Current Events

Service is added

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Riverview United Methodist Church, 1244 Furys Ferry Road, Evans, is adding a 9 a.m. service on Sundays starting June 4.

Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. with the regular service at 11 a.m.

Teen speaking class

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service will offer the Toastmaster Teen Leadership Program for students today, Thursday and Friday and on May 31, and on June 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 at Savannah Rapids Pavilion.

It costs $35. For information, call (706) 868-3413.

Memorial events

- Columbia County's Red, White and Blue Veterans Celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in front of the Justice Center in Evans, and will include patriotic performances and a fireworks display at dusk. For information, call (706) 868-3484.

- Harlem will hold its second annual Veterans Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at Harlem United Methodist Church. For information, call (706) 556-0401.

Scholarships available

Savannah River College is offering $1,000 career education scholarships to three students from each high school in the area. For information, call Mary Baca at (706) 738-5046, or e-mail mbaca@savannah rivercollege.edu.

Alzheimer's seminar

The Alzheimer's Association-Augusta Regional Office will present a free caregiver seminar, Proper Body Mechanics and Range of Motion Exercises, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jud C. Hickey Adult Day Center, 1901 Central Ave.

For information, call (706) 731-9060.

New library hours

Columbia County's main library in Evans will have extended hours beginning June 8. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 2-5 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (706) 863-1946.