Xtreme calendar

TODAY:

Nature lovers can check out a slide show on national forests by the Sierra Club at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 3501 Walton Way Extension; 863-2324.

Following his turn in the just-released movie Shaft, Busta Rhymes is back in the spotlight with his CD, Anarchy, which is in stores. The dread-locked rapper also guest stars (along with Dr. Dre and Eminem) on the latest from Ruff Ryders: Ryde or Die, Vol. 11.

WEDNESDAY:

Christian rock bands Broomtree and Polarboy perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Fish Tank, the New Hope Church of God Activity Center, 715 Old Belair Road. The all-ages show is sponsored by Cafe Icthus and Alpha Youth Ministries. Offerings will be accepted at the door. Call 868-6410.

North Carolina rockers Throwaway Generation will play an all-ages show at The Haven, 912 Broad St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6. Call 724-2637.

THURSDAY:

Augusta GreenJackets begin a four-game series at Lake Olmstead Stadium against the Piedmont Phillies, starting at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $4-$7. Call 736-7889.

Carson Daly of MTV's Total Request Live turns 27.

FRIDAY:

The Kids' March Against Drugs and Crime starts at 10:30 a.m. at May Park and ends at Jessye Norman Amphitheater at Riverwalk Augusta.

SATURDAY:

More than 60 wake board riders from the region will participate in the first Augusta Wakeboarding Tournament at Lake Olmstead, beginning at 9 a.m. Call Luck-Es Board Shop at 823-8242.