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
Dining Out for Hunger in the Triad, May 3. Participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of their sales on May 3 to Crisis Control Ministry in Forsyth County, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Alamance County Community Services Agency. www.diningoutforhunger.org.
Annual Book Sale, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 5-6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 288-4721.
Woofs and Hoofs Country Bash, noon-5 p.m. May 7, Harley Davidson, 538 Farragut, Greensboro. Benefits Ruff Love Rescue Safe Haven Rescue and Retirement. Ginnny Wiltsey, ginny@classysassypaws.com.
Triad Vision Walk Organizing Reception and Celebration, 10 a.m. registration and networking, 10:30 a.m.-noon May 7, The Palace Restaurant, 301 Norwalk St., Second Floor, Greensboro. Guest speaker, Michelle Crawford, social worker for the blind. Register. (919) 781-8014. FUSION 2011, Outdoor Music Festival Celebration, 1 p.m. May 7, FaithWalk Church, 485 Brightwood Church Road, Gibsonville. Features contemporary Christian music artists Superchick, Manafest, Bread of Stone and Southbound Fearing, making up The Reinvention Tour. Benefits Victory Junction. Suggested donation, $5. 516-6240 or www.fusion-fest.com.
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.
Blessing of the Animals, 3 p.m. May 1, Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Drive, Greensboro. Pets must be on leashes or in carriers. 288-5452.
I’m Having an Art Attack!” 7 p.m. May 2, Greensboro Day School’s Center for the Arts. Free. Former Travel Channel host and professor of art history at Averett University kicks off Greensboro Day School’s Arts Week by discussing why he loves art.
Passport 2 Success Career Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro. $10. Register. www.digtriad.com.
National Day of Prayer Mid-day Prayer Gathering, noon-1 p.m. May 5, Phil G. McDonald Plaza, 220 S. Greene St., Greensboro. 299-3209.
Gibsonville Spring Festival, Sponsored by the Gibsonville Merchants Association and Gospel Fest, Sponsored by Hearts on Fire Ministry, May 7. Children’s area with pony rides, arts, crafts, etc. Call 449-6688 for times and location.
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. Volunteer Orientation: noon-1 p.m. May 3. Register. http://www.redcross.org.
Drives
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 1, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. May 2, Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 5, Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road, Summerfield. In honor of Jason Schauble.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 6, Center for Creative Leadership, 1 Leadership Place, Greensboro.
■ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 6, Northwest Guilford High School, 5240 NW School Road, Greensboro.
■ 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 7, Buff Natural Nail Bar, 305 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro.
■ noon-4:30 p.m. May 8, REI, 3334 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
CLASSES
What Is White? 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, Tannenbaum Room of the Greensboro Central Library, 219 N. Church St.. Will discuss health disparities. 273-0229 or send email to cmorse@guilford.edu.
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.
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
Lake Clean Up & Canoe Trip, 2-6 p.m. May 1, Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina. All ages. Free. Participants receive a free boat launch, rental jon-boat, canoe or kayak for the entire day for their clean-up efforts. Hot dog picnic, 4 p.m. 449-2078.
Spring Steppers Walking Adventures, 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, May 3-31. May 3, Haw River Trail Glencoe Paddle Access Trail, meet at gazebo. All ages. Free. 229-3150.
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.
High Point Central, class of 1986, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, High Point Central’s Homecoming football game, A.J. Simeon Stadium. 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Midnight at Centennial Station, 121 S. Centennial St., High Point. Featured DJ, Mike Seamon. $25, single; $40, couple. Register by Aug. 1. Make checks or money orders payable to: High PointC Class of ‘86 Fund. Mail to: High PointC Class of ‘86 Fund, 401 Crestline Drive, High Point, N.C. 27260. 1986HighPointC@gmail.com or brianchendrix@gmail.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.
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@Rotary 7690.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.
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 7 p.m. May 5, Kloster Center, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Mary Lisk, 852-5014.
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, alpha chialum@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.
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, 5:30 p.m. May 4, Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee 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.
Road to Recovery Volunteer Transportation Driver Training, 9:30-11 a.m. May 3, Cancer Resource Center at High Point Regional Cancer Center. Volunteers provide rides for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Held quarterly. Register. 878-6000, Ext. 3261.
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. May 3: Fran Sembert, director of Eagle Business Services and Managed Care for Eagle Physicians and Associates. 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.
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 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.
YOUTHS
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.
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. 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, 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.
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