Community calendar

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Feb. 22

Introduction to Computers:

This six-week class will cover basic Windows information and an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, database, surfing the Web and using email. Registration required. 9 a.m. $40 with Annual Discount Card, $60 without. Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-522-6222. www.cmseniorcenters.org

Assistance League of Charlotte general membership meeting:

Learn more about a group of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the Charlotte community. 9:30 a.m. Free. Assistance League of Charlotte Center and Thrift Shop, 3600 South Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-525-5228. www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org.

Medicare abuse and fraud workshop:

Learn the differences between fraud and abuse of the Medicare system. 11 a.m. Free. 704-365-1995. Summit Place of SouthPark, 1201 Runnymede Lane, Charlotte.

Benevolent Beards:

Benevolent Beards is a fundraising event to benefit Levine Children's Hospital's Nephrology Special Needs Fund. The Remi Group's Benevolent Beards participants will spend December 2011 and the first quarter of 2012 growing the best-looking beard to raise money for the fund. 7 p.m. 704-602-0870. www.benevolentbeards.org. The Remi Group, 11325 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. 888-451-8916. www.theremigroup.com.

Medicare 101:

This presentation will address common questions and concerns about Medicare. 7 p.m. Free. 704-708-5001. Matthews Woman's Club, 208 S. Trade St., Matthews. 704-849-5063. www.matthewswomen.org.

Feb. 23

"Jersey Boys" (Matinee):

2 p.m. Belk, 2801 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-357-4000.

Microsoft Office 2007 Excel Fundamentals:

This class will cover the essential skills needed for creating a basic spreadsheet and chart. 3 p.m. Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road W, Indian Trail. 704-821-7475. www.union.lib.nc.us.

Career Workshop:

Resume essentials. 5:30 p.m. University of Phoenix, Charlotte Campus, 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Charlotte. 704-504-5409. www.phoenix.edu.

Feb. 24

Vanishing of the Bees movie:

This documentary details the economic, political and ecological consequences of a dwindling world honeybee population. All donations will go to support American Beekeeping Association. 7 p.m. Free. Center of Light, 6100 Monroe Road, Charlotte. 704-900-8594. www.ConsciousnessForPeace.org.

Treasure Island:

Robert Louis Stevenson's thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny on the high seas and pieces of eight. 7:30 p.m. $9 - $10. Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

Feb. 25

Warrior Seminar Series:

Open to all students and instructors of Isshin Ryu Karate of any rank. This workshop proves to be an amazing resource of new knowledge for all that attend. The topics will range from kata and weapons to sparring and close quarters tactics. Don't miss this unique opportunity to work with some of the best instructors that Isshin Ryu has to offer. 12 p.m. Carolina Isshinryu Academy, 2246 Stevens Mill Road, Matthews.

Charlotte Jewish Film Festival All-Festival Pass:

Purchase a ticket to all 11 events in the 2012 Charlotte Jewish Film Festival through March 25. In the event a screening is cancelled due to inclement weather, an alternative screening date will be offered. 7:30 p.m. $70 - $80. Various Venues in Charlotte, 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte. 704-554-2059. charlottejewishfilm.com.

Feb. 26

Treasure Island:

Robert Louis Stevenson's thrilling adventure of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny on the high seas and pieces of eight. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. various dates$9 - $10. Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.carolinatix.org.

Feb. 27

Basic Computer Skills:

Basic Computer Skills Our Basic Computer skills class is designed for the computer novice. This class provides hands-on practice using both the computer mouse and keyboard. 3 p.m. Feb. 27. www.union.lib.nc.us. Monroe Library, Union County Public Library, 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe. 704-283-8184. www.union.lib.nc.us

File Management:

File Management This class will teach participants how to manage files stored in folders and drives using My Computer and Windows Explorer. The class will also demonstrate using Save As vs. the Save command. 4 p.m. Monroe Library, Union County Public Library, 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe. 704-283-8184. www.union.lib.nc.us.

Feb. 28

Senior Chair Yoga:

Senior Chair Yoga (hosted by Friends for Seniors) every Tuesday. 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28; 9:30 a.m. March 6. Free. Union United Methodist Church, New Town Road, Wesley Chapel. 704-843-1603. 704-843-1603. www.unionumc.net.

Microsoft Office 2007 Word Fundamentals:

Microsoft Office 2007 Word FundamentalsMicrosoft Office Word 2007 is a word processing application used to create professional-looking documents. Participants will first become familiar with the basic skills needed to create and format a document. Next, each participant will create a flyer that contains WordArt, a picture, bulleted text, and a box with text. 3 p.m. Feb. 28. www.union.lib.nc.us. Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Rd. W, Indian Trail. 704-821-7475. www.union.lib.nc.us

David the Movie:

Part of the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival film sponsored by Mecklenburg Ministries. "David: The Movie" is the remarkable story of one 11-year-old boy who innocently manages to break down interfaith barriers. It is a story of faith, friendship and family and the challenges of being different in America.7 p.m. $5. Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte. 704-554-2059. charlottejewishfilm.com.