This month's Sierra Club meeting will feature guest speaker, Tiffany Hayworth, Executive Director, Dan River Basin Association (DRBA.) She will speak about a proposed 1700 acre mega-regional landfill. A pre-meeting dinner will be held at 5:15 p.m. at Natty Greene's, 345 S. Elm St. RSVP: dick_mearns@bellsouth.netn

FREE health screenings for the entire family. Includes prostate, breast and cervical cancer assessments, Sickle Cell screenings, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure and HIV/syphilis. Plus chiropractic assessments and body fat analysis. Free mammograms for ages 40+ with pre-registration.

Bring a friend to learn about volunteer opportunities at the SECU Family House, a non-profit providing affordable and comfortable accommodations for adult patients and caregivers traveling to Forsyth Co. for health care! Enjoy a casual cookout and a live demo making "Grandma Lee's Family House Ginger Cookies" with renowned baker Lee Evans!nnRSVP to lisa.northrop@familyhousews.org

$5 MOVIES, EARLE Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, 142 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NCnFriday and Saturday 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Sundays 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Call (336) 786-2222 for feature information and times. nn

The DeLorean Time Machine as seen in the film “Back to the Future” will be appearing at Boho Salon. The vehicle will be there raising funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, during the First Fridays event.n nBring your camera! Take pictures with this iconic vehicle and make a donation for a worthy cause! World Re-nowned stylists from Boho Salon will also be styling hair to raise money with a fashion CUT-A-THON.n nDon’t miss your chance to sit inside this faithful, street legal replica, driven by Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown himself and featuring the famous ‘Flux Capacitor.’ It has toured four countries as an ambassador for the official web site BTTF.com, appeared in music videos and international ad campaigns such as Nike and is used to raise funds and awareness for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research.

I Am A Queen will host the 4th Annual Back to School Drive on Saturday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Windsor Recreation Center, located at 1601 E. Lee St., Greensboro, N.C. This event is OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY and we are accepting donations the day of the event. For more information about making a difference or about the event, please visit www.iamaqueen.org or contact Alana Allen at 336-202-7119 or iamaqueen2009@gmail.com.

Pleasant Union United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Children’s Consignment sale on Friday, August 10 from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm and Saturday August 11 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Selected items are half price on Saturday.rnrn rnrnItems include children’s clothing (ages 0 to teen), maternity clothing, shoes, toys, games, videos, books, baby equipment (car seat, strollers, swings, etc.), baby/juvenile/children’s furniture, bikes/sporting goods/outdoor play equipment, bedding/crib sets/blankets and much more. This event is open to the whole community.rnrn rnrnFor more information or to become a consignor, contact puconsignment@gmail.com. Donations of clothing, baby items, etc. will also be accepted.rnrn rnrnPleasant Union UMC is located at 5929 Coble Church Road in Liberty, NC (near the intersection of Coble Church Road and Highway 62) The phone number is 336.685.4093.rnrn

Come mingle with other singles ages 23-35 in our version of Speed Dating!nnYour $25 entry fee includes appetizers and one free beer or wine.nnYou will meet between 8 and 12 members of the other sex and have six minutes to talk one on one with each. Every six minutes, the bell will ring and you'll have the opportunity to meet a new date! At the end of the night you simply write down who you'd like to see or talk to again and we'll put you in touch.nnYou are not obligated to share any personal information except your email address. If you and another dater mutually select each other, we'll send each of you the other party's email address after the event. If you don't select a dater, absolutely none of your information will be shared with that person.nnIt's low stress, fun, and efficient! We've booked the private dining room at Foothills Brewery for this event. Please show up at least 10 minutes before the event is scheduled to start.nn nnFAQsnnIs preregistration required?nYes, preregistration is required so we can make sure we have enough participants for the event.nnAre there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?nnYes, please only register for the events for your age group. Other participants will be expecting to meet people in this age group, so please be honest and respect this requirement.nnWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?nnsinglesofthetriad@gmail.comnnIs my registration/ticket transferrable?nnYou may hold your ticket for a future event if you notify us by email at singlesofthetriad@gmail.com at least 72 hours before the event date. We cannot guarantee the availability of a future event in your age range, however.nnWhat is the refund policy?nnFull refund if we are notified in writing (at singlesofthetriad@gmail.com) of cancellation at least 72 hours prior to the event.nnNo refunds will be given after 72 hours prior to the event. However, if you cannot make the event and have a friend who can take your place, you can transfer your ticket to them.

Heat it up with iAMfashion for our summer soiree, Signature Style, featuring: Fashion/designer previews, vending, styling competition, giveaways, a design-it-yourself (DIY) project…and more! Get a chance to network and mingle within the local fashion scene as well as purchase items from the area’s hottest upcoming artists and designers. Hors d'Oeuvres and drinks available. Clothing donations are greatly encouraged!

Looking for the chance to give back to the community and meet a great group of women? Then the Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club is the place for you! Come join us at our Open House – Indoor Picnic on Sunday, September 9, 2012 to learn more about the Greensboro Juniors! Open House is from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Weir-Jordan House, located at 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Please contact us via email at greensborojuniors@hotmail.com or check out our website, http://greensborojuniors.gfwcnc.org/ for additional information.

Terra Blight is explores America’s consumption of computers and the hazardous waste we create in pursuit of the latest technology. The film, by the director of Gimme Green, traces the life cycle of computers from creation to disposal and juxtaposes the disparate worlds that have computers as their center. From a 13-year-old Ghanaian who smashes obsolete monitors to salvage copper to a 3,000-person video game party in Texas, Terra Blight examines the unseen realities of one of the most ubiquitous toxic wastes on our planet. Directed by Isaac Brown (Gimme Green), 2012. 55 minutes. nnUNCG's 7th Annual Sustainability Film Series at the Weatherspoon Art Museum features the latest documentaries on global warming, clean water, organic food, light pollution, recycled electronics and more. Post-screening discussions led by local experts give guests a chance to ask questions and learn more about relevant sustainability issues in our community. Films begin at 6:30pm in the Weatherspoon auditorium and are free. n7th Annual Sustainability Film Series • 2012-13nnSept 6 • Chasing Ice nOct 4 • Terra BlightnNov 1 • Island PresidentnDec 6 • Living DownstreamnFeb 7 • The City Dark nMar 7 • In Organic We TrustnApr 18 • Sustainability Short Film Competition n

It is the tradition of The Congregational United Church of Christ to host nonpartisan political forums for the local community. This year’s forum for non-judicial candidates will take place at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the church located at 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro. Each candidate will be allowed to make a three-minute presentation, which will leave time for questions and discussion, after all have spoken. The forum is scheduled to run until 8:00 pm.

nJoin us on Sunday, October 14, 2012, for the 32nd Annual Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk and Run! A 5K community event, CROP raises funds to fight hunger locally and globally, empowering people to meet their own needs. nnThe Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk and Run is the second largest CROP event in the nation, attracting over 6,000 participants annually and raising over $4.5 million since 1981. 25% of the funds raised through our local walk go to Potter’s House Community Kitchen at Greensboro Urban Ministry, which serves a hot meal to 450-600 people every day!nnFor more information, or to register for the 5K chip-timed run, please visit http://www.greatergreensborocropwalk.orgn

It is the tradition of The Congregational United Church of Christ to host nonpartisan political forums for the local community. This year’s forum for judicial candidates will take place at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the church located at 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro. Each candidate will be allowed to make a three-minute presentation, which will leave time for questions and discussion, after all have spoken. The forum is scheduled to run until 8:00 pm.

Vintage and new comics and toys, Yugioh and Magic the Gathering tournaments, artists, door prizes, raffles. Stop by Burke Street Comics to find out how to get the whole family in free!

"The Island President" is the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting the literal survival of his country and its citizens. As one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives enough to make them uninhabitable.nnIn early 2012, Nasheed resigned the presidency under the threat of violence in a coup d’etat perpetrated by security forces loyal to the former dictator. This film documents Nasheed’s first year of office, culminating in his trip to the Copenhagen Climate Summit in 2009. Directed by Jon Shenk, 2011. 100 minutes.nnUNCG's 7th Annual Sustainability Film Series at the Weatherspoon Art Museum features the latest documentaries on global warming, clean water, organic food, light pollution, recycled electronics and more. Post-screening discussions led by local experts give guests a chance to ask questions and learn more about relevant sustainability issues in our community. Films begin at 6:30pm in the Weatherspoon auditorium and are free. nn7th Annual Sustainability Film Series • 2012-13nnSept 6 • Chasing Ice nOct 4 • Terra BlightnNov 1 • Island PresidentnDec 6 • Living DownstreamnFeb 7 • The City Dark nMar 7 • In Organic We TrustnApr 18 • Sustainability Short Film Competition

Please join us for a fabulous party benefiting the non-profit Creative Center of Greensboro, where artists come together to enrich our community. Tickets are only $18 and can be bought here: www.Bonamonzee.com . There will be entertainment, delicious delectable delights, and tasty libations, too!nEntertainment consists of the infamous Patika Star, world class body painters Scott Fray, and Madelyn Grecco and music by Aubrey Shamel.nnA special thanks to Bonamonzee, in Madison, NC, for hosting this event.

Historical tribute to veterans past and present. By walking this timeline of soldiers you will learn about past periods of this nation's military history from the early colonial period to the modern era. Talk with the soldiers about the periods they represent and compare their uniforms, arms and equipment. Sponsored by Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and Guilford Battleground Company.