Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091.
The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum tabs as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring tabs to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.
Events
Clothing Give-A-Way, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise, 612 Norwalk St., GB. 294-2628.
Men Singing Their Faith-III, 4 p.m. May 18, Christ Community Church, 369 Air Harbor Road, GB. Combined ecumenical men's singing event. Free. Eighty voices. Love offering for Greensboro Urban Ministry. 288-2365.
"Bulls and Barrels" Rodeo, 5:30 p.m. gates open, 7:30 p.m. show starts, May 30-31, Piedmont Saddle Club, Colfax. More than 30 bull riders and barrel racers. Bring seating. Hosted by Rotary Club of the Triad. Benefits local charities. $10, kids 10 and younger, free. http://www.triadrotary.org or 688-2347.
Third annual Greater-Community Fun Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31, Wiley Elementary School, 600 W. Terrell Street, GB. Local talent, martial arts, step-teams and 3-on-3 basketball competitions. Benefits Wiley Elementary PTSA. 337-5227.
24 Hour Rock-a-Thon, 7 p.m.May 30-7 p.m. May 31, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Benefits Victory Junction Gang. 375-2322.
Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m. May 30, Buena Vista Lodge No. 21, 311 Battleground Ave., GB. RSVP. Benefits Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. 294-6259.
Floating retirement reception for Fire Chief Johnny W. Teeters, 2-4 p.m. May 30, Public Safety Training Facility, 1510 N. Church St., GB. Light refreshments. 574-4088.
Sanctuary House's third annual Mile of Pennies campaign, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 31, Sanctuary House, 518 N. Elm St., GB. Hot Pink Flamingos, Tracy Earl Welliver, "moonwalk," face painting, games, chair massages. Rain date, June 7. 275-7896, or http://www.sanctuaryhousegso.com.
"Fusion 2008," outdoor music festival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 31, FaithWalk, 485 Brightwood Church Road, Gibsonville. Admission, nonperishable food items for Loaves & Fishes Christian Food Ministry of Burlington. Music, concessions, children's activities, free health screenings, 2-4 p.m. Bring seating. http://www.faithwalkumc.org or 516-6240.
2008 Start! Guilford Heart and Stroke Walk, May 31, Country Park, GB. 662-1366 or http://www.startguilfordnc.org.
20th annual Betty Lynn McInnis Memorial Golf Tournament, tee times 8:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. June 5, High Point Country Club's Willow Creek Golf Course. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point. 882-2582.
Stokesdale Fire Department Auxiliary's Oldies and Goodies Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7, Stokesdale Business Park, 8500 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors. Fundraiser for Auxiliary. Concessions. 451-6121.
Second annual YWCA Indoor Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13 and 8 a.m.-noon June 14, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. Accepting donations, no clothes. 882-4126.
Gate City Rotary Club's annual benefit celebration, 6:30 p.m. June 20, Newbridge Bank Park, 408 Bellemeade St., GB. Raffle tickets for 1976 Triumph TR6 convertible and other prizes, $85, includes $15 concessions allowance. General admission, $15. 294-6906.
Free designer haircut, 1-3 p.m. June 22, Lee's Etc. Hair Salon, 1629 New Garden Road, GB. Donate at least eight inches to Pantene Beautiful Lengths charity that creates wigs for women and children with cancer. Jean, (617) 306-4713.
22nd annual National Multiple Sclerosis Society Dinner of Champions, June 24, Koury Convention Center, GB. $125. 299-4136.
Shepherd's Center of Greensboro's 18th annual Golf Tournament, Sept. 15-16, Forest Oaks Country Club. Proceeds will help cover center's operating and program expenses. Hole sponsors and door prizes are needed. 378-0766 or Charles Routh, 292-3570.
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