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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

Book signing with Local Poet Danny Glenn, who is releasing his book of "blue-collar poetry," "Night Heron," 7 p.m. May 8, Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro. 288-7674.

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.

33rd Bud Kivett Memorial Golf Championship, May 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.

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.

Greensboro Symphony Guild’s 18th Annual Golf Classic, 1 p.m. May 4, Sedgefield Country Club. Proceeds benefit music education programs in the Piedmont Triad. Register. Ellen Sanders, 851-0973.

Serving Greensboro Together, May 5, participating restaurants donate 10 percent of their profits for the day. Benefits Potter’s House. www.greensborourbanministry.org or 271-5959, Ext. 339.

51st annual book sale to benefit outreach, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 7-8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 288-4721.

7th Annual Passalong Plant Sale and Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8, 9 a.m.-noon May 9, Guilford County Agricultural Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Garden tours, gardening information, hot dog sale. 375-5876.

Letter carriers’ food drive, May 9. Put non-perishable food donation in a bag by mailbox. Letter carrier will deliver it to local food bank. Paige Mone, Paige.Mone@unitedwayHighPoint.org.

Purse Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9, Burlington Outlet Village. Benefits Alamance County educational programs. 506-3071.

Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9, Harvest World Outreach Church, 4915 Guilford College Road, Greensboro. Proceeds send One Way Youth to camp. 885-0587.

CapPOOCHino Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9, Carolina Coffee & Tea, 400 State St., Greensboro. Music by Lyn Koonce and Friends. Animal Rescue and Foster Program fundraiser. 689-0233.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Free coffee, 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays through May, Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2116 McKnight Mill Road, Greensboro. 621-3220.

“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.

Art on The Haw River Wine Trail, noon-6 p.m. May 3, Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, GlenMarie Winery, Grove Winery and Iron Gate Winery. Winery tastings and tours with fine art demonstrations and sales. www.hawriverwinetrail.com/artonthehwrt.html.

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.

Fair Housing Law: Understanding Housing for Tenants with Disabilities, 9 a.m.-noon May 4, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 1500 Pinecroft Road, Fourth Floor Training Room, Greensboro. For direct service providers. RSVP. Events@PartnersEndingHomelessness.org.

Fair Housing Law: Understanding Housing for Tenants with Disabilities, 9 a.m.-noon May 5, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 1500 Pinecroft Road, Fourth Floor Training Room, Greensboro. For property managers, landlords, developers, real estate professionals. RSVP. Events@PartnersEndingHomelessness.org.

Walking Wednesdays tours, 7 p.m. May 6, Revolution Mill, Greensboro. Rain or shine. www.preservationgreensboro.org.

Networking Kick-Off Event, 10 a.m. May 6, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Learn about library’s Job Skills offerings. Doris Jessup, 373-3764.

Jobseekers: Distinguishing Yourself in the Crowd, 10 a.m. May 6, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Panelists present advice on how jobseekers can raise their exposure in the application process. Kicks off JobTalk & Java, a weekly update and support group for job hunters. 373-4559.

Mother’s Day Gifts Help Animals, 6-8 p.m. May 8, Ten Thousand Villages, 1564-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. Fifteen percent of purchases goes to Animal Rescue and Foster Program. 574-9600.

Greensboro Youth Council Carnival, 4-11 p.m. May 5-7, 4 p.m.-closing May 8, 10 a.m.-closing May 9, noon-closing May 10, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. Free ages 5 and younger, $2 ages 6-17 and 55 and older, $4 18-54. 373-2733.

Special immunization clinics to administer Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine to children who will be entering the 6th grade this fall or who will be 12 years of age on or after Aug. 1: 4-6:30 p.m. May 6, Morehead Recreation Center, 101 Price St., High Point. Make appointment. 641-7777.

National Day of Prayer Breakfast Celebration, 7 a.m. May 7, Guilford County Agricultural Extension Center, Burlington Road, Greensboro. Free. Must have tickets in advance. Joyce Moore, 854-8410, Ext. 103.

Empowering Frontline Staff, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 8, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. For agencies that work with homeless. RSVP. Events@PartnersEndingHomelessness.org.

Celebrate turtles with John Rucker and his “turtle dog,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9, Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, High Point. Native American dancer Amanda Sheek, a Story Corps recording session with lots of turtle stories and information, arts and crafts for children. Live animals. 883-8531.

2009 Auto Fest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9, 311 Flea Market, 7190 U.S. 311, Sophia. Vendors, $10. 442-2237.

Tea in the Garden, 1-3 p.m. May 9 (rain date May 16), Legacy Demonstration Garden, Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Wear favorite hat. Hosted by Extension Master Gardener, Kathy Flanigan. 375-5876.

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 May 6, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. 333-2111.

Drives

■ 1:30-6 p.m. May 4, Canterbury School, 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road, Greensboro.

■ 3:30-8 p.m. May 4, Christ Lutheran Church, 3600 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro.

■ 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 9, Buff Natural Nail Bar, 305 Pisgah Church Road, Unit D, Greensboro.

■ 12:30-5 p.m. May 10, Greensboro Korean Seventh-Day Adventist church, Fanta City International Shopping Center, 4925 W. Market St., Greensboro.

CLASSES

Intermediate Digital Photography, 6-9 p.m. May 5, 12, Adams Photo Studio, 109 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. $50. Includes scavenger hunt in park. Ages 16 and older with own SLR camera. Register. 996-3062.

Cultivating Workplace Learning and Career Resilience in Tough Economic Conditions, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 12, Enrichment Center, 1006 S. Marshall St., Winston-Salem. $45 Piedmont Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development members, $55 for SHRM and HRMAG members, $60 non-members. RSVP by May 5. www.piedmontastd.org.

Butterflies and Moths, 10-11 a.m. May 6, NC Cooperative Extension Service. 373-3802.

Mini-sessions for working professionals and job seekers, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday through June, Greensboro Jaycees, 401 N. Greene St., Greensboro. May 6: Stress management strategies. 379-1570.

Take a breather, 6 p.m. May 7, Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville. Make unique bath salts for mom. $5. www.toknc.com/pr.

Beginning Fly Tying, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9, Bur Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $45. 373-3802.

Greensboro Power Squadron’s America’s Boating Course, 8 a.m. May 9, Grandpa’s Marine, 3101 N. O’Henry Blvd., Greensboro. Sponsored by Grandpa’s Marine and Allstate Insurance. Register. $55. Lunch provided. 382-3870.

Learn to Decorate Cakes, 10 a.m.-noon May 9, 23, 30, Crawford’s Creations, 3315 N. Main St., High Point. $100. 882-0411.

Introduction to Kayaking Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 13 and May 27, Lake Brandt Watershed Park, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. $25 per person, per class. Ages 13 and older. 373-3741.

Container gardening, learn how to make your own container display, 12:15 p.m. May 13, Legacy Demonstration Garden, Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Hosted by Extension Master Gardener Flossye Turner. 375-5876.

Recovery Act Seminar, 6 p.m. May 14, Brown Recreation Center, 302 E. Vandalia Road, Greensboro. Free. Professionals will answer questions, concerning tax laws, homeownership and refinancing options as included under the new Recovery Act, recently passed by the United States Congress. 274-3470.

Celebrate What’s Right with Your Organization! noon-1:30 p.m. May 14, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $30. 882-4126.

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

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.

USS IWO JIMA Class Association, Sept. 16-20, Holiday Inn Airport, Tucson, Ariz. USS IWO JIMA (LPH2/LHD7), USS OKINAWA (LPH3), USS GUADALCANAL (LPH7), USS GUAM (LPH9), USS TRIPOLI (LPH10/CVE64) AND USS NEW ORLEANS
(LPH11). Robert G. McAnally, 152 Frissell St., Hampton, Va. 23663. (757) 723-0317, yujack@megalink.net.

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 reunion, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Holiday Inn Select, Nashville, Tenn. Allen R. Hope, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. (260) 486-2221.

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.com 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 pageclassof1999@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.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. May 8: Chris Gorham, marketing director Goodwill Industries. 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 Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, Captain Bill’s Seafood & Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St., Greensboro. Don Cunningham, 852-6811.

Guilford County Council of Civitan Clubs, noon first Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave. Greensboro. David Johnson, 292-6783 or djohnson70@triad.rr.com.

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

Hamilton Lakes Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday, First Christian Church, 1900 W. Market St., Greensboro. New members welcome. 665-1641.

High Point 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/HighPointjaycees.

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

Kernersville Rotaract, 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Kernersville. Tina Sparks, 993-1881, www.kernersvillerotary.com.

Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberians, 7 p.m. May 7, Kloster Center, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Alice Schmidt, 288-0983.

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.

Northeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Northeast Guilford High School, 6700 McLeansville Road, McLeansville; 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Browns Summit Methodist Church, 4426 E. N.C. 150, Browns Summit. 656-9850.

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

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Oak Ridge Military Academy (in the school cafeteria). Annette Joyce, 382-8629.

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

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

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

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

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

Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. May 8: Dennis Stearns, “Economic Update: Where are the Economy and Financial Markets Headed?”

Whitsett Ruritan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Whitsett Town Hall. Terry Call, pugcall@aol.com.

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, Lambda chapter, 6:30 p.m. first Thursday, Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. 299-6330.

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 Business Women’s Association — Naja Charter Chapter, 6 p.m. first Tuesday, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $10. Mary Pardue, 621-4630.

American Legion Henry K. Burtner Post 53 is collecting aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Collect tabs in bags; call 299-8281 when you have a full bag.

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

Bennett College National Alumnae Association, noon second Saturday, Union United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Lee Street, Greensboro. Gina, 297-9259.

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

Carolina Model Railroaders, looking for new members, any scale model railroading. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. REA Building (near The Depot), East Washington Street, Greensboro.
540-1543.

Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. worship and lesson, 8 p.m. small group sessions. Child care provided. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17, or bellison@wmsumc.org.

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

Christian Business Men’s Committee, nondenominational small group meeting for men of all Christian faiths, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Mondays, Chick-fil-A, 5901 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, Greensboro, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 6:45-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@ aol.com.

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

Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598 or portraithouse@juno.com.

Delta Zeta Triad Alumnae, ongoing monthly events and welcomes all area DZs. www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

Democratic Women of Guilford County, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Guilford County Democratic Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

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 Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem. Rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville. 996-3152 or www.goldentriadchorus.org.

Greater Greensboro Triad Shag, times and dates vary, Thirsty’s 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or www.greatertriadshagclub.org.

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

Greensboro Gem and Mineral Club, 7 p.m. first Monday, Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro. 288-7452.

Greensboro Newcomers Club Mix ‘n’ Mingle, 7-11 p.m., May 9, 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.

Greensboro Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.

Greensboro Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Historic Weir-Jordan House, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. September-May. Volunteer service projects. www.greensborowomansclub.com.

Guilford County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, 7 p.m. first Monday, Guilford County Emergency Services, 1002 Meadowood St., Greensboro. John Doggett, dogg7460@bellsouth.net or www.guilfordares.org.

Human Relations Commission, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday following first Monday, City Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. 373-2038.

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.

Lamrocton Community Watch, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Hemphill Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, Greensboro. Pinecroft Road to Holden Road; Vandalia Road/Cypress Park Road. 854-0625.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina volunteer meeting, 6 p.m. May 5, Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. www.ncwish.org or 272-0220.

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.

Neighborhood Watch, 7 p.m. first Monday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 2227 Pine­croft Road, Greensboro. Neighborhood extends from Pinecroft Road to Four Seasons Boulevard. 299-4560.

Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmontpiphi.blogspot.com/

Piedmont Phi Mu Alumnae chapter, seeking new members. Kacy A. Hodgin, 697-5592 or kacyhodgin@uncg.edu.

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

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.

Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Fraternity House, 2264 U.S. 29 N., P.O. Box 20381, Greensboro, NC 27420. Sean Young, seandby@hotmail.com.

Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Sneed Drive, Greensboro. May 5 program: “Business Planning with Disability Income Insurance.” Following the luncheon, Chad Blakenburg, NCAHU president-elect, will deliver three hours of CE approved courses on Ethics: “Importance of Ethics, Situational Ethics, Putting Ethics into Practice.” 785-1948.

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.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.

Wake-Up Republican Women, 6 p.m. first Thursday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Shopping Center, Greensboro. Phyllis Gibbs, 674-2438.

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

YWCA Sunshine Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, bi-monthly, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Focuses on the physical and social needs of mentally challenged teens and adults. 273-3461.

VETERANS

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.

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 16 Week 1/2 Marathon School, first school session, 8 a.m. May 16. $185, $200 after May 15. 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.

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 in Transition, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. 882-4126.

Women’s Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $15. Workshop and luncheon. Tee Taylor, 882-4126 or ttaylor@ywcaHighPoint.com.

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.

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.

Step To My Groove - Teen Aerobics Classes, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thataways Youth Center. Ages 13-18. $4. 222-5134.

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