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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

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.

Dining to Help Strays, 5-9 p.m. May 18, McAlister’s Deli, 1603 Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. Five percent of dinner purchase donated to Animal Rescue & Foster Program to help stray kittens and puppies. 574-9600.

Greensboro Christian Women’s Connection, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 20, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church, 314 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. DiAnne Scott, “Why Sink When You Can Swim Like A Swan.” Bill and Beverly Monical, “All Together Fit.” Brunch. $10.Free childcare. Register. 644-1877 or 299-5478.

Indoor Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 23, June 13, 27, Burlington Outlet Village. Benefits Humane Society of Alamance County. 438-2023.

Jamestown Friends of the Library fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. May 23, Jamestown Town  Hall. $8 adults, $4 children. Live music. 454-4815.

Greensboro Chapter of the North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants Yard Sale, 7 a.m. May 23, The Park on Wendover, 1301-1305 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. 832-8140.

Pleasant Garden Lion’s Club “EXTRAVAGANZA,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 23, Pleasant Garden Community Center, 5024 Alliance Church Road, Pleasant Garden. All proceeds go to assist visually impaired and blind. Booth costs, $5-$25. Arts, crafts, car show, food, music, silent auction. 676-1810.

Can You Communicate With Animals, 10 a.m.-noon May 23,  Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. Free. Register. Donations accepted for HumminGreensboroird Farm. 323-0850.

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.

Online Genealogy, 1 p.m. Thursdays in May, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Discover your family history online. Free. Register. 574-4099.

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.

Friday Midnight Basketball, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 14 (no games June 19, July 3), Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, Barber Park, 1500 Dan’s Road, Greensboro. 297-5019 or 574-4035.

Greensboro Sectional Bridge Tournament, May 17, The Shrine Club, 5010 High Point Road, Greensboro.  www.mabcbridge.org or call Mary Leger, chairman, at 327-6357.

Parisian Promenade, 1-5 p.m. May 17, Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro. Free. Local painters and photographers will exhibit and sell their works. Music, dancing, food, balloon sculpting, temporary tattoos, sidewalk art. 373-2199.  

Community Spring Festival, 2-5 p.m. May 17, 900 16th St., Greensboro. Big Bang Boom, moonwalk, raffle, silent auction fundraiser. Free. Sponsored by Our Children’s Community School. 375-8181.

How to Get the Most out of your Resumé, 6-7 p.m. May 18, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Doris Jessup, 373-3764.

Open House, 4-7 p.m. May 19, Backworks Chiropractic, 3201 Greenhollow Drive, Greensboro. Dr. Pam Salvitti will be offering BBT screenings to potential new patients, $10. All proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center. Raffle and door prizes for those who invite their friends. 706-1247.

Guilford County Schools Summer Food Service Program training workshop, 1:30-2:30 p.m. May 20, Dean B. Pruette SCALE Academy, 900 English Road, High Point and 2-3 p.m. May 27, GCS Washington St. Annex, Room 223, 501 W. Washington St., Greensboro. 370-3263.

JobTalk & Java: Streamlining the Job Search Process, 10 a.m. May 20, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Doris Jessup, 373-3764.

Seniors in the Garden, guided tour hosted by Extension Master Gardener Kathy Flanigan, 10-11 a.m. May 20, Legacy Demonstration Garden, Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. 375-5876.

“Crossing the Great Divide” Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina and N.C. Division of Public Health’s annual conference, May 20-21, Joseph S. Koury Convention Center, Greensboro. Keynote speakers: Dr. David Walsh, author of “Why Do They Act That Way?” and founder of the National Institute on Media and the Family, and Dr. Elizabeth Schroeder, executive director of Answer at Rutgers University. (919) 226-1880.

Therapeutic Foster Care information meeting, 6 p.m. May 21, Macedonia Family Resource Center, 401 Lake Ave., High Point. Free. Courtney Dabney, 800-632-1400, Ext. 353.

Singing Senior Ambassadors’ Spring Concert, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 21, St. John’s United Methodist Church, Greensboro. Free. Canned good donations benefit the Greensboro Urban Ministry. 375-2237.

Arts Evangelica presents Soli Deo Gloria, 7 p.m. May 22, High Point Theatre. www.artsevangelica.org or fkidd@triad.rr.com. 

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

■ 2:30-7 p.m. May 19, Congregational United Church, 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro.

■ 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20, General Casualty, 717 Green Valley Road, Greensboro.

■ 2-6:30 p.m. May 21, University Village, 1713 Walker Ave., Greensboro.

■ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22, Eastern Guilford High School, 415 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville.

■ 2-6:30 p.m. May 22, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro.

■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 23, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Road, Greensboro.

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 23, Gander Mountain, 2223 Vanstory St., Greensboro.

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 23, Steak-N-Shake Inc., 4409 Wendover Ave., Greensboro.

CLASSES

Piedmont Job Club, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays through June 11, Women’s Resource Center, 411 W. 5th St., Burlington. Drop-in club for men and women with workshops that start over every six weeks. Register. 227-6900.

Snakes are Beautiful, 7-8 p.m. May 20, Bur Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $2. 373-3802.

Parenting Children of Divorce, 7-9 p.m. May 21, 28, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $40. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 227.

Summer Stained Glass Creations, six week course, Kernersville Parks and Recreation. $105. RSVP by May 22. 996-3062.

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

Butterflies and Moths, 10-11 a.m. May 23, Bur-Mil Park. 373-3802.

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

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro and Kernersville. www.youngrembrandts.com/piedmont or 378-0487.

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

Workplace Wednesday, adult CPR and first aid training for small businesses, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. third Wednesday, Red Cross office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $55. 332-6927.

RECREATION

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.rr.com.

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

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 22: general business meeting. 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m. Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17, or bellison@wmsumc.org.

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

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

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

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

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

Disposal of old American flags. Free. Dispose of old, torn American flags in a flag disposal box at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro or City Hall on Main Street in Gibsonville. Proper disposal of the U.S. flag is ceremonial burning.

Free health screening clinic, 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.

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 Alumni Chapter, Livingstone College Alumni Association, 6:30 p.m. third Monday, Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, 631 E. Florida St., Greensboro. 273-0724.

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

Greensboro Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday,  Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro. May 18: Susan Webster, registrar and curator of Textiles at the Greensboro Historical Museum, presents “Quilts and Quilting.” 373-2043.

Greensboro Newcomers Club General Meeting, 10 a.m. May 21, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. 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.

Guilford Chapter #301, United Daughters of the Confederacy, 11:30 a.m. May 19, Greensboro Country Club, Greensboro. “Black Confederate Soldiers” with Earl Ijames from N.C. History Museum in Raleigh. Register. Michele Miller, 785-2952.

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. May 20: Quaker heritage. May 20: meet at Quaker Meeting House, City Lake Park. Tour Mendenhall Plantation and adjacent buildings. Optional “lunch out” after tour. 885-1859.

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

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

League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, noon meal, 12:15 p.m. speaker third Tuesday, Haywood Duke Room, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Meal optional. $8. Reservations required. 378-4457 or LWVPT@earthlink.net.

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.

Monday Night Poetry, 7 p.m. third Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 373-2471.

Newcomers Club of Burling­ton-Alamance County, 9:30 a.m. third Tuesday, First Baptist Church, 400 Broad St., Burlington.  449-5453.

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

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.

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

Society of Financial Service Professionals, monthly breakfast membership meeting, 7:30 a.m. third Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club. Register. 292-5088 or SFSPgreensboro@triad.rr.com.

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

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

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

Triad 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.

Triad Z Club, third Tuesday. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. www.triadzclub.com.

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

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

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

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

VETERANS

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

Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, www.nclegion. org. Bob Davis, 299-8281.

Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

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

“Summer Fun Series: For Women Seeking Balance in their Lives, “ Laura Hamilton presents May 19, Are You Trying to Be Superwoman? June 23, Balancing Your Personal and Professional Life. July 21,  Raising Your Self-Esteem to Match Your Potential. $30 per session. Lunch provided. Register. 882-4126.

Journey 2 Success Series, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20, 27, June 3, Womens Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Explore ways to create a life that feels good. Free. For women. Register. 275-6090.

Breaking Up and Moving On: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Divorced in N.C., 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 21, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Free. With attorney Jackie Stanley. Women 18 and older. Register. 275-6090.

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

Friday Professional 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.

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

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

YOUTHS

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