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FundRAISERS

Ongoing

The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs monetary contributions to further scholarships for art classes, book groups and meetings addressing recovery issues. 621-1514 or send contributions to 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7 Greensboro, NC 27405.

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

Career Closet sale, everything half price through February, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. 882-4126.

Oscar Night benefiting Community Theatre of Greensboro, 6 p.m. VIP Dinner Gala, 7 p.m. Theatre Party, Feb. 22, The Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. RSVP. 333-7470, Ext. 201.

Mothers of Multiples consignment sale, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 28 (half price), Starmount Presbyterian Church, 3501 W. Market St., Greensboro. www.gmom.org.

Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 28, 1015 Homeland Ave., Greensboro. Proceeds benefit Jasmine Owens to raise money for Scholarship for Debutante Ball. $5. Monetary donations accepted. Angela Lemons, 337-4271.

Oyster Roast, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 28, Sandy and Elizabeth Finch, 1204 Westwood Ave., High Point. Benefits Family Service of High Point Foundation, Inc. $50. RSVP by Feb. 23. 889-6161, Ext. 5213.

“Shredding For Kids,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 28, North State Communications operations center, 1730 Westchester Drive, High Point. Individuals and businesses should bring shredable papers to the event. Vecoplan is donating high capacity mobile shredders for use at the event.  Minimal charge. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point. 882-2582.

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.

High Point Sesquicentennial exhibit, “High Point’s Favorite Dolls & Toys,” through May 31, Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point, 101 West Green Drive. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays, $5; $4 seniors, students and groups; $2.50, ages 6-15; free, ages 5 and younger. 885-3655 or www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org.

Black History Month Concert, 4 p.m. Feb. 22, Wells Memorial Church of God, 1001 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Music from some of gospel’s top artists such as James Cleveland and Walter Hawkins. Special guest artist: evangelist Vandelyn Kennedy of New York. Free. 272-6564.

Operation Understanding, a Youth Interfaith Tour, hosted by National Conference for Community & Justice of the Piedmont Triad, 1:30-5 p.m. Feb. 22, Beth David Synagogue, Greensboro. Visit Beth David Synagogue, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Natasha, americorp@nccJamestownriad.org or 272-0359.

Kickoff to Kindergarten: Parent Days, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 23, Greensboro Children’s Museum. Guilford County Schools representatives on site along with other community resources. 883-3022.

Positive Parenting, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $30 person, $40 couple. Register. For parents of children 12 and younger. 333-6890, Ext. 221.

Furniture Heritage Project of the High Point Museum’s Furniture, What’s Up, monthly discussions on the furniture business in North Carolina, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 24, March 17, High Point University, Norton Hall. Free. 885-1859.

Passport Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24, Guilford Station Post Office, 5704 W. Market Street, Greensboro. Applicants are encouraged in advance to print an application online at www.usps.com/passport, and have it completed prior to going to the Post Office. 16 and older, $100; 15 and younger, $85. 315-0286.

One City, One Book Planning Committee Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Project director Steve Sumerford is soliciting ideas and opinions. RSVP by Feb. 23. 373-3636.

Homeowner Trish Holder talks about her Greenspiration Showcase Home, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 28, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. 373-2923.

Community Agencies Host Gathering for Inmate Families, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, 121 S. W. Cloverleaf Place, High Point. Free. RSVP. Child care through age 4 provided, workshops for older children and adults. 845-6970.

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. Through March 31: chance to win one of three pairs of plane tickets, courtesy of Delta Airlines. Red Cross will select one winner within the Carolinas Region to receive the three prizes each month. (800) 448-3543.

Tour the Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross, noon March 4, 7:30 a.m. March 11, noon April 22, noon May 6, 7:30 a.m. May 13, noon June 3, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. 333-2111.

Drives

■ 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24, Women’s Hospital, 801 Green Valley Road, Greensboro.

■ 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Mason’s Lodge, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro.

■ 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 27, Guilford County at West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro.

■ 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 28, UNCG, Stirling Street, Greensboro.

CLASSES

Be Healthy – Grow What You Eat, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 22, Greensboro Arboretum. Learn about growing conditions, how to prepare soil, the selection of vegetable varieties for the Piedmont, how to design an efficient, space-saving raised bed and how to identify and control insects and diseases with an organic approach. Free. 373-3819.

Repainting the Christian Faith, A Lenten Journey, with the book “Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith,” by Pastor Rob Bell, Feb. 22-April 5, First Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church, 3600 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro. Register. 292-9125 or jay@firstlutheran.com.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Guilford County Affiliate, open education meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2006 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Feb. 23: Dr. James Kimball, psychiatrist at Wake Forest Medical Center, will speak about borderline personality disorder. March 23: Kris Parks, attorney for Disability Rights North Carolina will be the speaker. April 27: Gordon Gogola, NAMI family support group trainer for Wake County, will speak about family support groups and coaching the consumer. merrianneleff2005@triad.rr.com.

Baby Gear Workshop, 6:30 p.m. learn about car seats, 7:30 p.m. product demonstrations and items for taking baby out, Feb. 24, Babies R Us, 1214 Bridford Parkway, Greensboro. 547-9050.

Weight Loss Challenge, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 24 and 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 25, AC Fitness, 3912 Battleground Ave., #100, Greensboro. Free or pay $29 and compete for prize money. Register. (919) 922-9911.

Vegetarian Cooking Class, for beginners with guest chef Purva Darling, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. $20. 369-0190.

Increasing Outreach Through Media, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 26, United Way Greensboro, 1500 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Free. Writing a press release, letters to the editor, using different forms of media. 370-9766.

Horticultural Therapy Program, noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro. How plants and nature enrich quality of life. Melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov.

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.

Go Green With Beads Workshop, with local Girl Scouts, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 28 and March 28, Thataways Youth Center, Burlington. Ages 8-12. Free. Concessions. 222-5134.

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

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, 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. Love offering. Nov. 18, Dec. 9. healingtouchgHighPoint@yahoo.com or 848-9172.

Your Promise Land’s “Financial Back to Basics,” noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, 507 Balboa St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 852-5254.

RECREATION

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.

Lifeguard Classes, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 7, 14, noon-8 p.m. March 8, 15; Carolina Pool Management, 308-C Pomona Drive, Greensboro. $250. 854-8884.

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

80th 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, for anyone who ever attended Florence School, Aug. 21: Florence School, Aug. 22: Airport Marriot, Aug. 23, to be decided. $100. 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.

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

AARP, Chapter 354, 10 a.m. Feb. 24, Glenwood Community Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. With Ken Harrison, Recovering Our History: What They Did Not Teach You in School. 275-9097.

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 $6. 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.

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.

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.

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. Feb. 27: Steve Ware, National Park Service, “The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.”

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 College Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, Captain Bill’s Seafood & Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St., Greensboro. Don Cunningham, 852-6811.

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

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. Feb. 26: UNCG professor Chris Ruhm, “Health Care in a Poor Economy.” 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.

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. Don Hallock, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 of month, Kindred Hospital Greensboro, 2401 Southside Blvd., Greensboro. Renee Dow, 271-2800, Ext. 4343.

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 Republican Women’s Club, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Optional buffet lunch. Guests welcome. Feb. 24: open discussion on State and Federal issues, Outreach. Teresa Jobe, 854-3102.

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

Greensboro Newcomers Club Winter Tea, noon Feb. 26, private home. 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.

Guilford Chapter No. 301, United Daughters of the Confederacy, 2 p.m. Feb. 27, Heritage Greens, Greensboro. Book review on “In the Footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart” by Clint Johnson. 817-5351.

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

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.

Men’s Accountability Group, 6-8 p.m. fourth Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Simon Whittaker, 455-2775.

Men’s group, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, Greensboro. Through The Sanctuary. Will discuss matters of faith and create a circle of authentic fellowship. Elaine Hatch, 621-1514.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 Job Search Network, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Covenant United Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point.  Networking job club for professionals. 333-1677 or http://tjsn.net.

Triad Job Search Network, 9 a.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church Summerfield, 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. Networking job club for professionals. 333–1677 or http://tjsn.net.

Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. www.the chorus.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.

Tuesday Visually Impaired Variety Program, every other Tuesday, High Point Recreation Department, 101 Price St., High Point. Transportation available to city residents. 883-3506.

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

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

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

Breaking Up and Moving On: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Divorced in North Carolina, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. RSVP. 275-6090.

Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. Feb. 25, Moose Café, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax. Darlene Pearson discusses equal pay for equal work. 379-1000 or info@bpwofthetriad.org.

February Legal Ease Program: Breaking Up and Moving On, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Free. Register. 882-4126.

Friday Professional Women’s 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.

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

YOUTHS

Building Blocks Ballet, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 12-May 28, Kernersville Recreation Building. Boys and girls ages 4 and 6. 12 weeks. $45. Register by March 6. 996-3062.

“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, full council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Feb. 26, 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.