Current Events

Donations needed

Camp Daniel Marshall, which is run by the Augusta Association of Baptist Churches, is in need of sports equipment. For more information, call Kathie Seago at (706) 359-3752 or e-mail jkseago@nu-z.net.

Pastor visits

Jeff Jones, the pastor of Hollis Baptist Church of Hollis, Alaska, will speak at 6 p.m. today at Sharon Baptist Church, 6262 Cobbham Road, in Winfield. For more information, call Jean Kelly at 541-1532, or pastor Andy Collins at 541-2027.

Iran discussion

Dr. Aman Kay, an Augustan who was raised in Iran, will discuss the current situation in Iran at 2 p.m. today at the Augusta Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way, Evans. For more information, call 228-3636.

Grovetown festival planning under way

Vendors and those interested in planning the Grovetown Heritage Festival are being sought. The event will be held April 29. For more information, call Marsha Keating at 650-9279 or Rosa Lee Owens at 863-1867.

Benefit concert

Recording artist Terri Gibbs will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Bethesda Baptist Church, 5793 Old Augusta Highway, between Grovetown and Harlem. Donations will go to missionaries attending World Changers. For more information, call 556-6818.

School holds bingo night, silent auction

River Ridge Elementary School will hold a bingo night and silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Call Diane Chiera at 855-1966 or e-mail riverridge2005@yahoo.com.

Lenten mission

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church will hold its Lenten Mission at 7 p.m. March 6-9 at the church campus, 4921 Columbia Road. The speaker will be the Rev. Miguel Grace de Peralta. Nursery service will be provided to those with reservations. For more information, call 863-4956.

Free produce

Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church will give away free produce to needy families at 9 a.m. March 25 at the church, located at 703 Furys Ferry Road, Evans.