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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 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. 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

Dog and Cat adoption, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, Ten Thousand Villages, 1564-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. Fifteen percent of all sales that day will be donated to SPCA of the Triad. 275-1204.

10th Annual Craft show and Greek Pastry Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. Free. 292-8013.

Picking Up The Pieces: An Auction For Autism, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Odd Fellows Lodge, 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Silent auction to benefit those with autism. $20 in advance, $25. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary wine. Dressy casual. Chris Hocker, asncgc@gmail.com or 854-9497.

December Holiday Bazaar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, Coffee Connect, 1405-E U.S. 66 S., Kernersville. Free. 497-4701.

Annual Snowflake Bazaar, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 5, Garrett’s Grove United Methodist Church, 191 High Rock Road, Gibsonville. Homemade arts and crafts, delicious baked goods, jewelry, quilts, Christmas decorations. 656-4902.

Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Handcrafted jewelry, handbags, home décor, pottery, art, gourmet foods. Free. Table rental benefits the day school. dayschool@stfrancisgreensboro.org.

Grilled chicken meal fundraiser, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Fairfield United Methodist Church, 1505 N.C. 62 W., High Point. Proceeds benefit local missions. Accepting donations. 431-5743.

Living Gift Market and “Bethlehem CSI,” 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Peace United Church of Christ, 2714 W. Market St., Greensboro. Free. Proceeds benefit Heifer International, an organization that provides farm animals to alleviate poverty around the world. Meal and play. 899-2663.

18th annual Winter Walk for AIDS, 1 p.m. register, 2 p.m. opening ceremonies, 2:30 p.m. walk, Dec. 6, War Memorial Stadium, Greensboro. Commemorates World AIDS Day, raises awareness and funds for people living with HIV/AIDS. www.winterwalkforaids.kintera.org or 275-1654.

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.

The Man Who Became Santa Clause and Other Winter Tales, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. With News & Record columnist Lorraine Ahearn. 297-5000.

Maxim Health Systems holds Seasonal/H1N1 vaccination clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2, Emerywood Baptist Church, 1300 Country Club Drive, High Point. $30 for seasonal flu, $15 for H1N1.Select health plans will be accepted. Register. Jermaine Reed, 852-3148 or jereed@maxhealth.com.

Free Small Business Session “State Certification for Bid Opportunities,” 8:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. RSVP. 387-8322.

Service of Comfort and Hope for the grieving, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Guilford College United Methodist Church, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro. Refreshments after the service. Free. 292-5833.

Festival of Lights, 5:45-9 p.m. Dec. 4, downtown Greensboro. Musical stroll along Elm Street, showcasing over 20 different performance groups, from Center City Park, south to Lee Street, across the tracks. 7:30 p.m. lighting of the Christmas tree. www.FestivalOfLightsGso.org or 274-4595.

American Association of University Women’s Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Emerald Event Center, 2000 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Speaker: Dr. Rose Stremlau.

Candlefest at the Arboretum, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro. Free admission. Canned goods will be collected by the Girl Scouts to benefit the Greensboro Urban Ministry. 373-2199.

Holiday Homes Tour, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5, eight decorated houses in the Archdale/Trinity area. Sponsored by North Western Randolph Country Arts Council. $8, $10 non-members, $12 at the door. No children younger than 12. info@nwrcac.org.

Pleasant Garden Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. Dec. 5, corner of Pleasant Garden Road and Nesbit Road. 674-3002.

Flu vaccination clinics, 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 5, 501 E. Green Drive, High Point and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 5, 1203 Maple St., Greensboro. The H1N1 flu vaccine will be available for pregnant women; children ages 6 months to 24 years of age; health care workers and emergency medical services personnel; adults ages 25-64 with underlying health conditions; and household contacts and caregivers of children 6 months of age and younger. Seasonal flu vaccine will be available for children ages 4-18 years of age. 641-7777.

Jamestown Christmas Parade, 3 p.m. Dec. 6, begins at Town Hall and runs along Main Street. Sponsored by the Jamestown Rotary Club. 454-1138.

Visit with Santa!, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Bur Mil Park Clubhouse Meeting and Event Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Free. All ages. May bring camera. 373-3800.

Kids and Klaus, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St. Music, food, crafts, Santa Claus. Christmas tree lighting and caroling on the front lawn to follow. 454-4815.

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

26th Annual Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point Reenactments, music, demonstrations, refreshments and hands-on activities like candle dipping. Free. 885-1859.

Greensboro Council of Catholic Women’s annual “Christmas Tea,” 2-4 p.m. Dec. 9, Knights of Columbus, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Wear Christmas finery. $10. Send reservation check, payable to the GCCW, to Ellen Roethling, Treasurer, 3608 Birchwood Lane, Greensboro, NC 27410, no later than Dec. 2. Non-perishable items will be collected for the Food Pantry. Anne Crooks, 855-1402 or Grannyamc@triad.rr.com.

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

Drives

■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Skyline Exhibits and Events, 403 Westcliff Road, Greensboro.
■ 1:30-6 p.m. Dec. 4, Monticello Elementary, 5006 N.C. 150 W., Browns Summit.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Smith High School, 2407 S. Holden Road, Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Maurice’s, 1611 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro.

CLASSES

Daddy and Me class, Matt Thiel of Wells Fargo discusses finances with new dads, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N.  Elm St., High Point. Register. 878-6888.

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.

Suitcase Seminar Paper Management System, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1 or Dec. 8, Lake Jeanette Office Park, 3820 N. Elm St., Suite 101, Greensboro. Bring a suitcase full of disorganized papers, files, photos. Must register. $20. Dorothy Merchant, 314-1207 or www.SimpleSolutionsPro.com.

Living Life With Purpose, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Educational workshop. $30. Lunch provided. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Social Media Bootcamp, 8:30-10 a.m. Dec. 4, BEM Interactive Education Center, 416 Gallimore Dairy Road, Suite N, Greensboro. Dec. 4: SMM Strategy & Success. $19. http://www.beminteractive.com/events/smm/ or 558-9696.

Mental Health Association in Greensboro Facilitator Training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, 330 S. Greene Street, Suite B12, Greensboro. Learn to facilitate a support group. Free. RSVP. 373-1402.

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

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

Father Friendliness: Strategies for engaging dads in your program, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 10, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $10. Register. Bring lunch. 333-6890.

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, 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

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 Exercise Class, 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Tailored to your needs. Sitting and standing routines with some gentle yoga. Blood pressure screening available. $30 a month or $5 drop-in fee. First class free. 852-4829, Ext. 222.

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.

Warnersville Silver Seniors, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, 1330 Ashe St., Greensboro. Otis Hairston, 574-2286.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

Carolina Council Pioneers Annual Christmas Luncheon, noon Dec. 3, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Bring food donations.

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. 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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Guilford Chapter #301, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Blandwood Mansion, 447 W. Washington St., Greensboro. Program: Tour of Mid 19th Century Christmas. 817-5351.

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 workshop. Beginning and experienced writers welcome. Ongoing, weekly meetings in Greensboro home. Free workshop session to all first-time participants. $300 for ten-week session. Financial aid available upon request. 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

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.

Triadmommies.com, 10 a.m. Mondays, Greensborough Coffee, 400 State St., Greensboro. Triadmommies.com or rebecca@triadmommies.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.

YOUTHS

Babysitter training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 or Dec. 30, American Red Cross Greensboro Chapter, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Ages 11-15; boys and girls. $50. Register. 333-2111.

Greensboro Youth Council new member orientation 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Greensboro Youth Council, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2734.

Santa Workshop Cleaning, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 9-11, Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee St., Greensboro. Cleaning and sorting the toys they received from the Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive. 373-2734 or 373-2740.

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.