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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

Town of Kernersville annual Spring Mulch and Compost Sale, 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through May 23 or while supplies last, Kernersville Public Works Department 720 McKaughan Street Kernersville. Landscape contractors and others requiring dump truck-sized loads or larger, call in advance. 996-6916.

Historic Carolina Theatre and Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina present “Ben-Hur,” 7:30 p.m. April 14, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. $5. Bring donations for Goodwill and receive a voucher for $1 off at the concession stand. 333-2605.

D’Vine Wine Event, 4-7:30 p.m. April 18, Revolution Mills Studios, 1000 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro. Food by Exclamations. Music by Windfall. Silent auction. All proceeds go to purchasing defibrillators for Guilford County Schools. Purchase tickets, $50. Angie Wainwright, 800-722-1350, Ext. 124 or www.dvinewineevent.org.

Fish Fry, 11 a.m-7 p.m. April 18, Fire District 286619 N.C. 61 N., Gibsonville. $7. Entertainment, 5-7 p.m. 449-4933.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. April 18, Hopewell UMC, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7, $3 ages 6-12, free five and younger. Proceeds go to the Building Fund. 431-9507.

Yard sale, 8 a.m. April 18, McLeansville Lions Club, corner of U.S. 70 and Mount Hope Church Road, McLeansville. Bring old or used eyeglasses, hearing aids, Campbell soup labels, ink cartridges. Brooms for sale. Raffle. Ray Stone, 697-1619.

Boy Scout Troop 109’s annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, 5-6:55 p.m. dinner, auction winners announced 7-7:30 p.m. April 18, Guilford College United Methodist Church, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro. $6, $3 for children  6 and younger. 337-5245.

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.dolland miniaturemuseum.org.

Fourteen clubs in Guilford County come together for Area 1 and 2 meeting in recognition of Civitan Awareness Month, 6:30 p.m. April 13, Hayworth Wesleyan Church, 1693 Westchester Drive, High Point. Lt. Governor Fred Yates of High Point will lead. Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, 621-4750.

“Robotic Surgery for Women,” 7 p.m. April 14, Carolina Regional Heart Center Building, Women’s Center Class Rooms, Fifth Floor, High Point. Free. Dr. Curt Jacobs of Pinewest OB/GYN Inc. tells how the da Vinci Surgical System. Register. 878-6888.

Greensboro Christian Women’s Connection brunch, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 15, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Martha Goodrich, “What To Do When The Power Goes Out.” $10. Free childcare available. RSVP. 644-1877 or 299-5487.

Caregiver Night, 6-8 p.m. April 16, Light as a Feather Spa and Wellness, 1433 N.C. 68 N., Oak Ridge. Register. Limited space. Choose from specially priced mini-services that include massage, facials, manicure and pedicures. 644-7222.

National Healthcare Decisions Day, Advance Directives, 7:45 a.m. April 16, Senn Dunn, 1400 Eastchester Drive, High Point. Free. Register. Discuss living will, healthcare power of attorney. 889-8446.

Thomasville City Schools Teacher Job Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17, Thomasville City Schools, 400 Turner St., Thomasville. Register. www.tcs.k12.nc.us or 474-4229.

Spring Cleanup 2009, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 17, Guilford County Agricultural Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Guilford County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, electronic waste, tires, appliances. Free. 375-5876.

Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 18, Center City Park and Festival Park, downtown Greensboro. Free. Sponsored by the YMCA/Get Healthy Guilford, 98.7 Radio, JAMZ Radio, and The Greensboro Children’s Museum. Health services, health education, healthy activities. 478-9626.

Up, Up and Away Picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18, Civitan Park, 309 Nelson St., Kernersville. Kite flying. Register to make flying disc spin art, $4. Bring picnic lunch and kite. 996-3062.

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. Save a Life & Sail the Seas campaign, enter through June 30 for a chance to win one of three cruises for two. (800) 448-3543.

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

Drives

■ 2:30-7:30 p.m. April 13, Oak Ridge UMC, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge.

■ 2-7 p.m. April 14, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.

■ 2-7 p.m. April 17, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horsepen Creek Road, Greensboro.

■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 19, Christ UMC, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES

Stress Relief: Proven, Easy Methods for Managing Stress, with Dr. Michael Kirch, Cornerstone Behavioral Medicine psychologist, noon April 15, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point.  Register. $20. Lunch provided. 882-4126. 

“Identity Theft:  Protecting Yourself and Your Company,” 8:30 a.m. April 16, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free small business session. Register. 373-2674 or 387-8322.

Laid Off? Now What? - Strategies for weathering the financial and employment downturn, 10-11 a.m. April 18, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Free. 723-1220.

Environmental Education Classes, Bur Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. 373-3802. Pond Studies and Watershed Ecology, 10-11 a.m. April 18, Hagan-Stone Park and 6-7 p.m. April 23, Lake Higgins Watershed Park.

Guilford County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness free six-week course, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 21-May 26. For the parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness. Register.  Jan Kretlow, 299-8859.

Parenting Children of Divorce, 7-9 p.m. April 23, 30, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $40. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 227.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Guilford County Affiliate, open education meeting, 7 p.m. April 27, Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2006 New Garden Road, Greensboro. April 27: Gordon Gogola, NAMI family support group trainer for Wake County, will speak about family support groups and coaching the consumer. merrianneleff 2005@triad.rr.com.

Car Seat Safety Workshop, 6:30 p.m. April 28, Babies“R”Us, 1214 Bridford Parkway, Greensboro. Free. 547-9050.

Parenting Children of Divorce, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 2, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $40. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 227.

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.

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

Francis Marion National Forest Hikes/Car Camp w/Motel option (easy), April 17-19. For campers who enjoy hiking but prefer a bed. $25 deposit required (refunded at the trailhead). RSVP. Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0510.

Bridge bidding classes, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays starting April 22 and Play of the hand bridge classes, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays starting April 23, Lewis Recreational Center, Greensboro. Both classes run for eight consecutive weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Trail Mix 2.0 – Hikes for Health, Knowledge and Just Plain Fun, 6-8 p.m. April 30, Bald Eagle trail parking lot, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. Free. 373-3816.

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. April 18, 25, noon-8 p.m. April 19, 26, 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.piedmonthikingand outingclub.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 5:45  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

Military

USS RENDOVA (CVE-114), April 20-23, Virginia Beach, Va. Bill Evans, 6618 Heath Glen Drive, Mint Hill, NC 28227. (704) 651-3535 or rendova114@aol.com.

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.

Dudley, class of 1963, July 23-26, planning stages. Bill Adams, 549-9054 or 275-5711.

Florence School, for anyone who attended Florence School, Aug. 21: Florence School, Aug. 22: Airport Marriott, Aug. 23, to be decided. $100. Norris Hutton, 509-9673 or jameshutton@ clearwire.net.

Page High, class of 1979, Oct. 9-10. Virginia Gentry Parker, parkervg@earthlink.net or 919-846-1928; Amy Wheeler, awheeler5@triad.rr.com or visit www.page79reunion.com. 

Page High, class of 1980. Planning stages. Lisa Strickland Kinsey, LBS@gmail or 545-1230.

Page High, class of 1984, Oct. 9-10. Carl Mabry, mabry.carl@gmail.com or go to the Class of 1984 Page High, class of 1984 on Facebook.

Page High, class of 1985, planning stages for 2010. Stephen Scott, ss.stephenscott@yahoo.com or 704-779-6194.

Page High, class of 1989, planning stages. Brian Herrington, brianherrington@hotmail.com or 259-2825; Jenny Clendenin Kiser, ekiser619@aol.com or 282-5073.

Page High, class of 1990, planning stages. Alicia Patterson Cone, alcone6@yahoo.com.

Page High, class of 1994, planning stages. Allison and Andrew Medley, amedley@triad.r.com.

Page High, class of 1999, Oct. 10. http://pageclassof1999. webs.com and/or email page classof1999@gmail.com.

Page Alumni and Friends Association meeting, 5:30 p.m. May 4, Page Media Center. Susan Tysinger, sgtysinger@triad.rr.com.

Page Alumni and Friends Association third annual meeting, 6 p.m. May 31, Page Auditorium Lobby. Susan Tysinger, sgtysinger@triad.rr.com.

Ragsdale, class of 1966, Sept. 25-27. Planning stages. RSVP. Nancy Waller Lowry, 3346 B 39th St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711, 727-954-8538; Sarah Eller Hemric, 2248 Loflin Farlow Lane, Sophia, NC 27350, 498-6675 or ragsdale1966@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

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

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.

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@Rotary 7690.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.

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. April 17: Jim Schlosser, feature writer, News & Record. April 24: Jeff Fuchs, Battery Engineering. chwinfree@aol.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Guilford 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.

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

High Point Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Carter Brothers Barbecue, 3802 Samet Drive, High Point. Ages 21-41. www.myspace.com/High Pointjaycees.

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

McLeansville Lions Club, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, McLeansville Lions Hut, Mount Hope Church Road and U.S. 70 East, McLeansville. Gary Harmony, gary.harmon-eds @eds.com.

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.

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’s membership meeting and membership program, noon April 16, Tex & Shirley’s restaurant , High Point. Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, 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. 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.

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

Willow Creek Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, High Point Country Club. 887-7435 or kmorris@triad.rr.com.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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, 1-5 p.m. first and third Thursday, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis. Free breast exams, 9 a.m.-noon fourth Friday, call for appointment. 886-2437.

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 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.goldentriad chorus.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.

Greater Guilford Republican Forum, noon third Wednesday, Painted Plate, North Church Street, Greensboro. Dick Forrester, 312-1415.

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets Sept.-May. April 14: show and sell crafts made by members. Nancy Schrull, 869-5148.

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 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.

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.

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.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, second Tuesday, Elon Community Church library, corner of Williamson and Haggard. Confidential meetings. 584-3366, 584-1445 or www.PflagAlamance.org.

Piedmont Bird Club,  7 p.m. third Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. 282-6553.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

VETERANS

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

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.

Marine Corps League, L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment 1209 “Once a Marine always a Marine.” Honorably discharged Marines and Fleet Marine Force corpsmen are eligible. Mark Grimley, 524-0426 or Bob Petka, 446-0144.

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. social hour and meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2780 Horsepen Creek Road, Greensboro. Danny Bracken, Commandant, 399-1017.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 and Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 8 a.m. third Saturday, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

WOMEN

Janes on the Run Women’s Running Network Women’s 8 Week Walking School, school begins, 6 p.m. April 12. $105. 402-3985.

Personal Safety Class for Women, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 18, Kernersville Library. Register. $45 per person or $80 for two. Must be 16 years or older. Register. 399-7733 or 391-0211.

Janes on the Run Women’s Running Network Women’s 10 Week 10K Running School, First School Session, 6 p.m. April 23. $115, $125 after April 22. 402-3985.

Janes on the Run Women’s Running Network G.I. Janes Running Boot Camp Orientation & Kickoff, 10 a.m. April 25. School is in session: 6-7 a.m. Monday-Thursday, May 4-28. $225, $250 after May 3. Register before April 25 and receive $15 discount. 402-3985.

Janes on the Run Women’s Running Network Women’s 10 Week 5k Running School Greensboro, first school session, 6 p.m. April 28. $115, $125 after April 28. All levels, perfect for beginners. 402-3985.

Janes on the Run Women’s Running Network Women’s 16 Week 1/2 Marathon School, first school session, 8 a.m. May 16. $185, $200 after May 15. 402-3985.

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

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 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.

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

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.

YOUTHS

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

Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 14-16, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $25. 882-4126.

“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

■ Carnival Work Week, April 14-16, need volunteers to help with sign-ups, take inventory of needed equipment, notify additional volunteers of shift needs, and mail carnival information to the public. 373-2738 or www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure/gyc.

Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Special classes in swimming and gymnastics for home-schooled children. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Black and Hispanic Achievers Program, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Saturday, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. 272-2131.

Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Greensboro. Accepting new applications for ages 6 to 18. Beginners and experienced players welcome.

Teen 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 Little Busy Bodies, 10-10:30 a.m. Little Dancers on Monday, Little Movers on Thursday, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Rd, Greensboro. $5. Beth McKinney, 387-9622 or beth.mckinney@ymcagreensboro.org