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August 2010 - Triad Calendar

by Luan Harmeson

HEALTH RELATED

Best Health, Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem, offers August seminars and classes such as: Teen Speak Out; Weight Loss Surgery Information Session; Parkinson’s Support Group; Caregiver Support Group; and more. Pre-registration is required. For a complete list of classes and seminars, dates, times and information: 800.446.2255 or www.besthealth.com.

The Alamance Regional Medical Center, 1240 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, offers monthly classes and activities that include: Stroke Support Group; Breast Cancer Support Group; Cancer Family Support Group; Fitness Mapping; and more. For dates, times and information: 336.538.7000 or www.armc.com.

The American Red Cross continues its request for blood donations at numerous sites in Greensboro. For dates, times, locations and information: 336.333.2111 or www.gso.redcross.org.

Oct 13-15 2010 NC Governor’s Conference on Aging, Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Durham. This year’s theme is “Building a Livable and Senior Friendly North Carolina.” Participants will develop specific recommendations to be provided to the Governor regarding Health and Aging, Economics of Aging, Access and Choice in Services and Supports, Safe Communities, and more. For registration and information: www.aging.unc.edu/nccoa.

Oct 23 Tour de Health 2^nd Annual Cycling Ride, 9am, Grove Winery, 7360 Brooks Bridge Rd, Gibsonville. Includes a 15 mile family fun ride, entertainment, tasty lunch, and souvenir wine glass. All proceeds support Get Healthy Guilford, Guilford County’s Obesity Coalition. Info: 336.478.9622 or www.gethealthyguilford.org.

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RESOURCES

The Davidson County Department of Senior Services in Lexington and Thomasville, offers August classes and events that include: Blood Pressure/Lipids Class; Ice Cream Social; Diabetes Class; Recycle Your Old Cell Phone; Summer Food Exchange; Learn to Play the Card Game Rook; Monthly Book Club; Conversational Spanish for Beginners; Hawaiian Luau; Plastic Canvas Class; and more. For dates, times, locations, and information: 336.242.2290 or 336.474.2754 or www.co.davidson.nc.us.

Alamance ElderCare’s Family Caregiver Support Group, 1pm, second Tuesdays, Alamance ElderCare, 2732 Anne Elizabeth Dr, Burlington. Info: 336.538.8080.

First In Flight Entertainment, Winston-Salem and Kernersville locations, offers monthly classes for children and adults. Classes include: Private Lessons for Acting, Singing, and Dancing; and more. First in Flight Entertainment is also the Triad’s premiere source for quality entertainers for your next event. For a complete list of classes/entertainers, dates, times, registration and information: 336.924.7028 or www.firstinflightentertainment.com.

Twisted Dance, 315 S. Greene St, Greensboro, offers all levels and styles of belly dance, African dance, and yoga. For a complete list of classes, dates, times, and information: 336.303.8792 or www.twisteddance.com.

The Ballet & Performing Arts Centre, 5365 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, has Fall Registration taking place Aug 2-12. Also, Aug 10, will be “Summer Blast,” where free classes are offered when canned food is donated to support Second Harvest Food Bank. Info: 336.923.2585.

Royal Expressions School of Dance, 2731 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, offers Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre classes for adults and children. For class schedules, dates, times, and information: 336.404.2999 or www.royalexpressions.org.

Theatre Art Galleries (TAG) in High Point, announces a new partnership with the Piedmont Environmental Center that will offer a series of workshops for children and adults at Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, High Point. August’s classes include: Woodland Animals!, and En Plein Air Series Watercolor Workshop. For dates, times, registration and information: 336.2137 or www.tagart.org.

Aug 15 Deadline for the NC New Play Project. Sponsored by the Greensboro Playwrights’ Forum. For information and guidelines: 336.335.6426 or www.greensboro-nc.gov.

Aug 21 The Music Academy of NC’s 2^nd Annual Musical Consignment Sale, 9am-2pm, 1327 Beaman Pl, Greensboro. Buyers will have a chance to see many quality instruments which have been evaluated by area professionals. There will be a wide variety of options, from collectibles, to starter instruments, to upgrades. Info: 336.379.8748 or www.musicacademync.org.

Through Aug 25 Summer Education Series to Empower Women, Wednesdays,

12-1pm, YWCA Women’s Resource Center, 112 Gatewood Ave, High Point. Information and answers to questions relating to high interest areas according to a local poll like: Anger Management; Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence, Co-Dependency, Human Trafficking, Predatory Lenders, Fair Housing; and more. For a complete schedule of classes, and information: 336.882.4126 or www.ywcahp.com.

Aug 31 Deadline for 40^th Annual Day in the Park Festival Entries. Festival to take place Sept 18. For more information or to receive an application: 336.889.2787 or www.highpointarts.org.

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VOLUNTEERS

The Volunteer Center of Greensboro has volunteer opportunities in areas like: Animals & Nature; Arts & Culture; Computers; Health; Special Events; Tutors; and much more. For a complete list and details of opportunities and information: 336.373.1633 or www.volunteergso.org.

RSVP of Forsyth and Stokes Counties offers volunteer opportunities to anyone 55 and over. Current special needs include delivery of meals to homebound folks and transportation to medical appointments for seniors who can no long drive. Info: 336.761.2111 or www.nwpcog.org.

The Adult Center for Enrichment, with locations in Greensboro, has a mission to enrich the lives of frail and impaired adults, their families, and the community through specialized adult day services, respite care, education and support. ACE offers three adult day centers, three group respite programs, CarePartners at Home, and Caregiver Education. They have volunteer needs such as: Program Assistant Volunteer; Art Volunteer; Inter-generational Volunteers; Entertainment Volunteers; Clerical Volunteers, Special Projects; Devotions Leader; Horticulture Volunteers; Pet Therapy Volunteers; and more. If interested in volunteering: 336.274.3559 or www.acecare.org.

Hospice of Alamance County has an ongoing need for volunteers in: Patient Support and Respite; Administration; and Fundraising. For information about their programs and needs: 336.532.0126 or www.hospiceac.org.

Senior Resources of Guilford offers volunteer opportunities such as: Visitors/Assistance with Errands, Mobile Meal Delivery, Rides to Medical Appointments, Simple Home Repairs and TeleCare Reassurance. Information: 336.884.4816 or 336.373.4816 or www.senior-resources-guilford.org.

Guilford Boomers, Greensboro has continuing volunteer opportunities for Mobile Meals. Bring a nutritious noon time meal to homebound adults. Info: 336.373.4816 or www.guilfordboomers.org.

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THINGS TO DO WITH GRANDKIDS

From Art to Zebras Children’s Creative Studio, 3700 N. Main St, High Point, offers various creative classes and events for families such as: Point and Shoot Digital Photography Camp; and Superhero Training Camp; Storybook Celebration; and more. For a complete list of events, dates, times and info: 336.454.2630 or www.fromarttozebras.com.

The Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St, Greensboro, wants visitors to know about their August activities and events such as: Edible Schoolyard Camps; Salsa Making Canning Workshop; Wee Kids on the Ball; Wildlife Wednesdays; Music and Movement; Bring Dad to Play Day; Kickoff to Kindergarten; Grandparents Day in September; and more. For dates, times and information: 336.574.2898 or www.gcmuseum.com.

The Childrens Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St, Winston-Salem, will host Summer Camps in August that include: Uses for a Cardboard Box; Artist Studio; Dog Days of Summer; Hands On Everything; Aloha Camp; and more. Children’s book author, Michele Manderine, will also show elementary children how to create their own cat book like “Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat.” For a complete schedule of events and activities, and information: 336.723.9111 or www.childrensmuseumofws.org.

SciWorks Science Center, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, offers August events and activities that include: Big Blue Marble Camp; Fossil Finders Camp; NanoCamp; Bones and Stones Camp; and more. For dates, times, and information: 336.767.6730 or www.sciworks.org.

Old Salem Museum & Gardens, 600 S. Main St, Winston-Salem, offers special August events and concerts that include: Jazz 4 Kids; A Cheesy Tale with A Shred of Truth; Wednesday Noon Organ Recital Series; Gardens of Salem Twilight Tour; Family Hearthside Cooking Class; and more. For dates, times, and information: 336.721.7300 or www.oldsalem.org.

YWCA of High Point announces opening registration for Summer Camps. This year’s theme is The Encounter, which will provide elementary and middle school participants with new experiences, activities and skill sets while learning more about the people around them and the person they want to be through group activities, field trips, focus groups, bible study, leadership, and much more. For a complete schedule of camps, dates, registration and information: 336.882.4126 or www.ywcahp.com.

Theatre Art Galleries and The High Point of Arts, 220 E. Commerce, High Point, still has openings for their youth Visual Art Camps and Saturday Workshops. Camps like: Little Sprouts in the Garden, Color My World, World Cultures, Planes Trains and Time Machines, and Summer Sampler. For a complete list of camps, dates, times, and information: 336.887.2136 or www.tagart.org.

The Music Center, 800 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro, is offering Summer Camps for children and teens. Camps include: Kindermusik Mondays; Guitar Camp, Percussion Explosion; and Greensboro Youth Chorus Camp. For information and registration: 336.373.2547.

Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro offers ArtQuest Summer Camps that provide kids the opportunity to explore hands-on studio experience and to learn about NC art. For a camp brochure, registration, and information: 336.333.7460 or www.greenhillcenter.org.

Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Rd, Snow Camp, offers August performances that include: Pinocchio; Sword of Peace; Pathway to Freedom; The Wonderful Adventures of Brer Rabit; and The Wiz. For dates, times, and information: 336.376.6948 or www.snowcampdrama.com.

Aug 7 5^th Annual Sunfest, 10am-3pm, Clay St, downtown Mebane. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun that includes games and activities for children, a parade, entertainment and music. Info: 919.563.1214 or www.downtownmebane.com.

Aug 14-15 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Junior, The Broach Theatre, 520 S. Elm St, Greensboro. Performed by the Community Theatre of Greensboro Youth Theatre. Info: 336.333.7469 or www.ctgso.org.

Through Aug 19 Greensboro Ballet Summer Camps, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St, Greensboro. Flowers & Fairies Camp, Carnival of the Animals Camp, Wiggly Camp and Nutcracker Camp. Info: 336.333.7480 or www.greensboroballet.org.

Through Aug 20 The Greensboro Children’s Museum Summer Camps. Camps are available for children 4-11 years old and include a variety of themes like science, music, art, nature, construction, fantasy, cooking and gardening. For a complete list of camps, registration and information: 336.574.2898 or www.gcmuseum.com.

Through Aug 20 Community Theatre of Greensboro offers Summer Theatre Camps. A fun-filled summer for ages 3-18. For a schedule and information: 336.333.7469 of www.ctgso.org.

Through Aug 28 The Wiz, The Wonderful Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Pinocchio, Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Rd, Snow Camp. A high energy, modern musical version of “The Wonderful World of Oz” based on the infamous story, and the story about a Wiley Rabbit who out foxes Brer Fox, Brer Wolf and Brer Bear are brought to life in this charming musical dramatization of the Joel Chandler Harris stories. Info: 336.376.6948 or www.snowcampdrama.com.

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ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

The High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, wants visitors to know about their August events and activities: Blacksmithing Demonstrations; National Night Out; Laundry & Ironing Demonstration; Early American Spelling Bee; and Alexander’s Battalion Field Hospital Demonstration. For dates, times, information: 336.885.1859 or www.highpointmuseum.org.

Old Salem Museum & Gardens, 600 S. Main St, Winston-Salem, offers special August events and activities that include: A Tribute to Johnny Mercer; Gardens of Salem Twilight Tour; Shaving Horse Museum Class; A Cheesy Tale with a Shred of Truth; Festival Finale; and more. For dates, times, and information: 336.721.7300 or www.oldsalem.org.

Green Hill Center for NC Art, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St, Greensboro, offers visitors August events that include: Eco Art Studio Mondays; Focus on Sylvie Rosenthal; Creative License Workshop; Origami Workshop; ArtQuest weekly activities; and Guided Family Tours. For dates and information: 336.333.7460 or www.greenhillcenter.org.

First Friday Downtown Community Open House, 6-9pm, downtown Greensboro. The community is invited to a self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative arts venues on the first Friday of every month. For a detailed map visit www.downtownfridays.com.

Eastern Music Festival announces monthly First Fridays Late Night Jazz & Blues Series, 10pm-12:30am, Print Works Bistro, Greensboro. Live music while you dine. Info: 336.379.0699 or www.printworksbistro.com.

The Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St, Greensboro, has August Classic Movies. For dates, times, and information: 336.333.6426 or www.carolinatheatre.com.

Sunset Theatre, 236 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, offers August concerts that include: Summer Concert Series featuring April Taylor; and Darin & Brook Aldridge. Farmer’s Markets also occur every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7am-1pm. For dates, times, and information: 336.626.7469 or www.sunsettheatre.org.

Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Rd, Snow Camp, offers August performances that include: Pinocchio; Sword of Peace; Pathway to Freedom; The Wonderful Adventures of Brer Rabit; and The Wiz. For dates, times, and information: 336.376.6948 or www.snowcampdrama.com.

Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park offers Summer Concerts in parks around Greensboro. August performances include: Greensboro Concert Band; Soul Central and West End Mambo; Lisa Dames and Melva Houston; Rough Cut Band and Bruce Piephoff; and Wally West Little Big Band and Martha & the Moodswingers. For dates, times, locations, and information: 336.335.6426 or www.greensboro-nc.gov.

Free Arts Splash 2010 Summer Concert Series, Sundays, 6-7:30pm, locations in High Point. August’s line-up includes: The Company Band, Molasses Creek, and Soul Biscuit. For dates, locations, and information: 336.889.ARTS.

Aug 5-8 King Mackerel and the Blues Are Running, Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 NW Blvd, Winston-Salem. Songs and stories of the Carolina Coast. Info: 336.723.7777 or www.wstheatrealliance.org.

Aug 6-11 Annual Hospice League’s Flea Market, 8am-6pm, 204 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd, Burlington. Info: 336.531.0100 or www.hospiceac.org.

Aug 7 5^th Annual Sunfest, 10am-3pm, Clay St, downtown Mebane. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun that includes games and activities for children, a parade, entertainment and music. Info: 919.563.1214 or www.downtownmebane.com.

Aug 7 & 21 Greensboro Contra Dance, 8-11pm, Guilford Grange, Guilford School Rd, Greensboro. All dances are taught, partners available. Info: 336.299.0587 or www.feetretreat.com.

Through Aug 8 Evita, The Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave, Winston-Salem. The musical story of Argentina’s controversial First Lady, Eva Peron. Info: 336.499.1010 or www.stainedglassplayhouse.org.

Through Aug 8 Mahalia!, Open Space Café Theatre, 4609 W. Market St, Greensboro. A foot stomping, spiritual gospel musical exploring the life of gospel’s greatest singer, Mahalia Jackson. Info: 336.292.2285 or www.osctheatre.com.

Through Aug 8 King Mackerel and The Blues Are Running, Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem. Staging a benefit concert to save the Corncake Inlet Inn, the lively cast of fishermen musicians sing up a storm, tell fish stories and ghost stories, and relate accounts of first loves and ones that got away. Info: 336.723.7777 or www.wstheatreallliance.org.

Aug 10 through Oct 8 Piedmont Outdoor Painting Society Exhibit, Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave, High Point. Info: 336.887.2137 or www.tagart.org.

Aug 12-15 PAC: The Hallelujah Girls, Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St, Burlington. Info: 336.222.5017 or www.burlingtonnc.gov/paramount.

Aug 14 Second Saturday Events at all 37 NC Historic Sites, History Museums and Art Museums. Event includes hands-on crafts, music, food and costumed re-enactors at all 37 NC museums and State Historic Sites. Palmer Farm Day will take place at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Greensboro, and Potters Painters and Photographers at Alamance Battleground in Burlington. It’s fantastic and free. For schedules, times, locations, and information: www.nchistoricsites.org.

Aug 14 Summertime Brews Festival, 4pm, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St, Greensboro. This festival brings together more than 160 beers from around the world. Admission includes souvenir glass, samples and other entertainment. Info: 336.852.1100 or www.greensborocoliseum.com.

Aug 14 Summer Festival Final Performance: Greensboro Ballet, 2pm, Greensboro Cultural Center Rehearsal Hall, Greensboro. Come enjoy a performance of classical, contemporary and theater dance by Greensboro Ballet’s own professional dancers, guest artists and students who have just completed a 2 week training intensive. Info: 336.333.7480 or www.greensboroballet.com.

Aug 17 22^nd Annual Hospice Taste of the Town, 5:30-8:30pm, Showplace, 211 E. Commerce Ave, High Point. Will feature more than 50 area restaurants, caterers, and beverage vendors sampling their best, along with a silent auction, live music and a children’s area. All proceeds benefit Hospice of the Piedmont. Info: 336.878.7281 or www.hospicetaste.com.

Aug 20 “Jimmy” Concert, Buttermilk Creek/Old Holmes Boys, Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St, Burlington. Info: 336.222.5017 or www.burlingtonnc.gov/paramount.

Aug 20-29 Rounding Third, Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem. The hilarious and tumultuous journey of two Little League coaches through an entire season, from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship game. Info: 336.723.7777 or www.wstheatrealliance.org. 

Through Aug 21 The Sword of Peace, Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Pramo Rd, Snow Camp. A dramatic portrayal of the American Revolution. It enlightens the audience about the struggles the peaceful Quakers must face in a time of war. Info:  336.376.6948 or www.snowcampdrama.com.  

Aug 21 Greensboro Contra Dance, 8-11pm, Guilford Grange, Guilford School Rd, Greensboro. Live music by the Avant Gardeners. Info: 336.299.0587 or www.feetretreat.com.

Aug 21 Budweiser Superfest featuring Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Jaheim and Raheem Devaughn, 7pm, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St, Greensboro. Info: 336.852.1100 or www.greensborocoliseum.com.

Through Aug 22 The NC Arts Council Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Green Hill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie ST, Greensboro. Featuring the works of eighteen visual artists. Info: 336.333.7460 or www.greenhillcenter.org.  

Through Aug 28 The Sword of Peace & Pathway to Freedom, Snow Camp Outdoor Historical Theatre, 301 Drama Rd, Snow Camp. A dramatic portrayal of the American Revolution, and an exciting account of the struggles and heroism of the 1840’s and the 1850’s along the “Underground Railroad” from North Carolina to Indiana. Info: 336.376.6948 or www.snowcampdrama.com.

Through Sept 5 Arnold Mesches: The FBI Files Exhibit, The Weatherspoon Art Museum, 1000 Spring Garden St, Greensboro. The artwork chronicles the FBI’s surveillance of Mesches for 27 years. August features Noon@the ‘Spoon Public Tour and Artist’s Talk. Info: 336.334.5770 or www.weatherspoon.uncg.edu.

Sept 5-26 The Glass Menagerie, Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St, Greensboro. Memories as fragile as glass are tossed into the air in Tennessee Williams’ first great masterpiece. Dreams meet reality and love becomes desperate in a shimmering drama of a family on the edge. Info: 336.272.0160 or www.triadstage.org.

Through Sept 17 Free Summer Concert Series Wine & Song, 6-9:30pm, third Friday of each month, Grove Winery and Vineyard, 7360 Brooks Bridge Rd, Gibsonville. July’s performance will be by Funky Confusion. Info: 336.584.4060 or www.grovewinery.com.

Sept 18 Rock the Block Street Party, 11am-11pm, downtown Winston-Salem. The free event will be co-sponsored by NBA star Chris Paul and include four community music stages, wine tasting, craft show and more. Info: www.rocktheblockws.com.

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