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.
Clothes Pantry, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays, New Millennium Christian Center, 424 Fisher Park Circle, Greensboro. Community Network Ministry. Free clothing upon referral. Call the church office, 510-0440.
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.
Accepting consignors for Aug. 12-13 consignment sale at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Benefits youth/childrens program/school at the church. 292-3578 or www.friendlyavekidssale.com.
Events
VisionWalk Kick Off, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Aug. 4, Greensboro Auto Auction, Cafe, 3907 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Free. Register by Aug. 1. Will discuss VisionWalk scheduled for Oct. 1 at Country Park in Greensboro. Katie Van Benschoten, (919) 781-8014, or KernersvilleanBenschoten@FightBlindness.org.
13th Annual Tour de Triad, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Aetna parking lot, 4050 Piedmont Parkway, High Point. Bicycle ride for the American Red Cross. Six routes for all ages and skills. 885-9121 or HighPoint.redcross.org.
“Fill the Horse Trailer,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6, Tractor Supply stores at 8005 Market Place Drive, Oak Ridge and 1200 E. Dixie Drive, Asheboro. Benefits Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement. Filling trailer with various horse supplies. Ginny Wiltsey, ginny@classysassypaws.com.
2011 Teacher’s Fundraiser Event and Third Annual Picnic, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 7, AFRC, 200 W. Camel Street, Greensboro. Free admission, concession costs vary. Games, music, a playground, dance, giveaways and more. Bring school supplies to donate. 274-7573 or 854-6206.
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. 379-0060 or www.downtownfridays.com.
Jewish Arts Festival, 8:15 p.m. July 31, 9 p.m. Aug. 1 and 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. $10 at the door. Part of the NewCAJE conference on Jewish Education. 217-7100.
Become a Teacher!, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 2, Barnes & Noble, Friendly Center, 3102 Northline Ave., Greensboro. For adults interested in becoming teachers. Free, informational meeting on licensure options at UNCG. Deb Ackerman, 334-3415, or djackerm@uncg.edu.
Second Annual Wild Watermelon Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3, Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Fresh Market supplies watermelons. 288-3769.
Arts Splash Concert in the Historical Park, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, High Point Museum’s Historical Park, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Bluegrass music of Zephyr Lighting Bolt. Free. 885-1859.
BLOOD DRIVES
Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro: 2-6:30 p.m. Normal hours, Monday; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. August donors receive Edible Arrangements coupon for six pieces of chocolate dipped fruit.
Volunteer Orientation: noon-1 p.m. Aug. 2. Register. www.redcross.org.
Drives
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 2, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 6103 Appomattox Road, Greensboro.
■ 2:30-7 p.m. Aug. 4, Guilford Baptist Church, 5904 W. Market St., Greensboro.
■ 1-5:30 p.m. Aug. 7, LEWA (EBN Too), 407 State St., Greensboro.
■ 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Westminster Presbyterian, 3906 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
CLASSES
Here’s The Money: Small Business Loan Options, 8:30-10 a.m. Aug. 4, Greensboro Main Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. 373-2110 or 387-8322.
HumminGreensboroird Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 5, Oak Hollow Marina, 3431 N. Centennial St., High Point. $10, materials and box lunch. Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Advanced registration required. 841-2572, or http://highpoint.wbu.com/.
ITT Technical Institute Lunch and Learn, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 4050 Piedmont Parkway, Suite 110, High Point. Register. Will discuss the programs the Institute offers and how it helps and encourages students. 819-5900, Ext. 5916, or kmoscatelli@itt-tech.edu.
Anger Management, S.L.I.D.E.S., 800 W. Smith St., Suite 206, Greensboro. Morning, afternoon, evening classes. One class a week for six weeks. 273-9889.
Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro. All skill levels needed. $6 includes snacks. Call if partner needed. 215-9056.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Grimsley High, class of 1971, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Register. suzebass@aol.com, www.grimsley71.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, NC 27260. 1986HighPointC@gmail.com or brianchendrix@gmail.com.
Page High, class of 1966, Aug. 12-13. For invitation, contact Kay Maddox, (843) 251-8949, or kmaddox@sc.rr.com, or Claire Brown Davis, 626-8112, or shorty@triad.rr.com. Leave mailing address, phone, and email address. 1966.pagealumniandfriends.org.
Page High, class of 1971, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. http://www.pagealumniandfriends.org/1971.aspx.
Page High, class of 1981, Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Page-Grimsley Weekend. Register. www.phs81reunion.com. Email pictures to phs81pics@gmail.com.
Page High School, class of 1981, Sept. 30-Oct. 1. www.PHS81Reunion.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. Tracey Keaton, 674-7273.
Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Program and hot catered lunch for ages 60 and older. Arlene Holoman, 668-7103.
Warnersville Silver Seniors, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, 1330 Ashe St., Greensboro. Otis Hairston, 574-2286.
SERVICE/FRATERNAL
Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 23 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or AbbyD@Sandler.com.
Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. 509-9879.
Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.
Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro.
Gate City Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Jonathan Smith, 272-9488.
Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. chwinfree@aol.com.
Greensboro Jaycees Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, 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 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.
Law of Attraction Mastermind, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro School of Creativity, 900 16th St., Greensboro. Learn tips, tools and techniques to move past personal struggles. $10. Register. melissa@lawofattractionmommy.com.
New Generations Lions, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, La Bamba, 601 State St., Greensboro. Sergio Maturino, 937-5504 or SergioMaturino@yahoo.com.
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, alphachialum@triad.rr.com.
Carolina Model Railroaders, looking for new members, any scale model railroading. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. REA Building (near The Depot), East Washington Street, Greensboro. 540-1543.
Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m. Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17, bellison@wmsumc.org.
Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro Chapter, ongoing monthly events. Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919.
Creativity Circle, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, Greensboro. Through The Sanctuary. Creative folks gather to discuss the creative process and the struggles and successes they have found. Open to all who seek to live more creative lives. Elaine Hatch, 621-1514.
Creative Job Seekers, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Board room at Moses Cone MedCenter, 2630 Willard Dairy Road, High Point. Advice and guidance for those seeking re-employment. 643-0279 or 884-5164.
Debtors Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly St., Greensboro. Doors lock at 6:10 p.m. 917-0901, www.debtorsanonymous.org.
Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598, portraithouse@juno.com.
DivorceCare/DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)/The Big “D” (Divorce Recovery for Teens), 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Christian-based support group for divorced/separated. Separate support groups for grade school children (DC4K) and teenagers of divorced (The Big “D”). Register. Preschool child care available. 288-3824.
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. Susan Tanahey, 209-2266 or sftanahey@yahoo.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 Leads Group, 8 a.m. Tuesdays, Emerald Events Center, 2000 Wendover Ave., Greensboro. First timers begin by announcing name and business only, then everyone presents a 40-second commercial. $5 a week. 226-7400 or vansadv@bellsouth.net.
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 Newcomers Club, Aug. 10. First meeting of the year, “Meet and Greet” wine tasting event. New and prospective members are welcome. 554-1641, or www.greensboronewcomersclub.com.
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.
Greensboro Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Historic Weir-Jordan House, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. September-May. Volunteer service projects. www.greensborowomansclub.com.
Guilford County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, 7 p.m. first Monday, Guilford County Emergency Services, 1002 Meadowood St., Greensboro. Jim Waynick, Guilford County emergency coordinator. jwayn26534@gmail.com.
Human Relations Commission, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday following first Monday, City Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. 373-2038.
Lincoln Financial Toastmasters, noon first and third Wednesdays, Lincoln Financial, 100 N. Greene St., Greensboro. http://lincolnfinancial.freetoasthost.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.
Narcotics Anonymous, 12-step fellowship for recovery from drug addiction. (800) 365-1036 or www.greensborona.org.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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, N. Elm St., Room 43, Greensboro. Open to all. David Burr, 772-7355, or www.greensborotoastmasters.org.
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. Aug. 2: Shane Stadler, vice president of marketing, Medical Justice Services, on “Defensive Medecine: A Key Driver of Escalating Health Care Costs.” 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 Professional Wedding Guild Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Aug. 3, Clarion Hotel Greensboro, 415 Swing Road, Greensboro. All wedding professionals welcome. $23, includes lunch. 676-9631.
Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, 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
Yoga, 5:15-6:16 p.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 2, 16, 30, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Wear loose clothing; bring yoga mat or large towel. Women ages 18 and older only. Free, must register in advance. 275-6090.
Disability Education Clinic, noon-1:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. How to apply for disability, how to appeal if denied, etc. Presented by Atty. Miriam D. Heard & Legal Aid of NC. Open to men and women. Bring bag lunch. Free, must register in advance. 275-6090.
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, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Rebecca@TriadMommies.com.
Women of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through hardships. Traci Marshall, 986-6121, or tmarshall16@triad.rr.com.
Women in Transition, 6-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. 882-4126.
Women’s Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $15. Workshop and luncheon. Tee Taylor, 882-4126, or ttaylor@ywcaHighPoint.com.
Women Over-40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30 p.m. first Monday, Mahi’s Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner/program: $20. Register. 254-5889.
YOUTHS
Baby-sitter’s Boot Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Aug. 8-10, Greensboro Chapter American Red Cross, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $130. 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 Saturdays, 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: Ladies Organized To Serve Others, 5-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Sharpe Road Church of Christ, 2400 Sharpe Road, Greensboro; 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Temple Memorial Baptist Church, 1458 Cedrow Drive, High Point. For girls ages 6-18. Mentoring, tutoring, dinner. Free. Hank Wall, 230-1232, or hank@winwinresolutions.org.
Win-Win Resolutions: Brothers Organized to Serve Others, 5:30-8 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.
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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