Calendar
FundRAISERS
Ongoing
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.
Events
Clothing Give-A-Way, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise, 612 Norwalk St., Greensboro. 294-2628.
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 http://www.ncwc.us.
Music in the Air, 1-6 p.m. July 26, 211 East Commerce St., High Point. Inspirational music, singing, dancing, step teams, live bands, etc. Inflatables, dunking booth, concessions. Free. Benefits Midwest flood victims. 601-3012.
SCHOOL
Eastern Music Festival, 7:30 p.m. July 21, High Point University’s Hayworth Fine Arts Center. High PointU is arranging a will-call for those interested in attending. Melissa Anderson, 841-9220.
Workshops for Parents Who Speak English as a Second Language, 8 a.m. July 23, Hunter Elementary, 1305 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. July 23, Mental Health Issues in the Latino Population/Depression and Anxiety Screenings Available. 294-7345.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Historic Interpretive Tours, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 17, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitors Center, New Garden Road, Greensboro. Free. Take tram for a historic interpretive tour of the Military Park and Country Park. 373-3648.
Big Bang Boom Band performs, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays through August, Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free with GCM admission or membership. Concessions or bring your own picnic food. 574-2898.
Colonial Games, Crafts & Storytelling, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 21, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.
Biggest Loser Challenge, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Focus on healthy lifestyle challenges and behavior modifications to lose weight. $20. 375-2322.
Free mobile immunization clinic to administer Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine to children who will be entering the sixth grade or who are 12 years of age on or after Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m. July 22, Lane Drug Store parking lot, Benbow Professional Center, 2021 Martin Luther King Drive, Greensboro. Also free dental screening to children ages 5-18. 641-7777.
Fourth Friday Cultural Night, 5-8 p.m. July 25, Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free with GCM admission or membership. 574-2898.
Weekend Move & Groove With Duncan, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 25; 10-11 a.m. July 26, Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free with GCM admission or membership. 574-2898.
StreetSafe team of professional stunt drivers and emergency response personnel, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. July 26, GTCC, Jamestown. Teens should enroll in StreetSafe after obtaining a learner’s permit or driver’s license. http://www.streetsafeus.com or 688-2410.
Greensboro Amateur Radio Association Open House, 1-5 p.m. July 26, Blanche Benjamin Branch Library Meeting
Room, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro. On-air demonstrations. Information regarding registration for a Technician Class licensing course to be held Aug. 9-10. info@w4gso.org or http://www.w4gso.org.
Insectaphobia Festival, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 26, Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Insects and arachnids. $8, $7 children and seniors, ages 2 and younger, free. 288-3769.
Insectaphobia Festival, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 26, Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. $8 for adults, $7 for children and seniors and free for children 2 and younger. 288-3769.
Free community day, 4-7 p.m. July 26, First Christian Church, 2066 Deep River Road, High Point. Games and rides for children and their families. 454-5292.
ANIMALS
Rabies clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 26, Summerfield Fire Department, 7400 Summerfield Road, Summerfield. $5. 641-7777.
SPCA of the Triad, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 375-3222.
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. 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
► 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 24, VF Jeanswear, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.
► 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 26, Town of Pleasant Garden, 4920 Alliance Church Road, Pleasant Garden.
CHARITABLE
Charity League of Greensboro, noon fourth Tuesday, Cardinal Country Club, Greensboro. Ann Eckles, 288-3403.
Greensboro Council of the Blind, 1-3 p.m. fourth Saturday, Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. 373-2169.
CIVIC
Senior Democrats of Guilford County, 10 a.m. fourth Saturday, #7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.
CLASSES
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.
Career Development, 7 p.m. July 23, 30, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. Resume writing, interviewing techniques, business attire, etc. 697-9972.
Environmental Education Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Wetland Ecology, 10 a.m.-noon July 26. All ages. $2. Register. 373-3819.
“Intro to Archery,” 6-8 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 12, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. $10. Ages 12 and older. 643-4295.
Smart Choices in Retirement Seminar with Edward Jones, 5:30 p.m. July 31, Greensboro Place Assisted Living, 4400 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Free. 286-3432.
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.
American Red Cross Greensboro Chapter Volunteer Orientation, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. 333-2111.
Small Business Loans to Start, Renovate or Expand your Business, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 7, Greensboro Main Library, Church St., Greensboro. Free. 373-2674.
Personal Finances, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, 20, 27, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. 697-9972.
Entrepreneurial Lunch and Learn Series: Tame the Chaos with Sylvia McClintick, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 28, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. 882-4126.
Health and Wellness, 7 p.m. Sept. 10, 17, 24, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. What the Bible says about your physical and mental health. 697-9972.
The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interest. www.thearthousestudios.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.
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, Gamma Epsilon chapter, 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursday. 854-8430.
Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, gGreensborooaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.
Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Members’ homes. Irma Hodges, 274-5916.
Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. triadxo@hotmail.com or Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919, http://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. http://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.
Xi Beta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, members homes. Accepting new members. 299-7617.
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
Historic College Hill Neighbors’ Association, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday in private homes. 370-4034 or neighbors@historic.college.hill.freeservers.com.
Woodmere Park Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Peeler Recreation Center, 1300 Sykes Ave., Greensboro. 274-5355.
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.
Lacrosse Clinic, 9-11 a.m. 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.
Drum Circle, 6-7 p.m. fourth Friday, Ten Thousand Villages, Jefferson Village, New Garden and Bryan Blvd., Greensboro. With Raymond Brooks. 275-1204.
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. http://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 370-8180
Kinston 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 http://www.myspace.com/khs_class of1998
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 http://www.pagealumniandfriends.org/1993.aspx
Page High, class of 1998, Oct. 18. Register. http://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
http://www.Myspace.com/southwest97.
SENIORS
AARP, Northwest Greensboro chapter 3705, 10 a.m. fourth Wednesday, Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro. 299-1356.
Adventures in Learning, for ages 60 and older or retired, Thursdays, taught by experts, retired professors and peers. A program of Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro. 378-0766.
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.
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
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Guilford County division, 2 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 665-9264.
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.
Eastside Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, McGirt-Horton Library, 2509 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 274-5355.
Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. 340-8599.
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 Civitan, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring.com.
Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. 299-7728.
Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.
Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. 768-1027.
Gateway Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. 621-4750.
Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 200 N. Church St., Greensboro. July 25: Jim Melvin if available. 288-4885.
Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Jed Daniel, 292-9284.
Hamilton Lakes Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday, First Christian Church, 1900 W. Market St., Greensboro. New members welcome. 665-1641.
Jamestown Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Road, High Point. 454-8620.
Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Howard Hicks, 454-2516.
Greensboro Kiwanis, 11:45 a.m. lunch, 12:25 p.m. program, Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. July 24: Dennis Stearns. 292-4192 or 674-5707.
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.
O. Henry Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Community Center, 821 S. Aycock St., Greensboro. 292-0762.
Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Dotty Maurer, 299-4507, DBMaurer@aol.com, http://www.greensborooptimist.org.
Piedmont Triad Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals, noon buffet, 12:30-1 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Magnolia Manor, Greensboro. kerseye@leaders.ccl.org or 286-4582.
Premier Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex and Shirley’s, High Point. 621-4750.
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.
Southern Guilford New Generation Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Taste of Thai, 1500 Mill St., Greensboro. 558-6576.
Summerfield Civitan Club, noon second and fourth Tuesday, Laddie & Dukes Family Grille, 3928 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Guests welcome. Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, 621-4750.
Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Downtown Hospitality Training, 3-5 July 24 or Oct. 23, Self Help Building, 122 N. Elm St., Suite 609, Greensboro. $5. Ashley Watkins, 379-0060, Ext. 21.
Edward Jones Coffee Club, 7:30-9:30 a.m. July 25, Carolina Coffee & Tea, 400 State St., Greensboro. RSVP. 271-3070.
Brady Brabblers Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first four Thursdays, Brady Trane Services, 1915 N. Church St., Greensboro. 378-0670.
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.
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 http://www.greatertriadshagclub.org.
Greensboro chapter, National Railway Historical Society, 7 p.m. third Monday, 234-B E. Washington St., Greyhound Bus Terminal building, Greensboro.
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.
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.
Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. Kathleen Natalie, 456-7312.
Rachel Caldwell chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Betty Nichols, 282-4355.
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.
ToastMasters Speaking Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, fourth floor training room, Asheville Building, 1500 Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. Free to visitors. 547-4000, Ext. 2035.
Triad Apple Core Macintosh User Group, 10 a.m. last Saturday, location varies. New members welcome. 334-4822, Ext. 3014.
Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Sneed Drive, Greensboro. 785-1948.
Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. http://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 http://www.triadtm.org.
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 http://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. http://www.aagreensboronc.com.
VETERANS
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.
WOMEN
Self-Esteem Series, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 22, 29 or 5-6 p.m. July 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 22, 29, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. $12. Women 18 and older. Register. 275-6090.
Deserving Divas Series: Expressive Art, 5:30-7 p.m. July 24, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. Open to women 18 and older. 275-6090.
Intuition: Your Personal GPS, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 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.
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 play groups and park outings, as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.
Women’s Home-Based Business Owners Support Group, fourth Saturday, Greensboro. Seminars, workshops and goal/accountability plans. SJ Sutton, 337-7060.
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. http://www.greensborowoman.org or 254-5889.
YOUTHS
Teen and Parent Book Club, 7 p.m. July 24, Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St., Jamestown. “Foreshadowing” by Marcus Sedgewick. http://www.jamestownlibrary.info.
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.
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 (866) 334-CALL.
Camp Flintlock – Colonial Summer Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 4-8, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. $230. For rising second- through sixth-graders. 373-3681.
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. http://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.
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.