Things to do

Homecoming

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Grove First Baptist Church, at 108 W. Robinson Ave., Grovetown, will hold homecoming services beginning at 11 a.m. today, followed by a meal. Revival will begin at 6 p.m., and continue at 7 p.m. each day through Wednesday. For information, call Carolyn Quick at (706) 863-3632.

Caregiver seminar

The Augusta chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold a free caregiver seminar from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Jud C. Hickey Adult Day Center, 1901 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta. For information, call (706) 731-9060.

Sweet Temptations

The March of Dimes fundraiser, "Sweet Temptations," will be held Thursday 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.

Red Cross classes

The American Red Cross of Augusta will hold the following training sessions:

- Adult CPR and AED, Monday and Nov. 13 and 27, 6-9 p.m. at the chapter office.

- Adult CPR, AED and first aid, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Patriots Park, and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the chapter office.

- First aid, Tuesday and Nov. 14 and 28, 6-9 p.m. at the chapter office.

- Infant and child CPR, Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at the chapter office.

- Pet first aid, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the chapter office.

- Babysitter training, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Patriots Park.

For information on all classes, call (706) 724-8481.

Preschool openings

Trinity Baptist Preschool, 4594 Columbia Road, in Martinez, has openings in the 3- and 4-year-old classes. For information, call Shannon Story at (706) 799-0637.

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.

Vendors wanted

River Ridge Elementary School is seeking vendors for the second annual holiday bazaar to be held from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 9. For information, call (706) 447-1016.

Vendors needed

Crafters and food vendors are being sought for the annual FireFest, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 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.

'Feast' event

Fellowship Churches United will hold its annual Feast of Tabernacles today through Sunday at the church, 1714 North Leg Court, Augusta. For information, call (706) 364-5230.

Sax performance

Saxophonist Fred Williams will perform instrumental praise songs and release a new CD at 6 p.m. Saturday at West Acres Baptist Church, on Gibbs Road, in Evans. Admission is free. For information, call (706) 855-6330.

Parkinson support

The CSRA Parkinson Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the St. John Towers dining room, 724 Greene St., Augusta. Rick Elrod will present "Exercise and Parkinson Disease." Call (706) 855-7690.

Massing of Colors

The Augusta chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, in conjunction with Fort Gordon, will hold the 25th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Fort Gordon's Good Shepherd Chapel.

Bond information

Columbia County commissioners will hold the final information session on the proposed $43.7 million bond issue at 6 p.m. Thursday 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.