The Current - Fall/Winter 2019

Current guide Fall/Winter 2019

the CO MMUNI TY & L EI S UR E

YOUR COMMUNITY

Programs & Events CALENDAR INSIDE

Parks GUIDE

LETTER

FROM THE 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 155,000.

Columbia County offers a wonderful quality of life; from our parks, greenspace and fun community events to our many friendly neighborhoods.

Columbia County is currently working on several large projects, many of which positively impact our Community and Leisure Services division. The Performing Arts Center construction began early in 2018 with the completion date for the $34 million project set for fall 2020. The new Grovetown Library construction has begun, and this $3.5 million project will be complete early 2020.

There are currently four park projects underway. The upgrades to Patriots Park will include new fields, new concession and restroom 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.

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

02

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 706.868.3484 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 706.868.3484 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

04

Community & Leisure Services

06

Fall/Winter 2019

14

Patriots Park

15

Rental Facilities &

Parks Map

Venues

Parks & Recreation

Library

06

Information

08

Community Events

09-12

Programs & Community Events Calendar

13

Fall Sports

16 17

Animal Services

18

4H & UGA Extension

19

Memorial Wall & Camping FALL / WINTER 2019

03

MEET

COMMUNITY & LEISURE SERVICES

Columbia County is well-known for being a desirable place to live, work, and play.

Providing a variety of convenient and accessible public spaces for recreation and cultural arts opportunities plays a major role in creating a community’s identity, sense of place, and the “quality of life” experienced by its residents.

A

s Columbia County continues to grow, so has the need for additional parks, athletic fields, trails, and cultural arts spaces. In 2016, residents voted to approve a general obligation bond to fund $60 million worth of projects related to quality of life enhancements in Columbia County. Many of those projects are now underway, with some even projected to open before the end of the year.

The Columbia County Performing Arts Center, a $34 million, state-of-the art venue, is currently under construction in The Plaza at Evans Towne Center, and is slated to open in the fall of 2020. The 84,000 square-foot facility, with over 2,100 seats, will host Broadway style theatrical shows, family shows, comedy acts, concerts, and other performances.

If you’ve ever been out to Patriots Park during a busy night of youth sports, you have likely experienced the infamous and dangerous traffic congestion within the park, caused primarily by the lack of connectivity and parking spaces. The primary goal of the Patriots Park expansion project is to address these issues. With roadways now connecting the park’s two main sections, as well as an additional entrance/exit off of William Few Parkway, there will now be three ways in and three ways out of the park. To address the ever growing demand for athletic field space in the county, a 530’ x 380’ “mega field” is being constructed, complete with field lights and a restroom/concessions building.

Grading the space as one large open field, as opposed to dividing it up into pre-determined sized portions, gives the space more versatility and allows the Parks and Recreation staff greater scheduling flexibility. Construction will be complete in the fall 2019, with use of the athletics field likely becoming available in spring 2020.

Patriots Park Expansion Project >

04

The Massive Splash at Gateway Park >

Performing Arts Center >

The construction of Lakeside Park will also address the growing demand for athletic field space. This park, located off of Panther Crossing near Lakeside High School, will feature four (4) lighted multipurpose athletic fields that can be used for soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby, and more. Walking trails exist throughout the perimeter of the park, surrounding the playing fields and leading through the nearby wooded areas. The park will also feature a playground as well as a restroom/concessions building. Unique to the Lakeside project is the addition of six (6) lighted tennis courts, which is another type of athletic facility in high demand.

Construction of Lakeside Park is set to be complete in the fall of 2019.

Of all the current park projects underway, Gateway Park, located in Grovetown next to the Columbia County Exhibition Center, is anticipated to receive the most use.

This park’s signature feature will be a destination splash pad with dozens of water-play elements. The centerpiece of the spray park will be a feature called “The Massive Splash,” which is a four-bucket unit, atop a 15-foot structure, that offers 360 degrees of random dump splashes.

Adjacent to the splash pad will be a large playground, similar in size to the one at Evans Towne Center Park.

Surrounding the playground and splash pad will be plenty

of shaded benches to sit and watch your little ones having a blast. A large covered pavilion, situated on the side of the restroom/concessions building, and overlooking the playground and splash pad, will quickly become a popular space to reserve for birthday parties. Beyond the play area will lie a 150,000 square foot open meadow, circled by a concrete walking path. This space is designed for passive recreation, events, and festivals. This park is also on schedule to be complete in the fall of 2019.

The new Grovetown Library has also broken ground, and will be located next to City Hall on Old Wrightsboro Road. The design for this building is very similar to the recently constructed library in Harlem, which opened in 2017. Operations and staff from the Euchee Creek Library will move to the new Grovetown Library when it opens. The Euchee Creek Library building will then be repurposed to accommodate expanding needs in other areas. The Grovetown Library’s anticipated completion is summer 2020.

FALL / WINTER 2019

05

CLARKS HILL LAKE

CLARKS HILL

14

RD

SAV A NNA H

RAY OWEN S RD

47

Wildwood Park

GA Highway

US Highway

Park Marker

RI

Interstate

R VE

SVIL LE R

A

Blanchard Woods Park

Y

BL A

WI LL I

KW E MF W P

RD ILLE

LOU ISV

UNIO N

M

LE

REN S RD HARL EM W

06

N

RL

SA N

E EL

D

H ER S

WY

13

EXIT 200 RD

EXIT 199

WALTON WAY

ER R D

WRIGHTSBORO RD

AUGUSTA

278

FORT GORDON

PRY

1 km

WASHINGTON

ES E X

1 mi

78

WY WATCH PK

ON

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA

HARLEM HW Y

10

RD

YJ

GROVETOWN

W

PKW Y

W

RD BORO TS H G RI

A

EXIT 195 EXIT 196

BB

Euchee Creek Greenway

D ER LL

OLD

Gateway Park

HA R

GORDON

EXIT 194

CA

BO

RD

EXIT 190

I LOUIS V

Harlem Park

FLO W I

IN

11

Reed Creek Interpretive Park RI VE R

H

HTSB ORO

EV A

S YES IE D

OLD

6

Blanchard Park

OL

D KS R OC

L TO EVAN S Lakeside Park

JIMM

D UT R

E OV GR

RD WN TO

RD

RD

C RY

WRIG

OLD

5 3

223

Evans Towne Center Park

AR

Savannah Rapids Park

7

IR BELA

D LE WISTON R

20

RD

HC

F RD ERRY RD

EVANS D 1 MARTINEZ

Patriots Park

WAY

UT

EVANS TOWN CENTER BLVD

4

BS

SO

28

R NS

RE M RD HE F ORD FAR

COLUMB IA

CL A

9

G IB

APP LING HARLEM RD

UI LO

232

RD

Riverside Park ANUS M C RD HA R DY M RONALD REAGAN DR

10

NATU RE’S

12

2

APPLING

EXIT 183

Y

BAS TO N

OLD WASHINGT ON RD

KW

S TE VENS CRE EK R D

Lonnie Morris, Sr. Park

D

104

P OD

D

8

RD

FU RY’S

TUBMA N RD

N MA

ELLS RD

TUB

47

GT ON RD

GW

HIN

N. BE LAIR

WA S

N CHARD R D

221

RIVERW O

150

COBBHAM RD

MILLEDGEVILLE R D

520

Parks Information Columbia County

1

Baseball/Softball Football/Lacrosse Tennis Court Playground

Restrooms Soccer Tennis Walking/Jogging Trail

BMX Biking Soccer Skatepark

Cross Country Course Pavilion Rentals

9

10

EVANS TOWNE CENTER PARK

GATEWAY PARK

212 Partnership Drive, Grovetown Playground Splash Pad Running/Walking Path Pavilions/Shelters

6

11

12 (Opening FALL 2019)

LAKESIDE PARK

2000 Panther Way, Evans Athletic Fields Tennis Courts Playground

Memorial Wall Amphitheater Splash Pad Playgrounds

Pavilion Rentals Walking/Jogging Path (around mini lake)

PATRIOTS PARK

Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Football Fields Walking/Jogging Trail

REED CREEK NATURE PARK & INTERPRETIVE CENTER Science Center Nature Walk – boardwalk like

Garden Back Porch

RIVERSIDE PARK

4331 Hardy McManus Road, Evans

Open Meadow For Events & Passive Recreation

13

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

Pavilion Rentals Playground Tennis Courts Sand Volleyball Court

SAVANNAH RAPIDS PARK

3300 Evans-to-Locks Road, Martinez

385 Church Street, Harlem

7

MEMORIAL GARDENS

3820 Park Lane, Martinez

Pavilion Rentals Bike Rentals Dog Park

HARLEM PARK

Baseball/Softball Tennis Court

Playground Tennis Court

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

7016 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans

5

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

4

PARKS & RECREATION

1951 Appling Harlem Highway, Appling

BLANCHARD WOODS PARK 4600 Blanchard Woods Road, Evans

3

8

BLANCHARD PARK

4541 Dewey Drive, Martinez

2

MAP

Playground Pavilion Rentals

(Opening FALL 2019)

14

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

FALL/WINTER 2019

07

CALENDAR

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

Towne Center Carnival July 13 & August 10

Come one, come all: Columbia County and REC TEC Grills are bringing the carnival to Evans Towne Center Park. Over 20 rides and games for children ages 2-10. Take a ride on the Kid Kopter, test your speed and agility on the 60ft Obstacle Challenge, and take a spin on the Whirlybird ride. Carnival rides, carnival games, food trucks, face painting, train rides on the Sparkle Express and MORE! Evans Towne Center Park | 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd $10/all-you-can-ride ticket (advance) \ $15 at the gate Free Event!

Trick or Treat Street Thursday, October 31 — 5pm-8pm

Come on out to Evans Towne Center Park for everyone’s favorite Halloween event! Dress up the kids and come have a fun, safe, candyfilled night!

Kidsfest

November 2 — 10am-3pm Columbia County Exhibition Center Join the Circus at Kidsfest! Watch fire breathers, visit the fortune teller, and be amazed by the stilt walkers!

TWO sessions available: 10am-12pm 1pm-3pm

Farmers Markets

Free Event!

Join us each Thursday from 4PM-8PM for the Farmers Market!

Local farmers, producers, and craft vendors! The first Thursday of Every month is our Monthly Market Kickoff with food trucks, beverage tent, live entertainment, food stands, local artisans, Kids’ Fun Zone, and more!

Every Thursday through October - 4pm-8pm

Saturday Cinemas

Free Event!

Please join us for a FREE movie night! Movies will begin at dark.

July 13: Mary Poppins Returns August 10: The Sandlot September 7: Dumbo

October 5: Fantastic Beasts Double Feature November 9: Incredibles & Incredibles 2

Free Event!

Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 7 — 12pm-10pm Kick off the Christmas Season with Columbia County’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Walk around the amazing displays, Ice Skate at Evans on Ice, sip on some hot cocoa, then watch as our magical dancing tree comes to life!

COMING

The Big Leap

Saturday, February 29, 2020 KNOT Your Average Wedding | TheBigLeap2020.com

08

2020

CALENDAR

Programs & Events Columbia County

FALL/WINTER 2019

Community Events

Parks & Recreation

Animal Services

Libraries

*Rented Event or Outside Promoter

Other

^Registration Required Prior to Attendance

Highlighted Events ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER CARE

Every 2nd Friday at 11AM, Columbia County Library

FARMERS MARKET

Every Thursday, July-Oct, Evans Towne Center Park

TINY TOTS STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) Every Monday at 10AM, Reed Creek Park

ADULT GUITAR

1st & 3rd Thursday, Columbia County Library (Walk-in lessons at 4PM, Club meets at 6PM)

JULY

TEEN GUITAR

2nd & 4th Tuesday, Columbia County Library (Beginner lessons at 4PM, Club meets at 6PM)

CHILD ENRICHMENT

(Fun hour of stories, songs dancing & crafts) Euchee Creek Library - Every Wed, July-Nov. Harlem Library - Every Tuesday, Aug-Dec.

SCIENCE & NATURE CLUB - HOMESCHOOL AGES 5-7, Reed Creek Park

NATURE EXPLORERS - HOMESCHOOL AGES 5-7, Reed Creek Park

8/13 - 9/17 - every Tuesday & Thursday, 10-11AM 11/5 - 12/10 - every Tuesday & Thursday, 10-11AM

NATURE EXPLORERS - AFTERSCHOOL AGES 8-11, Reed Creek Park 8/13 - 9/17 - every Tuesday, 4:30-5:45PM 8/13 - 9/17 - every Thursday, 4:30-5:30PM 11/5 - 12/10 - every Tuesday, 4:30-5:45PM 11/5 - 12/10 - every Thursday, 4:30-5:30PM

8/13 - 9/17 - every Tuesday, 12:30-1:45PM 8/13 - 9/17 - every Thursday, 1:30-2:45PM 11/5 - 12/10 - every Tuesday, 12:30-1:45PM 11/5 - 12/10 - every Thursday, 1:30-2:45PM

9,23

Open Sewing^ Harlem Library

12

Adoption Event CC Animal Services

12

Science Fridays: Exploring Acids & Bases Reed Creek Park

13

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

13,19

TiLT Together Parenting Group Euchee Creek Library

13

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

13

Towne Center Carnival & Saturday Cinema Evans Towne Center Park

1-8

Virtues Camp Registration^ Columbia County Library

9

Animals in the CSRA Columbia County Library

1-31

Kindness Bombing 101 for Kids Columbia County Library

9

Building Club Columbia County Library

1,15

Pinochle Columbia County Library

10

Bad Kitty Chapter Book Party^ Columbia County Library

Young Makers Columbia County Library

10,24

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Euchee Creek Library

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

10

Space Lounge Columbia County Library

3

Play Cafe, 2-5 year olds Columbia County Library

11,25

Crochet Class Harlem Library

3,17

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

14,21,28

11-14

Camp NanoWriMo Columbia County Library

3

Teen Crafternoon Columbia County Library

Peach State Summer Showcase* Columbia County Exhibition Center

15

Story & Craft Columbia County Library

4

BOOM! in the Park Evans Towne Center Park

11

Pod Squad Discussion Columbia County Library

15,25

Makerspace Columbia County Library

5

Star Wars Double Feature Columbia County Library

11

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

15

Monday Night Book Discussion Columbia County Library

6

Creek Exploration Reed Creek Park

11

Therapy Dogs Columbia County Library

16

6

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

11,18,25

7

Camp NanoWriMo Columbia County Library

Eat Local CSRA cooking class for kids^ Columbia County Library

Birds on the Brink of Extinction with Fiona the Parrot Columbia County Library

18

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

11,25

Canasta Columbia County Library

18

Brown Bag Book Discussion Columbia County Library

8-12

National Summer Learning Week Columbia County Library

11

Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library

18

SCORE Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library

8

CCO Genealogy Club Columbia County Library

11

18

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Columbia County Library

8

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Pizza Central in Evans

Nocturnal Thursdays: All About Frogs Reed Creek Park

18

FirstOneStep07 Columbia County Library

1 1,3

FALL/WINTER 2019

09

...continued

Programs & Events

Community Events

Parks & Recreation

Animal Services

Libraries

Other

*Rented Event or Outside Promoter

^Registration Required Prior to Attendance

18

Book Club Harlem Library

8

Pod Squad Discussion Columbia County Library

SEPTEMBER

19

Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library

8

3,10,17, 24

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Columbia County Library

19

Summer Learning Program Ends Columbia County Library

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

8,22

Canasta Columbia County Library

4

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

22

Raspberry Pi Columbia County Library

8,22

Crochet Class Harlem Library

4,18

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

22

AARP Driver Safety Class I^ Columbia County Library

8

Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library

5,19

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Columbia County Library

23

Baby Explorers, 0-2 yrs Columbia County Library

10

7

Saturday Cinema Evans Towne Center Park

23,30

Baby & Me Euchee Creek Library

Towne Center Carnival & Saturday Cinema Evans Towne Center Park

CCO Genealogy Club Columbia County Library

VA Benefits for Long Term Care Columbia County Library

10

9

24

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

11

9

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

25

Nocturnal Thursdays: Interesting Insects Reed Creek Park

Bishop Mark Walden CC Exhibition Center

12

CCO Genealogy Club Columbia County Library

9

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Pizza Central in Evans

25

On the Same Page Book Club Euchee Creek Library

12

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

10,17,24

Baby & Me Euchee Creek Library

25

AARP Driver Safety Class II^ Columbia County Library

12

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Pizza Central in Evans

10,24

Open Sewing Harlem Library

13

Building Club Columbia County Library

11,25

26

Science Friday’s: It’s a Small World (Cells)!

Reed Creek Park

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Euchee Creek Library

13,27

Open Sewing Harlem Library

12

Columbia County State of Community Address*^ CC Exhibition Center

14,28

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Euchee Creek Library

12

Pod Squad Discussion Columbia County Library

15

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

12

15

Book Club Harlem Library

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

AUGUST

15

SCORE Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library

12,26

Crochet Class Harlem Library

12,26

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Columbia County Library

15

Canasta Columbia County Library

1,15

Makerspace - Cosplay Edition Columbia County Library

Southeast Spas Blowout* CC Exhibition Center

15

Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library

2-4

FirstOneStep07 Columbia County Library

12

Pinochle Columbia County Library

16

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

5,19

Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library

14

Young Makers Columbia County Library

17

Adoption Event CC Animal Services

5

Adoption Event CC Animal Services

14

Super Novas Science Club Euchee Creek Library

19

Own the Woods Festival*^ Blanchard Woods Park

5

Monday Night Book Discussion Columbia County Library

14

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

21

Story & Craft Columbia County Library

5,7

Crafternoon Harlem Library

16

Baby & Me Euchee Creek Library

22

Makerspace Columbia County Library

6,13,20

On the Same Page Book Club Euchee Creek Library

16

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

25

Monday Night Book Discussion Columbia County Library

7,21

My UnReal Wedding Expo* CC Exhibition Center

16

Last Day To Turn In Summer Learning Logs Columbia County Library

27

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

7

ESL Class Registration Columbia County Library

17 17

Building Club Columbia County Library

27

Creek Exploration Reed Creek Park

27

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

30

Tabletop Gaming Columbia County Library

10

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

18

Teen Crafternoon Columbia County Library

6

NanoWrimo Lead Up Workshop Columbia County Library

18-20

Hispanic Festival* Evans Towne Center Park

18

Crafternoon^ Harlem Library

7

Young Makers Columbia County Library

21

Story & Craft Columbia County Library

19

Book Club Harlem Library

8,22

Open Sewing^ Harlem Library

21

Creek Exploration Reed Creek Park

19

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

9

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Euchee Creek Library

21

Makerspace Columbia County Library

19

Brown Bag Book Discussion Columbia County Library

10

Science & Coffee Hour: Skulls, Scat & Tracks Reed Creek Park

21

Monday Night Book Discussion Columbia County Library

19

Young Makers Columbia County Library

24

On the Same Page Book Club Euchee Creek Library

19

FirstOneStep07 Columbia County Library

10

Pod Squad Discussion Columbia County Library

24

Makerspace - Cosplay Edition Columbia County Library

20

Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library

10

21

Navy Federal Movie Night* Evans Towne Center Park

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

26

Halloween Festival Reed Creek Park

10,24

Crochet Class^ Harlem Library

28

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

24

Local Snake Identification Reed Creek Park

10,24

31

Trick or Treat Street Evans Towne Center Park

Author Visit From Delia Owens Columbia County Library

Canasta Columbia County Library

24

10

26

On the Same Page Book Club Euchee Creek Library

Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library

12

26

Makerspace Columbia County Library

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

12

26

Science & Coffee Hour: Keystone Species Reed Creek Park

Adoption Event CC Animal Services

12

KISS Family Reunion* Evans Towne Center Park

12

Creek Exploration Reed Creek Park

14

Brilliant Birds Reed Creek Park

14

CCO Genealogy Club Columbia County Library

14

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

14

OCTOBER 1,8,15, 22,29

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Columbia County Library

NOVEMBER 1

NanoWrimo Kick Off Columbia County Library

2

Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park

2

KidsFest 2019^ CC Exhibition Center

3,10,17, 24

NanoWrimo Write In Columbia County Library

4

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

4

Young Makers Columbia County Library

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Pizza Central in Evans

5,12,19

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Columbia County Library

16

Building Club Columbia County Library

5,12,19

Baby & Me Euchee Creek Library

16

Crafternoon^ Harlem Library

6

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

17

Book Club Harlem Library

6,20

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

1,8,15, 22,29

Baby & Me Euchee Creek Library

2,7

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

2,16

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

3

Science & Coffee Hour: Flora & Fauna on Reed Creek Reed Creek Park

3,17

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Columbia County Library

17

7

Pre-Legislative Breakfast^* Savannah Rapids Pavillion

5

Wetland Walk Reed Creek Park

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

17

7

Teen Crafternoon Columbia County Library

5

Saturday Cinema Evans Towne Center Park

Brown Bag Book Discussion Columbia County Library

17

7,21

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Columbia County Library

5-6

Police Benevolent Association Fundraiser* CC Exhibition Center

SCORE Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library

17

FirstOneStep07 Columbia County Library

9

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

18

Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library

9

Adoption Event CC Animal Services

11

9

Saturday Cinema Evans Towne Center Park

DECEMBER

11

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

2

Young Makers Columbia County Library

11

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Pizza Central in Evans

2,4

Doodle Hour Columbia County Library

12,26

Open Sewing^ Harlem Library

13,27

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Euchee Creek Library

3,17,24, 31

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Columbia County Library

14

On the Same Page Book Club Euchee Creek Library

4,18

14

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

14

12

On the Same Page Book Club Euchee Creek Library

12

Columbia County Genealogical Society Euchee Creek Library

12,26

Crochet Class^ Harlem Library

12,26

Canasta Columbia County Library

Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library

12

Pod Squad Discussion Columbia County Library

4

Adoption Event CC Animal Services

12

Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library

5,19

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Columbia County Library

14

Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library

Crochet Class^ Harlem Library

5

Teen Crafternoon Columbia County Library

14

Exploring Acids & Bases Reed Creek Park

14

Pod Squad Discussion Columbia County Library

7

Egg Drop or Bust!

Reed Creek Park

16

Story & Craft Columbia County Library

14

Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library

7

Christmas Tree Lighting Evans Towne Center Park

16

Makerspace Columbia County Library

14,28

Canasta Columbia County Library

9

CCO Genealogy Club Columbia County Library

19

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

15-17

Peach Belt Conference Soccer Championships* Blanchard Woods Park

9

Family Movie Night Euchee Creek Library

19

Brown Bag Book Discussion Columbia County Library

15

Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library

9

Pub Fiction Book Discussion Pizza Central in Evans

19

FirstOneStep07 Columbia County Library

10

Open Sewing Harlem Library

19

15

Augusta Coin Exchange Fall Coin Show* CC Exhibition Center

Book Club Harlem Library Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library

16

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Columbia County Library

20

Creek Exploration Reed Creek Park

10

18

Story & Craft Columbia County Library

11

Fiber Arts Craft and Chat Euchee Creek Library

18

Makerspace Columbia County Library

18

Monday Night Book Discussion Columbia County Library

20

Crafternoon^ Harlem Library

21

Adult Time Out Euchee Creek Library

21

Book Club Harlem Library

21

Brown Bag Book Discussion Columbia County Library

21

FirstOneStep07 Columbia County Library

21-Jan 3

Evans On Ice* Evans Towne Center Park

22-24

Junior League of AugustaHoliday Market* CC Exhibition Center

23

Catch the Sun Reed Creek Park

30

NanoWrimo Wrap Up Columbia County Library

12

NOVEMBER 21, 2

019 - JANUARY 6, 2020

The fun is back! Visit evansonice.com.

For More Detailed Information: FALL / WINTER 2018 Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information

11

FALL Sports Registration: July 29th – August 9th All leagues offered and locations below:

BASEBALL— Riverside Park

SOCCER—

• 5/6 T-ball • 7/8 Coach Pitch • 9-15 Live Pitch

•

•

• • •

•

SOFTBALL— Patriots Park • 7/8 Coach Pitch • 9-11 Live Pitch

VOLLEYBALL— Patriots Park Gym • 9-12 Girls • 13-15 Girls

U6 Coed– Patriots Park and Riverside (or Blanchard Woods depending on availability and league size) U8 Boys and U8 Girls – Patriots Park and Riverside (or Blanchard Woods) U10 Boys and U10 Girls – Blanchard Woods U12 Boys and U12 Girls – Blanchard Woods U14 Coed Patriots Park and/or Blanchard Woods Stadium U18 Coed Blanchard Woods Stadium

FOOTBALL— • 5/6 Flag football – Patriots Park • 7/8 Tackle – Blanchard Park (equipment included) • 9/10 Tackle – Blanchard Park (equipment included) • 11/12 Tackle – Blanchard Park (equipment included)

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 on website or call (706) 863-7523 • Registration for Winter Sports will be held end of October 2019

FALL / WINTER 2019

13

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.

14

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.

RESOURCE

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.

FALL/WINTER 2019

15

RESOURCE

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:

Featured Library Events Author Visit from Delia Owens Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7:00 PM - Hardin Auditorium Author Visit from Delia Owens, New York Times bestselling nature writer, author of Where the Crawdads Sing. She will discuss her debut novel about an unforgettable young woman making her way in the wilds of North Carolina.

NanoWrimo, Evans Library, Dates and Times Below Have you ever said, “Someday, I’d like to write a book?” Turn that “someday” into “TODAY” and join us for a fun, informal introduction to National Novel Writing Month, an annual writing challenge for authors of all stripes.

Camp NanoWrimo – Every Sun. In July From 2:30 – 4:30 PM NanoWrimo Lead Up Workshop – Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2:30 – 4:30 PM NanoWrimo Kickoff – Friday, Nov. 1, 6:00 – 8:00 PM NanoWrimo Write-In – every Sunday in Nov. from 2:30 – 4:30 PM NanoWrimo Wrap-Up – Saturday, November 30, 2:30 – 4:30 PM 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.

16

Animal Services

Simple

Steps!

Adoptions or Lost animals!

step 1

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

step 2

step 3 FALL/WINTER 2019

17

RESOURCE

4H AND UGA EXTENSION

4-H and UGA Extension WEB

Extension.uga.edu/county-offices/columbia.html

LOCATION

6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA (706) 541-4011

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SERVICES AVAILABLE: Soil Testing - $9 per sample – for home lawns and gardens. Soil analysis can be either e-mailed or mailed and provides the pH W Potassium Zinc, Lime requirement, Phosphorus Magnesium Water Testing – Ponds, House Hold Well, E-Coli test, New Home Loan Closing Test Pesticide License Help Resources for lawn and garden care 4-H Youth Development 4-H Clubs – Clay Pigeon Shooting Sports Club, Rabbit & Cavy Club, Archery Club, Trailblazers Equestrian Club, Robotics Team Family & Consumer Sciences Resources

Visit our website or stop by to learn more about the great offerings provided by the UGA Extension Office in Columbia County.

18

Honor our Servicemen and Servicewomen by honoring their service to our country. For a one-time fee, dedicate a plaque to be displayed on the Columbia County Military Memorial Wall located behind the Evans Library. Please contact Stephanie Kingdom, Construction & Facilities Management, for more information.

Stephanie Kingdom, Project Specialist V 706.312.7131 | skingdom@columbiacountyga.gov

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

FALL/WINTER 2019

19

CELEBRATE

Columbia CountyStyle

Mark your calendar for the

Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 7, 2019 Evans Towne Center Park