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Parkinson group
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Dr. Ron Eaker will be the guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the CSRA Parkinson Support Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the dining room of St. John Towers, 724 Greene St., Augusta. For information, call (706) 364-1662.
LHS Parade
Lakeside High School's homecoming parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Evans to Locks Road and follow Blue Ridge Drive to the school, followed by a bonfire.
German club
The German Friendship Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at VFW Post 649, 2430 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta. For information, call (803) 279-8493.
Trick or Treat
Columbia County's annual Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Patriots Park Gym. Admission for trick-or-treating children is one can of food for local food banks, and businesses can participate by handing out candy. For information, call (706) 312-7191.
Early voting
Early voting in the Grovetown City Council election is available at the Columbia County Board of Elections office, 500 Faircloth Drive, Evans, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each weekday until Friday. For information, call (706) 868-3355.
Pet Halloween
CSRA Happy Tails Rescue is holding a Halloween event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday during its weekly adoptions at Tractor Supply on Bobby Jones Expressway. The event will include a pet walk and costume contests, baked goods for pets and hot dogs, baked goods and beverages for owners. For information, call (706) 955-0438, or go to www.csrahappytails.com.
Christian singles
Georgia-Lina Christian Singles will hold a Halloween dance and costume contest from 7-11 p.m. Saturday at Social Inc. in the Village West shopping center on Washington Road, Augusta. For information, call (706) 863-1214.
Craft classes
Craft and art classes, including quilting, crocheting and pottery, are being offered at Etc., 212 N. Louisville St., Harlem. Payment in advance is required to reserve space. For information, call (706) 556-8000, or e-mail etc212@att.net.
Fruit sales
- Lakeside High School's band is taking orders through Nov. 11 for boxes of oranges, grapefruit and tangelos for $15. For information, e-mail lhsbandfruit@yahoo.com, or call (706) 863-0027.
- Evans High School Band Boosters are holding their annual fruit sale. Orders may be made at www.FruitOrder.com, using organization ID 977960.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to family members of Georgia Farm Bureau members who intend to attend a school in the University System of Georgia or Berry College and study agriculture or related fields. The deadline for applications is Feb. 26. For information, call the Columbia County office at (706) 556-6258, or go to www.gfb.org.
Friends sought
Friends of Columbia County Libraries is holding a membership drive, with a drop-in reception from 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at the library in Evans. The next regular Friends meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 For information, call (706) 863-8760.
Suit donations
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Allstate Foundation is collecting women's suits and professional attire. Suits may be dropped off at the Richard Felder Agency, 205-A Belair Road, Evans. For information, call (706) 228-3535 or go to www.clicktoempower.org.
Food drive
The Columbia County Farm Bureau is collecting staple food items and monetary donations until Nov. 1 during the statewide Harvest for All Campaign. Food collected during the drive will be distributed to food banks throughout Georgia. Donations may be brought to the Farm Bureau office at 330 Milledgeville Road, Harlem, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call (706) 556-6258.
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.
Dresses sought
Formally Yours, a high school student's program to collect prom gowns for students in need, is seeking donations of prom dresses. Donations may be taken to any location of Tudor's Cleaners or to Coach Dave's Barber Shop in Harlem. E-mail formally yours10@yahoo.com.
Church event
Oakey Grove Baptist Church, 911 N. Belair Road, Evans, will celebrate its 119th anniversary at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 with the Rev. Carlton Howard and the Noah's Ark Baptist Church of Keysville, Ga. Call (706) 863-4215.
Democrats meet
Columbia County's Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Columbia County Government Complex Auditorium in Evans. For information, call (706) 513-3400.
Driver safety
The AARP Driver Safety Course for motorists age 50-older will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at Patriots Park, 5445 Columbia Road. Cost is $14, and AARP membership is not required. To register, call (706) 863-2865.
Newcomers
The Augusta Newcomers will hold a welcome coffee at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 3 and a luncheon meeting at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at West Lake Country Club. The luncheon will include a speaker from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office with information about crime and safety during the holidays. For information, e-mail hospitality@augustanewcomers.com, or call Laura Dobbins at (706) 364-6824.
Audubon auction
The Aiken-Augusta Audubon Society will hold its 10th annual Auction for Education from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5 at the North Augusta Community Center. Admission is free. For information, call (803) 471-0291.
Women vets
The Women's Veterans Club is seeking new members. The group meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 208 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez. Dues cost $24 per year. For information, call Garnet Brickey at (706) 210-7331, or April Starks at (706) 868-5601.
Patriotic pets
CSRA Happy Tails Rescue will hold its "Wags 'n' Flags" salute to pets and patriots from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7 during its weekly adoptions at Tractor Supply on Bobby Jones Expressway with discounted adoption fees for active duty and retired military, along with food and patriotic music. For information, call (706) 955-0438, or go to www.csrahappytails.com.
Bike workshop
A workshop on building mountain bike trails will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the Clarks Hill Lake Visitors Center on the South Carolina side of the Thurmond Dam. Registration is required by e-mailing pfarrow@comcast.net. A bike festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Springs, with a group ride at 1:30 p.m. For information, go to www.sorbacsra.org.
Teams sought
The Augusta Alzheimer's Association is recruiting teams and individuals to participate in Memory Walk 2009, which will be held Nov. 7. For information, call (706) 731-9060, or go to www.alz.org/georgia.
Adopt-a-Stream
Columbia County Adopt-a-Stream will hold a certification program for macro biological monitoring training and certification from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Reed Creek Wetlands Park. Cost is free. For information, call Mike Reardon at 9706) 421-8639, or e-mail gaccaas@hotmail.com.
Alzheimer's lunch
The MCGHealth Memory Disorders Clinic and the Alzheimer's Association will hold a free luncheon with information on early detection at noon Nov. 10 at the MCG Alumni Center, 919 15th St., Augusta. For reservations, call (706) 731-9060.
Gardening at Lunch
The Columbia County Extension Service Gardening at Lunch series continues at noon Nov. 11 with a program on winter-blooming plants, and Gardening on a Shoestring, Dec. 2. For information, call (706) 868-3413.
CASA training
Child Enrichment will hold volunteer training for the Court Appointed Special Advocate program starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, continuing through Nov. 19. For information, (706) 737-4631, or go to www.childenrichment.org.
Cancer talk
Pulmonologist Dr. Alfred Brannen will discuss lung cancer and other common lung diseases during a community education session at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. Dinner is free; reservations are required at www.universityhealth.org/calendar or by calling (706) 828-2502.
Veterans program
Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. Jack Jacobs and retired Maj. Gen. Perry Smith will be the guest speakers at Harlem Middle School's Veterans Day assembly at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 13. Signed books by Jacobs and Smith will be available. For information, call Dolly Morris at (706) 556-5990, ext. 3425, or e-mail dolly.morris@ccboe.net.
Toys for Tots
The third annual Toys for Tots motorcycle ride will begin with registration at 9 a.m. Nov. 14 at Augusta Harley-Davidson.
Choral program
The Columbia County Choral Society will present "Music Cornucopia," a concert of music from the 1930s and '40s and Thanksgiving-themed selections at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at First Baptist Church of Evans. Tickets cost $10, or $7 for seniors, students and groups. For information, go to www.ccchoralsociety.org or call (706) 650-2311.
Hearing loss
The Hearing Loss Association of Augusta meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday each month at Room 100 of the Adult Building of First Baptist Church of Augusta. For information, call Debbie Rish at (706) 650-2496, or e-mail hlaag.rish@yahoo.com.
Alzheimer's group
An Alzheimer's caregiver support group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month at Brandon Wilde. For information, call (706) 854-3519.
Pet adoptions
Columbia County Animal Services will hold a special pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21, with all dogs and puppies available for $10, and cats and kittens for $5. All adopted animals will receive a free engraved pet ID tag. For information, call (706) 541-4077.
Art and wine
The Augusta Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way, off Furys Ferry Road in Evans, will hold an art auction and wine tasting starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Cost is a $25 donation. For information, call (706) 228-3636.
Volunteers sought
The Grovetown Senior Center is seeking volunteer, licensed drivers with their own vehicles to deliver meals to shut-ins in the Grovetown area. For information, call (706) 210-8699.
Volunteers wanted
Regency Hospice is seeking volunteers. Training is provided. For information, call Nancy Browning at (706) 868-4422.
Dulcimer lessons
The Garden City Dulcimer Club is offering free dulcimer lessons. For information, call (706) 868-0120.
Christian dances
The Christian Social Organization for Single Adults sponsors dances from 7-11 p.m. Saturdays at the Ballroom Dance Center, 525 Grand Slam Drive, Evans, off Evans-to-Locks Road. Admission is $6 for members, $8 for guests. For information, call Theresa Thigpen at (706) 863-9262.
Pet adoptions
Happy Tails Rescue holds pet adoptions from 1-4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday at Tractor Supply, 596 Bobby Jones Expressway. For information, call (706) 955-0438.
Leah High search
The Columbia County Historical Society is seeking photos, information and artifacts related to the former Leah High School for inclusion in a historical display. For information, call Gary or Nancy Blanchard at (706) 541-0043.
Seniors sought
Senior citizens ages 60-older are being sought to work 20 hours per week to help children read. Positions receive an hourly stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information, call Jackie Kennedy at the Senior Citizens Council at (706) 868-0120.
Donations wanted
Dropped Stitches, a group at Washington Commons that knits blankets for hospitals and soldiers, is seeking donations of yarn from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at the retirement community on Washington Commons Drive off Washington Road across from Club Car. For information, call Holley Howard at (706) 860-0402.
Freethought Society
The Augusta Freethought Society is seeking members for social gatherings and informal discussion. For information, e-mail augustafreethoughtsociety@gmail.com.
WWII vets sought
The Augusta-Richmond County Historical Society is seeking veterans of World War II for videotape interviews as part of the veterans history project. Volunteers to conduct the interviews also are needed. For information, call (706) 738-8242.
TOPS group
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support group, meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Grovetown United Methodist Church, 206 E. Robinson Ave. For information, call (706) 863-0726.
Recycling
Drop-off containers for plastics recycling, newspapers, office paper and cardboard are now available at the Columbia County Government Complex.
Rotary meets
The Columbia County West Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. each Tuesday at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church on Columbia Road at Lewiston Road. For information, call Richard Swann at (706) 868-3559.
Hope Soap
Hope Soap, a private, nonprofit agency that collects toiletries and packages and distributes them to area shelters, has collection sites in the community. Donations, particularly of personal-sized items from hotels, may be brought to The Columbia County News-Times, in the Publix shopping center on Washington Road, Evans, and Wild Birds Unlimited, West Town Shopping Center, Martinez.
Help needed
Volunteers are needed to help staff the gift shop and book sales area at the Columbia County Library in Evans. For information, call Barbara Williams at (706) 863-8760.
Pilot Club
Pilot Club International is organizing a new club in the area. For information, call Elizabeth Copeland at (706) 955-7205.
Seat inspection
Safe Kids of East Central Georgia will provide a child safety seat inspection by appointment at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Substation, Ronald Reagan Drive at Town Center Drive, Evans, on the second Wednesday of each month. For an appointment, call (706) 541-3970.
Nature clubs
Reed Creek Park's Young Naturalist after-school clubs for grades K-2 and 3-5 meet once each month. For information, call (706) 210-4027.
Marine group
A new Marine Corps Motorcycle Association is forming in the Augusta area and is seeking members. The organization will support Marine Corps efforts in the Aiken-Augusta area, including Toys for Tots, the Wounded Warrior program and the Fisher House. For information, call Paul Brewer at (706) 854-1036, or e-mail usmc1008@bellsouth.net.
Coast Guard Auxiliary meets
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at El Valle Mexican Restaurant in the West Town shopping center in Martinez. For information, call John VanOsdol at (864) 391-2170.
Outreach shop
Harlem's Hands Up Outreach Ministries thrift shop, at 110 S. Hicks St., is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday-Friday each week, with free bread available. Donations of clothing, housewares, school supplies and other items also are welcome. For information, call (706) 556-2259.
Bible study
The Rosemount Association holds a Bible study each Wednesday at noon at the Rosemount Association Building on Burks Mountain Road in Appling. For information, call the Rev. Alice Dunn at (706) 863-0413.
Optimists meet
The Martinez-Evans Optimist Club meets at noon each Thursday at the Jones Creek Clubhouse. For information, call (706) 830-5730.
Volunteers needed
Golden Harvest Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help sort donations in the warehouse. For information, call (706) 736-1199.
Volunteers sought
Safe Kids East Central Georgia is seeking volunteers to help with events, such as car seat and bicycle checks, and to lead ongoing programs that teach safety to children and teens. Training is provided. For information, call (706) 721-7606.
Volunteers needed
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Columbia County Library in Evans. For information, call Jessica Thompson at (706) 863-1946, or e-mail jthompson@columbiacountyga.gov.
Literacy sessions
The Columbia County Library holds tutoring sessions for adults interested in improving their reading skills. For information, call (706) 863-1946.
Clothes closet
The Marvin United Methodist Church Clothes Closet, at the church at Wheeler and Belair roads, is open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donations are accepted on the first day of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Members wanted
New members are being sought for the MCG Children's Medical Center Red Wagon Society to plan fund-raisers, volunteer at special events and play with children who are patients at the center. Membership costs $50 per year. For information, call (706) 721-4004.
Hospital classes
Doctors Hospital offers a variety of classes each month. For information on all classes, call (706) 651-2450, or go to www.doctors-hospital.net.
Grief support
Portsbridge Hospice holds a free grief support group at 6 p.m. every other Tuesday at the hospice, located at 1365 Interstate Parkway in Augusta. For information, call Chaplain Paul Richardson, (706) 860-7374.
Drivers needed
The American Cancer Society's Augusta chapter is seeking volunteer drivers for its Road to Recovery program, which provides transportation to cancer patients. For information, call (706) 731-9900.
Fire information
The Georgia Forestry Commission, Columbia County Unit, offers advice to all Columbia County residents on whether their home is in line of fire from brush or wild land fires. For information, call (706) 556-3962.
Rape counseling
Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services offers group counseling to victims of rape, sexual assault and childhood abuse. All services are free. For information, call (706) 724-5200.
Rotary meets
The Rotary Club of Columbia County meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Brandon Wilde Clubhouse. For information, call president Lee Clark, (706) 863-2000.
Augusta striders
Augusta Striders is seeking members. Members enjoy group runs, newsletters, monthly meetings and more. For information, visit www.augustastriders.com.
Cancer support group
The MCG Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the mammography area, MCG Breast Health Services, first floor, MCG Medical Center. For information, call (706) 721-0246 or (706) 721-1466.
NAMI meeting
The Augusta Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church on Walton Way. For information, call (706) 432-0021.
Diabetic network
The JDFR Family Network is available to families of children with Type 1 diabetes. For information, call (706) 733-2034.
SCORE advice
The Service Corps of Retired Executives, SCORE, provides counseling and mentoring to business people who are starting up or expanding a business. There is no charge for services. For information, call 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, (706) 793-9998.
Foster homes sought
Georgia SAFE Therapeutic Foster Care is seeking foster homes for at-risk children and teens. For information, call (706) 210-3435.
Harvest help
Golden Harvest Food Bank is seeking volunteer groups of 10-20 people, ages 13 and up, for Saturday help in sorting donated products. For information or to reserve a time, call Laurie Harmon at (706) 736-1199, ext. 208.
Parents sought
Foster and adoptive parents are being sought for children living in Columbia and Richmond counties. For more information on the program, call Christina Ruetz in Columbia County at (706) 541-1640 or Rosalyn Boyd in Richmond County at (706) 721-7171.
Happy Tails adoption
Happy Tails Rescue holds pet adoptions each Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m., at Superpetz on Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez. For more information, call (706) 863-5310.