Current events

Garden series

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The Columbia County Extension Service office's monthly Gardening at Lunch series will be at 12:10 p.m. today at the Columbia County Library with Agent Charles Phillips presenting a program on "The Best Winter Annuals." For information, call (706) 868-3413.

Reed Creek events

Reed Creek Park will hold a nature walk for preschoolers from 10-11 a.m. today, and a family scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. For information, call (706) 210-4027.

GOP women

The Republican Women of Greater Columbia County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Grand China Buffet, in Evans.

Medical forum

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce "Not Just Coffee" breakfast meeting at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday will be a medical forum, featuring representatives from area hospitals and physician groups. The event is free for members, or $15 for visitors. For reservations, call Chris Baum at (706) 651-0018.

Church yard sale

Wesley United Methodist Church will hold its fall yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at the church, 825 N. Belair Road, in Evans.

Fair entries

The Columbia County Extension Service is seeking youth entries for the Columbia County Fall Fair, with more than $2,000 in prize money offered. All items must be entered from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the fairgrounds. For information, go to www.ugaextension.com/columbia.

Vendors wanted

Crafters and vendors are being sought for the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church fall festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27. For information, call (706) 650-0474, or (706) 863-6795.