Things to Do

GOP breakfast

The Columbia County Republican Party will hold its monthly breakfast meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. The Peppermill restaurant in Evans. The guest speaker will be local Department of Transportation board member Bill Kuhlke. Cost for breakfast is $6.

Learning center

Heart to Heart Learning Center in Martinez is a non-profit group offering enrichment classes and help with school work. For information, cal 829-3598.

Augusta opera

The Augusta Opera will hold Opera goes Opry at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Boathouse in Augusta, with Edmund's Southern Barbecue, Texas two-step and line dancing, a silent auction, prizes for best Western attire and best dancing, and more. Donations are $40 per person or $75 per couple to benefit Augusta Opera. For information, call 826-4710.

Educators meeting

The Columbia County Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 25 at Ryan's on Bobby Jones Expressway. Lunch will follow the business meeting.

For information, e-mail Opal Hoard at ghoard@mindspring.com or call 863-6989.

Blood drive

Columbia County Emergency Services will hold its sixth annual Winter Blood Drive with the Shepeard Community Blood Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Evans Government Center Auditorium, located on Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans.

For information e-mail Pam Tucker at ptucker@ columbiacountyga.gov or call 868-3303.

Kindergarten preview

Stevens Creek Elementary School will hold a preview session for parents of pupils who will be kindergartners in 2005-06.

The session, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 25, will include tours and information about kindergarten.

For information, call Susan Hadden at 868-3705.

Support group

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Augusta meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. At First Baptist Church of Augusta in the Walton Building, room 105.