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Grovetown parade
The Grovetown Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for participants in Grovetown's annual Christmas parade, scheduled to begin at noon on Dec. 6. Applications are available from GDPS at 306 East Robinson Ave., Grovetown, Ga., 30813, or by calling 863-1212.
Holiday shopping
Stevens Creek Elementary School will hold its Third Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4 in the school cafeteria, with more than 30 vendors selling jewelry, Christmas crafts, pocketbooks, raffles and more. Additional vendor tables are available by calling 868-3705, extension 364.
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Christmas story
The Young Artists Repertory Theatre Company, Inc., will present The Homecoming, a Christmas story, Dec. 11, 12 and 13 in the Goodwin Commons at Augusta Preparatory School. Dinner and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the performance at 8 p.m. Tickets and reservations are available by calling 210-8915.
Christmas tree lighting
Columbia County's Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Columbia County Justice Center in Evans. Spaces for craft vendors are available. A fun run will precede the event, with prizes for children and adults. For more information, call Beth Roberson, 868-3458.
Christmas parade
The Merchants Association of Columbia County is sponsoring the annual Christmas Parade in Martinez on Dec. 7. For information on participating in the parade, call Billy Becton, 863-7645, or Key Kernaghan, 650-5700.
Christmas pageant
Trinity Baptist Church, 4594 Columbia Road in Martinez, will hold its seventh annual Christmas pageant at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. Admission is free, and a nursery is provided. For more information, call 863-1222.
Christmas musical
Stevens Creek Community Church, 600 Stevens Creek Road, will again present the Christmas musical Scrooge! at 7 p.m. Dec. 4-7, with a 3 p.m. matinee Dec. 7. Tickets sell out quickly, and are available at the church, at Family Christian Bookstores, or on line at www.stevenscreek.net. For more information, call 863-7002.
Nativity display
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3131 Walton Way, will present No Room at the Inn on Dec. 5-7, featuring more than 200 nativity scenes. Shows are 4-8 p.m. Dec. 5, noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. The event is a benefit for Interfaith Hospitality Network. For tickets or other information, call Diane Griffin, 860-0832.
Crafters needed
Crafters are being sought for Christmas in the Heart of Downtown Harlem, an event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 in conjunction with the Harlem Christmas parade. Space rentals are available for $10. For more information, call 556-0401.
Santa and Elf Run
A Santa Run for runners 14-up, and an Elf Run for those 13-under, will precede Columbia County's Dec. 6 Christmas tree lighting at the Justice Center in Evans. Sign-ups begin at 3 p.m. The first 25 to register receive a commemorative T-shirt; winners in the Santa and Elf categories will receive trophies and prizes. Registration fee is $10, or $5 with a new, unwrapped toy valued at least $5. All toys will be donated to the Columbia County Foundation for Children. For more information, call Beth Roberson, 868-3458.
The Nutcracker
Brookwood Elementary School will perform its 14th annual production of The Nutcracker 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 a.m. Dec. 3 at the school. Performances are free. For more information, call 855-7596.
Choral society
The Columbia County Choral Society has two upcoming performances. The first is the O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at First Baptist Church of Evans, at Washington and Belair roads. Tickets are $8, $6 for seniors and students, and are available at the door. The society also will perform at the Columbia County Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 6 at the Justice Center in Evans.
Chorus concert
The Lakeside High School Chorus will hold a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Lakeside High auditorium. Admission is free.
Christmas pageant
Trinity Baptist Church, 4594 Columbia Road in Martinez, will hold its seventh annual Christmas pageant at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. Admission is free, and a nursery is provided. For more information, call 863-1222.
Holiday carols
The Lakeside High School Concert Choir will join the Augusta Collegium Chorus for "A Festival and Nine Carols" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Admission is $15.
Museum holiday
The Augusta Museum of History's Holiday at the Museum will be noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, featuring artisans and crafters selling holiday items, children's activities and guided tours of the museum. For more information, call 722-8454.