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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.

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.

Boy Scout Troop 316 Fundraiser, N.C.-grown trees from Mistletoe Meadows, 5-9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1-9 p.m. Sundays, lasts until trees all sold, Mount Pisgah Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. 271-2880.

Christmas Castle Village, 5 p.m. crafting area opens, 6 p.m. trail opens and closes at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, through Dec. 23, Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown. $11, $7 children. www. christmascastlevillage.com or 887-5413.

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 Rep. Pricey Harrison. 275-1654 or www.triadhealtHigh Pointroject.com.

Victory Junction Half Marathon and 5-Mile Run/Walk, 10 a.m. Dec. 7, Randleman Middle School, 800 High Point St., Randleman. With John “The Penguin” Bingham. www.runto victory.org.

“It’s a Wonderful Life,” movie presentation, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. $5. Bring donations for the Salvation Army and receive $1 discount. Accepting non-perishable food items, clothing, linens, toys, books, electronics, etc. 333-2605.

Moses Cone Hospital Volunteers, sixth annual Holiday Gourmet Soup and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10, Hospital Atrium, front entrance, main floor. Also, “Santa’s Workshop” with creative gifts, toys and stocking stuffers. 832-7299.

Animal Rescue and Foster Program, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12, Ten Thousand Villages, Jefferson Village, New Garden Road, Greensboro. Fifteen percent of all purchases goes to the program. 574-9600 or www.arfpnc.com.

Merry Christmas North Carolina production, 7 p.m. Dec. 12-14, 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Rich Fork Baptist Church, 3993 Old U.S. 29, Thomasville. Free. Bring canned goods. 476-6258.

Girl Scout Candlefest Displays. Walking tour, 2,000 luminaria, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Hagan-Stone Park, Pleasant Garden.  Driving tour. 5,000 luminaria, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Country Park, Greensboro.  Bring food bank donations. No rain dates. 369-7427.

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 p.m. Dec. 13, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro. Police-escorted ride. Amy Jacobson, ajacobson@hdofgreensboro.com or 273-1101.

Animal Rescue & Foster Program’s Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14, Next Step Adoption Center, 705 Milner Drive, Greensboro. Refreshments, cats and dogs available for adoption, gifts for sale. Donations “in honor of” or “in memory of” accepted. 323-0850.

SPECIAL EVENTS

First Friday, 6-9 p.m. first Friday, downtown Greensboro. Self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative art venues. www.downtownfridays.com. 379-0060.

“First Finds from the Field” Archaeology Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Road, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.

“How Did Our Ancestors Celebrate the Holidays?” Holiday exhibit and children’s crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Jan. 7, crafts at 11 a.m. on select Tuesdays and Saturdays, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Road, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.

Luminarias light the lawn and fountain area, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7, Jamestown Public Library, 200 West Main St., Jamestown. Sponsor lumanarias for $1. 454-4815.

Angel Food Ministries orders, due by Dec. 7, distribution, 8-10 a.m. Dec. 13, Harvest World Outreach Church, Youth Room, 4915 Guilford College Road, Greensboro. 885-0587 or www.hwoc.org.

Jamestown Christmas Parade, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Sponsored by Jamestown Rotary Club. Visit the library afterward: children’s crafts, hot apple cider, a bake sale, and carolers. Martha Wolfe, 454-2668 or mwolfe@jamestown-nc.gov.

Memorial United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra annual Christmas Cantata and candlelight worship service, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 101 Randolph St., Thomasville. 472-7718.

Blue Christmas: A Service of Hope and Comfort, 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Gibsonville United Methodist Church, 501 Church St., Gibsonville. 449-4810.

A New Leash on Life, graduation of Dixie, Tank and Wesley, rescue dogs, who have completed eight weeks of basic obedience training by inmate/trainers in preparation for adoption, 1 p.m. Dec. 10 (rain date, Dec. 11), Guilford Correctional Center, 4250 Camp Burton Road, McLeansville. 375-3222.

Third annual “Christmas in the Park,” 6 p.m. Dec. 12, Beth Schmidt Park, 434 Cook Road, Elon. Tree lighting and visit from Santa. Free cookies and hot beverages; crafts for the kids. Bring a new, unwrapped gift appropriate for a child up to age 16 for toy drive. 449-9255.

Browns Summit Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. Dec. 13, N.C. 150 East, starting in front of Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary School. 382-4466.

Stokesdale’s annual Holiday Parade, 2 p.m. Dec. 13, 8416 U.S. 158, Stokesdale. Float, Santa Claus, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, Kent Bates of WFMY 2, Kevin Connolly of Fox 8, The Wolf 93.1 and its mascot. 643-6780.

Second annual Calvary Christmas Spectacular, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Dec. 14, Calvary Baptist Church, 5585 Burlington Road, McLeansville. Free. 697-9634.

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. Dec. 8, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro.

■ 2:30-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Greensboro.

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

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 12, City Health Club, 101 S. Elm St., Greensboro.

■ 1:30-6 p.m. Dec. 12, Monticello Elementary, 5006 N.C. 150 W., Browns Summit.

CIVIC

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.

Progressive Democrats of Guilford County, 7 p.m. second Monday, Guilford County Democratic Party Headquarters, 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.

Bur-Mil Park’s October Environmental Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. 373-3819. Recycling in Greensboro, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, free. Feeding Winter Wildlife, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, $5.

Transforming Anger Into Personal Power — A Self-Esteem Enhancement Class, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 9, 16, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Register. 275-6090.

Self Esteem Series, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 11, 16, 18, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Register. 275-6090.

Bellydance, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 11, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Register. Women 18 and older. Free. 275-6090.

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

Cancer Project Cooking Class Series, noon-1:30 pm, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. 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.

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. Dec. 10, West Market Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro. Love offering, $20 suggested. healingtouch gHigh 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.

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’s Christmas dessert social, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Stephanie Sage’s home. Bring dessert and an unwrapped Christmas ornament to exchange. Remember donations for Christmas for the Shelter to Genesa. Candice Tickle, 472-6636, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041 or alphachialum@traid.rr.com.

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

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.

Chi Eta Phi, 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. 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.

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

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

Greensboro Newcomers Club Holiday Luncheon, 11 a.m. Dec. 11, Starmount Country Club, Greensboro. Linda 540-0920, Maxi 643-2248 or www.gsonewcomersclub.com.

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

High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Dec. 9: Cookie exchange, bring as many dozen homebaked cookies as you want to exchange. Bring other baked items for a bake sale. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets Sept.-May. Nancy Schrull, 869-5148.

RECREATION

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.

Janes on the Run monthly network meeting, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Dec. 15, Yoga for Runners, 1901 D Ashwood Court, Greensboro. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.

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.

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club, Cook’s Wall Hike, Jan. 10. Moderate, trail at Hanging Rock State Park. Cheryl Garrity, 427-0413 or cgarrityhike@triad.rr.com.

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, began week of Nov. 10, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Classes run for eight weeks. $100 plus book. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

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

Martial Arts, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Karate and Aikido classes. Call for fees and meeting times. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. www.piedmonthikingandoutingclub.org.

Shag Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m. beginner and 8-9 p.m. intermediate/advanced, Thursdays, Greensboro Grange. $45 per person for four weeks of classes. 989-0156 or 312-3214.

“The Queen of Hearts” friendly bridge game, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Lewis Recreation Center. $5. Mini-lessons included. 627-7134.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m. or 6 p.m. Tuesdays (beginners) or 9 a.m. Saturdays (intermediate), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friendly Ave., Greensboro. First class free, $5 per class thereafter. Anne, 301-4932 or hoffmania@bellsouth.net.

Yoga, 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $50 for six class session, $90 for 12 class session. Ages 7 and older. 373-3803.

REUNIONS

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

Bartlett Yancey Senior High School, class of 1990, 2010. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

Florence School Alumni, Aug. 21-23. Contact information needed. Norris Hutton, 509-9673 or jameshutton@clearwire.net.

JSH, class of 1968, May Memorial Library, 324 S. Spring St., Burlington. Ida J. Cousin, 214-5215.

Page High, class of 1968. Planning stages. Send updated contact information to Sharon Trull Morgan, drstmorg@hotmail.com or Bill Thompson, 373-1117.

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, exercise program for people 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.

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.

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.

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

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. Dec. 12: Christmas celebration, bring spouses and friends, will shop for poinsettias.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northeast Guilford Civitan Club, 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.

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

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

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. Dec. 9: Potluck Holiday Dinner at 7 p.m. Bring dish and  pictures from hikes or nature trips. 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.

SPECIAL INTEREST

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

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

Piedmont Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 9, BB&T University, Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. “How BB&T seeks to create a competitive advantage through an unparalleled commitment to training and education.” $23, $28 nonmembers. www.piedmontastd.org.

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.

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. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.

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. Rehearsal, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Literary discussion group. $15 for 10 meetings. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

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.

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

Sunrise Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., West Wing, Room 043, Greensboro. Tom Loughlin, tom.loughlin@lfg.com or (800) 487-1485, Ext. 4292.

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

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 Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex & Shirley’s, near Wendover Avenue at 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.

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

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

Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, www.nclegion. org. Bob Davis, 299-8281.

Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

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.

WOMEN

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.

Janes on the Run, Women’s 5K Walking School, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through 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.

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.

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.

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.

Free SAT Girls Incorporated Discovery Leadership, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. Girls 9-14. Discover leadership skills. Free. 790-4214.

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

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

Greensboro Youth Council, Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive, through Dec. 8. GYC collects gently used toys or new toys. 373-2734.

Santa’s Workshop Cleaning, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 9-12,  Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee St., Greensboro. GYC volunteers clean and sort toys received from the Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive. 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.

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 Advancement After School, 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 620 S. Elm St., Suite 341, Greensboro. $35 a week per child. Kai Moumouni, 340-3439.

Teen Forum, Let’s Talk, 6 p.m. Mondays, Craft Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. For all Piedmont teens. RSVP. 392-5111.

YMCA KinderTot Program, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays, Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Wendy Jones, 387-9622 or wendy.jones@ymcagreensboro.org.