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.

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.