HIGH MUSEUM OF ART’S FOLK ART AND PHOTO32 THE GRAPH GALLERIES host two exhibitions through Aug. 9: “Land of Myth and Memory: Clarence John Laughlin and
M E Photographers of the South” and “Faces and Places: T Picturing the Self in Self-Taught Ar t.” Call (404) 577-6940. R O “FOR THIS WORLD AND BEYOND: AFRICAN ART FROM
THE FRED AND RITA RICHMAN COLLECTION” through May
S 25 at the High Museum of Ar t in Atlanta. Call (404) 733P HIGH or visit www.high.org for info. I R I T A P R
Benefits
TASTE OF THE HARVEST event to raise money for the
2 Golden Harvest Food Bank April 27 at the Radisson 4 River front Hotel. Specialties from over 25 local restaurants
will be available for tasting between 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets are
2 $30 each and may be purchased by calling 736-1199 or 0 online at www.goldenharvest.org. 0 3
ASU FIREFIGHTERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND BENEFITS: Concer t with the Livingroom Legends, Shaun Piazza, Snapdragon and Buckner April 24, 9 p.m. at the Soul Bar; organ concer t 4 p.m. May 4 at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church. Tickets for Soul Bar show $2 in advance and $3 at the door; organ concer t tickets $10 at the door. Call Debra Van Tuyll, 667-4165. HEPHZIBAH LIONS CLUB ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT May 2, 1 p.m. shotgun star t. Held at Point South Golf Club. For information, call 592-2982 or 592-5618. “CELEBRATING THE GARDEN” annual fundraising event for the Art Factory May 16. Music, dining and cocktails will be featured, as well as a silent auction of garden artworks created by local artists. For information, call the Art Factory at 7310008. “BLOW THE WHISTLE ON ASTHMA” American Lung Association of Georgia’s annual walk to take place May 3, 9 a.m.-noon at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. To be a team leader, walker or volunteer, contact Carol Hickok, 738-6435. AUGUSTA WOMEN’S CLUB BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER April 24, 4-7 p.m. at The Clubhouse, 1005 Milledge Rd. Cost is $7. For information, contact Ramona Mills, 868-5313. DERBY DAY KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY May 3, 3-7 p.m., to raise money for the Augusta Training Shop for the Handicapped. The Kentucky Derby will be televised on big screens, and live enter tainment, raffles, a fashionable hat contest and more will be featured. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, visit www.augustatrainingshop.com or call 738-1358. AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL is in need of dog and cat food, cat lit ter and other pet items, as well as monetary donations to help pay for vaccinations. Donations accepted during regular business hours, Tues.Sun., 1-5 p.m. at the shelter, 4164 Mack Lane. Call 7906836 for information.
Aiken. Free. Registration required by e-mailing SBDC@usca.edu or calling (803) 641-3646. CSRA BDPA SOUTHEASTERN IT CONFERENCE with computer scientist Philip Emeagwali April 25-27 at For t Discovery. Activities include professional workshop, youth conference, banquet and leadership breakfast. Cost is $150 for adults and $15 for youth. For information or to register, call 796-0699 or visit www.bdpacsraga.org. “USING THE COMPUTER AND UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY” workshop April 26, 1:304:30 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. 722-6275. “CARING FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS AND BOOKS: A BASIC PRESERVATION WORKSHOP” at the Ma xwell Branch Library April 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Call 793-2020. USC-AIKEN CONTINUING EDUCATION offers the following courses: Drama and more. USC-Aiken also offers Education to Go classes online. Call the Office of Continuing Education at (803) 641-3288. AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION is now offering the following classes: Garden Design, Intermediate Photography, Acting Workshop, Beginning Shag, Intro to Mountain Biking and Trails, Intermediate Line Dance, Drivers Education and more. Also, ASU offers online courses. For more information, call 737-1636 or visit www.ced.aug.edu. AIKEN TECH CONTINUING EDUCATION offers the following courses: PCs 101, Microsof t Word, Microsof t Office, Infant Massage, Health Care Career Courses, Beginning Cake Decorating, Defensive Driving, Private Pilot Ground Course, Leadership and Employee Development and more. Aiken Tech also offers Education to Go classes online. For more information or to register, call (803) 593-9231, ex t. 1230.
Health ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN ADULTS free health education course May 8 at the Life Learning Center’s Downtown Division, 2:30 p.m. To enroll, call 733-0188, ex t. 7989. DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL ICU OPEN HOUSE for National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month May 5, 4-6 p.m., on the third floor of Doctor’s Hospital. Activities, prizes and refreshments will be available. Call 651-2420 for information. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR 7-8:30 p.m. April 24 at St. Joseph Health Care Center in Daniel Village. Learn about health techniques and therapies such as massage therapy, magnetic technology, acupuncture and more. Call 667-8734. “CHANGE! WHO’S IN CONTROL?” FREE HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE at the Life Learning Center April 24, 2:30 p.m. Class addresses changes in feelings, thoughts, emotions, behavior and personality. To register, call 731-7275, ext. 7989.
SHEPEARD COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER BLOOD DRIVES in various locations around the CSRA this month. The blood center is urging people of all blood types to donate in order to combat a blood supply shor tage. For detailed information on locations and times to donate, visit www.shepeardblood.org. You may also call Susan Edwards at (803) 6437996 for information on Aiken locations and Nancy Szocinski at 737-4551 for information on all other locations.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: If you want to stop using any drugs, there is a way out. Help is available at no cost. Call the Narcotics Anonymous help line for information and meeting schedules at 855-2419.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES at the Aiken Red Cross Blood Center on Millbrook Drive and the Augusta Red Cross Blood Center on Pleasant Home Road. The bloodmobile will also stop at various area locations this week. For a complete list, call the Aiken Blood Center at (803) 642-5180 or the Augusta Blood Center at 868-8800.
PROJECT LINK COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES is held the first Tuesday of every month and is sponsored by the MCG Children’s Medical Center. Project Link provides educational resources and guidance for families who have children with developmental delays, disabilities and other specialized health concerns. May 6 program is on Assistive Technology. Free and open to the public; takes place from 6:30-8 p.m. in the main conference room at the Children’s Medical Center. Call 721-6838 for information.
Learning BASIC MICROSOFT WORD course at the Wallace Branch Library. Held Thursdays, May 1-June 5, 6-7:30 p.m. 722-6275. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS FOR ADULTS 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, May 5-26, at the Ma xwell Branch Library. Registration required; call 793-2020. INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD class May 7, 9-10 a.m., at the Gibbs Library. Call 863-1946 to register. CSRA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTSEEKER SESSION May 7-8, 10-11 a.m. at the offices of Serrota, Maddox, Evans & Co., 701 Greene St., Suite 200. Free information session for 501(c)(3) organizations that wish to apply for funding during 2003 Unrestricted Grants Campaign. Make reservations by calling 724-1314. BUSINESS PLANNING WORKSHOP May 1, 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 140 of the Business and Education Building at USC-
DIET COUNSELING CLASSES for diabetics and those with high cholesterol at CSRA Par tners in Health, 1220 Augusta West Parkway. Free. Call 860-3001 for class schedule.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM COMMUNITY EDUCATION holds workshops, seminars and classes on a variety of topics: weight and nutrition, women’s health, cancer, diabetes, seniors’ health and more. Suppor t groups and health screenings are also offered. Call 736-0847 for details. PEACHCARE FOR KIDS AND RIGHT FROM THE START MEDICADE offers free or low-cost health coverage to qualifying families. Coverage includes prenatal care, hospitalization, vaccines, dental and vision care and is available to pregnant women of all ages and to children through age 19. Contact the RSM Project at 729-2086 or 721-5611 for information. YOGA CLASSES at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. for $45/month or 10:30 a.m. to noon for $55/month. Call 823-6294. FREE HIV/AIDS TESTING every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Ministry, 922 Greene Street. Free anonymous testing, pre- and post-test counseling and education. HATHA YOGA CLASSES at the St. Joseph Home Health Care
The 16th annual Augusta Canal Cruise and Cookout takes place April 27. A visit to the new Augusta Canal Interpretive Center is also included. Center in Daniel Village Plaza. Held 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. $10 per class or $60 a month for unlimited classes. Mats are provided, but bring a towel and a water bot tle. Call Tess at 738-2782 for more information. A FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC is held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Salvation Army and Welfare Center, 1383 Greene St. Services include Pap smear, breast exam and the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmit ted diseases. For more info or an appointment, call the St. Vincent dePaul Health Center at 828-3444. W.G. WATSON, M.D., WOMEN’S CENTER CONDUCTS EDUCATION CLASSES at University Hospital. Course topics include Lamaze, breast feeding, parenting and grandparenting. Par tners will learn positive suppor t techniques. There are also programs designed to help older siblings adjust to new family members. Some classes are free, while others require a fee. Registration is required by calling 774-2825.
Seniors THE CARE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT COMPANY, a nonprofit organization, provides transpor tation for seniors who live in the 30906 and 30815 zip code area. For a minimal fee, door-to-door shut tles provide safe, clean and dependable transpor tation 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance; call Linda Washington, 7338771, or leave a message for more information. SENIOR SPECTACULAR May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the H.O. Weeks Center in Aiken features guest speakers, give aways, health screenings and information on local services available to senior adults. Call (803) 642-7631 for more information. “THEN AND NOW” SHOW AND TELL: Seniors write an autobiography and collect photographs of themselves from past time periods. Show and tell session takes place 10-11 a.m. April 28-29 at the Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA. 826-4480. COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center. For more information, call 738-0089. AIKEN PARKS AND RECREATION offers a multitude of programs for senior adults, including bridge clubs, fitness classes, canasta clubs, line dancing, racquetball, ar ts and craf ts, tennis and excursions. For more information, call (803) 642-7631.
bics, quilting, tai chi, Spanish, painting, line dancing, bowling, bridge, computers, yoga and pinochle. For dates and times, phone 826-4480. ARTHRITIS AQUATICS offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital. Classes meet 99:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m. or 12:15-1 p.m. $37.50/month. To register, call 733-5959. SENIORNET provides adults age 50 and over education for and access to computer technology. Many different courses are offered. Contact the USC-Aiken Continuing Education Office at (803) 641-3563.
Kids TIME TO CARE FAMILY FAIR April 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Augusta Common. Live music, games, face painting and more. For info, call (803) 278-1212. MOVIES FOR ALL AGES 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays throughout May at the Euchee Creek Library. 556-0594. GIBBS LIBRARY SUMMER STORYTIME REGISTRATION begins May 1. Call 863-1946 for more information or to register your child. AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY FAMILY FUN DAY with American Revolutionary War re-enactors April 27, 2-4 p.m. Visit www.augustamuseum.org or call 722-8454 for info. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME at Borders Books and Music 11 a.m. April 28. Listen to “Where the Wild Things Are” and celebrate character Ma x’s 40th bir thday. 737-6962. KIDS’ EARTH DAY 2003 April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lions Memorial Field in Nor th Augusta. Free admission. In case of rain, event will be held at the Riverview Park Activities Center. Call 441-4224, 641-7670 or 557-8124 for details. APRIL FAMILY FUN DAY April 27 at the Augusta Museum of History features American Revolutionary War re-enactors from 2-4 p.m. Call 722-8454 for more information. ART FOR TOTS WORKSHOP April 26, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Ger trude Herber t Institute of Ar t. Registration required; call 722-5495. PLAYGROUND PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS “RAPUNZEL: THE MUSICAL” April 29, 7 p.m., at USC-Aiken’s Etherredge Center. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 children. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call (803) 641-3305.
JUD C. HICKEY CENTER FOR ALZHEIMER’S CARE provides families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia a break during the day. Activities and care available at the adult day center, and homecare is available as well. For information, call 738-5039.
APPLICATIONS FOR FORT DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMPS now available. A variety of camps are available for young scientists of all ages. Download an application at www.NationalScienceCenter.org or contact Lisa Golden at 821-0646.
THE ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING offers lectures, courses, field trips, discussion groups and community information seminars on a variety of topics to mature adults. For more information, contact the USC-Aiken Office of Continuing Education at (803) 641-3288.
OPEN DOOR CARNIVAL April 27, 12:30-4 p.m. at the Open Door Preschool, 3005 Walton Way. Pony rides, a pet ting zoo, blow-up slide, games, craf ts and more will be available. Tickets are 50 cents. For information, contact Michelle Johnson, 651-8824.
PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS CAN EXERCISE (PACE) meets at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. Call 823-5294.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT April 24, 6-8 p.m. at the Gibbs Library. Bring the whole family and play games like Junior Pictionary, Junior Scrabble, Uno and more. You may also bring your own board game or card game. Space is limited, so register by calling the library at 863-1946.
THE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF GREATER AUGUSTA AND THE CSRA offers a variety of classes, including aero-