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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.

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.

Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 31, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 5959 Hickory Grove Road, Greensboro. 855-0814.

Moriah United Methodist Church is taking orders for large tree balls, through Dec. 4. Benefits church’s 200th anniversary celebration in 2013. Clear, red, blue, green or multi-colored. 272-7988 or 580-5269.

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

Green Hill Cemetery Historical Walking Tour, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 25, 901 Wharton St., Greensboro. $5, includes historic guidebook. Benefits City Cemeteries restoration fund. 373-2160 or www.FriendsofGreenHillCemetery.org.

Walking Tour of Historic Green Hill Cemetery, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 25. $5, includes cemetery history guidebook and interesting plants. Benefits Green Hill Restoration. Meet at the first Wharton Street gate off Fisher Avenue. www.FriendsofGreenHillCemetery.org or 282-1875.

Uncorking the Secrets of Domestic Violence, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Grove Winery, Gibsonville. $25. Tasting of six local wines, one souvenir wine glass, tour of the winery and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Live music. Benefits local domestic violence emergency shelter. 226-5982.

Journeys Mentor Information meeting, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 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.

Greensboro Police Club’s Annual Fall Barbecue, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29, eat-in or take-out orders at 524 Air Harbor Road, Greensboro. Take-out only orders, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., backside of the Farmer’s Curb Market on Homeland Avenue, Greensboro. $7. Benefits youth programs. See club member for tickets or call Nancy at 580-8856.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walks, 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.

Benefit for Theresa Drake, 2 p.m. Nov. 1, The Clubhouse, 435 Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro.  $5 or five tickets for $20. Drake recently had emergency surgery; she is uninsured. 856-9555.

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.

Third Annual October Fest celebration, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25, Christian Bible Fellowship, 1290 Springwood Ave., Gibsonville. Free. Food, music, inflatables, rock wall, games, fire trucks, police cars, motorcycle show. 446-6719 or 580-4282.

13th Annual Triad Area Fall Pottery Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Free admission and parkijng. 373-2957.

Trunk or Treat, 6 p.m. Oct. 25, Union Cross Baptist Church, 4350 High Point Road, Kernersville. Wear costume.  769-2862 or www.unioncrossbaptist.org.

Community Jewish Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. Rain or shine. Food, kids games, storytelling, etc. $1; children 4 and younger, free. 292-7899.

“Moving Midway,” 3 p.m. Oct. 25, Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Raleigh native Godfrey Cheshire’s documentary film about the move of his family’s eastern Wake County plantation home. 373-2043.

Fall Festival, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Shining Light Academy, 4530 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Food, pony rides, inflatables, face painting, sack races, chili cookoff, etc. 299-9688.

Halloween Tour of Blandwood, 10 p.m. Oct. 31, 447 W. Washington St., Greensboro. $25. 272-5003.

Greensboro Amateur Radio Assocation Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31, Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. info@w4gso.org or www.w4gso.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. (800) 448-3543.

Drives
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Oct. 27, Alamance Presbyterian Church, 4000 Presbyterian Church Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Guilford College UMC, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, River Landing, 1575 John Knox Road, Colfax.
■ 7:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 28, Elm Street Center/Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Sponsor: Greensboro Bar Association.
■ noon-4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, REI Greensboro, 3334 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Oct. 29, Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Drive, Greensboro.
■ 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Buff Natural Nail Bar at The Village at North Elm, 305 Pisgah Church Road, Unit D, Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES

Judaism 101, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 19, Beth David Synagogue, 804 Winview Drive, Greensboro. $48 for entire course plus materials, $36 for Beth David members. Beth Socol, 294-0007, Ext. 5.

Free Breast Cancer Awareness Program, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 25, Mt. Olivet AME Church, 2121 McConnell Road, Greensboro. Speaker: Dr. Margaret Bertrand, Solis Women’s Health. Free mammogram. Register. 370-4812 or 549-4767.

Internal Revenue Service sponsors free Webinar on the benefits of e-filing for tax professionals in N.C., noon-1 p.m. Oct. 27. Register by Oct. 26. http://cs.sbtv.com/IrsWebinarReg/.

How to plant and care for bulbs, rhizomes, corms and tubers, 12:15 p.m. Oct. 28, Agriculture Extension Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Bring lunch. Can bring bulbs to swap. Free. $5 donation welcomed. With Flossye Turner. 375-5876.

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. healingtouchgHigh Point@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.piedmonthikingand outingclub.org.

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

Yoga, 9:15 a.m. or 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays (beginners) or 9 a.m. Saturdays (intermediate), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friendly Ave., Greensboro. First class free, $5 per class thereafter. Anne, 301-4932 or hoffmania@bellsouth.net.

REUNIONS
Military

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.

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.

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 Alumni and Friends Association meeting, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Page Media Center. All are welcome. 370-8200.

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.

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.

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@Rotary 7690.org.

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

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. 29: Rabbi Fred Guttman, Rabbi of Temple Emanuel. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, includes breast and prostate assessments. 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.goldentriadchorus.org.

Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 27: GOP Candidates Forum. Optional buffet lunch. Guests welcome. Nancy Bishop, 272-4440.

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 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 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.

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

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 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.

Saturday Spiritual Practices, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,  607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. www.servantleadergreensboro.com or 275-0447.

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

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.

Writers’ Circle creative writing workshops, beginning and experienced writers welcome. Ongoing, weekly meetings forming in Greensboro home. Free workshop session to all first-time participants. 378-9696, elsummers25@gmail.com or sites.google.com/site/writerscir.

VETERANS

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.

WOMEN

Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Moose Café, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax. 752-2527 or info@ bpwofthetriad.org.

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.

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

YOUTHS

Teacher Workday Camps, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26, Nov. 11, Jan. 19, Feb. 18-19, April 23, April 26, Bur Mil Park Clubhouse, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $22 per student, per day. K-5th grade. 373-3805.