Calendar
GB -- Greensboro
HP -- High Point
JT -- Jamestown
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.
Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 8 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 9, Pleasant Union UMC, 5929 Coble Church Road, Liberty. To consign, call Erin at 685-4013.
Consignment Sale, accepting consignors for Sept. 5-6 sale, Mt. Pleasant Child Development Center. Consignors receive 60 percent of proceeds. Mail two SASE to P.O. Box 248 McLeansville to receive a consignor number or call 697-2452.
Events
Clothing Give-A-Way, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise, 612 Norwalk St., GB. 294-2628.
Barbecue chicken, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 3, McLeansville Wildlife Club, 6045 Rock Quarry Road, McLeansville. $5 quarter chicken plate, $7 half chicken plate. 697-8459.
Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 4, Stoney Creek Golf Course, Whitsett. 373-1000 or www.greensboro-nc.gov/police.
Miss Babe Ruth's Bark in the Park, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, 408 Bellemeade St., GB. Proceeds go to Animal Rescue & Foster Program. $3 per dog, $6 per person. www.gsohoppers.com.
Grasshoppers Bike Night, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, NewBridge Bank Park, 408 Bellemeade St., GB. 5:30 p.m. live music, motorcycles. 6:30 p.m. bike parade. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. 882-4167.
Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 8 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 9, Pleasant Union UMC, 5929 Coble Church Road, Liberty. 685-4093.
Country Park & Triad Chevy Club's 14th annual car show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9, Country Park, GB. Benefits Country Park's All-Person's Nature Trail. $15 per car in advance or $20 per car on day of the event. 501-8241 or 508-4202.
Dog Days of Summer, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9, Earth Fare Market & Cafe, 2965 Battleground Ave., GB. $1 hot dogs, pet contest, pet adoption fair, dog wash, giveaways, a kid's corner, informative seminars. All proceeds from the event and five percent of Earth Fare's store sales from that day will go to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue. 369-0190.
Therapeutic Alternatives second annual Talent Showcase to benefit the Cap and Mabel Burrow Foundation, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. $12, $10 children 10 and younger, free 2 and younger. 887-3301 or 495-2738.
SCHOOL
Rising Summerfield (Laughlin) Elementary Kindergartners Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. Aug. 5, Summerfield Community Park, 5404 Centerfield Road. Cynthia, 298-3859.
Open House, 1-3 p.m. and Aug. 10, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church Preschool, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Joan Aydelette, 643-3452.
Summer Music Concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 10, Greensboro College. Folk artist Bruce Piephoff. Free. 272-7102 or www.greensborocollege.edu.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Big Bang Boom Band performs, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays through August, Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., GB. Free with GCM admission or membership. Concessions or bring your own picnic food. 574-2898.
Historic Interpretive Tours, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 10, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitors Center, New Garden Road, GB. Free. Take tram for a historic interpretive tour of the Military Park and Country Park. 373-3648.
Colonial Games, Crafts & Storytelling, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 21, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. 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.
International Friendship Day, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 3, Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., GB. Make friendship bracelets, hear fun stories of friends, hear friendly songs. 574-2898, Ext. 311.
Chili Cook Off, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 8, Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $5 to enter, $2 to vote. Register. Bring four quarts to be judged. 375-2322.
GCM Olympics 2008, all day Aug. 9-10, Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., GB. Torch parade, wacky relays, zany competitions. 574-2898, Ext. 311.
Grand opening, for Peaceful Beginnings and preview day for the merging of Eco Everyday, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 8 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9, 208 State St., GB. Aug. 8: Learn about PB's variety of prenatal and birthing assistance services and visit their natural baby products store. Aug. 9: Big Bang Boom performs, bring seating. 510-7682.
14th Annual Country Park Car Show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9, Country Park, 3902 Nathanael Greene Drive, GB. Free. $20 per vehicle. 501-8241.
Game Show Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free admission. Scheduled games include: Jeopardy, Are you smarter than a 5th grader, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, The Price is Right. Register. 375-2322.
ANIMALS
Rabies clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9, Gander Mountain, 2223 Vanstory St., GB. $5. 641-7777.
BLOOD DRIVES
Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., GB: 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. Donors can enter to win one of three $1,000 gas cards through Sept. 30. (800) 448-3543.
Drives
l 1:30-6:45 p.m. Aug. 3, American Legion Post Number 81, 604 S. Greensboro St., Liberty. Schedule appointment. In honor of Paul Shepherd. 685-9592.
CIVIC
Democratic Women of Guilford County, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Guilford County Democratic Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, GB. 275-0601.
Human Relations Commission, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday following first Monday, City Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., GB. 373-2038.
CLASSES
American Red Cross Greensboro Chapter Volunteer Orientation, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 1501 Yanceyville St., GB. Register. 333-2111.
Intro to Kayaking Classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 20 and Sept. 17, Lake Brandt Watershed Park, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, GB. $25. Ages 13 and older. Ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent. 545-5333.
Bring-Your-Own Brown Bag Legal Lunch Panel Discussion On Issues of Separation and Divorce, noon-1:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. Women 18 and older. Register. 275-6090.
Small Business Loans to Start, Renovate or Expand your Business, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 7, Greensboro Main Library, Church St., GB. Free. 373-2674.
"Intro to Archery," 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. $10. Ages 12 and older. 643-4295.
Personal Finances, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, 20, 27, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, GB. 697-9972.
NCLeap provides free business counseling, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 21, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., GB. By appointment only. 373-4559.
Women's Symposium: Pathways to Abundant Living, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., GB. $65 early bird tickets. Register. 373-4559.
Entrepreneurial Lunch and Learn Series: Tame the Chaos with Sylvia McClintick, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 28, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126.
Health and Wellness, 7 p.m. Sept. 10, 17, 24, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, GB. What the Bible says about your physical and mental health. 697-9972.
The Art House, 600 N. Church St., GB, 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, GB 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., GB. 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., GB. $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., GB 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, Lambda chapter, 6:30 p.m. first Thursday, Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, GB. 299-6330.
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.
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, 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.
Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Fraternity House, 2264 U.S. 29 N., P.O. Box 20381, Greensboro, NC 27420. Sean Young, seandby@hotmail. com.
Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmont piphi.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., GB; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, GB, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, GB, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 6:45-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley's Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, GB, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@ aol.com.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Lamrocton Community Watch, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Hemphill Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GB. Pinecroft Road to Holden Road; Vandalia Road/Cypress Park Road. 854-0625.
Neighborhood Watch, 7 p.m. first Monday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 2227 Pinecroft Road, GB. Neighborhood extends from Pinecroft Road to Four Seasons Boulevard. 299-4560.
RECREATION
Group Skateboard Lessons, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, August, Kernersville Skate Park in Fourth of July Park, 702 W. Mountain St. $25. 996-3062.
Night Bank Catfish Tournament, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aug. 23, Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marina, 1345 N.C. 61, S., Whitsett. $12 or $20 the day of the event. 449-2078.
Lacrosse Clinic, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 23, Civitan Park, 309 Nelson St., KV. Tricks and tips with Kevin Bugg. 996-3062.
Adult Night at the Pool, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29, Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $4. 375-7722.
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, GB. 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, GB. 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, GB. Coffee, cash prizes. 299-8281.
Bingo, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. 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., GB. Free. Beginner instrumental group for adults. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.
Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, GB. 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, GB. Eight weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.
Fencing, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Instruction in saber, foil and epee. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Martial Arts, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. 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.piedmonthikingand outingclub.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. or 6 p.m. Tuesdays (beginners) or 9 a.m. Saturdays (intermediate), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friendly Ave., GB. 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, GB. $50 for six class session, $90 for 12 class session. Ages 7 and older. 373-3803.
REUNIONS
Family
Descendants of Major William Gill and Susannah Young Gill, also Allisons, Lawrences and Tomlins, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 7, Lakewood Park, 911 Lakewood Drive, Statesville. RSVP by Aug. 31. 704-876-3067.
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
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., GB. 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, http://www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1978 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 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 www.pagealumniandfriends.org/1993.aspx
Page 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 1968, Oct. 11. RSVP by Sept. 15. Phyllis Alley, 685-5052, alleyphyl@bellsouth.net or www.benlsmith68.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
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.
Computer instruction for adults 50 and older. Offered by SeniorNet volunteers. Call the Shepherd's Center for brochure. 378-0766.
Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., GB. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $5. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.
Old Timers Glenwood Breakfast, 8 a.m. second Thursday, J&S Cafeteria at Guilford College. Person
Water Aerobics, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
Y-Matrons, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Social group that plays bridge and canasta. 273-3461, Ext. 0.
SERVICE/FRATERNAL
Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 21 Oak Branch Drive, GB. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or abby@drivenforresults. com.
Deep River Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Tex & Shirley's Restaurant, HP. 887-7435.
Eastside Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, McGirt-Horton Library, 2509 Phillips Ave., GB. 274-5355.
Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GB. 340-8599.
Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., HP. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary 7690.org.
Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. 299-7728.
Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, GB. 768-1027.
Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. 288-4885.
Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.
Greensboro Lions, noon-1 p.m. Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. www.gsohostlions.org.
Greensboro Sertoma Club, noon first and third Thursday, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, GB. Don Szamier, 299-9818.
Guilford County Council of Civitan Clubs, noon first Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave. GB. David Johnson, 292-6783 or djohnson70@triad.rr.com.
Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, GB. Jed Daniel, 292-9284.
Hamilton Lakes Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday, First Christian Church, 1900 W. Market St., GB. New members welcome. 665-1641.
High Point Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first three Thursdays, High Point Woman's Club, 4106 Johnson St., HP. 889-8420.
High Point Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Carter Brothers Barbecue, 3802 Samet Drive, HP. Ages 21-41. www.myspace.com/hpjaycees.
Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., JT. 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., GB. 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.
Northeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Northeast Guilford High School, 6700 McLeansville Road, McLeansville. 656-9850.
Nat Greene Kiwanis, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Starmount Country Club, GB. 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., GB. 292-0762.
Odd Fellows, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, business meeting, 311 Battleground Ave., GB. 272-5236.
Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. 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, GB. 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., GB. 558-6576.
Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, GB.
Whitsett Ruritan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Whitsett Town Hall. Terry Call, pugcall@aol. com.
Uptown ACTION Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. first and third Tuesday, West Market Street United Methodist, 302 W. Market St., GB. Enter at Commerce Place. $5 lunch available. 621-4750 or 271-3070.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Piedmont Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13, Greensboro Airport Marriott. "The Business Case for Executive Coaching." $23 for members, $28 for visitors; reservations required through www.piedmontastd.org by Aug. 5.
American Business Women's Association -- Naja Charter Chapter, 6 p.m. first Tuesday, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., GB. $10. Mary Pardue, 621-4630.
Brady Brabblers Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first four Thursdays, Brady Trane Services, 1915 N. Church St., GB. 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, GB. 540-1543.
Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., GB. 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., GB. 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., HP. 274-1507.
Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., GB. 292-6850.
Greater Greensboro Triad Shag, times and dates vary, Thirsty's 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, GB. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or www.greatertriadshagclub.org.
Guilford County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, 7 p.m. first Monday, Guilford County Emergency Services, 1002 Meadowood St., GB. John Doggett, dogg7460@bellsouth.net or www.guilfordares.org.
Greensboro Gem and Mineral Club, 7 p.m. first Monday, Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, GB. 288-7452.
Greensboro Tar Heel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., GB. 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, GB. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.
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., GB. Free. 379-1000.
Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, GB. 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, GB. 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., GB. Job searching support group. Kathleen Natalie, 456-7312.
Sunrise Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., West Wing, Room 043, GB. 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, GB. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930.
Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Sneed Drive, GB. 785-1948.
Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. Aug. 5, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, GB. Presenter: Brad Crone, Campaign Connections. 785-1948.
Triad Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex and Shirley's, near intersection of Wendover Avenue and Penny Road, HP. Kim Lutes, 812-8622 or kim.lutes@agedwards.com.
Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., KV. www.thechorus. com or 774-4044.
Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Wendover Hills Church, 205 Swing Road, GB. Improve communication and leadership skills. Donna Flynt, 855-8904, Mary Brady, 632-7098 or www.triadtm.org.
Tuesday Visually Impaired Variety Program, every other Tuesday, High Point Recreation Department, 101 Price St., HP. Transportation available to city residents. 883-3506.
YWCA Sunshine Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, bi-monthly, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, GB. 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
Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., GB. 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.
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., GB. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.
WOMEN
Intuition: Your Personal GPS, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. Free. Register. 275-6090.
Women's Only Running School, train for the 16th annual Women's Only 5K on Oct. 4, through 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, through 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 Executive Connection 2008, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 1, O'Henry Hotel, GB. Focuses on the power of stategic leadership. 387-8323 or bwilliams@greensboro.org.
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 in Transition, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126.
Women's Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. $15. Workshop and luncheon. Tee Taylor, 882-4126 or ttaylor@ywcahp.com.
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., GB. $22 includes dinner and program. October meeting, Empire Room, political forum. Reservations required. www.greensboro woman.org or 254-5889.
YOUTHS
Camp Flintlock -- Colonial Summer Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 4-8, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. $230. For rising second- through sixth-graders. 373-3681.
Free GRE/GMAT Test Prep Strategy Session, 7-8 p.m. Aug. 5 and Oct. 8, UNCG. Register. http://testprep.uncg.edu or call 866-334-CALL.
YWCA Fun Day, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. 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, GB. Space is limited to only 15 participants. Register. 373-7710.
Free SAT Girls Incorporated Discovery Leadership, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. 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, GB. Ages 9-12 and 13-17. 273-3461, Ext. 117.
Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. 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., GB. Program started Oct. 6. 272-2131.
Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, GB. 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., GB. 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, GB. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Wendy Jones, 387-9622 or wendy.jones@ymca greensboro.org.
