Current events

Israel discussion

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Murray Tilles, of Light of Messiah Ministries of Atlanta, will present "Israel and the Middle East in Conflict" at 9 and 11 a.m. today at Mosaic United Methodist Church, in Evans. For information, go to www.mosaicumc.org.

School parade

Evans Elementary School will hold its annual Patriotic Parade at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the school parking lot.

Democrats meet

Columbia County's Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Columbia County Government Complex auditorium in Evans. Call (706) 231-1513.

Writers group

CSRA Writers will meet Monday at the Columbia County Library meeting room B. Writers needing a support group are invited to attend and bring eight copies of a manuscript to be critiqued. Call Steve Fox at (706) 836-7315.

Alzheimer's lunch

A free Alzheimer's lunch program, "Spirituality and Health for the Alzheimer's Caregiver," will be held noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Center, 919 15th St. Reserve space by noon Monday at (706) 731-9060.

Young GOP

The Columbia County Young Republicans will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia County Government Complex auditorium in Evans, with veterans and active-duty service members invited in honor of Veterans Day. Call Lee Benedict at (706) 737-8777, or e-mail lcbenedict@liberty.edu.

Census workers

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking workers to assist with the 2010 Census, and will hold information sessions at 2 p.m. Wednesday and at 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Columbia County Government Complex auditorium. Register at (866) 861-2010.

GOP Women

Perry McGuire, former candidate for Georgia Court of Appeals, will be the speaker at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the Greater Columbia County Republican Women at Jones Creek Clubhouse. Cost is $12. Reservations are due by noon Monday. E-mail wandaduffie@yahoo.com.

Preschool walk

Reed Creek Park will hold a preschool nature walk from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, and pond exploration 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday for ages 5-older. Call (706) 210-4027.