Around the block

Board reorganizing

The Richmond County Board of Education will hold a board reorganization meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The board's monthly committee meeting will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, and its regular monthly board meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8.

All meetings will be held at the Richmond County Board of Education's main offices, 864 Broad St. The public is invited to attend all meetings.

For more information, call (706) 826-1000.

Lifeguard classes

The Augusta chapter of the American Red Cross will offer lifeguard-training classes Jan. 19-30, Feb. 9-20, Feb. 23 to March 6 and March 23 to April 3.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Augusta Red Cross at (706) 724-8481.

Students sought

The International Baccalaureate Program will hold an open house for prospective students at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in the media center at the Academy of Richmond County, 910 Russell St.

Applications for the program will be available and must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 30. Students who participate in the program may earn college credit.

For more information, call Charlie Tudor at (706) 737-7152 or visit arc.rcboe.org/home.aspx.

Inauguration Ball

An Inauguration Ball will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Augusta Headquarters Library, 902 Greene St.

Parents are invited to bring their children ages 5 to 9 to celebrate the inauguration and learn more about the new president.

Tickets are required. Dress is semiformal, and space is limited.

For more information, call (706) 821-2600, ext. 4.

Professional club

The Young Professionals of Augusta will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at The Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way.

Social time will start at 5:30 p.m. Leadership-development time will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to professionals ages 21 to 40 who live, work or have an interest in the Augusta area.

Meetings are free. Memberships are $35.

For more information, visit www.ypaugusta.net.

Some baby talk

Babypalooza will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the grand ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel, 2651 Perimeter Parkway.

The free event will feature vendors and resources to help expectant mothers prepare for parenthood. Expert advice on baby safety, cord blood banking and related topics will be provided.

Admission is free. The first 100 expectant mothers to arrive will receive a special gift bag.

For more information, call Safe Kids East Central at (706) 721-7606.

Shoe collections

Podiatrists are collecting new and used shoes for those in need in the community.

Donations may be taken to any Augusta podiatrist's office until Monday. All types of shoes are needed, regardless of size or condition.

For more information, call Dr. Kent Kronowski at (706) 724-0586 or any podiatrist.

Food donations

Golden Harvest Food Bank is seeking donations of canned meats and vegetables and other nonperishable food items. Take donations to 3310 Commerce Drive or 13 Enterprise Ave. in Aiken.

Call (706) 736-1199 or (803) 648-0752.