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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
Club Red Social Event, 6 p.m. May 19, Churchhill’s on Elm, 213 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Young professionals committed to helping the Guilford County community prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters through community service, education and social fundraising. $5 martinis. http://gso.redcross.org.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School/Feeney’s Day, 4-9 p.m. May 19, Feeney’s Frozen Yogurt Bar, 1589 Skeet Club Road, High Point. Percentage of purchases goes to school. 887-2613.

Pancake Supper, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 20, Buena Vista Lodge #21, I.O.O.F., 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Benefits Salvation Army. $7, $3.50 children 10 and younger. With bacon or sausage. 272-5236.

Green Acres Gala - “Black Tie and Blue Jeans,” 6:30-10 p.m. May 20, Children’s Museum, 200 N. Church St., Greensboro. Live music, food tastings, spirits. $50. Benefits Museum scholarship and educational program fund. 574-2898, Ext. 308, or www.gcmuseum.com.

Country Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. May 21, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4540 Hopewell Church Road, Trinity. $7, adults; $3 for ages 6-12; free for those 5 and younger. Benefits the Building Fund. 431-9507.

Running of the Green 5K Run/Walk, May 21, Children’s Museum, 200 N. Church St., Greensboro. Kids Dash, 8 a.m.; 1 Mile Run, 8:30 a.m.; 5K Competitive Runners, 8:45 a.m.; 5K Fun Runners, 8:50 a.m. Register. Can run, walk or push stroller. Backyard Birthday Bash follows, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits Museum scholarship and educational program fund. 574-2898, Ext. 308, or www.gcmuseum.com.

Greek Food Fest, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 20-21, Greek Orthodox Church, 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro. Drive-through only. Turn in one or more canned goods for the food bank and receive one free order of hot greek doughnuts. 292-8013.

American Heart Association’s Guilford Heart and Stroke Walk, May 21, Jaycee/Country Park in Greensboro. (800) 950-2482, Ex. 2211.

The Arc of Greensboro Fun and Theater Benefit, 7 p.m. May 21, The Broach Theatre, 520 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Cocktails and refreshments, 6:30 p.m. at On the Terrace at Studio B. Curtain raises, 8 p.m. $100. Play: “Love Letters.” 373-1076.

Third Annual Boots and Bandanna Benefit Auction, 5-7:30 p.m. May 21, Greensboro Christian Church, 3232 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Live and silent auction, yard sale, barbecue dinner. Benefits the church’s youth ministry. 621-5226.

Second Annual Haircut under the Tent, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, 5010 High Point Road, Greensboro. $10 haircut. Co-sponsored by the Oriental Shrine Club and Great Clips. Benefits Shriners Children’s hospital fund. gregorylg@bellsouth.net.

Friends of John Coltrane’s Second Annual Jazzy Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m. May 21, 100 High, 101 S. Main St., High Point. $35. 819-5299 or www.friendsofjohncoltrane.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Greensboro Youth Carnival, noon-8 p.m. May 15, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro. Admission: free to children 5 and younger, $2 for children ages 6 to 17 and senior citizens 55 and older and $4 for people 18 and older. Tickets, $1; some rides take three or more tickets. 373-2734.

Meet the Author Event - Summerfield’s Mary Flinn, 6-8 p.m. May 17, Bistro 150, 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Autographed copies of Flinn’s “Second Time’s a Charm” available for cash or check only. 643-6359 or www.TheOneNovel.com.

Birds and Bees Reception and Awards Ceremony, 6-9 p.m. May 18, Koury Convention Center, 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro. $50 per person. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, entertainment featuring Voices of N.C. Youth. Elizabeth Finley, (919) 226-1880 or efinley@appcnc.org.

Triad After Work Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 18, Gate City Lanes, 5502 Hornaday Road, Greensboro. Free bowling, networking, free drinks, learn about charity bowling. 285-0158 or www.336events.com.  

From Maps to GPS: Charting Today’s Course to Healthy Adulthood, May 19-20, Koury Convention Center, 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro. Pre-conference, May 18. Focus on combining modern public health best practices with tried-and-true lessons from North Carolina communities to impact young people. 919-226-1880.

Greensboro Chamber of Commerce: 2011 Piedmont Triad Business Showcase, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 19, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro. Features 144 member exhibitors. 387-8323.

Beach Music in the Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 19, Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. $7. Presenter: Children’s Home Society. May 19: The Catalinas. 274-6176, Ext. 411.

Student Film and Theater Festival, 7:30 p.m. May 19-21, Penn-Griffin School for the Arts, 1825 E. Washington Drive, High Point. 878-4615.

GitFit Greensboro Beauty & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, Smith High School. In collaboration with Smith High School’s Women of Smith. Free. nataliemiller@triad.rr.com.

Community Fun Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. Fish sandwiches with drink, $5. Water aerobics, 1-2 p.m.; Zumba, 2-3 p.m. Free weights, popcorn, games, etc. 272-2131, Ext. 12.

Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament, May 20-22, Madeleine Dassow Girl Scout Learning Center, 1203 Frances Daily Court, Colfax. Open and 299er Pairs, 1 and 7 p.m. May 20; Open and 299er Pairs, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. May 21; Open and 299er Swiss, 10 a.m. May 22. Lunch provided for all Swiss teams on Sunday entry fee for all sessions. ACBL members with 0-5 masterpoints play free in pairs games. Mary Leger, 327-6357. Complete schedule, directions and map are available at www.centralcarolinabridge.org.

Creative Aging Symposium, Connecting Arts and Aging: Focus on Visual Arts and Dance/Movement, May 20, Wesley Long Community Hospital, 501 N. Elam Ave., Greensboro. Register. www.gahec.org.

Classic Car Show and Open House at River Landing at Sandy Ridge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax. Fifty classic cars, children’s entertainment, hot dogs and more. 668-4900.

Blood Drive and Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 21, St. Mary’s United Methodist Church located at 5583 Rockford Drive, Trinity. Free, with specialists who will offer information on ways to maintain or improve your health in conjunction with the North Carolina “Eat Smart – Move More” campaign. 431-6013.

Hidden Treasures Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-noon May 21, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 5959 Hickory Grove Road, Greensboro. 299-8361.

GitFit Greensboro Beauty and Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, Smith High School. Free. Health and wellness demonstrations and vendors. nataliemiller@triad.rr.com.

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: 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 19. Register. www.redcross.org.

Drives
■ 30-6:30 p.m. May 17, Christ Community Church, 369 Air Harbor Road, Greensboro.
■ Honoring Our Armed Forces Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. May 16, 12:30-6:30 May 17 and May 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18 and May 20-21, Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Make appointment. 332-6945.
■ 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 21, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Road, Greensboro.

CLASSES
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 16-17, Women’s Hospital Education Center, 801 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Register. $100 for materials, lunch and snacks both days; $150 includes 13 hours of continuing education credit as well. 373-1402.

Women’s Self-Defense Course, 6-8 p.m. May 18, High Point YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Instruction in personal defense and information on home, street and vehicle safety. With High Point Police Department defensive tactics and pepper spray instructor who has a black belt in karate. Register. 882-4126 or cvernon@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program Seminar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20, Greensboro Manor, 5809 Old Oak Ridge Road, Greensboro. Free. 286-3432.

Lunch & Learn to Prevent Illness Project, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. third Thursday, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. May 19: Stroke/Hypertension. 886-2437 or info@piedmonthealthservices.org.

“Grow Your Business With Social Media,” 8-9:30 a.m. May 24, Guilford Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro. With Mitch Miles of the 26.2 Group. Free to employees of GMA member companies. www.mygma.org.

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, 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.

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 Pisgah Church Road. $5. 339-9715.

RECREATION
Free Sailing Lessons, 6:30 p.m. May 17, Oak Hollow Marina, 3431 N. Centennial St., High Point. With Oak Hollow Yacht Club. Nancy, 454-6276.

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.

Canasta, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Ragsdale YMCA, 900 Bonner Drive, Jamestown. 882-9622.

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.

International Folk Dancing, 8-10 p.m. third Wednesday, Guilford College Ragan-Brown Field House Dance Studio. Music and instruction provided; partners not needed. Free. For all ages. Sponsor: Fancy Feet at Guilford College. Linda Maynard at 545-5000.

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
Military
WWII Veterans and Descendants, Including Present Active Military of the 80th Division’s 92nd Annual Reunion, Aug. 24-28, Sheraton Park So. Hotel, Richmond, Va. National commander Max R. Schmidt, 288-0983.

Schools
Dudley High School, class of 1972, planning 40th reunion. Send address information to P.O. Box 5818, Greensboro, NC 27435; call 861-8625 or 574-0140 or email dudleyclassof72@yahoo.com.

Greensboro Senior High, class of 1947, June 11. Classes of 1946 and 1948 welcome. Register by May 25. Contact any class member or call 855-6570.

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, July 20-24, Las Vegas. All classes and the community are invited. Leon, 275-5711.

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

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

Page High, class of 1971, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. 1971.page alumniandfriends.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. third Tuesday, Pleasant Garden United Methodist Church, 4834 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Bruce Fletcher, 373-4816.

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

Warnersville Silver Seniors, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, 1330 Ashe St., Greensboro. Otis Hairston, 574-2286.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL
Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 23 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or AbbyD@Sandler.com.

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 Wednesdays, 401 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. May 19: N.C. A&T chancellor Harold Martin Sr. 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 Lodge 656 AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, 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 Tuesdays, 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 Thursdays, 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 Alumni Chapter, Livingstone College Alumni Association, 6:30 p.m. third Monday, Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, 631 E. Florida St., Greensboro. Meets September-May. 273-0724.

Greensboro Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday, Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Sept-May (no January meeting). Bonnie Morrah, 292-8420 or jmorrah@triad.r.com.

Greensboro Sons of Italy Richard Frettoloso Lodge No. 2861, 7-9 p.m. third Saturday, call for location. 207-1135.

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 Tuesdays, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.

High Point Museum Guild Meeting, 10 a.m. May 18, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. May 18: Jamestown Rifles. Michael Briggs presents the 19th century guns and gunsmiths of Jamestown. 883-3022.

Institute for Supply Management-Carolinas-Virginia Dinner Meeting and Professional Development Event, 5:30-7:45 p.m. May 17, Royal House, 703 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. Sourcing: Prosperity or Peril? Lessons Learned from the Boeing Dreamliner. $22. 288-0520 or http://triad.ism-cv.org/.

League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, noon third Tuesday, Haywood Duke Room, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 274-0202 or http://lwvpt.org.

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.

Monday Night Poetry, 7 p.m. third Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 373-3617 or beth.sheffield@greensboro-nc.gov.

NAACP, 5 p.m. third Sunday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1105 Willow Road, Greensboro. Open to all ages. www.greensboronaacp.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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Triad 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 Story Exchange, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Monthly gathering of storytellers and lovers; supportive non-competitive environment. 855-1266 or www.meetup.com/NCStorytelling.

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

Triad Z Club, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Logan’s Roadhouse. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. www.triadzclub.com.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. May 17, Greensboro Country Club. With Dr. Richard Fields. jjohnson48@triad.rr.com.

Writers Group, 6:30 p.m. third Monday, Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main St., Arch­dale. 431-3811.

Writers’ Group of the Triad, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Advanced Fiction Writers, 6 p.m. third 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.

Young Democrats of Guilford County, 7 p.m. third Thursday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. Jason Coley, 454-1204 or www.theyoungdemocrats.com.

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

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, 729 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro. All veterans welcome. 275-9200 or
davchapter20nc@bell south.net.

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

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
Commission on the Status of Women, 1 p.m. third Tuesday, City Council Chambers, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. Open to the public. 373-2390.

Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. Wendy, momsclubcentral@yahoo.com.

Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in eastern and northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children, such as play groups and park outings, and activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

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.

Woman-to-Woman, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Participants identify local issues of common concern, form new alliances and gain new perspectives. Rebecca Mann, 882-4126.

YOUTHS
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.