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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.

Events
Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event, 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.

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.

11th Annual Scrabble Challenge, 6-7 p.m. register, 7-8:45 p.m. game play, April 12, West Market Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Reading Connections fundraiser event. $35 to play, $30 to watch. 230-2223 or info@readingconnections.org.

On Stage!, 7 p.m. April 14, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro. Honorary chair, Anthony Dean Griffey. County-wide showcase of 20 student performances. Benefits Guilford Education Alliance and arts education in Guilford County Schools. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

Annual Spring Greek Food & Pastry Sale, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 14, Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. $8 per plate. Benefits local charities and international relief efforts. Sponsor: Ladies Philoptochos Society. 292-8013.

Barbershop Chorus Concert, 7:30 p.m. April 15, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Love offering will be received to benefit missions. Ken Gordon, 288-4491 or kengordon@triad.rr.com.

Inaugural Doggy Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16, DogPark at Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, Greensboro. Rain date, April 17. Raise awareness and funds for canine and equine causes, including the SPCA of the Triad and Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement. $10 per dog. 323-3133.

Spring Bazaar and Bake Sale, 7-11 a.m. April 16, Flat Rock United Methodist Church, 6720 N.C. 158 East, Stokesdale. Country style breakfast, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, etc. 643-5700.

McLeansville Lions Club’s First Yard Sale of the Season, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16, 1124 Mount Hope Church Road, McLeansville. Vendor spaces, $10. Old and used eyeglasses collected. Hot dogs, drinks, snacks, etc. 697-1619.

SPECIAL EVENTS
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.

Young Readers Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16, Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St., Jamestown. Ten regional authors of books for young people and children, two storytellers and more. 454-4815.

Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16, High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St., Jamestown. Free. Ages 1-10. Inflatables, train ride, carousel, concessions. 883-3498.

Shred Day, 9 a.m.-noon April 16, Greensboro Coliseum parking lot, northeast corner of Lee and Chapman streets, Greensboro. Limit: Eight banker’s boxes per trip. 632-4979.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. April 16, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7, $3 children, free for children 5 and younger. Benefits building fund. Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. 431-9507.

16th Annual Paver Days, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16, 5591 Garden Village Way, Greensboro. Yard Sale. Patio Installation Demonstration, 10 a.m. Appointments for free patio and landscape design, 9 a.m.-12:30. Call in advance to make appointment. 665-1771.

Celebrate Mother Earth with “Green” Solutions, 3 p.m. April 16, Wildflower Walk, 2652 N.C. 62 East, Liberty. Free event for families to increase “Living with Awareness.” Registration required. Christiana, cdyson83@yahoo.com.

10th Annual Children’s Jubilee, 4 p.m. April 17, Howard Chubbs Enrichment Center, Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa St., Greensboro. Sponsor: Women’s Workforce WEB. Gathering of youth choirs for singing and rejoicing. 370-4687.

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. Chance to win one of two pairs of domestic airline tickets from Delta Air Lines through June 30. (800) 733-2767.

Drives
■ 2:30-7 p.m. April 11, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Old Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge.
■ 2-7 p.m. April 12, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7:30 p.m. April 14, Guilford College United Methodist Church, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro.
■ 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 15, Western Guilford High School, 409 Friendway Drive, Greensboro.
■ 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 15, Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Guilford County Civitan Council sponsors. Mimi’s Cafe provides muffins and a gift basket drawing. Chance to win one of two pairs of Delta Air Lines tickets. For appointments, 852-7811.

CLASSES
Understanding the Truths and Myths of Child Protective Services, 9-11:30 a.m. April 12, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development office, 1500 Pinecroft Road, 4th Floor Training Room, Greensboro. Free. Gives definitions and indicators of child abuse and neglect, how to file a claim, how to identify the signs of maltreatment, and how to respond to a child’s disclosure of such. Register. www.PartnersEndingHomelessness.org/.

Accessing Services for the Elderly and Disabled, 2-4:30 p.m. April 13, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development office, 1500 Pinecroft Road, 4th Floor Training Room, Greensboro. Free. www.PartnersEndingHomelessness.org/training.pHighPoint.

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.

“Jesus, The Jewish Theologian,” 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. April 14, Franciscan Center, 233 Greene St., Greensboro. With Richard Collings, retired professor, missionary, lecturer and author. $5, includes lunch. Register by April 12.

Business Leadership Lunch Series by Leadership Worx, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 14, Undercurrent Restaurant, 327 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Facilitator: Dr. Tomi Bryan. $85. Register. April 14: Reaching New Heights. 275-9893 or http://www.l-worx.com/.

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.

“Everyone’s Got One!” with Kim Weitcamp, 7:30 p.m. April 21, CityArts Drama Center, Lower Level, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. $5, Triad Story Exchange members; $8. Simple steps to turn memories into stories that people will ask to hear again and again. Register by April 14. Make checks payable to “NCStoryfest, Inc.” and send it to Beth Sheffield, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro, 27402. Contact her at 373-3617 or Beth.sheffield@greensboro-nc.gov.

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
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.piedmonthikingand outingclub.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.

AARP 3745, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Mahi’s Seafood Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner and speaker. Joe Tracey, 855-6855.

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.

Old-Timers Glenwood Breakfast, 8 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. People who grew up in Glenwood during the ’30s-’50s. Charles O’Brien, 664-9222.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Lunch and speaker. All current federal employees as well as retired federal employees and their spouses welcome. 273-8861.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Tuesday, Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Bruce Fletcher, 993-8905.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Thursday, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola St., Stokesdale. 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.

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

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@Rotary 7690.org.

Gate City Civitan, 6 p.m. order meal, 6:30 p.m. program and meeting, second and fourth Tuesday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring.com.

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

Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. All Master Masons welcome. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.

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 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.my space.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. 253-3557, gsorainbows@yahoo.com.

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

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.

Sierra Club, Piedmont Plateau Group, 7 p.m. refreshments; 7:30-9 p.m. second Tuesday, Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St., Greensboro. September-June. Guests welcome. 275-6403.

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.

American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Congregational United Church of Christ, Radiance Drive, Greensboro. 294-0050.

APICS Professional Development Meeting, 5:30 p.m. registration/social, 7 p.m. speaker, April 12, Volvo Corp Communications Center, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. April 12: The Successful Pathway to Sustaining the Benefits of Lean. Cost varies. www.triadapics.org.

Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Mondays, YWCA Greensboro, 4002 Spring Garden St., Greensboro. 273-3461, Ext. 118.

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.

Civil War Discussion Group, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro. 282-1875.

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, 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.

 Furniture City Kennel Club, 6:30 p.m. second Monday, Board Room at YMCA of Greater High Point, 150 W. Hartley Drive, High Point. www.furniturecitykennelclub.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 Chapter of the N.C. Society of Medical Assistants, 6 p.m. bring your own dinner, 6:30 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, second Tuesday, Dr. Murphy and Wainer, 1130 N. Church St., Greensboro. 832-8140.

Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir-Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Sept.-May. Stephanie Kiss, 870-0080, greensborojuniors@yahoo.com.

Greensboro Newcomers Club New Member Coffee, 10 a.m. second Wednesday, private home. Meets August-May. 554-1641.

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.

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. September-May. Regent Etta Reid, 643-0096, or etreid@aol.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 Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets September-May. Peggy Bell, 887-2329.

Italian-American Social Club, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 282-5363.

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.

N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John’s UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro, or president’s home. Service-oriented sorority. Yearly dues, $25. Seeking new members. Joy Ellison, 854-6082 or gsojoync1@aol.com.

Piedmont Triad Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Magnolia Manor, 8818 W. Market St., Colfax. April 14: “Lighting: the Latest Innovations in Lighting.” 767-6730, Ext. 155, or cnisbet@sciworks.org.

Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmontpiphi.blogspot.com/

Piedmont Triad N.C. Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, 5:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Volvo Communication Building, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. Diann Barbacci, diann_barbacci@mohawkind.com or www.usGreensboroc-ptnc.org.

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

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.

T. Gilbert Pearson Chapter of the National Audubon Society, 7 p.m. second Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. April 14: Ticks, spiders and venomous snakes of the Piedmont, how to practice safety while exploring nature. Free. 316-1339.

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 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.

Writers’ Group of the Triad, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Children’s Writers, 7 p.m. second Thursday (call 854-3597 for location); Memoir Writers, 1:30 p.m. second Monday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

VETERANS
Steve Millikin Black Cap Veterans Group Breakfast, 8 a.m. April 16, Golden Corral, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. No due but breakfast on your own. Speaker: Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Ted Crichton. Wade Phillips, 632-1737.

American Ex-Prisoners of War, Greater Greensboro Chapter, noon third Saturday, Masonic Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro. 275-4144.

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

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
Concerning Women Seminar on Weight Loss and Anti-aging, 7 p.m. April 19, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 North Elm St., High Point. Register. 878-6888.

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

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.

P3 Power Boost — An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Woman’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Topic: The Power of Passion, Purpose and Vision. $30, $20 for first-time guests. P3 LifeLine members, $15. Lisa Thomas, 988-2383, or Lisa@TheP3Group.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.

YOUTHS
Greensboro Youth Council Neon Party, 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 15, Greensboro Coliseum. High school students. Wear neon outfit. $5. 373-2738.

Advanced Babysitting, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30, Greensboro Chapter American Red Cross, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $60. Register. 332-6902.

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.