Christmas events
Christmas cantata
The adult choir of Powell Baptist Church will hold a Christmas cantata, The Gift Goes On, at 6 p.m. today. The church is at 1577 Old Appling-Harlem Highway in Harlem. For information, call 556-3771.
Christmas hayride
Sharon Baptist Church's annual Hayride Through the Life of Christ will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. today at the Merchants Association Fair Grounds on Columbia Road. For information, call 541-1532 or 541-2027.
Volunteers needed
The Salvation Army of Augusta is seeking volunteers to help with their annual Christmas Toy Shop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers can sign up for full-day or five-hour shifts, and must be 18 or older.
For information, call 826-7933.
Pets with Santa
Photos with Santa will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Superpetz on Bobby Jones Expressway, with donations benefiting Happy Tails Rescue.
Christmas services
- Powell Baptist Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight and Communion service at 6 p.m. Saturday, and a worship service on Christmas Day at 9 a.m. The church is at 1577 Old Appling-Harlem Highway in Harlem. For more information, call 556-3771.
- Bible Cathedral, at 1116 Furys Ferry Road, Evans, will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 863-7090.