Families can explore plants in everyday life. The “Georgia Grown” exhibit, which includes a 20-minute mini-musical, The Imaginators, takes families on an imaginary journey to a local vegetable farm, a city park in the mountains and a flower garden. Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (No 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. performance on Feb. 9 or 23.) Families can meet Ms. Flora and George Washington Carver as they teach kids the magical and mysterious properties of plants on Sundays at noon and 2 p.m and on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

For ages 6 months to adult. Day and evening classes available for most levels. Wilson Family Y indoor pool.

The Family Y
Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622.

Through May 20. Greetings From Augusta: A Postcard Exhibit. Look back at vacation destinations in Augusta as  depicted on postcards from the Golden Age of postcards in the modern era.

Augusta Museum of History
560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454.

Through April 30. Stories & Legends: Remembering The Augusta National. The Augusta Museum of History presents this retrospective exhibit with artifacts and photos from the personal collection of Phil Wahl Sr., who was a former manager of the Augusta National.

Augusta Museum of History
560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454.

Gertrude Herbert
Institute of Art
Full class listings can be
accessed at www.ghia.org
or by calling 706-722-5495.

April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495

Gertrude Herbert
Institute of Art
Full class listings can be
accessed at www.ghia.org
or by calling 706-722-5495.

April 18-May 23. Kent Ambler. This artist’s woodcuts are largely autobiographical and influenced by his natural surroundings. Opening reception, April 18, 6-8 p.m. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495.
 

April 21-27. Tour de Georgia. Six days of world-class, professional bicycle racing and community festivals through 12 Southeastern cities. Monday: Tybee Island to Savannah, Tuesday: Statesboro to Augusta, Wednesday: Washington  to Gainesville, Thursday: Road Atlanta/ Braselton (team time trial), Friday: Suwanee/Gwinnett County to Dahlonega, Saturday: Blairsville/Union County to Brasstown Bald Mtn./Towns County and Sunday: Atlanta (circuit race). 770-316-8029 or www.tourdegeorgia.com.

Children in grades 3-8 can audition for the Chorale’s preparatory and performance choirs and receive in-depth vocal choral training with local, national and international performance opportunities. Openings are limited. Call the ACC office at 706-826-4718 for an audition appointment.

Augusta Recreation and Parks Department 706-796-5025.

April 1-30. Adult Summer Softball Registration. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Administrative offices, 5025 Lumpkin Rd.

This traveling exhibit examines our 28th president’s rich legacy. Proceeds benefit the projects and programs of Historic Augusta and the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-724-0436.
 

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
A nondenominational Christian group for mothers of preschool-aged children. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church on Monte Sano Ave. Call 605-738-8822 or visit www.orgsites.com/ga/trinityumcmops. A second group meets at West Acres Baptist Church the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Abbie Character at 706-868-5936 or wabcmops@gmail.com.

April 1-27. Aiken County Museum Golf Exhibit. Explore Aiken County’s history on the links. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 2-5 p.m. Aiken County Historical Museum. 803-642-2015.

Weekly Story Time
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. Toddlers Story TIme

Augusta's Headquarters Library
902 Greene St. 706-821-2600.

Columbia County Libraries
Columbia County Main Branch
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd.
706-863-1946.

Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m.

April 24. Peace of Mind for You and Your Family: Your Baby’s Core Blood. Thirty minute free Q&A session on cord blood banking for expectant moms, dads and grandparents. Refreshments will be served. 1 and 5:30 p.m. Xytex International, 1100 Emmett St. Make a reservation by calling 706-733-0130.
 

April 24. Peace of Mind for You and Your Family: Your Baby’s Core Blood. Thirty minute free Q&A session on cord blood banking for expectant moms, dads and grandparents. Refreshments will be served. 1 and 5:30 p.m. Xytex International, 1100 Emmett St. Make a reservation by calling 706-733-0130.
 

Fun fitness class especially for children ages 9-16 with physical and developmental disabilities. Taught by specially trained personal trainers. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wilson Family Y. Class size is limited. For more information, visit the Wilson Branch or their website.
The Family Y
Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622.

Columbia County Libraries
Columbia County Main Branch
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd.
706-863-1946.

Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire.

April 24. LOST Book Discussion. A discussion of the ABC Lost television series and the books included in the show. 6:30 p.m.

Radiant Well-being Yoga Center
501 West Ave, North Augusta
radiantwellbeing.com

April-May; Thursdays 6:30pm

Gentle Stretch- Appropriate for beginning students, as well as folks recovering from illness or injuries.  The class consists of flowing, non-strenuous yoga movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax the nerous system.

April 24. Introduction to Infant CPR. 7-8:30 p.m. Check in at the Admit Center in Front Lobby.

University Health Care System
Call 706-774-2825 for information. Registration is required for most programs.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta
Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit www.trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration.

April 24. Expectant Parent Seminar. Held at Babies R Us. Learn the basics of newborn care from an obstetrical nurse. Free. 7-8 p.m.

Radiant Well-being Yoga Center
501 West Ave, North Augusta
radiantwellbeing.com

April-May; Tuesdays 7:15pm

April 24-27. An Evening of Broadway Memories. A staged review of the most beloved scenes and songs from Rogers and Hammerstein musicals. Features the University Theatre Players, concert choir and a live orchestra. April 24-26, 8 p.m. and April 27, 2 p.m. USC-Aiken Etherredge Center. 803-641-3714.