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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.

Hot Dog Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 100 N.C. 150 W. North Church Street and N.C. 150, Greensboro. $1.50. Dessert costs vary. 643-8835.

Krispy Kreme Kool Kreme Social, 2-5 p.m. July 12, 914 N. Main St., High Point. Twenty percent of the sales during the event benefit High Point Museum. Activities, prizes, etc. 883-3022.

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, 7:30 p.m. July 17 and What Matters Most, 10 a.m. July 18, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St., Greensboro. $10 per person, per event. With Jim Hollis, Jungian analyst and author. 275-6403.

Yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon July 18, Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Held by Guilford County master gardeners. 375-5876.

McLeansville Lions Club yard sale, 7 a.m. July 18, corner of Mt. Hope Church Road and Burlington Road. Old and used eyeglasses, hearing aids, Campbell soup labels and ink cartridges will be collected and recycled for those in need. Brooms, sausage biscuits and hot dogs for sale. Ray Stone, 697-1619.

SPECIAL EVENTS
“First Finds From the Field” Archaeology Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Road, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.

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

Vacation Bible School, Boomerang Express, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 12-16, Calvary Baptist Church, 5585 Burlington Road, McLeansville. Ages 3-adult. July 16: Family fun night, hot dogs, musical. 697-9634, Ext. 0.

Triad Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show, 1-4 p.m. July 12, N.C. A&T’s Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 Benbow Road, Greensboro. $7 at the door, register online and save $2 at www.the-triad.perfectweddingguide.com. 676-9631.

Camp Creation Vacation Bible School, 5:45-8:30 p.m. July 12-16, Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. 220 N., Summerfield. Ages 3 through fifth grade. Adult Bible Study for parents and guardians. Complimentary light supper. Register. www.communitylutheranchurch.org or 643-7667.

Vacation Bible School Kick-off and registration, 5 p.m. July 12, Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Road, High Point. Covered dish. 6 p.m. Steel Praisin steel drum concert. Vacation Bible School, 6:30-8 p.m. July 26-31. 454-2331.

Shalom Community Christian Church, welcomes recording artist Ben Tankard, 10 a.m. July 12, Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel, Bennett College. Bring three or more canned goods for Greensboro Urban Ministry. 272-4463 or www.shalomword.org.

Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30 p.m. July 12-17, Union Cross Baptist Church, 4350 High Point Road, Kernersville. Explore Rome with “Paul and the Underground Church.” 769-2862 or www.unioncrossbaptist.org.

High Point Trendsetters Chapter of Business Network International’s Kick-Off Luncheon, noon-2 p.m. July 14, High Point Realtors Association, 1830 Eastchester Drive, High Point. Learn how to increase business through qualified referrals. Myra Bruggman, 714-1593.

Tdap vaccinations, 4-6:30 p.m. July 14, OaKernersvilleiew Recreation Center, 503 James Road, High Point; 1-4 p.m. July 28, Pleasant Garden Town Hall, 4920 Alliance Church Road, Pleasant Garden and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 22, Health Departments (appointment required), 1100 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro and 501 E. Green Drive, High Point. For rising sixth-grade students. Bring copy of the child’s shot record. 845-7655 or 641-5563.

Greensboro Christian Women’s Connection, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 15, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Greensboro. “Problems Produce Precious Moments,” “Grilling Tips” and special music by Beverly Alt. $10. Free childcare. RSVP. 644-1877 or 299-5478.

Rock the Block, 3-9 p.m. July 17-18, 1912 Boulevard Street , Greensboro. Free. Local and regional urban Christian artists, comedians, outreach groups, children’s program. Two hundred pairs of shoes will be given to area children July 18. 292-7795, Ext. 304.

 Blood Drives
Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro: 2-6:30 p.m. Monday; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Through July 15: enter a drawing for one of three $1,000 gas cards, receive a Red Cross camp T-shirt and Dick’s Sporting Goods discount coupons. Opportunity to win one of 22 $100 gift cards from Dick’s Sporting Goods. (800) 448-3543.

Drives
■ 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 13-14, Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.
■ 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 15, Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.
■ 3-7:30 p.m. July 16, Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Make appointments. Walk-ins welcome. Jeff, 279-7159.
■ 2-6:30 p.m. July 16, Irving Park United Methodist Church, 1510 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro.
■ 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 18, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapman St., Greensboro. Sponsor: West Market Church Community.

CLASSES
From Passivity to Passion: Pursuing Your Dreams and Turning Them Into Reality, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 12, Unity in Greensboro, 1935 Opal Drive, Greensboro. All audiences. With author John Lee. Free. Love offering accepted. 566-1702.

Alzheimer’s Disease—An Update: Moving Forward, 7 p.m. July 14, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. With Dr. Jerry Plovsky, internist and geriatric psychiatrist. 852-4829, Ext. 225.

Make an Easy Fruit Jam, 10 a.m.-noon July 18, Crawford’s Creations, 3315 N. Main St., High Point. $35. Register. 882-0411.

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.

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
USS William V. Pratt (DLG-13/DDG-44), Aug. 5-9, Founder’s Inn, Virginia Beach, Va. 309-289-8750 or hallr44@yahoo.com.

Patrol Gunboat Association (Asheville and Tacoma Class PG’s, Tenders and Staffs), Aug. 12-16, Founder’s Inn, Virginia Beach, Va. 757-479-2261 or macs@visi.net.

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 Missouri (BB-63), Sept. 2-8, Norfolk, Va. Bill Morton, (803) 469-3579 or Mo63@ftc-i.net; (203) 281-4693 or mobb63ct@aol.com.

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 Long Beach CGN-9 Association, Inc., Sept. 14-20, Holiday Inn Airport, 4550 S. Palo Verde, Tucson, Ariz. Register by Aug. 12, ask for the USS Long Beach reunion date. (520) 746-1161; Don Shade, 299 Kiantone Road, Lot 92, Jamestown, N.Y. 14701-9370; lbcgn9@aol.com.

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.

USS Canberra (CA-70/CAG-2, 1943-1970), Oct. 7-11, Holiday Inn, BWI Airport, Baltimore, Md. 740-423-8976 or crewservices@usscanberra.com.

USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22), Oct. 14-18, Quality Inn, Rapid City, SD. 630-529-9875 or tluigi@msn.com.

Other
Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, Inc., 7 p.m. Aug. 7-9, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham. Complimentary Alumni-Community reception, 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Reunion Banquet and Celebration, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, $40, business attire. Farewell Breakfast Celebration and Worship service,  8 a.m. Aug. 9, $20. RSVP. Make checks to LHSNAA, Inc. Mail to: LHSNAA, Inc., P.O. Box 81, Durham, NC 27702. 919-471-1675.

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.

Ben L. Smith High School, class of 1979, Oct. 24. Ellen Styers, 299-0520 or Tom Alexander, 852-0128.

Dudley High, class of 1964, Aug. 7-9. Robert Rambert, 337-2497 or Odessa Long, 272-2061.

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.

High Point Central, class of 1960, reunion 2010. Ellis Baker, ebaker@northstate.net.

Page High, class of 1972. Planning stages. Send email if you wish to come with current address, e-mail and telephone number and month you can attend. Also state if you know of a class member who has died. Robin Moore Stiles, pageclassof72@gmail.com or Sandy Cardonick Lavender, s.lavender@charter.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.rr.com.

Page High, class of 1999, Oct. 10. http://pageclassof1999.webs.com and/or email page classof1999@gmail.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
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
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@Rotary7690.org.

Gate City Civitan, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring.com.

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

Gate City Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Capt. Bill’s Seafood and Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St. 299-3763.

Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. July 17: Dr. Mo Greene, superintendent, Guilford County Schools. chwinfree@aol.com.

Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday, 401 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. July 16: Lynn Unsworth, Triad manager for Capital Associated Industries. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northeast Guilford Civitan Club, 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.

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

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

Pilot Club of Greensboro, 6 p.m. second Tuesday, Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, Greensboro. Dainese Keever, 294-7936.

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

Sierra Club, Piedmont Plateau Group, 7:30-9 p.m. second Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Guests welcome. 282-6553.

Southeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday. Ruth, 685-4609.

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

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

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

SPECIAL INTEREST
Al-Anon/Alateen, 12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. 332-0090 or www.greensboroalanon.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous, fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety. No fees. Locations and times: 854-4278 day or night. www.aagreensboronc.com.

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

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candy Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or 472-6636 or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum@triad.rr.com or 656-0041.

Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Omicron chapter, 6 p.m. second Monday, Greensboro Woman’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 288-9308.

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, gGreensborooaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chi Eta Phi, Sigma Chi chapter, 7 p.m. second Monday, Holmes Grove United Methodist Church, 1100 Alamance Road, Greensboro. 274-0320.

Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919.

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.

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

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

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

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

Free health screening clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 1102 E. Market St., Greensboro. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis. Free breast exams, 9 a.m.-noon second Friday, call for appointment. 274-1507.

Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 292-6850.

Gamma Gamma Chi, Gamma chapter, first Islamic-based sorority, seeking new members. Robyn Abdusamad, 202-2770 or rabdusamad@gammagammachi.org.

Golden Jewels of Hayes-Taylor YMCA, 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Webb Room, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. 272-2131, Ext. 15.

Golden Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem. Rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville. 996-3152 or www.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 Chapter of the North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, second Tuesday, Piedmont Orthopedics, 300 W. Northwood St., Greensboro. 832-8140.

Greensboro Landlord Association, second Tuesday, Group US Insurance, 7-C Terrace Way, Greensboro. Dues: $50-$100 per year. Mark Austin, 274-7653. www.greensborolandlord.com.

Greensboro Tarheel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Local Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society. Walk-ins welcome. 674-2455 or www.greensborobarbershop.com.

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

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

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

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

High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets Sept.-May. Nancy Schrull, 869-5148.

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

Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro. Free. 379-1000.

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

Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Six months. Formed by Swinging Stars Square Dance club. Mike Summers, 621-0215.

Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Literary discussion group. $15 for 10 meetings. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Nathanael Greene Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitors Center, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro. 282-4032.

N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John’s UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Yearly dues, $25. Seeking new members. Joy Ellison, 854-6082 or gsojoync1@aol.com.

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

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

Piedmont Triad Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, Dave Britten, dbritten@triad.rr.com.

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

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

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

Preceptor Alpha Mu chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, second and fourth Monday September-May. Accepting new members. Janice Van Steen, 292-8036.

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

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

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

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

ToastMasters Speaking Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, fourth floor training room, Asheville Building, 1500 Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. Free to visitors. 547-4000, Ext. 2035.

Triad American Singles Golf, 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting, second Monday, Out West Steakhouse, 1185 N.C. 66 S., Kernersville. www.triad.singlesgolf.com or Steve Motsinger, 785-1409.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Gibsonville W.D. Hammer Post 2972-Veterans of Foreign War, seeks new members. All military members, active, retired, reserves and national guard, who have served in combat theaters are eligible. Spouses eligible to join the auxiliary. Ernest White, 446-0565, or Buzz Grigg, 449-7095.

Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. social hour and meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2780 Horsepen Creek Road, Greensboro. Danny Bracken, Commandant, 399-1017.

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

WOMEN
“Summer Fun Series: For Women Seeking Balance in their Lives,” July 21, Raising Your Self-Esteem to Match Your Potential. $30 per session. Lunch provided. Register. 882-4126.

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

Bessemer Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Monday, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1810 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 275-2291.

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. Wendy, momsclubcentral@yahoo.com.

Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in Eastern and Northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children, such as play groups and park outings, as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

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

Women of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through hardships. Traci Marshall, tmarshall16@triad.rr.com or 986-6121.

YOUTHS
“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.

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.

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.