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Key

GB -- Greensboro HP -- High Point JT -- Jamestown

Fundraisers Ongoing

Cell phone and ink jet cartridge recycling fundraiser, 100 percent of proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through Team in Training. Used cell phones may be tax deductible and will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and sold. Personal donations at a drop box at The Peninsula, 4818 Weston Place, JT. For a businesses drop box: Ruthan May, 218-8861 or maygso@earthlink.net. Bingo, benefits the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oriental Shrine Club, 5010 High Point Road, GB. Cash prizes. 697-7274. Change for Change Campaign, Single Mothers United of the World, a nonprofit organization. Donate spare change to help single mothers and their children in the community. Sharonette L. Smart, 587-9399 or smuwinc@yahoo.com. Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091. The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum tabs as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring tabs to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347. Annual Fund, Heartstrings Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, a nonprofit organization, is seeking donations to assist newly bereaved parents. Send donations to Heartstrings, P.O. Box 10825, Greensboro, NC 27404 or call 335-9931.

Events

Clothing Give-A-Way, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise, 612 Norwalk St., GB. 294-2628. Martin Luther King Jr. "Dream Big" Book Drive, through March 23, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. Accepting donated books. 882-4126.

Special Events Easter

Easter Egg Hunt, 3-6 p.m. March 16, City Lake Park, Shelters 5, 6, 7, JT. Hot dog meal after hunt. Through Harvest World Outreach Church. 885-0857. Easter Egg Hunt, 3 p.m. March 16, First UMC, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. Ages 3-fifth grade. 584-5263. Soup supper, 5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m. March 20, First UMC, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. 449-4966. The Heart of the Cross Passion Play, 7 p.m. March 21, First UMC, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. 449-4966. Sunrise Service on the lawn, 6:30 a.m., flowering of the cross on the lawn, 10 a.m., worship and celebration of the risen Christ, 10:55 a.m. March 23, First UMC, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon. 449-4966. Easter Bonanza, noon-2 p.m. March 22, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Crafts, refreshments, egg dying, Easter Bunny. Pictures upon request. 375-7722. Easter Carnival, noon-3 p.m. March 22, Peace United Church of Christ, 2714 W. Market St., GB. Egg hunt, 12:30 p.m. children 1-6; 1:30 p.m. children 7 and older. Pony rides, inflatable slide, games, etc. Free. 299-8663. Rising Festival, noon-2 p.m. March 22, Mount Pleasant UMC, 5020 Burlington Road, GB. Free. Celebration of Christ's resurrection. 697-0444. Easter Egg Scramble, March 22, Civitan Park, 309 Nelson St., KV. 10-10:30 a.m ages 3 and younger; 10:45-11:15 a.m. ages 4-7 and 11:30-noon ages 8-12. Free. 996-6421. Easter Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 23, Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., GB. With chef Brad Semon. $33, $15 for ages 11 and younger, free for 5 and younger. Make reservation. http://www.gatecityboxoffice.com or 230-1588.

Other

Flu shots given during normal business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Guilford County Department of Public Health, 501 E. Green Drive, HP. Appointments preferred. 845-7699. Spring Arts & Crafts at the Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16, Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., GB. Free. 574-3547. Antique Estate Jewelry Appraisal Fair, 1-5 p.m. March 19, Thrill of the Hunt, 3122 Battleground Ave., GB. Free. 286-6169. Bingo Bonanza, 7-8:30 p.m. March 20, Greensboro Manor, 5809 Old Oak Ridge Road, GB. Refreshments. Register. 297-9900.

Blood Drives

Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., GB: 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. March Madness Blood Drive at Nussbaum Blood Center to coincide with the Women's and Men's ACC tourneys, as well as the NCAA. Donate blood on school's behalf. Locally, supplies of type O negative, B negative and A negative blood are at less than a day's supply.

Drives

l 1:30-6 p.m. March 20, Irving Park Elementary, 1310 Sunset Drive, GB. l 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 25, AT&T Mobility, 3709 Wireless Drive, GB. l noon-4:30 p.m. March 25, Golden Living Center, 1201 Carolina St., GB. l 1-5:30 p.m. March 26, Greensboro Rotary Club, 100 W. Friendly Ave., GB.

Charitable

Greensboro Council of the Blind, 1-3 p.m. fourth Saturday, Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St., GB. 373-2169.

Civic

Voter registration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 22, McGirt Horton Library, 2509 Phillips Ave., GB. Harold Fields, 621-3214. League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, noon meal, 12:15 p.m. speaker third Tuesday, Haywood Duke Room, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., GB. Meal optional. $8. Reservations required. 378-4457 or LWVPT@ earthlink.net. Senior Democrats of Guilford County, 10 a.m. fourth Saturday, 6600 W. Market St., GB. 315-5532. Young Democrats of Guil- ford County, 7 p.m. third Thursday, 6600 W. Market St., GB. Jason Coley, 454-1204, http://www.theyoungdemocrats.com.

Classes

Parenting Children of Divorce, 7-9 p.m. March 20, 27, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., GB. $35. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 227. Suitcase Seminar, 1-4 p.m. March 20, Apple Spice Junction, 104 Meadowood, GB. $39.95 includes filing materials. Bring suitcase of loose files, magazines, papers or photos. Register. 314-1207 or www. simplesolutionspro.com. Program Review Team volunteer training for United Way of Greater High Point, 9-10 a.m. March 20 or March 27, First Baptist Church, HP. Sara Zeller, 883-4127, Ext. 3018. Environmental Education Classes, Bur-Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, GB. 373-3819. Perfect Pets, 6-7 p.m. March 20. Free. Pros and cons of owning non-domestic pets. Creepy Crawly Vines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 25. Free. Beginning Fly Fishing, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29. $65. Cooking up Concoctions, 7-8 p.m. Mondays, through April 7, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $25. Learn to make quick and easy meals that look like they took hours. 375-7722. Music for Preschool Teachers, 1:30-3 p.m. March 26, Grace UMC, 238 W. Friendly Ave., GB. $5. Parents welcome. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 221. Belly Dancing Program, 2 p.m. March 29, Benjamin Branch Library, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, GB. Free. 373-7540. Personal Safety and Awareness Seminar, 9 a.m.-noon March 29, Harvest World Outreach Church, 4915 Guilford College Road, GB. Ages 16 and older suggested. 885-0587. Painless Perennials, 7 p.m. April 1, Mebane Public Library. With Chris Stecker, horticulture specialist and master gardener. (919) 563-5308. Eight Habits of a Successful Marriage, 5:30-7 p.m. April 8, 15, 22, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. OR 7-9 p.m. April 17, 24 and May 1, 8, Women's Hospital, Education Wing, 801 Green Valley Road, GB. $25/couple. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 221. Lifeguard class, April 5-6 and 12-13, Carolina Pool Manage-ment. Niki Ash, 854-8884. Crafty Crafts, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, April 14-May 19, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Register for six-week program. $25. 375-2322. Drugs 101 for Preschool Teachers, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 30, Grace UMC, 238 W. Friendly Ave., GB. $5. Parents welcome. 333-6890, Ext. 221. Active Parenting Facilitator Training, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., GB. $139, $149 after April 10. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 221. The Art House, 600 N. Church St., GB, is offering classes for all ages and interest. http://www.theart housestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337. Workplace Wednesday, adult CPR and first aid training for small businesses, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. third Wednesday, Red Cross office, 1501 Yanceyville St., GB. $50. Local restaurants provide lunch or refreshments. 332-6927.

Good Deeds

Disposal of old American flags. Free. Dispose of old, torn American flags in a flag disposal box at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., GB or City Hall on Main Street in Gibsonville. Proper disposal of the U.S. flag is ceremonial burning. American Legion Henry K. Burtner Post 53 is collecting aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Collect tabs in bags; call 299-8281 when you have a full bag. LaStraw is making 17 afghans for the Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem. Volunteers meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Brown Recreation Center. Donations can be left in the name of the LaStraw at Brown Recreation Center, 302 Vandalia Road, Greensboro, NC 27405. Melva Florance, 987-9676.

Greek

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter is collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candy Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum @triad. rr.com or 656-0041. Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, ggboaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin @gmail.com. Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Members' homes. Irma Hodges, 274-5916. Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. triadxo@hotmail.com or Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919, http://www.chiomega.com/alumnae/greensboro. Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Joan Kramer, 272-6183 or jhkramer@hotmail.com. Delta Zeta Triad Alumnae, ongoing monthly events and welcomes all area DZs. http://www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com. Gamma Gamma Chi, Gamma Chapter, first Islamic based sorority, seeking new members for 2008. Robyn Abdusamad, 202-2770 or rabdusamad@ gammagammachi.org. Greensboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi: Submit letters of interest to: P.O. Box 21403, Greensboro, NC 27420. Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, meeting times and places vary. Open to Kappa Delta alumnae and collegians. Danielle Lambeth, 834-0760 or dlamb69@hotmail.com. N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 854-6082. Omega Psi Psi Fraternity, Tau Omega Chapter. Meet monthly at "Omega by the Lake" fraternity house on U.S. 29. Membership by invitation. Sean Young, seandby@hotmail. com. Piedmont Phi Mu Alumnae chapter, seeking new members. Kacy A. Hodgin, 697-5592 or kacyhodgin uncg.edu. Xi Alpha Alpha chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. second and third Wednesday. 299-2262. Xi Beta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, members homes. Accepting new members. 299-7617.

History

227th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, 2 p.m. March 16, Price Park, 1422 Price Park Drive, GB. 545-5315. Evolution of a City: Greensboro, North Carolina, 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 16, Greensboro Historical Museum. Free. Free wine tasting. dhmiller@visit greensboronc.com. Civil War Round Table Discussion group forming. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570. Greensboro chapter, National Railway Historical Society, 7 p.m. third Monday, 234-B E. Washington St., Greyhound Bus Terminal building, GB. Greensboro Historical Museum Guild,10:30 a.m. third Monday, museum auditorium, 130 Summit Ave., GB. March 17: Clifford Edward Watkins, author of "Showman, the Life and Music of Perry George Lowery." Light refreshments, 10 a.m. 373-2043. Guilford Chapter 301, United Daughters of the Confederacy, 2 p.m. March 18, Heritage Greens, 801 Meadowood St., GB. Michele Miller, smiller48@triad.rr.com. High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. third Wednesday, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. March 19: History of the African American Funeral Business in High Point. 885-1859. Sons of Confederate Veterans Col. John Sloan camp, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Terrace, GB. March 18: James Clary of Cary. Don Saunders, 299-2996.

Hobbies

Carolina Model Railroaders, looking for new members, anyone interested in "HO" and "N" 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, GB. 540-1543. Greensboro Tar Heel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., GB. Affiliated with the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. 292-4941 or 288-0515. Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, GB. Six months. Formed by Swinging Stars Square Dance club. Mike Summers, 621-0215. Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. A literary discussion group. $15 for 10 meetings. 273-3461, Ext. 0. Piedmont Bird Club, 7 p.m. third Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, GB. March 20: Curtis Smalling, Neotropical Birds: Golden-winged and Cerulean Warblers. 299-9756. Poets at Lunch Speaking Club, noon first and third Friday, The Perfect Voice conference room, 620 S. Elm St., GB. 856-9008. Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, GB. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930 or 292-4183. Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. http://www.thechorus. com or 774-4044. Triad Z Club, third Tuesday. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. http://www.triadzclub.com.

Men

Christian Business Men's Committee, nondenominational small group meeting for men of all Christian faiths, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Mondays, Chick-fil-A, 5901 W. Friendly Ave., GB; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, GB, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063 or rowland brazzeal@bellsouth.net; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, GB, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 7-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley's Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, GB, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@ aol.com.

Neighborhoods

Great American Cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon April 5. Volunteer to help clean Greensboro's streets, neighborhoods, streams and roadsides. 373-2957. Community watch meetings, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Pinecroft Baptist Church, 2022 W. Vandalia Road, GB. Neighborhood extends from South Holden Road to Gladstone Terrace and from Springbrook Drive to Cypress Park Road. Viola A. Williams, 292-7611, or Tico Wallace, 852-3436. Greensboro Newcomers Club general meeting, 11 a.m. March 18, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive. March 18: Club celebrates 54 years. Style show to showcase new boutique, Judie on State. Reservations required for lunch. Chris, 708-1496, Maxi, 643-2248, or http://www.gso newcomersclub.com. Heath Community Organization, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3701 Heath Ave., GB. Patricia Alexander, 275-9064.

Recreation

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club, March 22, Full Moon Osprey Trail Hike (moderate). Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0510. March 28-30, Dismal Swamp Kayak camp (trip not scouted, for experienced paddlers), Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Leader pre-approval plus $50 refundable at the put-in deposit required. Jerry Weston, takeahike@earthlink.net or 856-1431 before 9 p.m. April 11-13, Great Smoky Mountains car camp (moderate). $25 deposit required. Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0510. May 4, Three Top Mountain Birding Hike (moderate). $15 deposit. Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0510. May 17, Bluff Mountain Preserve Wildflower hike (moderate). $15. Terry Woods, twoodswalker@triad.rr.com or 580-0510. Basics of eBay Seminar, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 26, Northeast Park Meeting & Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $20. Six-week instructional program. http://www.Gibsonville.net or 375-7722. Bingo, 6 p.m. Mondays, W.D. Hammer VFW Post 2972, 432 Boonwood Drive, Gibsonville. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes. suzbuzz@earthlink.net. Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Thursdays, 1800 New Garden Road, GB. Cash prizes. 294-0383. Bingo, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Wednesdays, American Legion Post 53, 729 Creek Ridge Road, GB. Coffee, cash prizes. 299-8281. Gate City Horizons Band, 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Greensboro Cultural Center, Room 100, 200 N. Davie St., GB. Free. Beginner instrumental group for adults. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549. Eight-week bridge lessons, all 9:30-11:30 a.m., beginner bidding classes, Fridays; intermediate play classes, Thursdays; competitive bidding classes, Wednesdays; Lewis Recreational Center. $100 plus book. Classes started week of March 10. Mary Leger, 327-6357. Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, GB. Bring partner or one will be provided. Coffee and snacks furnished. $5. 215-9056. Fencing, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Instruction in saber, foil and epee. 273-3461, Ext. 0. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Fairchild Community Center, 827 S. Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington. $4 per class. Ages 16 and older. (919) 304-4476. Martial Arts, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Karate and Aikido classes. Call for fees and meeting times. 273-3461, Ext. 0. New Year New You Aerobics, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through March 25, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $25. For teens and adults. 375-7722. N.C. Steppers Association, weekly adult classes in Chicago-style stepping. Beginners I and Beginners II, 7-8:45 p.m. March 18, 25, Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St., GB. Intermediate, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 21, LAEs Soul Food Restaurant and Lounge, 2316 Randleman Road, GB. With Brian "Steppin B" Patterson. Steppers Sets, 6-7:30 p.m. March 30, LAEs Soul Food Restaurant and Lounge, 2316 Randleman Road, GB. 499-2042 or ncsteppers@gmail.com. Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. http://www.piedmonthikingand outingclub.org. "The Queen of Hearts" friendly bridge game, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Lewis Recreation Center. $5. Mini-lessons included. 627-7134. Youthful Yoga, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, March 19-April 30, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $25. 375-7722.

Reunions Military

USS BOXER (CV21/CVA21/CVS21/LPH4/LHD4), Aug. 20-23, Gaithersburg, Md. Dick Yanko, (610) 356-4874. USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Association, served on board the Nuclear Attack Aircraft Carrier, June 19-22, 2008, Nashville, Tenn. Joe Brunner, waldoj@cox. net, (619) 466-2132 or www. ussnimitzassociation.org. USS Portsmouth (CL-102) 1945-48, May 1-5, Washington. Walt Hohner, 448 Hillside Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854, (732) 463-1745 or WPHohner@aol. com. 82nd Airborne Division Association, Aug. 13-16, 2008, St. Louis, Mo. Airborne -- All the Way, 5459 Northcutt Place, Dayton, OH 45414, (937) 898-5977 or Srgabn@aol.com.

Schools

Dudley High, class of 1963, July 2008. Sandra Smith-Roseboro, 275-5711 or 549-9054. East Forsyth High School, class of 1973, April 19, East Forsyth High School. $25 through March 20, $30 after. Inquire, register and pay at eastforsyth 1973.myevent.com or 993-5344. Greensboro Senior High, class of 1950, August 2008. Bill Wrenn, 282-1336. High Falls, through class of 1965, May 24. Planning stages. Call by April 1. (910) 464-3721 or (910) 947-3606. Kinston High, class of 1998, fall 2008. Committee needs mailing address, phone number and/or e-mail address. khs.classof1998@gmail.com, khs98reunion.blogspot.com, Torise Battle, 478-258-2948 or http://www.myspace.com/khs_class of1998. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. Alumni drive for all graduates. Send name (include maiden name), mailing address, phone numbers, e-mail address and years of attendance or graduating class to ihmalumni@yahoo.com. North Davidson High, class of 1983. Michael Funderburke, 682-6551. Page High, class of 1998, fall. Send updated information. Sara Jane Gibson, sjgibson4444@hotmail.com or 337-0726. Page High, class of 1968. Planning stages. Send updated contact information to Sharon Trull Morgan, drstmorg@ hotmail.com or Bill Thompson, 373-1117. Page High, class of 1978. Pherby Graham Higgins, pherbygraham@yahoo.com or 985-626-7217. Page High School, class of 1983, fall. Send updated information. Scott Poole, is uga1988@yahoo.com or 540-903-5095. Randleman High, class of 1967, http://classreport.org/usa/nc/randleman/rhs/1967 Randleman High JROTC 15-year reunion. Any RHS students enrolled in JROTC during the school years 1993-2006. Savannah Thompson, 498-2682, Ext. 154 or RHSTigerBattalion@yahoo.com. Randleman High School, class of 1982. Tammy Davis Dillon, 674-5330. Southwest Guilford High, class of 1997. Shameka Hairston Byers, 287-0160 or www. Myspace.com/southwest97.

Seniors

Adventures in Learning, for ages 60 and older or retired, Thursdays, taught by experts, retired professors and peers. A program of Shepherd's Center of Greensboro. 378-0766. Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., GB. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $5. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445. Greater Greensboro Senior Games registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Fridays, through March 19, Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview St., GB. $10. 375-2234. Senior Exercise, 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Register. 375-7722. Water Aerobics, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. 273-3461, Ext. 0. Y-Matrons, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Social group that plays bridge and canasta. 273-3461, Ext. 0. SERVICE/FRATERNAL Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 21 Oak Branch Drive, GB. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or abby@drivenforresults. com. Deep River Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Tex & Shirley's Restaurant, HP. 887-7435. East Greensboro Rotary Club, 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Bennett College cafeteria, GB. James Mayes, 852-5275. Eastside Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, McGirt-Horton Library, 2509 Phillips Ave., GB. 274-5355. Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GB. 340-8599. Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., HP. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org. Gate City Kiwanis Club, 12:15 p.m. Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. March 17, Julie Luck, "WGHP FOX8 TV anchor." 299-7728. Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, GB. 768-1027. Greensboro Airport Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Cardinal Country Club. 812-8001. Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 200 N. Church St., GB. March 21: No meeting. March 28: Pedro Silva, "What's Up with the Bard!" 288-4885. Greensboro Host Lions Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., GB. Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday. 379-1570, Ext. 13309. Greensboro Sertoma Club, noon first and third Thursday, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, GB. Don Szamier, 299-9818. Guilford Lodge 656 of A.F. & A.M., 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, 426 W. Market St., GB. Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, GB. Jed Daniel, 292-9284. Hamilton Lakes Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday, First Christian Church, 1900 W. Market St., GB. New members welcome. 665-1641. High Point Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first three Thursdays, High Point Woman's Club, 4106 Johnson St., HP. 889-8420. Jamestown Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., JT. Danny McCoy, 454-2001. Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Ragsdale YMCA, 900 Bonner Drive, JT. Howard Hicks, 454-2516. Kernersville Rotaract, 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday in Kernersville. Tina Sparks, 993-1881. Greensboro Kiwanis, 11:45 a.m. lunch, 12:25 p.m. program, Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., GB. March 20: Ray McKinney. 292-4192 or 674-5707. Kiwanis Club of Guilford College, 1 p.m. Mondays, Captain Bill's Seafood, 6108 W. Market St., GB. New members welcome. 852-8305. McLeansville Lions Club, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, McLeansville Lions Hut, Mount Hope Church Road and U.S. 70 East, McLeansville. Gary Harmony, gary.harmon-eds @eds.com. Nat Greene Kiwanis, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Starmount Country Club, GB. Devoted to improving the lives of Guilford County children. Breakfast and a speaker. John Shepperson, 230-0200. Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Oak Ridge Bed and Breakfast, N.C. 150, Oak Ridge. Todd Harmon, 643-3711. O. Henry Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Community Center, 821 S. Aycock St., GB. 292-0762. Odd Fellows, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, business meeting, 311 Battleground Ave., GB. 272-5236. Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, GB. Dotty Maurer, 299-4507, DBMaurer@aol.com, www. greensborooptimist.org. Rotary Club of Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Blue Room, between War Memorial Auditorium and arena, GB. Parking in the Carlisle parking area. 292-4806. Southern Guilford New Generation Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Taste of Thai, 1500 Mill St., GB. 558-6576. Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, GB. 379-8776, Ext. 50. Uptown ACTION Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. first and third Tuesday, West Market Street United Methodist, 302 W. Market St., GB. Enter at Commerce Place. $5 lunch available. 621-4750 or 271-3070.

Special Interest

Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., GB. 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. worship and lesson, 8 p.m. small group sessions. Child care provided. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17 or bellison@ wmsumc.org. Central Library book club, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. April 8, Cultural Center Room 112, 219 N. Church St., GB. Discuss "Law of Attraction" by Michael Losier. Register. Martha Thomas Larson, 373-4559 or Martha.thomas@greensboro-nc.gov. Furniture Industry Focus Session, 2-4 p.m. April 22, String and Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., HP. Contemporary Styles Management Styles North Carolina's Furniture Companies. Free. 885-1859. "Framing the Debate: Putting Teen Pregnancy Into Perspective," May 15-16, Koury Convention Center, GB. Melinda DeJongh at (919) 226-1880, Ext. 108 or mdejongh@appcnc.org. Free diabetes screening, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, free HIV and sickle cell screenings 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Sickle Cell Office, 1102 E. Market St., GB. Fast before screening. Light breakfast snack provided after screening. 274-1507. Free health screening clinic, 1-5 p.m. first and third Thursday, 401 Taylor Ave., HP. 274-1507. Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., GB. 292-6850. Good Sam Club, Rainbow chapter, 6 p.m. third Friday. Open to anyone with a recreational vehicle. 299-7598. Greater Greensboro Triad Shag, times and dates vary, Thirsty's 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, GB. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or http://www.greatertriadshagclub.org. Greensboro Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, GB. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com. KUS, Kids Unable to Speak, fellowship, play and advocate, meet once a month. 499-2022. Livingstone College Alumni Association, 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, 631 E. Florida St., GB. 273-0724. Law of Attraction Meetup Group, 6 p.m. every other Monday, Mi Casa, Burlington. Discuss law of attraction principles and how to benefit from them. Lacerda, 213-5050. Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., GB. Free. 379-1000. 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. Angie Linn, gsomomsclub@yahoo.com. Piedmont Association for Creation Education and Research, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Teen Challenge Chapel, 912 Boulevard St., GB. 668-2798. Poetry circle, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St., GB. Free. 373-5881. Sunrise Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., West Wing, Room 033, GB. Starr Reece King, 644-6246 or srking@ starrtraining.com. Triad Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex and Shirley's, near intersection of Wendover Avenue and Penny Road, HP. Kim Lutes, 812-8622 or kim.lutes@agedwards.com. Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Wendover Hills Church, 205 Swing Road, GB. Improve communication and leadership skills. Donna Flynt, 855-8904, Mary Brady, 632-7098 or http://www.triadtm.org. Tuesday Visually Impaired Variety Program, every other Tuesday, High Point Recreation Department, 101 Price St., HP. Transportation available to city residents. 883-3506. YWCA Sunshine Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, bi-monthly, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Focuses on the physical and social needs of mentally challenged teens and adults. 273-3461.

Support Groups

Al-Anon/Alateen, 12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. 332-0090 or greensboroais@yahoo.com. Alcoholics Anonymous, fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety. No fees. Locations and times: 854-4278 day or night. http://www.aagreensboronc.com.

Veterans

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #20, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, 729 Creek Ridge Road, GB. All veterans welcome. 275-9200 or davchapter20nc@bell south.net. Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., GB. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208. Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, http://www.nclegion. org. Bob Davis, 299-8281. The Gibsonville W.D. Hammer Post 2972-Veterans of Foreign War, seeks new members. All military members, active, retired, reserves and national guard, who have served in combat theaters are eligible. Spouses eligible to join the auxiliary. Ernest White, 446-0565, or Buzz Grigg, 449-7095.

Women

Dollars & Sense Program, 5:30-7:30 p.m. YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. March 20: Understanding the Credit Card Trap and Your Credit Rating. Free. Register. 882-4126. Reaching for Your Dreams interactive workshop, 5:30-7 p.m. March 18, Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., GB. Free. Register. 275-6090. "The Confident Woman" with author and speaker Joanne Wallace, 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. April 12, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Road, GB. $25. Register by April 6. HEART@cornerstonesbc.org. Women's barbershop chorus, Carolina Charm 'n' Harmony, forming. Weekly rehearsals. Open to women 18 and older who like to sing in the barbershop style. Associated with Harmony, an international women's barbershop organization. No auditions. 287-1410. Commission on the Status of Women, 1 p.m. third Tuesday, City Council Chambers, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., GB. Open to the public. 373-2390. Woman-to-Woman, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. Participants identify local issues of common concern, form new alliances and gain new perspectives. Rebecca Mann, 882-4126. Women's Home-Based Business Owners Support Group, fourth Saturday, GB. Seminars, workshops and goal/accountability plans. SJ Sutton, 337-7060.

Youths

Teens Taking Action Workshop Series I -- Alcohol, Drugs and Risky Behaviors, 5-6:30 p.m. March 20, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. Free. Required: registration by March 18 and parental consent. 373-2934. Baby-sitter's Training, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27-28, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. Scholarships available. 333-2111 or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7, American Red Cross, 1501 Yanceyville St., GB. For boys and girls ages 11-15. $45. Register. 333-2111. Girls Night Out, 4-6 p.m. March 29, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. $5. For young girls. Makeovers, medicures, pedicures. 375-7722. Camille's Closet, April 5, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Lee St., GB. Affordable prom dresses for sale. 373-2623. Art for Teens, 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 3, 10, 17, 24, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. $20. Register. 373-2934. "Moving Words" Program, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. Space is limited to only 15 participants. Register. 373-7710. After-School Care Registration, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. $40 a week. Financial assistance available. 882-4126. Teacher Workday Camps, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. April 7, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, GB. $20 per day. Register. 373-3805. Atelier Around the World: Youth Saturday Enrichment Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, 19, May 3, Greensboro Cultural Center, third floor, Room 306, 200 N. Davie St., GB. Free. March: Painting and Color Theory. April: Mosaic Designs. May: Portrait Drawing. 333-6885. Baby-Sitting: Weekend Sitting Services, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 7 a.m.-noon and 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. $6 an hour, minimum three hours. Ages 3-14 years old. Bring snack and other needed items. Talissa McMullen, 882-4126. Free SAT Girls Incorporated Discovery Leadership, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, GB. Girls 9-14. Discover leadership skills. Free. 790-4214. Gibsonville Youth Council, for boys and girls ages 5-12 who are interested in volunteering and community service, first and third Wednesday, Gibsonville Town Hall. http://www.gibsonville.net or 449-7241.

Greensboro Youth Council

l Full Council, 6:30-7:45 p.m. March 20, 501 Yanceyville St., GB. Orientation for new members, 6 p.m. 373-2738 or http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/programs/gyc/gycweb. Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, GB. Special classes in swimming and gymnastics for home-schooled children. 273-3461, Ext. 0. Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, GB. Accepting new applications for ages 6 to 18. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Teen Forum, Let's Talk, 6 p.m. Mondays, Craft Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., GB. For all Piedmont teens. RSVP. 392-5111. YMCA KinderTot Program, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays, Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, GB. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Wendy Jones, 387-9622 or wendy.jones@ymca greensboro.org.