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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.

Charity Knitting, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, This & That, 3712-B Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. For anyone 16 and older who 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.

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.

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 multicolored. 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

Hanukkah Holiday Gift Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  Nov. 15, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. Custom crafts, Hanukkah chocolates, specialty foods, art, apparel, jewelry, Judaica and other gifts. 292-7899.

Greensboro Urban Ministry’s 18th annual Feast of Caring, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19, First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Kicks off the Greensboro Urban Ministry’s annual operating fund campaign. 271-5959.

Trunk Show featuring Voluspa Bath & Body Products, Splurges Boutique, 2207 Fleming Road, Greensboro or 210 N. Main St. Suite 130, Kernersville. noon-7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21 in Greensboro, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 20 in Kernersville. Fundraiser to benefit stroke victim, Meredith Gorham, young mother of three children younger than 4. 605-3000 or 310-4571.

North Western Randolph Country Arts Council’s Annual Dinner, Dancing, and the Arts event, 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 21, Creekside Park Gymnasium, Archdale. $25 members, $30 non-members. info@nwrcac.org or contact a NWRCAC member.

Record and CD Collector Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, Guilford Convention Center, 3114 Cedar Park Road, Greensboro. Available to buy, sell or trade are CDs, LPs, 45s, music memorabilia and more. Portion of proceeds donated to Alzheimer’s Research. www.alz.org or 478-737-0668.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mary A. Browning signs copies of her latest book, “Oakdale Cotton Mills,” 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 885-1859.

Holocaust survivor Rabbi Laszlo Berkowitz, 1 p.m. Nov. 15, Temple Emanuel, Greensboro. Berkowitz is the author of “The Boy Who Lost His Birthday,” a memoir that covers his childhood in Hungary, his triumph over oppression during the Holocaust and his role as a spiritual leader in America. 292-7899.

Perfect Wedding Guide Fall Bridal Show, 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $7. Register online at www.bridalshownc.com to save $2. 676-9631.

Career Fair, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 16, Marriott Hotel at Piedmont Triad International Airport. Eric Melniczek, 841-4558.

Greensboro Christian Women’s Connection, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Sue Falcome. Auction. $10; free child care available. RSVP. 644-1877 or 299-5478.      

Diabetes Expo, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Golden Living Center, 1201 Carolina St., Greensboro. With Patty Perrin. 275-0751.        

Thanksgiving pot luck, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 20, Ragsdale YMCA, Community Room, 900 Bonner Drive, Jamestown. Free. Bring favorite side dish with utensils or $5 without a dish. 882-9622.

 “Lighting of the Green,” 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20, downtown Gibsonville. Hayride with donations going to the Empty Stocking Fund and see the miniature garden trains. Music entertainment. 449-4949.

Mental Health Association in Greensboro’s sixth annual Survivors of Suicide Day, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Wesley Long Community Hospital, Classroom 1. 373-1402 or www.mhag.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. Nov. 19, Dec. 14 or noon-2 p.m. Dec. 1. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ Donor Days in memory of Dr. Steven Fore, 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 16; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 19; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18, 20 and 21. Schedule an appointment. Laurin Hoch, 332-6945 or hochLJ@usa.redcross.org.

■ 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, Baby Tessa and Bayada Nurses, 2303 Meadowview Road, Kinston Building, Greensboro.

■ 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Greensboro Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3719 Pinetop Road, Greensboro.

■ 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 21, West Market Church Community at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapman St., Greensboro.

CLASSES

Health and wellness seminars, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 16, 23, Sebastian Medical Museum, 1402 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Nov. 16: Vitamins. Nov. 23: Come to your Thanksgiving Dinner, a model presentation. 271-3777.

Enhancing Your Self Esteem, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 17, 24, Senior Center, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Free. Register. Through Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro. 373-4816.

Bur-Mil Park’s Environmental Education Classes, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Good Trees, Bad Trees, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, $5. Register. 373-3819.

Dave Britten of Aging in Place Specialists LLC talks about How to Make Your House a Home for a Lifetime, noon Nov. 18, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Bring Lunch. 387-9622.

Front Porch Conversations, Nov. 19, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Nov. 19: Tasers: A Public Interest Move. 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Advice Parenting Facilitator Training, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $159. (800) 825-0060.

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

Greensboro Trails Nature Walk, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 21, Owl’s Roost Trail, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Free. Nature hike on the Owl’s Roost Trail, a five-mile loop walk. Register. 373-3816.

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, Fridays, American Legion I.T. Mann Post 87, 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://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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 20: Keith Holliday, Pres & CEO, Carolina Theater, 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 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, 885-9808.

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

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

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

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

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

Willow Creek Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, High Point Country Club. 887-7435 or kmorris@triad.rr.com.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Al-Anon/Alateen, 12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. 332-0090 or www.greensboroalanon.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous, fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety. No fees. Locations and times: 854-4278 day or night. www.aagreensboronc.com.

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. 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.

Celiac Support Group, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Free. 369-0190.

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.

Friendly Toastmasters, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 202-0261 or jamiebryant1@yahoo.com.

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 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 Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday, Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro. 373-2043.

Greensboro Newcomers general meeting, 10 a.m. Nov. 19, St. Francis Episcopal Church, Lawndale, Greensboro. First “Holiday Bazaar” Mary Mumford, 282-4475.

Greensboro Tarheel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Local chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society. Walk-ins welcome. 674-2455 or www.greensborobarbershop. com.

Greensboro Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.

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

High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. Nov. 18, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Nov. 18: Mary Dalton, shows her short film “Oakdale Cotton Mills: Close Knit Neighbors.” 885-1859.

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.

Piedmont Bird Club, 7 p.m. third Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Nov. 19: “Shore Bird Migration and the Effects of Beach Driving” with Nathan Tarr. 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.

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

Society of Financial Service Professionals, monthly breakfast membership meeting, 7:30 a.m. third Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club. Nov. 17: Daniel K. Hicks, “Charitable Estate Planning Issues.” 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.

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.

Writers group, 6:30 p.m. third Monday, Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main St., Archdale. 431-3811.

Writers’ Circle creative writing workshop, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 19. Beginning and experienced writers welcome. Ongoing, weekly meetings in Greensboro home. Free workshop session to all first-time participants. 378-9696, elsummers25@gmail.com or sites.google.com/site/writerscir.

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@bell south.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.

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. 16, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Free. Bring lunch. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com

Commission on the Status of Women, 1 p.m. third Tuesday, City Council Chambers, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. Open to the public. 373-2390.

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

Woman-to-Woman, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Participants identify local issues of common concern, form new alliances and gain new perspectives. Rebecca Mann, 882-4126.

YOUTHS

Kids in the kitchen, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Free. 369-0190.

Greensboro Youth Council Full Council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Nov. 19, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

Black and Hispanic Achievers Program, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Saturday, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. 272-2131.