Get up and go
Brookwood Elementary Presents "The Nutcracker"
Brookwood Elementary School in Columbia County will be performing its 13th Annual production of "The Nutcracker" in December.
The cast features 125 costumed fourth graders and the choreography of April Storm of the Martinez-Evans Dance Studio.
"The Nutcracker" is free of charge and performances are scheduled for 2:15 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 3, and 9 and 9:40 a.m. on Dec. 4. For more information, call 855-7596, ext. 217.
Arts board meeting scheduled
The Columbia County Arts board and member meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Brandon Wilde clubhouse on Owens Road.
The meeting will include a brief musical program by harpist Vonda Darr, review of the past year's activities, project projects for next year, election of board members and socializing and friendship.
Heavenly Touch to perform
Heavenly Touch, a quartet, will perform gospel music at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Harlem Baptist Church,at Georgia Highway 221's intersection with U.S. Highway 278.
The concert is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken.
Mind Over Matter
The Forum for Advancement of Interreligious Tolerance and Harmony, Augusta, is holding a symposium entitled "Mind Over Matter" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the University Hospital Auditorium at 3500 Walton Way.
Dr. Vernon Barnes, of the Georgia Prevention Institute at the Medical College of Georgia, will lead the discussion about how the mind affects our physical well-being. Panelists will include Dr. Michael Shlaer, an oncologist, and Dr. James M. Schear, a psychologist.
The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information, call 667-8591.
Juvenile board volunteers needed
The Columbia County Juvenile Court is looking for volunteers for the Citizens Panel for Foster Care Review. Volunteers assist in reviewing compliance with court orders in cases of children removed from families because of abuse or neglect.
Panels meet monthly to review cases an make recommendations to the court for children to return home or be placed for adoption. Volunteers receive an initial two days' training and ongoing training throughout the year.
For more information, call Brian Stutts at 860-0661.
Boy scout troop meeting changed
Boy Scout Troop 16 now will meet at 7:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. on Mondays at the Church of Our Savior on Columbia Road.
Newcomers welcome newcomers
The Augusta Newcomers Club helps new residents acclimate and make friends by offering a variety of activities including lunch and dinner groups, social activities, bowling, golf, book clubs and more.
Monthly coffees for prospective new members are on the first Tuesday of each month. To attend or for further information on the club,, contact Bethany Greer at 210-8049 or Carol Holder at 651-0587.
Computer classes
Evans High School will hold Introduction to Computers classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
For more information, call the school at 868-3663, Ext. 220.
Kiwanis Club meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Columbia County meets at 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday at the Meeting Centre inside the Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 671 N. Belair Road, Evans.
For more information, call Debbi Powell-Brown at 863-7548.
Learn communication skills
Learn the art of speaking and communication at weekly meetings of Toastmasters International Club 5920.
The club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Doctors Hospital.
For more information, call Joey Brush at 860-3952.
Tree seedlings
The Georgia Forestry Commission is now accepting seedling applications at the Columbia County office at 5887 Wrightsboro Road, Harlem. For more information, call Chief Ranger Steve Abbott at 556-3962.
Forestry advice
The Georgia Forestry Commission is advising residents whether their homes are at risk of woods or brush fires. The free service is particularly aimed at rural residents.
For more information, call Chief Ranger Steve Abbott at 556-3962.
Foster and adoptive families needed
The Department of Family and Children Services is looking for dedicated and committed families to be foster or adoptive families for abused and neglected children.
The need is great and the work is challenging.
If you want to supply the tools, materials, time and devotion it takes to be a foster or adoptive parents or just want more information, contact your local department.
House numbers
The Columbia County Planning and Development office is encouraging residents to ensure that their homes have their street address numbers plainly visible from the street so that emergency personnel can find the correct address.
House numbers should be at least 3 inches tall, mounted on a mailbox, be visible from both directions of the road and should not be hidden by weeds or flowers.
For more information, call the Columbia County Planning and Development office at 868-3400.
Grant applications
The CSRA Community Foundation is accepting applications for 2002 Unrestricted Funding for area 501(c)(3) organizations for Columbia, Burke, Richmond and McDuffie Counties in Georgia, and Aiken and Edgefield Counties in South Carolina. Information, grant guidelines and grant applications may be obtained by sending an e-mail to info@csracf.com or by calling the foundation at 724-1314.
Head Start
CSRA EOA Inc. Head Start has openings for children who will be age 4 by Dec. 31, 2002. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that provides quality services for the whole family. All services are provided in an educational environment and are free to qualified applicants. Applications can be obtained at Columbia County Head Start, 120 East Trippe St., Harlem, on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
For more information call 556-0085.
Neighborhood Action Team
The Neighborhood Action Team - a McDuffie County nonprofit organization - is seeking new members. For more information, call (706) 595-4914 and membership costs $10.
Club members sought
The Harlem Woman's Club is accepting new members. The club supports local communities and Columbia County's schools. It is a sponsor of the Star Student Award, the Citizen of the Year Award and the arts program. Meetings are at 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Woman's Club in Harlem. For more information, call Brenda Starling at 556-6811.
Free tutoring
Tutors are now available to work one-on-one with adults who want to improve their minimal reading skills. There is no charge for tutorial services and workbook materials. Tutoring sessions are arranged at times convenient to both student and tutor. For more information, please call Nancy Lightsey, program coordinator, at Gibbs Library, 863-1946.
Volunteers sought
United Hospice of Augusta is looking for volunteers to help the area's terminally ill patients. Training will be conducted to fit volunteers' schedules. Office volunteers also are needed. For more information, call Kathy Gerstein at 481-9930.
Senior programs offered
The CSRA Agency on Aging offers several programs for seniors throughout the Augusta area, including those detailing adult day care, home modifications, personal care aids, care in the home and others. For more information, call 210-2018 or toll free at (888) 922-4464.
Vehicle donation
The National Kidney Foundation of Georgia 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.
Volunteers needed
The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is looking for volunteers age 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 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.
Historical donations needed
The Grovetown Museum Board of Directors is seeking donations of military memorabilia with ties to Fort (Camp) Gordon for a special display depicting the historical relationship between the fort and Grovetown.
Photographs, documents, uniforms, personal military equipment, medals and copies of news article are needed. Donated items will be displayed in two glass casesthat were purchased through a grant from the Fort Gordon Officers Wives Club. For more information or to donate, call Rosa Lee Owens at 863-1867 or Charles Lord at 863-3138.
Gold prospectors' meeting
The Augusta Chapter of the Gold Prospector's Association of America will be having its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the studio of Tim Conway Photography on Kings Way. For more information, call 729-9900 or 284-6705.
Newcomers meeting
The Augusta Newcomers Club of the CSRA meets on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call Debbie Negua at 860-6752.
school meetings
Evans Elementary announces meeting dates
Evans Elementary School Councilwill hold meetings at 3:30 p.m. Mondays in the school's media centeron the following dates: Monday; Dec. 2; Jan. 6; Feb. 3; March 10; April 7; May 5; June 2; and July 28.
Brookwood Elementary council meeting dates
The Brookwood Elementary School council will meet at 4:15 p.m. in the school's media center on the following dates: Nov. 19, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25, April 22, May 27 and June 24.
Martinez Elementary School
The Martinez Elementary School Council will hold meetings at 4:30 p.m. at the school on the following dates: Oct. 31; Nov. 21; Dec. 12; Jan. 30; Feb. 27; March 27; April 24; May 24; and June 26 (9 a.m.).
Westmont school council sets schedule
The Westmont Elementary School Council will hold meetings at 7:30 a.m. at the school, 4558 Oakley Pirkle Road, on the following dates: Friday; Nov. 15; Dec. 13; Jan. 17; Feb. 21; March 21; April 18; May 9; and June 20.
Blue Ridge school council sets meeting schedule
The Blue Ridge Elementary School Council will hold meetings at 7:30 a.m. in the conference room of the school's media center, 550 Blue Ridge Drive, Evans, on the following dates: Nov. 19; Dec. 17; Jan. 14; Feb. 18; March 18; April 15; and May 20.
Belair Elementary announces meetings
Belair Elementary School will hold meetings at 7:15 a.m. in the media center on the following dates: Tuesday ; Dec. 3; Jan. 7; Feb. 4; March 4; April 1; May 6; June 3;and July 31.
South Columbia Elementary announces meetings
South Columbia Elementary School will hold meetings beginning at 7:15 a.m. in the media center on the following dates: Nov. 17; Dec. 17; Jan. 21; Feb. 18; March 18; April 15; May 20; June 17; and July 15.
Day school
Martinez Baptist Hearts and Hands Christian Day School is now enrolling for the 2002-2003 school year for K-2 through eighth grade. They use the A Beka Curriculum in a home school type setting with small class sizes. They offer daily Bible classes and art, music, PE, computers and a library. We also participate in community mission projects. The classes are at Martinez Baptist Church, 3632 Lynnwood Drive. For more information contact at 364-2859 or 294-0977.
New church
Calvary Tabernacle meets every Sunday at Wingate Inn on Belair Road. The service starts at 3 p.m.
For more information, call Pastor Russell R. Fogler at 737-2166 or 294-9122.
Compassionate Friends meeting site changed
The Columbia County Chapter of the Compassionate Friends meeting place has moved to Marvin United Methodist Church, 4400 Wheeler Road, Martinez.
Meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Compassionate Friends is a support group for those who have suffered the death of a child, grandchild, sister or brother.
For more information, call Ruth Williams at 556-0360 or Priscilla Bence at 650-8355.