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FUNDRAISERS
Ongoing
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.

Accepting consignors for adult consignment and household goods sale, Aug. 28-29, Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. 643-5126.

Accepting consignors for Sept. 11-12 consignment sale, Mt. Pleasant Child Development Center, 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro. MtPleasantKidz@yahoo.com or 697-2452.

Accepting consignors for Sept. 11-12 consignment sale, First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro. Tara, consignatfirstpres@yahoo.com or Monice, moed321@triad.rr.com.

Accepting consignors for Sept. 25-26 consignment sale, Mt. Pisgah Weekday School, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. 288-3335 or justforkids@mtpisgahgreensboro.org.

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

YWCA of High Point’s semi-annual Career Closet sale (half price), through August, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Benefits Women’s Resource Center. 882-4126.

Eat and benefit Mobile Meals, third Mondays through 2009, Golden Corral restaurants, 2419 Lawndale Drive and 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro and 1080 Mall Loop Road, High Point. Golden Corral will donate 10 percent of the meal cost to Mobile Meals. Diners should mention Mobile Meals to their cashier as they check out.

Men Can Cook!, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Benefits The Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. Aug. 15, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7, adults; $3 children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Proceeds go to the Building Fund. 431-9507.

Super Salad Supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Fairfield United Methodist Church, 1505 N.C. 62 W., High Point. Features all kinds of salads and dessert. Gospel singing. Proceeds benefit Kate Thornton, a 4-year-old girl battling leukemia. Donations accepted. 431-5743.

21st annual Hospice Taste of the Town, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18, Showplace, downtown High Point. Entry tickets, $5; free children 6 and younger. Food “taste” tickets, $1 each with food samples ranging from one to four tickets depending on the item. www.hospicetaste.com or tasteofthetown@hospice-careconnection.org. Also, 889-8446.

High Point YWCA Local Band Jam 5K and 10K Race, 6 p.m. Aug. 22, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Registration begins at 5 p.m. $5 for kids bands younger than 16, $10 for adults and $25 for run entry. Honor and memory markers, $10. 882-4126.

Barbecue Chicken dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Buena Vista Lodge No. 21, 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. $7, $3.50 children 10 and younger. Benefits Greensboro Salvation Army. 643-3106.

Mothers of Multiples Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 28, 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 29 (half price), Starmount Presbyterian Church, 3501 West Market St., Greensboro. www.gmom.org.

Greensboro Beautiful Annual Meeting and Awards Reception, 6 p.m. Aug. 27, Revolution Mill Center. $25. Reservations due by Aug. 20. 574-3547.

Adult Clothing and Household Goods Consignment Sale, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 28 and 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 29 (half price), Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. 643-5126.

Girls’ Night Out Charity event, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 31, The Melting Pot, 2924 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Ten percent of net profits go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Make reservations. 545-6233.

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, Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, Barber Park, 1500 Dan’s Road, Greensboro. 297-5019 or 574-4035.

N.C. Steppers Association “We Are One” Steppers & Friends Anniversary Weekend, Aug. 9, Clarion Hotel, 415 Swing Road, Greensboro. Register. 499-2042.

Carolina Weddings Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro. www.33bride.com.

Vacation Bible School, 4-7 p.m. kickoff party Aug. 8, school, 6:20-8:45 p.m. Aug. 9-12, Northside Baptist Church, 1100 E. Cornwallis St., Greensboro. “The Boomerang Express: Where It All Comes Back to Jesus.” Ages 2 to adults. 275-9588.

Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School, 6:45-9 p.m. Aug. 9-14, Brown Wesleyan Church, 4355 High Rock Road, Gibsonville. Register. 656-7206.

Adult Vacation Bible School, “How We Got Our Bible,” 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10-12, St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 2300 Old Chapman St., Greensboro. With Greensboro College assistant professor Jennifer Bird. Register. Child care available. 292-2442.

Daphne’s Fragrance Garden Dedication, 10 a.m. Aug. 14, John Robert Kernodle Senior Activities Center, 1535 Mebane St., Burlington. A previous seeing-eye dog for Burlington resident Pat Yarborough, Daphne educated more then seven thousand school children, saved many lives, and was the best guide dog ever. 222-5135.

Kickoff to Kindergarten, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 15, Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Helps prepare children and their families for kindergarten. 574-2898 or www.gcmusueum.com.

Burlington Biker “Back 2 School Giveaway,” 1-6 p.m. Aug. 16, Sertoma Shelter, Burlington. Free. All ages. School supplies, fun, games, food, music. 222-5138.

Greensboro Christian Women’s Connection, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 19, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Greensboro. Brunch. Linda Ring, “Everyone’s Life Could Be a Movie!” $10. Free childcare  available. Make reservations. 644-1877 or 299-5478 or e-mail: GCWCSRP@triad.rr.com. for reservations.

Back to School Extravaganza, 8:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 22, Bethel AME Church, 200 Regan St., Greensboro. Half-day workshop for students and parents. School supplies distributed. Free. Through Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro, Inc. 230-2138.

TDAP Vaccinations, 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.

Rabies vaccinations, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 5, Fire District #28, Station, 6619 N.C. 61 N., Gibsonville. $5. Will protect pet for a year. Microchipping, $15. 641-7777.

Community Appreciation Supper, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 11, McLeansville Lions Club, 1124 Mount Hope Church Road. Thank you to those who attend and support Lions Club events. Free. Pintos, slaw, hush puppies, drinks. www.mcleansville.org or lionsclub@mcleansville.org.

Open House and registration for The Black & Hispanic Achievers of Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA,  11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Program educates and exposes youth, grades nine through 12 to various career fields to further their education. Myrna Wigley, 272-2131.

Fourth Community Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Sept. 12, McLeansville Lions Club, 1124 Mount Hope Church Road. Collecting old and used eyeglasses, hearing aids, Campbell soup labels and ink cartridges. Brooms and sausage biscuits for sale. Ray Stone, 697-1619.

Greensboro Beautiful’s annual Big Sweep Waterway Pickup, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 19. Part of the 2009 North Carolina Big Sweep. Gerry Alfano, 574-3547 or gerry.alfano@greensboro-nc.gov.

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. Donate through Sept. 30 and enter to win one of three $1,000 gas gift cards. Donors of all blood types are welcome, but there is an urgent need for type O negative, B negative and A negative blood donors. (800) 448-3543.

Drives
■ 1:30-6 p.m. Aug. 10, First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 10, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 11, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 12, Carolina Theater, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro.
■ 2-6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Flow Volkswagen, 4100 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro.
■ 12:30-5 p.m. Aug. 14, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Road, Greensboro.
■ 2-6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, VIP Donors Centenary UMC, 2300 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Greensboro Board of Realtors, 23 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro.
■ 1:30-6 p.m. Aug. 19, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro.
■ 4-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Lebanon Baptist Church, 4635 Hicone Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 19, Guilford Baptist Church, 5904 W. Market St., Greensboro.
■ 2-6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Steak-n-Shake Inc., 440 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 24, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Nationwide Insurance, 1801 Stanley Road, Suite 120, Greensboro.
■ 3-7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield.

CLASSES
safeTALK Training with The Mental Health Association of Greensboro, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 11, The Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. $15. Suicide intervention training. Register. 275-6090.

YWCA Baby Basics Seminar, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 14, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave. High Point. Free. Various topics for mothers. Register. dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Balancing Emotions through Nutrition and Self-Care, with Diane Gross, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 22, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpointacupuncture.com.

Hunter Education Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 23, Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. Ages 12 and older. Free. Receive Hunter’s Safety Certification and badge after passing a written exam. Register. 623-8435.

Male Involvement & Teen Parent Networks Training, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Guilford Child Development, 1200 Arlington St., Greensboro. $40 by Aug. 21, $50 Sept. 4. Lunch included. Through Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of NC. www.appcnc.org or 919-226-1880, Ext. 106.

Chinese Medicine and Infertility, with Kim LeBrun, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 18, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpointacupuncture.com.

Memory Enhancement with Diane Gross, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 19, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpoint acupuncture.com.

The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interests. 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.

Healing Touch Clinic, appointments 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, West Market Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro. Love offering. healingtouchgHighPoint@yahoo.com or 848-9172.

RECREATION
Paddle Days of August, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. Free kayak demonstrations, canoe and kayak fishing techniques, kayak rescue skills, a Lake Higgins Eco-Tour and more. Major manufacturers and retailers onsite. 373-3741.

Wednesday Night Group Paddle, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and Sept. 2, Lake Brandt Watershed Park, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. Private kayak, $5 per person; single kayak rental, $10 per person; tandem kayak rental, $15 per person. 16 and older. 373-3741.

Catfish Night Bank Fishing Tournament, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aug. 22, Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marina. All ages. Adult must accompany those 15 and younger. Register. $12 or $20 day of event. 449-2078.

Bridge lessons, Lewis Recreational Center, Greensboro. Eight week session on play of the hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 9. Eight week session in bidding, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, starting Sept. 14. $100 per course. Mary Leger, 327-6357. 

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, 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.

Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Gate City Horizons Big Band, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. www.piedmonthikingand outingclub.org.

Shag Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m. beginner and 8-9 p.m. intermediate/advanced, Thursdays, Greensboro Grange. $45 per person for four weeks of classes. 989-0156 or 312-3214.

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.

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 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.

Schools
Bartlett Yancey Senior High, class of 1990, 2010. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

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

Dudley High, class of 1979. dudleyclassof79@yahoo.com or Linda Johnson, 545-0970.

Florence School, for anyone who attended Florence School since 1926, Aug. 21: Florence School, Aug. 22: Airport Marriott, Aug. 23, High Point City Lake Shelter 2. Dues, $50. Norris Hutton, 509-9673 or jameshutton@ clearwire.net.

Greensboro Serior High (now Grimsley), class of 1950, June 11-12, 2010. Bill Wrenn, 282-1336 or wwrenn1@triad.rr.com. Class Web page, http://classcreator.com/Greensboro-nc-1950

Grimsley High, class of 1969, Nov. 21. Patty Bridges Soto, (919) 923-2283, mbs7883@earthlink.net.

Grimsley High, class of 1979, Oct. 10. Beth Depopas, bdepopas@triad.rr.com, www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1979/

Grimsley High, class of 1984, Oct. 9-10, David Sawyer, david_sawyer@att.net, www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1984/

Grimsley High, class of 1989, Oct. 9-10, Andy Leung, andy@teamleung.com, www.grimsley89.com

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

Page High, class of 1969, Oct. 9-11. www.pagealumniand friends.org/1969.aspx or biggpagenc@yahoo.com.

Page High, class of 1972. Planning stages. Send e-mail 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 e-mail pageclassof1999@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.

Smith High, class of 1969, reunion information: www.benlsmith69.com.

Southeast Guilford High, class of 1999, Homecoming football game, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, whole family welcome; dinner and dancing, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Forest Oaks Country Club. $40 per person; $75 per couple. RSVP by Sept. 16 to court_frog@yahoo. com. Send money orders and self-addressed envelope to: Courtney Pridgen, Class of 1999 Reunion, P.O. Box 666, Carolina Beach NC 28428.

SENIORS
Citywide Seniors Bowling League (Organizational Meeting and League Play), 2 p.m. Aug. 19, Triad Lanes, 21 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. League fee to be determined. Season play begins Aug. 26. Ages 55 and older. 375-2237.

Singing Senior Ambassadors Choral Group Rehearsals, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Free. Cindy Hipp, 375-2237.

Adventures in Learning, for ages 60 and older or retired, taught by experts, retired professors and peers. A program of Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro. Series held three times a year for six consecutive Thursdays. Fall session begins Oct. 1. 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.

Old-Timers Glenwood Breakfast, 8 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. People who grew up in Glenwood during the ’30s-’50s. Charles O’Brien, 664-9222.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Lunch and speaker. All current federal employees as well as retired federal employees and their spouses welcome. 273-8861.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL
Carolina Council Pioneers Executive Committee Annual Picnic, Sept. 19, Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale. Bring donation of school supplies.

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

Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Bill’s Pizza Pub, 2607 High Point Road, Greensboro. Bill Hofer, 621-4750.

Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary 7690.org.

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

Gibsonville Lions Club, first and third Tuesdays, 716 Steele St., Gibsonville. Food served third Tuesday. 380-1053.

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. Aug. 14: Dick Stuart, UNCG. Aug. 21: Danny Thompson, candidate at large, city council. Aug. 27: 6:30 p.m. Club Picnic, Bur-Mil Club. Aug 28: no meeting. chwinfree@aol.com.

Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6:30 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 30: Kevin W. von der Lippe, private investigator. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

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

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.

High Point Jaycees, www.myspace.com/High Pointjaycees.

Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Jo Anne Lovette, 315-3955.

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.

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Bill’s Pizza, N.C. 68 N., Oak Ridge. Annette Joyce, 382-8629.

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

Piedmont Triad Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals, noon buffet, 12:30-1 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Magnolia Manor, Greensboro. kerseye@leaders.ccl.org or 286-4582.

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

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

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

Whitsett Ruritan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Whitsett Town Hall. Terry Call, 449-1362 or 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. September meeting TBA. Candice 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. Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.

APICS, monthly meetings, the occasional seminar and offer educational classes. It’s the Association for Operations Management and stands for “Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success.” For anyone in the Supply Chain/Logistics careers or interests.

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

Burlington Toastmasters Club No. 1835, 7:30 p.m. Mondays except major holiday weeks, Glen Hope Baptist Church, 911 North Ave., Burlington. Catherine McCormick, 693-9727, cathmccormick@yahoo.com, or www.burlingtontoastmasters. org.

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.

Charity League of Greensboro, noon fourth Tuesday, Cardinal Country Club, Greensboro. Sept.-May. Anita Spainhour, 288-7224.

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

Community outreach on how to obtain a power of attorney, health care power of attorney, mental health care power of attorney and living will, 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 29, Dec. 29, Kindred Hospital Greensboro, 2401 Southside Blvd., Greensboro. Renee Dow, 271-2800, Ext. 4343.

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

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

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.

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

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Optional buffet lunch. Guests welcome. No July meeting. Carla Harper, 643-5764.

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

Greensboro Amateur Radio Association, 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:15 p.m. meeting, fourth Monday, Golden Corral, Wendover Avenue, Greensboro. For anyone interested in amateur radio and related subjects. www.w4gso.org.

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

Greensboro Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday, Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro. 373-2043.

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.

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 Battle chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Sept.-May. Regent Etta Reid, 643-0096 or etreid@aol.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.

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.

Historic College Hill Neighbors’ Asso­ci­a­tion, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday in private homes. 370-4034 or neighbors@historic.college.hill.freeservers.com.

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.

Italian-American Social Club, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 282-5363

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

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.

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. Sept.-May. 587-8027 or LWVPT@ earthlink.net.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina volunteer meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 1, Nov. 3, 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 Accountability Group, 6-8 p.m. fourth Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Simon Whittaker, 455-2775.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Piedmont Triad Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Magnolia Manor. Lunch, $20. RSVP by Aug. 11. Aug. 13: Bill Bondurant, FLS Energy, presents “Solar Energy Systems: Integration in Commercial and Industrial Applications.” 767-6730 or cnisbet@ sciworks.org.

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.

Rachel Caldwell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Betty Nichols, 282-4355.

Road To ReEmployment, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. 834-8652.

Senior Democrats of Guilford County, 10 a.m. fourth Saturday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

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.

Scrapbooking, 6:30-9:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Debbie, 420-5562.

SPCA of the Triad, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 375-3222.

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

Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930. Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Fraternity House, 2264 U.S. 29 North, P.O. Box 20381, Greensboro, NC 27420. Sean Young, seandby@hotmail. com.

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 Apple Core Macintosh User Group, 10 a.m. last Saturday, location varies. New members welcome. 334-4822, Ext. 3014.

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 Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. 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. Mack Arrington, 856-1600; Lorri Wall, 471-7467 or triadtm.org.

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

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

Wildlife Care, 7 p.m. second Thursday, New Garden Friends Meeting House, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro. 697-4006.

Woodmere Park Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Peeler Recreation Center, 1300 Sykes Ave., Greensboro. 274-5355.

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

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.

Marine Corps League #1209, Lance Corporal Alan D. Lam Detachment, 6:30 p.m. third Monday, Integrity Community Church, 2420 Corporation Parkway No. H, Burlington. Fellow Marines and Corpsmen invited. 524-0426 or www.marinecorps league1209.org.

Marine Corps League, L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment 1209. 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 Horse Pen 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
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.

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.

Greensboro Women’s AGLOW Community Lighthouse Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Park Lane Hotel, 3005 High Point Road, fourth floor, Dogwood Room, Greensboro. Gwen Harrelson, 621-3447.

Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. 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.

P3 Power Boost — An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Woman’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Topic: The Power of Passion, Purpose and Vision. $30, $20 for first-time guests. P3 LifeLine members, $15. Lisa Thomas, 988-2383 or Lisa@TheP3Group.com.

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.

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

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.

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@ywcaHigh Point.com.

Women Over-40 Meeting And Networking, 5:30 p.m. first Monday, Mahi’s Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner/program: $20. Call 254-5889 for reservations by Wednesday before Monday meetings.

Working Women’s Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Alamance Country Club, 2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington. Lunch for members, $25; nonmembers, $28. Prepaid reservations must be made the Friday before the meeting. 227-6900 or www.wrcac.org.

YOUTHS
Open House and registration for The Black & Hispanic Achievers of Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA,  11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Program educates and exposes youth, grades nine through 12 to various career fields to further their education. Myrna Wigley, 272-2131.

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.

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.