FundRAISERS
ROADS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday Market, downtown Stokesdale. Raise funds for projects to improve downtown Stokesdale. Vendor space begins at $5. Pam Lemmons, 643-6400.
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.
Gibsonville Cub Scout Pack 265 Pancake Brunch, noon April 26, Gibsonville United Methodist Church. Donations fund Webelos Camp. 446-1524.
Inaugural Wine Dine With Win-Win Black Tie Gala, 7 p.m. April 30, Studio B at The Broach. Benefits Win Win’s youth programs. 230-1232.
Win-Win Resolutions’ Inaugural Black Tie Gala to benefit Youth Violence Prevention Programs, April 30, Studio B at the Broach Theatre, 520 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Food and wine tastings, 7-9 p.m., live auction, 9 p.m. and a WineStyles Rooftop Terrace Open Wine Bar, 7-10 p.m. $75, $125 for a couple. 230-1232.
Circus Time Under the Big Top, 10-11:30 a.m. May 1, Covenant Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point. Features clowns, acrobats, dog tricks, camels, ponies, buffalo and more. $5 advance, $7 at the door. Benefits church’s youth missions and retreats. 855-8713 or mlide@triad.rr.com.
Kopper Top Derby Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2, 6657 Kimesville Road, Liberty. Free. Hay rides, stick horse derby races, horse patty Bingo, face painting, silent auction, chicken and dumplings, hotdogs. Donations appreciated. Horse rides, $5; horse patty Bingo squares, $10 each. www.KopperTop.org or DeborahMeridith@bellsouth.net.
Second annual United Healthcare North Carolina Marathon, 7 a.m. May 2, High Point. Full marathon, half marathon and family 5k. ncmarathon.org or 834-9919.
A Fair to Remember, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Greensboro Place Assisted Living, 4400 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser. Moon bounce, face painting and storytelling, yard sale, jewelry sale, bake sale, hot dogs. 286-3432.
Beach Bash 2009, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2, Linbrook Hall mansion, 5297 Snider Country Road, Trinity. Benefits Ruff Love Dog Rescue. House is 30,000 square feet. $20, $25 at the door. Allison King Band, silent auction, raffle, play featuring dogs as actors by Southern Tails Dog School and “best beach hat” and “best beach attire” contests (no swimsuits). Private tour, make $50 VIP donation. 880-5431.
33rd Bud Kivett Memorial Golf Championship, May 2-3, Oak Hollow and Blair Park Golf Courses. Proceeds go to Heart Strides Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program. $35. Green and cart fees are separate. RSVP. Alana Holyfield, 878-6293 or www.budkivettgolf.com.
Spring Craft Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2, Lawndale Swim & Tennis Club. Handcrafted gifts for Mother’s Day, baby, graduation. Free. Portion of proceeds benefits Swim for Cancer Tennis Ball Tow. 282-5644.
Yard sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Cross Gate Wesleyan Church, 7881 Alcorn Road, Oak Ridge. Organized by Preservation Oak Ridge Foundation, Inc. Proceeds to help save and restore the Ai Church in Oak Ridge. 643-7815.
Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. 373-4100.
Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club’s “Kentucky Derby,” 6:30 p.m. May 2, Jamesford Meadows Clubhouse, Jamestown. Purchase tickets in advance. $30. Benefits Summer Enrichment Experience, a program for blind and visually impaired children. Caroline Showers, 638-7628.
Indoor Yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2, Irving Park UMC, 1510 Cone Blvd., Greensboro. Gently used items, hand crafted jewelry, baked goods, gourmet hot dog lunch. $5 donation for lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 202-1686.
Saint Matthews Progressive Adult Choir Benefit Concert, 3 p.m. May 3, St. Matthews UMC, 600 E. Florida St., Greensboro. Benefits Beverly Johnson, lung transplant patient. Also to educate on organ donations and the inflammatory disease sarcoidosis, what comedian Bernie Mac died of. Make checks to Saint Matthews UMC-The Beverly Johnson Transplant Fund, 600 E. Florida St., Greensboro NC 27406. 275-0027.
SPECIAL EVENTS
First Friday, 6-9 p.m. first Friday, downtown Greensboro. Self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative art venues. May 1: attendees who travel by bike and show their helmet may receive discounts at various stores. www.downtownfridays.com. 379-0060.
Free coffee, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays through May, Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2116 McKnight Mill Road, Greensboro. 621-3220.
Guilford County Department of Public Health and Get Healthy Guilford distribute trans fat-free cooking oil decals to participating food industries, 2 p.m. April 28, Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2200 Pinecroft Road, Suite 200, Greensboro. 641-7777.
Pat Mora reception, 5:30 p.m., reading, 7 p.m. May 1, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. RSVP by April 27. 373-3636.
Kernersville Idols contest at the Spring Folly, practice and open mic time, 7-10 p.m. May 1 and competition, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 2, MuddPies, North Main Street, Kernersville. Ages 4 and older. $10. www.funtogetherevents.com.
Cinco de Mayo, health screening for HIV and syphilis, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Super G Mart, 4925 W. Market St., Greensboro. Also blood pressures and provide cholesterol screening. 641-7777 or 299-6242.
El Dia de los Niños/El Dia de los Libros with founder Pat Mora, noon-3 p.m. May 2, Center City Park, downtown Greensboro. Free. 373-3636.
May Friendship Day, registration 10 a.m. May 2, First Christian United Church of Christ, 1900 W. Market St., Greensboro. RSVP for lunch by April 27. 454-4277.
Susan Keck Foster plays a recital on the J.F. Nordlie Tracker Organ, 4 p.m. May 3, Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 S. Main St., Kernersville. Reception to follow. 996-2742.
Internet Safety seminar, 6 p.m. May 3, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. With Corporal Chad Williams, Greensboro Police Department. Adults and children 14 and older. Free. Childcare and activities for children younger than 14. 299-9643.
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.
Drives
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 1, Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro. 272-7102, Ext. 277.
■ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 1, Northwest Guilford High School, 5240 Northwest School Road, Greensboro.
CLASSES
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. merrianneleff2005@triad.rr.com.
Car Seat Safety Workshop, 6:30 p.m. April 28, Babies“R”Us, 1214 Bridford Parkway, Greensboro. Free. 547-9050.
Butterflies and Moths, 10-11 a.m. May 1, Greensboro Arboretum Building, 373-3802.
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.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.
RECREATION
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Howard Hicks, 454-2516.
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.
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.
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 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.
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. April 28: Porter Halyburton, retired decorated navy pilot. 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 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.
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.
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 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.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.
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.
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.
WOMEN
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.
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.
Greensboro Women’s AGLOW Community Lighthouse Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Park Lane Hotel, 3005 High Point Road, fourth floor, Dogwood Room, Greensboro. Gwen Harrelson, 621-3447.
Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. Jessica Witmer, MVP, gsomomsclub@yahoo.com.
Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in Eastern and Northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children, such as play groups and park outings, as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.
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.
“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 Business Training, 6:30-8 p.m. April 29, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738 or www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure/gyc.
■ Full Council and Orientation, 6:30-7:45 p.m. April 30, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. New member orientation, 6 p.m. 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
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