Current events

Park reopens

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Wildwood Park, off Washington Road in Appling, is scheduled to reopen Thursday after being closed for the construction of a new entrance.

Indians visit

The Beaver Creek Indians of Salley will bring artifacts and set up an exhibit in the Columbia County Library's downstairs meeting room at 2 p.m. Thursday. Contact the reference desk at (706) 863-1946.

Mother groups

University Hospital will hold a breastfeeding class 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Babies R Us in Mullins Crossing. For information, call (706) 774-2825.

Lifeguard class

The American Red Cross of Augusta's lifeguard class will be held in June, starting with a pretest at 10 a.m. Friday at the Family Y on Wheeler Road. Call (706) 724-8481, or go to www.arcaug.org.

Rabies clinic

Heartsong Spay Neuter Clinic, in conjunction with Dog Appreciation Day, will offer $5 one-year rabies vaccines Saturday, with other vaccinations and preventions. The event, at 623 E. Robinson Ave., Grovetown, is 10 a.m. to 4 p. m.; vaccinations will be offered 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call (706) 650-5877.

Woodturners

The Savannah River Woodturners will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at 144 N. Belair Road, with Dick Fuller demonstrating techniques for segmented bowl turning. Call Jim Rozelle at (706) 855-5164.

Safe sitters

Safe Kids East Central Georgia's Safe Sitter program for 11- to 13-year-olds will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 825 N. Belair Road, Evans. Cost is $25 per student. Call (706) 721-7606.

Gospel singers

Perry Reed and Co. will perform during the first half of the morning worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at Bethsda Baptist Church, 5793 Old Augusta Highway, Harlem. For information, call (706) 556-6818.

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.