Current events

Musical tribute

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Stage III will present the musical tribute, Always ... Patsy Cline, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Performing Arts Center, in Evans. Tickets are available at www.tixonline.com, or by calling (803) 278-9663. For information, call (706) 868-9663.

Sock hop

Students and alumni of North Columbia Elementary School are invited to a sock hop from 6-8 p.m. Friday in honor of the school's 50th anniversary. Tickets cost $3. For information, call (706) 541-1158.

Self-defense class

A free self-defense class for women ages 12-up will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday at Martial Arts America, in Evans. For information, call (706) 855-0516.

Aid seminars

A free, one-hour college financial aid seminar for parents will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeside High School. For information, call Teresa Fox, (706) 868-3667, ext. 280.

Democrats meet

The Democratic Party of Columbia County will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Columbia County Government Complex Auditorium, in Evans. For information, call Scott Nichols at (706) 533-5015.

Garden seminar

The Columbia County Extension Service Gardening at Lunch series will be held at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at the Columbia County Library. Extension Agent Charles Phillips will discuss tree pruning. For information, call (706) 868-3413.

Harlem meeting

The Harlem Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss proposed changes to the Hardy Station subdivision.

Gallery event

The Broadstrokes Gallery, at 677-C N. Belair Road, in Evans, will hold a Valentine-themed reception, "Share Your Heart with Art," from 5-8 p.m. Thursday. For information, call (706) 860-6055.