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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.

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
Triad Health Project’s Designers Care 2010, noon-4 p.m. June 13, The Village at North Elm, 303-H Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. Home furnishings and accessories sale and fundraiser. Free. Opening Night Gala and Preview Sale, 7 p.m. June 4. $35. www.triadhealthproject.com.

13th Annual TASTE Culinary Sampling and Silent Auction, 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 14, Greensboro Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive. Sponsored by the Guilford County Hotel/Motel Association. Benefits the Miracle League of High Point. $35 before June 11; $40 after. 378-6465 or www.tasteguilford.com.

Signature Property Group’s “Bringing Love to the Table,” 6 p.m. June 14, City View at Southside Clubhouse, 311 King St., Greensboro. Benefits Humane Society of the Piedmont. $25 per person, includes entry to the event, food and unlimited beer and wine. $30 at the door. www.hspiedmont.org.

Finding Gold in My Memories — Challenges and Seeing God’s Amazing Grace, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. lunch, lecture follows, June 17, The Franciscan Center, 233 Greene St., Greensboro. Register by June 14. $5 includes lunch. With Kitty Rodgers. 273-2554.

“Apple of His Eye” Father-Daughter Ball, 7-9 p.m. June 18, Koury Convention Center, 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro. $40 includes program, dinner and admission for a father and one daughter; additional tickets for daughters are $10 per person. Ebonie Smith, 235-0346 or www.greensborobgc.org.

Community Yard Sale, 7 a.m. June 19, McLeansville Lions Club, 1124 Mount Hope Church Road. Space, $15. Eyeglasses collected. Concessions and brooms sold. 697-1619 or lionsclub@mcleansville.org.

Arc of High Point Wingfest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax. Wing contests, music, Kevin Harvick Show Car and more. Free admission. 883-0650, Ext. 230.

National Men’s Health Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, prostate. 274-1507 or www.piedmonthealthservices.org.

Sixth Annual Summer Solstice, 3-9 p.m. June 20, Greensboro Arboretum/Lindley Park, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro. Family friendly event providing a visual explosion of dress up, eclectic music and dance performances, face painting, acrobatics and a fire finale. www.greensborosummersolstice.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS
DANCE…Icons of the Future, 5 p.m. June 13, Harrison Auditorium, N.C. A&T. $10, adults; $5, ages 5 to 12; free, 4 and younger. 988-0325.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Interactive Educational Webcast/Teleconference “IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing IBD,” 8 p.m. June 16. Free. Register. www.ccfa.org/webcasts/womenandibd or (877-547-564) Ext. 312.

Skin Cancer Awareness, noon-1 p.m. June 16, Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St., Greensboro. Free skin cancer screenings to follow. 478-9631.

Greensboro Christian Women’s Connection, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 16, Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church, 314 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. Brunch. Marvetta Cummings, “Fragrance of Beauty.” $10. Free child care. 644-1877 or 299-5478 or gcwcsrp@triad.rr.com.

American Red Cross Greensboro Chapter Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting, 4 p.m. June 17, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 332-6913.

New Balance Outdoor Nationals, June 17-19, Greensboro. Brings together the best outdoor track and field high school athletes from the country for a weekend of intense competition. Gail Murphy, 335-1578.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. June 19, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7 adults, $3 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Benefits the Building Fund. 431-9507.

Mosaic Festival, 5-8 p.m. June 19, Festival Park. Celebrate World Refugee Day. Live music and performances, ethnic crafts, food and drink. Interested artists and vendors, 209-8187. guilfordrefugee@gmail.com.

Vacation Bible Schools
■ 6:15 p.m. registration, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 14-18, McConnell Road Baptist Church, 3911 McConnell Road, Greensboro. Ages 3-100. 333-3585 or 549-5079.
■ 7-9 p.m. July 11-15, Brown Wesleyan Church, 4355 High Rock Road, Gibsonville. Wrap-up Ice Cream Social, 5:30 p.m.; Pool Party, 7 p.m. July 18, Northeast Park, Shelter No. 2, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. 656-7206.
■ 6:30-8:45 p.m. July 25-30, Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 N.C. 61 North, Gibsonville. Classes for ages 2 through middle school and an adult class. Supper, 6 p.m. July 25-29. Closing celebration and supper, 6:30 p.m. July 30. Register by July 1. 449-7421.

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. Through June 30: enter a drawing for the chance to win a cruise for two. Volunteer Orientation, noon-2 p.m. June 15, Greensboro Office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. 333-2111. (800) 448-3543.

Drives
■ 2:30-7 p.m. June 14, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. June 14, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Old Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. June 15, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 16, Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. June 16, The Club at Green Valley, 1909 Lendew St., Greensboro.
■ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 18, Wesley Long Hospital, 501 N. Elam Ave., Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 19, Concord Friends Meeting, 5000 Old Randleman Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES
“Taking Care of your Financial Health,” 7 p.m. June 15, High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St., High Point. Topics: the financial concerns of today’s economy and retirement plans. Free. Register. 878-6888.

West African Drum Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 16, 23, High Point YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $15 drop-in per class. 882-4126.

Ecumenical workshop for all Piedmont Triad clergy and lay leaders, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 16, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Hobbs Road., Greensboro. Spiritually guided training to build effective faith-based job networks for congregants. $35 includes extensive workbooks and lunch. Register. www.thehrgroupinc.net or 292-1911.

“Effective Marketing in a Tough Economy,” hosted by East Market Street Development Corporation, 7:30 a.m. June 18, N.C. A&T, Merrick Hall. Free. Register. 275-1101.

Bike Rodeo, 2-4 p.m. June 19, Gibson Park, 5217 W. Wendover Ave., High Point. Learn bicycle safety. For ages 8-12. Bring bike and helmet. Loaner bikes and helmets available. 641-4102 or www.gethealthyguilford.org.

Bridge, friendly duplicate bridge game for nonlife masters, 10 a.m. Fridays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6234 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. $5. Partners provided. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Computer Classes for Persons Age 50+, offered by volunteers for SeniorNet. A Shepherd’s Center Program. Eight different courses, $35 each. For brochure, call 378-0766.

Front Porch Conversations, noon June 17, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. June 17: High Point PRIDE. 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Beginner Salsa, 8:30-9:50 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. $40 per month or $12 drop in (cash only). www.meetup.com/gsg. 339-9715

QuitSmart Smoking Cessation Class Series, Guilford County Department of Public Health. One class per week for four weeks. No fees. High Point, 845-7654; Greensboro, 420-0933 or 641-4718.

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

Total Body Workout, 9 a.m. Sundays, The Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, Greensboro. Entrance off of Pisgah Church Road. $5. 339-9715.

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. Profits donated to charities. Nonsmoking. 294-0383 or steve55vnv@att.net.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. All proceeds benefit the Veterans Administration. 707-7659 or 288-5100.

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 Beginner Instrumental Group for Adults, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Room 121, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

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
Family
Descendants of James and Wincey Thompson Blake and their children (Taylor, Tom, Dave, Bob, Martha and Elizabeth), 1 p.m. June 13, Blackwood Chapel Baptist Church , 5159 Pekin Road, Pekin. Bring family records, photographs and favorite stories. Richard Culyer, 843-332-7816.

Military
Patrol Gunboat Association (Asheville and Tacoma Class PG’s, Tenders and Staffs), Aug. 4-8, Radisson Hotel, Nashville Airport, Nashville, Tenn. Terry W. McManuels, 1673 Kilt St., Virginia Beach, VA 23464, (757) 479-2261, macs@visi.net.

80th Div.-3rd Army WWII Veterans and Descendants, Aug. 11-15, Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, Va. Max R. Schmidt, PNC, 288-0983.

USS William V. Pratt (DLG-13/DDG-44), Aug. 11-15, Adam’s Mark Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y. Rodger Hall, 1286 Steakhouse Road, Knoxville, Ill. (309) 289-8750, hallr44@yahoo.com.

WAVES National Convention, Aug. 23-29, Marriott Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va. Dassa Carvey, 948 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. (757) 460-1021, dassa@att.net.

USS Canberra (CA-70/CAG-2, 1943-1970), Oct. 13-17, Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel, Florence, Ky. Ken Minick, P.O. Box 130, Belpre, OH 45714, (740) 423-8976, crewservices@usscanberra.com

Other
Glenwood and Friends gathering, 7 p.m. July 24, Thirsty’s 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro. For those who lived in Glenwood, Hunter Hills, Southmonth, Hillsdale Park, Rolling Roads or Ardmore Park between 1950 and 1970. Music and heavy hors d’oeuvres. $20 per person before July 1, $25 after. Visit www.glenwoodandfriendsgathering.shutterfly.com or e-mail Toni Saunders Slayton at tsly12@aol.com or Marsha Chambers Cooley at granmacool@triad.rr.com.

Schools
Bartlett Yancey Senior High, class of 1990. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

Dudley High, class of 1963, July 22-25, Niagara Falls. Other classes and the community are invited to travel with them. sroseboro2@triad.rr.com or Mary DeGraffenriedt, 282-2777.

Dudley High, class of 1980, July 16-17, Sheraton, 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro. Felicia, 362-8708, or dudleyclassof80@yahoo.com.

Grimsley Senior High, class of 1965, 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Elks Club, 2201 Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Kevin Reid, 299-2305 or kevin@elliottco.com.

Grimsley Senior High, class of 1970, Aug. 13-14. Carolyn Phillips, cphillips80@triad.rr.com.

Grimsley Senior High, class of 1980, Oct. 8-9. Ken Anderson, kanderson@exfinancial.com or http://www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1980.

Grimsley High, class of 1990, Oct. 8-9, Peter Amidon, 587-8114, amidonp@yahoo.com, http://www.whirlies1990.com/.

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

Northwest Guilford High, class of 1970, Oct. 16, Cardinal Country Club, 5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro. Mary Sykes Buchan nan, 889-8444.

Page High, class of 1970, Oct. 8-9. Collecting contact information on classmates and creating e-mail and mailing list. PageHigh1970@gmail.com or Nancy Elkins Abrams, 288-9746.

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, Sept. 24-26, “Together Again in 2010.” Register. www.Page1990.com or Alicia Patterson Cone, alcone6@yahoo.com or 707-1524.

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, Jewish Family Services, Greensboro. 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. third Tuesday, Pleasant Garden United Methodist Church, 4834 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Bruce Fletcher, 373-4816.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Thursday, Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Agnes Dixon, 643-6523.

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.

Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Bill’s Pizza Pub, 2607 High Point Road, Greensboro. Bill Hofer, 621-4750.

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

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

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. June 18: Tom Lamont, director of Civic Club Development, Boys and Girls Home. 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. June 17: Mike Weaver, retired entrepreneur. 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.

International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Assembly 23, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Greensboro Masonic Lodge, 425 W. Market St., Greensboro. Ages 11-20. gsorainbows@yahoo.com or 253-3557.

Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Jo Anne Lovette, 885-9808.

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.

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.

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.

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. www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

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 Army Food Drive. 508-6416 or elitecollab@yahoo.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, 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.

Greater Triad Postal Customer Council, 11:30 a.m. June 16, USPS Eastern Facilities Service Office, Second Floor Conference Room, Air Park East, 7029 Albert Pick Road, Greensboro. Lunch served to all registered attendees. Free. Register by June 14. Charles Greer, 435-2459.

Greensboro Sons of Italy Jim Valvano Lodge #2861, 6:30 p.m. third Saturday, location varies. www.gsoitaly.com or info@gsoitaly.com.

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.

Guilford College Community Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Libby Hill Seafood, 3920 Cotswold Ave., Greensboro. Visitors welcome. Nancy Ratledge, 299-3976 or mcratledge@aol.com.

High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. third Wednesday, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 885-1859.

League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, noon meal, 12:15 p.m. speaker third Tuesday, Haywood Duke Room, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Meal optional. $10. Meal reservations required. 643-2131 or tkwhitacre@triad.rr.com.

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.

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, 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, American Red Cross Building, 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.

SMART Recovery, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Faith Action International House, 705 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Secular substance abuse support group. 855-6754.

Society of Financial Service Professionals, monthly breakfast membership meeting, 7:30 a.m. third Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club. 292-5088 or SFSPgreensboro@triad.rr.com.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Col. John Sloan camp, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Golden Corral Restaurant, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Don Saunders, 299-2996.

Speakerpreneurs Club, noon Thursdays, Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurs, 2007 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 379-5001.

Sunrise Toastmasters, 7-8 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., Room 43, Greensboro. Free. Tom Loughlin, etl704@yahoo.com or 508-4420.

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

Triad American Singles Golf, 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting, second Monday, Out West Steakhouse, 1185 N.C. 66 S., Kernersville. www.triad.singlesgolf.com or Steve Motsinger, 785-1409.

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 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 of the Triad listings, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Novel Writers, 7 p.m. third Wednesday; Advanced Fiction Writers, 6 p.m. third Thursday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

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@bellsouth.net.

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

Marine Corps League — Lance Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment 1209. Honorably discharged Marines and FMF corpsmen eligible. Mark Grimley, 524-0426 or Bob Petka, 446-0144.

Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. social hour and meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Danny Bracken, commandant, 399-1017.

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
Bessemer Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Monday, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1810 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 275-2291.

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.

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.

Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Organization focusing on the mother. Donna, 685-5565.

Professional Women’s Network, 7:45-9 a.m. Fridays, 3150 N. Elm St., (upstairs in BBT/REMAX building), Greensboro. www.pwngreensboro.org or Ann Hardee, 327-8440, annhardee@remax.net.

TriadMommies Mocha Mondays, 9 a.m. Mondays, Cup of Serenity, 3729 Farmington Drive, Greensboro. 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.

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.