Bruce,
    The Borders Club does still meet on Saturdays from 2PM-7PM. There are usually 6-8 boards going. As for Wednesday night, we do have room for everyone who wants to play USCF-rated competetive chess (Spectators are welcome too). I live right behind the Borders so I'd be happy to give you a ride (We're starting to get a pretty good carpool going from Cary.) I would recommend Borders first as you get comfortable with more serious play.