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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.

Clothes pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and second and fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, New Millenium Christian Center, 424 Fisher Park Circle, Greensboro. Community Network Ministry. Free clothing upon referral. Call the church office, 510-0440.

Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive, Sept. 27-Oct. 18, Gospel Baptist Church, 5945 N Church St., Greensboro. Church has drop off boxes for new shoes and new socks under their three entrance shelters. Matt Smith, 644-1932.

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.

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.

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

East Greensboro Rotary Club’s The Third Annual “A Taste of Soul” fundraiser, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Galleria Event Center at ASHTAE, 1325 S. Eugene St., Greensboro. $20, $10 for children younger than 12. Marvette, 339-4247.

JOURNEYS Mentor Information meeting, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 22 or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 603 Dolley Madison, Suite 204, Greensboro. Mentor a teen in foster care. Through Foster Friends of North Carolina. 834-9919.

Charity art auction, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 25, 3900 W. Market St., Greensboro. More than 60 original oil paintings and limited-edition canvases by national and international artists will be included. With The Art Shop, in partnership with FMTalk 101.1 WZTK. Register. 100 percent of profits benefit Brenner Children’s Hospital. 855-8500 or info@artshopnc.com.

Semi-annual Kids Consignment Sale, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26, Mount Pisgah Weekday School, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. 288-3335 or justforkids@mtpisgahgreensboro.org.

Fall/Winter Kids’ Konsignment Sale, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26 (half price), Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. 299-1571, Ext. 416.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walks, 9 a.m. Sept. 26, Grimsley High School, Greensboro; 10 a.m. Oct. 24, Wake Forest University; 9 a.m. Oct. 31, Elon University; 9 a.m. April 24, 2010, High Point Central High School. Registration begins one hour prior to walk. Register. www.walk.jdrf.org.

Hunter Byers Alumni Classic Soccer Tournament, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Page High School, Greensboro. Tickets sold from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 23-25 at PHS. $5. 370-8200.

Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church’s Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and noon-6 p.m. Sept. 27, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. Fundraiser for the Church with a percentage of the profits going to Clara’s House. $1, free admission to children younger than 12. 333-9022 or 558-5200.

Hot dog sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26, 1015 Homeland Ave., Greensboro. 337-4271.

Fall Bazaar, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26, Union Cross Baptist Church, 4350 High Point Road, Kernersville. Breakfast served at 10:30 a.m., then lunch. 769-2862 or www.unioncrossbaptist.org.

Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26, First United Methodist Church, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. Free popcorn and lemonade. Children’s games, silent auction. 584-5263.

38th Showing Jamestown Lions Club YesterYear in Motion, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26, 3139 Dillon Road, Jamestown. $4, children 12 and younger admitted free with paying adult. Lawn mower pull, tractors and engines, apple cider making, games, concessions, molasses cooking, etc. 454-1958.

Animal Rescue & Foster book drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Next Step Adoption Center, 705 Milner Drive, Greensboro. No encyclopedias. 323-0850 or www.arfpnc.com.

National MS Society’s Bike MS: BB&T Tour to Tanglewood, Sept. 26-27. First leg takes place from Volvo Trucks in Greensboro to Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Next day, cyclists ride back from Tanglewood Park to cross the finish line in Greensboro. $40 with a suggested individual fundraising goal of $200. 299-4136 or http://bikencc.nationalmssociety.org.

“Evening Under the Stars,” 5-7 p.m. Sept. 26, Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St., Jamestown. Catered barbecue dinner. Entertainment, 4:30-8 p.m. Library fundraiser. $8. Bake sale for dessert. 454-4815.

Hot Dog Lunch benefit for lifeguard/swim instructor, Carrie Burt, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26, Spears Family YMCA soccer fields, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 387-9631.

12th Annual 2009 High Point Jail Ministry Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. register, 8 a.m. play, Oct. 3, Holly Ridge Golf Links, Archdale. Benefits High Point Jail Ministry. $75 per person. www.HighPointjm.org or 845-6970.

Yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, Sandy Ridge Alliance Church, 8610 Bame Road, Colfax. Provide your own table. Bring items with you the day of sale. RSVP by Sept. 30. 617-0588.

ROADS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday Market, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, downtown Stokesdale. Raise funds for projects to improve downtown Stokesdale. Vendor space begins at $5. Parade Day, Dec. 12. Pam Lemmons, 643-6400.

8th Annual Antique Tractor, Hit and Miss Engine Show and Fall Festival, begins 7 a.m. with yard sale Oct. 3, McLeansville Lions Club, 1124 Mount Hope Church Road. 697-1024.

Elsewhere Artist Collaborative holds fundraising event in celebration of its receipt of a major grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, 8 p.m. Oct. 3-10 a.m. Oct. 4, 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $75, $50 is tax deductible. whereswarhol@elsewhereelsewhere.org or 525-1515.

2009 Guilford County Wolfpack Club Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. Oct. 5, Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro. $125 per player. Group and sponsorship packages available. Steve LaFrance, 906-7043.

Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Oct. 7, Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St. $4 a plate. Proceeds support the We Build People scholarship campaign. 478-9622.

Inaugural Pink Pancake Brunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, 623 Summit Ave., Greensboro. $10. Health conscious pancakes. Benefits breast cancer research. Speakers, networking and health and wellness knowledge.www.pinkpancakebrunch.eventbrite.com or 471-7672.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 10, Applebee’s Restaurant, 3200 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Hosts: Greensboro Nixon family. Proceeds go to childhood cancer research. 215-9471.

Chefs Auction, Nov. 5, Empire Room, Greensboro. Proceeds go to March of Dimes. Katie Garrett, 723-4386.

SPECIAL EVENTS

First Friday, 6-9 p.m. first Friday, downtown Greensboro. Self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative art venues. www.downtownfridays.com. 379-0060.

“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.

Supper and movie, 6:30 p.m. fourth Fridays, St. James United Methodist Church, Sedalia. Free with two cans of food donation. 370-1448.

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.

Support Group For Those Who Have Experienced Loss, 6 p.m. Sept. 21, Mimi’s Cafe at Friendly Shopping Center, Greensboro. RSVP. Preferred that attendants are one year out in their loss. nitacares@gmail.com.

Celia Rivenbark reads and signs “You Can’t Drink All Day if You Don’t Start in the Mornin’,” 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Borders Books and Music, 3605 High Point Road, Greensboro. 218-0662.

Interdenominational adult choir rehearsals, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 12, Christ UMC, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Cathy West, 299-1571 or cwest@christgreensboro.org.

Downtown Greensboro Incorporated’s fifth annual Report to the Community presentation, 8 a.m. Sept. 24, Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Light breakfast and presentation. Reservations required. 379-0060, Ext. 21.

Youth Company Dance Auditions, 5 p.m. Sept. 24, Greensboro Cultural Center, Studio 323. Ages 8-13 year of age. 373-2727.

Fall Festival, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26, Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church, 2223 Sandy Ridge Road, High Point. Yard sale, food, silent auction, craft vendors, food items, barbecue by the pound, games. 869-5715.

Preservation Greensboro presents second annual Bluegrass at Blandwood series, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Blandwood Mansion front lawn, 447 W. Washington St., Greensboro. $10, children 12 and younger, free. Rain cancels. Sept. 27: Family Eversole with David Via/Greensky Bluegrass. 272-5003.

Linda Beatrice Brown, Bennett College Professor Emeritus of Humanities, shares excerpts from her young readers book, “Black Angels,” 3 p.m. Sept. 27, Central Library, 219 North Church St., Greensboro. 373-3617.

The Long Awaited Re-launch of S4YD, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Coffee at the Summit, 623 Summit Ave., Greensboro. RSVP. audretta@support4yourdreams.com.

Free prostate screening, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 29, Cancer Center, High Point Regional, 601 N. Elm St., High Point. For men 50 and older or males with a family history of prostate cancer. Register. 878-6888.

Divorce With Dignity: Collaborative Family Law, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Discusses legal option that helps divorcing couples to settle their differences out of court, using attorneys specially trained in the CFL process. For men and women. Free. Register. 275-6090.

Joel Silverman, host of Animal Planet’s “GOOD DOG U,” and his co-star Foster, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Camp Bow Wow, 6207 Chimney Center Blvd., Greensboro. Free. RSVP. 323-3133 or www.campbowwow.com/greensboro.

Automotive open house, 5-8 p.m. first Thursday, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, GTCC, Jamestown. Parking will be available in lot “J” across from the Ragsdale YMCA. Jim Pressly, jjpressly@gtcc.edu or Josh Gilbert, jagilbert@gtcc.edu.

A Dinner and Drama for the Whole Family: Acts of Renewal, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6, New Garden Friends School, 1128 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Dinner, 6-6:45 p.m. $5, $3, children 10 and younger. Activities for children 10 and younger, 6:45-8 p.m. Humorous and inspiring skits for adults and children 10 and older, 6:45-8 p.m. 207-5216 or www.actsofrenewal.com

Bur-Mil Park Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, Bur-Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. 373-3819.

Rabies vaccinations, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10, Pleasant Garden Town Hall, 4920 Alliance Church Road, PG. Sponsor: Southwoods Animal Hospital. $10, protects pet for three years. Microchipping available. 641-7777.

“Witches’ Crawl,” 5-9 p.m. Oct. 16, downtown businesses, Kernersville. Free concert in Harmon Park to follow. www.ArtsdVine.com or 996-2225.

Community Appreciation Supper, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, 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.

Court Watch of North Carolina’s 6th Annual Child Support Awards Banquet and Silent Auction, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Joseph S. Koury Building, GTCC, Jamestown. Benefits Court Watch of North Carolina’s child support assistance programs. 275-2346 or www.courtwatchnc.org.

Benefit Concert for Victory Junction’s Fifth Birthday Party, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. concert, Oct. 24, Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman. Hear Nashville song writers Billy Montana, Steve Dean, and Don Poythress, along with Universal Records recording artist, Randy Montana, and a special performance by Kyle Petty with Jimmy Edmonds. $45. www.victoryjunction.org.

Classic Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24, Garrett’s Grove United Methodist Church, 191 High Rock Road, Gibsonville. Classic, modified, foreign and domestic cars. Advanced registration parking fee, $10; onsite, $15. Scholarship program fundraiser. 584-8418.

Ghoulash, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Cultural District, Greensboro. Face painting, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, an inflatable maze and a costume contest for ages 10 and under. 373-2734 or 373-2733.

National Survivors of Suicide Day, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Free. Jamie Stephens, 373-1402.

Kernersville Christmas Parade, Dec. 6, 211 Broad St., Kernersville. Begins at Bank of North Carolina, Broad Street and ends at Kernersville Elementary School, West Mountain Street. 993-4521.

Greensboro Singing Ambassadors holiday concerts, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. 375-2237.

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 orientations, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Nov. 19, Dec. 14 or noon-2 p.m. Oct. 8, Nov. 3, Dec. 1. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ 1:30-7 p.m. Sept. 22, Life Community Church, 4900 W. Wendover Ave., Jamestown. In honor of toddler Matheson Barber who has had numerous blood transfusions due to leukemia. Taking appointments. 854-5433.

■ noon-4:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Mason’s Lodge, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro.

■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Kindred Hospital, 2401 Southside Blvd., Greensboro.

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Moose Lodge 685, 5031 Blakeshire Road, Greensboro.

■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 27, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.

CLASSES

Home Safety and Fall Prevention, noon Sept. 21, Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St., Greensboro. 478-9622.

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. Light lunch provided. Nancy Calkins, 854-8413, Ext. 107.

Free Spanish classes, beginner and intermediate, 7-8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 24, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 4145 Johnson St., High Point. Eight weeks. Register. Nancy, 884-0522 or Hlkwan@lexcominc.net.

Fair Housing Law: Understanding Housing for Tenants with Disabilities, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 28, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, 1500 Pinecroft Road, 4th Fl. Training Room, Greensboro. Free training offered to provide direct service providers a better understanding of the challenges faced by individuals dealing with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse as they attempt to access housing. Register. http://www.PartnersEndingHomelessness.org/training.pHighPoint.

Fair Housing Law: Landlord Responsibility and Tenant Relationships Training, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 29, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, 1500 Pinecroft Road, 4th Fl. Training Room, Greensboro. Free. Register. http://www.PartnersEndingHomelessness.org/training.pHighPoint.

Using QiGong for Stress Management, with Jennifer Langdon, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 29, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpointacupuncture. com.

“30-minute Meals for Caregivers,”4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1401 Heathcliff Road, High Point. With LaMonica Mitchell, education coordinator of Family Service of the Piedmont. Free. RSVP. Simple recipes to assure proper nutrition for caregivers of all ages. Paulette Elway, 373-4816.

Cultural Appreciation Beyond Diversity, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Gender Dynamics, Personality Types, Work Styles, Information Processing and Sharing. $30. Lunch provided. Register. 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcaHighPoint.com.

“Social Media and Why You Should be Concerned,” 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. program, Oct. 15, Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 West Radiance Drive, Greensboro. With Detective Crystal Overcash, Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Division. Presented by The Guilford Coalition on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. RSVP by Oct. 13. Free. Linda DeShazo, 274-2217 or Linda@gcapponline.org.

Halloween Workshop, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Crawford’s Creations, 3315 N. Main St., High Point. $35. Register. 882-0411.

Senior Nutrition seminar, noon Oct. 19, Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St., Greensboro. 478-9622.

Treating the Common Cold with Heather McIver, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 20, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpointacupuncture.com.

Greater Greensboro Merchants Association workshops, free to employees of GMA member companies, 7:30 a.m. coffee, 8-10:30 a.m. program, Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 22: Communication: It’s Not Part of It, It’s All of It. Dec. 10: Customer Service. register@mygma.org or 378-6350.

Weight Loss and Chinese Medicine, with Jennifer Langdon, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 3, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpointacupuncture. com.

Estate tax laws for 2010 update, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 4, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Light lunch. RSVP by Oct. 30. With Gregory S. Williams, an attorney with Carruthers & Roth. 854-8413, Ext. 107.

Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, with Heather McIver, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Stillpoint Acupuncture, 4081/2 State St., Greensboro. Free. 510-2029 or melissa@stillpointacupuncture. com.

 Computer classes for persons age 50+, offered by volunteers for SeniorNet. A Shepherd’s Center Program. Call 378-0766 for brochure.

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

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

Eighth 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 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.

82nd Airborne Division, 47th All Ohio Days, Oct. 1-2, Cleveland, Ohio; All Florida Days, Oct. 15-17, The Village, Fla. and Veterans Days, Nov. 8-11, Alexandria Va. Airborne Veterans, 5459 Northcutt Place, Dayton, Ohio 45414; srgabn@aol.com or (937) 898-5977.

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.pagealumniandfriends.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 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 visit the class of 1984 Page High 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. 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 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

Safe, Sound and Fit, a Workshop for Greensboro Seniors, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview St., Greensboro. Information on personal safety, nutrition, the cost of aging, Internet scams, prescription safety and mental health while aging. Lunch provided. RSVP. Donna Gray, 373-2723.

Senior Exercise Class, 11-11:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 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.

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. first Tuesday, Moriah United Methodist Church, 3611 Liberty Road, Greensboro. 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. first Wednesday, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Arlene Holoman, 668-7103.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Tuesday, Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Bruce Fletcher, 993-8905.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Thursday, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola St., Stokesdale. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Agnes Dixon, 643-6523.

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

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 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.

Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. All Master Masons welcome. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.

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. Sept. 25: Installation of 2009-2010 officers and board. 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. 24: Rich Schlentz, international consultant, coach, professional speaker. 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/HighPointjaycees.

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

Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberians, 7 p.m. Oct. 1, main hall, Kloster Center, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Alice Schmidt at 288-0983.

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

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. September-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

“A Family Affair Life Beyond MS,” 6 p.m. first Monday, Gibsonville Evangelical Methodist Church. Inaugural meeting, Oct. 5. Families dealing with MS are welcome. 375-0713 or pglong@bellsouth.net.

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.

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

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. September-May. Anita Spainhour, 288-7224.

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.

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, 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.

GLC Café Community Out-Reach Event, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program, first and third Fridays, Grace Lutheran Church, 1315 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Free. No meetings on holiday weekends. 587-2691.

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.goldentriadchorus.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. Carla Harper, 643-5764.

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club, 11 a.m. sign in and social, 11:30 a.m. meeting Sept. 22, Starmount Forest Country Club, One Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Speaker: Tim Johnson, vice chariman, NC GOP. Optional lunch. Guests welcome. 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 September-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 N.C. 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 Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir-Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Sept. -May. Stephanie Kiss, 870-0080, greensborojuniors@yahoo.com.

Greensboro Newcomers Club New Member Coffee, 10 a.m. second Wednesday, private home. Pres. Mary Mumford, 282-4475 or www.gsonewcomersclub.com.

Greensboro Newcomers Club General Meeting, 10 a.m. fourth Thursday, location varies. Sept. 24 location: Priba’s, 210 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro. Pres. Mary Mumford, 282-4475 or www.gsonewcomersclub.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.

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.

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.

Guilford Battle Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. September-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.

High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. Oct. 14, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Oct. 14: Jackie Hedstrom, High Point Library Heritage Center. 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 September-May. Peggy Bell, 887-2329.

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.

Lady Sertoma Club, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa St., Greensboro. No July meeting. Mildred Brown, 288-8051.

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. September-May. 643-2131 or tkwhitacre@triad.rr.com.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina volunteer meeting, 6 p.m. 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 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.

Monday Night Poetry, 7 p.m. third Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 373-3617 or beth.sheffield@greensboro-nc.gov.

N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John’s UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro, or president’s home. Service-oriented sorority. 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.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, second Tuesday, Elon Community Church library, Williamson and Haggard avenues. Confidential meetings. 584-3366 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, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Magnolia Manor. Lunch, $20. RSVP. 767-6730 or cnisbet@sciworks.org.

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.

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.

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

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.

T. Gilbert Pearson Chapter of the National Audubon Society, 7 p.m. second Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Oct. 8: “Tree Meet-N-Greet” with Guilford County naturalist Moni Bates. Ellen Weiner, weinere@bellsouth.net.

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, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Logan’s Roadhouse. 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.

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 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.marinecorpsleague1209.org.

Marine Corps League - L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 “Once a Marine always a Marine” - honorably discharged Marines and FMF 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. RSVP. Anne Crooks, 855-1402 or Grannyamc@triad.rr.com.

Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Moose Café, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax. Sept. 23: opportunities for women as Transportation Security Officers working for TSA at the Greensboro airport; Triad published author Alice Sink discussing her book, “Hidden History Of The Piedmont Triad.” 752-2527 or info@bpwofthetriad.org.

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.

Executive Committee of the Commission on the Status of Women, noon, Plaza Level Conference Room, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. 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.

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, 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.

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@ywcaHighPoint.com.

YOUTHS

Healthy Living Training, 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 22, The Rush Fitness Complex, 3711 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. How to eat right and exercise daily to maintain a healthy body and mind. Free. For teens. 373-2738 or gyc@greensboro-nc.gov.

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

Greensboro Youth Council Full Council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Oct. 1, 8, 22, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Orientation, 6 p.m. Oct. 8. 373-2738.

Greensboro Youth Council Public Speaking Training, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 13, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Students develop public speaking skills. 373-2738.

Ghoulash Volunteer Training, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

Ghoulash Setup, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 23, Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie 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.