Current events

Sponsors sought

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American Legion Riders Post 178 of Augusta is seeking sponsors for the Roaring Thunder 2008 ride Saturday to support the Fort Gordon Army Fisher House. For information, go to www.roaringthunder2008.com.

Fair to open

The Columbia County Merchants Association Fall Fair will open Thursday through Nov. 8 at the fairgrounds on Columbia Road. For information, call the fair hotline at (706) 210-3603, or go to www.columbiacountyfair.net.

Halloween event

Columbia County Community events is seeking area businesses to join in the "Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat" Halloween event, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Patriots Park. There is no charge to participate. For more information, call (706) 312-7192.

Bands to battle

Bands are being sought to compete in the Lakeside High School Battle of the Bands, from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 8 in the school commons area. The entry fee is $25, and at least one member of each band must attend a Columbia County high school. Tickets for spectators cost $5 and are available at the door. For information, call Don Clauson at (706) 868-0520 or e-mail dclauson@thomson-mcduffie.net, or Annette Shipp at (706) 860-4760 or kws11158@aol.com.

Thomson concert

Gordon Mote will perform in concert at 6 p.m. today at Second Baptist Church, 1249 Earle St. NW, Thomson. For information, call (706) 595-6772.

Fly fishers

CSRA Fly Fishers will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the River Island Clubhouse. Kevin Howell, of Davidson River Outfitters, will discuss fly fishing in the Brevard, N.C. area. For information, go to www.csraflyfishers.org.

Church sing

White Rock Baptist Church, 1870 White Rock Road, Lincolnton, will hold an afternoon of singing at 3 p.m. today, including choirs from First Mount Carmel Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church. For information, call (706) 359-1339.

Alzheimer's event

The Augusta Alzheimer's Association will hold a free caregiver seminar, "Holiday Stress: Tips for Caregivers," from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jud C. Hickey Adult Day Center, 1901 Central Ave. For information, call (706) 731-9060.