Current events
Register deadline
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Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the Feb. 5 Presidential Preference Primary. For information, go to the Columbia County Board of Elections office, 500 Faircloth Drive in Evans, or call (706) 868-3355.
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 Chairwoman Rosemary Fitzpatrick at (706) 231-1513.
Leah High search
The Columbia County Historical Society is seeking photos, information and artifacts related to the former Leah High School for inclusion in a historical display. For information, call Gary or Nancy Blanchard at (706) 541-0043.
Sower to speak
Michael Guido, the founder of the Guido Evangelist Association, will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. today at Bible Fellowship Church, which meets at Belair Conference Center. For information, call (706) 651-1971.
Catholic series
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church is offering a six-week program, Catholics Returning Home, to help nonpracticing Catholics return to the church. The series begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Meeting Room 3 at the church, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown. For information, call Mary Soparas at (706) 364-9289 or e-mail cleanetta@knology.net.
TOPS open house
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit weight-loss support group, meets at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Grovetown United Methodist Church, 206 E. Robinson Ave. For information, call (706) 863-0726.
Books wanted
Friends of Columbia County Libraries is seeking donations of used books. The books are sold in the library book store, with the proceeds used to buy new books and fund library programs. Donations are accepted at the Evans and Euchee Creek libraries. For information, call Elige Hickman at (706) 863-2880.
Sign classes
An intermediate-level sign language course geared toward those with health-care training will be held Thursdays starting March 13 at University Health Care System. For information, call (706) 774-8559.