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

“The Beauty of Friends” An Art Event Celebrating Creative Connections, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 3, Proximity Hotel, Greensboro. Benefits breast cancer research. $25 per person. 286-6620 or earlier.org.

N. C. Unit of The Herb Society of America’s Annual Herb Sale, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 7, Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. Sale proceeds fund educational events, scholarships and grants. www.ncherbsociety.org.

Pinto Bean Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 803 16th St., Greensboro. Take out orders available at 10:30 a.m. $5. Benefits Rachel and David Caldwell House Adult Day Care/Health Facility. 375-3380.

Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 7-9, noon-5 p.m. April 10,  Ten Thousand Villages, 1564-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. About 300 rugs, each handmade in Pakistani homes by fairly paid adult artisans, available for sale. 275-1204.

Introduction to Oriental Rug Seminar, 7 p.m. April 7, Ten Thousand Villages, 1564-A Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. 275-1204.

Benefit Fundraiser, 7 a.m. April 9, Mount Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road, Whitsett. Yard sale, bake sale and silent auction. Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m.; hot dogs, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Yard sale table rentals, $10. Benefits uninsured 23-year-old with Hodgkins Lymphoma. 697-1561.

“Country/Western Toast,” 3:55 p.m. April 9, Evangel Fellowship Church of God in Christ, 2207 E. Cone Blvd., Greensboro. Wear country/western attire. Honors pastor Platt. $35. Donate $50 a minute to share a good story and Toast Platt. Register. Benefits Building Fund. 272.6564 or wellsmem@bellsouth.net.

Natural Triad’s Health and Wellness Show 2011, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Free. More than 100 exhibitors from businesses throughout the Southeast and seminars from physicians and health experts on a variety of topics. 369-4170.

Annual Yard Sale, April 9, Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, High Point. Call for times. Laurel, 883-8531.

Walk to Cure Diabetes, 10 a.m. April 9, High Point Central High School, 801 Ferndale Blvd., High Point. Register. www.jdrf.org.

Yard Sale, Baked Goods Sale, Silent Auction, 7 a.m. April 11, Mount Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Road, Whitsett. Table rentals, $10. Breakfast and lunch. Benefits Jenna Kirkman, uninsured Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage 2 patient. 697-1561.

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. 379-006 or www.downtownfridays.com.

Festival of Service, 1-5 p.m. April 3, Downtown Greenway, Intersection of Eugene Street and Bragg Street, Greensboro. Rain date, April 10. Music, concessions, inflatables, games. Highlights services and service opportunities of local organizations. 271-5959, Ext. 339.

North Carolina Artisans at Market Celebration, 7-9 p.m. April 4, Market Square Courtyard, 317 W. High Ave., High Point. Barbecue, native moonshine and wine, entertainment, gathering of artisans. Host is Linwood Furniture. 884-8700.

Free Community Dinner, 5-7 p.m. April 8, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. Baked spaghetti, grilled cheese sandwiches, desserts, drink. Donations will be accepted so that ministries of Hopewell UMC may go forward. 431-9507.

Guilford Parent Academy’s Healthy Family Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9, Smith High School, 2407 S. Holden Road, Greensboro. Free. Healthy activities, speakers, wholesome food, health screenings, giveaways and prizes. 279-4924.

Natural Triad’s Health and Wellness Show 2011, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Free. More than 100 exhibitors from businesses throughout the Southeast and seminars from physicians and health experts on a variety of topics. 369-4170.

School Success Without Added Stress, 9 a.m.-noon April 9, The Piedmont School, 815 Old Mill Road, High Point. $35. Reading and writing strategies to use when helping child, test taking tips. 883-0992.

Free Children & Youth Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9, American Legion Post 53 at 729 Creekridge Road, Greensboro. For ages 3-13. Face painting, bouncy castles, games, animals and more. Lee Boxman, 337-1082.
Gateway Gardens Phase 1 Public Celebration, 2-5 p.m. April 10, corner of East Lee and Florida Streets, Greensboro. 373-2199 or www.GreensboroBeautiful.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. (800) 733-2767.

Drives
■ 1:30-6 p.m. April 4, Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 314 Muir’s Chapel Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. April 4, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 5, UNCG, 500 Stirling St., Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7, Carolina Bank, 101 Spring St., Greensboro.
■ 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 8, Guilford College - Founders Hall, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8, Northern Guilford High School, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro.
■ 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 9, Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, 3719 Pinetop Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES
What is White? 7-8:30 p.m. April 4, Tannenbaum Room of the Greensboro Central Library, 219 N. Church St.. Will discuss teaching about racism. 273-0229 or send an e-mail to cmorse@guilford.edu.

Women’s Self-Defense Course, 6-8 p.m. April 6, High Point YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Instruction in personal defense and information on home, street and vehicle safety. Register. 882-4126 or cvernon@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Mother and Daughter Self Esteem Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. For mothers and their fifth through eighth grade daughters. How to better communicate. Free. Lunch included. Register.  275-6090.

Professional Wedding Guild Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. April 13, Sheraton Greensboro Four Season, Victoria Ballroom, 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro. Bridal Panel discusses their wedding planning experiences. $20, includes lunch. Register. www.pwgnc.com.

“Truck Safety Evolution,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13, Holiday Inn Greensboro Airport, 6426 Burnt Poplar Road, Greensboro. Safety and compliance seminar. Register. www.idealease.com/safety.

Bridge, Defense in the 21st Century, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, started March 28, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Eight weeks. $110. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Bridge, Play of the Hand in the 21st Century, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, started March 30, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Eight weeks. $110. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Bridge, Bidding in the 21st Century, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, started March 31, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Eight weeks. $110. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Anger Management, S. L. I. D. E. S., Inc., 800 W. Smith St., Suite 206, Greensboro. Morning, afternoon, evening classes. One class a week for six weeks. 273-9889.

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.

ShepNet Computer Center for Seniors, managed by Shepherd’s Center volunteers, offers eight different courses at low cost for people age 50+. For brochure, call 378-0766.

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). 339-9715 or www.meetup.com/gsg.

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. 209-5539, 274-5337 or www.thearthousestudios.com.

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

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro and Kernersville. 378-0487 or www.youngrembrandts.com/piedmont.

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, Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, Greensboro. Entrance off of Pisgah Church Road. $5. 339-9715.

RECREATION
Who Got Hoops Basketball Invitational, April 8-10. $175 per team. Teams from nearby states invited. Teams that register first will be given priority scheduling for challenge game on April 8. Maximum of 20 teams will be accepted. All teams are guaranteed three games. Anthony Ellison, 883-3480.

Bingo, doors open at 5:15 p.m., play 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.

Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Greensboro Grange, 4909 Guilford School Road, Greensboro. $25 per semester, first time free. 282-6507, 725-2760, gsoscds.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.

Shag Dance Classes, Wednesdays, Guilford College area. Small groups or private lessons. $45 per person for four-week session. 312-3214 or 312-3143.

Town & Country Cloggers, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro. All ages. Non-competitive. Marti Rawlings, 375-4054.

REUNIONS
Schools
Dudley High School, class of 1972, planning 40th reunion. Send address information to P.O. Box 5818, Greensboro, N.C. 27435 or call 861-8625 or 574-0140.

Page High, class of 1961, June 11, Greensboro Downtown Marriott, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Page50th@me.com.

Page High, class of 1971. Planning stages. Sign up at 1971.pagealumniandfriends.org.

Page High, class of 1981, Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Page-Grimsley Weekend. Register. www.phs81reunion.com. E-mail pictures to phs81pics@gmail.com.

Page High, class of 2001, Sept. 30-Oct. 1. whitney.mcvey@gmail.com.

SENIORS
Seniors in Motion, Total Fitness, 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Wednesday class includes yoga and blood pressure screening. $30 a month. Marcia, 852-4829, Ext. 222, or mhermelin@shalomgreensboro.org.

Seniors in Motion, Gentle Yoga, 11-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Includes blood pressure screening. $25 a month. Marcia, 852-4829, Ext. 222, or mhermelin@shalomgreensboro.org.

Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $6. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tuesday, Moriah United Methodist Church, 3611 Liberty Road, Greensboro. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 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 ages 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.

Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. 509-9879.

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 Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro.

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. 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.

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Bill’s Pizza, 1431-A N.C. 68 N., Oak Ridge. Annette Joyce, 382-8629.

Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Steve Bailor 851-1003, Sbailor@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. 617-0152 or www.summitrotary.org.

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

SPECIAL INTEREST
Aextreme Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Thursdays except last Thursday of the month, Aetna Insurance, 4050 Piedmont Parkway, High Point. Visitors and new members welcome. Amy Hale, amy.hale@volvo.com or Marcia Hartmann, hartmannme1@aetna.com.

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, 472-6636, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041, alphachialum@triad.rr.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, 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.

Creative Job Seekers, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Board room at Moses Cone MedCenter, 2630 Willard Dairy Road, High Point. Advice and guidance for those seeking re-employment. 643-0279 or 884-5164.

Debtors Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly St., Greensboro. Doors lock at 6:10 p.m. 917-0901, www.debtorsanonymous.org.

Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598, portraithouse@juno.com.

DivorceCare/DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)/The Big “D” (Divorce Recovery for Teens), 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Christian-based support group for divorced/separated. Separate support groups for grade school children (DC4K) and teenagers of divorced (The Big “D”). Register. Preschool child care available. 288-3824.

Dudley Alumni, Greensboro Chapter, 4 p.m. second Sunday, St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 600 E. Florida St., Greensboro. Willie Adams, jbd63pres@yahoo.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, 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, Ted Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. Nicola Mattis, nicola_mattis@hotmail.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 Lecture League, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. first Thursday, Greensboro Country Club. Oct.-May, no Jan. meeting. Marilyn Cotten-McMichael.

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.

Guilford County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, 7 p.m. first Monday, Guilford County Emergency Services, 1002 Meadowood St., Greensboro. Jim Waynick, Guilford County emergency coordinator. jwayn26534@gmail.com.

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.

Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Literary discussion group, alternating readings of short stories, essays, travel, food writing. wilmabates@triad.rr.com.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, mission is to promote recovery and optimize the quality of life of those living with mental illness by providing education, advocacy and support for individuals, their families and others living in Guilford County. 370-4264 or namihelp@aol.com.

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.

Rolling Roads Community Watch, 7 p.m. first Monday, Christ Wesleyan Church, 2400 S. Holden Road, Greensboro.

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

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

Social Capital Network, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays except third Thursday, Cup of Serenity, 3729-A Farmington Drive, Greensboro. $5. 508-6416 or elitecollab@yahoo.com.

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.

Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Fraternity House, 2264 U.S. 29 N., 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. April 5: Ted Hamby, “Update on the Department of Insurance’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Implementation.” 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. 774-4044 or www.thechorus.com.

Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Improve communication and leadership skills. 508-5870 or triadtm.org.

United Daughters of the Confederacy, 2 p.m. April 9, Greensboro Historical Museum on Summit Ave. April Tea presented by Children of the Confederacy. Self-guided museum tour follows. Pat Johnson jjohnson48@triad.rr.com.

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, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Poetry Writers, 7:30 p.m. first Monday; Eclectic Fiction, 9:30 a.m. first Thursday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

Xi Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, different members homes. Kathy Kilbride, 841-8520.

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.

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
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.

Professional Women’s Network, 7:45-9 a.m. Fridays, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Tita Wofford, tdwofford@bellsouth.net or http://www.pwngreensboro.org.

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, 986-6121, or tmarshall16@triad.rr.com.

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. Register Wednesday before Monday meeting. 254-5889.

YOUTHS
Teen Social Connection, 6-11 p.m. April 9, Trotter Recreation Center, 3906 Betula St., Greensboro. Free. For ages 13-19. Icebreakers, board games, music, dancing, food, etc. Erica Peoples, 587-5791.

Teach a Kid to Fish (ages 5-16), 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7, High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St., Jamestown. Reservations begin April 4. Registration: 8 a.m. Event: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Children learn the basics of fishing and about fish and animal habitats, fish anatomy, conservation and ethics, how pollution affects lakes and streams, boating and fishing safety and personal responsibility. Lunch provided. Fishing tournament. 883-3498.

Beginning Modern Dance, 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., Greensboro. Ages 6-12. $10 per month. Erica Williams, 373-5871.

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

Hip Hop Dance, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., Greensboro. Ages 12-15. $10 per month. 373-5871.

Win-Win Resolutions: Brothers Organized To Serve Others (B.O.T.S.O.), 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, Coliseum Boulevard Church of Christ, 2116 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro; 5-8 p.m. Mondays, Washington Terrace Recreation Center, 108 Gordon St., High Point. For boys ages 6-18. Mentoring, tutoring, dinner. Free. Hank Wall, 230-1232 or hank@winwinresolutions.org.

Win-Win Resolutions: Ladies Organized To Serve Others (L.O.T.S.O.), 4:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Union Memorial Church, 1012 E. Lee St., Greensboro; 4:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Temple Memorial Baptist Church, 1458 Cedrow Drive, High Point. For girls ages 6-18. Mentoring, tutoring, dinner. Free. Nina Williams, 230-1232 or nina@winwinresolutions.org.

Taekwondo & Kenpo Martial Arts, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., Greensboro. Ages 6-15. $20 per month. Willie Reynolds, 288-5482.

Youth Low-Impact Aerobics, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Warnersville Recreation Center, 601 Doak St., Greensboro. Ages 6-15. $20 per month. Willie Reynolds, 288-5482.