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Norway trip

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The Rotary Club is seeking student applicants for an expenses-paid study trip to Norway next summer. For information, call Pam Lightsey at (706) 729-2484, or e-mail plightsey@aug.edu.

Shoe donations

Augusta area podiatrists are collecting shoes for the homeless through Dec. 30 at any area podiatrist's office. For information, call Dr. Kent Kronowski at (706) 724-0586.

Green school

North Harlem Elementary is seeking donations of empty printer cartridges and used cell phones for a recycling project. Items may be dropped off at the school on Fairview Drive or at Etc., 212 N. Louisville St., Harlem. For information, call the school at (706) 556-5995.

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 in agricultural 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.

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. For information, e-mail formallyyours10@yahoo.com.

Craft classes

Craft and art classes, including quilting, sewing, 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.

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.

Alzheimer's is topic

The Augusta Alzheimer's Association and the McDuffie County Alzheimer's Support Group will hold a free program, Alzheimer's and Dementia: Legal Needs and Preparation, featuring attorney Patrick Smith Jr., at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Thomson-McDuffie County Library. Reservations are due by noon Jan. 5 by calling Camille Ruddick at (706) 595-6436.

Catholic renewal

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Road, will offer a six-week program, Awakening Faith, for inactive or marginally active Catholics to reconnect to their faith. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 in meeting room 3 of the parish life building. For information, call (706) 364-9289, or e-mail cleanetta@knology.net.

Newcomers

The Augusta Newcomers Organization will hold a welcome coffee at 11 a.m. Jan. 5, and a dinner at the Stratford Clubhouse for women and couples at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. For information, e-mail hospitality@augustanewcomers.com, or call Laura Dobbins at (706) 364-6824.

Charity run

The Jordan River Foundation will hold a 5K run for adults and a mini-run for children 13 or younger Jan. 23 at Lakeside High School track. Entries received by Jan. 11 will receive a T-shirt. Cost is $20, and includes brunch. For information, call Amala Sarvepalli at (706) 877-0136, or e-mail amala55arterial@live.com.

Mammograms

University Hospital's mobile mammography unit will be at the Publix in Riverwood Town Center Jan. 12. Appointments are required by calling (706) 774-4149.