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FAITHFUL SINGLES

A variety of programs offered by area churches ministers to singles.

Coming Saturday

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TUBE NEWS

Here we go again. see what the networks have in store when the fall television season begins this month.

Coming Sunday

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

The Augusta Home and Interior Design Show will set up at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center from Friday through Sunday.

Coming Tuesday

STUFF TO DO

Here's a look at your best entertainment bets for this weekend:

LABOR DAY LUAU AND CAR SHOW: 6-10 p.m. today, Augusta Common, on the 800 block between Broad and Reynolds streets; Hawaiian food, entertainment, car show; free; 821-1754.

2005 CRUNK FEST: Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday, Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds, downtown Augusta; car and bike show, national and local artists Boyz N da Hood, Rasheeda, Yung King Pinz, Trap Squad, Empact Strong, TAV; cash prizes for top three finishes in show.

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS: Augusta GreenJackets vs. Savannah Sand Gnats, 6:15 p.m. today (doubleheader), 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Monday, 2:15 p.m. Sunday; Lake Olmstead Stadium on Milledge Road; $10 box, $7 reserved, $6 general admission, $5 seniors, military, ages 4-12, $1 ages 3 and younger; 278-4TIX.

BORDERS BOOKS, MUSIC AND CAFE: 257 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway; Celly Caldwell 8-10 p.m. today, Tim Jenkins 8-10 p.m. Saturday; 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Marshall Allen to sign copies of Naked Bus Driver

See the Applausae section for more stuff to do.

BIRTHDAYS

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Singer Sam Gooden of The Impressions is 66. Singer Rosalind Ashford of Martha and the Vandellas is 62. Actor Mark Harmon is 54. Actress Linda Purl is 50. Drummer Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs is 47. Country drummer Paul Deakin of The Mavericks is 46. Actor Keanu Reeves is 41. Actress Salma Hayek is 39. Actress Cynthia Watros (Titus) is 37. Singer K-Ci of K-Ci and JoJo is 36.

REACH US

Contact Lifestyles Editor Erica C. Cline at: 828-2946 or erica.cline@augusta chronicle.com.