Current events
Legislative breakfast
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee's Annual Pre-Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion.
State Sens. Joey Brush and Don Cheeks and Reps. Ben Harbin and Bill Jackson are scheduled to attend.
The event begins at 7:30 a.m., and a complimentary continental breakfast will be available. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are requested. For more information, call (706) 651-0018.
This event is sponsored by Augusta Telephone and The Columbia County News Times.
Cub Scout presentation
Cub Scout Pack 643 in Evans will present seven Scouts with the God and Me medallion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Belair Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Debbie Bury at (706) 860-1041.
Christmas concert
The Columbia County Choral Society will present Fantasia on Christmas Carols, a Christmas concert by Ralph Vaughan Williams at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Evans. Tickets are available from choral society members or at the door for $8 per adult and $6 per student or senior. For more information, call (706) 855-9433.
Georgia forestry advice
The Georgia Forestry Commission is offering advice to residents on whether their home is in the line of fire. The service is particularly aimed at rural residents. For more information, call Chief Ranger Steve Abbott at (706) 556-3962.
JROTC fall parade
Evans High School's JROTC Knight Battalion team will have its fall parade at 11 a.m. today on the school's football field. The parade will honor Don Brigdon, Evans' new principal. Evans' drill teams and color guard will be presented a first place trophy for marching in the Augusta Veterans Day Parade. For more information, call Lt. Col. Patrick Rivette at (706) 868-3663, Ext. 256, or (706) 855-2287.
Holiday celebration
University Hospital will have its Holiday Celebration and Tree of Love Kickoff from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday on the front lawn of the hospital. The celebration will include entertainment by local performers. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. to light a 26-foot-tall Christmas tree. For more information, call Beth Frits at (706) 364-6400.
Santa shop offered
Bel Air Elementary School will offer its annual Santa shop to the public Saturday. Pictures with Santa Claus will be taken and a breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. A gift shop also will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (706) 863-8724.
Holiday tour and dinner
The annual Historic Holiday Tour and Dinner in Washington, Ga., will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8. Tour tickets cost $12 each, $45 with dinner included. For more information, call Suzanne Norman at (706) 678-1922.
CORRECTION
A photo caption in the Nov. 21 edition of The Columbia County NewsTimes should have said the Evans Middle School band performed during a Veterans Day celebration.