Current Events

Help for Haiti

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- Area Rotary clubs are helping raise money and collecting "shelter boxes" through www.shelterboxes.org. For information, call Pam Lightsey at (706) 840-2087.

- Foot Solutions of Evans, in Mullins Crossing, is collecting lightly used shoes for the Soles 4 Souls charity, to be sent to Haitian refugees. For information, e-mail augusta@footsolutions.com or call (706) 228-3663.

Singing Valentines

The Augusta Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will provide singing Valentines Friday-Sunday. Call (803) 279-4198.

Support groups

Three Alzheimer's caregiver support groups meet in Columbia County.

- Morningside of Evans, 353 N. Belair Road: 11 a.m., second Saturday each month. Call (706) 228-4709.

- Brandon Wilde, 4275 Owens Road: 7 p.m., third Tuesday each month. Call (706) 854-3519.

- Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church: 5555 Hereford Farm Road: 7 p.m., second Tuesday each month. Call (706) 541-0085, or (706) 541-0185.

Nature walk

Reed Creek Park in Martinez will hold a nature walk for ages 3-5, accompanied by adults, from 10-11 a.m. today. The walk is free for members, $2 for non-members. Call (706) 210-4027 or go to www.reedcreekpark.com.

CERT signups

Registration is now open for Columbia County Community Emergency Response Team training, with classes starting Feb. 23 and Aug. 10. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Thursday. For information, e-mail emergencymanagement@columbiacountyga.gov or call (706) 868-3303.