; Aug. 16, catered lunch in First Friends Meeting Fellowship Hall, 2100 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Call if you have not been contacted. Bill Wrenn, 282-1336 or wwrenn1@triad.rr.com.
Grimsley High, class of 1963. Planning stages for November event. Babs (Andrew) Gill, 292-3356 or Judith (Smith) Moore, JudithMoore1@bellsouth.net.
Grimsley High, class of 1968, Oct. 24-26, Ocean Drive Beach, S.C. Make contact if you have not been contacted for your address. Kay (Van Hecke) Maddox, kmaddox@sc.rr.com or (843) 251-8949.
Grimsley High, class of 1978, Oct. 25. Add name to contact list. Joe Franks, franksj@gcsnc.com or 370-8180Kinston High, class of 1998, fall. Committee needs mailing address, phone number and/or e-mail address. khs.classof1998@gmail.com, khs98reunion.blogspot.com, Torise Battle, 478-258-2948 or www.myspace.com/khs_classof1998.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. Alumni drive for all graduates. Send name (include maiden name), mailing address, phone numbers, e-mail address and years of attendance or graduating class to ihmalumni@yahoo.com.
North Davidson High, class of 1983. Michael Funderburke, 682-6551.
Northeast High School, class of 1968, Oct. 25. Jean Trollinger, 621-2667.
Page High, class of 1993, Oct. 25. Contact Katherine at www.pagealumniandfriends.org/1993.aspxPage High, class of 1998, Oct. 18. Register. www. page1988.com or Emily Hines Hull, 272-2790.
Page High, class of 1968. Planning stages. Send updated contact information to Sharon Trull Morgan, drstmorg@ hotmail.com or Bill Thompson, 373-1117.
Page High School, class of 1983, fall. Send updated information. Scott Poole, is uga1988@yahoo.com or 540-903-5095.
Randleman High, class of 1967, http://classreport.org/usa/nc/randleman/rhs/1967
Randleman High JROTC 15-year reunion. Any RHS students enrolled in JROTC during the school years 1993-2006. Savannah Thompson, 498-2682, Ext. 154 or RHSTigerBattalion@yahoo.com.
Randleman High School, class of 1982. Tammy Davis Dillon, 674-5330.
Rocky Mount High, class of 1998, Sept. 26-28. Friday, meet and greet. Saturday afternoon, family/fun day, evening banquet. Sunday, memorial to honor deceased classmates. RMSH Class of 1998 Reunion, P.O. Box 1943, Rocky Mount, NC 27802 or rmsh98reunion@yahoo.com.
Smith High, class of 1978, Sept. 20. RSVP by Aug. 10. Kathy Helms Tate, 545-9853 or tilleymichael@bellsouth.net.
Southwest Guilford High, class of 1997. Shameka Hairston Byers, 287-0160 or www.Myspace.com/southwest97.
SENIORS
Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $5. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.
Senior Exercise, 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Register. 375-7722.
Senior MasterMind TM group orientation, 6 p.m. third Saturday. Based on the Mastermind concept of Napoleon Hill. Free. RSVP. Ages 50 and older. Angie, 549-6212.
Water Aerobics, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Y-Matrons, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Social group that plays bridge and canasta. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
SERVICE/FRATERNAL
Battleground Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Tex & Shirley's Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. 282-5448.
Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 21 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or abby@drivenforresults.com.
Deep River Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Tex & Shirley's Restaurant, High Point. 887-7435.
Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. 340-8599.
Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Bill's Pizza Pub, 2604 High Point Road, Greensboro. 292-2956.
Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.
Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. 299-7728.
Gate City Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Capt. Bill's Seafood and Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St. 299-3763.
Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. 768-1027.
Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 200 N. Church St., Greensboro. July 18, Rhett Mabry, The Duke Endowment Fund. 288-4885.
Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.
Greensboro Sertoma Club, noon first and third Thursday, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro. Don Szamier, 299-9818.
Guilford College Community Civitan Club, noon second and fourth Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave., Greensboro. Kay Pegram, 668-1088 or pppppp33@bellsouth.net.
Guilford County Council of Civitan Clubs, noon second Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave. Greensboro. Pattie Ward Miller, 275-2057.
Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Jed Daniel, 292-9284.
High Point Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first three Thursdays, High Point Woman's Club, 4106 Johnson St., High Point. 889-8420.
High Point Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Carter Brothers Barbecue, 3802 Samet Drive, High Point. Ages 21-41. www.myspace.com/hpjaycees.
Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Howard Hicks, 454-2516.
Kernersville Rotaract, 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday, KV. Tina Sparks, 993-1881, www.kernersvillerotary.com.
Greensboro Kiwanis, 11:45 a.m. lunch, 12:25 p.m. program, Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. July 17: George House/Bobby Long. 292-4192 or 674-5707.
McLeansville Lions Club, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, McLeansville Lions Hut, Mount Hope Church Road and U.S. 70 East, McLeansville. Gary Harmony, gary.harmon-eds@eds.com.
Nat Greene Kiwanis, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Starmount Country Club, Greensboro. Devoted to improving the lives of Guilford County children. Breakfast and a speaker. John Shepperson, 230-0200.
Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Oak Ridge Bed and Breakfast, N.C. 150, Oak Ridge. Todd Harmon, 643-3711.
O. Henry Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Community Center, 821 S. Aycock St., Greensboro. 292-0762.
Odd Fellows, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, business meeting, 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. 272-5236.
Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Dotty Maurer, 299-4507, DBMaurer@aol.com, www.greensborooptimist.org.
Rotary Club of Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Blue Room, between War Memorial Auditorium and arena, Greensboro. Parking in the Carlisle parking area. 292-4806.
Southeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday. Ruth, 685-4609.
Southern Guilford New Generation Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Taste of Thai, 1500 Mill St., Greensboro. 558-6576.
Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro.
Uptown ACTION Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. first and third Tuesday, West Market Street United Methodist, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Enter at Commerce Place. $5 lunch available. 621-4750 or 271-3070.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Brady Brabblers Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first four Thursdays, Brady Trane Services, 1915 N. Church St., Greensboro. 378-0670.
Small Business Success Series Seminars, 8-9:30 a.m., Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro. July 15: "Compliance for Identity Protection." Reservations, register@mygma.org. 378-6350.
Carolina Model Railroaders, looking for new members, any scale model railroading. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. REA Building (near The Depot), East Washington Street, Greensboro. 540-1543.
Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. worship and lesson, 8 p.m. small group sessions. Child care provided. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17 or bellison@wmsumc.org.
Civil War Round Table Discussion group forming. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.
Free diabetes screening, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, free HIV and sickle cell screenings 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Sickle Cell Office, 1102 E. Market St., Greensboro. Fast before screening. Light breakfast snack provided after screening. 274-1507.
Free health screening clinic, 1-5 p.m. first and third Thursday, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. 274-1507.Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 292-6850.
Greater Greensboro Triad Shag, times and dates vary, Thirsty's 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or www.greatertriadshagclub.org.
Greensboro Tar Heel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Affiliated with the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. 292-4941.
Greensboro Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.
High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. third Wednesday, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 885-1859.
KUS, Kids Unable to Speak, fellowship, play and advocate, meet once a month. 499-2022.
Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro. Free. 379-1000.
Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Six months. Formed by Swinging Stars Square Dance club. Mike Summers, 621-0215.
Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. A literary discussion group. $15 for 10 meetings. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Piedmont Association for Creation Education and Research, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Teen Challenge Chapel, 912 Boulevard St., Greensboro. 668-2798.
Poetry circle, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St., Greensboro. Free. 373-5881.
Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. Kathleen Natalie, 456-7312.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Col. John Sloan camp, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Terrace, Greensboro. Don Saunders, 299-2996.
Sunrise Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., West Wing, Room 043, Greensboro. Tom Loughlin, tom.loughlin@lfg.com or 800-487-1485, Ext. 4292.
Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930.
Triad Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex and Shirley's, near intersection of Wendover Avenue and Penny Road, High Point. Kim Lutes, 812-8622 or kim.lutes@agedwards.com.
Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. www.thechorus. com or 774-4044.
Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Wendover Hills Church, 205 Swing Road, Greensboro. Improve communication and leadership skills. Donna Flynt, 855-8904, Mary Brady, 632-7098 or www.triadtm.org.Triad Z Club, third Tuesday. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. www.triadzclub.com.
Tuesday Visually Impaired Variety Program, every other Tuesday, High Point Recreation Department, 101 Price St., High Point. Transportation available to city residents. 883-3506.
YWCA Sunshine Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, bi-monthly, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Focuses on the physical and social needs of mentally challenged teens and adults. 273-3461.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon/Alateen, 12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. 332-0090 or www.greensboroalanon.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous, fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety. No fees. Locations and times: 854-4278 day or night. www.aagreensboronc.com.
VETERANS
American Ex-Prisoners of War, Greater Greensboro chapter, noon third Saturday, Masonic Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro. 275-4144.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter #20, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, 729 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro. All veterans welcome. 275-9200 or davchapter20nc@bellsouth.net.
Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.
Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, www.nclegion. org. Bob Davis, 299-8281.
The Gibsonville W.D. Hammer Post 2972-Veterans of Foreign War, seeks new members. All military members, active, retired, reserves and national guard, who have served in combat theaters are eligible. Spouses eligible to join the auxiliary. Ernest White, 446-0565, or Buzz Grigg, 449-7095.
Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, New Garden Moose Lodge, 1800 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, Danny Bracken, Commandant, 399-1017.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 and Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 8 a.m. third Saturday, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.
WOMEN
Self-Esteem Series, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 15, 17, 22, 29 or 5-6 p.m. July 15, 22, 29, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Women 18 and older. Register. 275-6090.
Survival Skills for Healthy Families: Family-Saving Tips and Techniques, 5:30-7 p.m. July 15, 22, 29, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. $12. Women 18 and older. Register. 275-6090.
Intuition: Your Personal GPS, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 17, 31, Aug. 14, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. 275-6090.
Women's Only Running School, train for the 16th Annual Women's Only 5K on Oct. 4, July 31-Oct. 2. $50. Includes 10 weeks of training, customized training plan, training manual, educational clinics. Liz Halsch, lizhalsch1@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.
Janes on the Run 1/2 Marathon Running School, train for the OBX 1/2 Marathon on Nov. 5, July 30-Nov. 9. $175. Includes 16 weeks of training, customized training plan, training manual, educational clinics, session membership to PurEnergy Fitness Center. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.
Women's barbershop chorus, Carolina Charm 'n' Harmony, forming. Weekly rehearsals. Open to women 18 and older who like to sing in the barbershop style. Associated with Harmony, an international women's barbershop organization. No auditions. 287-1410.
African Women in Action, a nonreligious, nonpolitical and nonprofit organization to promote friendship and support among African women, 4 p.m. third Saturday, Glenwood Library, 1901 W. Florida St., Greensboro. Open to all African women and their friends. Pelagie, 987-2421, or calvindjif@excite.com.
Commission on the Status of Women, 1 p.m. third Tuesday, City Council Chambers, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. Open to the public. 373-2390.
National Organization for Women, second Monday. 906-2449, TriadNOW@ triadnow.org or www.TriadNOW.org.
Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of Northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. Angie Linn, gsomomsclub@yahoo.com.
Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in Eastern and Northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children such as playgroups and park outings as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.
Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Organization that focuses on the mother. Donna, 685-5565.
Woman-to-Woman, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Participants identify local issues of common concern, form new alliances and gain new perspectives. Rebecca Mann, 882-4126.
Women Over 40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. $22 includes dinner and program. October meeting, Empire Room, political forum. Reservations required. www.greensboro woman.org or 254-5889.
YOUTHS
Music and Drama, 9 a.m.-noon July 14-18, Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol St., High Point. Kindergarten-sixth grade. $1 per day. Register. 882-9853.
Free SAT Test Prep Strategy Sessions, 7-8 p.m. July 31 and 7-8 p.m. Aug. 27, UNCG Campus. For high school students. Register. http://testprep.uncg.edu or call 1-866-334-CALL.
Amateur Olympics for Kids, 9-11 a.m. July 26, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Register. 375-2322.
YWCA Fun Day, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Will visit Triad Lanes of Greensboro. $25, $30 nonmembers. Bring bagged lunch. 273-3461.
"Moving Words" Program, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. Space is limited to only 15 participants. Register. 373-7710.
After-School Care Registration, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $40 a week. Financial assistance available. 882-4126.
Baby-Sitting: Weekend Sitting Services, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 7 a.m.-noon and 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $6 an hour, minimum three hours. Ages 3-14 years old. Bring snack and other needed items. Talissa McMullen, 882-4126.
Free SAT Girls Incorporated Discovery Leadership, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. Girls 9-14. Discover leadership skills. Free. 790-4214.
Gibsonville Youth Council, for boys and girls ages 5-12 who are interested in volunteering and community service, first and third Wednesday, Gibsonville Town Hall. www.gibsonville.net or 449-7241.
Girls Moving Together, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Ages 9-12 and 13-17. 273-3461, Ext. 117.
Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Special classes in swimming and gymnastics for home-schooled children. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Black and Hispanic Achievers Program, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Saturday, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Program started Oct. 6. 272-2131.
Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Greensboro. Accepting new applications for ages 6 to 18. Beginners and experienced players welcome.
Teen Forum, Let's Talk, 6 p.m. Mondays, Craft Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. For all Piedmont teens. RSVP. 392-5111.
YMCA KinderTot Program, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays, Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Wendy Jones, 387-9622 or wendy.jones@ymcagreensboro.org.
