The Current - Spring/Summer '19

Current guide Spring/Summer 2019

the CO MMUNI TY & L EI S UR E

YOUR COMMUNITY

Programs & Events CALENDAR INSIDE

Golf Week GUIDE

LETTER

FROM THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Dear Reader, W

hether you are a citizen of Columbia County or visiting with us for a while, I hope you love Columbia County as much as I do!

Columbia County, Georgia is a thriving community, and currently, one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Georgia and the country, with a population nearing 150,000. Columbia County offers a wonderful quality of life; from our parks, greenspace and fun community events to our many friendly neighborhoods.

Columbia County started several large projects in 2018, many of which positively impact our Community and Leisure Services division. The Performing Arts Center construction began early in the year with the completion date for the $34 million project set for Spring 2020. The new Grovetown Library plans are complete and this $3.5 million project will begin construction January 2019. There are currently four park projects underway.

The upgrades to Patriots Park will include new fields, new concession and bathroom facilities, additional parking and full park connectivity. The Lakeside Park facility will include additional fields for recreation activities, tennis courts and a playground. Two new parks, the Gateway Park and the Plaza Park, will be great additions for citizens to enjoy beginning in 2019.

Thank you for your interest in learning more about Columbia County and the great programs, parks, and quality of life we offer.

Best Regards,

SCOTT D. JOHNSON County Administrator

Staff Directory Division Director John Luton 706.868.3484 jluton@columbiacountyga.gov Parks & Recreation Manager Dennis Hodges 706.863.7523 dhodges@columbiacountyga.gov Community Events Manager Rachael Enfinger 706.312.7192 renfinger@columbiacountyga.gov Columbia County Libraries Manager Mary Lin Maner 706.863.1946 mlmaner@columbiacountyga.gov Animal Services Manager Linda Glasscock 706.541.4077 lglasscock@columbiacountyga.gov Rental Facilities and Venues Department Manager Sandy Boner 706.868.3349 sboner@columbiacountyga.gov Promotions and Sales Manager Brian Marshall 706.650.4995 bmarshall@columbiacountyga.gov Marketing Manager Anna Mae Masi 706.650.5034 amasi@columbiacountyga.gov Executive Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau Shelly Blackburn 706.447.7610 sblackburn@choosecolumbiacounty.com County Coordinator Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent Tripp Williams 706.541.4011 tjwilliams@columbiacountyga.gov

Table of Contents

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Spring/Summer 2019

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Gateway Park

Patriots Park

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Golf Week Activites

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Parks Map

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Community Events

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Programs & Events

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Rental Facilities & Venues

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Library Activities

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Animal Services

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4-H/UGA Spring & Summer Activites

Spring Sports Registration & Summer Camp Info Cover Inset Photo: Columbia County U10 All-Star Team who took 2nd at the GRPA state soccer tournament in Dalton, GA

opening

Fall 2019!

Gateway Park

Located in Grovetown across from the Columbia County Exhibition Center

FEATURES INCLUDE: • Playground • Splash Pad • Running / Walking Path • Pavilions/Shelters • Open Meadow For Events & Passive Recreation

See it on the map Check out page 5

212 Partnership Drive, Grovetown

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GOLF WEEK

ACTIVITIES

Big Bounce America April 5-7 | Evans Towne Center Park Within the walls of this massive structure, there’s never a dull moment. You’ll find basketball hoops for those big-air slamdunks, an inflatable obstacle race suitable for all ages, and a giant slide that takes you outside the main structure and lands you into a ball-pit.

chilling out on. This is a massive bounce party like nothing on earth!

This one-of-a-kind event can be found right here in Columbia County only during Golf Week 2019! Tickets are on sale now – www.evanstownecenterpark.com

There’s an inflatable forest, giant inflatable jungle animals, inflatable trucks, boats, and four-poster beds for bouncing or just

Features the World’s Biggest Bounce House

Zac Brown Band with Midland Thursday, April 11 Evans Towne Center Park Tickets On Sale at www.FWBPro.com

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Parks Information Columbia County

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Restrooms Soccer Tennis Walking/Jogging Trail

Baseball/Softball Football/Lacrosse Tennis Court Playground

Cross Country Course Pavilion Rentals

BMX Biking Soccer Skatepark

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EVANS TOWNE CENTER PARK

GATEWAY PARK

Playground Splash Pad Running/Walking Path Pavilions/Shelters

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HARLEM PARK

385 Church Street, Harlem Baseball/Softball Tennis Court

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LAKESIDE PARK

2000 Panther Way, Evans Athletic Fields Tennis Courts Playground

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Pavilion Rentals Walking/Jogging Path (around mini lake)

Memorial Wall Amphitheater Splash Pad Playgrounds

PATRIOTS PARK

Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Football Fields Walking/Jogging Trail

12 (Opening FALL 2019)

Science Center Nature Walk – boardwalk like

Garden Back Porch

RIVERSIDE PARK

4331 Hardy McManus Road, Evans

Open Meadow For Events & Passive Recreation

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Pavilion Rentals Playground Tennis Courts Sand Volleyball Court

Baseball/Softball Dog Park Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Boarding/Fishing Pier Boat Launch

SAVANNAH RAPIDS PARK

3300 Evans-to-Locks Road, Martinez

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Playground Pavilion Rentals

(Opening FALL 2019)

REED CREEK NATURE PARK & INTERPRETIVE CENTER 3820 Park Lane, Martinez

Pavilion Rentals Bike Rentals Dog Park

212 Partnership Drive, Grovetown

MEMORIAL GARDENS

Baseball/Softball (8 fields) Disc Golf Course Gymnasium Pavilion Rentals Playgrounds

7016 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans

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Playground Tennis Court

Baseball/Softball Basketball Picnic Rentals

5445 Columbia Road, Grovetown

EUCHEE CREEK GREENWAY

Lady A Pavilion Playground Splash Pad Running/Walking Path

LONNIE MORRIS, SR. PARK

7022 Evans Towne Center Blvd, Evans

www.ecgreenway.com

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1951 Appling Harlem Highway, Appling

BLANCHARD WOODS PARK 4600 Blanchard Woods Road, Evans

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BLANCHARD PARK

4541 Dewey Drive, Martinez

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Biking/Walking/Jogging Trail Fishing Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Boarding Canal

Pavilion Rentals Rentable Rooms/Venues Playground Historical Site

WILDWOOD PARK

3780 Dogwood Lane, Appling Running/Walking Path Pavilion/Shelters Restrooms

Beach Boating/Boat Launch Camping Disc Golf

Fishing Lake Pavilion Rentals

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CALENDAR

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Events held at EVANS TOWNE CENTER PARK For more details visit: evanstownecenterpark.com/events

Zac Brown Band with Midland April 11 - Spend Golf Week in Columbia County with Zac Brown Band and Midland! Tickets are on sale now at FWBPro.com. Get yours today!

Easter Egg Scramble April 20 - Join us at Evans Towne Center Park as we scatter thousands of eggs filled with candy and prizes. Free Event!

Cinco Saturday

May 4 - A fun-packed street fair, complete with vendors and margarita bars!

Farmers Markets

Join us Thursday evenings at Evans Towne Center Park as we kick off event season with the Columbia County Farmers Market. What to expect: Food trucks, beverage tent, live entertainment, food stands, local artisans, Kids’ Fun Zone, and more. Free Event!

March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25 May 2 & 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27

July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24

Pops in the Park May 11 - Enjoy a night of music at Evans Towne Center Park. Free Event!

May 11 - featuring the Augusta Symphony. Food trucks, kids zone, and FIREWORKS!

June 1 - featuring the Columbia County High School All District Honors Band. Food trucks, kids zone, and the sounds of Disney!

Boom! In the Park July 4 - Join us for the largest fireworks show in town, with music, food, fireworks, and fun! Free Event!

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Saturday Cinemas

Please join us for a FREE movie night!

Movie information can be found at EvansTowneCenterPark.com. What to expect: Food trucks, Kids’ Fun Zone, and more. Free Event!

March 9 June 15 July 13 August 10

September 7 October 12 November 9

CALENDAR

Programs & Events Columbia County

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Community Events

Parks & Recreation

Animal Services

Libraries

*Rented Event or Outside Promoter

Other

^Registration Required Prior to Attendance

Weekly Repeated Events FEBRUARY - JULY

FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL

FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, MAY

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Evans Library

AARP TAX HELP Evans Library

Child Enrichment Harlem Library Euchee Creek Library

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY

EVERY MONDAY (except April 22, 29)

EVERY TUESDAY

AARP TAX HELP Euchee Creek Library

FEBRUARY

9

Brillaint Birds Reed Creek Park

20

Environment Matters Lunch & Learn Evans Library

1

Sensory Class Evans Library

9

21

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

2

25th Annual Boot/Scoot N Boogie* CCEC

Keystone Species: Georgia’s State Reptile Reed Creek Park

9

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

21

2,16

Interpretive Wetland Walks Reed Creek Park

11

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

Brown Bag Book Discussion: Planning Party Evans Library

21

FirstOneStep07 Evans Library

21

Gadget Help with Alex Evans Library

21

Gadget Help with Alex Euchee Creek Library

21

Harlem Book Club Harlem Library

22,23

Augusta ACO Major - Cornhole* CCEC

23

Egg Drop Extreme!

Reed Creek Park

23

Skulls, Scat & Tracks (1pm-2pm) Reed Creek Park

25

Tiny Tot Story Time Reed Creek Park

28

Chic Women’s Event* CCEC

28

On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library

4

Doodle Hour Harlem Library

11

Genealogy Club Evans Library

4,6

Doodle Hour Evans Library

11

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Evans Library

12

4

Super Novas-Animals and Insulation for Winter/Make Birdfeeders Euchee Creek Library

Building Club Evans Library

12

Couponing 101 Euchee Creek Library

4,25

Tiny Tot Story Time Reed Creek park

12

Open Sewing Harlem Library

4

AARP Tax Help Harlem Library

13

Computer Boot Camp Part I Evans Library

14

Brown Bag Discussion:Podcast Evans Library Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

5,12,19, 26

Baby and Me Euchee Creek Library

6,20

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

14

7,21

Adult Guitar Club Evans Library

14,28

7,21

Adult Walk-In Guitar Lessons Evans Library

Crochet Class Harlem Library

14,28

7,21

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Evans Library

Canasta Harlem Library

15

7

Sewing for Beginners Euchee Creek Library

Bingo for Books Harlem Library

18

1

Sensory Class Evans Library

7

The Learning Groove with Tara Scheyer Evans Library

Anime Club Euchee Creek Library

18

Monday Night Book Discussion Evans Library

2,3

Eastman Gun Show* CCEC

8

Estate Planning & Elder Care Evans Library

20

Computer Boot Camp Part II Evans Library

4

Doodle Hour Harlem Library

8

Stem Talk (Cyber Safety) Euchee Creek Library

20

Crafternoon Harlem Library

4,6

Doodle Hour Evans Library

MARCH

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Programs & Events

Community Events

Parks & Recreation

Animal Services

Libraries

4

Super Novas-Salt Crystal Garden Euchee Creek Library

4,25

Tiny Tot Story Time Reed Creek Park

5, 12, 19, 26

Baby and Me Euchee Creek Library

6,20

Other

*Rented Event or Outside Promoter

^Registration Required Prior to Attendance

14,28

Crochet Class Harlem Library

4,18,25

Farmers Market ETCP

15

Bingo for Books Harlem Library

4,18

Adult Guitar Club Evans Library

16

Creek or Pond Exploration (11am-12pm) Reed Creek Park

4,18

Adult Walk-In Guitar Lessons Evans Library

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

16

Busy Beavers (1pm-2pm) Reed Creek Park

4,18

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Evans Library

Chess Basics Evans Library

18

Anime Club Euchee Creek Library

5

Sensory Class Evans Library

7,14,21, 28

Farmers Market ETCP

18

Monday Night Book Discussion Evans Library

5

Butterfly Identification Reed Creek Park

The Learning Groove with Tara Scheyer Evans Library

20

5

Snake Identification Reed Creek Park

7,28

Crafternoon Harlem Library

8

Seussapalooza Evans Library

20

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

7

Environment Matters Lunch & Learn Evans Library

8

7,21

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Evans Library

20

Genealogy Class Harlem Library

Genealogy Club Evans Library

8

7,21

Adult Guitar Club Evans Library

21

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Evans Library

9

7,21

Adult Walk-In Guitar Lessons Evans Library

21

Brown Bag Book Discussion Evans Library

Open Sewing Harlem Library

9

8,10

Southeast Spas - Spa Show* CCEC

21

FirstOneStep07 Evans Library

Building Club Evans Library

9

8

Estate Planning & Elder Care Evans Library

21

Gadget help with Alex Euchee Creek Library

Teddy Bear Picnic Evans Library

21

Brown Bag Discussion: Podcast Evans Library

9

10th Annual Chocolate Festival Reed Creek Park

Harlem Book Club Harlem Library

11

21

Score Workshop Series Evans Library

11,25

Canasta Evans Library

21,22,23

TaxSlayer Border Classic (HS Soccer)* Blanchard Woods Park

11

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

23

Interpretive Wetland Walks Reed Creek Park

11,25

Crochet Class Harlem Library

11

Zac Brown Band Concert* ETCP

12

Estate Planning & Elder Care Evans Library

13

Interpretive Wetland Walks Reed Creek Park

13

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

APRIL

15

AARP Driver Safety Class I ^ Evans Library

1

Doodle Hour Harlem Library

15

Anime Club Euchee Creek Library

1,3

Doodle Hour Evans Library

15

Monday Night Book Discussion Evans Library

1

Super Novas Euchee Creek Library

15,29

Tiny Tot Story Time (10-11am) Reed Creek Park

2,9,16, 23,30

Baby and Me Euchee Creek Library

17

Crafternoon Harlem Library

3,17

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

17

Environment Matters Lunch & Learn Evans Library

7

9

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

9

Saturday Cinema ETCP

10

Author Jennifer Teege Evans Library

11

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

28

On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library

11

Genealogy Club Evans Library

30

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

11

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Evans Library

30

Wonderful Wetlands Reed Creek Park

12

Building Club Evans Library

12

Open Sewing Harlem Library

14

Brown Bag Discussion: Podcast Evans Library

24,28

Canasta Evans Library

14

Chess Tournament Evans Library

14

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

For More Detailed Information: Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information

17

Genealogy Class Harlem Library

4

Egg Drop or Bust! (1pm-2pm) Reed Creek Park

16

Gadget help with Alex Euchee Creek Library

18

AARP Driver Safety Class II ^ Evans Library

4

16

Harlem Book Club Harlem Library

18

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

Really Cool Reptiles (11am12pm) Reed Creek Park

16,17, 18,19

18

Doodle Hour Harlem Library

ASA Archery* Wildwood Park

Brown Bag Book Discussion Evans Library

6

Bingo for Books Harlem Library

18

Super Novas-Compost Euchee Creek Library

17

FirstOneStep07 Evans Library

6

Creek or Pond Exploration Reed Creek Park

18

Baby and Me Euchee Creek Library

18

Gadget help with Alex Euchee Creek Library

7,14,21

Harlem Book Club Harlem Library

9

18

Thunder Over Evans* ETCP

18

Brown Bag Discussion: Podcast Evans Library

Microsoft Excel Evans Library

9,23

AARP Driver Safety Class I ^ Evans Library

18

Canasta Evans Library

20

Bingo for Books Harlem Library

Anime Club Euchee Creek Library

19

9

20

Monday Night Book Discussion Evans Library

20

Creek or Pond Exploration Reed Creek Park

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

20

9

23

20

Easter Egg Scramble ETCP

Computer Boot Camp I Evans Library

AARP Driver Safety Class II ^ Evans Library

9,23

23

Brown Bag Book Discussion Evans Library

20

Snake Identification Reed Creek Park

Crochet Class Harlem Library

9

23

On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library

22

Earth Day Party Evans Library

Mother’s Day Crafting Evans Library

10

24,25

Augusta Coin Show* CCEC

24

Microsoft PowerPoint Evans Library

Estate Planning & Elder Care Evans Library

11

24

Microsoft Word Evans Library

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

11

25

On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library

Pops in the Park ETCP

13

27

Relay for Life* ETCP

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

13

29

Floral Design Evans Library

Genealogy Club Evans Library

13

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Evans Library

13,27

Tiny Tot Story Time Reed Creek Park

14

Building Club Evans Library

14

Open Sewing Harlem Library

15

Crafternoon Harlem Library

MAY 1,15 1,6

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library Doodle Hour Evans Library

2,16

Adult Guitar Club Evans Library

2,16

Adult Walk-In Guitar Lessons Evans Library

15

Environment Matters Lunch & Learn Evans Library

2,16

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Evans Library

15

Gadget Help Evans Library

2,30

Farmers Market ETCP

16

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

3,4,5

Low Down Throw Down 2019 Roller Derby* CCEC

16

Computer Boot Camp II Evans Library

16

FirstOneStep07 Evans Library

4

Cinco Saturday ETCP

JUNE

1,8,15, 29

Creek or Pond Exploration Reed Creek Park

1

Pops in the Park ETCP

1,8,15,29

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

1,8,15,29

Terrific Turtles Reed Creek Park

3

Doodle Hour Harlem Library

3,5

Evans Library Evans Library

3

Super Novas Euchee Creek Library

5,19

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

5

Chess Basics Evans Library

6,13,20, 27

Farmers Market ETCP

6,13,27

Nocturnal Thursdays (8-9pm) Reed Creek Park

6,20

Adult Guitar Club Evans Library

6,20

Adult Walk-In Guitar Lessons Evans Library

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Programs & Events

Community Events

Parks & Recreation

Animal Services

Libraries

Other

6,20

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Evans Library

20

Book Club Harlem Library

7

Simply Science Fridays: Squishy Sensations Reed Creek Park

20

Brown Bag Book Discussion Evans Library

20

FirstOneStep07 Evans Library

20

Gadget help with Alex Euchee Creek Library

21

Bingo for Books Harlem Library

26

Raspberry Pi Pt. 2 Evans Library

8

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

10

AARP Driver Safety Class I ^ Evans Library

10

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

10

Genealogy Club Evans Library

10

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Evans Library

11

Magician and Ventriolquist Keith Karnok Harlem Library

11

Open Sewing Harlem Library

12

Chess Tournament Evans Library

13

AARP Driver Safety Class II ^ Evans Library

13

Brown Bag Discussion: Podcast Evans Library

*Rented Event or Outside Promoter

^Registration Required Prior to Attendance

11

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

11,25

Canasta Evans Library

11,25

Crochet Class Harlem Library

11,18,25

Farmers Market ETCP

12

Estate Planning & Elder Care Evans Library

12

Simply Science Fridays: Extreme Physics!

Reed Creek Park

27

Cord Cutting Evans Library

27

On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library

13

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

28

Simply Science Fridays: Acids & Bases Reed Creek Park

13

Saturday Cinema ETCP

15

Anime Club Euchee Creek Library

15

Monday Night Book Discussion Evans Library

17

Crafternoon Harlem Library

18

Adult Guitar Club Evans Library

18

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

18

Adult Walk-In Guitar Lessons Evans Library

JULY 1

Doodle Hour Doodle Hour

1,3

Doodle Hour Doodle Hour

13

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

1

Super Novas- Purify Water and Biome Euchee Creek Library

13,27

Canasta Evans Library

3,17

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

18

13,27

Crochet Class Harlem Library

Book Club Harlem Library

4

BOOM in the Park ETCP

18

14

Estate Planning & Elder Care Evans Library

Brown Bag Book Discussion Evans Library

6,13,27

18

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Evans Library

14

Simply Science Fridays: Egg Drop or Bust Reed Creek Park

Creek or Pond Exploration (10am - 11am) Reed Creek Park

6,13,27

Really Cool Reptiles (1-2pm) Reed Creek Park

18

FirstOneStep07 Evans Library

17

Anime Club Euchee Creek Library

6,13,27

Terrific Turtles (3pm-4pm) Reed Creek Park

18

Gadget help with Alex Euchee Creek Library

17

Monday Night Book Discussion Evans Library

8

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

22

AARP Driver Safety Class I ^ Evans Library

19

Crafternoon Harlem Library

8

Genealogy Club Evans Library

22

Raspberry Pi Evans Library

19

Environment Matters Lunch & Learn Water Olympics Evans Library

8

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Evans Library

25

AARP Driver Safety Class II ^ Evans Library

9

Open Sewing Open Sewing

11,25

Nocturnal Thursday Reed Creek Park

11

Brown Bag Discussion: Podcast Evans Library

25

On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library

26

Simply Science Fridays: It’s a Small World: Cells!

Reed Creek Park

19

Raspberry Pi Pt.1 Evans Library

20

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

For More Detailed Information: Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information

Spring Sports Sport Duration: 4/15/19 - 5/17/19 BASEBALL T-ball (4yo) 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 13/14

SOFTBALL 7/8 Girls 9/10 Girls 11/12 Girls

VOLLEYBALL

Patriots Park/Riveside Patriots Park/Riveside Patriots Park/Riveside Patriots Park/Riveside Patriots Park/Riveside Riverside Park

9-12 Girls 13-15 Girls

SOCCER

U-6 U8 Boys / U8 Girls U10 Boys / U10 Girls U12 Boys / U12 Girls U14 Coed U18 Coed

Patriots Park Patriots Park Patriots Park

Patriots Park Gym Patriots Park Gym Patriots Park/Riverside Patriots Park/Blanchard Woods Blanchard Woods Blanchard Woods Patriots Park/Blanchard Woods Patriots Park/ Blanchard Woods

Summer Camps Registration April 22 - May 3

LOCATION

CAMP DATES

Basketball Camp ages 6-12 (9am-1pm)

Patriots Park

June 24-28 and July 15-19

Football Camp ages 6-12 (9am-1pm)

Patriots Park

June 10-14 and July 15-19

Soccer Camp ages 6-12 (9am-1pm)

Patriots Park

June 17-21, July 8-12, and July 22-26

Softball Camp ages 6-12 (9am-1pm)

Patriots Park

July 22-26

Baseball Camp ages 6-12 (9am-1pm)

Patriots Park

June 3-7

Volleyball Camp ages 8-12 (9am-1pm)

Patriots Park

June 10-14

CSRA Adventure Camp ages 12-14 (9am-3pm)

Reed Creek Park

June 17-21

Wetland Adventure Camp ages 5-7 (9am-1pm)

Reed Creek Park

June 10-14 and July 15-19

Wetland Adventure Camp ages 8-11 (9am-1pm)

Reed Creek Park

June 24-28 and July 29-Aug 2

Easy Online Registration: Columbiacountyga.gov/sports • Early bird registration discount available • In-Person registration is also available at Patriots Park during the registration period from 8 AM – 5 PM • More information at website or call (706) 863-7523 • Registration for Fall Sports will be held in July 2019

Patriots Park BOBBY WATERS GYM

Membership & Prices Individual Membership- $125 for 12 months or $70 for 6 months Family Membership- $200 for 12 months or $125 for 6 months Senior Individual Membership (Age 55 or over)- $60 for 12 months or $30 for 6 months Senior Family Membership (Age 55 or over)- $100 for 12 months or $50 for 6 months Student Membership (Age 24 or younger with valid School ID)- $50 for 12 months Nonmember/Guest fee- $5 per day for each nonmember/guest

Aerobics $6 per class, $40 for 10 classes, $75 for 20 classes Details: Maggie 443.794.3878 Or Muriel 706.220.0016

Yoga $5 per class

Step Aerobics (Mondays and Thursdays 5:00pm – 5:45pm) Enjoy a fun, energetic workout, while increasing your endurance, strength and overall cardio vascular fitness level.

Strength and Stretch Aerobics (Tuesdays 5:00pm – 6:16pm) This class uses resistance bands, weights, and fitness balls to tone and sculpt your entire body. The class finishes off with a segment of AB work and stretching.

Details: Mary Ellen Smith 706.829.1200

Yin Yoga & Tea (Tuesday’s 10:30am – 11:30am) Enjoy stretching, bending and breathing through slow and wonderful deep stretches that targets connective tissue (fascia). Very fine selections of tea with some munchies are offered for your pleasure.

Classic yoga (Wednesday’s 10:30am – 11:30am) Come and learn to be present in each moment with each posture and leave relaxed, refreshed and renewed.

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Warrior Jiu-Jitsu MMA Academy Low monthly rate Details: Bobby Wilson 706.799.3201

Youth Warriors (8-12yrs) (Mondays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am) Teen & Adult (13 and up) (Mondays and Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30pm) Competition Prep Class (Saturdays 12:30pm – 1:00pm) Martial Arts helps develop self-discipline and focus in all age groups.

Come have some fun learning how to throw a punch and kick, take someone to the ground to grapple and defend yourself when needed.

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FACILITY RENTALS

Columbia County Rental Facilities Savannah Rapids Pavilion 3300 Evans to Locks Rd, Martinez, 30907 A multi-purpose banquet/conference center accommodating groups as small as 12 to as large as 500 (for standing receptions). From the Sycamore Room to the White Oak room, this venue can fill all of your needs! Thinking of something outside? Consider the Dance Pavilion, dating back to the 1880s, the Dining Hall, or the historic BBQ Pit.

Columbia County Exhibition Center 212 Partnership Drive, Grovetown, 30813 Planning a corporate outing or trade show? Consider this venue! The beautiful reception and pre-function area greet visitors with high ceilings and grand Palladian windows. Specially designed carpet with neutral colors offers the opportunity for casual or formal events alike. No matter what type of large event you are planning, this open trade show space offers 34’ high ceilings with light colored walls and finished concrete flooring which is perfect for various exhibitions, tournaments, and forums alike. This area can seat up to 1,250 guests theater style or up to 75, 10’ x 10’ trade show booths.

Two separate concession areas can accommodate events with up to 2,500 attendees.

Eubank Blanchard Center 6868 Cobbham Road, Appling, 30802 Looking to get out of town? Built in 1995, this venue is situated a stone’s throw away from Pollards Corner in Appling, GA. It is an intimate venue, perfect for small parties, family reunions, weddings and receptions. The interior has a capacity of 75 seated; however, the construction of a covered pavilion offers seating for an additional 28 guests at picnic tables.

To learn more about our rental facilities the county has to offer, visit columbiacountyga.gov/venues or call 706.868.3349.

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LIBRARY

Columbia County Libraries: Activities for Everyone!

Did you know that the Columbia County libraries put on hundreds of events each year? Baby and Me classes, Doodle Hour, Minecraft Club and even Estate Planning! The library strives to provide quality services to children and adults in the community in order to meet their informational, recreational and educational needs.

Here is some more information on some of the many events offered by our libraries: AARP Tax Prep is free tax help is provided during tax season on Monday’s at the Harlem (first Monday of the month only) and Euchee Creek libraries and Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s at the Evans Library.

Doodle Hour is offered at the Evans and Harlem libraries and provides adults with an opportunity to unwind and release some stress by coloring and doodling together.

Child Enrichment events take place each week for children 3 years of age and older and have an organized themed story time that features books, felt board stories, songs, interactions between children and parents and a craft time.

Baby and Me is a weekly event for children 2 years old and under and includes stuffed animals and books, stories, felt board, songs and more!

Super Novas will be offered the first Monday of each month at Euchee Creek Library. This science club is targeted for grades 2-5 and their parents! Children will learn about different science topics and gain hands on experience for each topic.

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AARP Drive Safety Class is open to anyone 25 of age and older and you could receive a discount on your auto insurance. Must register with AARP and there is a fee for the required workbook.

Gadget Help With Alex is offered at Evans and Euchee Creek libraries and allows walk-ins to bring in an electronic device and receive easy practical help about the device.

FirstOneStep07 is a support group for new amputees and their family members.

These are some of the many programs offered inside of the Columbia County libraries each month. For more information on a specific event, please visit www.gchrl.org.

Animal Services

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Adoptions or Lost animals!

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App and Website: My County: Columbia County App in your App Store www.Columbiacountyga.gov/community/animals Tours available for children’s groups and schools.

We are always looking for volunteers! Whether it is to give our animals some TLC, help feed and clean or work on adoption days, there is always a need for your help!

Contact Animal Services at 706.541.4077

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4H AND UGA EXTENSION ACTIVITES

2019 Spring & Summer 4-H Activities Columbia County Extension

Adopt-a-Mile: Upcoming clean-up days are Saturday, February 2 and Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Please meet at the Water Utility Office on William Few Pkwy. Must be at least 12 years old. Parents are welcome. Donuts will be provided. Come help keep Columbia County beautiful!

Poultry Judging: Join our Poultry Judging team! This state event tests student’s knowledge and understanding of the standards used in poultry and egg production. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market.

Practices start in February and the contest is held in April.

Cloverbuds Club: Meetings are held the first Monday of every month at the Evans Library from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This club is open to Kindergarten through 4th grades. Upcoming meetings are February 4, March 4, April 1, and May 13. Through a hands-on approach to learning, the 4-H Cloverbuds program helps younger students gain skills that can be used in school and throughout life.

Middle School 4-H Club: 6th – 8th graders meet the first Tuesday of every month at Evans and Harlem Library or the first Thursday at the 4-H Office from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Upcoming meetings are February 5 & 7, March 5 & 7, and April 2 & 4. Activities include hands on learning and exploration.

County Council: 9th – 12th graders meet the second Thursday of every month at the 4-H office from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Upcoming meetings are February 14, March 14, April 18, and May 9. Join Columbia County 4-H as we continue our journey through Legendary Life Skills!

4-H Clover Dance: 4th through 6th graders, come out and dance!

Join us for our Clover Dance Friday, March 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. We will have a DJ, a dance floor, and pizza and snacks for sale! Wear your 4-H green and come dance with your friends! Fee: $5 MilkMake Contest: Open to 5th through 7th graders, this contest focuses on creating a milk based drink. The event will be held Thursday, March 28 at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. Recipes will be judged on use of dairy, nutrition, and creativity. Recipes must be entered by the end of February to be considered for selections.

Winners will receive a trophy and a t-shirt!

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TO REGISTER: (All Programs are free, unless otherwise noted. 706.541.4011 Note: 4-H specialty clubs such as Archery, Robotics, Craft, Culinary, Horse, and Rabbit will open back up in September 2019. Registration for the Shotgun team begins Jan. 2019.

Vidalia Onion Fundraiser: Is your child interested in attending one of our award winning summer camps? Sell your way to summer camp by participating in our Vidalia Onion fundraiser!

20% of the total order will go straight towards your child’s camp costs! Individual orders may be placed through the UGA Extension 4-H office beginning in February. Call the 4-H office to check on current pricing and to place your order.

4-H Summer Camp Schedule: ALL of our camps fill up EXTREMELY fast. Please register early to make sure your child has a spot! Prices are an estimated cost for the camp. Prices may change at time of registration. Registration for Cloverleaf Camp will open on February 4. All other camps are now taking $75 deposits. All camps are 5 days and residential. Transportation is provided to all camps EXCEPT Senior Extreme Camp and Marine Resources Camp. For more info on what each camp entails, please visit www.georgia4h.org/ then click 4-H Centers tab at the top of the page.

May 27-31 Senior Camp Rock Eagle (Eatonton), Grades 9-12 ($390) - Limited Space June 3-7 Junior Camp - Camp Jekyll (Jekyll Island) , Grades 7 & 8 ($390) - 25 spots Available June 10-14 Sr. Extreme - Rock Eagle (Eatonton), Grades 9-12 ($375) - Limited Space July 1-5 Wilderness Challenge Camp – Wahsega (Dahlonega, Grades 6-8. Must be 12 yrs old by 07/01/19 ($400) - Very Limited July 8-12 & July 15-19 Marine Resources - Burton (Tybee Island), Grades 6-8 ($345) - Limited Space July 15-19 Cloverleaf Camp – Wahsega (Dahlonega) , Grades 4-6 ($350) - 175 spots available

Wildwood Park Camping Open Year Round Daily Rate ranges: $10-$20 based on camp site or primitive location Season Pass & Discounts Available: Check website for pricing: https://bit.ly/2CHUCec

One of the largest boat ramps on Clarks Hill Lake

The area’s best spot for fishing and boating activities

Pavilions and Picnic Shelters available for rent

Continuously voted the “Best Campground” in Columbia County

by Metro Spirit and Columbia County Magazine

Columbia County Recycling Centers: Locations:

William Few Facility 1960 William Few Parkway Grovetown

Riverside Facility 3 Dolphin Way, Evans

• Electronics & Computer Equipment: anything with a cord is accepted including cell phones, computers, game consoles, laptops, printers, rechargeable batteries, and TVs • Plastics: Currently, Columbia County only accepts types 1 and 2 plastics.

• Paper and Cardboard • Metal and Aluminum: Drink Cans, Rinsed Foods Cans, Scrap Metal, Aluminum Foil & Baking Pans are only accepted if they are residue free • Appliances: anything with a cord is accepted • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs • Ink Cartridges: name brand cartridges only. *Fees may apply.

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CELEBRATE

Columbia CountyStyle Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information

Mark your calendar for the

BOOM! in the Park (19th Annual)

July 4th Evans Towne Center Park