Current events

Black history event

The Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, S.C., Brig. Gen. Andrew J. Turner, will be the guest speaker for Fort Gordon's observance of Black History Month at 1:30 p.m. today. For information, call 791-2014.

Republican women

Pam Tucker, the director of the Columbia County Emergency Services Division, will speak Thursday at the Greater Columbia County Republican Women's meeting. The dinner meeting will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lone Star Steakhouse on Washington Road, Augusta. Call 854-8470.

Chaplains service

The Bicentennial Chapel on Brainard Avenue at Fort Gordon will serve as the location for the Four Chaplain's Memorial Service 2 p.m. today.

For information, call 791-6469.

School council

The South Columbia Elementary School Council will have a special called meeting 7:45 a.m. Thursday in the media center to vote on the early release day proposal presented by the Columbia County Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee.

Valentine getaway

The city of Warrenton, Ga., will hold a Valentine gift shopping day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday downtown. For information, call (706) 465-9604.

Boot Scoot Boogie

The Augusta Red Cross will hold its 11th annual Boot Scoot Boogie Bash 7 p.m. Saturday at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. The event will feature a steak dinner, dance, silent and live auctions and more. Call 724-8481.