COLUMBIA COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Columbia County Choral Society will host its First Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Jones Creek Golf Club. Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. A $75 entry fee will include green fee, cart, small bucket of range balls and a catered BBQ lunch. For more information or to register a team, call Paul Schantz (706)650-1114 or visit www.ccchoralsociety.org.

AUGUSTA PREP’S 10TH ANNUAL SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS are June 18-21 and July 10-13. There are two sessions per camp. Middle school from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (grades5-8) and high school from 1-4 p.m. (grades 9-12). The cost is $130 for the camp. For more info please contact Coach Rich Bland at 706-414-6145. prepvolleyball@yahoo.com or visit www.augustaprep.com.

VACATION BIBLE BOOT CAMP – GOSPEL WATER BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH. June 4th- June 8th. For more information contact 706-860-7091 or www.gospelwater.org.

COLUMBIA COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY WILL PRESENT “ A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC” ON FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH AT 7:30 P.M. At First Baptist Church of Evans. Join us as we honor our American choral heritage with homegrown spirituals, popular and patriotic songs and finely crafted choral works. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, students, active duty military and groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets or for more information call 762-233-7793 (local call) or visit www.ccchoralsociety.org.

USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 REUNION SEPTEMBER 12-SEPT. 16, 2012. At Holiday Inn Portland Airport-Portland, OR. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815- 4505. Home 260-486-2221 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern time. FAX: 260-492-9771. email: Hope4391@frontier.com.

THE MEMBERS OF ST. MARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – 1296 MARKS CHURCH ROAD – cordially invite you to its Women’s Day Program on Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. Co-pastor Connie Nicholson of Christ Church of Grovetown in Grovetown, will be our guest speaker and minister Vanessa Stanley of Harmony Baptist Church is our Mistress of Ceremony. Our theme for this occasion is “Christian Women Pressing Forward through Faith in Christ.” We look forward to your presence and helping us celebrate! For information, contact the Worship Committee Chair at 706-738-7513.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home will be conducting a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 28, 2012 at 9 a.m. in th courtyard. Major General Alan R. Lynn, Commanding General, U.S. Army Signal center of Excellence and Fort Gordon, will be the guest speaker. In addition, Fort Gordon’s United States Army Signal Corps Band and the Post Ceremonial Detachment Color Guard will participate in the ceremony. The public is invited to attend. Contact: Karen Yonce 706-721-2531.

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS SHIPMATES WHO SERVED ON THE USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 and the USS COLUMBUS SSN-762 past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815- 4505. Home 260-486-2221 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern time. FAX: 260-492-9771. email: Hope4391@frontier.com.

NARCONON REMINDS FAMILIIES that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 877-413-3073. www.drugsno.com.

MACH ACADEMY PROVIDES 2 SUMMER DAY CAMP OPPORTUNITIES – One is right for you. Day camps will operate Monday- Friday 9-4. May 28-July 20, 2012. Camps are $100 per person each week. Limited partial scholarships are available. Call 706-796- 5046. One camp “Reach for the Stars” – provides academic enrichment. Second camp is summer tennis/fitness camp.

HOSPICE CARE OF AMERICA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to give a few hours a month to provide companionship and support to patients and their caregivers that are facing life-limiting illness. You will be provided with the tools you need to be the best possible volunteer for our patients and caregivers. No cost for training. Please contact Rick Boland, Volunteer Services 706-447-2626 or toll free 866-669-4081.

BASIC HORTICULTURE 2011-2012. Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Meeting dates (all Saturdays: Morning instruction 8-12 including some refreshments and breaks; Afternoon visit to garden or garden center should also include some instruction (from about 1-4). Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 10, May 12, June 9.

THE HAROLD F. ADKISON CHAPTER #255 OF THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOC., INC. is proud to be affiliated with the Korean War 60th Anniversary Commemoration Committee. If you are interested in becoming a KW60 Ambassador or a member of the KWVA, contact CDR. Will Campbell at 803-819-9595 or the fruzzin@gmail.com.

FREE BARIATRIC SEMINAR – 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6-7 P.M. at Doctor’s Hospital, South Tower, Classroom 1 (3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909). This seminar is ideal for those looking for different options when it comes to medical weight loss. To register, call 706-651-4343.

ENOPION THEATRE COMPANY IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE PRINCE IS GIVING A BALL. An original music production to be held at the Kroc Center in August 2012. 706-771-7777 or visit www.enopion.com. Auditions will be held at the Kroc Center. 1833 Broad Street, beginning Thursday, Feb. 16 and will run each Thursday thru March 15, 2012. All auditions are appt. only. Parts are available for men, women and youth 15 years and up. Performances will be held Aug. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 & 19. 2012 at the Kroc Center.

USA DANCE Amateur ballroom dancing. First Saturday of each month. 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Elk’s Lodge, 205 Elkdom Court, Martinez. Complimentary dance lesson by area pro. For more information call 706-863-4186, 706- 863-1180 or 706-733-3890.

NON PROFIT AUGUSTA CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCY OFFERS FREE COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS. Struggling with high interest debt? Worried about lingering items on your credit report? Looking to brighten your financial future? There is hope! Consumer Credit Counseling Service is your local, non-profit solution. Located near downtown Augusta at 1341 Druid Park Avenue, CCCS has over 40 years of experience servicing the community with budget counseling, debt management plans, housing counseling, and anything else related to your credit. In most cases, an initial analysis is free of charge. Call today to chat with one of our certified counselors or to set up an appointment for a comprehensive analysis. Call 706-736-0411 or visit us at www.debthelpaugusta.com.THE CSRA HYDRANGEA SOCIETY will present the 2012 Hydrangea Conference with Vince Dooley as the Keynote Speaker Thursday, June 7, 2012, 8:30 a.m., Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Augusta, GA. Updated information and registration information may be found at csrahydrangeasociety.org.

RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL KAYAKERS AND CONOERS – search Kayakers R AugUSta on Facebook.

THE NEWCOMERS ORGANIZATION is a non-profit organization that helps people who are new to the area get acclimated and make friends. We offer a variety of activities such a golf, book groups and dining out. We will have a welcome coffee on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:15 a.m. and a luncheon meeting on the third Thursday of the month starting at 9:45 a.m. For more information or to confirm your attendance please contact hospitality@augustanewcomers.com or call Laura Dobbins at 706-364-6824.

OPEN DISCUSSION – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – 7 p.m. Thursdays, Rocky Ford Methodist Church. All Welcome.

THE AUGUSTA COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS IS SPONSORING SEVERAL FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. One is a garden tour of six gardens located in Evans, Augusta, and North Augusta including Brandon Wilde. The other two are a series of classes. Basic Horticulture has six left. These are fun classes on gardening topics with no tests and no requirements to attend all classes. Landscape Design School is still fun, but has a bit more requirement as to reading materials and tests. Anyone can participate in these, but to earn the Landscape Design Consultants certificate, the person must be a member of a federated garden club and must pass all four tests. jukirkland@colridge.tv or call 706-556- 3417.

COFFEE 4 TROOPS CARE PACKAGE – The Coffee 4 Troops Association is asking for your business, non-profit org., religious org., educational institution, military org., etc to support military troops in Afghanistan/Iraq/Iran by purchasing a Coffee Care Package. Go to coffee4troops.com . Contact your local Augusta/CSRA Representative: Ret’d Major USAF/ANG Henry T. Armstrong III. 706-833- 3731.

MAKING ENDS MEET BARGAIN CENTER at La Petite Plaza in Martinez (beside CSRA Camperland). Offers new and gently used merchandise at low prices. Hours are Wed.- Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We have clothes, shoes, glassware, furniture, electronics, books, arts and crafts supplies, and more. Proceeds support Julie’s House a shelter for homeless women and their children. Call 706-836-2781 for info.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS throughout the United States are benefiting from a car donation program. Donated cars do not have to be functional, they only need a title. The cars are picked up then sold at auction and the funds generated are a helpful resource to the clubs. You can support your local club by donating your car. To donate your car or for more information call 800-246-0493.

AMERICAN RED CROSS kickoff “Heroes for the American Red Cross” fundraising campaign is underway. To learn more, contact Leslie Mitchell at the Augusta Chapter, 706- 922-8487.

RETIRED MILITARY GOLF ASSOCIATION – Retired military personnel of all services are invited to join the RMGA for fellowship and friendly competition in golf tournaments here at Gordon Lakes Golf Course and other golf courses around the area. Association bylaws and membership applications are available at http://rmgahome.comoj.com/ RMGAHOME.htm Associate memberships are also available for active member spouses. GORDON LAKES SENIORS DOGFIGHT. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning AT Gordon Lakes Golf Course. Must be 55 years old to participate. Valid handicap required. Come on out and join us on the best golf course in the CSRA for fun and fellowship. More info on the web http://rmgahome.comoj.com/ SeniorDogFight.htm or contact anyone on the staff at the course.

NATIONAL SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Augusta Caver Masters meets first Wednesday of every month. 7 p.m. Call for location and directions. Contact Bill Jackson, 706-863-7019, email augustacavers@caves.org website: http:// www.caves.org/grotto/augustacavers/.

DO YOU LOVE TO SING? Join Columbia County Choral Society as our exciting concert season continues under the direction of Dr. Timothy M. Powell with the Carol Barnett Bluegrass Mass and the Lincoln Center World premiere of Dr. Powell’s Incarnatio Mysteria. Membership is open to all singers in the CSRA. Rehearsals are held at First Baptist Church of Evans on the corner of Washington and Belair roads. Call 706-650-2311 or log onto www.ccchoralsociety.org. tfn

FREE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING FOR CHILDREN, youth and adults at the Augusta State University Literacy Center. Certified teachers always present. Tutoring hours available Monday-Thursday 4-8 p.m.. Call 706-733-7043. Facility located at 1401 Magnolia Drive in Augusta directly behind Newman Tennis Center on Wrightsboro Road. Walk-in registration during tutoring hours.

AL-ANON IS A SUPPORT GROUP for individuals that are effected or have been effected by someone’s drinking of alcohol or using drugs. The support meetings are convenient to Fort Gordon personnel, in south Augusta on Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 2005 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta, GA 30906. For information call Lionel 706-860-0302. ATTENTION ALL PARENTS Check out the Mann Memorial Parents Day Out. Conveniently located on Milledgeville Rd. (just off Gordon Hwy) Open Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30-1:30 Just $10 a day. Call (706)736-1602 / www.mannmemorial.org

CASA VOLUNTEER TRAINING The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program of Child Enrichment, Inc. is looking for volunteers, 21 and older, to advocate for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. Volunteers need no experience and will be provided with specialized training from local professionals in the social service field. Participants will learn courtroom procedure and advocacy skills necessary to become a CASA volunteer. For more information on becoming a CASA volunteer, please call 706-737-4631.

THE NEWCOMERS ORGANIZATION is a non-profit organization that helps people who are new to the area get acclimated and make friends. We offer a variety of activities such a golf, book groups and dining out. We will have a welcome coffee on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:15 a.m. and a luncheon meeting on the third Thursday of the month starting at 9:45 a.m. For more information or to confirm your attendance please contact hospitality@augustanewcomers.com or call Laura Dobbins at 706-364-6824.