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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.

Clothes pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays, 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, through Oct. 18, Gospel Baptist Church, 5945 N. Church St., Greensboro. Church has drop-off boxes for new shoes and new socks under its three entrance shelters. Matt Smith, 644-1932.

Used Book Sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in October, 5715 Burlington Road, McLeansville. Sponsored by the Gimper Group of church library volunteers at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. 697-8044 or 697-1576.

Charity Knitting, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, This & That, 3712-B Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. For anyone 16 and older that likes to knit. Free. Knitting projects benefit local charities. 288-0034.

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, through Dec. 12, Woodmen of the World, Lodge 26, 5014 Wainwright Road, McLeansville. Supports lodge community projects. 294-1976 or 698-0416.

Events

Journeys Mentor Information meeting, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27 or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 603 Dolley Madison Road, Suite 204, Greensboro. Mentor a teen in foster care. Through Foster Friends of North Carolina. 834-9919.

City of Hope’s fourth annual Hike for Hope, Oct. 15, High Point Market, 200 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Registration, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., hike, 5:30 p.m., party 6 p.m. $20. Register. Michael Sandler, (800) 272-2310 or msandler@coh.org.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Oct. 15-17, Splurges Boutique, 2207 Fleming Road, Greensboro and 210 N. Main St., Suite 130, Kernersville. Ten percent of sales on nondiscounted items benefits Avon Walk. 310-4571 or www.splurgesboutique.com.

Racquets for the Cure Tennis Tournament, Oct. 16-18, Pinetop, Green Valley, Hamilton Lakes, Sherwood, Starmount Tennis Clubs. Benefits NC Triad Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Round Robin. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles. One event: $35/player; Two events: $45/player. Register. www.racquetsforthecure.org or teri@racquetsforthecure.org.

Tour de Health cycling event, Oct. 17, Grove Winery, 7360 Brooks Bridge Road, Gibsonville. Benefits Get Healthy Guilford’s work to fight obesity in Guilford County. Registration opens, 8 a.m.; the 62-mile-ride starts at 9 a.m. with the 15 and 31-mile - starting at 10:30 a.m. $50; children 12 and younger, $25; family and friends lunch and entertainment, $15. www.gethealthyguilford.org or 478-9626.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. Oct. 17, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Rd. in Trinity. $7, $3 ages 6-12, free 5 and younger. Proceeds go to the Building Fund. hwoffice@northstate.net.

Family Promise of Forsyth County benefit auction and dinner, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17,  First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville gt; $10, $5 children ages 3-12. Silent and live auction, pasta buffet. www.familypromiseforsyth.org. 

Terror for Ta-Tas Night to Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Woods of Terror Haunted Attraction, 5601 N. Church St., Greensboro. Online tickets, $15-$29; at the door, $15-$35. Ages 14 and older. 286-9396 or www.woodsofterror.com.

Church Bazaar and Yard Sale to benefit Missions, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. Carol Humble, 292-3658 or humble43@juno.com.

Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, Brown Wesleyan Church, 4355 High Rock Road, Gibsonville. Tables are $15. Reserve table by Oct. 11. Mandy Hobbs, 656-4561 or ahobbs@twinlakescomm.org.

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.

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

“Get Healthy High Point,” a city-wide effort emphasizing weight management, 6 p.m. Oct. 12, High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St., High Point. Kick-off session. Free. 878-6221.

Medication Take Back, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 16, 501 E. Green Drive, High Point and 1100 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications in a safe manner. Medications should be in the original containers. Containers will be destroyed along with the medication to protect any confidential information. No syringes. 845-7722.

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

Greensboro Sportsplex Open House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17, Greensboro Sportsplex, 2400 16th St., Greensboro. Showcasing fall programs. Games, events for kids, adult dodgeball tournament. John Meeks, 373-3280.

Oak Ridge Animal Hospital 20th Anniversary Celebration, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 17, 3308-A Edgefield Road. Pet costume contests, giveaways, police dog demonstrations, tours. www.oakridgeanimalhospital.com.

Ghost Stories in the Parlor, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 24, Blandwood Mansion, 447 W. Washington St., Greensboro. $2. Seating limited. Doors open 6:45 p.m. www.Folkteller.com.

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.

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

Drives

■ 2-6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, All Saints Episcopal Church, Sedgefield Presbyterian Church, 4216 Wayne Road, Greensboro.

■ 2:30-7 p.m. Oct. 12, Oak Ridge UMC, 2424 Old Oak Ridge Road.

■ 2:30-7 p.m. Oct. 13, Brown Wesleyan Church, 4355 High Rock Road, Gibsonville.

■ 2-7 p.m. Oct. 13, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.

■ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16, Wesley Long Community Hospital, 501 N. Elam Ave., Greensboro.

CLASSES

“Smooth Moves: Exercise, Stretching and Preventing Osteoporosis,” 7 p.m. Oct. 13, High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 North Elm St., High Point. Register. Free. 878-6888.

Front Porch Conversations, Oct. 15, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Oct. 15: My House Is Your House: Immigration Reform. 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.

Parenting Children of Divorce, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15 and 22 or Nov. 12 and 19 or Dec. 10 and 17 or 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 or Dec. 5, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $30. Register. 333-6890.

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

Sharing Hope in Crisis, 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 17, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. How to offer emotional and spiritual care. Free. Resiger. www.westoverchurch.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.

RECREATION

Sunset Canoe Trip, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 11, Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina. Must be 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult. $25 per boat (maximum of two per boat), $15 personal boat. Includes meal. Door prizes. Bring binoculars. Register. 449-2078.

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

King, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17, Goodyear Picnic Area, Goodyear Boulevard, Danville, VA. Bring covered dish. (434) 441-1505 or (434) 250-1957.

Military

82nd Airborne Division, 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 Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22), Oct. 14-18, Quality Inn, Rapid City, SD. (630) 529-9875 or tluigi@msn.com.

USS Portsmouth CL-102 (1945-1949), 16th reunion, April 29-May 30, 2010, Crowne Plaza Dulles, Herndon, VA. Walt Hohner, 448 Hillside Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854, (732) 463-1745 or WPHohner@aol.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. www.benlsmith79.com, Ellen Styers, 299-0520, or Tom Alexander, 852-0128.

Dudley High, class 1980, July 2010. dudleyclassof80@yahoo.com.

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://class creator.com/Greensboro-nc-1950

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

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 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 1980. Planning stages. Lisa Strickland Kinsey, LBS@gmail or 545-1230.

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.

Ragsdale High, class of 1979, Oct. 17, Mark Fricke, 708-1492 or mfricke2@yahoo.com.

Southern Guilford High, class of 1979, Oct. 17, Embassy Suites, Greensboro. beltonrobert@bellsouth.net or Chris Belton, 656-7393.

SENIORS

 Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $6. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.

Senior 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. 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.

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. chwinfree@aol.com.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Oct. 15: Jody Susong, Family Services of the Piedmont marketing and development officer. 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/High Pointjaycees.

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

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.

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.

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. 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.

American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Congregational United Church Of Christ, Radiance Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 13: Elaine Ostrowski.

APICS Professional Development Meeting, 5:30 p.m. registration/social, 7 p.m. speaker, Oct. 13, Volvo Corp Communications Center, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. $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, 1-4 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, includes breast and prostate assessments. 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, includes breast and prostate assessments. 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 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 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 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.

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. 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.

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.

Mingles, a group for Christian singles, ages of 40-60, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. Myra, 706-6288 or www.center-umc.com/mingles.

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.

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. 15: “Hawk Migration and Conservation: Lessons from Pilot Mountain.” 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.

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

Support Group For Those Who Have Experienced Loss, 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Mimi’s Café at Friendly Shopping Center. RSVP. 852-6968.

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.

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

VETERANS

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

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

Marine Corps League - L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 “Once a Marine always a Marine” - honorably discharged Marines and 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

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

Friday Professional Women’s Networking Group, 7:45 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Sharon Kaiser, 294-4153.

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

Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in eastern and northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children, such as play groups and park outings, 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.

Women Over-40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Mahi’s Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner/program: $20. RSVP. 254-5889.

YOUTHS

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.

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.