Current events

Vendors sought

Craft and food vendors for Christmas in America, the lighting of Columbia County's official Christmas tree, are now being sought. The event will be 4:30-7 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Justice Center in Evans. For information, call Stacie Adkins at 868-3458.

Christmas parade

The Grovetown Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the 31st annual Grovetown Christmas Parade, which starts at noon Dec. 4. Applications are available at the Public Safety office, 306 East Robinson Ave., or by e-mail at grovetowndps@cji.net. For information, call 863-1212.

Parade sign-ups

Applications are available for the Columbia County Merchants Association Christmas Parade, which begins at 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 in Martinez. For information, call Billy Becton at 863-7645.

Christian concert

The "American Christian Bandstand" featuring "The Rock of Ages Christian Revue" will be in concert 6 p.m. today at Columbia County Christian Church, 4004 Prescott Drive, Martinez. Admission is free. For information, call 863-6973 or 863-0535.

Singer performs

Recording artist Stephanie Staples will perform from 7-9 p.m. today at Serendipity, 4534 Washington Road, Evans. For information, visit www.stephaniestaples.com or call 868-1911.