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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.

Events

Saturday Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m. first Saturday through December, Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road. $10 per space. Fundraiser for Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale. stokesdale@aol.com or 643-6400.

Second annual Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Event, benefit to support animal rescue, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Heart of Living Home Gallery, 320 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Portion of all artwork, pottery and glass sold will go toward the Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network. 662-0023.

Eastside Park Community Center Fundraiser chicken or fish meal, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 5, 429 Gillespie St., Greensboro. $8. Call ahead to pre-order meals for pickup or if have large order. 574-0065.

Children’s Consignment Sale, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 and 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 6 (most items half price), Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Benefits children’s ministries, the Weekday Preschool Center and First School Child Development Center. 383-5738.

Children’s Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 5 and 7:30-11 a.m. (half price) Sept. 6, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 292-3578.

Children’s Consignment sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 6 (some items half price), St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Children’s items, maternity and more. www.stpaulcc.org.

Children’s Consignment sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 5 and 7 a.m.-noon Sept. 6 (half price), Mount Pleasant UMC Child Development Center, 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro. 697-2452.

Children’s 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.

National MS Society’s Bike MS: BB&T Tour to Tanglewood ride, Sept. 6-7. First leg from Greensboro to Clemmons at Tanglewood Park. The next day, cyclists ride back to cross the finish line in Greensboro. $35 with a required individual fundraising goal of $200. 299-4136 or http://bikencc.nationalmssociety.org/.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Open House, 5-8 p.m. third Thursday through September, Granite & Marble by Malave, 150 Industrial Ave., Greensboro. www.malavegranite.com or 273-0223.

Lunch fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 3, Outback Steakhouse, 1611 Westover Terrace and 2105 Four Seasons Blvd., Greensboro and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9, 2735 Longpine Road, Burlington. $20 per meal. 856-1591.

“World Vision Experience: AIDS” exhibit, 1-7 p.m. Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 8, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. Free, multimedia, interactive exhibit. Visitors walk through a replica of an African village and experience the effects of the pandemic in a real way as they listen to a personal audio track relating the story of one of four children. 299-7374, Ext. 3044 or wward@westoverchurch.com.

Positive Youth Together Bling Bling Game, 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Greensboro Coliseum, Odeon Theatre. Cross between “Saturday Night Live” and “The Price Is Right.” $8 in advance, $10 at door. 543-6412.
 
Triad Harmony Express’ 57th annual show, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Hanes Auditorium, Salem College campus,

Winston-Salem. $15 in advance, seniors, $12.50. All tickets $18 at the door. Students and children admitted free at the door. Order tickets by mail. Triad Harmony Express, 135 Corbridge Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106-4719.

HandyCapable Network’s computer donation drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 6-7, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. 209-7360.

Playwright/BOLD founder Karen Brody’s play, “Birth,“ 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 2 p.m. 7, Black Box Theater, Cultural Arts Center, Davie St., Greensboro. BOLD is the global movement to create childbirth choices that work for mothers. 316-1147 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40910.

Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club’s Open house and cookie exchange, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 7, Weir Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Ashley Bethel, 254-0303 or Greensborojuniors@gmail.com.

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

■ 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 2, City Health Club, 101 S. Elm St., Suite 101, Greensboro.

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 2, ECPI Technical College, 7802 Airport Center Drive, Greensboro.

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Nationwide Insurance, 1801 Stanley Road, Suite 120, Greensboro.

■ 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 5, Guilford County Government, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro.

■ 1:15-5:45 p.m. Sept. 7, Calvary Church, 1665 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro.

CIVIC

Democratic Women of Guilford County, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Guilford County Democratic Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

Greensboro Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Historic Weir-Jordan House, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. September-May. Volunteer service projects in the community. 272-1337.

Human Relations Commission, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday following first Monday, City Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. 373-2038.

CLASSES

“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.

Suitcase Seminar on Organizing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tuesday through December, 402 State St., Greensboro. Bring suitcase of disorganized papers, files and photos. $45 includes filing materials and lunch. Register. 314-1207 or www.SimpleSolutionsPro.com.

“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@ywcaHigh Point.com.

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.

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.

SecondHalf: What Can You Do With the Rest of Your Life? 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19 and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20,

First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $5 for refreshments and supplies. $2 for each additional booklet. For people wrestling with transition. With Pastor Brady Faggart. Register. 665-6439or bfaggart@triad.rr.com.

“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.

Youth Fencing Classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Oct. 3-Feb. 27, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $30 per month, per participant. Ages 14-18. Register. 373-2929.

Free GRE/GMAT Test Prep Strategy Session, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 8, UNCG. Register. http://testprep.uncg.edu or call 866-334-CALL.

The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interest. www.theart housestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337.

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro and 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.

Workplace Wednesday, adult CPR and first aid training for small businesses, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. third Wednesday, Red Cross office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $55. 332-6927.

GOOD DEEDS

Disposal of old American flags. Free. Dispose of old, torn American flags in a flag disposal box at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro or City Hall on Main Street in Gibsonville. Proper disposal of the U.S. flag is ceremonial burning.

American Legion Henry K. Burtner Post 53 is collecting aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Collect tabs in bags; call 299-8281 when you have a full bag.

GREEK

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, supper Sept. 9, Logan’s, Wendover Ave., Greensboro.

Planning session of this year’s calendar. Candice Tickle, 472-6636, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041 or alphachialum@triad.rr.com.

Alpha Delta Kappa, Lambda chapter, 6:30 p.m. first Thursday, Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. 299-6330.

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.

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://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.

Lamrocton Community Watch, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Hemphill Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, Greensboro. Pinecroft Road to Holden Road; Vandalia Road/Cypress Park Road. 854-0625.

RECREATION

Boating Safety Course, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, begins Sept. 9, Irving Park Methodist Church, 1510 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro. Through the Greensboro Power Squadron. Free but charge for the book. 288-9552 or www.greensboropowersquadron.org.

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.

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 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.

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 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 1988, Oct. 18. www.page1988.com or Emily Hines Hull, 272-2790.

Page High, class of 1998, Oct. 18. Tickets on sale now. E-mail pageclassof1998@gmail.com or Elizabeth Wicker, 547-4859.

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.

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.

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.,

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

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.

Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. 768-1027.

Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. Sept. 5: Phillip (Phil) Stringer, “Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.” 288-4885.

Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.

Greensboro Sertoma Club, noon first and third Thursday, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro. Don Szamier, 299-9818.

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

High Point Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first three Thursdays, High Point Woman’s Club, 4106 Johnson St., High Point. 889-8420.

High Point Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Carter Brothers Barbecue, 3802 Samet Drive, High Point. Ages 21-41. www.myspace.com/HighPointjaycees.

Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Howard Hicks, 454-2516.

Kernersville Rotaract, 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Kernersville. Tina Sparks, 993-1881, www.kernersvillerotary.com.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 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, Greensboro. Devoted to improving the lives of Guilford County children. Breakfast and a speaker. John Shepperson, 230-0200.

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Oak Ridge Bed and Breakfast, N.C. 150, Oak Ridge. Todd Harmon, 643-3711.

O. Henry Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Community Center, 821 S. Aycock St., Greensboro. 292-0762.

Odd Fellows, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, business meeting, 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. 272-5236.

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.

Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro.

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., Greensboro. Enter at Commerce Place. $5 lunch available. 621-4750 or 271-3070.

SPECIAL INTEREST

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.

Human Resource Management Association of Greensboro, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Greensboro Airport Marriott. $25 nonmembers, free to registered members. Speaker: China Miner Gorman, “Future Business Trends for HR Management.” 286-2163 or http://hrmag.org.

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.

American Business Women’s Association — Naja Charter Chapter, 6 p.m. first Tuesday, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $10. Mary Pardue, 621-4630.

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 health screening clinic, 1-5 p.m. first and third Thursday, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. 274-1507.

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 Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.
 
KUS, Kids Unable to Speak, fellowship, play and advocate, meet once a month. 499-2022.

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.

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. 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, Greensboro. Tom Loughlin, tom.loughlin@lfg.com or 800-487-1485, Ext. 4292.

Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930.
 
Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Sneed Drive, Greensboro. Sept. 2 Presenter: Jeanie Schepisi, regional director for the North Carolina

Department of Insurance. Update from the DOI and specifically discuss changes in the Medicare Advantage market due to a bill that was recently passed. 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, High Point. Kim Lutes, 812-8622 or kim.lutes@agedwards.com.

Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. www.thechorus.com or 774-4044.

Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Wendover Hills Church, 205 Swing Road, Greensboro.

Improve communication and leadership skills. Donna Flynt, 855-8904, Mary Brady, 632-7098 or www.triadtm.org.

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.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 and Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 8 a.m. third Saturday, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

WOMEN

Women and Money: Investing in Your New Reality, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Facilitator Barbara Shyloski, financial advisor. For women 18 and older. Free. Register. 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 titled 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.
 
Greensboro Women’s AGLOW Community Lighthouse Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Park Lane Hotel, 3005 High Point Road, fourth floor, Dogwood Room, Greensboro. Gwen Harrelson, 621-3447.

 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., High Point. 882-4126.

Women’s Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $15. Workshop and luncheon. Tee Taylor, 882-4126 or ttaylor@ywcaHigh Point.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.greensboro woman.org or 254-5889.

YOUTHS

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 limited to 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.

Gibsonville Youth Council, for boys and girls ages 5-12 who are interested in volunteering and community service, first and third Wednesday, Gibsonville Town Hall. www.gibsonville.net or 449-7241.

Girls Moving Together, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Ages 9-12 and 13-17. 273-3461, Ext. 117.

Greensboro Youth Council
■ Big Sweep/Stream Cleaning, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 13, behind the GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

■ Full Council, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Sept. 18, 25, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Orientation, 6 p.m. 373-2738 or www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/programs/gyc/gycweb.

■ Back to School Explosion, 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 20, Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Free. Some activities charge small fee. 373-2738.

■ Applications due for Youth Leadership of Greensboro, Sept. 26. 373-2740.

■ Sign Language Training, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 30, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2734.

Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Special classes in swimming and gymnastics for home-schooled children. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Black and Hispanic Achievers Program, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Saturday, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Program started Oct. 6. 272-2131.

Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Greensboro. Accepting new applications for ages 6 to 18. Beginners and experienced players welcome.

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.