Get Up and Go

Parent workshop

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Grovetown Middle School will hold a parent workshop with tips on encouraging children to read more at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the school. For information, call (706) 855-2514.

Fundraiser

A fundraiser to help raise money to open a home for widows and orphans will be held from 2-6 p.m. today at Putt Putt Golf and Games in Martinez. For information, call Dr. Mary Campilii at (706) 401-4116.

Parade entries

Entries are being sought for the Columbia County Merchants Association Christmas Parade, to be held 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7. For information, call Billy Franke at (706) 650-8151.

Applications are being accepted for the 34th annual Grovetown Christmas Parade, to be held at noon Dec. 6. Applications are available at Grovetown Department of Public Safety, 306 E. Robinson Ave., by e-mail at municipalcourt@bellsouth.net, or by calling (706) 863-1212.

Sponsors sought

American Legion Riders Post 178 of Augusta is seeking sponsors for the Fort Gordon Army Fisher House. For information, go to www.roaringthunder2008.com.

Mammography

The Columbia County Health Department will play host to the Breast Health Center Mobile Mammography Unit at the Evans Health Department on Monday and Dec. 15. Appointments are required by calling (706) 868-3330.