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FundRAISERS

Civil rights veteran Constance Curry, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 19, Barnes & Noble, Friendly Center. Greensboro. Free. Bring nonperishable food items and used clothing. 373-4816.

Guilford Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Tree Seedling Sale, 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 24, Agricultural Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Place orders. 375-5401, Ext. 3.

“A Dance for Hope,” 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 24, The Regency Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $25. All proceeds go to Greensboro Urban Ministry. Tickets available at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 1604A Battleground Ave., Greensboro, or Greensboro Urban Ministry business office, 305 W. Lee St., Greensboro. 271-5959.

Beth David Synagogue’s seventh annual used book sale, 6:30-10 p.m. Jan. 24 ($5 cover charge, includes wine and cheese), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 26, 804 Winview Drive, Greensboro. No cover charge, Jan. 25-26. 294-0007 or www.bethdavidsynagogue.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“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.

Fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration service, noon Jan. 19, St. James Presbyterian Church, 820 Ross Ave., Greensboro. 273-6658.

Greensboro Human Relations Commission’s Annual Memorial Breakfast for Martin Luther King Jr., 7:30 a.m. Jan. 19, Sheraton Hotel at Four Seasons/Koury Convention Center. $20, no tickets will be sold at the door. Speaker: Gwendolyn Boyd, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. 373-2038.

Piedmont Inaugural Ball, 8 p.m.-midnight Jan. 20, Galleria Events Center, ASHTAE World Headquarters, 1325 S. Eugene St., Greensboro. $100. www.piedmontinauguralball.com or 272-1115.

Triad After Work Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Café Pasta, 305 State St., Greensboro. Complimentary food and drinks. 292-1308.

Wine and cheese tasting, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Northeast Park, 3421 NE Park Drive, Gibsonville. Sample local wines provided by Grove Winery and cheeses by Calico Farmstead. $10. Register. 375-2322.

18th Annual Chinese New Year Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 24, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Free. 373-2044.

CLASSES

The Art of Animal Kingdom, 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 20-Feb. 24, Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. $85. Ages 5 and older. Materials provided. 887-2137.

Art Start with Dr. Seuss, 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 21-Feb. 25, Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. $85. Ages 4 and 5. Materials provided. 887-2137.

“Off-Season” Golf Conditioning, 6 p.m. Jan. 22 or noon Jan. 23, The Fitness Center, High Point Regional, 601 N. Elm St., High Point. Free. Helps develop a higher level of golf performance. Register. 878-6221.

Latino Immigrants in the Southeastern U.S., 3-4 p.m. Jan. 22, United Way Greensboro, 1500 Yanceyville St. Impact of HIV epidemic on Latinos, etc. Debra Richardson, 370-9666.

The Art of Animal Kingdom, 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 22-Feb. 26, Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. $85. Ages “Starting a Business During Tough Economic Times,” 8:30 a.m. Jan. 22, Greensboro Main Library, 219 N. Church St. Register. 373-2674.

Financial Aid Workshop, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 24, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Speakers from N.C. A&T, Guilford College, Library Reference Department. www.cfnc.org or 373-4552.

Stress management, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 27, American Red Cross, Greensboro Chapter, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $15. Register. 333-2111.

Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship’s How I Did It series, with Inspire Skin and Body owner Felicia Brown, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2007 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $25. 379-5001.

NC Fair Housing Law, Landlord Responsibility and Tenant Relationships Training, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 29, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Free. RSVP by Jan. 22. training@partnersforhomeless.org or 889-6105, Ext. 1116.

Snowscapes on Canvas, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 31, Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. $25. Ages 5 and older. Materials provided. 887-2137.

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.

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.

RECREATION

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.

Trail Mix Hike — Green Forest in Dead of Winter, 8 a.m. Jan. 24, Price Park’s Evergreen Trail, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Free. One-mile interpretive hike. Madeleine Carey, 373-3816.

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club’s Grassy Gap/Basin Creek day hike, Jan. 24, moderate. Explore Doughton Park. Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or leave a message on the voice mail at 580-0510.

Bridge classes, beginning the second week in February. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Play of the Hand, Wednesdays, Defense, Thursdays and Bidding, Fridays, Lewis Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro. Runs for eight weeks. $100 per course. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

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.

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.

Trout Fishing, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Feb.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. $1 per person. All fish caught will be weighed, and fishermen will be charged an additional $3.75 per pound of fish. 643-4295.

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

Military

Eightieth Division Veterans Association, 90th Annual Reunion, Aug. 26-29, Pittsburgh, Pa. Airport Marriott Hotel, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, Pa. Room rates, $120 a night. 412-788-8800.

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.

SENIORS

Singing Senior Ambassadors Choral Group rehearsals, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, through May 21, St. John’s UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Free. Ages 55 and older. Join through end of February. Public concerts in May. 375-2237.

Medicare Seminar, 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Northeast Park Event Center, 3421 N.E. Park Drive, Gibsonville. Register. 375-2322.

Fit and Strong! classes, 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Jan. 26-March 20, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. $40. Register. 373-4816.

Adventures in Learning, for ages 60 and older or retired, Thursdays, taught by experts, retired professors and peers. A program of Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro. 378-0766.

Computer instruction, for adults 50 and older. Offered by SeniorNet volunteers. Call the Shepherd’s Center for brochure. 378-0766.

Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $5. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.

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

Water Aerobics, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Y-Matrons, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Social group that plays bridge and canasta. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. Jan. 23: Mike Aiken, Greensboro Urban Ministry. Jan. 30: Jim Schlosser, “Greensboro At Large.”

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.

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 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. Jan. 22: Jim Deaton, director of golf at Greensboro Country Club and a PGA Tour official. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

Nat Greene Kiwanis, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Starmount Country Club, Greensboro. Devoted to improving the lives of Guilford County children. Breakfast and a speaker. John Shepperson, 230-0200.

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

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

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

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

Premier Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex and Shirley’s, High Point. 621-4750.

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

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

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

SPECIAL INTEREST

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.

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candy Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or 472-6636 or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum@triad.rr.com or 656-0041.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Civil War Round Table, discussion group. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.

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.

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.

Free health screening clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 1102 E. Market St., Greensboro. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis. Free breast exams, 9 a.m.-noon second Friday, call for appointment. 274-1507.

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

Gamma Gamma Chi, Gamma chapter, first Islamic-based sorority, seeking new members. Robyn Abdusamad, 202-2770 or rabdusamad@gammagammachi.org.

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 Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Submit letters of interest to: P.O. Box 21403, Greensboro, NC 27420.

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

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

Greensboro Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday, Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro. 373-2043.

Greensboro Newcomers Club general meeting, 10 a.m. Jan. 22, Replacements Ltd. Linda, 540-0920, Maxi, 643-2248 or www.gsonewcomersclub.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.

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. Feb. 18: Mary Browning reviews her book, “Historic Places In and Around Jamestown.” 885-1859.

Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, meeting times and places vary. Open to Kappa Delta alumnae and collegians. Danielle Lambeth, 834-0760 or dlamb69@hotmail.com.

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

Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro. Free. 379-1000.

Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Six months. Formed by Swinging Stars Square Dance club. Mike Summers, 621-0215.

Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. 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. December: None. Jan. 26: (date change due to MLK) Poet Glennis Redmond.

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

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.

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

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

Society of Financial Service Professionals monthly breakfast membership meeting, 7:30 a.m. Jan. 20, Starmount Forest Country Club. Speaker: G. Donald Jud, PhD. Topic: “Economic Update for the Triad.” Register. 292-5088 or SFSPgreensboro@triad.rr.com.

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

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

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

Triad 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.

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

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.

VETERANS

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

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.

WOMEN

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

Friday Professional Womens Networking Group, 7:45 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Sharon Kaiser, 294-4153.

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.

Women of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through the hardships in life. Traci Marshall, TMARSHALL16@triad.rr.com or 986-6121.

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

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

YOUTHS

“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, Jail Tour, 10 a.m. Jan. 26, Guilford County Jail; and full council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 29, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

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.