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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 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.

 

Moriah United Methodist Church is taking orders for lighted tree balls, $20 each, various colors. Proceeds benefit the building fund. 272-7988.

 

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.

 

Pumpkin Patch, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 75, noon-dusk Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-dusk Saturdays, through Oct. 31, First United Methodist Church, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. 584-5263.

 

Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19, NewBridge Bank Park, Greensboro. 271-5959 or www.greensborourbanministry.org.

 

An Evening with the Tar Heels, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Oak Ridge Elementary gym. $2. Get autographs and meet UNC baseball team. Proceeds go to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Concessions of pizza and beverages. 643-8410.

 

Wee Wear Consignment sale, 1-7 p.m. Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 25 (half price), Weekday Early Education, First Baptist Church, Jamestown. Jeannie Williams, 454-4013.

 

Annual Barbecue and Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Fairfield United Methodist Church, 1505 N.C. 62 W, High Point. 431-5743.

 

Choctoberfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Ten Thousand Villages, 1564-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. Dessert contest, 1-4 p.m. Receive the newest Divine Chocolate creation, Crunchy Milk Chocolate, free, with purchase. 275-1204.

 

Spaghetti Supper, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 25, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Rd., Trinity.$7, $3 for children younger than 8.  All proceeds go to the General Fund. hwoffice@northstate.net.

 

An Adult Evening Out Benefiting Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Oak Ridge Elementary School Gym. Food provided by JP Looney’s. Silent and live auction. Guest speaker: Chase Jones, A brain tumor survivor. $20 per couple or $10 per person. 643-8410.

 

Bake sale, yard sale, country store, breakfast and lunch, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, Burnett’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1201 Burnett’s Chapel Road, Greensboro. 674-0741.

 

Greensboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosts Ebony Fashion Show, 8 p.m. Oct. 25, N.C. A&T, Harrison Auditorium. $30, includes a choice of a one-year subscription to Ebony magazine or a six-month subscription to Jet magazine. Buy tickets: N.C. A&T Ticket Office, African American Art-Four Seasons Town Center or from any member of the Greensboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. 451-4289.

 

Barbecue, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Buena Vista Lodge No. 21, 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. $7, $3.50 children 10 and younger. Proceeds benefit Greensboro Urban Ministries. 272-5236.

 

Kid’s Halloween Festival, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25, Earth Fare, Greensboro. Costume contest, 3 p.m. Crafts, face painting, trick or treating through store. Five percent of the sales go to The Sparrow’s Nest. 369-0190.

 

Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26, First United Methodist Church, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. Chili, cornbread, hotdogs, dessert and drinks. Small charge. Rain date, Oct. 27. 584-5263.

 

Paws in the Park, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 26, BarkPark at Country Park, 3905 Nathaneal Drive, Greensboro. Rain or shine. Bring dog in costume. Silent auction, contests and games, raffle, rescue groups, microchipping ($20), hot dogs, chips, sides and drink for $4. www.gsobarkpark.org.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Special outdoor worship service and Brunswick Stew luncheon, 11 a.m. Oct. 19, Peace Lutheran Church, 6015 Frieden Church Road, McLeansville. Free. 697-1215.

 

One City, One Book Kick-off Event, 3 p.m. Oct. 19, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Book: “The Pleasure Was Mine” by Tommy Hays. 373-3636.

 

Latino Depression Screening Day, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Merritt Drive Church of God,1907 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Interpreters provided. 373-1402.

 

Greensboro City Councilwoman Goldie Wells teaches special Sunday School series, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19, 26, Wells Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1001 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Teaching from book, “Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God.” Free. 272-6564.

 

Fila Academy Grand Opening, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20, 1114 Eastchester Drive, High Point. RSVP. Refreshments, door prizes. Debbie Russell, 885-3452 or drussell@filaacademy.com.

 

Community Education Forum and breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Visitor Center, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Short presentation and a shuttle ride through GCNMP. Free. Reservations required. Call 545-5313 and leave a message.

 

Pumpkin Patch storytime, 3 p.m. Oct. 22, Oct. 27, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market. Through the High Point Public Library. Oct. 27: High Point Fire Department gives tours of fire truck. 883-3666.

 

Greater Greensboro Merchants Association and Technology Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 22, Greensboro Coliseum. Free. www.mygma.org or 378-6350.

 

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra’s second annual High School Nite, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro. Free. Register for tickets on line. highschool@greesnborosymphony.org.

 

Fall open house in celebration of their one year anniversary at their new location, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23,

Davenport, Marvin, Joyce & Co., LLP, 3493 Forestdale Drive, Suite 101, Burlington. Refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres. RSVP. Angela Wilson, 570-2590 or awilson@dmj.com.

 

Trunk-and-Treat, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Greensboro Christian Church, 3232 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Free.621-5226.

 

The Wizard of Oz themed Family-Friendly Halloween Trail, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 26, Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown. $6 children and students, $9 adults. 333-7470, Ext. 204, www.castlemcculloch.com.

 

Ghoulash! Halloween Festival, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 25, downtown Greensboro’s Cultural District. Free. Face painting, removable tattoos, inflatables, costume contests and more. 373-2738 or www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure/gyc.

 

Trunk or Treat, 6 p.m. Oct. 26, Union Cross Baptist Church, 4350 High Point Road, KV. 769-2862 or www.unioncrossbaptist.org.

 

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

 

Drives

 

■ 2-6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, VIP Donors, 2300 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.

 

■ 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Alamance Presbyterian Church, 4000 Presbyterian Church Road, Greensboro.

 

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Piedmont Natural Gas, 2611 Greengate Drive, Greensboro.

 

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 23, N.C. A&T, John Mitchell Street, Greensboro.

 

CHARITABLE

 

Greensboro Council of the Blind, 1-3 p.m. fourth Saturday, Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. 373-2169.

 

CIVIC

 

Senior Democrats of Guilford County, 10 a.m. fourth Saturday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

 

CLASSES

 

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

 

HOSEA program (Hope of Seeing Everyone Again), 7:15 p.m. Oct. 22, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, High Point. Six sessions on Wednesdays. Free. Information: Jan Hitch, 884-5097.

 

Bur-Mil Park’s October Environmental Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. 373-3819. Halloween Harvest, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, $2. Learn about the pumpkins, gourds, and other fall vegetables that make up your table decorations and fill your plates in the autumn.

 

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.

 

Holistic Energy Therapy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, West Market United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro. Love offerings accepted. Karla Greene, 887-6337 or healingtouchgHighPoint@yahoo.com.

 

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, Oct. 26, UNCG. Watch dance recital and celebrate heritage. Collecting items for the Freedom House. Candy Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or 472-6636 or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum@triad.rr.com or 656-0041.

 

Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Epsilon chapter, 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Women’s Club, Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 664-1087.

 

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, gGreensborooaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.

 

Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Members’ homes. Irma Hodges, 274-5916.

 

Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. triadxo@hotmail.com or Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919, 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.

 

Xi Beta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, members homes. Accepting new members. 299-7617.

 

MEN

 

Christian Business Men’s Committee, nondenominational small group meeting for men of all Christian faiths, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Mondays, Chick-fil-A, 5901 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, Greensboro, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview

Drive, Greensboro, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 6:45-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@ aol.com.

 

NEIGHBORHOODS

 

Greensboro Newcomers Club general meeting, 10 a.m. Oct. 23, Carrabba’s, New Garden Road, Greensboro. Maxi, 643-2248, Linda, 540-0920, or www.gsonewcombersclub.com.

 

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

 

RECREATION

 

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club hikes: Oct. 25: Stone Mountain State Park Loop Trail (moderate). Cheryl Garrity, cgarrityhike@triad.rr.com or 427-0413. Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Raider Camp Cliffs base camp backpack (moderate — not scouted). Visit Harper Falls in an area that was originally part of Cherokee hunting grounds in the Wilson Creek area near Morganton. Various conditions to go. http://www.nc.sierraclub.org/, Jerry Weston, takeahike@earthlink.net or 856-1431 before 9 p.m.

 

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.

 

Bridge classes, play of the hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and learn bidding, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, beginning week of Nov. 10, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Classes run for eight weeks. $100 plus book. 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.

 

Drum Circle, 6-7 p.m. fourth Friday, Ten Thousand Villages, Jefferson Village, New Garden and Bryan Blvd., Greensboro. With Raymond Brooks. 275-1204.

 

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

 

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

 

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. ntermediate/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

 

75th annual Coltrane, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Centre Friends Meetinghouse, 325 E. N.C. 62, Greensboro. Last chance to get more information included in genealogy book. Orders taken at meeting. 746-5805.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

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, 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.

 

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.

 

Carolinas Council Pioneers Executive Committee, 9 a.m. Oct. 21, Shoney’s Restaurant, 603 S. Regional Road, Greensboro. Members and retirees. Discuss Fun & Fellowship outing Nov. 7-9 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. and the Dec. 4 Christmas luncheon. Committee open to anyone with education and community service interests. Judy, 866-455-1600.

 

Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 23 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or AbbyD@Sandler.com.

 

Deep River Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, High Point. 887-7435.

 

Eastside Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, McGirt-Horton Library, 2509 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 274-5355.

 

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

 

Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.

 

Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. 299-7728.

 

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. Oct. 24: George Gilbert, director of elections. 288-4885.

 

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

 

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

 

Hamilton Lakes Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday, First Christian Church, 1900 W. Market St., Greensboro. New members welcome. 665-1641.

 

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

 

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

 

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. Oct. 23: Dennis Quaintance. 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.

 

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.

 

Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. 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, High Point. 621-4750.

 

Rotary Club of Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Blue Room, between War Memorial Auditorium and arena, Greensboro. Parking in the Carlisle parking area. 292-4806.

 

Southern Guilford New Generation Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Taste of Thai, 1500 Mill St., Greensboro. 558-6576.

 

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

 

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

 

All God’s Children, a Forum on Immigrants and Refugees, 10:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Broome Hall, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Oct. 19: Economic Myths of Immigration with Andrew C. Brod. Oct. 26: Are We All God’s Children” with Virginia Herring, Gerry Chapman, Marty Halyburton. 272-6149.

 

Society of Financial Service Professionals breakfast membership, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro. Speaker: Michael H. Godwin, JD. Topic: “Succession Planning for the Closely-Held Business.”

One hour of CE, CPE, CFP and CLE credit. Pat Schaaf, 292-5088 or SFSPgreensboro@triad.rr.com.

 

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. Reservations, register@mygma.org. 378-6350.

 

Downtown Hospitality Training, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 23, Self Help Building, 122 N. Elm St., Suite 609, Greensboro. $5. Ashley Watkins, 379-0060, Ext. 21.

 

Greensboro Merchants Association workplace workshops, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 23: “Hitching up a Winning Team.” 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 forming. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.

 

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

 

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

 

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, Greensboro. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or www.greatertriadshagclub.org.

 

Greensboro chapter, National Railway Historical Society, 7 p.m. third Monday, 234-B E. Washington St., Greyhound Bus Terminal building, Greensboro.

 

Greensboro Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday, Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro. Oct. 20: Author Carol Moore will draw on her book, “Greensboro’s Confederate Soldiers.” 373-2043.

 

Guilford Chapter 301, United Daughters of the Confederacy, 2 p.m. Oct. 21, Heritage Greens, Greensboro. Chief petty officer Joel Odell, “A Reservist Role in the War on Terror.” Michele Miller, 817-5351.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Monday Night Poetry, 7 p.m. third Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 6:30p.m. Oct. 20: Poetry reading and reflections related to One City, One Book. 373-2471.

 

Piedmont Association for Creation Education and Research, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Teen Challenge Chapel, 912 Boulevard St., Greensboro. 668-2798.

 

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. Kathleen Natalie, 456-7312.

 

Sons of Confederate Veterans Col. John Sloan camp, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Terrace, Greensboro. Don Saunders, 299-2996.

 

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 Apple Core Macintosh User Group, 10 a.m. last Saturday, location varies. New members welcome. 334-4822, Ext. 3014.

 

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

 

Triad Z Club, third Tuesday. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. www.triadzclub.com.

 

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

 

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #20, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, 729 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro. All veterans welcome. 275-9200 or davchapter20nc@bellsouth.net.

 

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

 

Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Volvo North America Communications Center, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. North Carolina 2008 Young Careerist, Jo Jarrett. 379-1000 or info@bpwofthetriad.org.

 

Peaceful Soul Book Club for Women, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 28, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. Margot Robinson dicusses her book “The Peaceful Soul Within.” 275-6090.

 

Dollars & Sense For Women, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Interactive program, learn about setting goals and figuring family budget. 882-4126.

 

BRIGHT (Building Relationships Involves Growing Healthy Together) Self-Esteem Series for Mothers/Daughters, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 21, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register.334-5389.

 

Entrepreneurial Lunch and Learn: Financial Questions for the Small Business, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $15. With Paul Benz of Wachovia. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com.

 

Janes on the Run Women’s 5K Running School, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 23-Jan. 1. $115. All fitness levels welcome. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.

 

Beta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Women’s Entrepreneur Workshop and Vendor Fair, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 26, Stallings Ballroom, N.C. A&T, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro. RSVP. 558-8411.

 

Janes on the Run, Women’s 5K Walking School, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 31. $95. All fitness levels. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.

 

Commission on the Status of Women, 1 p.m. third Tuesday, City Council Chambers, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. Open to the public. 373-2390.

 

Friday Professional Womens Networking Group, 8-9 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, Greensboro. 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.

 

Woman-to-Woman, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Participants identify local issues of common concern, form new alliances and gain new perspectives. Rebecca Mann, 882-4126.

 

Women’s Home-Based Business Owners Support Group, fourth Saturday, Greensboro. Seminars, workshops and goal/accountability plans. SJ Sutton, 337-7060.

 

YOUTHS

 

Halloween Egg Scramble and Costume Contest, 6 p.m. Oct. 23, William F. Moricle Recreational Complex, Gibsonville. Ages 10 and younger. Wear costume. 449-7241.

 

Build-It program, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 26, High Point Public Library. Free. Children use building construction toys to build structures. 883-3666.

 

Youth First Teen Summit, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro. Register. Free. Kristen Barbee, 373-7710.

 

“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.

 

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. 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.

 

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@ymca greensboro.org.