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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.

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

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.

Multicultural Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Mullin Life Center, First Presbyterian Church, 705 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Bring favorite dish. 379-0037.

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

Cozy Cottage Craft Show, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6, Kernersville Community House, 405 Salisbury St., Kernersville. Free admission. Hand-crafted gifts, baskets, jewelry, decorations and baked goods. Raffle proceeds go to Family Promise of Forsyth County. 993-2260.

Fall Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 6, Glenwood Presbyterian Church, 1205 Glenwood Ave., Greensboro. Benefits low income and disabled. Eat-in or take-out beef or vegetarian chili. $7. Home furnishings sale, raffle. 275-8585, Ext. 312 or emilyhoffman@triadbiz.rr.com.

Nancy Moore brings artists to The Saltbox in celebration of her 35 years, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Salt Box, State Street Station, 2011 Golden Gate Drive, Greensboro. All donations go to Friends For An Earlier Breast Cancer Test. Features works from 10 participating artists who will be on-hand and demonstrating their craftsmanship. $20 donation suggested. RSVP. 273-8758.

Baubles and Beads, Mary’s House fundraiser, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Large variety of real and faux jewelry for sale. 275-0820.

Cans For a Cause, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, REFS, 3430 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro. Free food, win door prizes, etc. Bring 10 cans of food or $10. Benefits Food Assistance, Inc. Jenny Tilley, 442-2138.

Donkey Basketball, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, High Point Andrews High School gym, 1920 McGuinn Drive. $5 advance, $8 at the door. Children 5 and younger, free. www.higHighPointointjaycees.com.

Semi-Annual Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Benefits Friends of the Greensboro Public Library. 373-3777.

Chicken Pie and Barbecue Supper, 5 p.m. Nov. 7, Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road, Whitsett. $7 a plate; barbecue by the pound, $6 a pound. Take outs available. Bazaar begins at 3 p.m. Benefits building projects and non-profits. 697-1561.

Brunswick Stew, Bake and Craft Sale, Nov. 7, Lee’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 2303 Lee’s Chapel Road, Greensboro. Baked goods and craft items, 10. Stew pickup, noon-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit mission projects. 375-3003.

Earthen Beef Roast, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 7, Fire District 28, 6619 Hwy. 61 N., Gibsonville. Entertainment, 5-7 p.m. 449-4933.

Greensboro’s Symphony Guild’s 25th annual Homes Tour, “A Silver Celebration,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 8, features six local homes. Benefits Guild’s various educational programs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 274-2741 or visit www.gsoguild.org.

ROADS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday Market, 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.

Hotdogs & Hot Wings, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7, Shirrelle’s School Uniforms, 3726 South Holden Road, Greensboro. $5 meal, $7 meal, individual items $1. Benefits non-profit The Actors Home Squad, Inc. Edna Thompson, 707-8890.

Country Ham Supper, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Friendship United Methodist Church, 5222 N.C. 150 E., Browns Summit. Donations will be accepted. Frankie Wagoner, 656-3645.

Bazaar, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, Glenwood United Methodist Church. 1417 Glenwood Ave., Greensboro. Breakfast, lunch, baked goods, crafts, white elephant items and silent auction. Proceeds go toward the UMW mission projects. 274-7086.

Boy Scout Troop 230 Annual Chicken Barbecue fundraiser, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 7, Irving Park United Methodist Church, Greensboro. Half chicken, homemade potato salad, dinner roll, $7.50. Desserts sold as well. Proceeds support Troop activities. 274-8645 or visit www.troop230chickenbbq@gmail.com.

Thomasville Lions Club Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Downtown Thomasville near the Big Chair. Rain date, Nov. 14. Proceeds assist visually impaired. Vehicle entry fee, $20, vendor fee, $35. Canned food drive. 687-3661.

Annual Fall Yard Sale and Brunswick Stew, 7-1 p.m. Nov. 7, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Street, Stokesdale. Must reserve stew. $6 a quart. 643-4850.

Benefit barbecue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, Grace Lutheran Church, 146 S. Fayetteville Street, Liberty. $7 plate, $6 pound. Proceeds benefit local charities.

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.

Eighty-three Triad churches observe Hospice Sabbath, Nov. 1. Hospice Sabbath marks the beginning of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month during November. 889-8446.

Stroke and Osteoporosis screening, Nov. 3, South Elm Street Baptist Church, Greensboro. Make appointment, appointments begin at 9 a.m. Packages start at $139. (877) 237-1287 or www.lifelinescreening.com.

Professional Wedding Guild Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Nov. 4, International Home Furnishings Club, High Point. Speaker: Joan Calvert of Carolina Lifestyles Senior Care. $20, includes lunch. Register. www.pwgnc.com.

Automotive open house, 5-8 p.m. first Thursday, 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.

Heart On Fire Worship Seminar presented by RAINMUSIC, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, Twin Oaks Church, 5935 Burlington Road, McLeansville. Worship Workshops for pastors, worshipers, musicians, worship leaders, songwriters, singers, and anyone wanting to learn more about worship. Includes lunch, materials and worship CD. $35. www.twinoaksministry.org.

Veterans Appreciation Day, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Pleasant Garden Fire Department, 4814 Pleasant Garden Road. Guest speakers, Vietnam veterans: Carol Nachtrab, Rand Clark. Reception follows. 674-3002.

“GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays,” 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 E. Main St., Jamestown. $4. Register. 454-2717.

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. Nov. 19, Dec. 14 or noon-2 p.m. Nov. 3, Dec. 1. (800) 448-3543.

Drives
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Road, Greensboro.
■ 3-7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Northwest Guilford High School, 5240 N.W. School Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES

Bur-Mil Park’s Environmental Education Classes, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Rocks and Minerals, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, $2. Snakes Are Beautiful, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, $2. Beginning Fly Tying, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12, $45. Recycling in Greensboro, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 14, free. Fall Foliage, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, $2. Good Trees, Bad Trees, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, $5. Household Wildlife, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, $2. Register. 373-3819.

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. Free. Light lunch. RSVP by Oct. 30. With Gregory S. Williams, an attorney with Carruthers & Roth. 854-8413, Ext. 107.

Social Media Bootcamp, 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 6, BEM Interactive Education Center, 416 Gallimore Dairy Road, Suite N, Greensboro. Nov. 6: Blogging and Twitter. $19. http://www.beminteractive.com/events/smm/ or 558-9696.

Revealing Our Original True Selves presents Eat to Live! Live Food Preparation Workshop Series, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 1, Caldcleugh Multicultural Center, 1700 Orchard St., Greensboro or 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, The Hive, 1214 Grove St., Greensboro. $15 per class; $55 for series paid in advance. Register. 378-9985.

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

Bridge lessons, Lewis Recreational Center:, Greensboro. Beginners 9:30-11:30 am. Thursdays, Nov. 12-Dec. 10, $50. Play of the Hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 11,18, Dec.2, 9, Jan 6-27, $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Bingo, benefits the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oriental Shrine Club, 5010 High Point Road, Greensboro. Cash prizes. 697-7274.

Bingo, Nov. 6 and Fridays thereafter, American Legion I.T. Mann Post 81, 409 W. High Ave., High Point. Doors open, 5 p.m., early games, 5:30 p.m. General registration, $15 with additional packs/games available for purchase. First 100 people registered will also get a free hot dog and soda. 247-3932.

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
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://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 Guilford High School, 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Greens Supper Club, 4735 U.S. 29, Greensboro. Pay for personal food and beverages. www.alumniclass.com/NortheastGuilford or Tracy Apple Moser, moser11@bellsouth.net.

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.

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.

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.

Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.

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

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. Nov. 6: Mark Hammer, DVM, Novartis Animal Health, No meeting. chwinfree@aol.com.

Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday, 401 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 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.

Guilford Lodge 656 AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner served, 6:15 p.m. 621-7731.

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 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. 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmont
piphi.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.

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

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.

Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Nov. 3: Attorney Robert Paschal; update on legislative developments and decisions affecting the insurance industry. 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.

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

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

Cone American Legion Post 386, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, 1206 American Legion St., Greensboro. All veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and other areas of conflict including the Gulf War since 9/11 who served honorably invited, especially Gulf War and women veterans. 375-3265 or Post386@bellsouth.net.

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

Marine Corps League - L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 “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.

Sons of the Legion Squadron 386, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Cone American Legion Post, American Legion Street, Greensboro. Open to sons or grandsons of Legionnaires or veterans who have passed away and served in WW II, Korea, Vietnam and other areas of conflict including  the Gulf War. 375-3265 or Post386@bellsouth.net.

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

Dollars & Sense for Women: Having a Budget Means Having Control of Your Money, noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, 16, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Free. Bring lunch. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

YOUTHS

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.