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Ongoing
- Evans on Ice will run through Jan. 15, 2024 at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit https://evansonice.com.
- Bela Family Dentistry will donate a smile makeover to a veteran. To nominate a veteran, submit a photo of his/her smile and a short nomination story at https://www.beladentistry.com/veteran-smile-makeover/. The nomination deadline is Dec. 18, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 25. Bela Family Dentistry locations include Augusta, Aiken, Edgefield, Wagener, Lexington, Newberry and Columbia, S.C.
- The Holiday Market at the Marina started Nov. 12 and will be held every Sunday through Dec. 17 from noon to 4 p.m.
- The Annual Christmas in Hopelands event will feature a walk-through exhibit features over two miles of illuminated displays and lighted pathways, along with over 100,000 lights. The event will run from Dec. 9-22 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A shuttle will depart from Citizens Park, 1060 Banks Mill Road from 5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place.
Sunday, Dec. 10
- Christmas at First Sunday, will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton way as the church celebrate Christmas with music from our Adult Choir and orchestra. This free, family friendly concert will be sure to help celebrate the season.
- The North Augusta Christmas parade will be Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in downtown North Augusta. For more information, visit the North Augusta Lions Club Facebook page.
- Christmas Blast will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Stevens Creek Church Augusta campus, 600 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta. There will be pictures with Santa, food trucks and fireworks. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Edgefield County’s annual Tour of Churches walking tour will begin at 3 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church on Buncombe Street. The tour includes First Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Edgefield United Methodist Church. At each church, a part of the Christmas Story will be told, and actors, playing the parts of Mary, Joseph, the Angels, the Shepherds, and the Wise Men, will lead the walking procession from church to church. A bus will be provided for those who prefer not to walk. Following the Tour, a Christmas reception will be held at the Society’s house museum, Magnolia Dale, on Norris Street across from the Methodist Church.
Monday, Dec. 11
- The Grovetown City Council will meet for its work session at 6 p.m. and its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
- The Columbia County Management and Internal Services Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
- The Columbia County Development and Planning Services Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
- The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
- The Columbia County Public Works and Engineer Service Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
- The Columbia County Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Building located at 4781 Hereford Farm Road in Evans.
- The Richmond County Board of Education will have a committee meeting at 4 p.m. and a regular meeting following the committee meeting or at 6 p.m. in the board room auditorium at 864 Broad St.
- Dugout Theater presents: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will be shown at SRP Park. Gates open at 5:45 p.m. and the movie will begin at 6:45 p.m. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
Thursday, Dec. 14
- The Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library Board will meet at the Columbia County Library in Evans from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- The Columbia County Library Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Columbia County Library in Evans.
Friday, Dec. 15
- The Augusta Ballet will present The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit https://www.thecenterofcc.com/event/augusta-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker/.
- The Christmas Trail will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4207 Wheeler Road in Martinez. This is a walk through Christmas experience with lights, carolers, food and more. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- The Columbia County Recreation Board will meet at 9 a.m. at Security Federal Bank located at 7004 Evans Town Center Blvd.
Saturday, Dec. 16
- The Hoofbeats & Christmas Carols parade will take place in downtown Aiken. Visit the Hoofbeats & Christmas Carols parade Facebook page for details.
- The Nutcracker Tea will take place at the Aiken Historical Museum at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Parents and children can dress up and meet cast members of the Aiken Civic Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aikencivicballetcompany/1058444?ref=website#.
- The Christmas Trail will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4207 Wheeler Road in Martinez. This is a walk-through Christmas experience with lights, carolers, food and more. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Appling Christmas Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Appling.
- A Langley Pond Christmas will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Langley Pond Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Sunday, Dec. 17
- The Nutcracker Tea will take place at the Aiken Historical Museum at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Parents and children can dress up and meet cast members of the Aiken Civic Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aikencivicballetcompany/1058444?ref=website#.
- The Harlem Globetrotters World Tour will take place at 5 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. For tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/events-tickets/.
Tuesday, Dec. 19
- The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
- Christmas candlelight service at Victory will take place at 7 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church. For more information, visit the Facebook event.
Thursday, Dec. 21
- The Harlem City Council will meet for its work session and regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building at 110 W. Milledgeville Road.
- The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Evans Government Center complex.
Saturday, Feb. 17
- A book signing and reading with Astronaut Susan Still Kilrain will be held at the Augusta Museum of History at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
