Current events

MOC dedication

Columbia County officials will hold a dedication ceremony and tours of the new Mobile Operations Center vehicle 9 a.m. to noon Thursday in the parking lot of the Evans Government Center, with a drawing for door prizes including 10 weather radios. For information, call 868-3303.

Legal help

The Georgia Legal Services Program staff will meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help from 8:15-10:30 a.m. today at the Bessie Thomas Senior Center, 5913 Euchee Creek Drive in Grovetown. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call 721-2327 or 1-800-248-6697.

Toy drive

Today is the last day the city of Harlem will be collecting toys for its drive for area children. All gifts should be new and unwrapped. Gifts can be dropped off at the Laurel and Hardy Museum, 250 North Lousiville St. For information, call Kathy Ham at 556-0401.

Breakfast with Santa

The Columbia County Recreation Department will hold its annual "Breakfast with Santa" at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Patriots Park Gym. For information, call 868-3458.

Family opera

A family opera, Amahl and the Night Visitor, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Thomson High School Auditorium. For information, call 650-2070.