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May 5, 2016

Amy Christian

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Whine Line Ruffin It Jenny is Wright Augusta Tek

Stacey Eidson Staff Writer

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Molly Swift Staff Writer

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BUSINESS Joe White Publisher

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THIS WEEK

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johnny@themetrospirit.com Contributors Jenny Wright, Greg Baker, Austin Rhodes, Josh Ruffin, Kris Fisher, Michael Johnson Metro Spirit is a free newspaper published weekly on Thursday, 52 weeks a year. Editorial coverage includes local issues and news, arts, entertainment, people, places and events. In our paper appear views from across the political and social spectrum. The views do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. Visit us at metrospirit. com.© 15 House, LLC. Owner/Publisher: Joe White. Legal: Phillip Scott Hibbard. Reproduction or use without permission is prohibited. One copy per person, please.

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Each year, Thunder Over Evans continues to leave local audiences completely speechless with the enormous talent and incredible entertainment that is brought to the Evans Towne Center Park in just one day. And this year will be no different, with helicopter, motocross shows, lumberjacks shows and, of course, ﬁreworks.

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Addiction to alcohol and drugs can wreak havoc, not only to the victims of the disease but to those who surround them. That’s why programs like The Hale House, a recovery program for men ages 18 and old, are so important. The Hamp Pope Memorial Fund at the Hale House will be the recipient of money raised from this Saturday’s Ride for Recovery, which sees the program team up with the Souls of Sobriety Motorcycle Club. Pg. 28

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Congratulations to Ms. Augusta Pride 2016, Claire Storm. It’s about time you became relevant again. What should be Augusta’s “Acropolis” is what? Section 8 assisted living? You have to be kidding. I hope. Sad to see hate mongers in the spot light. Let’s all get the voters out and politically shove these misguided misfits back under the slimy rocks they came from. People don’t hide-Vote! Keep hope alive!!

Enough, enough already! Age divided by 2, plus 7. Hard for some, apparently. Chris is a passionate attorney. His dedication to clients is peerless. That passion and integrity forever preclude the possessor of said qualities from holding elected office.

Ruffin’ It Jenny is Wright Augusta Tek

I love the MetroSpirit. I pick it up especially to see what events are going on while I am the gym, waiting in line, out to eat, waiting in my car. However, posting only 1 week out worth of events leaves it hard to actually plan to do any of them. Even if I were to pick up the paper the day or two after it hits the newsstands, then 1 or 2 days before I read it, it leaves me with 1 or 2 days left of things to do that is listed in the paper and by then, I have already made plans for those days or am not able to do them due to lack of a “heads up”. Please consider printing events up to 2 weeks out from the date of the delivery of the Metro Spirit to the newsstand. I would love to get more involved in the great CSRA area and your paper can help me do just that!! Still support Sentinel? Check the bank accounts of those who do. And the social calendars of local legal prominente’ who continue to voice support this travesty of justice in our midst. Follow the money. Disbarment will be the least of some local “legal eagles” troubles when this giant with feet of clay topples.

I was visiting the area for a conference, and was coming out of a store, and I saw this lady walking to her car. I yelled to her, “can I ask you direction’s to a certain place”? She looked at me and said I do not have money to give you. That was funny as hell. I got in my 2016 Tundra, and by God’s eye, she happened to pull up next to me at the first red light. I put my window down and said you can put that 1998 BMW in in bed truck, I need a spare tire. Thank you for directions I was going to ask for, have a nice day, and God does love you, even though you must have thought I was going to rob you. By the way I’m white, and have four Master’s and a PHD. Guess I won’t be attending anymore conference’s in this town!

Cruz/Fiorina for 2016? Are you serious? Like they say: “Desperate men do desperate things.” Hell, I would vote for Cheech & Chong or Key & Peele or Laurel & Hardy or Abbot & Costello before I would vote for Cruz/Fiorina! How is North Carolina going to enforce the bathroom law? In order to appease the religious right wing, there may have to be a bureaucracy issuing bathroom licences requiring a certified copy of your birth certificate or a certified nude photo of you as a newborn. This means a lot of jobs, which is good because companies are not coming to NC because of this brouhaha. Relieving yourself without a license or using the wrong bathroom for which you are not appropriately licensed could result in fines or arrest and trial before a jury of your peers.

WHINELINE@THEMETROSPIRIT.COM Have something you want to get off your chest? Send your whines to whineline@themetrospirit.com. The Metro Spirit reserves the right to edit submitted whines for content, but we will otherwise print them pretty much exactly as you type them… spelling errors and all.

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I am running for the U.S. Congress because like so many of you I am tired of the dishonesty and lies from the Washington ruling class elites. Just two years ago, Rick Allen told us he would work for our interests, but then he went to Washington and voted to fund Obama’s scheme to bring Middle Eastern refugees to America. Allen voted to fund Obamacare after he promised us that he would not. Allen even voted to fund Planned Parenthood and to fund amnesty for illegal immigrants; Once again we were betrayed. It is time for a change and you can make a difference by voting for me, Eugene Yu, in the Republican Primary on May 24th. Visit my website and view my policy proposals which will take power from Washington’s ruling class and restore our liberty. Paid for by Eugene for Congress

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Beer Etiquette IT’S CRAFT BEER WEEK here in Madison, Wisconsin, and I help run a very popular craft beer bar close to the downtown area. Ironically, I probably drink way less during this week than any other week out of the year, because when you’re surrounded 24/7 by something that you love, you tend to resent anything resembling it on your off-hours. Crazily enough, freakin’ Craft Beer Week is the only thing that makes me say, after an 11-hour shift at work, “You know what sounds good? Lemonade.” I do enjoy it. It’s Hell Week in the industry, but I get to sling and taste a lot of cool beers for free, establish relationships with the brewers and just generally be distracted from the day-to-day operations of a restaurant. Still, after several super-busy nights at our place, plus a couple of excursions of my own to other bars that are filled to capacity for hours on end, I’ve observed the best and worst of both customers and employees. And since complaining is way more fun than praising, that’s what I’m focusing on. Seeing as how the craft beer boom is even sneaking its way into Georgia — please tell me you’ve visited the Brick Store Pub? The Porter? Creature Comforts Brewing? — it seems a primer might be in order. So here’s a few ways to be sure you won’t embarrass yourself in these places, as well as, y’know, just being a good customer in general. 1. Don’t ask “What’s on tap?” Look, as someone who gets super nerdy about this stuff, I can tell you that I love to talk about beer, and I’m happy to answer questions, probably more at length than you’d prefer. But I can’t tell you how many times I’ve put a tap list right in front of a customer, then come back a minute later with a glass of water for them, and their first question is, “What do you have on tap?” That’s like walking into a Home Depot and asking, “Which tools do you have?” The answer, probably, is, “All of them. All of the tools.” Because there are two problems with this: first, it doesn’t create a great first impression of you. If you can’t be bothered to read a few adjectives, you probably aren’t going to appreciate the beer very much to begin with. Second, the only logical response the bartender can have in this situation is to point to the tap list, which never doesn’t seem like a dick move. Speaking of dick moves…

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2. Don’t ask for a ton of samples. I get it; sometimes the sheer array of beers at some of these places can be bewildering. The Beer Judge Certification Program currently recognizes around 150 different styles of beer, and that’s not even mentioning the nearly-endless flavor profiles possible within the confines of each style. And while employees should be ready and willing to answer questions about how a certain beer tastes, it’s perfectly understandable to want to try before you buy. What’s not okay is wanting to try seven or eight beers before you finally decide on one. If a bar stocks a lot of rare, boutique beers on their tap lines, that many oneounce samples can add up to about a $10 loss, the same price as one or two beers. And hey, speaking of prices… 3. Don’t act indignant about prices. You know why craft beer costs more than mass-market swill? Because these brewers use real, sometimes very expensive ingredients, to make their beer. Even something as standard as an IPA can come at something of a premium, depending on the hops used. When Ballast Point, for instance, ﬁrst released their award-winning Grunion pale ale, it was $16 for a six-pack. Why? Because the beer used a lot of Calypso hops, which are relatively scarce, and Ballast Point, despite being one of the largest craft breweries in the nation with one of the best reputations, wasn’t yet able to obtain a bulk contract for that hop varietal, so it cost more. Since then, they’ve acquired a contract, which has lowered the price to about $11. Does the beer utilize a brettanomyces fermentation? It might take months, even a full year, for the beer to finish; that’s a cost for the brewery. Is it aged in a wooden barrel of some kind? That’s a time cost, plus the cost of the barrel itself. Then you have to factor in the up-charge when the brewery sells it to the distributor, the upcharge the distributor charges the bar and then finally the up-charge the bar needs to cover the cost of, y’know, operations and employees. So if you’re wondering why that 4.2 percent ABV Berliner-weisse costs $8.50 for a 10-ounce pour, it’s not because anyone is trying to gouge you. We’re just trying to run a business.

4. Be patient. And treat employees like humans. We’re all victims of the culture of instant gratification; I get it. If we want something, we want it right then. But it doesn’t work that way in these types of bars. If you walk into an establishment that’s having a particularly busy night, just get to the bar as efficiently as you can, try and place yourself in a spot where the bartender can see you. I promise, we see you. But we may have a dozen other people to attend to before you were there, so you’re going to have to wait. You are important. But you have to wait. Do not snap your fingers. Do not wave cash around. And for the love of God, do not call out to us. That’s a really great way to not get served at all.

JOSH RUFFIN is a long way from home, having moved from Augusta to Middleton, Wisconsin, with his wife, Michelle. He is a self-described beer guru, so most of his Twitter posts are about what he’s drinking. While drinking, he enjoys writing poetry and watching MMA ﬁghts… or writing poetry about MMA ﬁghts.

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15 in 5 BECAUSE I LOVE A LIST. ESPECIALLY A RANDOM LIST. 1. Do you ever feel like your email must be broken? I feel like there’s a holding cell out there somewhere, where urgent emails are kept prisoner until past the applicable date of need. That’s the only explanation. It’s not that people just aren’t replying. 2. Also, if you expect me to believe you didn’t see my text, you should start selling ice at the North Pole. You crush candy and check Facebook like Jesus’ next coming will be announced in your News Feed, but you didn’t see the message come in? Mmm hmm. 3. I always see the texts, but I’m quite guilty of replying and not hitting send. It happens a lot, and that’s not an excuse. It’s a fact. 4. If you leave me a voicemail, I can promise I’ll never hear it. Best send me a text or try calling again later. I tend to delete voicemails before I listen to them. No one really leaves voicemails much these days anyway. 5. I have one voicemail I’ll never delete. It’s the last one my friend Debbie left me before she died. I’m not sure what it says. I can’t decide if hearing her voice would be painful or comforting. I may never find out, but I still won’t get rid of it. 6. Standing up for my kids is the hardest and most rewarding thing I do as a mom. Stick to your guns, parents. You know your kids better than anyone else. I love a little help along the way. Advice is asked for often and taken. Ultimately, it’s up to me, unless it’s something medical. I’m not a doctor. I’m actually not an expert on anything, really. Well, except my kids. 7. A mother’s intuition is a very powerful thing. 8. I remember a doc once doubting what I said was happening to one of my babies. I didn’t know what the diagnosis was, but I insisted something was wrong. Three days later, my 5.5 week old had surgery. 9. I still go to that doctor and love him. He’s trained. I’m not. 10. I’m hugely impressed by people in the service industry who can keep their cool when a customer isn’t keeping theirs. I’m equally impressed with they stay calm when someone is disrupting the flow of business. 11. To the lady in the drive thru ordering at least one of each thing, comprising at least three separate orders: Let’s consider getting out of the big red truck and walking in to order, rather than holding up the usually fast-moving line. 12. To her kid, who opened the back window of the big truck and mouthed “sorry,” to everyone waiting: It’s okay, kiddo. The good news? You won’t ever act this way, so I consider this an indirect teaching moment. In that case, maybe I should pat your mom on the back. “Good job showing your kid how not to act!” 13. With so many of our talented friends, The Boy is in The Augusta Players’ production of “Mary Poppins,” opening Friday night at the Imperial. I’d tell you to get your tickets, but it might be sold out by the time you read this. It’s a huge show, fabulous cast, plenty of magic and the cutest Michael Banks you ever did see. I’ll let you guess who it is. 14. I’m celebrating my 13th Mother’s Day this weekend. I’ll be watching my boy doing what he loves, with my girl, who loves watching him doing what he loves. Sounds perfect. 15. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there. Cheers!

JENNY WRIGHT’S humorous observations on marriage, motherhood and living in Augusta have earned her a devoted following, both in print and on Facebook. When she’s not spying on other parents in the carpool line at school, you’ll probably ﬁnd her with either a camera, tennis racquet or wine glass in her hand.

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Living at 3 Percent A FEW WEEKS AGO, I had the pleasure to see Cirque de Soleil in Atlanta. The show is spectacular! If you don’t have plans to see it, you are missing an opportunity. The show runs through May 8. If you can get tickets for this weekend, go see it! You’ll love it! But this column isn’t about Cirque. It’s about the trip to Atlanta. Specifically, a common scenario that plays out on a regular basis. I suspect that many individuals and families experience something similar. Basically, it goes something like this — After getting into the car, one or both of my daughters hand us their phone while saying, “Mommy, please plug in my phone. I’m at 3 percent.” Several questions occur to me when I hear this request; foremost among them is “How?” We are 10 years into the age of mobile devices. By now, I would think that everyone understands that these devices run on batteries, and that, to work effectively, the batteries need to be charged. Common sense would imply that if you want to use your phone on a two-hour car ride, maybe you should start with a fully charged device, yes? Apparently, though, many folks prefer to live on edge. Okay, granted, this isn’t really a fair scenario. The car is a well-known power oasis. However, this doesn’t negate the fact that many folks still haven’t learned to manage their battery life. Just ask yourself, how many times do you have to plug in every day to stay charged? If it’s more than none, you either need to lay off Facebook or take a look at some common battery saving techniques. Stay Cool — Battery capacities decreases as the temperature rises above 72 degrees, and exposing batteries to temperatures greater than 95 degrees may cause permanent damage. While an inconvenient truth for us Southerners, heat damage to batteries is a fact that we must acknowledge. Keep your phone cool! Don’t Push Me — Have you noticed that every app wants to send you notifications? Why? If something is really important, someone will call. Everything else is a distraction. A distraction that lights up the screen, vibrates the phone or makes an electronic beep. Why waste your valuable battery on annoyances? Turn off all push notifications. If a notification is truly needed, use fetch. Save Your Screen— The largest power drain on most phones is the display. A few techniques exist to reduce the display power usage. If you are on an Android with an AMOLED display, use dark wallpaper. The AMOLED technology uses less power to illuminate a dark pixel than a light one. And all mobile device users should reduce their screen brightness. A bright screen requires more power and will quickly drain the battery. Track Location Services — Location services is another power-sucking feature used by app developers. Every time an app reaches out for your location, additional power is used. While it’s nice to have your pictures tagged with location, not every app needs your location. Only enable Location Services for those apps with benefit you. Know Your Wi-Fi — Personally, my largest power issues occur when I forget to turn off wi-fi. This is counter to most advice, since in general, wi-fi consumes less power than cellular. In my case, I’m often in environments with unknown networks, and I find that my phone uses more power trying to connect to those unknown hot spots. Since I’m not a big data user, I can simply leave my wi-fi turned off. Device manufactures will suggest using Airplane mode. Either way, you should be aware of your radio environment and connect accordingly. I’ve found that by implementing these techniques I am able to go almost two days on a single charge! Of course, your results may be different, but I hope that you can increase the amount of time you go between charges. Good luck! @gregory_a_baker

GREGORY BAKER PH.D.

is vice president of CMA Technology and, yes, is actually a rocket scientist who used his doctorate in aerospace engineering at Lockheed Martin. In addition to working at CMA, he also serves the community, sitting on several boards in the area.

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A New Clerk of Courts After Almost 25 Years

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WheN long-time Richmond County Clerk of Courts Elaine Johnson announced she was retiring this year after four decades of working in the clerk’s office, it wasn’t a huge surprise. After all, Johnson’s husband, Maj. Gene Johnson of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, decided to retire in 2014 after serving this county for almost 50 years. If two people in Augusta deserve some rest and relaxation, it’s definitely Elaine and Gene Johnson. But Elaine Johnson has served as clerk of court for almost 25 years. Elaine Johnson has served as clerk since 1993. Prior to becoming the clerk, she was the chief deputy clerk for the office from 1988-1992 and has been employed by the clerk of court since 1973. Now, that’s a legacy. Change will be tough for a lot of judges, attorneys and staff who have relied on Elaine Johnson’s efficiency over the years. While Johnson was clerk, the office digitized most all of the county’s court records for juvenile court, state court and superior court. In Richmond County Superior Court, the court has exclusive constitutional authority over felony cases, cases regarding title to land and equity, declaratory judgments, habeas corpus, mandamus, adoptions, name changes, divorces, child custody and child support enforcement. The clerk of court is responsible for handling all those types of cases. In addition, the clerk is responsible for recording deeds and maintaining the chain of title to all property in the county. Those duties impact everyone in Richmond County. The clerk of court is also charged with the responsibility of attending all court sessions for superior, state, and juvenile courts and to file and maintain accurate records of the proceedings. Needless to say, after Elaine Johnson’s almost 25 years as clerk of court, her office is a well-oiled machine. Therefore, there are some major concerns over who might take over that role.

The two candidates vying for the position are Ernest Thomas Jr., the chief investigator for the Richmond County State Court solicitor’s office, and Sheriff Richard Roundtree’s administrative assistant, Hattie Holmes-Sullivan. So who will win? Well, this is the second time that Sullivan has run for the clerk of court’s position. Sullivan started working in the clerk’s office back in 1978, but left in 2005 to become an assistant to State Court Judge David Watkins. She ran against her former colleague Elaine Johnson back in 2012 and was handily defeated. Johnson won with more than 60 percent of the vote. Sullivan has worked as Sheriff Richard Roundtree’s administrative assistant since he took office in 2013. As for Thomas, he is a 24-year veteran of the Richmond County State Court solicitor’s office, and many local attorneys are vocally supporting him because they believe he truly understands the “nuts and bolts” of the judicial process. But people know the power of Roundtree and his supporters, so some in the local legal community are concerned that Sullivan may win and the clerk’s office could be turned upside down. And it is saying a great deal that Elaine Johnson attended Thomas’ announcement that he was going to run for clerk of court. Was it an endorsement of Thomas? Absolutely. You don’t stand there smiling for the cameras if you’re not behind a candidate. So, here is the message to voters: If you like Elaine Johnson’s leadership and her commitment to her office, vote for Thomas on May 24. If you don’t like how the clerk of court’s office has been run for almost 25 years, vote for Sullivan. It’s as simple as that.

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No Time for Dirty Politics Letter to Editor: The May 24, 2016, runoff is upon us. With it are the desperate and underhanded moves that can only be termed “dirty politics.” Everyone supporting a specific candidate wants their candidate to win. I understand that. But I will never vote for a candidate that resorts to winning by attempting to falsely discredit another candidate by the “any means necessary” mentality. Solicitor Kellie McIntyre is running for an “open” judgeship, meaning there is no sitting judge in the seat to run against. Having spent all of her professional legal career in the court system progressively moving to the next level, it is a natural progression in her career ladder to seek the judgeship of the court that she now interacts with on a daily basis as solicitor. Solicitor McIntyre has performed at each career level with commitment, integrity, compassion, humility and exemplary legal knowledge. It is intentionally being circulated in the community that Solicitor McIntyre is not ethical because she violated an agreement with an opponent not to run for the judgeship. The proof of this agreement is supposed to be that Solicitor McIntyre had a fundraiser for re-election to her current position. A fundraiser was held in November of 2015 as the start of preparing to seek re-election to her current position. Most incumbents prepare for re-election if desiring to retain their position. In November there was no “open” judgeship and Solicitor McIntyre has no desire to seek the judgeship of a sitting judge. Judge Flythe vacated his judgeship after Judge Overstreet recently announced his retirement. This created an “open” judgeship whose anticipated vacancy was not known in November. There was no agreement that Solicitor McIntyre would not seek an “open” judgeship. Nor would she ever enter such agreement. Other candidates are also targeted with misinformation. The decisions that we make now are important to our community’s future. Please research your candidates. Know their histories and vote for proven honesty and integrity. We must say with our votes that it is time out for “dirty politics.” Vicky Scott Augusta

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Thunder Over Evans Will Leave Everyone Speechless Each yEar, Thunder Over Evans continues to leave local audiences completely speechless with the enormous talent and incredible entertainment that is brought to the Evans Towne Center Park in just one day. And this year will be no different. As the largest privately funded Armed Forces Day celebration in the country, Thunder Over Evans is the brainchild of three local businessmen — Donnie Thompson, Andy Jones and the late Dale Phelon — who wanted to give something back to the men and women who serve our country. It is the perfect opportunity to bring together the public and the military for a fun-filled day of events and a tribute to those who serve. And perhaps the most impressive fact about the day’s entertainment on Saturday, May 21, is that the shows are free to the public. 16 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

“One of the attractions that I’m most excited about is this year’s motocross show,” said Shane Thompson of Windsor Jewelers, who helps organize the event. “Team FMX will be back this year and people will see a stunt that I’ve been told only four people in the world can do. It’s going to be incredible.” Team FMX is owned and operated by Travis Willis, a freestyle motocross rider who has been performing extreme motorcycle stunt shows and producing events throughout North America since 2000. In fact, Willis has been riding, jumping and flipping motorcycles for the past 15 years across more than 30 countries. “It’s not just guys riding motorcycles around in circles,” Willis recently told a crowd Missouri. “We’ll be doing tricks you see on X-Games.” After seeing the popularity of freestyle motocross skyrocket in the late 1990s, Willis designed and built

By Metro Spirit Staff a portable self-contained FMX ramp that travels non-stop putting on freestyle motocross exhibitions across the country. Joining Thunder Over Evans for the fifth year in a row, these brave bikers will perform everything from a move called the “rock solid” to the “backflip” right before the audience’s eyes. Since the start of Team FMX, Willis and his bikers have been featured on a variety of different television shows and stations such as American Choppers, MTV’s Jackass, Fox Sports NET, Fuel TV, History Channel, TNN and Speed Channel. Some of the members of Team FMX have even competed and placed in events at the X-Games and the Moto-X World championships. Willis reportedly favors stunts like the Superman seat grab, which is a variation of the rock-solid seat grab in which he appears to nearly leave his cycle as 5MAY2016

he extends his body from the bike. His pick of moves is the “dead body,” in which he lies completely flat down parallel to the motorcycle with lots of air in between, he recently told The Southern Illinoisan newspaper. Team FMX is guaranteed to put on a quality show that will leave a lasting impression, Thompson said. The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation from Hampton, Ga., will also be bringing a UH-1 Huey Helicopter and AH-1 Cobra Helicopter to Thunder Over Evans and will be providing rides during the day. The UH-1 Huey Helicopter first flew in 1956 and was the first helicopter powered by a turbo shaft engine, according to a spokesperson from the AAHF. It went into full production in 1960, with over 16,000 being produced for the Army. In 1963, the first Huey was introduced in Vietnam. The Huey was primarily designed as a troop transport and could carry 10 soldiers including a crew of three. Its combat service included medical evacuation, search and rescue and other general utility roles, according to AAHF. The UH-1 Huey is the world’s most recognizable helicopter and its look and sound has become one of the most iconic symbols of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 Hueys served in Vietnam and they totaled 7,531,955 flight hours, according to the AAHF. The AH-1 Attack helicopter, also known as the Cobra, is also a special treat for those attending Thunder Over Evans this year, Thompson said. The Cobra was developed out of the requirement by the U.S. Army for specialized fire suppression and armed escort during the Vietnam War. The first Cobra arrived in Vietnam in August 1966 and was configured with a variety of weapon systems depending on its combat mission. Usually 2.75 inch rocket pods were mounted under the stubby wings with machine guns in its nose turret, according to AAHF.

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Cobras flew more than 1 million flight hours in Vietnam. These helicopters are a must see during this year’s Armed Forces Day celebration. Another huge attraction will be the Timberwork’s Lumberjack Show that includes a team that travels all the way from Wisconsin to take part in Thunder Over Evans. The show offers spectators a unique blend of logging history, world class competition, and plenty of hilarious entertainment. Last year, the lumberjack team got the crowd all worked up as they put on a show of log rolling, speed pole climbing, axe throwing, chopping and more. Kids shrieked with laughter as the team showed off their mad ax skills and amazing rolling techniques. These are only a few of the shows that will be available this year at Thunder Over Evans. For a complete schedule of events and times, visit thunderoveraugusta.com. And, of course, the day’s celebration wouldn’t be complete without a mega fireworks display starting around 9:15 p.m. The show will be choreographed by local pyrotechnician Craig Butler and it will be the biggest fireworks show that the Augusta area has ever seen. “People can expect the most fireworks that we’ve ever shot here. It is going to be truly amazing,” Butler said. “Due to the closeness of this show to the audience, we can’t shoot large caliber shells, but we shoot just hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of caliber shells. There are probably more shells shot in this show than in any show in Georgia or South Carolina. Period.” THUNDER OVER EVANS Evans Towne Center Park Saturday, May 21 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free Metro Spirit Qtr page Color April 2016 Summer Camp copy.pdf thunderoveraugusta.com

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Richmond County State Court Judge John Flythe and local attorney Evita Paschall will compete for a Superior Court judgeship seat on May 24 By Stacey Eidson Many local voters were surprised when Augusta Superior Court Judge Carlisle Overstreet announced earlier this year that he didn’t plan to seek re-election to a seventh term. Overstreet, who is known as the longest-serving local Superior Court judge, was appointed to the Superior Court bench by former Georgia Gov. Zell Miller back in 1991 and succeeded William Fleming Jr. as chief judge in 2008. But now that Overstreet has decided to retire, voters will determine who will be the next Superior Court judge during the upcoming May 24 election. There are two candidates running for the judgeship: Richmond County State Court Judge John Flythe and local attorney Evita Paschall. Who will you vote for on May 24? 20 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

John Flythe Richmond County State Court Judge John Flythe has never been afraid of hard work. When he went away to school at the University of Georgia almost 20 years ago, Flythe said his main objective was to earn his law degree so he could quickly return back to his hometown of Augusta and get to work. “When I was young and everyone was talking about going somewhere else, I never had that intention. I always knew I would wind up back in Augusta,” Flythe said. “And when I was in Athens, I loved Athens, but this is my home. I went to law school in the summers so that I could graduate early. I graduated in December of 1998, even though I was the class of 1999, because I was ready to get home and I wanted to take the bar.”

Of course, Flythe had another reason to quickly head back to Augusta. “While I was in law school, I had gotten engaged to my wife, who I had known since I was about 6 years old,” Flythe said, chuckling. “We started dating in high school and then we were kind of on and off, but I think we always knew we would wind up together. We got engaged while I was in law school, so I was ready to get home.” After completing law school, Flythe said thenDistrict Attorney Danny Craig hired him as an assistant district attorney in the Augusta Judicial Circuit in 1999. “It was a lot of hard work, but I really enjoyed it,” Flythe said. “We had a team of lawyers that, on Sunday afternoons when we were all down there working, it was fun because we were all down there 5MAY2016

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“The law certainly gives you an enormous opportunity to help people.” — John Flythe together.” Working for the district attorney’s office under Danny Craig meant you lived and breathed the law, Flythe said. “When it came to Danny Craig, you couldn’t outwork him,” Flythe said, laughing. “So we all had this game about, ‘Let’s try to beat Danny to work,’ or ‘Let’s try to stay later than him,’ but that was very hard to do. However, it was good. We were held to very high standards by the judges. We had to be ready on a lot of cases and we were expected to act like lawyers should act. It was a very good way to begin my career.” Flythe stayed at the district attorney’s office for more than two years until he and his wife decided to start a family. “I had my first child while I was an 5MAY2016

assistant district attorney, but I knew I would be leaving at the end of that year, so I opened up my own practice and focused on domestic relations work and some criminal defense work,” Flythe said. While in private practice, he also served as the associate judge of the Grovetown Municipal Court until he was appointed as a state court judge in Richmond County in 2010. Then-Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed Flythe as a state court judge after former Judge Gayle Hamrick stepped down to accept a senior judge status that same year. “The governor also appointed me to be a commission member for the Georgia Commission on Family Violence in 2010 and I served two terms there,” he said. “That

organization tries to address issues that could help reduce the occurrence or reoccurrence of family violence at the state level.” Over the past six years as state court judge, Flythe said he has taken his role in the courtroom very seriously because some of the cases that come before him can change a person’s life. “The family violence cases are very important because I think those are the cases where you do have the ability to make an impact on somebody,” Flythe said. “The types of cases that you hear as a Superior Court judge are oftentimes more serious and I am looking forward to

that kind of domestic relations work. I think that those are probably the most important cases that a judge can hear on a daily basis because you are really directly impacting children and families. Nothing is more important to people than their children and I have a lot of experience in that area, which I think it is important, because I have handled those cases as a lawyer.” As a sitting judge, Flythe believes he is tough on crime, but also empathic when dealing with difficult family matters. “I like the interaction with the people that come into court,” Flythe said. “I enjoy hearing the cases and

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then trying to come up a resolution to that case. As a judge, you can resolve lots of cases in a day. When you are practicing law as an attorney, sometimes that case sits on your desk for years because you are at the whim of the other lawyer, the client or whatever, but you have a little more control over the situation if you’re the judge, so I’ve enjoyed that.” In his courtroom, Flythe is also proud of the fact that he is willing to listen to the defendants and attorneys before taking action. “I like the people side of it,” he said. “I think it is interesting to kind of hear what people are going to say. Sometimes as a judge, you think you may kind of know what you are going to do in a case, but then you start hearing from the defense lawyer, the defendant and the family and it sometimes changes the direction of the case.” After approximately 50 jury trials over the years, Flythe says he has the knowledge, experience and judicial temperament to be this area’s next Superior Court judge. “Sometimes the most challenging cases are the folks that continue to come back again and again and again,” Flythe said. “I remember there was one guy who just would not stay away from his wife and I had to keep locking him up. Well, one day, I saw him at Walmart when I was with my family.” While shopping with wife and two children, ages 11 and 14, Flythe said the man quickly approached them. “He said, ‘Judge Flythe! Judge Flythe!’ And I thought, ‘Uh-oh,’ because I had to keep locking him up and here I was in the store with my family,” Flythe said. “But he actually came up and thanked me. He said, ‘I was being a real idiot. I finally left her alone and everything has been good ever since then.’ It was nice to hear.” Whenever Flythe steps into a courtroom, he says he recognizes the importance of his role in the community. “It is a tremendous responsibility. After all, this is my home,” Flythe said. “In a community, safety is very important. I think my experience as a judge gives me the ability to identify those people who need to go to jail and those folks who maybe do not. I think that just takes experience with having dealt with these situations over and over again. I’ve done that and I am proud of the record that I have 22 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

in state court. Honestly, I think I have done my best work as a judge.” At an early age, Flythe said he learned the importance of integrity, hard work and fairness. Like his father and grandfather, Flythe saw the tremendous value of going into the legal field. “My father died when I was 13. He was a lawyer and a judge,” Flythe said, adding that, at 13, he didn’t fully understand the level of his father’s commitment to the community. “But you can learn a lot about people even when they are not here because, when my dad died, we got several condolence cards from people, folks who you could tell were probably not real well educated, and several of the cards had a couple dollars in them.” These letters were written by people who his father had helped over the years when they were down on their luck. “Part of my dad’s job was he would go to the jail and set bonds on the weekends,” Flythe said. “I remember going down there with him to the jail when it was on Fourth Street. I remember it was loud, but I didn’t go inside.” Flythe recalled waiting outside the jail as his father checked on the inmates. “My dad would make sure they had a bond set because they had the right to have that done within a certain period of time,” Flythe said. “Well, these letters that we received after he died said, ‘I was in jail and Judge Flythe came to see me and I didn’t have any money to make phone calls and he gave me some money so I could call my family.’” The letters said that kind gesture meant the world to these people sitting in jail, he said. “And many of the letters included a few dollars and said, ‘Y’all need this more than I do now,’” Flythe said. “So that really made a big impact on me. You know, just a little kindness to somebody at the right time, I think makes a big impact. Probably more than you know at that moment. Something so small for us was a big deal for that person.” It is a lesson that Flythe said he will never forget. “I saw how much people thought of my dad and I don’t think my father ever probably knew that people cared about him the way they did,” Flythe said. “The law certainly gives you

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an enormous opportunity to help people. Not that everyone takes that opportunity and makes the best of it, but people are coming to you at their lowest and most desperate hour when you are a lawyer. And I always remember that as a judge. These are some of the worst moments in their lives. As a judge, you can still do what you need to do — even if you are sentencing them to jail time, which is not always an easy thing to do — but you have to do it respectfully.” Flythe said he is deeply committed to honorably serving this community. “I am extremely proud of my record and I think I’ve treated people the way they want to be treated,” Flythe said. “I think I have served Richmond County and this community well for the past six years. It is a tremendous responsibility and it would be a tremendous honor to serve as a Superior Court judge. I hope to have that opportunity.” Evita Paschall Local attorney Evita Paschall’s love for the law began at an early age. After graduating from Boggs Academy, a Presbyterian school in Keysville, Ga., known as a collegepreparatory academy for African Americans, Pascall attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. Ever since high school, Paschall said she always wanted to be an attorney. “Even my yearbook said I wanted to 5MAY2016

be a lawyer,” she said, laughing. “But I had never seen or met a lawyer. I had never even been in a courtroom, but I wanted to be a lawyer.” However, when she arrived at Howard University, Paschall also realized she had a great love of writing. “Then, I determined that I wanted to be a television broadcaster, but the problem was I didn’t see any television broadcasters that looked like me,” Paschall said. “So I decided to take the LSAT and I did well enough on the LSAT that I began getting accepted into law schools. So I decided to stick with my original plan and become a lawyer.” After graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law, Paschall began her career as an assistant district attorney in Augusta under then-District Attorney Richard Allen. “I was the first African American in the district attorney’s office,” Paschall recalled. “I enjoyed it. I learned a lot.” In fact, Paschall remembered one case in particular during her time as an assistant district attorney that taught her to always focus on the details and the facts of a case. “I was just out of law school and I remember I did a preliminary hearing and I forgot to sequester the witnesses, so all of the witnesses’ information matched because they were all there to hear what each one said,” Paschall said, shaking her head. “And it was

a murder case and our key witness was mentally ill. He was a shell-shocked veteran who saw the whole murder, but because he had a mental problem, my evidence wasn’t as strong as I would have liked.” Paschall recalled the district attorney telling her since she had “messed up” by not sequestering the witnesses, she would be the one to try the case in court. “I worked so hard preparing for that case,” Paschall said. “I realized that in order to win the case, I would have to discredit the defense witnesses that were saying the defendant wasn’t there. The witnesses were saying he was at a card game. So, I decided on the spot to start asking them different questions like, ‘Who was playing? What kind of card game were they playing? Who was standing here? Who was standing there?’” Something miraculous happened, Paschall said. “Everybody said something different, so I totally discredited their testimony and won the case,” she said. “I’ll never forget that case because it was a case where the defense attorney even asked the judge to let the jury go to the crime scene. And remember, I was just out of law school, so that totally threw me, too. I totally panicked. But, in the end, I won.” Throughout her 40 years of practicing law, Paschall said she has also served as an assistant solicitor of state court, a solicitor of magistrate court and a municipal court judge. “During all of that, I was also still in private practice,” she said. “Presently, the majority of my practice is bankruptcy, but I have done all areas of law including divorce, juvenile law, civil suits and personal injury. Recently, I chose bankruptcy because I like it and it helps people. That was my goal when I decided to be a lawyer. I wanted to help people.” While Paschall fully realizes that she is competing against a sitting state court judge in her race for the Superior Court judgeship, she insists she is more than qualified for the position. “I feel like I am the best candidate because I bring my experiences as a person, a lawyer and a judge to the table,” Paschall said. “Therefore, I believe I will have more compassion, but at the same time be firm and decisive. In my opinion, there is nothing worse than a judge who can’t make up his or her mind. And that won’t be a problem for me.” Paschall also hopes that voters understand the importance of diversifying the bench to better reflect the community. “There is only one woman judge,” Paschall said. “There are eight full-time judges, three part-time judges and only one woman judge. I really think the bench should reflect its constituents. There is also only one black judge. I believe the bench should be more diversified because the three local judicial areas have a large percentage of blacks and women facing those judges.” But no matter who comes before her if she is elected judge, Paschall insists she will be fair to each and every defendant. “When I was a municipal court judge, what I tried to show the public was they would get an equal shot at justice and fairness coming through the court when I was on the bench,” Paschall said. “In fact, I’ll never forget one gentlemen who came before me. He was an elderly white gentlemen and he felt that because I was black, he would not get a shot at fairness, so he just wanted to plead guilty. And I told him, ‘No. I don’t want you to plead guilty just because of that. Let’s look at the evidence.’” But as Paschall began reviewing the evidence, she realized he was clearly guilty. “The evidence was so overwhelmingly against him,” Paschall said. “I tried my best to rule in his favor, but the evidence just didn’t support it. So I had to do what was right and find him guilty.” However, Paschall believes after 40 years practicing law, that people in this community know they can trust and depend on her to make the right decisions. “I have actually lived in all three judicial districts,” Paschall said. “I have lived in Richmond County. I live in Columbia County now and I’ve lived in Burke County. So I know all three areas and the people very well. People recognize my character and know that I genuinely care for everybody and I treat everybody the same. And that is what you need in a judge.”

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Dragon Boat racing dates back more than 2,000 years to ancient China, but, up until recently, it was virtually unheard of in this area. Enter Goodwill of the Middle Georgia & the CSRA, who decided that the fastest growing sport in the United States would make a great team builder for companies and groups, a great fundraiser for their organization and a great way for local residents to learn more about Asian culture. The free annual event, coming up this Saturday, features Dragon Boat racing throughout the day. Teams of 10 per boat are needed but, don’t worry: someone will teach you and your team how it all works before you hit the water. Besides a little friendly competition, Goodwill has planned an Asian festival as along the banks of Lake Olmstead that will include food, children’s activities and a performance stage featuring local Asian food and culture. Goodboats for Goodwill Dragon Boat Festival Lake Olmstead Saturday, May 7 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-650-5760 goodboats.org 26 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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If you have any questions, or would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Amy Christian at amy@themetrospirit.com.

RosaNNe GRUbbs knows firsthand what addiction to alcohol and drugs can do, not only to the victims of the disease but to those who surround them. “It destroys the person that has the addiction, but it certainly wreaks havoc on not just the families that, of course, get the bulk of it, but anybody that touches them: friends, employers, church members,” she said. “Alcoholics and drug addicts are creative in how they get support to continue using or drinking.” It’s no surprise, then, that Rosanne is the chairperson of the Hamp Pope Memorial Fund for the Hale House, the recipient of funds from this Saturday’s Ride for Recovery. The fund helps young men, age 18 and older, with the $500 fee required for admission into the Hale House’s phase 1 treatment, a recovery program for those with substance abuse issues.

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The Augusta Canal’s Petersburg Boat Music Cruises are back and, this Friday those who come aboard will be treated to the “southern acoustic storytelling” of local music teacher Tara Scheyer. We’re willing to bet that Erin Jacobs and Kevin Scheyer will also make an appearance during this leisurely cruise, so pack a picnic and set sail. $25, adults; $23, seniors, military and students. Reservations required.

If you’ve ever wanted to know exactly what goes on at the Martin Marietta Quarry is Augusta, well now’s your chance to find out. The Sierra Club is hosting a quarry tour at 10 a.m., which will be led by a Martin Marietta representatives and is open to the public.

Trampled by Turtles and The Devil Makes Three may look like bluegrass bands, but they both have more than a little rock and roll in their DNA as well. Punk sensibilities? Oh yeah, they both have some of that too. So don’t let the banjos, mandolins and standup bass fool you. This Riverwalk Revival, at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater, is going to be loud.

Today is a big day for Symphony Orchestra Augusta. Not only is it their ninth annual golf classic at the Augusta Country Club, but this same evening they’ll host their Spring Soiree. Tickets aren’t cheap; in fact, they start at $200. But in addition to a great dinner, guests will be treated to an acoustic concert featuring Josh Kelley and SOA musicians. Can’t beat that!

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“The Hale Foundation’s initial fee for admittance in phase 1 is $500, and so many of those men who go to the foundation have lost everything and they’re just unable to afford that,” Rosanne explained. “They have used up their families, their friends, they have no more resources. So when we created the Hamp Pope Memorial Fund, it was created to assist those men who did not have the funds. Hopefully, most people will, but those that do not have the funds can still get the help that they need.” Hamp Pope was an Augusta resident who died six years ago at the age of 25. “He was in the prime of his life — just a beautiful, caring, talented young man — and he succumbed to the disease of alcoholism and drug dependency, actually while he was in treatment,” Rosanne said. “So his family and friends started this fund in his memory.” Even before Hamp died, Rosanne said his mother, Pam Pope, had been very involved with the recovery community and continues to be to this day. “She got involved in the 12-step program for families 10 years ago, way before Hamp passed away, and she has been one of the biggest advocates for the families,” she said. “She is extremely, extremely involved in helping educate people all over the community on the dangers of addiction as a way of honoring her son.” It’s a passion Pam and Rosanne share. “I’ve been involved with it for many years, because I’ve had a family member and many friends that the Hale House has saved their lives,” she said. At least one of those lives saved is now a member of the Souls of Sobriety motorcycle club. It was this club, she said, that came to representatives of the fund to propose a poker run fundraiser that will be held this Saturday. “They started about two years ago, and their goal was to sponsor one to two large motorcycle rides per year as fundraising and community service, and also to participate in motorcycle rides elsewhere to raise money,” Rosanne said. “All the members are recovering. There are 17 members of this club and each one of them has to have at least one full year of recovery from alcohol or drugs. These guys are just good, salt of the earth, wonderful people.” The event will begin at the Hale House Saturday morning, with registration from 9-11 a.m. Kickstands are up at 11 a.m. and, for the next two to three hours, participants will go from stop to stop around the lake and in Appling, finding cards to make the best poker hand they can. When they return, prizes will be awarded to those with the best poker hands, followed by a fish fry at 3 p.m. featuring live music from George Croft and the Vellotones. Those attending the fish fry don’t have to have participated in the poker run and, while the 3 p.m. event is free, Rosanne hopes those who attend will consider donating. “We hope to have some education there about addiction and the Hale House, which is the backbone of recovering men in this community. It started in 1990 just as a single house and it’s expanded into several houses. They don’t have any restrictions as far as the length of the stay. It’s just whatever the person needs,” she explained. “This program is run strictly by donation and some grants, but we don’t take insurance. We hope that those who attend will consider contributing to the Hamp Pope Memorial Fund.”

Ride foR RecoveRy PokeR Run The Hale House, 402 Walker Street Saturday, May 7 9 a.m., registration; 11 a.m., ride begins; 3 p.m., fish fry $20 per ride; $5 per passenger; $5 each additional hand 706-722-3060 the halefoundation.com/give

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Derby Day The Legends Club Saturday, May 7 4-8 p.m. An Augusta Training Shop event that features food, mint juleps, a ladies hat and fashion show contests, a silent auction and the Kentucky Derby on the big screen $75 706-738-1358 augustatrainingshop.com

ARTS Thu May 5

8:45am Meditation in the Galleries Morris Museum of Art Participants will learn meditation from Kevin Sharpe while viewing the exhibition Paintings by Victoria Lowe. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-828-3867 or visit themorris.org.

11am - 1pm Hand-Building Pottery Attic Treasures, Harlem A four-session Harlem Arts Council class for adults that continues each Thursday through May 26. No experience necessary. $80. Call 706-394-4682 or email harlemartscouncil@gmail.com.

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8:45am Yoga in the Galleries Morris Museum of Art Participants will learn yoga from Frankie Kraemer while viewing the exhibition Paintings by Victoria Lowe. Free, but pre-registration required and participants must bring their own mats. Call 706-828-3867 or visit 30 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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Martin-Marietta A Sierra Club outing that will include a tour led by a MartinMarietta representative. Sierra Club non-members welcome. Call 706-869-1770 or email rwdillenbeck@knology.net.

11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm A Petersburg Boat Pilot Augusta Museum of History Part of the Voices of the Past series of character monologues. Free with museum admission. Call 706-7228454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Greater Augusta Arts Council Nominations can be made by community members in the following categories: Corporate, Media, Arts Professional, Artist and Volunteer. The Greater Augusta Arts Council committee will choose the winners, which will be announced at a membership meeting on June 16. To make a nomination by the May 11 deadline, visit augustaarts.com.

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11:30am Brown Bag History Lecture

Sat May 7

10am Quarry Tour

3:30pm - 5pm Intermediate Spanish Friedman Branch Library An adult class led by Edwin Perez of the Asociacion Cultural Hispanoamericana. Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.

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Participants should bring their own lunch and the museum will provide beverages. A Q&A session follows the lecture. Free, members; $3, nonmembers. Call 706-7228454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Noon Brown Bag Lunch ‘N Learn TheClubhou.se An event featuring consultants and other experts who will provide information to budding entrepreneurs. Visit theclubhou.se.

3pm Beginner Spanish Aiken Public Library A class for adults. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

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James Brown Family Historical Tour Augusta Museum of History Available each Saturday at 11 a.m. and lasting approximately two hours, this bus tour includes Brown’s elementary school, his childhood home, his statue and more. $15 fee, includes admission to the museum, which houses the largest collection of James Brown memorabilia. Reservations 24 hours in advance required. Call 803-6402090 or visit jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.

Guided Tours 1797 Ezekiel Harris House Offered by appointment only MondayFriday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tours of the day begin at 4 p.m. Adults, $2; children, $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

North Augusta Driving Tour Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Offered by appointment and includes a 30-45-minute guided tour and admission to the center. Self-guided tours are also available through an iPhone downloadable audio tour or a Google Maps-based tour. Guided tours: $5, adults; $3, students K-12. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.

Tours Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Guided tours, approximately 45 minutes long, are offered Thursday-Saturday on the hour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Group tours are available by advanced reservation. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; kids K-12, $3; under 5 years, free. Call 706-724-0436 or visit wilsonboyhoodhome.org.

Historic Trolley Tours of Augusta Augusta Visitors Center Tours aboard the Lady Libby available at the Augusta Visitors Center with 24-hour advanced reservations. Tickets include admission to the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-724-4067 or visit 5MAY2016

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EXHIBITIONS Thu May 5

5:30pm - 7pm 2016 Student Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center In partnership with the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council, this exhibition will feature the works of North Augusta elementary through high school students. Awards will be presented during the reception. The work will be on display until May 20. Reception and ceremony are free and open to the public. Visit naartscouncil.org.

6pm Paintings by Victoria Lowe Exhibition Opening Morris Museum of Art The artist will discuss her contemporary paintings at this event. The exhibition will show until July 24. Free, members; $5, non-members. Call 706-828-3867 or visit themorris.org.

Thu May 12

5pm - 7pm Petty Perry and Susan Porterﬁeld Exhibit Opening Reception Sacred Heart Cultural Center The exhibit will be on display through June 24. Reception is free and open to the public. Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org.

6pm - 8pm Annual Aiken Artist Guild Member Show Artists Reception Aiken Center for the Arts Artwork from the group’s members will be featured in the main gallery from May 9-June 3. The reception is free and open to the public. Call 803-641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org.

HEALTH Thu May 5

5:30pm - 8pm Cribs for Kids Safe Kids Office This class will teach caregivers how to provide a safe sleep environment by showing what dangers to watch out for. Families who demonstrate a financial need will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and a pacifier for a fee of $10 per registered child. Call 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org/safekids.

Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706721-2273 or visit augustahealth.org.

Wed May 11

Child Safety Seat Inspections Columbia County Sheriff ’s Substation Appointment required. Call 706-541-3970 or visit grhealth.org.

1:30pm - 3:30pm Look Good Feel Better

Noon “The Pickwick Papers”

7pm Center for Women Tour

Morris Museum of Art Part of the Films on Friday series that includes a discussion afterwards. Participants are invited to bring lunch. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.

Doctors Hospital Pre-registration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

Augusta University Cancer Center An American Cancer Society program that aims to help women in cancer treatment combat the appearance-related side effects of chemo and radiation. Pre-registration required. Call 706-721-0466 or visit augustahealth.org.

Fri May 6

Thu May 12

Safe Kids Office Appointment required. Call 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org.

Safe Kids Office Pre-registration required. $10; car or booster seat provided to families who meet ﬁnancial guidelines. Call 706-721-7606 or visit augustahealth.org.

FLIX Fri May 6

7pm “Blind Willie’s Blues” Thomson Depot A free public screening presented by the Thomson-McDuffie County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The ﬁlm’s writer/producer, David Fulmer, will give a brief talk and lead a Q&A during the event. Call 706-597-7422 or visit visitthomsonga.com.

Sat May 7

3pm “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Aiken Public Library Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Child Safety Seat Inspections

Mon May 9

4pm Breast Self-Exam Class University’s Breast Health Center Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.

Tue May 10

7pm - 9pm Breastfeeding Class Augusta University Health

5:45pm - 8pm Car Seat Class

7pm - 9:30pm Baby 101 Doctors Hospital An infant care and development class. Preregistration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

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45th Annual Aiken Kiwanis Tricycle Races Odell Weeks Activity Center Saturday, May 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For kids ages 3-8. In addition to races, the event also features special guests, a Kids Fun Zone, inﬂatables and more. 803-648-8331 Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

HOBBIES Thu May 5

3pm Augusta Genealogical Society Meeting Augusta Museum of History Featuring author Thomas Thibeault, who will talk about his novel “The Man Who Stole Himself: A Novel of the Civil War.” Free and open to the public. Call 706-722-4073 or visit augustagensociety.org.

Wed May 11

Noon Georgia-Carolina Toastmasters Fat Man’s Mill Cafe Those interested are invited to learn speech and leadership skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Call 706-6272134.

KIDS-TEENS Thu May 5

10am Folk Art Celebration Morris Museum of Art Part of the Mommy and Me series for children and parents in which participants will view chicken and rooster sculptures and create a chicken hat. Free, members; $4 per participants, nonmembers. Pre-registration required. Call 706-828-3867 or visit themorris.org. 32 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

Fri May 6

11am Mother’s Day Story Time

Kroc Center A weekly event for those ages 18 months-5 years and their parents that includes stories, projects and playtime. $1, members; $2, nonmembers. Call 706-922-1533 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

Tue May 10

9:30am Kroc Tots

5pm Manga Club North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library For those in grades 6-12, who are invited to talk about their favorite anime and manga, bring items to trade and more. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.

6pm - 10pm Kids Night Out Kroc Center A drop-off program for kids that will include swimming, gym play, inﬂatables, arts and crafts projects and more. Swimsuit and towel required. Children 4 and younger will not swim. $15, members; $20, nonmembers. Call 706-922-1533 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

Sat May 7

10am - 2pm 45th Annual Aiken Kiwanis Tricycle Races Odell Weeks Activity Center For kids ages 3-8. In addition to races, the event also features special guests, a Kids Fun Zone, inﬂatables and more. Call 803648-8331.

Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

10am - 11:30am Puddle Ducks: Kids & Caregivers Club Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Stories and hands-on fun. Free, members; $5, nonmembers. Call 706-396-1424 or email info@phinizycenter.org.

10:30am Toddler Tuesday Kroc Center Parents are invited to bring their toddlers for 30 minutes of playtime and a story, followed by an hour in the pool splash pad area. Parent must remain with their child throughout the program. Free, members; $5, nonmembers. Call 706-9221533 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

4pm Storytime in the Gardens Hopelands Gardens Local senior adults will read to participants and each family in attendance will receive a free book. Blankets, chairs, drinks and snacks are welcome. Call 803-642-7631.

Wed May 11

10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com. 5MAY2016

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4:30pm - 6pm Alley Cats Strikehouse Bowl, Aiken Part of the Aiken Recreation Department’s Buddy Sports program for those with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, this class is for those of all bowling abilities. $12 a month; pre-registration required. Call 803-426-1284 or visit therecingcrew.com.

required. For more information, contact Kitty Hernlen: 706721-3554 or khernlen@augusta.edu.

Youth Advisory Board Members The city of Aiken needs board members in grades 7-12 to help develop youth programs. The board meets once a month at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center. Call 803-642-7634.

Thu May 12

LITERARY

Aiken Public Library For those in grades K-5. Legos provided. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

6pm - 8pm Wine, Women and Words

4pm Lego Club

5:30pm Sleeping Beauty Pajama Party Barnes & Noble Participants are invited to wear their pajamas for stories, songs, cookies and milk with Aurora. Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

Ongoing

Asthma Day Camps Camp Tanglewood, Columbia County Augusta University is sponsoring this camp, for children ages 6-13 with asthma, July 11-16. Activities include asthma management sessions, swimming and hiking. Volunteer lifeguards, physicians and respiratory experts will be on hand to ensure illness or injury does not hinder the fun. However, a parent or guardian must attend a brief orientation and education session. Free, but pre-registration

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Fri May 6

The Book Tavern Local authors Karin Gillespie, Charmain Zimmerman Bracket and Christine Hurley Deriso will read from their latest works. This event also features wine and live music in the courtyard. Call 706-826-1940 or visit booktavern.com.

Mon May 9

$20. Call 706-267-5416.

7:30pm Trio d’Esprit Concert Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Part of the Reid Arts Concert Series. Free. Call 706-733-2275 or visit reidchurchaugusta.org.

Fri May 6

6:30pm Music Cruise Augusta Canal Featuring Tara Scheyer performing on the Petersburg Boat. Participants are invited to bring snacks and beverages. $25; $23, seniors, military and students. Pre-registration required. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.

Sat May 7

11am - 9pm Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival

Pizza Central Hosted by Columbia County Library staff. May’s selection is “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple. Call 706863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Festival Site, Exit 172, Thomson Music starts at noon and the lineup includes Ronnie Earl, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, the Cash Box Kings, Buckwheat Zydeco, The Deslondes and Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton. $40 at the gate. Visit blindwillie.com.

MUSIC

11am - 2pm Saturday Morning Swing

7pm - 9pm Pub Fiction Book Club

Thu May 5

7:30pm An Evening of Traditional Irish Music Fat Man’s Mill Cafe Featuring brother-sister duo Haley and Dylan Richardson.

Eighth Street Plaza Live music from local jazz artists and performing arts groups during the Augusta Market. Call 706-627-0128 or visit theaugustamarket.com.

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Wine, Women and Words The Book Tavern Friday, May 6 6-8 p.m. Local authors Karin Gillespie, Charmain Zimmerman Bracket and Christine Hurley Deriso will read from their latest works. This event also features wine and live music in the courtyard. 706-826-1940 booktavern.com 4:30pm - 6:30pm Music in the Magnolias Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site A concert featuring Belles Canto, MAiken Music, the Aiken Youth Orchestra and piano students from the East Aiken School of the Arts. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $3, ages 6-16 and free, ages 5 and under. Call 803-827-1473 or visit southcarolinaparks.com/redcliffe.

8pm Christian McBride Concert Douglas Barnard Amphitheater Part of the concert series formerly known as Jazz at the G. $15, general; $10, military, AU faculty and staff; $5, children and students; free, AU students. Visit augusta. universitytickets.com.

on leashes, but no alcohol. Free. Call 803-642-7631 or visit facebook.com/experienceaiken. The rain-out hotline is 803643-4661.

SENIORS Tue May 10

1:30pm - 3:30pm AARP Class Kroc Center A class that focuses on health insurance, life insurance and retirement. Call 706-364-5762 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org/kroc-center/.

Games for Seniors H.O. Weeks Center Include Mahjong each Thursday from 1-4 p.m., Bridge each Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bingo each Tuesday 9-10 a.m., Pinochle each Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Canasta on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and board games on Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. Call 803642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.

SPECIAL EVENTS Thu May 5

5pm - 8pm First Thursday

Sun May 8

Kroc Center Call 706-922-0171 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

Shops of Midtown, Kings Way at Central Avenue This event features discounts in the shops, hors d’oeuvres and more. The featured organization is Le Chat Noir and the artist of the month is Alicia Cully. Call 706-733-1788.

Augusta Museum of History Rotunda Free and open to the public. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Ongoing

Fri May 6

Smith-Hazel Recreation Center Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 803-642-7634.

Downtown Augusta A family friendly arts event that includes musicians, dancers, artists and other vendors. Visit artistsrowaugusta. com.

1pm Mangelly Accordionaires Mother’s Day Concert

7:30pm - 9:30pm Candlelight Jazz Augusta Common Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for this live jazz concert. $6. Call 706821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.

Mon May 9

7pm Hopelands Summer Concert Series Hopelands Gardens, Aiken Featuring the Southern Thunder Cloggers. Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and well-behaved pets 34 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

Thu May 12

11am - 1pm Medicare and You

Senior Citizens Club

Silversneakers H.O. Weeks Center Silversneakers Classic Classes offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m., while Silversneakers Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Weeks Center in Aiken. $27, members; $52, nonmembers. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.

5pm - 9pm First Friday

5pm - 9pm Live From Downtown 600 Broad Street A monthly First Friday event presented by the Augusta Regional Collaboration that features live music, art, food and more. Visit facebook.com/600Broad.

5pm - 8pm Wine Not It’s Friday Whole Foods 5MAY2016

A $5 wine tasting in which participants get five 3 ounce samples of featured wines. Call 762-333-0259 or visit wholefoodsmarket. com.

5pm - 8pm Wine Tasting Wine World A drop-in First Friday event. $5; $3 rebate upon purchase of a bottle of one of the featured wines. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.

5:30pm - 7:30pm Members Night Out: The History of Our Train Augusta Museum of History A quarterly First Friday event that will a lecture at 6 or 6:45 p.m., hands-on activities for the family and more. Participants can use the free trolley, that stops by the museum every 15 minutes, to attend other First Friday events as well. Free, members; non-member adults, $7, and children, $4. Call 706-7228454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

6pm - 9pm Downtown Loft Tour An Historic Augusta event in which participants will take an intimate look inside historic buildings in the Augusta Downtown Historic District. $15, advance; $20, during the tour. Call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.

6pm - 10pm First Friday Augusta Common A family event that includes a car show, fun zone, vendors and live local entertainment. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.

Sat May 7

8am - 2pm Augusta Market at the River 8th Street Plaza, Reynolds Street The event features vendors of all kinds, activities, live entertainment and more. Visit theaugustamarket.com.

9am - 5pm GoodBoats for Goodwill: Dragon Boat Festival Lake Olmstead A family event that will feature dragon boat races, awards, a festival showcasing Asian traditions, food and other vendors, cultural performances, children’s activities and more. Free. Visit goodboats.org.

9am - 5pm Ride for Recovery Hale House Presented by Souls of Sobriety and benefiting the Hamp Pope Memorial Fund and Hale Foundation, this event begins with registration at 9 a.m., then continues with the ride at 11 a.m. at 3 p.m. there will be food and music provided by George Croft and the Vellotones. $20 per ride; $5 per passenger; $5, each additional hand. Visit thehalefoundation.com.

11am - 4pm Downtown Loft Tour An Historic Augusta event in which participants will take an intimate look inside historic buildings in the Augusta Downtown Historic District. $15, advance; $20, during the tour. Call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.

11am - 1pm Mother and Son Brunch Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, Aiken Brunch and activities for sons and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts or other family members. $9 per couple; preregistration required. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.

4pm - 8pm Derby Day The Legends Club An Augusta Training Shop event that features food, mint juleps, a ladies hat and fashion show contests, a silent auction and the Kentucky Derby on the big screen. $75. Call 706-738-1358 or visit augustatrainingshop.com.

7pm - 11pm Davidson artWISE Gala Augusta Museum of History A Davidson Fine Arts Alumni Association Event that is open to the public and held during the Homecoming Weekend May 6-8 and on the same day at the school’s Fine Arts Festival. $40, advance; $10 extra with beer and wine. Visit dfaalumni.org.

8pm - 9pm “Larry Cat in Space” Dupont Planetarium, Aiken Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. $1-$5.50. Call 803641-3654 or visit rpsec.usca.edu.

9pm - 10pm “To the Moon and Beyond” Dupont Planetarium, Aiken Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. $1-$5.50. Call 803641-3654 or visit rpsec.usca.edu.

Mon May 9

Ninth annual Golf Classic and Spring Soiree Augusta Country Club A fundraiser for Symphony Orchestra Augusta, the golf tournament will be followed by the soiree, which will feature an acoustic concert by Josh Kelley and SOA musicians. Call 706-826-4719 or visit soaugusta.org.

SPIRITUAL Thu May 5

7pm Pastor’s Anniversary Revival Greater Young Zion Baptist Church Featuring speaker Rev. James Hogan, pastor of New Zion Baptist Church in Augusta. Call 706-724-7120 or visit

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Downtown Loft Tour HQ Tent: Metro Market Friday, May 6, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. An Historic Augusta event in which participants will take an intimate look inside historic buildings in the Augusta Downtown Historic District $15, advance; $20, during the tour 706-724-0436 historicaugusta.org greateryoungzion.org.

9:30am - 11:30am Swamp Saturday Hike

Fri May 6

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park A guided, 2.5-mile hike. Free, members; $2, non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 706-828-2109 or visit phinizycenter.org.

7pm Pastor’s Anniversary Revival Greater Young Zion Baptist Church Featuring speaker Rev. K. B. Martin, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Augusta. Call 706-724-7120 or visit greateryoungzion.org.

SPORTS-OUTDOORS Sat May 7

8am Rock & Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Blanchard Woods Park A benefit for When Help Can’t Wait. Registration, 8 a.m.; run, 9 a.m. $15, fun run/walk; $25, 5K. Call 706-650-9467 or visit active. com.

9am Waterside Yoga Augusta Canal’s Lake Olmstead Trailhead A class open to those of all ages and abilities. Participants should bring a mat or towel. Free, but donations to the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area accepted. Call 706823- 0440, ext. 2, or visit augustacanal.com. 36 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

for coed and men’s leagues. For more information, visit augustasportsleagues.com.

Guided Tours

Thu May 12

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Call to schedule custom tours of the park for organizations, kids groups or private parties. Tours included hiking, bicycle or golf cart tours and more. Call 706-828-2109 or email info@phinizycenter.org.

Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball. com.

Daily Canal Tours

7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. Greensville Drive

Ongoing

Fencing Classes Augusta Fencers Club Classes for children as young as six, as well as teens and adults, meet five nights a week. Call 706-722-8878 or visit augustafencersclub.com.

Augusta Sports Leagues This organization offers adult sports leagues and social events, including kickball, soccer, flag football, softball, basketball, indoor and sand volleyball, cornhole, and more

Augusta Canal Spring Season hours, April-June, include Heritage Boat Tours Mondays-Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.; the Civil War Boat Tour is daily at 1:30 p.m.; music cruises are Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in April, and 7 p.m. in May and June; and sunset cruises are the third Saturdays, in April at 5:30 p.m. and in May and June at 6 p.m. Tickets are $13.75 for adults and $11.75 for seniors, military and students for Heritage Boat Tours and Civil War Boat Tours. They are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students or military for the music and sunset cruises. All tickets include admission to the Canal Discovery Center, which costs $6 for adults and $4 for seniors, military and students without a boat tour. Pre-registration 5MAY2016

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encouraged. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.

Guided Trail Rides Hilltop Riding Stables Available Saturdays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sundays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon; and WednesdayFriday at 11 a.m. with reservations 24 hours in advance. All trail rides are on a first-come, first-served basis, and participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the trail ride starting for sign in procedures. Call 706-7914864 or visit fortgordon.com.

Zumba Classes Patriots Park Held Sundays at 3:30 p.m. and Monday at 8:30 a.m. in the Bobby Waters Gymnasium. Taught by Alex Stampher. First class is free; $5 for each after that. Call 831-521-6439 or visit alexandrastampher.zumba.com.

South Atlantic Recreation Club Offers kickball, flag football and bowling leagues. For more information, visit sarcaugusta.com.

Weekly Group Runs Include the Monday Run meeting at Stillwater Taproom at 6 p.m.; Monday Intervals meeting at the Family Y track on Wheeler Road at 7 p.m.; the Tuesday Nacho Mama’s Group Run at 5:30 and 6 p.m.; Wednesday’s Hill Training Run at the Family Y track on Wheeler Road at 7 p.m.; and Thursday’s Homer Hustle at 6 p.m. Visit augustastriders.com.

The Augusta Furies Women’s Rugby Football Club Club practices 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Julian Smith Casino for players 18 and up. Email augusta.furies@ gmail.com or visit augustafuries.org.

Chain Reaction Group Rides Rides include Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; Thursdays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 a.m.; and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own water and helmet. Call 706-855-2024 or visit chainreactionbicycles.net.

Augusta Disc Golf Association Leagues Meet Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Riverview Park in North Augusta and Mondays at 6 p.m. at Lake Olmstead. Entry fee for each, $5; ace pool, $1. Call 803-215-8181 (North Augusta), 706-833-4263 (Lake Olmstead) or visit augustadiscgolf.com.

bike ride. Front and rear lights, as well as a helmet, are required. Call 706-724-6777 or visit andyjordans.com.

in beginning at 5:15 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 706-790-0391 or visit tops.org.

Outspokin’ Bicycles Group Rides

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Rides include Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m., as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 9 a.m. Water and helmet required. Call 706-736-2486 or visit outspokinaugusta.com.

Pine View Baptist Church The group meets Tuesdays, with weigh-in beginning at 4:45 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 5:15 p.m. Call 706-868-0539 or visit tops.org.

BlazeSports Swim team

La Leche League

Wilson Family Y’s Katie’s Pool For all ages of physically challenged swimmers who want to train for competition. Members, $30 a month; non-members, $40 a month. Call 706-922-9664 or visit thefamilyy.org.

A breastfeeding support group. For more information on meeting dates, times and locations, visit them on Facebook under La Leche League of Augusta or at lllaugusta. wordpress.com.

SUPPORT

Celebrate Recovery

Thu May 5

10am Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Kroc Center Pre-registration required. Call 706-860-5233.

Mon May 9

Write to Heal

University’s Breast Health Center Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.

Children’s Hospital of Georgia For patients, family members and caregivers, this program meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Preregistration required. Call 706-721-5160 or email nawilliams@gru.edu.

6pm Pink Magnolias Breast Cancer Support Group

6:30pm Men’s Breast Cancer Support Group University’s Breast Health Center Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.

Tue May 10

10:20am Moms Connection Augusta University Medical Center This free weekly support group for new mothers meets in the Terrace Dining Dogwood Room on the second floor. All new moms and their babies are welcome and an international board certified lactation consultant/educator/perinatal nurse will answer questions and offer resources. Call 706-721-8283 or visit augustahealth.org.

7pm Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Building Call 706-731-9060.

7pm OB/GYN Cancer Support Group Call 706-821-2944.

Thu May 12

12:30pm Breast Cancer Support AU Cancer Center Call 706-721-1560 or visit augusta.edu.

Andy Jordan’s Group Rides

Ongoing

Rides include Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., road bike ride; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., mountain bike ride; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., road bike ride; Saturdays at 9 a.m., road

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church fellowship hall The group meets Mondays, with weigh-

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Journey Community Church This Christ-centered recovery program meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. The meetings last two hours and childcare is provided. Pre-registration suggested. Visit cr@journeycommunity.net.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GA, 110 Augusta

Diabetes Youth Support Group Meets quarterly. Call for more information. Call 706-868-3241.

Overeaters Anonymous Meets at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Unity Church, and at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 706-863-9534 or email oa.augusta.recovery@gmail.com.

Adult Sexual Assault and Rape Support Group Provides group counseling at University Hospital for those who have experienced sexual assault, incest, rape or childhood sexual abuse. Call 706-724-5200 or visit universityhealth.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous Holds several meetings locally. For a current schedule, visit augustaaa.org/meetings.pdf.

Narcotics Anonymous Trinity Hospital of Augusta Meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Visit na.org.

Beyond the Bars A support group for those with incarcerated loved ones. Call 706-855-8636.

Families Who Have Lost a Baby Support Group For more information, call 706-721-8299 or visit grhealth.org.

THEATER Fri May 6

8pm “Mary Poppins” Imperial Theatre Tickets for this Augusta Players production are $20-$46. Call 706-826-4707 or visit augustaplayers.com.

8pm xTreme Theatre Games Le Chat Noir First Friday improv comedy by Schrodinger’s Cat. $10, advance; $12, door (if available). Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com.

10pm Sloppy Seconds Le Chat Noir First Friday improv comedy by Schrodinger’s Cat. $5. Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com.

Sat May 7

7:30pm “Dearly Departed” Aiken Community Playhouse An Aiken Community Playhouse production. $20; $17, seniors; $12, students and $7, children 12 and under. Call 803-648-1438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com.

8pm “Mary Poppins” Imperial Theatre Tickets for this Augusta Players production are $20-$46. Call 706-826-4707 or visit augustaplayers.com.

Sun May 8

3pm “Mary Poppins” Imperial Theatre Tickets for this Augusta Players production are $20-$46. Call 706-826-4707 or visit augustaplayers.com.

VOLUNTEER Ongoing

Senior Companions Needed Senior Citizens Council The council is seeking those ages 55 and older who can serve 20 hours a week with a special needs adult. Benefits include stipend, travel reimbursement and annual physical. For more information, call 706-868-0120.

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Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival Thomson Festival Site, exit 172 Saturday, May 7 11am - 9pm This year featuring sets from Ronnie Earl, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, the Cash Box Kings, The Deslondes and Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton $40 blindwillie.com Thursday, May 5 Live Music

Fat Man’s Mill Cafe - An Evening of Traditional Irish Music w/ Haley and Dylan Richardson Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church - Trio d’Esprit Sky City - Dank Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Southbound Smokehouse - Kenny George Band Stillwater Taproom - Josh Brannon Band Wild Wing - Lundy

What’s Tonight?

Bar West - Open Mic Night w/ Jonathon Flowers Carolina Ale House - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper (9 p.m.) Chevy’s - Karaoke Cotton Patch - Old School Thursday w/ DJ Groove Fox’s Lair - Trivia, Soup and Suds Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia Joe’s Underground - Trivia The Loft - Karaoke MAD Studios - Open Mic, Spoken Word Pizza Joint (Downtown) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper (7 p.m.) Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - Poker for Fun That Place - Open Mic Spoken Word, Poetry, Prose and Singer/Songwriters Tin Lizzy’s - Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Friday, May 6 Live Music

Augusta Canal - Music Cruise w/ Tara Scheyer The Backyard Tavern - Storm Branch Band Bar West - Live Music Cotton Patch - Live Jazz & Blues Country Club - Laughlin

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Coyotes - Broadcast 90 Shannon’s - Terence Lonon and the Untouchables Somewhere in Augusta - Donna Jo The Stables Restaurant (Aiken) - Celtic Pub Night w/ Gavin Winship Stillwater Taproom - Gaslight Street Surrey Center - Love Cannon Whole Foods - Music @ the Turn Wild Wing - Southpaw

What’s Tonight?

Chevy’s - DJ Nicky B Sky City - First Friday Party and Art Show Soul Bar - First Friday DJ Mix Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant - Karaoke w/ Denny van Valkenburgh

Saturday, May 7 Live Music

Cotton Patch - Live Jazz & Blues Country Club - Tyler Hammond Band Coyotes - The Todd Coleman Band Douglas Barnard Amphitheater - Christian McBride Trio Eighth Street Plaza - Saturday Morning Swing at the Augusta Market on the River The Iron Heights - Occido, Daedalus, Kill the Host Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - The Clydes Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site - Musc in the Magnolias w/ Belles Canto, MAiken Music, the Aiken Youth Orchestra and piano students from the East Aiken School of the Arts Shannon’s - Mike and Walter Surrey Center - The Cam Band Thomson Festival Site - Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival w/ Ronnie Earl, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, the Cash Box Kings, The Deslondes and

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton Wild Wing - Tim Cadiere & the Washboard Road Band The Willcox (Aiken) - Jon Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - DJ Fugi Chevy’s - DJ Nicky B Helga’s Pub & Grille - Bluegrass Brunch (11 a.m.3 p.m.); Trivia, nights Joe’s Underground - Ladies Night, Singles Night Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant - Karaoke w/ Denny van Valkenburgh

Sunday, May 8 Live Music

Aiken Speakeasy and Eats (Aiken) - Live Jazz Augusta Common - Candlelight Jazz Concert Series w/ John W. Hobbs Bell Auditorium - Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Tank Iron Horse Bar & Grill - The Clydes Jessye Norman Amphitheater - The Riverwalk Revival w/ Trampled by Turtles and The Devil Makes Three Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Brunch w/ Mike Frost and Lauren Meccia Wild Wing - Jason Marcum The Willcox (Aiken) - Jon Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane

Monday, May 9 Live Music

Augusta Country Club - SOA’s Spring Soiree w/ Josh Kelley

Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) - Hopelands Summer Concert Series w/ the Southern Thunder Cloggers Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - Blues Monday w/ Famous Last Words Soul Bar - John the Conqueror

What’s Tonight?

Joe’s Underground - Poker Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - World Tavern Poker Wild Wing - Trivia Wing Place (Aiken) - Trivia

Tuesday, May 10 Live Music

Joe’s Underground - Open Mic Soul Bar - Daryl Hance Powermuse The Willcox (Aiken) - Hal Shreck

What’s Tonight?

Bar West - Trivia The Cotton Patch - Trivia Limelite Cafe - Bottom’s Up Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Trivia Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - Big Prize Trivia w/ Gorman Twisted Burrito - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper

Wednesday, May 11 Live Music

The Highlander - Open Mic Night Shannon’s - Mike and Walter Wild Wing - Adam Harris Thompson

What’s Tonight?

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Bar West - Karaoke Chevy’s - Karaoke Cotton Patch - Trivia and Tunes The Loft - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke Pizza Joint (Evans) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper The Playground - Krazy Karaoke w/ Big Troy Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Sky City - Wednesday Night Conspiracy w/ DJ Knightmare Somewhere in Augusta - The Comedy Zone Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz Surrey Tavern - Trivia w/ Christian and Mickey

Upcoming Low Creek Killers, Me Bad Eye

- Sky City May 12 Cinco de Mayo Various locations Thursday, May 5 Just as every bar you walk into is Irish on March 17, this Thursday, May 5, will see every place in town serving margaritas. But at Cinco de Mayo at Tin Lizzy’s, it’s a block party for a cause at the fenced area in the parking lot, with proceeds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., with a DJ starting late. 706-504-9767 tinllizzyscantina.com

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- The Highlander May 13 Chainsaw Masscara’s Friday the 13th Show

- Sky City May 13

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Black Iron Gathering, The Menders

- Stillwater Taproom May 13 Angwish

- Bird Dog Grille May 14

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Jason Isbell, Tommy Emmanuel

- Bell Auditorium May 17 Bethany and the Southside Boys

- Stillwater Taproom May 19

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SIGHTINGS

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Greg, Maggie, Jennifer and Kelly Sullivan at Farmhaus Burger.

Brian Waack and Blair Grimes with April and Chris Windsor at Mellow Mushroom downtown.

Eran Rotem, Hoang Vo, Bryan Luckey and Leigh Eubanks at Mellow Mushroom downtown.

PJ Howard, Shannon Roberts and Brian Hoffman at Soy Noodle House.

Cristina Jackson, Angela Josey and Sally Lambert at the Bee’s Knees.

Amanda Hubbard with Patrick and Caroline Wells at Hive Growler Bar.

Gunner Trahan with Brittany and Daniel Trahan at Whiskey Bar (Kitchen).

Brook Pruitt with Jenny and Brad Johnson at the Gertude Herbert Institute of Art.

Brandon Pace, photographer Randy Pace and Sarah Pace at the Gertude Herbert Institute of Art’s Creel-Harison Gallery.

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T.G.I.M. I have thIs frIend who is one of those obnoxious morning people. Dude just wakes up in a better mood than most people have all day. Whenever he would stay with us, he would purposely get in my face with his obnoxious good-moodhaving self in the mornings because he knows that I am his polar opposite. It takes me a good 30 to 45 minutes to wake up. Before that, I am a zombie. I need coffee just to even cope with the action of starting a day. The thing is, I hate that about myself. While I usually want to punch my friend in the face for even speaking to me before I’ve had coffee, I actually really admire that he can wake up like that. It’s something I’ve wanted to change about myself for years. It seems like it’d be easy. But as a coworker said to me just today: “I’m a grown man. I’ve been thinking this way for 40 years and it’s not about to change now.” I’m not quite 40, so maybe there’s luck for me yet. While I’m struggling to change my morning moods, I did see a quick video online today that will change the way I look at Mondays forever. In the video, the guy explained that his friends, like most people, live for the weekends and dread Mondays. That’s two days versus five that we’re actually excited about, 104 days a year versus 260. Why can’t

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we get excited about weekdays the way we get excited about Saturday and Sunday? The answer is obvious: Because work. Fair enough. But who says we can’t get excited about work? I am fortunate to have a very cool job that I love. I do get excited to go to work, even when it keeps me busier than I want to be. I’ll understand if you don’t take my word for it, so we’ll use my dad’s example. My dad is a plumber. I worked with him off and on since I was a teenager and, let me tell you, that job sucks! It’s the job by which I gauge job satisfaction. In fact, most people do. Ever heard the phrase, “Well, it beats digging ditches”? I dug those ditches. Literally. It sucked. But my dad loves his job. He’s been doing it since I was a kid, so he’s got every right to hate it. But he loves going to work. I love my job, so changing the way I feel about Mondays (or any workday, for that matter) is easy. But even people who hate their job can probably find a few things you actually like about your job. Maybe it’s the people you work with, maybe it’s the flexibility to have time off or maybe it’s the hot delivery guy. Who knows? Whatever your thing you like is, use it. According to realsociology.com, the average person spends 50 percent of our waking hours at work for the

majority of the week. Over your lifespan, it’s more than 92,000 hours. That’s a lot of life to spend miserable. Maybe it’s time to change the way we look at it.

KrIs fIsher,Kris Fisher is the midday host and program director for HD98.3 and an Augusta radio staple. He is a husband, father of three and lover of all things adventurous, as well as activities most people would have outgrown years ago. djkfish.com.

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‘TEE’ TIME By Kathy Wienberg / Edited by Will Shortz ACROSS 1 Contents of some tubs 5 Copacetic 8 Military band 12 Showy debut 18 Turning brown, as a banana 20 Acid head? 21 How some papers are presented 22 Nickname for an accident-prone L.A.P.D. sergeant? 24 ____ note 25 Stat 26 Avoided a tag, say 27 Cry from an errant burger flipper? 29 Chatty Cathy types 31 Bit of pond slime 33 Chaps 34 “Able was I ____ I saw Elba” 35 Brit. reference sets 37 Captivate 40 Bridge 44 Victoria’s Secret job description? 47 Copy, briefly 48 In better shape 51 Weather forecast that’s hard to predict? 52 Low 53 Milliner’s accessory 54 Lemonade go-with in an Arnold Palmer 56 Farmer’s place 58 Some trattoria orders 60 Landlord’s business 62 Wing it? 64 Groups of quail 65 Avant-garde 66 Gulf Coast port that’s gone bonkers? 69 Multitalented Minnelli 72 Source of add-on damages in a lawsuit 74 ____ Institute (astronomers’ org.) 75 NASA vehicle 77 Literally, “fried noodles” 79 Help for motorcycle daredevils 81 Having the most marbles 82 List for a recital 83 Word with green or brain 85 Hershey chocolate-and-caramel candy 87 Personal highs 88 Targets of the Dodd-Frank Act 89 Three houses flipped this week, e.g.?

92 Whedon who directed 2012’s “The Avengers” 93 Nut 94 Khan : Mongolia :: ____ : Russia 95 N.F.L. QB Newton 98 Little bit 99 Feature of the western end of the Champs-Élysées 101 Surfer’s worry 104 Hooters menu? 110 Nap 112 Cave deposits 113 “Volunteers?” 114 Biscuits with no sharp edges? 117 Deceptive pitch 118 Plumbing or bricklaying 119 Christ, with “the” 120 Overage 121 Edit menu option 122 “____ your head” 123 Physics units

42 It’s in the eye of the beholder 43 Security Council veto 44 Sign seen at a Heartbreakers concert? 45 Field 46 Subject in metallurgy 47 Figure on a utility bill 48 What a limo may be for 49 Served well? 50 What some mascara does to lashes 53 Remains suspended 55 iTunes category 57 Debussy composition 59 Nerve-racking performance, maybe 61 “Likewise” 63 Community- service club 67 Country capital with the world’s tallest building before the Burj Khalifa 68 Like AARP The Magazine 70 Spice 71 Part of AMPAS DOWN 73 Knocks the socks off 1 Put on the map 76 Hon 2 2009 Best Picture nominee set in the 77 “Later” 22nd century 78 Almost 3 Fix, as a pump 80 + 4 Plastered 82 Simple sandwich, simply 5 Airplane maneuverer 84 Actor Alan 6 ____-in clause 86 Longtime Sudanese president ____ 7 Answer sheets al-Bashir 8 Little bit 89 First name in country music 9 Relief 90 Sabotage 10 Piece of cake 91 Troop group 11 Georgetown player 93 Communion hosts, e.g. 12 Postal employee 95 Moviedom 13 Speaks up? 96 Dug 14 End of many country names 97 Gentlemen: Abbr. 15 In addition 98 Physics units 16 Diamond-shaped road sign 100 Ticket 17 “All Glory, Laud and Honor,” e.g. 102 Brownish purple 19 Campaign … or campaign topic 103 “Givee” 20 Botanical cover 104 Part of a trophy 23 Wearing the most bling, say 105 Operating system developed at Bell 28 One of the Avengers Labs 30 First-family name 106 Align 32 + + + 107 It’s a drag 36 Couple 108 Queue after Q 38 Banned fruit spray 109 Acquire 39 Family name of Pope Leo X, 111 Sandy shade Leo XI and Clement VII 115 Selfies around 2012-13, e.g. 40 Protective covering for a pier? 116 Low-____ 41 Venus and Mars, so to speak

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BOX TOPS “Keanu” is a movie about kittens and gangsters and it’s not No. 1? Come on, people! RANK TITLES

WEEKEND GROSS TOTAL GROSS WEEK # LAST WEEK

THE JUNGLE BOOK

$43,714,706

$253,371,506

THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR $9,619,300

$34,215,325

KEANU

$9,453,224

MOTHER’S DAY

$8,369,184

BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT $6,080,496

$44,661,136

In Theaters May 6

ACTION

“Captain America: Civil War,” rated PG-13, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Paul Bettany, Paul Rudd. It’s not even Memorial Day yet and Hollywood is already giving us the big-budget, big-star, big-bang blockbusters. This one is about how the Avengers are divided because of political pressure resulting in government oversight of the group, with Captain America heading up one camp and Iron Man heading up the other. Well, that sounds boring on paper. 44 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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“A Bigger Splash,” rated R, starring Tilda Swinton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ralph Fiennes, Dakota Johnson. A famous rock star goes on vacation with a ﬁlmmaker (of course). Their downtime is interrupted, however, with the arrival of a man and his daughter. Not much more is revealed, but this one is listed as a mystery, so we’re intrigued.

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