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FUNDRAISERS
Ongoing
Aluminum Can Collection, ACES office at Brooks Global Studies Elementary is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.

Clothes Pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays, New Millenium Christian Center, 424 Fisher Park Circle, Greensboro. Community Network Ministry. Free clothing upon referral. Call the church office, 510-0440.

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 West, Greensboro. $1.50. Dessert costs vary. 643-8835.

Events
ROADS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday Market, downtown Stokesdale. Raise funds for projects to improve downtown Stokesdale. Vendor space begins at $5. Pam Lemmons, 643-6400.

Musical Moods Dinner and Concert, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Benefits Sanctuary House. $65. Register. 215-7062 or http://www.sanctuaryhousegso.com.

A Dance for Hope, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 6, Koury Convention Center, Guilford Ballroom “B,” Greensboro. Greensboro Urban Ministry fundraiser. Features the professional dancers from Greensboro North Fred Astaire Dance Studio. $25. 271-5959, Ext. 339 or byrd@guministry.org.

Tea Party with Molly, 2 p.m. Feb. 6, Calvary Baptist Church, 5585 Burlingtonrlington Road, McLeansville. Fundraiser for Alex Ingle, 9-year-old cancer patient. $15 for girls 14 and under( hair, nails and make-up); $10 all others (nails, make-up), refreshments, silent auction featuring donated gifts and services. 697-1783 or 697-1400.

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.

City Council Meeting, 5 p.m. Feb. 2, Greene Street Plaza Melvin Municipal Burlingtonilding, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. Ask that Speakers from the Floor 30 minutes be returned to the beginning of the City Council meeting. Claire Holmes, 987-4649 or claireh3@aol.com.

Author and Illustrator Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, 5 p.m. Feb. 3, Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Authors will sign their book, “SIT-IN: How Four Friends Stood up by Sitting Down.” A children’s book celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in. 373-2043.

2010 North Carolina Junior Miss Scholarship Program, 7 p.m. Feb. 5-6, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro. Judy Sisouvong of Guilford County is one of 25 women to compete. $45, two night package; $30, single night ticket. 707-2885 or ncjminfo@yahoo.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. Donors through March 31 have opportunity to win a $1,000 gift card. (800) 448-3543.

Drives
■ 1:30-6 p.m. Feb. 1, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3906 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 2, UNCG, Elliot University Center, Alexander Room, Revonda, Stirling Street, Greensboro.
■ 1-6 p.m. Feb. 5, Claxton Elementary, 3720 Pinetop Road, Greensboro.
■ 1-5:30 p.m. Feb. 7, REI, 3334 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.

CLASSES
The Artist’s Way, begins Feb. 1, The Sanctuary, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Suite 7, Greensboro. Using Julia Cameron’s book, this 12-week class explores creativity as a spiritual practice. $60. www.thesanctuarygso.org.

Belly Dancing, Wednesdays, Feb. 1-March 17, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. $55, $65 nonmembers. 387-9622.

Low Back Discomfort class, 7:15-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, begins Feb. 2, four weeks, The Fitness Centerm High Point Regional, 601 N. Elm St., High Point. Helps alleviate and or prevent both acute and chronic low back discomfort. $45 for members, $60 for non-members. 878-6221.

Back to basics: Drawing, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, The Sanctuary, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Suite, 7, Greensboro. Four-week class taught by professional illustrator for beginning to experienced artists. $40. www.thesanctuarygso.org.

BEM Interactive Social Media Marketing Boot Camp Series, 416 Gallimore Dairy Road, Suite N, Greensboro. Register. Feb. 5: Blogging & Twitter Boot Camp. http://www.beminteractive.com/events/index.htm or 851-0040, Ext. 19.

11th Annual Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6, Greensboro Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Theme: “Freedmen’s Burlingtonreau Records.” Guest speaker: Reginald Washington, an African American Genealogy Specialist with the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington. Free. Lamar E. DeLoatch, 547-0178.

Recycling in Greensboro, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Burlingtonr-Mil Park, 5834 Burlingtonr-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Free. Ages 6 and older. 373-3802.

Computer Classes for Persons Age 50+, offered by volunteers for SeniorNet. A Shepherd’s Center Program. Call 378-0766 for brochure.

Eliminate Paper Clutter Workshop, 1-3 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Jeanette Office Park, 3820 N. Elm St., Suite 101, Greensboro. Bring suitcase full of disorganized papers, files and photos. Leave with everything filed and organized. Register. $20. 314-1207 or www.SimpleSolutionsPro.com.

Line Dance Classes, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview St., Greensboro. Ages 18 and older. $6. Register. 375-2234.

The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interests. www.thearthousestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337.

Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. www.tagart.org or 887-2137.

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.

Servant Leadership School’s winter/spring offerings. 275-0447 www.servantleadergreensboro.com.

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, doors open at 5:15 p.m., playing starts at 7 p.m. Thursdays, New Garden Moose Lodge, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Profits donated to charities. Non smoking. 294-0383 or steve55vnv@att.net.

Bingo, Mondays, 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. 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.

Bingo for Special Populations, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. Free. All ages. 222-5134.

Gate City Horizons Big Band, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. 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, 4909 Guilford School Road, Greensboro.. $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, 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. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

High Point Central, class of 1960, reunion 2010. Ellis Baker, ebaker@northstate.net.

Page Alumni and Friends Association, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Page High School Media Center. Susan Tysinger, sgtysinger@triad.rr.com.

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 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, Oct. 9, Marriott, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Register. Also, Oct. 8: Page/Grimsley Reunion Golf Tournament at Bryan Park and Page vs. Grimsley football game. www.pageclass80.com. Lisa Strickland Kinsey, 545-1230, 288-5200 or lbs4545@gmail.com.

Page High, class of 1985, planning stages for 2010. Stephen Scott, ss.stephenscott@yahoo. com or (704) 779-6194.

Page High, class of 1990, planning stages. Alicia Patterson Cone, alcone6@yahoo.com.

Ragsdale High, class of 1989, 7 p.m.-midnight April 10, High Point Elks Club. Register by March 10. Rachel Mills, 298-4584 or 543-4375.

SENIORS
The “Ask” series with Nancy Hall from the AARP, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Feb. 4, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Tips on brain health, including some simple exercises. Free. Lesley Watts, 387-9622.

Preparing Power of Attorney for Health & Estate, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Topic: power of attorney. Catered lunch. Register. Andrea Wright, 272-2131.

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. Program and hot catered lunch for seniors 60 and older. 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. Program and hot catered lunch for seniors 60 and older. 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
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.

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, 885-9808.

Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberians, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Kloster Center, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N.Elm St., Greensboro. Alice Schmidt, 288-0983.

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 North, 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.

Rotary Club of Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Blue Room, between War Memorial Auditorium and arena, Greensboro. Parking in the Carlyle 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 Burlingtonilding (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. www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

Divorce Care, 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 2, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. 13-week program for people experiencing separation or divorce. $15 for workbook. DivorceCareForKids offered simultaneously. 643-4690 or admin@oakridgeumc.org.

Elite of the Triad, Social Capital Collaboration Group, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Boston’s House of Jazz, 422 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Mission: Fostering collaboration among professionals to create opulence through networking and charity. $5 admission. Bring canned food item for Salvation’s Army Food Drive. elitecollab@yahoo.com or 508-6416.

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, 611 Oakhurst St., 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 Burlingtonilding, 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.

Grief Share, 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 2, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. 13-week program for people grieving the loss of someone special. $15 for workbook. 643-4690 or admin@oakridgeumc.org.

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 Burlingtonilding, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. No January meeting. 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.

Narcotics Anonymous, 12-step fellowship for recovery from drug addiction. (800) 365-1036 or www.greensborona.org.

Neighborhood Watch, 7 p.m. first Monday, AsBurlingtonry 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://piedmontpiphi.blogspot.com/

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. 757-1099.

Reddy Talkers Toastmasters - New Group Forming, 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, American Red Cross Burlingtonilding, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Shirley Sanders, 512-9603.

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.

Tabasco Lodge # 271, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, 207 1/2 E. Main Street in Gibsonville. rapidrespo@aol.com.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5120 Burlingtonrlington Road, Greensboro. $26 per year to the TOPS organization, $5 a month to the chapter. 697-8544.

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. Feb. 2: Gregg Coldiron, International Benefits. 785-1948.

Triad Burlingtonsiness 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 Center, Greensboro. Phyllis Gibbs, 674-2438.

Writers’ Group of the Triad listings, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Poetry Writers, 7:30 p.m. first Monday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

Xi Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, different members homes. Fredda Andrews, 273-6104.

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. Burlingtonrtner 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. 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 Burlingtonzz 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 WWII, 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
Heart Healthy Tips for Women, Fashion Show, Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 5, High Point Country Club, 800 Country Club Road, High Point. $20. Register. With cardiologist, Dr. Kathryn McFarland. 878-6888.

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, The Green Bean, 341 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Triadmommies.com or becky@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.

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
Greensboro Youth Council’s Artistry Awards Fine Arts Showcase, noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

Super Bowl Party, 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 7, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. For ages 13-17. Watch the game, play basketball, board and the Nintendo Wii/PlayStation, refreshments. $2 or two canned vegetables. Register. 373-2934.

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.