Current Events

Worship series

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Faith Community Ministry Inc., the mission project of Macedonia Baptist Church, is holding a summer worship series from 9-10 a.m. each Sunday at the Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center at the Columbia County Library in Evans. The series is led by Norman V. Carter. For information, call (706) 737-4298.

Absentee voting

Early absentee voting for Columbia County's July 18 primary election is available at the Board of Elections office, 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Building B, in Evans, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call (706) 868-3355.

Garden session

The monthly Gardening at Lunch session by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service will begin at 12:10 p.m. today at the Columbia County Government Complex Auditorium in Evans, with extension agent Charles Phillips discussing ornamental grasses. Call (706) 868-3413.

Summer enrichment

Macedonia Baptist Church, 1828 Wrightsboro Road, will hold a summer growth and enrichment program from 6-8 p.m. Monday through June 16. For information, call (706) 737-6834.

MOWW birthday

The Augusta Chapter of the Military Order of the World will celebrate its 25th anniversary at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Gordon Club at Fort Gordon. For information, call (706) 855-8348.

Father of the Year

Do you think your dad should be Columbia County's Father of the Year? If so, write in to tell us why for a chance to win this prestigious title for your dad, plus other great prizes. The contest is open to all county residents ages 6-18; essays must be written by the son or daughter of the candidate, and candidates must be living. Essays must be 100 words or less and include a photo of the candidate, as well as an address and phone number.

Entries may be sent to The News-Times office in the Publix shopping center, at 4272 Washington Road, Suite 3B, Evans, GA 30809, or e-mailed to cnt@newstimesonline.com. Hurry; the deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Monday, June 12.