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Key

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 cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans 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.

Annual Turkey Shoot, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 13, Woodmen of the World, Lodge #26, off Mount Hope Church Road. Proceeds support community service projects. 698-0416 or 294-1976.

Fifth annual Great Pumpkin Patch, 2-8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31, Memorial United Methodist Church, 101 Randolph St., Thomasville. Tom Holladay or Bill Cates, 472-7718.

Haw River State Park's Summit Environmental Education Center's second annual Open House, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 5, 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit. Rain or shine. Activities for children, guided hikes, tours and more. 342-6163 or www.ncparks.gov.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walks to Cure Diabetes, 8 a.m. register, 9 a.m. walk, Oct. 11, High Point Central High School. Maggie Henning, 768-1027. 8 a.m. register, 9 a.m. walk, Oct. 18, N.C. Zoo, Asheboro. Tonya Hall, 768-1027. 8 a.m. register, 9 a.m. walk, Oct. 28, Elon University, Rhodes Stadium. Tonya Hall, 768-1027.

43rd annual Ham Luncheon, Bazaar & Vendor Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, GB. Breakfast foods, crafts, bake sale items, traditional ham lunch or grilled chicken salad at 11 a.m. 255-3273.

Triad Light Night Walk to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5 p.m. check in, 6:30 p.m. opening ceremony, Oct. 11, Country Park, GB. Fundraising walk with entertainment, refreshments. Register. www.lightthenight.org/nc or 292-7430.

Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro Buddy Walk, register noon, walk 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Bur Mil Park, Shelter 2, GB. Raffle follows walk. Dawn Pettus, 454-3527.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greensboro Sportsplex Open House, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 5, 2400 16th St., GB. Music stage, pony rides, community talent showcase, sports demonstrations. 373-3272.

Art in the Arboretum, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 5, Greensboro Arboretum, Lindley Park, GB. Fifty juried fine art and crafts people participating. Fiesta Stage featuring Corpóreus Danza Latinoamericana from Bogotá, Colombia. Art activities for children and dogs and International Food Court. 373-2199.

The North Carolina Freedom Monument Project with Reginald Hildebrand, 2 p.m. Oct. 5, Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum, U.S. 70, Sedalia. Free. 449-4846.

National Christian College Fair, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Wesleyan Christian Academy, 1917 N. Centennial Street, HP. Financial aid seminars, 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. 884-3333, Ext. 243.

Fifth annual Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Bur-Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, GB. Hayrides, games, face painting, entertainment, etc. Free admission. 373-3819.

ANIMALS

Rabies clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11, Pleasant Garden Town Hall, 4920 Alliance Church Road, Pleasant Garden. $5. 641-7777.

Wildlife Care, 7 p.m. second Thursday, New Garden Friends Meeting House, 801 New Garden Road, GB. 697-4006.

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. Blood and platelet donors are entered to win a $1,000 gift card through Dec. 31. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ noon-4:30 p.m. Oct. 6, REI, 3334 W. Friendly Ave., GB.

■ 2-7 p.m. Oct. 7, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., GB.

■ 3:30-8 p.m. Oct. 9, Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Drive, GB.

■l 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Christ Community Church, 369 Air Harbor Road, GB.

■ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace, GB.

■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Road, GB.

CIVIC

Greensboro Junior Woman's Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., GB. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Robin Kennedy, 918-7970.

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

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

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

Kickboxing and Low Impact Aerobics Class, 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, began Oct. 1, Warnersville Center, 601 Doak St., GB. $3 per class. 373-5871.

Elder Law informational event, 3 p.m. Oct. 5, Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 N.C. 61 N., Gibonsville. With Dennis J. Toman of the Elderlaw Firm. 449-7421.

Greensboro Elks Lodge 602 Internet safety seminar, 2 p.m. Oct. 5, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. With Greensboro Police Department. For children ages 8-16. Admission, one can or package of food per child. 288-5100 or gsoelks@triadbiz.rr.com.

Free GRE/GMAT Test Prep Strategy Session, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 8, UNCG. Register. http:// testprep.uncg.edu or call (866) 334-2255.

Bur-Mil Park's October Environmental Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, GB. 373-3819. Composting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, free. A wide variety of vegetable matter, including kitchen table leftovers, grass clippings and leaves, can be turned into dirt of the same quality you buy at gardening stores. Learn how to compost the correct way. Nature Crafts for Children, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, $5. Discover fun and easy ways to bring the natural world into your home. Nature crafts are easy and appropriate for all ages.

"Get Published! The Ins & Outs of Writing for Magazines," 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 11, eighth floor conference room, Self Help Building, 122 N. Elm St., GB. $49. With veteran magazine writer and editor Dena Harris. 337-9608 or WriteForYou@triad.rr.com.

Marine Biology Experience, Oct. 10-12, Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Road, HP. Register. Adults and children. A stop and dig at Castle Hayne. PEC members, $285; nonmembers, $315. 883-8531 or www.piedmont environmental.com.

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 472-6636 or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum @triad.rr.com or 656-0041.

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.

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

Greensboro Newcomers Club New Member Coffee, 10 a.m. second Wednesday Oct. 8, private home. Linda, 540-0920, Maxi, 643-2248, or www.gso newcomersclub.com.

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

Piedmont Bird Club: 8-11:30 a.m. Oct. 18, field trip on trails through Country Park and Battleground Park. Bring binoculars to view a variety of local birds. Easy walk; no wet areas. 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, Queen Street Parking lot, Winston-Salem. Compact network of paved trails that wind through hardwoods and pine will be followed. Nesting site for many year-round residents. Bring picnic lunch or plan to eat at local restaurant. Easy walk; no wet areas. Nov. 15: morning field trip in the Bog Garden, a hotspot for neotropical migrants. All events are free and open to the public. piedmontbirder@triad.rr.com

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club hikes: Oct. 18, Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area Hikes (moderate). Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0580. Oct. 25: Stone Mountain State Park Loop Trail (moderate). Cheryl Garrity, cgarrityhike@triad.rr.com or 427-0413.

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, began Sept. 5, Lewis Center, GB. Eight weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Intermediate bridge lessons, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays or Thursdays, began Sept. 3 and 4, Lewis Center, GB. Eight weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Croquet, Bob Maye of High Point is conducting 10 free croquet lessons this fall and would like to create a Triad Club. 883-3584.

Fencing, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Instruction in saber, foil and epee. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Level One Foil Fencing Classes, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 24, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., GB. $80 per student. Ages 14 and older. Register. 373-2929.

Line Dancing, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Fairchild Community Center, 827 S. Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington. $4 per class. Ages 16 and older. (919) 304-4476.

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

Hinson, 1 p.m. Oct. 5, Bumming Hole Lodge, Whiteville. Bring family photos. $10. RSVP. (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, Nov. 14-15. 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_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.

North Davidson High, class of 1983. Tailgate, 5 p.m. Oct. 17, North Davidson High School. Picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, Lake Thom-a-Lex, Shelter No. 1. Catered party, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Clarion Sundance Plaza Hotel, 3050 University Parkway, Winston-Salem. Jim Rorie, 403-6367.

Northeast High School, class of 1968, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Green's Supper Club, GB. 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., GB. 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, isuga1988@ 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.

Smith High, class of 1968, Oct. 11. RSVP. Phyllis Alley, 685-5052, alleyphyl@bellsouth.net or www.benlsmith68.com

Southern Wayne Senior High, class of 1983, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Pupetta's Bar and Grill, 100 N. Center St., Goldsboro. $15-16 per person plus tax and gratuity. RSVP by Oct. 21. swshclassof1983@gmail.com.

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

SENIORS

Fit and Strong, an exercise program that benefits those with arthritis, 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Oct. 20-Dec. 19, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. $40. Register. 373-4816.

AARP, Guilford College chapter 3745, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Mahi's Seafood Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, GB. Dinner and speaker. RSVP: Julia, 632-8929.

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. People who grew up in Glenwood during the '30s and '40s. Charles O'Brien, 288-0291.

Special joint meeting of the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem chapters of National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9, Golden Corral Buffet Restaurant, Oak Hollow Mall, HP. Lunch and speaker. All current and retired Federal employees and their spouses are invited. 273-8861.

Senior Exercise, 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Register. 375-7722.

Senior MasterMind group orientation, achieve your goals through the synergy of the master mind, 3 p.m. first Sunday. Free. Ages 44 and older. RSVP. 549-6212.

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, 23 Oak Branch Drive, GB. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or AbbyD@Sandler.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.

Eastside Senior Citizen Club, 10 a.m.-noon second Wednesday, Morehead Recreation, 101 Price St., HP. 883-3506.

Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GB. 340-8599.

Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Bill's Pizza Pub, 2604 High Point Road, GB. 292-2956.

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.

Gateway Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex & Shirley's Restaurant, Friendly Center, GB. 621-4750.

Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. 288-4885.

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

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.

Jamestown Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Road, HP. 454-8620.

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, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., GB. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

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.

Premier Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex and Shirley's, HP. 621-4750.

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 Triad Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9, Magnolia Manor, 8818 W. Market St., GB. Ultraviolet Germicidal Air Disinfection products. Bob Taylor of Lumalier Corporation speaks on reducing airborne respiratory illness and energy savings that can be achieved through UV technology. RSVP by Oct. 7. Lunch, $20 nonmembers. Carl Nisbet, 767-6730, Ext. 155 or cnisbet@sciworks.org.

Piedmont Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, 5-7 p.m. dinner and program, 7-8 p.m. Mentoring Kickoff Program, Oct. 14, Airport Marriott, GB. "No Leadership Mentoring Program Left Behind." Experts share lessons learned in creating mentoring programs. $18 for members; $15 for members participating in C2C Kickoff; $28 for visitors. RSVP by Oct. 7. www.piedmontastd.org.

All God's Children, a Forum on Immigrants and Refugees, 10:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Broome Hall, 607 N. Greene St., GB. Oct. 12: Who Are They and Why Do They Come with Mark Sills. 272-6149.

Brady Brabblers Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first four Thursdays, Brady Trane Services, 1915 N. Church St., GB. 378-0670.

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.

Bennett College National Alumnae Association, noon second Saturday, Union United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Lee Street, GB. Gina, 297-9259.

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.

Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., GB. 292-6850.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Piedmont chapter, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second Thursday, Captain Bill's, 6108 W. Market. St., GB. Ron and Alice Myers, 697-8193.

Golden Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem, rehearse, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville. 996-3152 or www.goldentriadchorus.org.

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 Battle chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, GB. Regent Etta Reid, 643-0096 or etreid@aol.com.

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.

Italian-American Social Club, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, GB. 282-5363

KUS, Kids Unable to Speak, fellowship, play and advocate, meet once a month. 499-2022.

Law of Attraction Meetup Group, 6 p.m. every other Monday, Mi Casa, Burlington. Discuss law of attraction principles and how to benefit from them. Lacerda, 213-5050.

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.

Scrapbooking, 6:30-9:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Debbie, 420-5562.

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.

T. Gilbert Pearson Chapter of the National Audubon Society, Global Warming: the forecast for birds, biodiversity and people, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, GB. Andy Wood, director of Education for North Carolina Audubon. gregg.morris@highpointnc.gov.

Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Sneed Drive, GB. Oct. 7: Jon Hellman discusses the Family Medical Leave Act. 785-1948.

Triad Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex & 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.

WOMEN

New Choices &ellipses; Strategies for Success Pre-Employment Classes, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Oct. 6-24, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. For displaced homemakers younger than 64. Free. Register. 275-6090.

Peaceful Soul Book Club for Women, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. Free. Register. Margot Robinson discusses her book "The Peaceful Soul Within." 275-6090.

"Beauty for Ashes" Women's Conference, 5:30-6:30 p.m. register Oct. 10, supper follows registration, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. breakfast Oct. 11, session begins, 9 a.m. Oct. 11, Christ Covenant Church, 1414 Cliffwood Drive, GB. Speaker: Veronica McGlothlin of Dove Song Ministries. $20, three meals included. 274-9000.

Breaking Up and Moving On: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Divorced in N.C., with attorney Jackie Stanley, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. For women 18 and older. Free. 275-6090.

Dollars & Sense For Women, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14 and 16, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. Interactive program, learn about setting goals and figuring family budget. 882-4126.

Friday Professional Womens Networking Group, 8-9 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, GB. Linda Donovan, 851-9552.

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. Jessica Witmer, MVP, 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.

P3 Power Boost -- An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Women's Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., GB. Topic: The Power of Passion, Purpose and Vision. $30, $20 for first-time guests. P3 LifeLine members, $15. Lisa Thomas, 988-2383 or Lisa@TheP3Group.com.

Women Over 40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. $22 includes dinner and program. Oct. 6: political forum. Reservations required. www.greensboro woman.org or 254-5889.

YOUTHS

"Moving Words" Program, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. 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, GB. Girls 9-14. Discover leadership skills. Free. 790-4214.

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.

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.