Get up and go
Mother's Day Out
The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is accepting registration for the Mother's Day Out/Preschool Program to begin Aug. 18 for children walking through four years of age. For more information, call the PRE office at 722-4400.
Evans class reunion planned
The reunion of Evans High School class of 1983 will be Oct. 11 at the Belair Conference Center. For tickets or more information, contact Alice Wheatley Padgett at 860-6076 or EHS1983@comcast.net or visit mywebpages.comcast.net/EHS1983.
//
Mother's Day Out
St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church is accepting registration for the 2003-04 Mother's Day Out Program for children ages 6 months to 4 years. For more information call Gina Craw 706-262-2659 or e-mail smothnursery@earthlink.net
Advocate training
The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Child Enrichment is looking for volunteers, 21 and older, to advocate for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. Volunteers need no experience and will receive specialized training from local professionals in the social service field. Participants will learn courtroom procedure and advocacy skills.
For more information, call 737-4631.
Online permits
The Georgia Forestry Commission's Columbia County Unit, who issues burning permits in person and by telephone, now offers them online. Visit www.gfc.state.ga.us and follow the directions.
The only burning material the permit covers is leaves, small limbs and pine straw. The legal burning hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The permit is only for notification purposes as homeowners are still responsible for any liability issues the smoke or fire may cause.
For a permit for larger brush piles, question on burning or more information, call 556-3962.
The commission also offers assistance with outside burning and evaluations of homes that could be in a potential line of fire.
Fall enrollment open
Registration is open for the fall enrollment of Trinity Baptist Church preschool. The program is open to 2- to 4-year-olds. For more information or to register, call Shannon Story at 541-2066 or the church office at 863-1222.
GAP applications accepted
Grassroots Arts Program grant applications are being accepted for 2003 to support community arts projects such as dance performances, concerts, murals, readings, storytelling and public art. To be eligible for funds, organization must be incorporated in Georgia as nonprofit and tax-exempt or be a unit of government.
Applications can be obtained from the Greater Augusta Arts Council, 1301 Green St., Augusta, and must be returned by July 18. Projects must take place between Sept. 15, 2003, and June 30, 2004. For more information, contact project coordinator Erin Swenson at 826-4702.
Mother's Day Out
The Mother's Day Out Program for West Acres Baptist Church is taking registration for the fall program. The program is for children ages 18 months to 4 years. For more information, call 863-2542.
Cooling centers
Two cooling centers have been opened by the Columbia County Emergency Management Agency.
Columbia County residents without access to air conditioning are encouraged to use the centers, which will remain open through September.
The Bessie Thomas Community Center at 5913 Euchee Creek Drive is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and features a sitting room with a television, ice water, ice cream, and soft drink and snack vending machines.
The center at Patriots Park, 5445 Columbia Road, is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. The center features a sitting room with ice water and television.
Anyone who needs transportation to either of the cooling centers may call the Columbia County Public Transit at 556-0308. For more information, call the Columbia County EMA office at 868-3303.
Golf marathon
West Lake Country Club will play host to the 2003 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta Golf Marathon on Monday, Aug. 4. Sponsor and player spots are available. Golfers will play 54 holes, with the best 18-hole score qualifying for prizes.
For more information, sponsorship or registration, call 724-5901.
Harlem church holding pre-school registration
Harlem United Methodist Church is holding registration for the 2003-04 school year for the 3- and 4-year-old program. For more information, call 556-6885 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Meeting place needed
The Columbia County Republican Party is looking for a Columbia County restaurant that can accommodate up to 100 on a monthly basis for its breakfast meetings at 9 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. Interested people can contact party chairman Lee Muns at 827-1572.
Preschool registration
Preschool fall pre-registration has started at Marvin United Methodist Church. Classes will be available for ages 2-4 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For information or to register, call Jackie Stone 863-0510.
Preschool sign-up
Martinez United Methodist Preschool is accepting pupils for fall registration.
Classes are available for ages 2-4. Classes are available for Mother's Day Out for ages 1-3.
For more information, call 863-0229.
Mothers' Day Out
The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is accepting registration for their Fall 2003 Mothers' Day Out Program to begin Aug. 18.
For more information, call 722-4400.
Singles group
Marvin United Methodist Church has formed a new group called Prisms for Singles or "single again" people in the Augusta area. The group is not a dating service, but it is expected to expand into a large group to give people a place to get together with others in a casual Christian atmosphere. There will be some fun outings and casual meetings at the church on the corner of Belair and Wheeler roads.
For more information, call the church office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 863-0510.
Trinity Baptist accepting preschool applications
Trinity Baptist Church, 4594 Columbia Road, Martinez, is accepting registration for the 2003-2004 school year. Classes are open to ages 2 to 4 and will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information, call preschool director Shannon Story at 541-2066 or the church office at 863-1222.
Harlem history sought
Harlem's newly created Historic Preservation Commission is seeking photographs and historical information on homes in the city that are at least 50 years old. The documents will become part of a reference guide to the city's preservation efforts. For more information, contact the commission's chairman, Ann Blalock, at 556-6656.
Pre-K registration
The Georgia Pre-Kindergarten is currently registering pupils on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only 40 slots are available, and the child must be a Georgia resident and 4 years old by Sept. 1.
The registration office is at Childcare Network Inc., 3830 Washington Road in Martinez.
For more information, call 863-7180.
House numbers
The Columbia County Planning and Development office is encouraging residents to make sure their home address is plainly visible from the street so that emergency personnel can find them.
House numbers should be at least 3 inches tall, mounted on a mailbox, and visible from both directions of the road.
For more information, call the Columbia County Planning and Development office at 868-3400.
Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Columbia County recently moved its meeting location from Jones Creek Clubhouse to West Lake Country Club. Meetings are from 8 to 9 a.m. every Thursday. For additional assistance or membership information, call 855-7336.
Day school
Columbia County Christian Academy has spaces available for pre-K through sixth grade. Classroom size is small and A Beka Curriculum is taught. Registration for fall classes will begin in February.
For more information, call Linda Powers at 863-0535.
Korean War veterans meeting scheduled
The Korean War Veterans Association, Sgt. Harold F. Adkinson Chapter 225, meets monthly at 2 p.m. on the third Saturday in the Burnettown Town Hall, S.C. Highway 421, Burnettown, S.C.
Membership is available to anyone who served in the armed forces from June 25, 1950, to Jan. 31, 1955, and anyone who served in the armed forces in Korea from 1945 through the present. Associate memberships are available to other interested parties.
For more information or an application, contact secretary Clyde Hooks at (803) 278-1039 or email to KWVA A225@aol.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Evans Elementary announces meeting dates
Evans Elementary School Councilwill hold meetings at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the school's media centerJuly 28.
Belair Elementary announces meetings
Belair Elementary School will meet at 7:15 a.m. in the media center July 31.
Greenbrier Council meeting
The Greenbrier High School Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 a.m. at the school.
South Columbia Elementary announces meetings
South Columbia Elementary School will meet at 7:15 a.m. in the media center July 15.
Day school
Martinez Baptist Hearts and Hands Christian Day School is enrolling for the 2002-2003 school year for K-2 through eighth grade. The school uses the A Beka Curriculum in a home school-type setting with small class sizes. It offers daily Bible classes and art, music, PE, computers and a library. The school also participates in community mission projects. The classes are at Martinez Baptist Church, 3632 Lynnwood Drive. For more information contact at 364-2859 or 294-0977.
Pet days
The McDuffie Friends of Animals holds Adopt-a-Pet Days each Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Super Petz on Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez.
For more information, call 556-9090, or go online at www.petfinder.com.
Boogie-Woogie
CSRA/Augusta Bogey-Woogie Dance & Social Group meets every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at A World of Dance Studio on Wheeler Rd. Couples, newcomers, singles are welcome and there are no membership fees. Receive our monthly calendar free via e-mail. Beginner Shag lessons are scheduled all summer. Please make a $3 donation. For information phone 650-2396.
Confederate group meets
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Columbia County Maj. Gen. Ambrose R. Wright Camp No. 1914 meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at the Upper Crust restaurant in Evans.
Landfill holiday closings
The Baker Place Road Landfill will be closed for holidays on the following dates:
Fourth of July, closed Friday, July 4, to reopen at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 5.
Labor Day, closed Saturday, Aug. 30, to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1.
Veterans Day, closed Saturday, Nov. 8, to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10.
Thanksgiving, closed Thursday, Nov. 27, to reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28.
Christmas, closed at 1 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 24, to reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26.
New Year's Day 2004, closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, to reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004.
For more information, call 868-3366.