Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.

Baseball

- The Southeastern Baseball Showcase will be held at W. L. Bill Evans Field in College Park, Ga., at noon on Oct. 18 . The showcase is for players in the classes of 2009 and '10. For information, visit www.angelfire.com/sports/showcase or call (404) 869-7966.

- The 13-under Cyclones baseball team is looking for two players who can pitch and as well as play other positions. The team is based out of Augusta. If interested, contact Steve at (706) 394-1813 or visit banshee33@comcast.net.

- Bryant's of Peace Personal Care Home will hold a benefit event on Oct. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the YMCA on Wheeler Road to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. The event will consist of a dance off, a fashion show, basketball games for men and women and motivational guest speakers. If you would like to play in the games, model or be a part of the event in any way, call Cheryl Bryant at (706) 360-0299 or e-mail orthoche@yahoo.com.

- The Georgia State Conference NAACP will play host to the second annual William Breeding Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament on Wednesday at Forest Hills Golf Club. The event will be the kickoff for the 66th annual state convention which begins on Wednesday and ends Sunday at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel and Suites. Play will begin at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $65 per person and $260 per team. For additional information, call the Augusta Branch NAACP at (706) 284-0275 or Marcus Brinson at (706) 951-4113.

- Wackenhut is holding its 21st annual United Way Golf Tournament on Oct. 20 at Woodside Plantation Country Club in Aiken. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a putting contest to be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and there will be a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $440 per foursome, with the entry fee donated to United Way. The tournament will be Captain's Choice format, with a gross and net handicap division. Lunch and dinner will be provided. For additional information, contact Chuck Selman at (803) 952-7789 or c.selman@srs.gov or Rob Davis at (803) 952-7582 or rob.davis@srs.gov.

- The sixth annual North Augusta Classic will be held on Oct. 21 at the River Golf Club. For more information, contact Kathy Gilliland at (803) 510-0011 or e-mail north augusta2000@bellsouth.net.

- Immaculate Conception Academy will hold its annual scholarship fund golf tournament on Oct. 25 at Forest Hills Golf Club. Check-in is at noon, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $60 per person or $200 per team. For more information, contact Ed Belinski at (706) 7212-9964 or e-mail icdev@comcast.net.

l A meet and greet fundraiser pancake dinner for U.S. Paralympian Scott Winkler will be held on Thursday at Sunrise Grill, located at 3830 Washington Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. For details, contact Jeff Snover at (706) 726-3170.

- The 13.1-mile Augusta Chronicle Half Marathon will be held Oct. 26 at 7 a.m. The race will begin and end at the Augusta Common. The race weekend's festivities also include the Family Y 5K race, a race and fitness expo, and a kids trick-or-treat trot race. Race registration will begin on Oct. 24 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites. For information, visit www.augusthalf.org.

- The third annual December Dash 10K will be held at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park on Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy's environment research, education and outreach programs. For more information or to register, go to www.active.com.

- The Georgia Rockers will hold tryouts for their 10U fast-pitch travel team today at 2 p.m. at Patriots Park. If interested, visit www.eteamz.com/georgiarockers or call Ike Branch at (706) 860-3886 or (706) 373-9581.

- The Roadrunners fast-pitch softball team is looking for players for their 16U team. They will be holding a tryout at Patriots Park on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Anyone planning to attend should call (706) 394-9144 or (706) 650-7937.

- Python Power League's U.S.A. "Drug-Free" Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 18 beginning at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Relax Inn, located at 1365 Gordon Highway. Entry fee is $40 for first division, $30 for any additional division/event. Admission is $5 for spectators. For more information, call (706) 790-3806 or e-mail pythongym@aol.com.