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FundRAISERS

Ongoing

The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs monetary contributions to further scholarships for art classes, book groups and meetings addressing recovery issues. 621-1514 or send contributions to 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7 Greensboro, NC 27405.

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 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.

Events

Boy Scout Troop 316 Fundraiser, N.C.-grown trees from Mistletoe Meadows, 5-9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1-9 p.m. Sundays, lasts until trees all sold, Mount Pisgah Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro. 271-2880.

Christmas Castle Village, 5 p.m. crafting area opens, 6 p.m. trail opens and closes at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, through Dec. 23, Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown. $11, $7 children. www.christmascastlevillage.com or 887-5413.

Gift wrapping, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Sherry’s On Main, 106 W. Main St., Gibsonville. Bring boxed items to be wrapped. Donations support various organizations on various days. 446-0161.

Merry Christmas North Carolina production, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Rich Fork Baptist Church, 3993 Old U.S. 29, Thomasville. Free. Bring canned goods. 476-6258.

Animal Rescue & Foster Program’s Holiday Open House, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14, Next Step Adoption Center, 705 Milner Drive, Greensboro. Refreshments, cats and dogs available for adoption, gifts for sale. Donations “in honor of” or “in memory of” accepted. 323-0850.

Sealy/FOX 8 Holiday Concert, doors open 6 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Greensboro Coliseum. Free with canned food donations. Food benefits The Salvation Army in the Piedmont. 821-1119.

Holiday Open House, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 19, Jewel Day Spa, 1004 N. Elm St., Greensboro.  Collecting nonperishable food donations for the Greensboro Urban Ministries. 268-9050.

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra’s second annual concert, 2 p.m. doors open, 3 p.m. concert, Dec. 21, Elon University. Free with a donation of a nonperishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army. 335-5456, Ext. 222.

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.

“How Did Our Ancestors Celebrate the Holidays?” Holiday exhibit and children’s crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Jan. 7, crafts at 11 a.m. on select Tuesdays and Saturdays, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Road, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.

Second annual Calvary Christmas Spectacular, 6 p.m. Dec. 14, Calvary Baptist Church, 5585 Burlington Road, McLeansville. Free. 697-9634.

Book party to celebrate re-releasing of Jane Redmont’s book, “When in Doubt, Sing: Prayer in Daily Life,” 6 p.m. Dec. 14, St. Mary’s House, 930 Walker Ave., Greensboro. 800-282-1865, Ext. 206.

Public Meeting, requesting community input for the design of Phase One-A of the Downtown Greenway, session 1 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., session 2 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Action Greensboro, 317 S. Elm St. 373-3816.

Singing Senior Ambassadors Choral Group’s annual holiday concert, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1304 Merritt Drive, Greensboro. Free, but bring donations of nonperishable food items for Greensboro Urban Ministry. 375-2237.

Victorian Christmas, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, 19-21, Craven-Nall Manor, 614 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $17, discounts available for parties of four or more. Produced by Peculiar People Theatre Company. RSVP. 253-4254.

Christmas and Christian tunes, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19, Coffee Connect, 1405-E U.S. 66 S., Kernersville. Performer: Mike Baron, Kernersville Senior Idol contestant. 497-4701.

Christmas Love Feast, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Memorial United Methodist Church, 101 Randolph St., Thomasville. 472-7718.

Live Nativity, 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Gibsonville United Methodist Church, 501 Church St., Gibsonville. 449-4810.

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. Blood and platelet donors are entered to win a $1,000 gift card through Dec. 31. Holiday extended hours: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 20. (800) 448-3543.

CLASSES

Youth Fencing Classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, through Feb. 27, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $30 per month, per participant. Ages 14-18. Register. 373-2929.

Cancer Project Cooking Class, noon-1:30 p.m., Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Dec. 19: Immune-Boosting Foods/Maintaining a Healthy Weight. $15. Register. 369-0190.

The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interest. www.theart housestudios.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.

Your Promise Land’s “Financial Back to Basics,” noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, 507 Balboa St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 852-5254.

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., Greensboro. $55. 332-6927.

RECREATION

Janes on the Run monthly network meeting, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Dec. 15, Yoga for Runners, 1901 D Ashwood Court, Greensboro. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.

Winter Nature Camp 2008, 8:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23 or Dec. 29-30, Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Road. $55, $90 nonmembers. Ages 8-12. 883-8531.

Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club, Cook’s Wall Hike, Jan. 10. Moderate, trail at Hanging Rock State Park. Cheryl Garrity, 427-0413 or cgarrityhike@triad.rr.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, 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.

New Garden Moose Family Center Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open 7 p.m. games begin, Thursdays, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Cash prizes. Profits donated to charities. 294-0383.

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.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Profits go to charities such as Camp Carefree. 707-7659 or 288-5100.

Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Greensboro Cultural Center, Room 100, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Free. Beginner instrumental group for adults. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Bring partner or one will be provided. Coffee and snacks furnished. $5. 215-9056.

Bridge classes, play of the hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and learn bidding, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, began week of Nov. 10, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Classes run for eight weeks. $100 plus book. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Fencing, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Instruction in saber, foil and epee. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Lifeguard Classes, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 27, 29, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 28, 30; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 17, 24, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 18, 25; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, noon-8 p.m. Feb. 8, 15; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 7, 14, noon-8 p.m. March 8, 15; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 21, 28; noon-8 p.m. March 22, 29; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18, 25, noon-8 p.m. April 19, 26, Carolina Pool Management, 308-C Pomona Drive, Greensboro. $250. 854-8884.

Martial Arts, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Karate and Aikido classes. Call for fees and meeting times. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

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.

“The Queen of Hearts” friendly bridge game, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Lewis Recreation Center. $5. Mini-lessons included. 627-7134.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m. or 6 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.

Trout Fishing, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Feb.; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March, Lake Higgins Watershed Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. $1 per person. All fish caught will be weighed, and fishermen will be charged an additional $3.75 per pound of fish. 643-4295.

Yoga, 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $50 for six class session, $90 for 12 class session. Ages 7 and older. 373-3803.

REUNIONS

Other

Greensboro Swimming Association has formed Friends of The Greensboro Swimming Association to facilitate mini reunions and gatherings among former GSA swimmers, coaches and families. www.gsaswim.org, look for the Alumni button. Facebook Group, “Friends of The Greensboro Swimming Association.”

Schools

Bartlett Yancey Senior High School, class of 1990, 2010. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

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.

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.

Computer instruction, for adults 50 and older. Offered by SeniorNet volunteers. Call the Shepherd’s Center for brochure. 378-0766.

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 $5. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.

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, Greensboro. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Y-Matrons, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Social group that plays bridge and canasta. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

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.

Deep River Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, High Point. 887-7435.

Eastside Civitan Club, 7 p.m. first and third Monday, McGirt-Horton Library, 2509 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 274-5355.

Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. 340-8599.

Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.

Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. 299-7728.

Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. 768-1027.

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. Dec. 19: TBA.

Greensboro Jaycees membership meeting, 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday. 379-1570, Ext. 13309.

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

Greensboro Sertoma Club, noon first and third Thursday, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro. Don Szamier, 299-9818.

Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Jed Daniel, 292-9284.

Hamilton Lakes Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday, First Christian Church, 1900 W. Market St., Greensboro. 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., High Point. 889-8420.

High Point Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Carter Brothers Barbecue, 3802 Samet Drive, High Point. Ages 21-41. www.myspace.com/HighPointjaycees.

Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Howard Hicks, 454-2516.

Kernersville Rotaract, 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Kernersville. Tina Sparks, 993-1881, www.kernersvillerotary.com.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Dec. 18: Justin Catanoso, executive editor, The Business Journal. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

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, Greensboro. 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., Greensboro. 292-0762.

Odd Fellows, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, business meeting, 311 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. 272-5236.

Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. 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, Greensboro. 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., Greensboro. 558-6576.

Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro.

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’s Christmas dessert social, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Stephanie Sage’s home. Bring dessert and an unwrapped Christmas ornament to exchange. Remember donations for Christmas for the Shelter to Genesa. Candice Tickle, 472-6636, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041 or alphachialum@traid.rr.com.

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, gGreensborooaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.

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.

Bluford Park Community Watch Associa­tion, 9 a.m. third Saturday, Power House of Deliverance Church, Willow Road and Bothwell Street, Greensboro. Harvey Moses, 275-7787 or M. M. Hailey, 379-1654.

Brady Brabblers Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first four Thursdays, Brady Trane Services, 1915 N. Church St., Greensboro. 378-0670.

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, Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. 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.

Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. triadxo@hotmail.com or Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919, www.chiomega.com/alumnae/greensboro.

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., Greensboro; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, Greensboro, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 6:45-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@aol.com.

Civil War Round Table, discussion group. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.

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. www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

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., Greensboro or City Hall on Main Street in Gibsonville. Proper disposal of the U.S. flag is ceremonial burning.

Free health screening clinic, 1-5 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. Free breast exams, 9 a.m.-noon fourth Friday, call for appointment. 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. Free breast exams, 9 a.m.-noon second Friday, call for appointment. 274-1507. 

Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 292-6850.

Gamma Gamma Chi, Gamma chapter, first Islamic-based sorority, seeking new members. Robyn Abdusamad, 202-2770 or rabdusamad@gammagammachi.org.

Golden Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem. Rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville. 996-3152 or www.goldentriad chorus.org.

Greater Greensboro Triad Shag, times and dates vary, Thirsty’s 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or www.greatertriadshagclub.org.

Greensboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Submit letters of interest to: P.O. Box 21403, Greensboro, NC 27420.

Greensboro chapter, National Railway Historical Society, 7 p.m. third Monday, 234-B E. Washington St., Greyhound Bus Terminal building, Greensboro.

Greensboro Historical Museum Guild, 10 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. meeting, third Monday, Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro. 373-2043.

Greensboro Tar Heel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Affiliated with the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. 292-4941.

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 ittrain@itt-s.com.

Guilford County African American Caucus of the Democratic Party of North Carolina, 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

Guilford Chapter 301, United Daughters of the Confederacy, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Heritage Greens, Greensboro. “Christmas Songs and Stories” with Stan Clardy. Open to public. 817-5351.

Heath Community Organization, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3701 Heath Ave., Greensboro. Patricia Alexander, 275-9064.

High Point Museum Guild, 10 a.m. third Wednesday, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 885-1859.

Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, meeting times and places vary. Open to Kappa Delta alumnae and collegians. Danielle Lambeth, 834-0760 or dlamb69@hotmail.com.

KUS, Kids Unable to Speak, fellowship, play and advocate, meet once a month. 499-2022.

Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro. Free. 379-1000.

Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. 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, Greensboro. Literary discussion group. $15 for 10 meetings. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Monday Night Poetry, 7 p.m. third Monday, Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 6:30 p.m. December: None. Jan. 26: (date change due to MLK) Poet Glennis Redmond.

Piedmont Association for Creation Education and Research, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Teen Challenge Chapel, 912 Boulevard St., Greensboro. 668-2798.

Poetry circle, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St., Greensboro. Free. 373-5881.

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

Piedmont Phi Mu Alumnae chapter, seeking new members. Kacy A. Hodgin, 697-5592 or kacyhodgin@uncg.edu.

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. Kathleen Natalie, 456-7312.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Col. John Sloan camp, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Terrace, Greensboro. Don Saunders, 299-2996.

Sunrise Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., West Wing, Room 043, Greensboro. Tom Loughlin, tom.loughlin@lfg.com or (800) 487-1485, Ext. 4292.

Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930.

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 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. Donna Flynt, 855-8904, Mary Brady, 632-7098 or www.triadtm.org.

Triad Z Club, third Tuesday. For Datsun/Nissan 240Z-300ZX owners. www.triadzclub.com.

Tuesday Visually Impaired Variety Program, every other Tuesday, High Point Recreation Department, 101 Price St., High Point. Transportation available to city residents. 883-3506.

Xi Beta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. first and third Monday, members homes. Accepting new members. 299-7617.

YWCA Sunshine Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, bi-monthly, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Focuses on the physical and social needs of mentally challenged teens and adults. 273-3461.

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

VETERANS

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

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

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

Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

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.

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. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

WOMEN

Janes on the Run Women’s 5K Running School, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, through Jan. 1. $115. All fitness levels welcome. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.

African Women in Action, a nonreligious, nonpolitical and nonprofit organization to promote friendship and support among African women, 4 p.m. third Saturday, Glenwood Library, 1901 W. Florida St., Greensboro. Open to all African women and their friends. Pelagie, 987-2421, or calvindjif@excite.com.

Janes on the Run, Women’s 5K Walking School, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 31. $95. All fitness levels. Liz Halsch, janesontherun@triad.rr.com or 402-3985.

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

Friday Professional Womens Networking Group, 8-9 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, Greensboro. Linda Donovan, 851-9552.

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. Jessica Witmer, MVP, gsomomsclub@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, as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

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

YOUTHS

“Moving Words” Program, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. Space limited to 15 participants. Register. 373-7710.

Free SAT Girls Incorporated Discovery Leadership, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. 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. www.gibsonville.net or 449-7241.

Girls Moving Together, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Ages 9-12 and 13-17. 273-3461, Ext. 117.

Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Special classes in swimming and gymnastics for home-schooled children. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

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.

Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Greensboro. Accepting new applications for ages 6 to 18. Beginners and experienced players welcome.

Teen Advancement After School, 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 620 S. Elm St., Suite 341, Greensboro. $35 a week per child. Kai Moumouni, 340-3439.

Teen Forum, Let’s Talk, 6 p.m. Mondays, Craft Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 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, Greensboro. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Wendy Jones, 387-9622 or wendy.jones@ymcagreensboro.org.