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Calendar - Guilford County [News and Record, Greensboro, N.C.]
(News & Record (Greensboro, NC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 8--FUNDRAISERS
Ongoing
The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.
Clothes pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays, New Millenium Christian Center, 424 Fisher Park Circle, Greensboro. Community Network Ministry. Free clothing upon referral. Call the church office, 510-0440.
Charity Knitting, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, This & That, 3712-B Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. For anyone 16 and older that likes to knit. Free. Knitting projects benefit local charities. 288-0034.
Hot Dog Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 100 N.C. 150 W., Greensboro. $1.50. Dessert costs vary. 643-8835.
Moriah United Methodist Church is taking orders for large tree balls, through Dec. 4. Benefits church's 200th anniversary celebration in 2013. Clear, red, blue, green or multi-colored. 272-7988 or 580-5269.
Turkey Shoot, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 12, Woodmen of the World, Lodge 26, 5014 Wainwright Road, McLeansville. Supports lodge community projects. 294-1976 or 698-0416.
Events
Benefit barbecue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, Grace Lutheran Church, 146 S. Fayetteville Street, Liberty. $7 plate, $6 pound. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Greensboro's Symphony Guild's 25th annual Homes Tour, "A Silver Celebration," noon-5 p.m. Nov. 8, features six local homes. Benefits Guild's various educational programs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 274-2741 or visit www.gsoguild.org.
Guest pianist Peter Rogers, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. 689-0233.
Fundraising Event: Cookbook Signing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Maison Fine Consignments, 2417-A Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Local cookbook author Marie Koury will be on hand to sign copies of "Shallowford Cookery Vol. 7." Cookbooks, $10. All proceeds benefit Hospice. 288-7488.
Brunswick Stew, pick after 10 a.m. Nov. 14, Sportsman's Wildlife Club in Summerfield or Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro or American Legion Post 386, American Legion Street, Greensboro Call ahead to order. Organized by Gate City Masonic Lodge #694. Supports Masonic and Eastern Home in Greensboro. 288-0449 or 580-3489.
Santa's Craft Cottage, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Fine crafts, jewelry, food, painted items. With the Woodridge Craft Group. Benefits Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test. 643-1896 or 540-0673.
Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 14, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Jewelry, paintings, ornaments, handcrafted soaps, scarves, notecards, wood-turned bowls, baked goods. Fundraiser for CBC's Global Outreach Ministry. www.cbchurch.org.
Chicken Pie Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14, College Place UMC, 509 Tate St., Greensboro. Kita Jones, 273-1656.
Mental Health Association in Greensboro's third annual Art of Living Holiday Auction, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 14, Foundation Place, 330 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Features local news anchor Rosemary Plybon of WFMY News 2 as auctioneer and master of ceremonies. Local artist Connie Logan has created this year's signature piece which will highlight the November event. 373-1402.
Holiday Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 5959 Hickory Grove Road, Greensboro. Silent auction, vendors, bake sale, country breakfast, hot dog lunch, Brunswick stew, crafts. Call church for stew tickets. 299-8361.
Paws for a Cause, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14, Country Park, Greensboro. $20 donation to American Cancer Society. Emily Leach, emily.leach@cancer.org or 834-0844.
2009 Fall Ball Benefiting Partners Ending Homelessness, 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 14, Studio B, Downtown Greensboro. Drinks, desserts, DJ, and a Charity Raffle including donations from Triad Stage, Avenue, Proximity Hotel, Cafe Pasta. $25, includes two drink coupons. Portion of proceeds goes to Partners Ending Homelessness. 379-0821 or info@synerg.org.
Hanukkah Holiday Gift Bizarre, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15, Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. Custom crafts, Hanukkah chocolates, specialty foods, art, apparel, jewelry, Judaica and other gifts. 292-7899.
SPECIAL EVENTS
"First Finds From the Field," archaeology exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Road, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.
3 dog productions hosts the First Annual Festivale Italiano, noon-6 p.. Nov. 8, 300 block of South Elm Street, Greensboro. Food, wine, entertainment. Gran Fondo, a cycling event known as "the big ride," 10 a.m. Features 62 mile, 30 mile and 15 mile routes. 430-2215.
Guest pianist Peter Rogers, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. 689-0233.
Veterans Appreciation Day, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Pleasant Garden Fire Department, 4814 Pleasant Garden Road. Guest speakers, Vietnam veterans: Carol Nachtrab, Rand Clark. Reception follows. 674-3002.
"GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays," 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 E. Main St., Jamestown. $4. Register. 454-2717.
Groundbreaking of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 3 p.m. Nov. 9, 2901 E. Lee St., Greensboro. Collaborative project between N.C. A&T and UNCG. www.GatewayURP.com.
Furniture City Kennel Club's AKC Dog Show, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8, Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Event Center. http://www.furniturecitykennelclub.com/
Veterans Day Service, 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Veterans Monument, 6826 U.S. 158 E., Stokesdale. Special tribute to WWII veterans with speaker William "Doc" Long. 643-4850.
Launching of the Piedmont Triad Thanatology Book Club, 6-6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Panera Bread, 303 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. Sponsored by Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Piedmont. Will focus on titles that relate to death, dying and related matters. RSVP. www.meetup.com/Piedmont-Triad-Thanatology-Book-Club.
"Fall into the Outdoors" Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. Sell/buy fishing gear, bikes/bike gear, ski/snowboard gear, backpacking gear, boats, boating equipment. No guns, bow, rock climbing gear. $5 sellers fee. Watershed Park services, $1 per activity. Sign up for space by Nov. 11. 373-3739.
Mary A. Browning signs copies of her latest book, "Oakdale Cotton Mills," 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 885-1859.
Perfect Wedding Guide Fall Bridal Show, 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $7. Pre-register online at www.bridalshownc.com to save $2. 676-9631.
BLOOD DRIVES
Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro: 2-6:30 p.m. Monday; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Volunteer orientations, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 14 or noon-2 p.m. Dec. 1. (800) 448-3543.
Drives
-- 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, UNCG, Stirling Street, Greensboro.
-- 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 10, GTCC, 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro.
-- 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, Guilford College -- Founders Hall, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro.
-- 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Page High School, 201 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro.
-- 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro.
-- 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14, Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax.
CLASSES
Health and wellness seminars, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 9, 16, 23, Sebastion Medical Museum, 1402 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Nov. 9: Health tips for ministers/pastors. 271-3777.
Positive Parenting, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $30, person; $40 couple. For parents of school aged children. Register. 333-6890, Ext. 221.
Carolinas Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants Workshop: "7 Key Actions for Consulting Success" with Jennifer Leake, 2 p.m. workshop, 6 p.m. dinner, Nov. 9, Grandover Resort, Greensboro. Register. Dinner with keynote speaker Jane Martin, http://budurl.com/carolinas. 768-3339.
Senior Resources of Guilford's seminar on self-defense awareness, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 12, Living Defense Martial Arts, 3755 Admiral Drive, Suite 103, High Point. Led by Steve Snider. Barbecue lunch follows. $5. Register. 373-4816.
JOURNEYS information session, noon Nov. 10 and noon or 6 p.m. Nov. 12, 603 Dolley Madison Road, Suite 204, Greensboro. JOURNEYS is a mentoring program designed for youth ages 13-18 who are in long-term foster care. amanda@fosterfriendsnc.org or 834-9912.
Red Hot Looks For Red Hot Mamas, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St., High Point. Topic is plastic surgery. Register. 878-6888.
Enhancing Your Self Esteem, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 10, 17, 24, Senior Center, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. Free. Register. Through Women's Resource Center of Greensboro. 373-4816.
"Alcoholism and Codependency Can Be Murder: How a Therapist's Whodunits Help People Understand, Live With, Even Recover from Addiction to Booze and Bad Relationships," 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Unitarian-Universalist Society of Greensboro, 5603 Hilltop Road, Jamestown. Questions and answers, refreshments. With Elizabeth Zelvin. 209-0628 or patmeller@aol.com.
American Society for Training & Development Workshop, On The Road to Performance Consulting, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 11, Proximity Hotel, Greensboro. Learn the difference between "activity" and "performance" and how to increase your value to your organization. Register online. http://piedmontastd.org/register-workshop.
"So What Do I Do Now?" Terri Powell Herlica will talk about the Medicare choices for the upcoming annual open enrollment period, noon Nov. 11, Bryan YMCA, 501 W. Market St., Greensboro. Bring lunch. 272-4146.
Parenting Children of Divorce, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19 or Dec. 10 and 17, Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., Greensboro. $30. Register. 333-6890.
Bur-Mil Park's Environmental Education Classes, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Beginning Fly Tying, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12, $45. Recycling in Greensboro, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 14, free. Fall Foliage, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, $2. Good Trees, Bad Trees, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, $5. Household Wildlife, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, $2. Register. 373-3819.
Open House to benefit Dress for Success, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Greensboro Center for Facial Rejuvenation, 1132 N. Church St., Greensboro. Mini-seminars on Botox, laser therapy, medical skin care, mineral make-up, dermal fillers. Bring new or gently used women's business clothing or accessories. 358-4269.
Social Media Bootcamp, 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 13, Dec. 4, BEM Interactive Education Center, 416 Gallimore Dairy Road, Suite N, Greensboro. Nov. 13: YouTube, Social Sharing. $19. http://www.beminteractive.com/events/smm/ or 558-9696.
Computer classes for persons age 50+, offered by volunteers for SeniorNet. A Shepherd's Center Program. Call 378-0766 for brochure.
The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interests. www.thearthousestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337.
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.
RECREATION
Bridge lessons, Lewis Recreational Center:, Greensboro. Beginners 9:30-11:30 am. Thursdays, Nov. 12-Dec. 10, $50. Play of the Hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 11,18, Dec.2, 9, Jan 6-27, $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.
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, Fridays, American Legion I.T. Mann Post 87, 409 W. High Ave., High Point. Doors open, 5 p.m., early games, 5:30 p.m. General registration, $15 with additional packs/games available for purchase. First 100 people registered will also get a free hot dog and soda. 247-3932.
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, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.
Gate City Horizons Big Band, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center. 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. $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 hoffmania@bellsouth.net.
REUNIONS
Military
USS Portsmouth CL-102 (1945-1949), 16th reunion, April 29-May 30, 2010, Crowne Plaza Dulles, Herndon, VA. Walt Hohner, 448 Hillside Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854, (732) 463-1745 or WPHohner@aol.com
Schools
Bartlett Yancey Senior High, class of 1990, 2010. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.
Greensboro Senior High (now Grimsley), class of 1950, June 11-12, 2010. Bill Wrenn, 282-1336 or wwrenn1@triad.rr.com. Class Web page, http://classcreator.com/Greensboro-nc-1950
Grimsley High, class of 1969, Nov. 21. Patty Bridges Soto, (919) 923-2283, mbs7883@earthlink.net.
High Point Central, class of 1960, reunion 2010. Ellis Baker, ebaker@northstate.net.
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 of a class member who has died. Robin Moore Stiles, pageclassof72@gmail.com, or Sandy Cardonick Lavender, s.lavender@charter.net.
Page High, class of 1980. Planning stages. Lisa Strickland Kinsey, LBS@gmail or 545-1230.
Page High, class of 1985, planning stages for 2010. Stephen Scott, ss.stephenscott@yahoo. com or (704) 779-6194.
Page High, class of 1989, planning stages. Brian Herrington, brianherrington@hotmail.com or 259-2825; Jenny Clendenin Kiser, ekiser619@aol.com or 282-5073.
Page High, class of 1990, planning stages. Alicia Patterson Cone, alcone6@yahoo.com.
Page High, class of 1994, planning stages. Allison and Andrew Medley, amedley@triad.rr.com.
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.
Old-Timers Glenwood Breakfast, 8 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. People who grew up in Glenwood during the '30s-'50s. Charles O'Brien, 664-9222.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Lunch and speaker. All current federal employees as well as retired federal employees and their spouses welcome. 273-8861.
Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Tuesday, Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Bruce Fletcher, 993-8905.
Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Thursday, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola St., Stokesdale. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Agnes Dixon, 643-6523.
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.
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 PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.
Gate City Civitan, 6 p.m. order meal, 6:30 p.m. program and meeting, second and fourth Tuesday, Tex & Shirley's Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring. com.
Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. All Master Masons welcome. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.
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. Nov. 13: International President, Mark Eisinger. chwinfree@aol.com.
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.
High Point Jaycees, www.myspace.com/High Pointjaycees.
Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Jo Anne Lovette, 885-9808.
Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberians, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Kloster Center at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N.Elm St. Greensboro. Alice Schmidt, 288-0983.
Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Don Hallock, 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, Greensboro. Parking in the Carlisle parking area. 292-4806.
Sierra Club, Piedmont Plateau Group, 7:30-9 p.m. second Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. September-June. Guests welcome. 282-6553.
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 kmorris@triad.rr.com.
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.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, ctickle@northstate.net, or 472-6636 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. Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail. com.
American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Congregational United Church Of Christ, Radiance Drive, Greensboro.
APICS Professional Development Meeting, 5:30 p.m. registration/social, 7 p.m. speaker, Nov. 10, Volvo Corp Communications Center, 7900 National Service Road, Greensboro. $25 members, $35 nonmembers/late sign-up, $15 students. www.triadapics.org.
Bennett College National Alumnae Association, noon second Saturday, Union United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Lee St., Greensboro. September-May. Gina, 297-9259.
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 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.
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 portraithouse@juno.com.
Delta Zeta Triad Alumnae, ongoing monthly events and welcomes all area DZs. ww.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.
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 jamiebryant1@yahoo.com.
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Piedmont Social Hour, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Panera Bread, 303 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. No RSVP. 643-5947.
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. 996-3152 or www.goldentriadchorus.org.
Greater Greensboro/Reidsville Club of the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Club, Inc., 10 a.m. second Saturday, Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee St., Greensboro. 273-4506 or 475-7216.
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 Chapter of the N.C. Society of Medical Assistants, 6 p.m. bring your own dinner, 6:30 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, second Tuesday, Piedmont Orthopedics, 300 W. Northwood St., Greensboro. 832-8140.
Greensboro Junior Woman's Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir-Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Sept. -May. Stephanie Kiss, 870-0080, greensborojuniors@yahoo.com.
Greensboro Newcomers Club New Member Coffee, 10 a.m. second Wednesday, private home. Nov. 11: 4301 Visanto Way, Summerfield. Pres. Mary Mumford, 282-4475 or www.gsonewcomersclub.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.
GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17, Jamestown United Methodist Church. For people grieving the death of a loved one. Register. 454-2717.
Guilford Battle Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. September-May. Regent Etta Reid, 643-0096, or etreid@aol.com.
High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Meets September-May. Peggy Bell, 887-2329.
Italian-American Social Club, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 282-5363.
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.
N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7-9 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John's UMC, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro, or president's home. Service-oriented sorority. Yearly dues, $25. Seeking new members. Joy Ellison, 854-6082 or gsojoync1@aol.com.
Piedmont Triad Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Magnolia Manor. Nov. 12: David Casavant, executive director of the Workplace Safety Awareness Council, "Emergency Preparedness and H1N1." Lunch, $20. RSVP. 767-6730 or cnisbet@sciworks.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 Church, Greensboro. Job searching support group. 757-1099.
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.
T. Gilbert Pearson Chapter of the National Audubon Society, 7 p.m. second Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Ellen Weiner, weinere@bellsouth.net.
Triad American Singles Golf, 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting, second Monday, Out West Steakhouse, 1185 N.C. 66 S., Kernersville. www.triad.singlesgolf.com or Steve Motsinger, 785-1409.
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. 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.
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Guilford Chapter #301, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Program: Tour of 19th Century Living. 817-5351.
VETERANS
Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, www.nclegion. org. Bob Davis, 299-8281.
Marine Corps League -- L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 "Once a Marine always a Marine" -- honorably discharged Marines and FMF corpsmen eligible. Mark Grimley, 524-0426 or Bob Petka, 446-0144 .
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.
Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. social hour and meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Danny Bracken, commandant, 399-1017.
WOMEN
Dollars & Sense for Women: Having a Budget Means Having Control of Your Money, noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 16, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Free. Bring lunch. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com
Bessemer Woman's Club, 7 p.m. second Monday, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1810 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 275-2291.
Friday Professional Women's Networking Group, 7:45 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Sharon Kaiser, 294-4153.
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.
Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Organization focusing on the mother. Donna, 685-5565.
P3 Power Boost -- An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Woman's Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Topic: The Power of Passion, Purpose and Vision. $30, $20 for first-time guests. P3 LifeLine members, $15. Lisa Thomas, 988-2383, or Lisa@TheP3Group.com.
Women of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through hardships. Traci Marshall, tmarshall16@triad.rr.com or 986-6121.
YOUTHS
Teacher Workday Camps, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 11, Bur Mil Park Clubhouse, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $22 per student, per day. K-5th grade. 373-3805.
Cooking Training, Nov. 11, Greensboro Youth Council. Register. 373-2734 or email gyc@greensboro.nc.gov.
2010 Artistry Awards talent competition auditions, Nov. 14, Cultural Arts Center, Greensboro. For ages 13-18. Categories: creative writing, drama, visual art, print art, vocal, instrumental, dance. Register. 373-2734.
Greensboro Youth Council Full Council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Nov. 19, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.
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