Groups gear up for July 4th
Church plans to celebrate holiday early
As the Fourth of July nears, some area groups are already getting into the patriotic spirit.
The Church of the Holy Comforter will sponsor its Sixth annual Patriotic Concert and Barbecue at 5 p.m. Sunday at Savannah Rapids Pavilion.
The free concert will feature patriotic music by the Savannah River Winds, under the direction of Richard Brasco.
A barbecue dinner also will be available for $6 for adults and youth and $4 for children 5 to 12. Children under 5 eat free.
"It's a great way to get a jump on the Fourth," said the Rev. Cindy Taylor, of The Church of the Holy Comforter. "Columbia County has just been so gracious to us, it's a way for us to give back" she said.
For tickets and more information, call The Church of the Holy Comforter at (706) 210-1133.
Several other Independence Day celebrations also are scheduled throughout the area, including:
- Little River Marina and Augusta Christian Schools will play host to Liberty on the Lake 2006: Freedom Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. The event begins at 3 p.m. with family contests including a watermelon-eating contest, a seed-spitting contest, sack races and horseshoes. Fireworks will start at about 9 p.m. Admission costs $3 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, call (706) 541-1358.
- Fort Gordon will hold its Independence Day Celebration from 5-11 p.m. on July 3 at Barton Field and Freedom Park. The event, which is open to the public, will feature music from the 434th Army Band and three other area bands, along with food and activities for children. Fireworks start at about 9 p.m. For more information, call (706) 791-1871.
- Grovetown's annual Fourth of July Barbecue will be held at noon July 4 at Goodale Park on Wrightsboro Road. Lunch is free on site and costs $5 for take-out meals. Entertainment will include music from C.D. Morris and the Southern Boys, Polynesian dancers and more. For more information, call (706) 863-4576.
- Patriots Park will hold its Independence Day celebration from 4-10 p.m. on July 4. Admission is free. Activities include arts and crafts, music, children's activities and fireworks. For more information, call (706) 868-7194.