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Autism fundraiser

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The Jump into Summer and Support Kids with Autism fundraiser will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday at Jumpin' Party Zone USA, 4495 Columbia Road, Martinez. Only children and families living with autism will be allowed from 5-6 p.m., with the general public allowed from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $5 per child, with a portion of the proceeds going to Walk for Autism-Augusta. For information, call Trevor Collins at (706) 840-2034.

Torch run

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Georgia will begin at 9 a.m. Monday at Columbia Square and end at the Justice Center, in Evans, with law enforcement officers carrying the "Flame of Hope" as a fundraiser for Special Olympics. For information, call Deputy Kara McGahee at (706) 541-3905.

Writers meet

CSRA Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. For information, call Steve Fox at (706) 836-7315.

Free ballet

Columbia County Ballet will hold a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the amphitheater behind the Columbia County Library. For information, go to www.columbiacountyballet.com, or call (706) 860-1852.

Church concert

The McKameys will perform at 7 p.m. May 31 at Trinity Baptist Church on Columbia Road, Martinez. Admission is $5 donation at the door. For information, call (706) 863-1222.

Spring revival

Grovetown United Methodist Church, at 206 E. Robinson Ave., will hold its spring revival starting with services and a covered-dish luncheon today, with services continuing at 7 p.m. today and each evening through Wednesday. For information, call (706) 863-6668.

SCV meets

The Maj. Gen. Ambrose Ransom Wright Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the private dining room of the Side Track Bar and Grill, at 4027 Washington Road. Jud Smith, manager of Alexander H. Stephens State Park, will be the speaker.Call (706) 863-7172, or go to www.geocities.com/scv1914/home.

Students sought

The Harlem High School class of 2007 is seeking former students of retiring art teacher Margaret Shearouse to contribute comments, remembrances and photos to a guest book by going to www.celebrateahero.com, clicking on "Invited Guests" and using the ID 205888. For information, call Roy Lewis at (706) 556-5980, ext. 227.

Parkinson's group

The CSRA Parkinson's Support Group will present a question-and-answer session for patients and caregivers at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John Towers dining room, 724 Greene St., Augusta. Call (706) 855-7690.

Vehicle safety

Fort Gordon will hold a Vehicle Safety Day program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in Freedom Park, with booths providing information on safe use of boats, autos and motorcycles, and demonstrations by the military police, Corps of Engineers and the Freedom Riderz Motorcycle Club.

Essay contest

The Fort Gordon Sergeants Major Association is holding its annual scholarship essay contest through May 31. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2007, and do not have to be affiliated with the military. An application packet is available at www.sergeantsmajor.com, at SMA Essay Competition. For information, call CSM Arthur Washington at (706) 791-2519.

Orlando trip

The Youth Ministry of Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church is sponsoring a trip to Orlando, Fla., to visit The Holy Land Experience and Universal Studios Friday and Saturday. For information, call (706) 860-7091.

Boat-safety course

A U.S. Coast Guard approved boating safety course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue headquarters, 3910 Desoto Drive, Martinez. Completion of this course satisfies Georgia and South Carolina mandatory boating education requirements. Tuition costs $35 for an individual, $50 for a family. For information, call John VanOsdol at (864) 391-2170 or e-mail jlvano@wctel.net.

Gospel sings

The Byrd Family gospel singers will perform in a Memorial Day weekend gospel sing at 7 p.m. Friday at the Purvis Community School on Ga. Highway 17 between Thomson and Wrens. For information, call (706) 651-1971.

VBS in Evans

First Baptist Church of Evans will hold vacation Bible school from 6-9 p.m. June 4-8 at the church, on N. Belair Road at Washington Road. For information, call (706) 868-1354.