Current events

Early voting

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Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election is possible at the Columbia County Board of Elections Office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, at 500 Faircloth Drive, in Evans. For information, call (706) 868-3355.

WWII vets sought

The Augusta-Richmond County Historical Society is seeking veterans of World War II for videotaped interviews as part of the veterans history project. Volunteers to conduct the interviews are needed. For information, call (706) 738-8242.

Debate watch

Columbia County's Republican Party will hold a "debate watch" party starting at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at party headquarters, 4150 Washington Road, in Evans, across from Club Car. For information, call (706) 955-2012.

Terri Gibbs concert

Singer Terri Gibbs will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Bethesda Baptist Church, 5793 Old Augusta Highway, Harlem. Admission is free; an offering will be taken. A nursery will be provided. For information, call (706) 556-6818.

GOP women

Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine and U.S. Rep. Paul Broun will be the guest speakers at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Creek Clubhouse for the monthly meeting of the Greater Columbia County Republican Women. The dinner costs $12. For information, call Wanda Duffie at (706) 863-7627.

Garden series

The Columbia County Extension Service Gardening at Lunch series continues at 12:10 p.m. today with a session on bulbs. Future sessions include holiday plants, Nov. 12; and transplanting plants, Dec. 3. For information, call Extension Agent Charles Phillips at (706) 868-3413.

Church barbecue

Grovetown United Methodist Church will hold a yard sale starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, and a chicken and pork barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (706) 863-6668.

St. Teresa events

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, on Columbia Road, is holding a series of events to mark the parish's 40th anniversary. A fall carnival will be 2-9 p.m. Saturday. For information, call the church at (706) 863-4965.