...SOFTBALL Feb. 1: "Thaw Softball League," meeting scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison-Caver Park, Clearwater, S.C. League play begins Feb. 5. Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays. Entry fee: $25 per team. For more information...

AREA SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 will be accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published each Sunday, and must be in the office by the Thursday prior to publication. BASEBALL

AIKEN --- Exercise tax breaks and underground cities free of pollution are just a few of the creative ideas area middle school pupils will present at the Future City competition Saturday.

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 will be accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published each Sunday, and must be in the office by the Thursday prior to publication. BASEBALL

...Feb. 1: "Thaw Softball League," with meeting scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison-Caver Park, Clearwater, S.C. League play begins Feb. 5. Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays. Entry fee: $25 per team. For more information...