Current events
Bands battle
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Today is the deadline for entries in Lakeside High School's annual Battle of the Bands competition, to be held Oct. 10 at the school. For information, call Amy Cooter at (706) 854-1764 or e-mail lunalady888@aol.com.
Band fundraisers
Sparkle Express Car Wash, 115 N. Belair Road, will donate $4 to the Evans High School Band Boosters for each $9.99 car wash sold today to customers who used the code 4008 under "FUNdraising" on the screen. Band members also are holding their annual fruit sale. Orders may be made at www.FruitOrder.com, using organization ID 977960.
Spaghetti dinner
The Columbia County Cares food pantry will hold its 14th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4129 Columbia Road, Grovetown. Individual tickets cost $7; family tickets cost $25 for immediate family of any size. For information, call (706) 541-2834.
Cruisin' for a Cure on the river
Advanced Services for Pest Control is sponsoring Cruisin' for a Cure, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Thursday at 6 p.m. on the Patriot Riverboat on the Savannah River. Guests will board at the 10th Street dock behind the Augusta Marriott. Only 50 tickets are available at $150 each from Dena Thomas at dena@bugstopper.com, or by calling (706) 860-0116.
Yard sale
When HELP Can't Wait, a charitable organization providing assistance to seniors in nursing homes, will hold a fundraising yard sale from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at its office, 3822 Commercial Court, across from the Martinez Post Office. For information, call (706) 729-8991.
Crafters wanted
Marvin United Methodist Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its November show. For information, e-mail marvinwomen@comcast. net, or call (706) 863-1970.
Student advisers
Today is the deadline for applications for the 2009-10 Student Advisory Council. All students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply. For information, go to public.doe.k12.ga.us/sup.aspx?PageReq=SUPSAC.
Oktoberfest
American Legion Post 63, 90 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, will celebrate Oktoberfest from 6-11 p.m. Friday. Cost is $20, advance only. For tickets, call (706) 733-5184.