Current events
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Volunteers sought
The area AARP Tax Aide program is accepting applications from volunteers to help seniors and others prepare income taxes Feb. 1-April 15. Call district coordinator Bill Kozel at (706) 210-3048.
Book fair
Lakeside Middle School is holding a book fair daily through Friday, with Family Night events from 5-7:30 p.m. Thurs-day. Pupils must be accompanied by parents. For information, call Kim Isiminger at (706) 855-6900, ext. 509.
Voting begins
Absentee voting for the Nov. 7 general election is available from 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Columbia County Board of Elections Office, 630 Ronald Reagan Drive. For information, call (706) 868-3355.
School parade
Greenbrier High School's homecoming parade will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday through the Greenbrier complex, ending at the football field.
Oktoberfest
American Legion Post 192, in Evans off Owens Road, will hold Oktober-fest on Tuesday, with a silent auction from 1-7 p.m. Food costs $5 per plate starting at 5:30 p.m. Call (706) 863-8728.
Vendors needed
Arts and crafts vendors are needed for the Colum-bia County Renaissance Festival on Oct. 14, and businesses are being sought for booths at Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat on Oct. 26. Call (706) 312-7191.
Exhibit booths
Columbia County Merchants Association is accepting applications for business exhibit booths for the annual fair, Nov. 2-11, at the fairgrounds. Call George Sleister at (706) 855-9400, or Billy Becton at (706) 863-7645.
Tech programs
Starting with the fall quarter beginning Friday, Augusta Technical College will offer associate degree programs in paralegal studies and communications. Go to www.augustatech.edu, or call (706) 771-4028.
Anniversary
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church will hold an anniversary harvest festival from noon-4 p.m. Saturday to mark its first anniversary at 4921 Columbia Road. Attractions will include food, games rides and bingo. Call (706) 863-4956 or (706) 860-2874.
Pansies available
Lakeside High School's annual pansy sale, with flats available for $13, is under way with order forms available at www.lhspanthers.com/Announcements.html. Orders and payment are due by Oct. 2, with delivery on Oct. 11 at Lakeside Stadium. For information, call Rebecca White at (706) 364-2250, or e-mail rebecca.w.white@juno.com
Fair pageant
The 2006 Miss Columbia County Fair Scholarship Pageant will be held SaturdaySept. 30 at Evans High School. For information, call Pat Becton at (706) 863-7645, Debbie Zapata at (706) 863-3754, or Cheryl Ellison at (706) 855-5328.
Teenage 101
Columbia County Chief Magistrate Judge Wade Padgett will present "Teenage Years 101," on the implications of being a teenager in modern society including laws on sex, substance abuse and driving, for teens age 13-19 at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Augusta Prep's Performing Arts Center. A session for adults will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Augusta Prep. For information, call (706) 868-3316.
Animal blessing
Church of the Holy Comforter will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 in the Columbia County Memorial Gardens, behind the library in Evans. Free treats will be available for pets and their owners, and Happy Tails Rescue will hold pet adoptions. All animals must be restrained. For information, call (706) 210-1133.cqblp
Aquinas party
The Alumni Association, with alumni from Boys Catholic High School, Mount St. Joseph and Aquinas High School, will hold a tailgate party at Aquinas High School before the Lincoln County football game at 6 p.m. FridaySept. 29 in the school cafeteria. For information, call Patti Williams at (706) 736-5516, or e-mail pwilliams@aquinashigh.org.cqblp
Walk for autism
The Walk for Autism-Augusta will begin with check-in at 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 30 at the Eighth Street plaza at Riverwalk, and will help raise funds for children with autism in the CSRA.
Pet adoption
McDuffie Friends of Animals will hold an adoption event from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 30 at SuperPetz, on Bobby Jones Expressway, in Martinez. For information, call (706) 556-9090.
Gospel sing
The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation Gospel Sing 2006 will be held at 6:45 p.m. SaturdaySept. 30 at Warren Baptist Church, on Washington Road, in Martinez. For information, call Blanche Williams at (706) 736-1595.
Church anniversary
Steve Hartman, of Appling, will be the guest speaker at the 30th anniversary celebration of Windsor Spring Baptist Church, 3692 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta, at 10 a.m. Oct. 1.Orchestra performs
The Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way. Admission is free. For information, call (706) 733-2236, or go to www.fbcaugusta.org.
Fort job fair
Fort Gordon's Job Fair 2006 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, 15th Street and Lane Avenue, with more than 65 companies represented. The fair is sponsored by the Army Career and Alumni Program and Army Community Service, and is open to the public. For information, call (706) 791-7333.
Pumpkin patch
The Marvin United Methodist Church annual Pumpkin Patch will open Oct. 7-31 at the church, on Wheeler Road at Belair Road. A barbecue chicken dinner also will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (706) 9786.
Red hat party
The Red Hot Flashers of Martinez, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, will hold "A Red Hatters Tea Party" luncheon, tea, fashion show and silent auction from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 7, with proceeds to benefit three local charities. Cost is $30 per person. For information, call (706) 825-3484, or e-mail queen.redhotflashers@yahoo.com.
Canal cruise
The third annual Augusta Canal Harvest Moon Cruise to benefit the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St., Augusta. Tickets cost $25 per person, and are available by calling (706) 738-5039.
Manna truck
The Golden Harvest manna truck will be at the Church of Our Savior, 4227 Columbia Road, in Martinez, at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 7 to provide free produce to those who need it.
Dog show
The Augusta German Shepherd Dog Club will hold an AKC German Shepherd show with judging beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 6, and 8 a.m. Oct. 8 at the softball fields of Patriots Park off William Few Parkway. Admission to spectators is free. For information, e-mail Jerry Lyda at jerrylyda@knology.net.
Church bazaar
Cliffwood Presbyterian Church, 2525 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, will hold a fall bazaar, white elephant sale and bake sale, with breakfast and lunch served, starting at 8 a.m. Oct. 7. For information, call (706) 798-2691.
Bond information
Columbia County commissioners will hold information sessions on the proposed $43.7 million bond issue at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Evans Government Center Auditorium, and at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. A booklet with the proposed projects is available on the county's Web site, www.columbiacountyga.gov, or by calling (706) 868-3379.
Bike rodeo
The MCG Children's Medical Center and Kohl's Cares for Kids will hold a bike rodeo in the parking lot of Kohl's, in Mullins Crossing, in Evans, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14, with T-shirts given to the first 100 children. For information, call Rene Hopkins at (706) 721-7606.
Church barbecue
Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, on Columbia Road at Lewiston Road, will hold a barbecue, games, crafts and other family events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14. for information or to purchase barbecue tickets, call (706) 863-6795.
Leadership summit
The American Cancer Society will hold a volunteer leadership summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Depot in Thomson. For information, call (706) 731-9900.
Christmas sale
Volunteers from the Friends of Columbia County Libraries will hold a Christmas sale at the gift shop in the Columbia County Library, in Evans, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12. For information, call (706) 863-8760.
Lincoln fund raiser
American Legion Post 194, in Lincolnton, will present the Coastline Band with Jim Quick at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the legion post. Cost is $25 per couple. For information, call (706) 359-3445.cqblp
Pink Ribbon Run
The American Breast Cancer Association Pink Ribbon Run will be held at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at Lake Olmstead. For information, call (706) 860-8127, or (706) 860-2557.
School councils
The Stevens Creek Elementary School council will meet at 7:30 a.m. in the media center conference room on TuesdaySept. 26 and on Nov. 28, Feb. 27 and April 24.
The Blue Ridge Elementary School council will meet in the media center conference room at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, and on Nov. 29, Feb. 14 and April 25.
The Evans Elementary School Council will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the media center on Nov. 6, Feb. 5 and April 30.
The North Harlem Elementary School council will meet at 5:15 in the media center on Oct. 12, Dec. 7, Feb. 1 and April 12.
The Lewiston Elementary School council will meet at 7:15 a.m. in the media center on Dec. 6, March 7 and May 2.
The North Columbia Elementary School council will meet at 4 p.m. on Nov. 2, Jan. 4 and March 1.
The Riverside Middle School council will meet at 3 p.m. in the media center Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Jan. 29, Feb. 26 and April 30. For information, call (706) 868-3714.
The Lakeside Middle School council will meet on Nov. 14, Jan. 20 and April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the media center conference room.
The Greenbrier Elementary school council will meet a 2 p.m. in the conference center on Oct. 17 and Dec. 12. For information, call (706) 650-6060.
The South Columbia Elementary School Council will meet in the media center at 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 17, Jan. 16, March 20 and May 15, and at 8:45 a.m. June 19.
Preschool openings
Marvin United Methodist Church preschool, at 4400 Wheeler Road at Belair Road, is accepting registration for the 2006-07 school year for 2-,3- and 4-year-olds. Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For information, call Ginger Gruba at (706) 364-3999.
Vendors needed
Crafters and food vendors are being sought for the annual FireFest, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Evans Town Center Park behind Kroger in Evans. For information, call Kathy Watkins at (706) 860-6166 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spaghetti supper
Mize Memorial United Methodist Church, at 302 Barrow St., Augusta, will hold a spaghetti supper fund raiser from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 21. A bake sale also will be held. For information, call (706) 854-1690.
Guest artist
The Broadstrokes Gallery, at 677-C N. Belair Road, in Evans, is exhibiting works by artist Bea Kuhlke during August and September. For information, call (706) 860-6055, or go to www.broadstrokesgallery.com.
Benefit auction
Historic Augusta's 2006 benefit auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. ThursdaySept. 28 at the Enterprise Mill Events Center. Tickets cost $90 per person, $45 for those age 35-under. For information, go to www.historicaugusta.org, or call (706) 724-0436.
Trunk or Treat
First Baptist Church of Evans will hold its annual Trunk or Treat and Great Pumpkin Party from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14.
Teen Read Week
The Columbia County Library, in Evans, will hold Teen Trivia from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 14 and 28. Registration is required. For information, call (706) 863-1946.cqblp Young readers can read and vote on the list of top 10 books during Teen Read Week, Oct. 15-21. A list of nominees is available at the YA area of the library.
Free legal help
Staff from the Georgia Legal Services Program will offer free, non-criminal legal advice to senior citizens on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:30-10:45 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Bessie Thomas Community Cente, 5913 Euchee Creek Drive, Grovetown. For information, call (706) 721-2327.
Sweet Temptations
The March of Dimes fund raiser, "Sweet Tempations," will be held Oct. 26 at Fort Discovery, with appetizers, desserts and music, and a live and silent auction. For information, call (912) 354-5900, or e-mail kstackhouse@marchofdimes.com.
Church anniversary
Mount Enon Baptist Church, at 4678 Washington Road, in Evans, will celebrate its 137th anniversary on Nov. 26, with dinner following the service. For information, go to www.mtenonbaptistchurch.org, or call (706) 860-8565.
Preschool openings
Trinity Baptist Preschool, 4594 Columbia Road, in Martinez, has openings in its program for 3- and 4-year-olds. Classes meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For information, call Shannon Story at (706) 799-0637, or (706) 359-2275.cqblp
Caregiver support
A caregiver support group for those caring for a spouse or parent is available at 6:30 p.m. every third Monday at the Friedman Branch Library, 1447 Jackson Road, Augusta. For information, call (706) 738-6115.
Safe Sitter class
Safe Kids of East Central Georgia will conduct a Safe Sitter class for 11- to 13-year-olds from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the MCG Children's Medical Center classroom, BT 1805. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. For information, call (706) 721-2457, or go to www.mcghealth.org/kids.
Clothes closet
The Marvin United Methodist Church Clothes Closet, at the church at Wheeler and Belair Roads, is open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are accepted on the first day of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mother's day out
Space is available in the fall Mother's Day Out program at Church of the Most Holy Trinity, in Augusta, for children who are walking through age 4. Classes meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, call Cheryl Weinand at (706) 228-4887.
Reunions planned
The Harlem High School Class of 1977 is planning a 30-year reunion for spring 2007. Addresses of class members are being sought. For information, call Dean Beasley at (706) 860-9231, or send names and addresses to HHS1977@comcast.net.
The Evans High School Class of 1996 will hold its 10-year reunion activities Sept. 29-30. For information, call (706) 231-2619, or go to www.freewebs.com/ehs96.
Butler High School Class of 1981 will hold its 25-year reunion Oct. 7. For information, e-mail Brenda Brouillard Cole at brendabcole@yahoo.com, or call Paul Chancey at (706) 729-1878.
MOPS group
West Acres Baptist Church, on Gibbs Road in Evans, is offering a Mothers of Preschoolers program. For information, call Abbie Character at (706) 868-5936, or e-mail wabcmops@gmail.com.
Horse show
The Old Frontier Open Horse Show will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Sept. 30 at the Old Frontier Camp on Old Milledgeville Road, in Thomson. For information, call Andrea Smoak at (706) 556-2135, or e-mail smoaks@netzero.com.
Harlem market
Harlem will holds its first Trash to Treasures Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 in the parking lot of Harlem United Methodist Church. Spaces are free, but must be reserved. For information, call Kathy Ham at (706) 556-0401.
Pre-school openings
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, at 4921 Columbia Road, is registering children for the 2006-07 preschool and Mother's Day Out programs. For information, call Nicole Durrwachter at (706) 447-4522, or the PreK/MDO office at (706) 863-0252.
New church opens
The Sanctuary, a new church pastored by Bryan Cockrell, holds services at 1:30 p.m. each Sunday at Riverside Baptist Church, 4798 Hardy-McManus Road, in Evans. A nursery and children's church are provided. For information, call (706) 650-2737.
Taxes due
Nov. 15 is the deadline for real and personal property tax payments in Columbia County. Payments may be made at the tax commissioner's office or in drop boxes at the Columbia County Government Complex in Evans; online at www.columbiacountyga.gov/taxcommissioner or by phone at 1-866-381.4893. For information, call (706) 261-8299.
School openings
Evans Community Preparatory School, on Cox Road, in Evans, has openings for students in kindergarten to eighth grade. The school offers small classes with ABeka curriculum for K-5, and A.C.E. curriculum for 6-8. For information, call (706) 447-4113.
Phone book recycling
Recycling bins for telephone books are available at the Columbia County Government Complex, 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, and at the Water Works Department, 4325 Evans-to-Locks Road. A collection box for old cell phones also is available in the Community and Leisure Services office, in Building B at the Government Complex. For information, call (706) 312-7191.
Symphony series
The Augusta Symphony will inaugurate its Columbia County Music Series at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center, in Evans. The series includes four concerts, with tickets costing $70 for all four. For information, call (706) 826-4705.
Taste of Harlem
Harlem's monthly First Saturday event on Nov. 4 will be a "Taste of Harlem," with free spaces available for restaurants or cooks to sell baked goods or other items or offer samples downtown. A yard sale and gospel sing also will be held. For information, call (706) 556-0401.
Women's event
A women's community celebration, featuring Priscilla Shirer, will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 27 at Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church, 1330 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta. Cost is $12 for the event only, or $20 with lunch. The registration deadline is Sept. 25. For information, call Jeri Whitworth at (706) 860-0625, or e-mail jeriG971@aol.com.
Steak dinner
American Legion Post 192, on Legion Drive off Owens Road, in Evans, holds a steak dinner each Friday from 7-9 p.m. For information, call (706) 863-8728.
Singles fellowship
Area single adults are invited to a community-wide fellowship and Bible study, Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in the administration building of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue. For information, call Ty Lockridge at (803) 279-6370.
Six Flags tickets
Columbia County 4-H has discounted Six Flags tickets available. For information, call (706) 868-3413.
Volunteers needed
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Columbia County main library in Evans. For information, call Jessica Thompson at (706) 863-1946, or e-mail jthompson@columbiacountyga.gov.
Bricks for sale
The Evans Middle School PTSO is selling commemorative bricks to create a walkway and covered outdoor classroom and shelter for its new middle school site opening next year. To order, go to www.bricksrus.com/orders/ems, submit the order, and send the payment slip with payment to the school. For information, call Lisa Thompson at (706) 868-6330.
Scholarships available
The Columbia County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for scholarships for students who are a member, or child of a member, of the Farm Bureau, and intend to attend Berry College or a University System of Georgia College in an agriculture-related field. For information, call (706) 556-6258.
Hospital classes
Doctors Hospital offers a variety of classes each month. For information on all classes, call (706) 651-2450, or go to www.doctors-hospital.net.
Grief support
Portsbridge Hospice holds a free grief support group at 6 p.m. every other Tuesday at the hospice, located at 1365 Interstate Parkway, in Augusta. For information, call Chaplain Paul Richardson, (706) 860-7374.
Hope Soap
Hope Soap, a private, non-profit agency that collects toiletries and packages and distributes them to area shelters, has collection sites in the community. Donations, particularly of personal-sized items from hotels, may be brought to The Columbia County News-Times, in the Publix shopping center on Washington Road, Evans, and Wild Birds Unlimited, West Town Shopping Center, Martinez. For information and other drop-off locations, call (706) 863-5863.
Foster review
Columbia County Juvenile Court is seeking volunteers for the Citizens Panel for Foster Care Review. After training, volunteers meet once a month and review compliance with court-ordered foster care. For information, call Brian Stutts at (706) 860-0661.
Divers sought
The Columbia County EMA Dive Rescue and Recovery Team has openings for certified divers. For an application, go to www.columbiacountyga.gov/docs/diveteamapp2.pdf and submit it to the EMA office in the Columbia County Government Complex, Evans, or fax it to (706) 868-3342.
Donations needed
Camp Daniel Marshall, which is run by the Augusta Association of Baptist Churches, is in need of sports equipment. For donations, call Kathie Seago at (706) 359-3752, or email jkseago@nu-z.net.cqblp
Legion breakfast
The Sons of the American Legion Post 192 serves breakfast each Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the post off Owens Road in Evans.
Weight group
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight-loss support group, meets at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at Grovetown United Methodist Church, 206 E. Robinson Ave. For information, call (706) 863-0726.
Katrina Cafe
A mentoring and family education program for displaced residents from hurricanes Katrina and Rita is held each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Communities in Schools at 1132 Druid Park Ave., Augusta. For information, call (706) 774-6600.
Reading group
The Ikeda Reading Group meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Borders bookstore on Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Augusta. For information, call (706) 495-0322.
New Lions Club
The Augusta Lions Club is forming a branch club in the Evans/Martinez area. For information, call Art Turner at (706) 860-6655, or Beth Miller at (706) 733-9557 or e-mail bmiller@wrh.org.p>
Free smoke detectors
Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue now serves county territory previously covered by the Harlem Fire Department and North Columbia Fire and Rescue. Martinez-Columbia firefighters have free smoke detectors to distribute to any citizen in need of one, and will provide free home safety inspections. For information, call (706) 863-7745.
Crusade meeting
The Jesus is Coming Crusade meets at 5:30 p.m. each second and fourth Sunday at the Harlem Women's Club, 170 Milledgeville Road, Harlem. For information, call Joanne Jones at (706) 495-4357.
Drivers needed
The American Cancer Society's Augusta chapter is seeking volunteer drivers for its Road to Recovery program, which provides transportation to cancer patients. For information, call (706) 731-9900.
Christian singles
The Christian Social Association for Single Adults sponsors dances from 8-11 p.m. each Saturday at Westside High School on Patriots Way in Augusta. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and includes dance lessons from 7-8 p.m. For information, call Don Stephens at (706) 737-4944.
Fund-raising partnership
Cutie Pies Gourmet Cafe, in the Publix shopping center on Washington Road in Evans, donates 15 percent of all sales between 4-8 p.m. on the first Monday of each month to the Columbia County Foundation For Children.
Can collections
The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has an aluminum recycling collection bin in the Tracy-Luckey parking lot beside the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Harlem. For information, call (706) 556-0401.cqblp
Depression alliance
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Augusta meets at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in room 105 of the Walton Building at First Baptist Church of Augusta. For information, call (706) 722-0010.
Toastmasters
Georgia-Carolina Toastmasters meets at noon Wednesdays at BJ's Restaurant in the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 640 Broad St. across from the Chamber of Commerce building. For information, call (706) 854-0090.
Speakers available
LifeLink of Georgia, the agency that coordinates organ and tissue donations for the state, has speakers available for civic groups, churches and schools. For information, call Gloria Dossett at (706) 854-0333 or (800) 544-6667.
Fire information
The Georgia Forestry Commission, Columbia County Unit offers advice to all Columbia County residents on whether their home is in line of fire from brush or wild land fires. For information, call the (706) 556-3962.
Newcomers meet
The Augusta Area Newcomers meet for coffee on the first Tuesday of each month. For information, call Carol at (706) 863-0037.
Rape counseling
Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services offers group counseling to victims of rape, sexual assault and childhood abuse. All services are free. For information, call (706) 724-5200.
Beginner bridge
Augusta Jewish Community Center, located at 898 Weinberger Way in Evans, holds a beginner bridge game from 1-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday every month. The cost is $5. For information, call (706) 228-3636.
Disability services
A Developmental Disability Services Sunday School is available for children and adults at Grace Baptist Church, 4945 Hardy McManus Road in Evans, at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. For information, call the church office at (706) 868-9729.
Rotary meets
The Rotary Club of Columbia County meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Brandon Wilde Clubhouse. For information, call president Lee Clark, (706) 863-2000.
Augusta striders
Augusta Striders is seeking members. Members enjoy group runs, newsletters, monthly meetings and more. For information, visit www.augustastriders.com.
Advocate training
The Court Appointed Special Advocate program of Child Enrichment Inc. is seeking volunteers at least 21 years old to advocate for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. Volunteers need no experience, and will be provided with specialized training. For more information, call (706) 737-4631.
Cancer support group
The MCG Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the mammography area, MCG Breast Health Services, on the first floor, MCG Medical Center. For information, call (706) 721-0246 or (706) 721-1466.
Stitchers needed
Girl Stitchers from the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. The items will be donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns are available and donated material is appreciated. For information, call toll free (866) 472-6903.
NAMI meeting
The Augusta Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church on Walton Way. For information, call (706) 432-0021.
Diabetic network
The JDFR Family Network is available to families of children with Type 1 diabetes. For information, call (706) 733-2034.cqblp
SCORE advice
The Service Corps of Retired Executives, SCORE, provides counseling and mentoring to business people who are starting up or expanding a business. There is no charge for services. For information, call 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday, (706) 793-9998.
Foster homes sought
Georgia SAFE Therapeutic Foster Care is seeking foster homes for at-risk children and teens. For information, call (706) 210-3435.
Dance club
A social dance group meets each week at A World of Dance studio, 3497 Wheeler Road, Augusta, for dance lessons and practice. For information, call (706) 650-2396.
Lighthouse club
The CSRA Harbour Lights lighthouse collectors club is seeking members. For information, call (706) 863-1970.
Harvest help
Golden Harvest Food Bank is seeking volunteer groups of 10-20 people, ages 13-up, for Saturday help in sorting donated products. For information or to reserve a time, call Laurie Harmon at (706) 736-1199, extension 208.
Hepatitis support
A peer support group for people with hepatitis C meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Adult Education Building at Lakemont Presbyterian Church, 1000 Bluebird Road, in Augusta. For more information, call (706) 863-3216 or write hcvsupport@comcast.net.
Parents sought
Foster and adoptive parents are being sought for Columbia and Richmond County children. For more information on the program, call Christina Ruetz in Columbia County at (706) 541-1640, or Rosalyn Boyd in Richmond County, 721-7171.
Happy Tails adoption
Happy Tails Rescue holds pet adoptions each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., at Superpetz on Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez. For more information, call (706) 863-5310.