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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 Sept. 25-26 consignment sale, Mount Pisgah Weekday School, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. 288-3335 or justfor kids@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.

Turkey Shoot, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 18-Dec. 12, Woodmen of the World, Lodge #26, 5014 Wainwright Road, McLeansville. Supports lodge service community projects. 294-1976 or 698-0416.

Sidewalk Sale fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13, The Fresh Market, 3712 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro; 1560 Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro or 3285 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem. Hot dogs and root beer floats. 768-1027.

Jessica Cole Foundation Second Annual foundation dinner, 6 p.m. Sept. 17, The Empire Room, Greensboro. Foundation helps and supports terminally ill children and their families. Elaine Daniels, 288-5315.

Southeast Volunteer Fire Department annual community meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, 6012 Liberty Road, Climax. 674-0920.

Consignment sale, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18 and 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 19 (half price), Kernersville Wesleyan Preschool, 930 N. Main St., Kernersville. 992-3000 or www.kernersvillewesleyan.net/preschool.aspx. 

Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 19, Fire District 28, 6619 N.C. 61 N., Gibsonville. $7. Eat in or take out. Entertainment, 5- 7 p.m. 449-4933.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. Sept. 19, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7, $3 children ages 6-12, free children 5 and younger. Benefits building fund. 431-9507.

Yard sale, 7-10 a.m. Sept. 19, 3005 Redford Drive, Greensboro. Proceeds benefit Mental Health Association in Greensboro. 373-1402.

Festival at the Mount 2009, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 19, 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Benefit for Urban Ministry & Partnership Village. Bluegrass music, crafts. $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. 707-2507 or www.festivalatthemount.org.

Ragsdale YMCA yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 19, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. Proceeds go to the “We Build People” Campaign. 454-1138.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club annual open house and dessert soiree, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 13, Weir Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Stephanie Kiss, 870-0080, greensborojuniors@yahoo.com.

37th Annual Carolina Cup Bicycle Races, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, Country Park, 3902 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro. Free to spectators. www.carolinacup.com. 373-3648.

Warnersville Center celebrates 50th Anniversary, 3 p.m. Sept. 13, 601 Doak St., Greensboro. 373-5871.

Preservation Greensboro presents second annual Bluegrass at Blandwood series, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 13, Blandwood Mansion front lawn, 447 W. Washington St., Greensboro. $10, children 12 and younger, free. Rain cancels. Sept. 13: Steel Magnolia/Polecat Creek. 272-5003.

Greensboro Women’s Connection, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Greensboro. Speaker: Shirley Ludwig, “Life in the Fast Lane.” $10. Free childcare available. 644-1877 or 299-5478.

Veteran’s Appreciation Day, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 16, Guilford Medical Supply, 404 E. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Elderlaw Firm presentation on veteran’s benefits, 1 and 2 p.m. Complimentary Lunch, 10 percent discount on medical supplies. Register. 574-1489.

Second Annual Career Fair: Career Development Workshops & Reception, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 17, ASHTAÉ World Headquarters, 1325 S. Eugene St., Greensboro. www.triadnbmbaa.org.

Educators Night, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17, Greensboro Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Free to adult educators only, pre-K-12, any county. tcooke@natsci.org.

Men Get Cancer Too, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. Free. Register. Followed by prostate cancer screening clinic, 1-4 p.m. Keesha, 886-2437.

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.

GLC Café Community Out-Reach Event, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 19, Grace Lutheran Church, 1315 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Free. 587-2691.

Sixth Annual Women of Promise Conference, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, The House of Refuge Worship Center, 5104 Dunstan Road, Greensboro. With Pastor Jessie Smith and Gwen Harrelson. Free, offering received. Light refreshments. 621-3447.

Preservation Greensboro presents second annual Bluegrass at Blandwood series, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 20, Blandwood Mansion front lawn, 447 W. Washington St., Greensboro. $10, children 12 and younger, free. Rain cancels. Nutbush Ramblers/The Carter Brothers. 272-5003.

“One Hundred Chances to Checkmate,” 2-5:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Bryan YMCA, Greensboro. Simultaneous chess exhibition. Advance registration is recommended, but can register between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the event. Free. Ages 6-21. 335-5456.

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. Volunteer orientation, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ 2:30-7 p.m. Sept. 14, Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro.
■ 2-7 p.m. Sept. 14, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro.
■ 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 15, UNCG, Stirling Street, Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 16, N.C. A&T, Dudley Building, Greensboro.
■ 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 18, St. Pius X Catholic School at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro.
■ 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 19, West Market Church Community, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2105 W. Market St., Greensboro.

CLASSES

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

Front Porch Conversations: Socio Economic Issues: Healthcare Reform, noon Sept. 17, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Come for clarity, not for arguing. 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Medicare and Social Security Presentation, 10 a.m. Sept. 17, Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 N.C. 61 N., Gibonsville. Light lunch will follow. 449-7421.

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.

Dave Ramsey Simulcast, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 19, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. $22.50 includes workbook. Order by Sept. 13. 288-3321.

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.

Learn to Decorate, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, 26, Crawford’s Creations, 3315 N. Main St., High Point. $100. Register. 882-0411.

Natural Hair Care Workshop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19-20, Escofhari Holistic House, 6108 Gateway Drive, Gibsonville. Sponsored by Escofhari-Worldco International and The African Holistic Society. 697-9499 or info@escofhari.com.

Business Leadership Series: Understanding Yourself and Others, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $30. Lunch provided. Register. 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcaHighPoint.com.

“Lunch and Learn” seminar, noon-1:30 Sept. 23, Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St., Greensboro. Focuses on the graying of America and how this trend will affect many individuals and their families in the future. RSVP by Sept. 18. Light lunch provided. Nancy Calkins, 854-8413, Ext. 107.

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. healingtouchgHigh Point@yahoo.com or 848-9172.

RECREATION

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

NIA dance/exercise free demonstration, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Combination of martial arts, yoga and dance arts. 387-963.1

Women’s 5K Running School, orientation and evaluation, 6 p.m. Sept. 15, Spencer Love Tennis Center Parking Lot, 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro. All levels welcome, good for beginners. School meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays and culminates with the Greensboro Gobbler 5K, Nov. 26. Through Janes on the Run. $115, non-members; $103.50, Janes Network members. janesontherun@triad.rr.com.

Women’s 5K Pace Running School, first class 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Spencer Love Tennis Center Parking Lot, 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro. Meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Maximize your personal pace with running drills and a variety of pace workouts, such as tempo runs, cruise intervals, and hill work. 2-3 mile running base is required. Through Janes on the Run. $115, non-members; $103.50, Janes Network members. janesontherun@triad.rr.com.

NIA six-week session begins, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Combination of martial arts, yoga and dance arts. $55 members, $65 nonmembers. 387-9631.

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.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.

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
Family

8th Annual York-Woodell family reunion, 1 p.m. Sept. 20, Patterson Grove Church Fellowship Building, 1921 Patterson Grove Church Road, Ramseur. 282-2585.

56th Brown Reunion, noon Sept. 20, Apples Chapel Christian Church, N.C. 61 North, Gibsonville. Nancy Daniel, 883-8329.

Military

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.

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.

Greensboro Senior 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.

Northeast High, class of 1979, November. Tracy, moser11@bellsouth.net or Sandy, 656-7278.

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.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 e-mail page classof1999@gmail.com.

Ragsdale, class of 1966, Sept. 25-27. Planning stages. Register. 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.

Ragsdale High, class of 1979, Oct. 17, Mark Fricke, 708-1492 or mfricke2@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 order and self-addressed envelope to: Courtney Pridgen, Class of 1999 Reunion, P.O. Box 666, Carolina Beach, NC 28428.

Southern Guilford High, class of 1989, 8 p.m. Oct. 10, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. $40 per person. www.southernguilfordclassof1989.com.

Western Guilford High, class of 1979, Oct. 9-10. Looking for classmates. www.wghs79.com.

SENIORS

Senior Exercise Class, 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, began Sept. 2, Greensboro Jewish Federation Building, 5509C W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Sitting and standing routines with some gentle yoga. Blood pressure screening available. $30 a month or $5 drop-in fee. First class free. 852-4829, Ext. 222.

Senior Health Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 15, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Health screenings and health information. 373-2169.

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.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Tuesday, Pleasant Garden United Methodist Church, 4834 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Bruce Fletcher, 373-4816.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Thursday, Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Agnes Dixon, 643-6523.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

Carolina Council Pioneers Executive Committee Annual Picnic, Sept. 19, Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale. Bring donation of school supplies. Be prepared to work, painting, bridge building, etc.

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@Rotary7690.org.

Gate City Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Jonathan Smith, 272-9488.

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. 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. Sept. 17: Alan Atwell, Cass Jewelers sales manager. 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.

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

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.

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.

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. September meeting TBA. Candice Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or 472-6636 or Nikki Neuman, alphachialum@triad.rr.com or 656-0041.

Alpha Chi Omega, Alumnae Chapter Theta Rho Theta,  6 p.m. Sept. 24 at Logan’s off Wendover Avenue, Greensboro. All alumnae are welcome. To make reservation, receive information on items for donation to Freedom House, contact Candy Tickle, 472-6636, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041, alphachialum@triad.rr.com.

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

APICS, monthly meetings, occasional seminars and educational classes. It’s the Association for Operations Management and stands for “Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success.” For anyone in supply chain/logistics careers or interests.

APICS Professional Development Meeting, 5:30 p.m. registration/social, 7 p.m. speaker, Sept. 15, Volvo Corp Communications Center, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. Sept. 15: “Successfully Implementing Sales & Operations Planning.” $25 members, $35 nonmembers/late sign-up, $15 students. www.triadapics.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.

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

Creativity Circle, 10:30-11:30 a.m.  Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, Greensboro. Through The Sanctuary. Creative folks gather to discuss the creative process and the struggles and successes they have found. Open to all who seek to live more creative lives. Elaine Hatch, 621-1514.

Debtors Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly St., Greensboro. Doors lock at 6:10 p.m. 917-0901 or www.debtorsanonymous.org.

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.  ww.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

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 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 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.

GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17, Jamestown United Methodist Church. For people grieving the death of a loved one. Register. 454-2717.

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

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. $10. Meal reservations required. Sept.-May.  643-2131 or tkwhitacre@triad.rr.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, 8- 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. Chip Bristol, 275-3295.

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

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

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, West Market Street Church, Greensboro. Job searching support group. 757-1099.

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

Society of Financial Service Professionals, monthly breakfast membership meeting, 7:30 a.m. third Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club. Register. Sept. 15: Terry Stanaland, “The Importance of Separating Family Wealth from the Family Business.” 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.

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. Mack Arrington, 856-1600; Lorri Wall, 471-7467 or triadtm.org.

Triad Z Club, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Logan’s Roadhouse. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. www.triadzclub.com.

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Guilford Chapter #301, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, Heritage Greens, 801 Meadowood St., Greensboro. Sept. 15: Carol Hefley-Hicks. 817-5351.

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@bellsouth.net.

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. Honorably discharged Marines and Fleet Marine Force corpsmen eligible. Mark Grimley, 524-0426, or Bob Petka, 446-0144.

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

Greensboro Council of Catholic Women luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-noon social, noon lunch, Sept. 23, Cardinal Country Club, 5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro. Speaker: Colleen Assal, director of Outreach at Saint Paul the Apostle Church. Mail reservation prior to Sept. 16. Send $29 check payable to GCCW to Ellen Roethling, 3608 Birchwood Lane, Greensboro, NC 27410. Includes $19 for the luncheon and $10 for the 2009-2010 membership dues. Anne Crooks, 855-1402 or Grannyamc@triad.rr.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. Sept. 25: Fall Business Showcase, 8-9:30 a.m. Free event highlights women owned and operated businesses in the Triad and provide networking opportunities. Men welcome. 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, and activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Organization focusing 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.

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.

YOUTHS

Youth Fencing, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 5, Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. Boys and girls, ages 14-18. $80 per student. Register. 373-2929.

Greensboro Youth Council orientation 6 p.m., meeting 6:30-7:45 p.m. Sept. 17, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

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.