Current events
Leah High search
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The Columbia County Historical Society is seeking photos, information and artifacts related to the former Leah High School for inclusion in a historical display. Call Gary or Nancy Blanchard at (706) 541-0043.
Candidate visits
Democratic gubernatorial candidate DuBose Porter will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Columbia County Democratic Committee at 7 p.m. Monday at the Columbia County Government Complex Auditorium in Evans. E-mail columbiacntygademocrats@gmail.com, or call (706) 513-3400.
Christian singles
A newly established singles social club with a Christian atmosphere is open each Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at Social Inc., in Village West Shopping Center on Washington Road at Furys Ferry. Call Elizabeth Connor at (706) 863-1214.
Toastmaster teens
The University of Georgia Toastmaster Teen leadership program for middle- and high-school students will be held June 1-4 and 8-10, from 1 to 5 p.m., with a graduation dinner June 11. Fee is $45. Call (706) 868-3413.
Reed Creek events
Reed Creek Park will hold events during June for ages 4-11. Two sessions of preschool programs for 4 year olds and older will be held 9-11 a.m. June 1-5 and June 15-19, with cost of $60 per child. A free program on insects will be held 10-11:30 a.m. June 6, and a nature club for ages 9-11 will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays starting June 9. Call (706) 210-4027.
Choir performs
The Senior High Choir of Independent Presbyterian Church of Memphis, Tenn., will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Christ Church Presbyterian, 4201 Southern Pines Drive, Evans. The concert is free. E-mail music@christchurchpres.org.
Abilene VBS
Abilene Baptist Church, in Martinez, will hold vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12. Online registration is available until Saturday at abilene1774.org. Call (706) 869-1774, or e-mail abc@abilene1774.org.
Scholarship essay
The Fort Gordon Sergeants Major Association is holding its annual scholarship award essay competition through June 30. High school seniors can obtain an information packet by clicking on "essay competition" at www.sergeantsmajor.com. Call Sgt. Maj. Barbara Hunter at (706) 791-7913.