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Georgia-Lina Christian Singles will hold a Halloween dance and costume contest from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday at Social Inc. in the Village West shopping center on Washington Road, Augusta. For information, call (706) 863-1214.

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 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. through Friday. For information, call (706) 556-6258.

Church event

Oakey Grove Baptist Church, 911 N. Belair Road, Evans, will celebrate its 119th anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Carlton Howard and the Noah's Ark Baptist Church of Keysville, Ga. For information, call (706) 863-4215.

Democrats meet

Columbia County's Demo-cratic Party will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Columbia County Government Complex in Evans. For information, call (706) 513-3400.

Driver safety

The AARP Driver Safety Course for motorists 50 and older will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 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. Tuesday 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 safety during the holidays. For information, e-mail hospitality@augusta newcomers.com, or call Laura Dobbins at (706) 364-6824.

Spaghetti dinner

A spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Summer Rockefeller will be held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Harlem Baptist Church. Plates cost $7. Tickets are available at the church, at Sunrise Grill and Mots Barbecue, and at Euchee Creek Elementary or Harlem Middle schools.

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.

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.

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. For information, call (706) 863-8760.

Fruit sales

- Evans High School Band Boosters are holding their annual fruit sale. Orders may be made at www.FruitOrder.com, using organization ID 977960.

- 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.

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 are $24 per year. For information, call Garnet Brickey at (706) 210-7331, or April Starks at (706) 868-5601.