Calendar – Guilford County [News and Record, Greensboro, N.C.]

May 30--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 West, Greensboro. $1.50. Dessert costs vary. 643-8835.

Events

ROADS, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. first Saturday Market, downtown Stokesdale. Raise funds for projects to improve downtown Stokesdale. Vendor space begins at $5. Pam Lemmons, 643-6400.

Third Annual Arts d'Vine, 5 to 9 p.m. June 4, downtown Kernersville. Art, music, wine. Free. $5 fee to sample wine, includes wine glass. www.artsdvine.com or 996-2225.

Impact Hunger Campaign Fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. June 4, Pleasant Union United Methodist Church, 5929 Coble Church Road, Liberty. Speaker: Dana McKim, minister of Pfeiffer University. Entertainment: "Hudson Band." $5. 685-4751.

4th Annual Indoor Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4, High Point YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Benefits Women's Resource Center. 882-4126.

Triad Health Project's Designers Care 2010, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5, 12 and noon-4 p.m. June 6, 13, The Village at North Elm, 303-H Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. Home furnishings and accessories sale and fundraiser. Free admittance. Opening Night Gala and Preview Sale, 7 p.m. June 4. $35. www.triadhealthproject.com.

UNCG's Annual Cram & Scram Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5, Cone Ballroom, Elliott University Center. All items will be on sale for 50 cents. Cash only. All proceeds will go toward environmental learning opportunities for UNCG students. Each year, UNCG students leave behind tons -- literally -- of clothing, books, decorations, household and school items, and more as they pack their dorm rooms and head for home. These items are collected by UNCG's Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling for the annual sale. Benjamin Kunka, 334-5192.

Beta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Fundraiser, 2-5 p.m. June 6, Lillo Bella Boutique, 507 State St., Greensboro. Percentage of sales generate scholarship funds for local undergraduate students and community programs. Felicia Davis, 255-2530.

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. www.downtownfridays.com. 379-0060.

Open House, 2-4 p.m. May 30, YMCA Camp Weaver, 4924 Tapawingo Trail, Greensboro. 697-0525.

A Family Fun Day in the Park, 2-6 p.m. May 30, Sternberger Park, 715 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Music and an awards ceremony, sign the "I Will NOT Be a Bully" pledge. Bring seating. Fish fry benefitting the Triad Youth Jazz Society scholarship and activity funds. 965-1548.

Memorial Day Service, 2 p.m. May 30, Guilford County Veterans Memorial, Greensboro Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Drive, Greensboro. Sponsor: Steve Millkin Black Cap Veterans Group. Principal speaker: Dan Hinkle. 632-1737.

Guilford Neighbor To Family Orientation for Interested Foster Caregivers, 4 p.m. June 2, Neighbor to Family office, 1050 Revolution Mill Drive, Suite 5, Greensboro. Organization seeks to place sibling groups placed in foster care in Guilford County together. 373-1880.

Veterans benefits seminar, 6:45 p.m. June 2, The Stratford, 1573 Skeet Club Road, High Point. Free. With Project Veteran Aid. Information about the little-known Aid & Attendance benefit program and support to veterans in navigating the application process. 841-1746 or visit www.holidaytouch.com.

Volunteer Appreciation Reception, 7:30-9 a.m. June 4, Bnai Shalom Day School, 804 Winview Drive, Greensboro. 235-7714.

IRS Hosts Open House Events, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5, 26, 320 Federal Place, Greensboro. Will provide tax assistance to individuals and small businesses that need help solving tax problems. 378-2007.

Kids Healthy Living Festival, 9-11 a.m. June 5, The Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St., High Point. Free healthful snacks, medical screenings, prizes, Jump Rope Clinic and more. 878-6713.

Allen Jay School Alumni Association, 10 a.m. June 5, Springfield Friends Meeting, 555 E. Springfield Road, High Point. Open to anyone interested in the AJS Alumni Association projects and activities. One-year membership, $5. 431-3878.

Parisian Promenade, 1-5 p.m. June 6, Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro. Juried event that showcases city garden, paintings and other two-dimensional artworks. 373-2199.

BLOOD DRIVES

Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yancey­ville St., Greensboro: 2-6:30 p.m. Monday except May 31 which has special hours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Through June 30: enter a drawing for the chance to win a cruise for two. Volunteer Orientation, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24; noon-2 p.m. June 15, Greensboro Office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Register. 333-2111. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

-- 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 1, ECPI Technical College, 7802 Airport Center Drive, Greensboro.

-- 12:30-6:30 p.m. June 3, Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro.

CLASSES

CPR/AED Classes, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 1 or June 3, Red Cross Office, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. $50. National CPR/AED Awareness Booth, noon-2 p.m. June 2, 4-6 p.m. June 3, 2-4 p.m. June 4, Four Seasons Mall, Greensboro. Information and visitors will receive discounts for courses in June. 332-6927.

West African Drum Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, High Point YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $50 for four weeks or $15 drop in per class. 882-4126.

Garden Pest Control, 9 a.m.-noon June 3, Guilford County Agriculture Extension Office, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Extension agent Mark Blevins of Gaston County will discuss harmful as well as beneficial pest management. $10. Register. 375-5676.

"Power Your Business With the Sun," 8:30-10 a.m. June 3, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro. With Sustainable Greensboro. How businesses can apply cost-saving solar technologies while taking advantage of current tax credits. Free. Register. http://bit.ly/bUmcwk or 387-8316.

Information Technology-IT Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. June 5, UNCG, Bryan Building, Room 221. For girls in grades 9-11. Lakshmi Iyer, 334-4984.

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.

Computer Classes for Persons Age 50+, offered by volunteers for SeniorNet. A Shepherd's Center Program. Eight different courses, $35 each. For brochure, call 378-0766.

Eliminate Paper Clutter Workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Jeanette Office Park, 3820 N. Elm St., Suite 101, Greensboro. Bring suitcase full of disorganized papers, files and photos. Leave with everything filed and organized. Register. $20. 314-1207 or www.SimpleSolutionsPro.com.

Front Porch Conversations, noon June 17, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. June 17: High Point PRIDE. 882-4126 or [email protected].

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. www.thearthousestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337.

Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. www.tagart.org or 887-2137.

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro and Kernersville. www.youngrembrandts.com/piedmont or 378-0487.

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.

RECREATION

National Trails Day at Bur-Mil Park, 7:30-11 a.m. June 5, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Join walkers on a long hike (10 miles) at 7:30 a.m., a short hike (3 miles) at 9 a.m. and a guided nature walk for children of all ages at 10 a.m. 641-4102 or www.gethealthyguilford.org.

Mack Fest Fitness Challenge, 7 a.m. register, 8 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. 5K and 10K, June 12, Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina, 2704 Huffman Mill Road, BU. All ages. Free to $25 (depending on run). John Ruddy, 222-5030 or www.offnrunningsports.com.

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, Greensboro. Cash prizes. 697-7274.

Bingo, doors open at 5:15 p.m., playing starts at 7 p.m. Thursdays, New Garden Moose Lodge, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Profits donated to charities. Nonsmoking. 294-0383 or [email protected].

Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. All proceeds benefit the Veterans Administration. 707-7659 or 288-5100.

Bingo, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Wednesdays, American Legion Post 53, 729 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro. Coffee, cash prizes. 299-8281.

Gate City Horizons Band Beginner Instrumental Group for Adults, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Room 121, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Gate City Horizons Big Band, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. www.piedmonthikingandoutingclub.org.

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.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m. or 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays (beginners) or 9 a.m. Saturdays (intermediate), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friendly Ave., Greensboro. First class free, $5 per class thereafter. Anne, 301-4932 or [email protected].

REUNIONS

Military

Patrol Gunboat Association (Asheville and Tacoma Class PG's, Tenders and Staffs), Aug. 4-8, Radisson Hotel, Nashville Airport, Nashville, Tenn. Terry W. McManuels, 1673 Kilt St., Virginia Beach, VA 23464, (757) 479-2261, [email protected].

80th Div.-3rd Army WWII Veterans and Descendants, Aug. 11-15, Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, Va. Max R. Schmidt, PNC, 288-0983.

USS William V. Pratt (DLG-13/DDG-44), Aug. 11-15, Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y. Rodger Hall, 1286 Steakhouse Road, Knoxville, IL. (309) 289-8750, [email protected].

WAVES National Convention, Aug. 23-29, Marriott Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va. Dassa Carvey, 948 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. (757) 460-1021, [email protected].

USS Canberra (CA-70/CAG-2, 1943-1970), Oct. 13-17, Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel, Florence, KY. Ken Minick, P.O. Box 130, Belpre, Ohio 45714, (740) 423-8976, [email protected]

Schools

Bartlett Yancey Senior High, class of 1990. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

Greensboro (Grimsley) Senior High, class of 1960 reunion, weekend of June 5. Grasshoppers baseball game, picnic at school, Saturday night party at the Marriott Downtown and other activities. Sandra Ricketts, [email protected].

Dudley High, class of 1980, July 16-17, Sheraton, 3121 High Point Road, Greensboro. Felicia, 362-8708 or [email protected].

Greensboro (Grimsley) Senior High, class of 1950, June 11: Buffet dinner and cash bar, Elks Club; June 12: luncheon at Friends Homes West. Bill Wrenn, 282-1336, [email protected], http://classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-1950.

Grimsley Senior High, class of 1965, 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Elks Club, 2201 Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Kevin Reid, 299-2305 or [email protected].

Grimsley Senior High, class of 1970, Aug. 13-14. Carolyn Phillips, [email protected].

Grimsley Senior High, class of 1980, Oct. 8-9. Ken Anderson, [email protected] or http://www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1980.

Grimsley High, class of 1990, Oct. 8-9, Peter Amidon, 587-8114, [email protected], http://www.whirlies1990.com/.

High Point Central, class of 1960, reunion 2010. Ellis Baker, [email protected].

Northwest Guilford High, class of 1970, Oct. 16, Cardinal Country Club, 5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro. Mary Sykes Buchan nan, 889-8444.

Northwest Guilford High, class of 1973, 6 p.m. June 5, Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Dinner, dancing and cash bar. Casual attire. $50 per person if paying by check; $51.60 per person if paying by paypal at [email protected]. Make check payable to Deborah Sargeant/Class 1973 NWHS. Mail check to: Deborah Sargeant 10913 Fawnlily St., The Woodlands, TX 77380. Deborah (Nunn) Sargeant, 713-725-2791.

Page High, class of 1972. Planning stages. Send e-mail if you wish to come with current address, e-mail and telephone number and month you can attend. Also, state if you know a class member who has died. Robin Moore Stiles, [email protected], or Sandy Cardonick Lavender, [email protected].

Page High, class of 1980, Oct. 9, Marriott, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Register. Also, Oct. 8: Page/Grimsley Reunion Golf Tournament at Bryan Park and Page vs. Grimsley football game. www.pageclass80.com. Lisa Strickland Kinsey, 545-1230, 288-5200 or [email protected].

Page High, class of 1985, planning stages for 2010. Stephen Scott, [email protected] or (704) 779-6194.

Page High, class of 1990, Sept. 24-26, "Together Again in 2010." Register. www.Page1990.com or Alicia Patterson Cone, [email protected] or 707-1524.

SENIORS

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 Exercise Class, 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Jewish Family Services, Greensboro. Tailored to your needs. Sitting and standing routines with some gentle yoga. Blood pressure screening available. $30 a month or $5 drop-in fee. First class free. 852-4829, Ext. 222.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tuesday, Moriah United Methodist Church, 3611 Liberty Road, Greensboro. Program and hot catered lunch for seniors 60 and older. Bruce Fletcher, 373-4816.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Program and hot catered lunch for seniors 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 [email protected].

Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Bill's Pizza Pub, 2607 High Point Road, Greensboro. Bill Hofer, 621-4750.

Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or [email protected].

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. June 4: Bernie Mann, editor and publisher, "Our State" magazine. [email protected].

Greensboro Jaycees Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday, 401 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

Greensboro Lions, noon-1 p.m. Mondays, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. www.gsohostlions.org.

Guilford College Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, Captain Bill's Seafood & Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St., Greensboro. Don Cunningham, 852-6811.

Guilford County Council of Civitan Clubs, noon first Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave. Greensboro. David Johnson, 292-6783 or [email protected].

Guilford Lodge 656 AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner served, 6:15 p.m. 621-7731.

High Point Jaycees, www.myspace.com/HighPointjaycees.

International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Assembly 23, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Greensboro Masonic Lodge, 425 W. Market St., Greensboro. Ages 11-20. [email protected] or 253-3557.

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 Tuesday, Bill's Pizza, N.C. 68 N., Oak Ridge. Annette Joyce, 382-8629.

Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Don Hallock, 299-4507, [email protected].

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.

Willow Creek Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, High Point Country Club. 887-7435 or [email protected].

SPECIAL INTEREST

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.

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, [email protected] or 472-6636, or Nikki Neuman, [email protected] or 656-0041.

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, or [email protected].

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.

Debtors Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly St., Greensboro. Doors lock at 6:10 p.m. 917-0901 or www.debtorsanonymous.org.

Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598 or [email protected].

Delta Zeta Triad Alumnae, ongoing monthly events and welcomes all area DZs. www.dztriadalum.com or [email protected].

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's Army Food Drive. 508-6416 or [email protected].

Free Health Screening Clinic, 1-4 p.m. first and third Thursday, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 401 Taylor Ave., High Point. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis, includes breast and prostate assessments. 886-2437.

Free Health Screening Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 1102 E. Market St., Greensboro. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis, includes breast and prostate assessments. 274-1507.

Friendly Toastmasters, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 202-0261 or [email protected].

GLC Cafe 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 Amateur Radio Association, 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:15 p.m. meeting, fourth Monday, Golden Corral, Wendover Avenue, Greensboro. For anyone interested in amateur radio and related subjects. Will Ravenel, [email protected] or www.w4gso.org.

Greensboro Tarheel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Local chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society. Walk-ins welcome. 674-2455 or www.greensborobarbershop.com.

Greensboro Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or [email protected].

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 College Community Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Libby Hill Seafood, 3920 Cotswold Ave., Greensboro. Visitors welcome. Nancy Ratledge, 299-3976 or [email protected].

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.

Narcotics Anonymous, 12-step fellowship for recovery from drug addiction. (800) 365-1036 or www.greensborona.org.

Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmontpiphi.blogspot.com/

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. 757-1099.

Reddy Talkers Toastmasters, 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, American Red Cross Building, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Shirley Sanders, 512-9603.

Road to ReEmployment, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. 834-8652.

Saturday Spiritual Practices, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. www.servantleadergreensboro.com or 275-0447.

SMART Recovery, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Faith Action International House, 705 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Secular substance abuse support group. 855-6754.

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, [email protected] or 508-4420.

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

Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Lake Fraternity House, 2264 U.S. 29 N., P.O. Box 20381, Greensboro, NC 27420. Sean Young, [email protected].

Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. June 1: Dr. Edward N. Hunsinger, M.D., CIGNA's senior medical executive for the Southeast, "Healthcare Reform from a CIGNA Point of View." 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 [email protected].

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. www.thechorus.com or 774-4044.

Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Wendover Hills Church, 205 Swing Road, Greensboro. Improve communication and leadership skills. Mack Arrington, 856-1600; Lorri Wall, 471-7467 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 listings, Sternberger Artist Center, Studio 5, 712 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Short Fiction Writers, 5 p.m. last Sunday. Fran Ostasiewski, 854-0034.

Xi Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, different members homes. Fredda Andrews, 273-6104.

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 [email protected].

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

Marine Corps League -- Lance Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment 1209. Honorably discharged Marines and FMF corpsmen eligible. Mark Grimley, 524-0426 or Bob Petka, 446-0144.

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 [email protected].

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 and Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 8 a.m. third Saturday, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Robert Davidson Jr., 272-2208.

WOMEN

Greensboro Women's AGLOW Community Lighthouse Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Park Lane Hotel, 3005 High Point Road, fourth floor, Dogwood Room, Greensboro. Gwen Harrelson, 621-3447.

Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. Wendy, [email protected].

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. [email protected].

Professional Women's Network, 7:45-9 a.m. Fridays, 3150 N. Elm St., (upstairs in BBT/REMAX building), Greensboro. www.pwngreensboro.org or Ann Hardee, 327-8440, [email protected].

TriadMommies Mocha Mondays, 9 a.m. Mondays, Cup of Serenity, 3729 Farmington Drive, Greensboro. [email protected].

Women of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through hardships. Traci Marshall, [email protected] or 986-6121.

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 [email protected].

YOUTHS

Black and Hispanic Achievers Program, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Saturday, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. 272-2131.

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