Current events

Vendors wanted

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Vendors are being sought for Columbia County's annual Summertime on the Canal festival, to be held from 3-10 p.m. July 29 at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. For information, call (706) 312-7194.

ASU deadline

Friday is the deadline for fall admission to Augusta State University. For information, call (706) 737-1632.

Symphony series

The Augusta Symphony will inaugurate its Columbia County Music Series at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center, in Evans. The series includes four concerts, with tickets costing $70 for all four. For information, call (706) 826-4705.

New library hours

The Columbia County Library in Evans has increased its hours of operation during the remainder of the summer. Until Aug. 3, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and from 2-5 p.m. Sundays.

Bible school

Grovetown United Methodist Church is holding vacation Bible school at 6 p.m. each day through Tuesday for children ages 4 through sixth grade. For information, call (706) 863-6355.

Grants offered

July 31 is the deadline for applications for 2006 Unrestricted Grant Funding from the Community Foundation for the CSRA. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Columbia and other local counties. For applications and information, go to www.cfcsra.org, or call (706) 724-1314.

Preschool openings

Trinity Baptist Preschool, 4594 Columbia Road, in Martinez, is accepting registration for the 2006-07 school year. Limited space is available for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. For information, call Shannon Story at (706) 799-0637, or (706) 359-2275.

Ham lessons

The Augusta Ham Radio Club will hold classes through Aug. 30 at the American Red Cross of Augusta, 1322 Ellis St., Augusta. Space is limited. For information, call (706) 724-8481.