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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, accepting consignors for Sept. 5-6 sale, Mount 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.

 

Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.- noon, half-price sale 1-4 p.m. Sept. 6 sale, Christ Community Church, 369 Air Harbor Rd., Greensboro. Infants’, children’s and teen items. Accepting consignors. Call Robin Butler, 282-1559.

 

Events

 

The Triad Rotary Foundation’s Inaugural annual Hole In One Shoot Out, noon-7 p.m. Aug. 25, High Point Country Club. Entry fee $50. Each contestant gets two shots at the hole-in-one. www.triadrotaryclub.org or 887-7435.

 

TGI Friday’s 2nd Annual Charity Auction, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 27, 4423 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Piedmont. Free food. Flair Bartenders show mixology, live auctioneer auctions off great items. 294-3707.

 

2008 Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk Recruiter Rally, 7:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Greensboro Urban Ministry Boardroom, 305 W. Lee St., Greensboro. Liz Conrad, 271-5959, Ext. 339.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

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.

 

Grand Opening Ceremony, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 24, Divan Cultural Center at Triad, 216-2 S. Swing Road, Greensboro. Multimedia presentation about Turkey and Turkish folk music performance, followed by sampling of Turkish

Cuisine. Ahmet Sula, info@divantriad.org or www.divantriad.org.

 

Youth Net Meeting, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24, Harvest World Outreach Church, 4915 Guilford College Road, Greensboro. Ages 6-12. 885-0587 or www.hwoc.org.

 

Red Hat Ladies Society Anniversary Tea, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 25, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Scarlett Dames Chapter. Theme: Courage is the Key Note. Selena Frazier, 315-9587.

 

Back to school immunization clinics for children and college students, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 26, 1100 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro and 501 E. Green Drive, High Point. 641-5563 or 845-7699.

 

Part-time Job Fair, 12:30-4 p.m. Aug. 27, UNCG, Elliott University Center, Cone Ballroom. 256-0403.

 

Pleasant Garden Residents Hear Status of Ground­water Quantity, Receive Conservation Tips, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Town Hall, 4920 Alliance Church Road. 641-4102.

 

Amanda L. Watson, Miss North Carolina, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 30, Guilford County Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Free. May bring your camera. 297-5020.

 

ANIMALS

 

Rabies clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13, Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. $5. 297-5020. SPCA of the Triad, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 375-3222.

 

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. Donors can enter to win one of three $1,000 gas cards through Sept. 30. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ 3-7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield.

■ 4-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Lebanon Baptist Church, 4635 Hicone Road, Greensboro.

■ 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Steak n Shake, 4409 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro.

 

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

 

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club Election Extravaganza, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 24, Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro. Special guests: national, state and local officials and candidates. $30. RSVP. Betsey Gravitte, 665-9053.

 

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Optional buffet lunch. Guests welcome. Aug. 26: U.S. congressman Howard Coble. Dena Barnes, 643-5972.

 

CLASSES

 

Free SAT Test Prep Strategy Sessions, 7-8 p.m. Aug. 27, UNCG Campus. For high school students. Register. http:// testprep.uncg.edu or call (866) 334-CALL.

 

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.

 

“The Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way,” 7-9 p.m. Sept. 2, Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. For anyone experiencing grief in their lives. Register. 272-5157.

 

“Companioning the Bereaved,” 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. For caregivers, nurses, counselors, clergy, physicians, social workers, chaplains and others caring for bereaved people. Register. 272-5157.

 

Financial Peace University, 4-6 p.m. Sundays Sept. 7-Nov. 23, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $99 per couple (married or parent/child). www.firstlutheran.com or 292-9125.

 

“Organizing Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle,” 8:30-10 a.m. Sept. 10, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro. With Dorothy Merchant, owner of Simple Solutions Professional Organizers. $15, $30 non Chamber members. Register. www.greensborochamber.com or 387-8323.

 

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.

 

September Legal Ease Program “Collaborative Family Law,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. The process of collaborative family law is demonstrated through role play skits. Free. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com.

 

Intro to Kayaking Classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 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.

 

“Get Your To Do List Done,” 9:30 a.m. Sept. 23, Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro. Free to GMA members and their employees. Register. 378-6350.

 

Basic Conversation Spanish Class, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 9, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $40. Ages 11 and older. 373-2929.

 

Free course for family members of close relatives with major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder, 12 weeks, begins 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Register. 292-2468.

 

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 Kernersville. 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.

 

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

 

Greensboro Beautiful’s Big Sweep Waterway Pickup, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 20. 574-3547 or gerry.alfano@greensboro-nc.gov.

 

Historic College Hill Neighbors’ Asso­ci­a­tion, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday in private homes. 370-4034 or neighbors@historic.college.hill. freeservers.com. 854-0625.

 

Woodmere Park Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Peeler Recreation Center, 1300 Sykes Ave., Greensboro. 274-5355.

 

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.

 

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, 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.

 

Intermediate bridge lessons, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays or Thursdays, beginning Sept. 3 and Sept. 4, 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. or 6 p.m. Tuesdays (beginners) or 9 a.m. Saturdays (intermediate), 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

 

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.

 

Moores-Cummings-Evans, 1 p.m. Aug. 30, Greensboro Fay School, 5401 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Roger Moore, 272-1372; Kelly McBride, 272-4889.

 

Hinson, 1 p.m. Oct. 5, Bumming Hole Lodge, Whiteville. Bring family photos. $10. RSVP by Sept. 10. (910) 640-1351.

 

Military

 

Bull Session, 10 a.m. Nov. 8, Kingston Plantation, A Hilton and Embassy Suites Resort, 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, S.C. $40. All Destroyer Sailors are welcome regardless of which ship they served on or when. Mail check payable to Tin Can Sailors, Inc. to: Tin Can Sailors, PO Box 100, Somerset, MA 02726 or call (877) 846-2267.

 

Schools

 

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, 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_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, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Green’s Supper Club, Greensboro. Register. Jean Trollinger Scott, 621-2667 or Doris Settle Maxwell, 226-5643.

 

Northeast Guilford High, class of 1983, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 25, The Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Vangela, 621-8441 or Sharon, 656-7892.

 

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.

 

Ragsdale High, class of 1978, Informal Happy Hour, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Radisson Bar, downtown, High Point; Family picnic, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Jamestown Park; Dinner and Dance, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Nobel’s, High Point and Brunch, 11 a.m. Sept. 28, Radisson, High Point. www.1978RHS.com

 

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.

 

Randleman High School Class of 1988 Reunion – Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 pm at RHS Homecoming Football Game – Join us with your family at the reserved seating section. Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm at Ashford Suites, 3901 Sedgebrook Street, High Point NC 27265 – Join us for appetizers, DJ, fun and reminiscing. A block of rooms has been reserved contact the hotel for reservations. Cost for Saturday is $30 per person. Send checks payable to RHS Class of 1988 to 4010 Longbow Court Jamestown NC 27282 by Sept. 10. Visit www.randlemanhigh1988.blogspot.com for information and updates. Please inform any of our classmates. For more information contact writetc@northstate.net.

 

Rankin High, class of 1948, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, Chop House Grill, Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. Faculty to attend along with 35 members and spouses. Barbara James, 274-2179.

 

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

 

Southwest Guilford High, class of 1997. Shameka Hairston Byers, 287-0160 or www.Myspace.com/southwest97.

 

Sumner High, class of 1958, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Forest Oaks Country Club, Greensboro. Business casual dress.

Send a $25 per person check to Roy Duncan, 6716 Saferight Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27406. Those who cannot attend should mail Duncan their name, address, telephone number and e-mail address for future contact purposes.

 

SENIORS

 

Singing Senior Ambassadors Fall Open House, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 4, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Free. 375-2237.

 

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.

 

Computer instruction, for adults 50 and older. Offered by SeniorNet volunteers. Call the Shepherd’s Center for brochure. 378-0766.

 

The Friendship Force of Central North Carolina, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Knollwood Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. Mixer, covered dish dinner and remarks by Dr. Jerry Pubantz about the influence of Islam in contemporary Turkey. Reservations: Fred Andresen, 294-0842 (fhacsa@triad.rr.com) or Ralph Cauthen, President, 299-2089 (rbcauthen@aol.com).

 

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.

 

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 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 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 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, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. Aug. 29 No meeting. 288-4885.

 

Greensboro Lions, noon-1 p.m. Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. www.gsohostlions.org.

 

Guilford College Community Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave., Greensboro. Kay Pegram, 668-1088 or pppppp33@bellsouth.net.

 

Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Jed Daniel, 292-9284.

 

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, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Aug. 28: Kiwanis Kollege. 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, 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.

 

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.

 

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

 

World AIDS Day Planning Committee, 10 a.m. Aug. 26, Ward Street United Methodist Church, 1619 W. Ward Street, High Point. World AIDS Day is Dec. 1. Joanne Muire 643-1966.

 

Edward Jones Coffee Club, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 29, Carolina Coffee & Tea, 400 State St., Greensboro. RSVP. 271-3070.

 

Stanislav Grof’s Holotropic Breathwork™, Aug. 29-30, Greensboro. Julie, 379-1000.

 

After Work Network Events, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 9: Comfort Suites-Airport, 7619 Thorndike Road, Greensboro. Nov. 18: Bill Black Automotive, 601 E. Bessemer Ave., Greensboro. Free to all employees of Greensboro Merchants Association members. Reservations, register@mygma.org. 378-6350.

 

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. Sept. 23: “Get Your To Do List Done.” Reservations, register@mygma.org. 378-6350.

 

Greensboro Merchants Association workplace workshops, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 23: “Hitching up a Winning Team.” Dec. 11: “The Gateway to Excellence Is as Big as a Barn.”

Register, register@mygma.org. Guest passes and membership information, 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. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.

 

Community outreach on how to obtain a power of attorney, health care power of attorney, mental health care power of attorney and living will, 6 to 7 p.m. last Tuesday, Kindred Hospital Greensboro, 2401 Southside Blvd., Greensboro. Renee Dow, 271-2800, Ext. 4343.

 

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 Amateur Radio Association, 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:15 p.m. meeting, fourth Monday, Golden Corral, Wendover Avenue, Greensboro. For anyone interested in amateur radio and related subjects. Aug. 25: Digital Voice for Amateur Radio. www.w4gso.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.

 

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 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.

 

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

 

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

 

Deserving Divas Series: Session VI: Poetry, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 28, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Jacinta V. White (poet, founder, and artistic director of the WORD project) helps participants discover the benefits of creative writing. For women 18 and older. Register. Free. 275-6090.

 

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, St. Pius X Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro. For all practicing Catholic women of Irish birth or descent, or who are the wife of a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mary Driscoll, 785-0693.

 

Women’s Entrepreneur Conference, Sept. 13, UNCG’s Elliott University Center. Theme: “Equipping Women Entrepreneurs to Thrive in the 21st Century.” $25. Also, interactive workshops for 30 high school girls entitled, Young Divas Making Millions. $15. Register. www.nussbaumcfe.com.

 

Greensboro Council of Catholic Women, 11:30 a.m.-noon social, noon-2 p.m. lunch, Sept. 24, Cardinal Country Club, 5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro. Speaker: Gail Haworth, director at Servant Center. Carmen Wood, 545-9266.

 

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, Greensboro. Focuses on the power of strategic leadership. 387-8323 or bwilliams@greensboro.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 play groups and park outings, as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

 

Women Over 40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30-8 p.m. 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.greensborowoman.org or 254-5889.

 

YOUTHS

 

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.

 

Mike Carr Karate classes, 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 11, Bur-Mil Clubhouse, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Children ages 4-18. Techniques to handle bullies, stranger danger, respect for parents and teachers and self-control. $40 per month. 373-3819.

 

North Carolina Alliance to Create Opportunity through Education’s Seventh Annual Alliance Day event, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26, Greensboro Coliseum Complex Center. Free. For middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate students and their parents. Register at www.unc.edu/opt-ed.

 

Mike Carr Karate – “Daughter Safe” Class, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center,

Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $99. Girls, ages 8-18. Verbal and physical quick defense class. 373-3819.

 

“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.

 

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.

 

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.