Current events

Gospel sing

Bible Fellowship Church will hold a bluegrass gospel sing at 3 p.m. today at the church, which meets at the Belair Conference Center, 4083 S. Belair Road. For information, call 651-1971.

Democrats meet

Columbia County's Democratic Party will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Columbia County Government Center Auditorium on Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans. For information, call Chairman Terry Holley at 868-0959.

Property notices

Columbia County's greenspace program this week is sending letters to property owners to gauge their interest in participating in the program through donation or sale of their property or through conservation easements. For information about the program should call greenspace Coordinator Stephanie Thomas-Rees at 868-3484.

Service academy applications

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is accepting applications for nominations to the nation's service academies through Sept. 30. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.chambliss.senate.gov.

Hunting, fishing permits

Applications for the annual public access drawing to Fort Gordon for hunting and fishing permits must be submitted before March 15. No more than three applicants per letter will be accepted. Applicants must at least be 16 years old and possess a valid Georgia Hunter Safety Card.

For information, call 791-2397.

Gardening at lunch

The Columbia County Extension Service will hold a lunch seminar from 12:10-12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium at the Government Center on Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans. Extension Agent Charles Phillips will discuss the care of shrubs. For information, call 868-3413.

Women's history month

The commanding general of the U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon, Maj. Gen. Janet A. Hicks, will be the guest speaker for the Women's History Month program at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Alexander Hall. For information, call 791-6644.