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Easter egg hunt

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Columbia County Community Events and Knology will present the county's annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday at Patriots Park, with more than 8,000 eggs for children to hunt by age groups and photos with the Easter bunny available. For infomation, call (706) 868-3484.Tax assistance

The Fort Gordon Tax Center is open in the Courtyard on Brainard Avenue at 36th Street through Saturday. Tax preparation service, by the Fort Gordon Legal Assistance Office, is free for all military identification card holders. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (706) 791-7522. The center provides a drop-off service for 1040 EZs. For information, call Capt. Eric Allen at (706) 791-7812.School drama

Evans Christian Academy will present the musical, Uncle Phil's Diner, at 7 p.m. April 28 in the school's fellowship hall at 562 Old Evans Road. Reservations are required by April 24; tickets cost $12. For information, call (706) 364-3565, or go to www.evanschristianacademy.org.Library now open

The new Columbia County Library is now open in Evans. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Grand opening festivities will be held April 21-29. For information, call (706) 868-3353.GOP breakfast

Georgia State School Superintendent Kathy Cox will be the guest speaker at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Peppermill Restaurant, in Evans, at the monthly breakfast meeting of the Columbia County Republican Party. Breakfast costs $6 for adults, $3 for teen Republicans. Bunny photos

The Health Center Credit Union at 4115 Columbia Road, in the Kroger shopping center, will offer photos with the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, with proceeds benefiting the MCG Children's Medical Center. For information, call (706) 721-2040.Writers meeting

CSRA Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. For information, call (706) 738-4114.