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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

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.

Annual Peruvian craft and sweater sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9, St. Pius X Kloster Center, Greensboro. Supports women’s cooperative, Artesania Pachamama, in Manazo, Peru. Greg Schaftlein, 605-1085.

Order of AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope, noon-6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Greek Orthodox Church, Fellowship Hall, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. Free. Greek chicken dinner, $9. Eat in or take out. Benefits scholarship fund and various charities. 292-8013.

Holiday Bazaar and Cookout, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. Art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, food items, crafts, photography, stationery. Benefits Temple Emanuel Preschool Scholarship Fund. Tracy Lurey, 299-9442.

Book drive for Animal Rescue and Foster Program, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 9, Next Step Adoption Center, 705 Milner Drive, Greensboro. Accepting hardback and paperback books. No encyclopedias. 323-0850.

Book sale, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13 sneak preview ($10 entry fee), 5-8 p.m. Nov. 14, 8-11:50 a.m. Nov. 15, noon Nov. 15 (one dollar bag sale), Hinshaw UMC, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. Books collected since Jan. 1. Benefits homeless animals. 574-9600.

Barbecue Supper and Bake Sale, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Julian United Methodist Church. $8; children 10 and younger, $5. Take-out plates available. Barbecue sold by the pound, $7. Sauce, $4 a pint or $2 a half pint. Advanced orders for barbecue by the pound possible. Mary Welker, 685-4476.  

Winston-Salem/Greensboro Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s “Change for a Cure,” 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Sumela Restaurant and Deli, 805 N. Main St., High Point. Submit funds raised for the Network. Food, fun and prizes along with educational information about pancreatic cancer. Kim Cakal, kcakal@pancanvolunteer.org or 803-1991.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. Nov. 15, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7; $3 ages 6-12; free, 5 and younger. Proceeds go to Building Fund. 431-9507.

Carolina Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1225 Chestnut Drive, High Point. 70 exhibitors, silent auction, bake sale and food-a rama. Benefits local and global missions. Also, Jumbo Shelled Pecans straight Georgia, gift bags of candied pecans, chocolate-covered pecans and cashews and Guatemalan Coffee. www.wesleymemorial.org or 884-8206.

Hickory Grove Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15, Hickory Grove UMC, 5959 Hickory Grove Road, Greensboro. Country breakfast, hot dog lunch, vendors, crafts, bake sale, silent auction, famous Brunswick stew. Supports mission projects. Call for tickets. 299-8361.

Greek Bake Sale, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive, Greensboro. Benefits local and national charities. Sponsor: Ladies Philoptocos Society.

Reverend Michael Dowd, author of “Thank GOD for EVOLUTION,” 9:30 a.m. Nov. 16, UU Church of Greensboro, 5603 Hilltop Road, Jamestown. 856-0330.

Bountiful Bazaar/Auction Brunch, Nov. 19, Muirs Chapel UMC, Greensboro. Silent auction and craft sale, 9 a.m.; brunch, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Speaker and freelance writer Cathy Boyle speaks on “A Beautiful Life.” Meal, $10. 299-5478.

Brunswick stew sale, 10 a.m. Dec. 6, McLeansville Lions Club, 1124 McLeansville Road, McLeansville. Pre-order. $6 quart. 697-1600.

17th annual Winter Walk for AIDS, 1 p.m. walk, 2 p.m. ceremony, 2:30 p.m. walk begins, Dec. 7, War Memorial Stadium, Greensboro. Honorary chairwoman is N.C. state representative Pricey Harrison.  275-1654 or www.triadhealtHighPointroject.com.

Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale Saturday Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 13, 8428 U.S. 158, Stokesdale. Sale of local art, jewelry, food and other handicrafts. Cost to vendor, $5. stokesdale@aol.com or 643-6400.

Harley-Davidson of Greensboro’s 11th annual Toy Run for Brenner Children’s Hospital, noon refreshments, 1:30 leave Dec. 13, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro. Police-escorted ride. Amy Jacobson, ajacobson@hdofgreensboro.com or 273-1101.

American Cancer Society Inaugural Winter Wonderland Ball, Jan. 31, The Empire Room, Greensboro. $125 or four tickets for $400. Kat Kestler, katkestler@gmail.com or 207-0041.

Standing Tall for Success’ Sean Murphy Charity Classic, a basketball game hosted annually to raise money for heart disease, April 3, N.C. A&T’s Corbett Sports Center. www.standtall4success.org/smcc or info@standtall4success.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Family Movie Nights, 7 p.m. second Saturday, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. Free. 222-5134.

Veterans event, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Pennybyrn at Maryfield, 109 Penny Road, High Point. Speaker: U.S. Rep. Howard Coble. Honors residents and employees who are veterans. 821-4043 or ljohnson@pbmccrc.com.

Whitsett Town Council public hearing, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Whitsett Town Hall. Topics: request to rezone from RS-40 to P&I at 580 N.C. 100; proposed general ordinance on town limits roadway safety and proposed development ordinance change on outdoor storage. 449-3380.

Readers Guild: A Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Barnes and Noble near Oak Hollow Mall, High Point. Sara Addison-Kristel, 883-3244 or sara.addison@higHigh Pointointnc.gov.

Greensboro Watershed Parks’ Public Meeting, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. Free. Sue Davis, 643-4295.

Veterans’ Day Celebration, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, First United Methodist Church, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. Guest speaker: James Bryan, secretary to the N.C. Conference of the UMC. Barbecue lunch. 584 5263.

High Point Regional Health System hosts Recruiting Open House, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 13, Resource Center Conference Room, The Cancer Center - Lobby Level, 302 Westwood Ave., High Point.  Recruiting: nursing/nurse management, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy. 878-6000, Ext. 2042.

Taste of Thanksgiving, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 22-23, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Free. Sample Thanksgiving foods and place orders. 369-0190.

Beta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2008 An Evening of Stars and Pearls Scholarship Ball, 8 p.m. Nov. 14, N.C. A&T’s Alumni- Foundation Events Center. 707-1779.

Free Foster Care Information Meeting, 11 a.m. Nov. 15, 1002 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Hosted by Children’s Home Society of N.C. Free. Courtney Dabney, (800) 632-1400, Ext. 353.

Forest Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 15, Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, High Point. $15, $25 nonmembers. Two-hour hike, hot breakfast in the woods. 883-8531.

Lady Sertoma of Greensboro Club’s “The Other Twelve Disciples,” 4 p.m. Nov. 15, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1310 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Greensboro. $10. Benefits speech impaired and hard of hearing.

Esther’s Haven, Inc. Inaugural Community Walk to Enhance HIV/AIDS Awareness, 9 a.m. register, 10 a.m. walk starts, Nov. 15, Macedonia Family Life Center, 401 Lake Ave., High Point. Three miles. Rain or shine. 886-1371 or estherhaven@aol.com.

Cover Dish Breakfast and Bicycle Workshop, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Kernodle Senior Center, Burlington. All ages. Bring covered dish. Register. 222-5135.

Christmas in Gibsonville “Lighting of the Green,” 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21, Downtown Gibsonville. Open house with downtown merchants, hayride, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty, Rudolph, plus musical entertainment by local churches and schools, miniature garden trains. William Clark, 449-4949. Parade, 10 a.m. Nov. 22, Downtown Burlington. Free. 222-5030.

Burlington Christmas Market, noon-7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 21, Mikasa building, Burlington Outlet Village.  www.ShopBOV.com.

Embers Christmas Show, 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St., Burlington. All ages. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 222-8497.

Holiday Magic Downtown, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Downtown Burlington. All ages. Free. Concessions and other activities, small charge. Tree lighting, 5:30 p.m. 222-5001.

7th Annual Glencoe Village Christmas Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 7, Glencoe Village, Glencoe Street, Burlington. $10, 12 and younger, free with adult. 260-0038 or www.textileheritagemuseum.org.

Breakfast with Santa, 8-10 a.m. Dec. 13, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. All ages. $5. RSVP by Dec. 8. 222-5134.

Family Movie Night, 7 p.m. second Saturday Dec. 13, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. All ages. Free. Small cost for games and concessions. December: The Polar Express. 222-5134.

Christmas in the Park, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 22-23, Burlington City Park. Free, excluding horse drawn wagon rides. Live nativity scene, hayrides, horse drawn wagons. 222-5030.

Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Dec. 13 (rain date, Dec. 20), Gibsonville. www.gibsonville.net.

ANIMALS

Animal Rescue and Foster Program, 7:15 p.m. second Tuesday, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. 574-9600.

SPCA of the Triad, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 375-3222.

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

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

■ 3-7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Alamance Presbyterian Church, 400 Presbyterian Church Road, Greensboro.

■l 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Southeast Guilford High School, 4530 Southeast School Road, Greensboro.

■ 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Guilford College at Founders Hall, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.

■ 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro.

l 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15, Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax.

l 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Love and Faith Christian Fellowship, 4344 Blackberry Road, Greensboro.

l 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 18-19, UNCG, Sterling Street, Greensboro.

l 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18, Women’s Hospital, 801 Green Valley Road, Greensboro.

l 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21, Page High School, 201 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro.

l noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, 7800 McCloud Road, Greensboro.

l noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Mt. Pleasant Christian Church at Greensboro Urban Ministries, 305 W. Lee St., Greensboro.

l 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Gander Mountain, 2223 Vanstory St., Greensboro.

l 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 30, Steak-n-Shake, 2647 Lawndale Ave., Greensboro.

l WFMY News 2 Holiday Blood drive, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 9, Greensboro Coliseum. Goal, 500 pints. Need volunteers. 332-6916.

CHARITABLE

Charity League of Greensboro, noon fourth Tuesday, Cardinal Country Club, Greensboro. Ann Eckles, 288-3403.

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

Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina volunteer meeting, 6 p.m. pizza and soft drinks, 6:30 p.m. meeting Nov. 10, Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Various volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Don Timmons, 403-1964 or dtimmons@ncwish.org.

CIVIC

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

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Optional buffet lunch. Guests welcome. Dena Barnes, 643-5972.

Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Ashley Bethel, 254-0303 or Greensborojuniors@gmail.com.

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.

Guilford County African American Caucus of the Democratic Party of North Carolina, 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

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

Progressive Democrats of Guilford County, 7 p.m. second Monday, Guilford County Democratic Party Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

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

Young Democrats of Guilford County, 7 p.m. third Thursday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. Jason Coley, 454-1204, www.theyoungdemocrats.com.

CLASSES

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.Simple SolutionsPro.com.

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.

Bur-Mil Park’s October Environmental Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. 373-3819. Winter Interest Plants, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, free. Fall Foliage, 6-7:30 p.m., $2. Recycling in Greensboro, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 15, $2. Beginning Fly Tying, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15, $55. Learn the basics of tying flies. Winterizing Tools, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, free. Household Wildlife, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 29, $2. Find out what kind of four (six and eight) legged creatures are suited to the indoor life, and which ones may already be there.

Red Hot Mamas Discuss Dementia with Dr. Keith Miller, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 11,  High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St., High Point. Free. Register. 878-6888.

Stained Glass Design, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Nov. 11-Dec. 16, Kernersville Recreation Building. $105. Register. 996-3062.

Third annual Fall Family Counseling Conference, Nov. 12, New Education Building, N.C. A&T. Theme: Let’s Listen – Embracing the Challenges of Families in Transition. 334-7916, betheap@ncat.edu or www.ncat.edu/~schofed/newsite. 

Cancer Project Cooking Class Series, noon-1:30 pm, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Nov. 14: Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods/Favoring Fiber. Nov. 21: Discovering Dairy Alternatives/Replacing Meat. Dec. 12:  Planning Healthy Meals/Antioxidants & Phytochemicals. Dec. 19: Immune-Boosting Foods/Maintaining a Healthy Weight. $15 per class or $50 for the series. Register. 369-0190.

SecondHalf, helps participants find direction in their lives during a transition, such as retirement, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15, Fellowship Hall, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $10. Bring bag lunch Saturday. Free booklet, copies $2. Register. 665-6439, bfaggart@triad.rr.com.

Fencing Classes, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $60 per participant. Ages 11 and older. Register. 373-2929.

Shiitake Mushroom Workshop, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, High Point. Learn to grow Shiitake mushrooms indoors or out. $35, $45 nonmembers. 883-8351.

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

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro and Kernersville. www.youngrembrandts.com/piedmont or 378-0487.

Healing Touch Clinic, appointments 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, West Market Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro. Nov. 19, Dec. 10. Love offering, $20 suggested. healingtouchgHigh Point@yahoo.com or Karla, 887-6337.

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 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 Delta Kappa, Alpha Omicron chapter, 6 p.m. second Monday, Greensboro Woman’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 288-9308.

Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Epsilon chapter, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Women’s Club, Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 664-1087.

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.

N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John’s UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Yearly dues, $25. Seeking new members. Joy Ellison, 854-6082 or gsojoync1@aol.com.

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

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sigma Chi chapter, 7 p.m. second Monday, Holmes Grove United Methodist Church, 1100 Alamance Road, Greensboro. 274-0320.

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.

Preceptor Alpha Mu chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, second and fourth Monday September-May. Accepting new members. Janice Van Steen, 292-8036.

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

Bluford Park Community Watch Associa­tion, 9 a.m. third Saturday, Power House of Deliverance Church, Willow Road and Bothwell Street, Greensboro. Harvey Moses, 275-7787 or M. M. Hailey, 379-1654.

Greensboro Landlord Association, second Tuesday, Group US Insurance, 7-C Terrace Way, Greensboro. Dues: $50-$100 per year. Mark Austin, 274-7653. www.greensborolandlord.com.

Newcomers Club of Burlington-Alamance County, 9:30 a.m. third Tuesday, First Baptist Church, 400 Broad St., Burlington. Nov. 18: Jan Henry from Company Shops Market. 449-5453.

Greensboro Newcomers Club New Member Coffee, 10 a.m. second Wednesday Nov. 12, private home. Linda, 540-0920, Maxi, 643-2248, or www.gso newcomersclub.com.

Greensboro Newcomers Club general meeting, 10 a.m. Nov. 20, Dolce Dimora, 305K Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro, Maxi, 643-2248, Linda, 540-0920, or www.gsonewcombersclub.com.

Heath Community Organization, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3701 Heath Ave., Greensboro. Patricia Alexander, 275-9064.

High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets Sept.-May. Nancy Schrull, 869-5148.

High Point Newcomers Annual Tea Cup Auction, 9-10 a.m. Nov. 11, Community Bible Church, Johnson Street, High Point. Short business meeting, 10:30 a.m. Brunch, $8. Nancy, 869-5148.   

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

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.

Neighborhood Watch, 7 p.m. first Monday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 2227 Pine­croft Road, Greensboro. Neighborhood extends from Pinecroft Road to Four Seasons Boulevard. 299-4560.

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

RECREATION

Okenfenokee Kayak Adventure, leave 7 a.m. Dec. 4, return 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Through Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point. 883-8531.

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club’s Full Moon hike, Dec. 12, easy to moderate. Walk portion of the greenway and section of the Owls Roost watershed trail. Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0510. Group size limited.

Winter Nature Camp 2008, 8:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23 or Dec. 29-30, Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Road. $55, $90 nonmembers. Ages 8-12. 883-8531.

Belew’s Lake Kayak Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 17, Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Road. $40, $45 nonmember. Adults. 883-8531.

Winter Wings Day Camp, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Road. $40, $45 members. Ages 8-12. Bird observation. 883-8531.

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.

Lifeguard Classes, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 27, 29, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 28, 30; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 17, 24, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 18, 25; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, noon-8 p.m. Feb. 8, 15; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 7, 14, noon-8 p.m. March 8, 15; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 21, 28; noon-8 p.m. March 22, 29; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18, 25, noon-8 p.m. April 19, 26, Carolina Pool Management, 308-C Pomona Drive, Greensboro. $250. 854-8884.

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, 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

Other

Greensboro Swimming Association has formed Friends of The Greensboro Swimming Association to facilitate mini reunions and gatherings among former GSA swimmers, coaches and families. www.gsaswim.org, look for the Alumni button. Facebook Group, “Friends of The Greensboro Swimming Association.”

Schools

Grimsley High, class of 1963, Nov. 14-15. Babs (Andrew) Gill, 292-3356, or Judith (Smith) Moore, JudithMoore1@bellsouth.net.

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.

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.

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, through Dec. 19, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. $40. Register. 373-4816.

Third Annual Senior Spelling Bee, 1 p.m. Nov. 17, Jamestown Town Hall/Civic Center, 301 E. Main Street, Jamestown. Register. 373-4816.

Trip to Rudy Theatre, leave 9 a.m. return 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Super K-Mart, Burlington. $46 per person. Lunch, Robbins Nest Restaurant, see Jubilee Christmas Show. 222-5135.

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

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.

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.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Lunch and speaker. All current federal employees as well as retired federal employees and their spouses welcome. 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.

Seniors Reaching Out, 7 p.m. last Monday, Cultural Art Center, Davie St., Greensboro. Ages 55 and older who enjoy the theater. Nick Masi, 315-0780.

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.

Wii Game for Seniors, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Kernodle Senior Center, Burlington. Free. Bowling, golf, tennis. 222-5135.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Guilford County division, 2 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 665-9264.

Battleground Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. 282-5448.

Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 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.

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

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

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

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

Gate City Civitan, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring.com.

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

Gate City Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Capt. Bill’s Seafood and Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St. 299-3763.

Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.

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

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. Nov. 14: Mike Demit, UNCG basketball coach. Nov. 21: Ned Harrison, “Similarities Between the Civil War and WWII Pacific Theatre.” Nov. 28: No meeting.

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

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

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

Guilford College Community Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave., Greensboro. Bill Riggs, 668-2692 or riggs9@triad.rr.com.

Guilford County Council of Civitan Clubs, noon first Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave. Greensboro. 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, 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.

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 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. 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; 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Browns Summit Methodist Church, 4426 E. N.C. 150, Browns Summit. 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.

Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Dotty Maurer, 299-4507, DBMaurer@aol.com, www.greensborooptimist.org.

Piedmont Triad Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals, noon buffet, 12:30-1 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Magnolia Manor, Greensboro. kerseye@leaders.ccl.org or 286-4582.

Pilot Club of Greensboro, 6 p.m. second Tuesday, Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, Greensboro. Dainese Keever, 294-7936.

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.

Sierra Club, Piedmont Plateau Group, 7:30-9 p.m. second Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Refreshments, 7 p.m. Nov. 11: John James from the Healing Seekers, which documents ancient healing traditions and medicinal plants as possible alternatives to modern healthcare remedies. James will speak and show slides of his experiences with Madagascar’s culture and beautiful landscape on this island off the African mainland. Guests welcome. 282-6553.

Southeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday. Ruth, 685-4609.

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

Summerfield Civitan Club, noon second and fourth Tuesday, Laddie & Dukes Family Grille, 3928 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Guests welcome. Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, 621-4750.

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

Whitsett Ruritan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Whitsett Town Hall. Terry Call, pugcall@aol. com.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Piedmont Triad Chapter of the International Facilities Management Association, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Magnolia Manor, Colfax. Tracy Wymer, senior director for Research at Knoll. Topic: transition from “Baby Boomers” to the “Connected Network Generation.” RSVP. Lunch, $20. cnisbet@sciworks.org or 714-7117.

Statewide Group Holds Public “Water Justice” Meeting, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, UNCG’s Bryan Building. “Managing NC’s Water for Health and Justice” includes national, state and community speakers. www.cwfnc.org or (919) 401-9600.

Piedmont Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, 11:30 a.m.-noon register, noon-1 p.m. lunch and program, Nov. 18, Airport Marriott, Greensboro. $23 members, $28 nonmembers. RSVP by Nov. 14. www.piedmontastd.org.

Volunteer orientations to help with WFMY News 2 Holiday Blood drive on Dec. 9, noon-2 p.m. Nov. 18 or Dec. 2, Red Cross Office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. Anne Vestal, 332-6916 or vestala@usa.redcross.org. 

Mental Health Association’s fifth annual Survivors of Suicide Day, 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 22, Wesley Long Community Hospital’s Classroom 1. 373-1402 or visit www.mhag.org.

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.

Greensboro Merchants Association workplace workshops, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Dec. 11: “The Gateway to Excellence Is as Big as a Barn.” Register, register@mygma.org. Guest passes and membership information, 378-6350.

After Work Network Events, 5-7 p.m. 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.

Burlington Artist League, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Gallery in the Burlington Square Mall. Featured artists: Jim and Carolyn Teague. 266-0284 or 395-1107.

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.

Bennett College National Alumnae Association, noon second Saturday, Union United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Lee Street, Greensboro. 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, 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.

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

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.

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., Greensboro. Ron and Alice Myers, 697-8193.

Golden Jewels of Hayes-Taylor YMCA, 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Webb Room, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. 272-2131, Ext. 15.

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

Greensboro Chapter of the North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, second Tuesday, Piedmont Orthopedics, 300 W. Northwood St., Greensboro. 832-8140.

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. 373-2043.

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

Guilford County Genealogical Society,10 a.m. third Saturday, First Friends Meeting House, 2100 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 852-0186 or 375-4635.

Guilford County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, 7 p.m. first Monday, Guilford County Emergency Services, 1002 Meadowood St., Greensboro. 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, Greensboro. 288-7452.

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.

High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. third Wednesday, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 885-1859.

Italian-American Social Club, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 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., 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. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17: Open mic and reading related to family and Thanksgiving. December: None. Jan. 26: (date change due to MLK) Poet Glennis Redmond.

Nathanael Greene chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitors Center, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro. 282-4032.

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

Piedmont Bird Club, 7 p.m. third Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Nov. 20: Chimney Swifts: Nests, Roosts and Migration will be discussed by John Connors who has been studying swifts in North Carolina and will share his observations. 299-9756.

Poetry circle, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St., Greensboro. Free. 373-5881.

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

Rachel Caldwell chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Betty Nichols, 282-4355.

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.

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, Greensboro. Tom Loughlin, tom.loughlin@lfg.com or (800) 487-1485, Ext. 4292.

Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930.

ToastMasters Speaking Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, fourth floor training room, Asheville Building, 1500 Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. Free to visitors. 547-4000, Ext. 2035.

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

Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Sneed Drive, Greensboro. 785-1948.

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.

Adult Children of Alcoholics, 6:30-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, First UMC Elon, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. 449-9636.

VETERANS

American Ex-Prisoners of War, Greater Greensboro chapter, noon third Saturday, Masonic Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro. 275-4144.

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.

Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, New Garden Moose Lodge, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro, Danny Bracken, Commandant, 399-1017.

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

Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. last Wednesday, Volvo North America Communications Center, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. 379-1000 or info@bpwofthetriad.org.

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

Being Assertive: A Workshop Series for Women, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. 275-6090.

Tips for the Caregiver Workshop, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 11, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. For women in the “sandwich generation.” 275-6090.

Networking: Work It!, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 11, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. Learn to create 30-second commercial, develop plan of action for networking conversations, optimize results. 275-6090.

American Association of University Women, 6:45 p.m. Nov. 11, Congregational United Church of Christ, Radiance Drive, Greensboro. 294-0050.

The Gift of Enjoyment: A Workshop for Busy Women, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 12, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register. 275-6090.

Greensboro Council of Catholic Women’s annual Memorial Mass for deceased members, family, and friends, 10 a.m. Nov. 12, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Box lunch to follow. Call for cost. Carmen Wood, 545-9266.

African Women in Action, a nonreligious, nonpolitical and nonprofit organization to promote friendship and support among African women, 4 p.m. third Saturday, Glenwood Library, 1901 W. Florida St., Greensboro. Open to all African women and their friends. Pelagie, 987-2421, or calvindjif@excite.com.

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.

Bessemer Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Monday, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1810 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 275-2291.

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.

National Organization for Women, second Monday. 906-2449, TriadNOW@ triadnow.org or www.TriadNOW.org.

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

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. 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.

Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Organization that focuses on the mother. Donna, 685-5565.

P3 Power Boost — An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Women’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 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 in Transition, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. 882-4126.

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.

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. Dec. 1, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. $22 includes dinner and program. Reservations required. www.greensborowoman.org or 254-5889.

Working Women’s Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Alamance Country Club, 2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington. $20, $25 nonmembers. Prepaid reservations must be made the Friday before the meeting. Nov. 19: Mary Tribble, owner of Tribble Creative Group. 227-6900 or www.wrcac.org.

YOUTHS

“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.

BLAST! Activity Night for Kids, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. Ages 6-11. $3. Register. 222-5134.

Burlington Youth Council, 6-7 p.m. first and third Monday, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. Free. Ninth-Twelfth grades. Also, junior members, sixth-eighth grade. 222-5134.

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.

Garage Bands Wanted, 7-11 p.m. first Saturday, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. Needed for middle school dances. $5. 222-5134.

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 full council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Nov. 20, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

Greensboro Youth Council Sexual Attitudes Workshop, Nov. 15. Teens only. Must have permission slip signed by parent or guardian. 373-2734.

Greensboro Youth Council Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive, Nov. 17-Dec. 8. GYC collects gently used toys or new toys. 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. 272-2131.

Kids Dodgeball, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. Ages 8-12. $3. 222-5134.

Preteen Friday Night Dance, 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. $4. Third-fifth grades only. Music, concessions, billiards. Center provides curbside drop off and pick up. 222-5134.

Middle School Dance, 7-11 p.m. Saturdays, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. Sixth-eighth grades only. $5. 222-5143.

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.

Teen to Teen Theatre, 7-8:45 p.m. Mondays, Thataways Youth Center. Ages 13-19. Free. 570-6516 or www.BurlingtonNC.gov/teen2teen.

Wee School Program, 7:30 a.m.-noon through May 29, Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. Three days a week, $90 a month or $140 for five days a week. Ages 3-4. 222-5030.

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.