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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.

Giving Bean Project, last Friday, Green Bean, 341 S. Elm St., Greensboro. The Green Bean will donate 10 percent of the profits the last Friday of every month to a featured charity. 601-3917.

Events
Lessons for Life Free Fundraising Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. April 26, Proximity Hotel, 704 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Benefits Music Academy of North Carolina. 379-8748.

Friends of Scouting Breakfast event, 7:30 a.m. April 26, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Benefits Old North State Council. Guest speaker, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble. 378-9166.

YWCA Administrative Professional Assistant Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. April 27, High Point Country Club, 800 Country Club Drive, High Point. $30. 882-4126.

Pratt Family Fundraising Gala and Auction, 6 p.m. April 28, Koury Convention Center, Greensboro. Sponsor: Pratt Family Foundation. Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs fundraiser. $50. 273-5572.

Autism Awareness Charity Golf Classic, 11:30 a.m. April 29, Bryan Park Golf Course, Greensboro. $125 per golfer. 207-1237 or www.asncgc. org.

“High Point Festival of Cultures: Let’s Party Baby! We Were Born This Way!” 4-10:30 p.m. April 29, Mendenhall Transportation Terminal and High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Play, “Let The Children Tell,” 5:30 p.m.; play, “The Life and Times of Fannie Lou Hamer,” 8 p.m. $5. Benefits Katy Borum, a Southwest High School sophomore, who has profound medical issues. 883-3289.

North Carolina NFWalk for Children’s Tumor Foundation and the Fight Against Neurofibromatosis, 9:30 a.m. 5K run, 10 a.m. 5K walk, April 30, Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro. Includes wheelchairs, strollers, pets. www.fightnf.org.

Annual Spring Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, Stokesdale. Ham and sausage biscuits available for breakfast; hot dogs for lunch. 643-4850.

Fish Fry, 1-5 p.m. April 30, Advanced Auto, 1060 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro. $6, plates; $4, fish sandwich. Benefits S.T.A.R.S. (Striving To Achieve Real Success). 275-0783.

Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Chicken Barbecue, 4-7 p.m. April 30, 5959 Hickory Grove Road, Greensboro. Take out or eat in. $8. 299-8361.

Hot Dogs and Baked Goods Sale, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 30, Vickrey United Methodist Church, 5348 Vickrey Chapel Road, Greensboro. Hot dogs, $1.50 each. 299-4675.

Indoor Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30, Irving Park United Methodist Church, 1510 Cone Blvd., Greensboro. Bake sale, handmade jewelry, hot dog lunch and more. Benefits missions and youth fellowship. 202-1686.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Easter Egg Hunt, 9:15 a.m. April 24, Greensboro Christian Church, 3232 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. More than 5,000 eggs. Also, Sunrise Service, 7 a.m.; free community breakfast, 8:15 a.m.; and worship service, 10 a.m. www.greensborochristianchurch.org.

Spring Community Forum, 7 p.m. April 26, The Piedmont School, 815 Old Mill Road, High Point. With Dr. Mark Roberts. Three methods that address vision disorders affecting behavior and performance. 883-0992.

Jennifer Etnier, Author of “Bring Your ‘A’ Game: A Young Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness,” 6:30 p.m. April 26, Page High School auditorium. Greensboro Batting Center 8U travel baseball team fundraiser. $10. www.Greensborocbaseball.com/.

Transient Transfer Greensboro, Public Forum, 5:30-6:30 April 27, Green Hill Center Gallery, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Public discussion led by Tara Sandercock of The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro about the community project Transient Transfer Greensboro with artist Fatimah Tuggar. 333-7460.

Society of Financial Service Professionals, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. April 27, Starmount Forest Country Club. Piedmont Business Ethics Award Luncheon; honors local companies with high ethical business standards. Pat Schaaf. 292-5088 or SFSPgreensboro@triad.rr.com.

High Point Festival of Cultures, 4-10:30 p.m. April 29, Mendenhall Transportation Terminal & High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. During the festival, short pieces will be presented on stage between performances that educate the public about fair, safe, and affordable housing. 883-3125.

Health and Wellness Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax. More than 30 health care and service organizations will be displaying or demonstrating fitness techniques and healthy living. Free blood pressure screenings, cholesterol and glucose checks, osteoporosis peripheral screenings and hearing and vision screenings. 668-4900.

Art Daze, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30, Creekside Park Recreation Center, 214 Park Drive, Archdale. 802-1957 or info@nwrcac.org.

“Celebration in the Park,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30, Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon St., High Point. Classic car display, health fair free food, games and items for sale. 883-3685.

GenFest, noon-5 p.m. April 30, High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., High Point. Heritage Research Center presents its annual family and local history and culture festival. 883-3637 or ncroom@higHigh Pointointnc.gov.

Garden Boutique Open House, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 30, 414-B State St., Greensboro. With Diana Gardner-Williams of DianaDigsDirt. 392-4031.

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
■ 2-6:30 p.m. April 25, All Saints Episcopal Church, 4211 Wayne Road, Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 27, Elon University School of Law, 101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
■ 1:30-6 p.m. April 28, Canterbury School, 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. April 28, Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Road, Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 29, Dudley High School, 1200 Lincoln St., Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 30, Greensboro Christian Church, 3232 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30, Whitsett Fire Department, 813 N.C. 61, Whitsett.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 1, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES
Safe Sex, Peer Pressure, GED, Truancy, 6-8 p.m. April 25, Baldwin Chapel Education Center, 1202 Leonard Ave. High Point. 883-3685.

Hazardous Waste Disposal, Fire Safety, Lead Paint, Code Enforcement, 6-8 p.m. April 26, Highland Mills United Methodist Church, 1015 Mill Ave., High Point. 883-3685.

“Ten Easy and Cost-Effective Energy Saving Renovations,” 7-9 p.m. April 26 or 28, Room 152, Continuing Education Center, 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. With Andrew J. Courts Jr. of N.C. Energy Partners. Register. Free. EasyEnergySavings@gmail.com.

Avoid Foreclosure, Re-modification loan, Reduce Debt, Saving for Retirement, 6-8 p.m. April 27, Macedonia Family Resource Center, 401 Lake Ave., High Point. 883-3685.

State of Housing in High Point Bus Tour, 8:30-11 a.m. April 27, High Point YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. 883-3125.
Coordinating Self-Deployed, Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro. $25-$30 per participant for non-members. 373-1633 or http://emergencyvolunteermgmt.eventbrite.com/

Community Resource Network, Avoid Foreclosure, Adult & Youth Obesity, 6-7 p.m. April 28, West End Community Center, 901 English Road, High Point. 883-3685.

Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, High PointCAV, Law Enforcement, Gangs, 6-8 p.m. April 29, Southside Community Center, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. 883-3685.

Small Business and Entrepreneurs, Library Resources for Nonprofits and Online Foundation Funding, noon-2 p.m. April 30, Washington Terrace Park Community Center, 101 Gordon St., High Point. Register. 883-7602.

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.

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.

ShepNet Computer Center for Seniors, managed by Shepherd’s Center volunteers, small classes on 12 topics, 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.

Holistic Energy Therapy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, West Market United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro. Love offerings accepted, $20-$25 suggested. Walk-ins welcome. Karla Greene, 848-9172 or healingtouchgHighPoint@yahoo.com.

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.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. Noncompetitive. Marti Rawlings, 375-4054.

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

Greensboro Senior High (now Grimsley), class of 1961, 50th reunion, June 3: meet and greet reception, Greensboro. June 4, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. 327-6701 or wcollins1@triad.rr.com.

James B. Dudley High School, class of 1963, monthly meeting, 10 a.m. May 14, Vance Chavis Library, 900 S. Benbow Road, Greensboro. 275-5711.

James B. Dudley High School, class of 1963, July 20-24, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 20-24, 2011. All classes and the community are invited to join. Leon, 275-5711.

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

Page High, lass of 1966, Aug. 12. 1966.pagealumniandfriends.org.

Page High, class of 1971, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. 1971. 1971.pagealumniandfriends.org.

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

Page High, class of 1986, Sept. 30-Oct. 1. www.pagehs86.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.

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
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@Rotary7690.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. April 28: Robert Wurz, owner of Stonefield Cellars. 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. 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.

Piedmont Triad Chapter Association of Fund­raising Professionals, noon buffet, 12:30-1 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Magnolia Manor, Greensboro. 286-4582, kerseye@leaders.ccl.org.

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.

Charity League of Greensboro, noon fourth Tuesday, Cardinal Country Club, Greensboro. September-May. Anita Spainhour, 288-7224.

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.

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.

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 Republican Women’s Club, 11 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. April 26: Richard Rafanovich, slide presentation, “Escape From Communism.” Guests welcome. Optional lunch. 643-3066.

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 Amateur Radio Association, 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:15 p.m. meeting, fourth Monday, Golden Corral, Wendover Avenue, Greensboro. For anyone interested in amateur radio and related subjects. info@w4gso.org or www.w4gso.org.

Greensboro Newcomers Club General Meeting, 10 a.m. fourth Thursday, location varies. Meets August-May. 644-0336 or 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.

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.

Herbal Thyme Guild, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. 685-9135.

Lady Sertoma Club, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa St., Greensboro. No July meeting. Mildred Brown, 288-8051.

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.

O. Henry Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 6 p.m. fourth Tuesday, meeting locations vary. Patricia McLaurin, pat.mclaurin@greensboro-nc.gov.

Old North State Detectorists, 9 a.m. last Saturday, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro. Metal-detecting hobbyist club. For anyone interested in treasure hunting. 855-7034.

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.

Rachel Caldwell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Betty Nichols, 282-4355.

Road to Recovery Volunteer Transportation Driver Training, 9:30-11 a.m. May 3, Aug. 2 and Nov. 1, Cancer Resource Center at High Point Regional Cancer Center. Volunteers provide rides for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Held quarterly. Register. 878-6000, Ext. 3261.

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.

SPCA of the Triad, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 375-3222.

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 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. Short-Fiction Writers, 5 p.m. last Sunday; Mystery Writers, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday, call about the meeting place; Nonfiction Writers, 7 p.m. fourth Thursday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

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

WOMEN
Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Moose Café, 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, #H, Colfax. 752-2527 or info@bpwofthetriad.org.

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 www.pwngreensboro.org.

TriadMommies Mocha Mondays, 9 a.m. Mondays, Cup of Serenity, 3729 Farmington Drive, Greensboro. Rebecca@Triad Mommies.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 Over-40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30 p.m. May 2, Mahi’s Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner/program: $20. Register by April 27. 254-5889.

YOUTHS
YWCA Greensboro Fun Days, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 25, “Rolling in Style” Bowling at Triad Lanes. $25 per day for members, $30 nonmembers. Ten percent discount if registering for whole week. Register at YWCA, 4002 Spring Garden St., Suite E, Greensboro, or visit www.ywcagsonc.org.

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

Babysitter’s Training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Greensboro Chapter American Red Cross, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. . For boys and girls ages 11-15. $55. 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.

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, 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, 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.