Community events
Community health fair
Beulah Grove Baptist Church will have a free community health fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10. At the event, there will be screenings for cholesterol, and blood pressure. There also will be a panel discussion and displays on men, women and children issue. For more information, call 724-1086.
Dinner theatre
The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre will present the comedy/drama The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry at 8 p.m. Nov. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Dinner for each show will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $24-$27. For reservations, call 793-8552 or visit www.fortgordon.com/theatre.htm.
Church holiday bazaar
Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, located on Monte Sano Avenue, will have its annual Holiday Bazaar and Mission Market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 and from noon-2 p.m. Nov. 4. There will be an attic sale, homemade baked gods, a silent auction and an expanded number of crafters. For more information, call Clyde Lester at 736-5162.
Driver safety program
A 55 Alive Drive Safety Program will be offered from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Patriot's Park Gym. The cost will be $10. To preregister, call 868-3458.
Sportsman festival offered
The seventh annual Sportsman's Festival, offered by the Warren County Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10 near Warrenton City Hall and Warrenton City Park. There will be activities for children, arts and crafts vendors, a silent parade and a balloon release at 2 p.m. with a parade at noon. For more information, call 706-465-9604.
Book discussion group
The Gibbs Library book discussion group will meet next at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the library. They will be reading Red, White and Blue, by Susan Isaacs.
Children's story times
A story times event for all ages is offered at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Euchee Creek Library.
Literacy tutor training
Gibbs Library will be having a training workshop for those who want to teach adults how to read from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10. There is no charge, but those interested should call the library at 863-1946 to register.
Holiday closings
All Columbia County libraries will be closed Nov. 12 in recognition of Veteran's Day. They also will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. The book return at Gibbs Library will be locked to prevent over filling. Fines are not charged for the holidays.
Arts and crafts fair
Advent Lutheran Church will be having an arts and crafts fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the church. Booths are available for rent. For more information, call Lynn Reed at 860-5878 or Janet Oxendine at 855-0183.
County district meeting
Columbia County's Commissioner for District 2, Frank Spears, will be having a public meeting for the residents of his district from 7-9 p.m. in the Evans Government Complex auditorium. Frank Neal, the county's community and leisure services director, also will be available to discuss the county greenspace program, new main library and recreation master plan. For more information, call 868-3379 or 860-1233.
High school class reunion
The Evans High School Class of 1986 will be having its 15 year reunion Nov. 24 at Radisson Riverfront Hotel. For more information, write EHS Class of 1986, P.O. Box 14, Evans, Ga. 30809.
Free mulch offered
The City of Thomson is currently offering free mulch to all interested farmers, businesses and private citizens. The city grinds all of its yard trimmings and collects the mulch on a quarterly basis. Loading assistance will be provided at a mulch pickup site upon request. For more information, call 706-595-1781.
Community health fair
Beulah Grove Baptist Church will have a free community health fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10. At the event, there will be screenings for cholesterol, and blood pressure. There also will be a panel discussion and displays on men, women and children issue. For more information, call 724-1086.
Human resources seminar
The Augusta-Aiken Society for Human Resources Management will be having a seminar for human resource specialists from 7:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Nov. 13 at Radisson Riverfront Hotel. The seminar, titled ''On The Border," will cost $75 for non members and $65 for members. That includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, call Carolyn Parker at 796-4277.
School musical
The third-grade students of Brookwood Elementary School will be presenting the musical ''Brookwood Sings America" at 2:15 and 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 a.m. Nov. 9 at the school. The production will include patriotic music and will include audience participation in the singing of songs. The cost is free. For more information, call Johnny Carr at 855-7596, ext. 217.
Church auction
Martinez United Methodist Church will have a Taste of the Harvest and Tea Cup Auction from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the church. The cost will be $4 for adults, $2 for children age three to 10 and free to those younger than three. For more information, call 863-6541.
Community health fair
Beulah Grove Baptist Church will have a free community health fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Screenings for cholesterol and blood pressure will be offered. There also will be a panel discussion and displays on men, women and children issue. For more information, call 724-1086.
Dinner theater
The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre will present the comedy/drama The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry at 8 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and 15-17. Dinner for each show will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $24-$27. For reservations, call 793-8552 or visit www.fortgordon.com/theatre.htm.
Church holiday bazaar
Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, located on Monte Sano Avenue, will have its annual Holiday Bazaar and Mission Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 and from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 4. There will be an attic sale, homemade baked gods, a silent auction and an expanded number of crafters. For more information, call Clyde Lester at 736-5162.
High school reunion
The Harlem High School Class of 1976 is planning a reunion.
For more information, call Pam Tankersley at pamtankersley@georgiabankandtrust.com, 860-1037 or 650-0409 or Jim Price at jprice@thermalceramics.com.
Organizers are seeking names, addresses and e-mail addresses.
Holiday tour and dinner
The annual Historic Holiday Tour and Dinner in Washington, Ga., will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets are now available at $12 each. For more information, call Suzanne Norman at 706-678-1922.
Fencing classes offered
The Augusta Fencers Club is now accepting registration for two new classes in beginning foil fencing. One of the classes will be for those age 14 and younger. It will meet from 6-7 p.m. on Fridays. The second will be an adult class from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays. Both classes will last three months and cost $40 per month. For more information, call 722-8878.
Farmer candidates sought
The Farm Service Agency in Thomson is looking for candidates for a farmer-elected county committee election to take place in the fall.
The committee will be a direct link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nomination forms can be obtained from all FSA county offices and should be returned by Oct. 29.
For more information, call 706-595-1339.
Free admission to museum
The Augusta Museum of History will offer free admission to its facility Sundays.
The museum is located on Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 722-8454.
Senior citizens service
Those looking for information about services for senior citizens and care givers can call the CSRA Area Agency on Aging at 210-2018 or (888) 922-4464.
Help offered
The Columbia County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, offers grief support for families suffering the loss of a child. They meet every second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 780 Old Louisville Road, Harlem.
Contact: (706) 556-6966 or (706) 855-7906.
Volunteers needed
The local Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is looking for volunteers, ages 21 and older, to help advocate for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system.
Volunteers work alongside the Department of Family and Children Services and other community agencies to protect children who have been placed in foster care.
Volunteers need no experience and will be provided specialized training. For more information, call 737-4631.
Vehicle donation
The National Kidney Foundation of Georgia's is seeking donations of old vehicles to be sold as a fund-raiser.
The program offers free vehicle pickup. Cars, trucks, boats or motor homes donated might be tax deductible. To receive an informational packet to fill out and return, call (800) 488-CARS.
Foster parents needed
The Columbia County Department of Family and Children Services is looking for potential foster parents.
All those interested in becoming foster parents or with questions are asked to call Cindy Taylor at 541-1640.