Get up and go

Chicken dinner

Grovetown United Methodist Church will hold its semi-annual Chicken-Que and yard sale 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, 206 East Robinson Ave. For tickets or information, call 863-6668.

Church Octoberfest

The Knights of Columbus will hold an Octoberfest celebration from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at St. Teresa of Avila Church's new site on Columbia Road. For information, call 414-3639.

Fall carnival

A fall carnival will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at North Columbia Elementary, 2874 Ray Owens Road. For information, call 541-1158.

Playground auction

The PTO of Grovetown Elementary School will hold an auction at 5 p.m. Saturday in the school cafeteria to raise funds for playground renovation. For information, call Nora McKnight at 650-0989.

Wilkes drama

New South Productions, Inc. will present Postmarked Wilkes County - Special Delivery Callaway Plantation on Friday and Saturday on the outdoor stage at Historic Callaway Plantation, 2160 Lexington Road, in Washington. For information, call 678-2013 or 678-4303.

Russian drama

Augusta State University Theatre will present the Russian comedy The Cherry Orchard at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students, and admission is free with an ASU ID. For information, call 737-1500.