Calendar of events: Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, meetings and more

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Sunday, Jan. 14

• The Jewish Community will host Perspectives on Hate: A program that examines the impact of hate, bigotry, antisemitism, and racism on present day society.  The program will begin at 1 p.m. in the Linda Beazley Room at the Richmond County Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St. The event is being cosponsored by the Augusta Jewish Museum and the Jewish Community Center and Federation of Augusta (JCCFA).

Monday, Jan. 15

• A MLK Day Celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at Liberty Park Community Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jamyle J.D. Searcy, Sr., pastor at New Direction Christian Center. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 706-250-0384. 
  

Tuesday, Jan. 16

• The Richmond County Board of Education will have its committee and regular board meeting. The committee meeting will start at 4 p.m. and the regular board will immediately follow the committee meeting. The meetings will take place at the Richmond County Board of Education Board Room Auditorium on the 1^st flood at 864 Broad St. 
• The Augusta Richmond County Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the commission chamber located on the second floor of the Municipal Building.
• The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Evans Government Center. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov. 
• The Columbia County Board of Elections will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Board of Elections office in building G3 of the Evans Government Center Complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov. 

Wednesday, Jan. 17

• Brown Bag History Series will be held at the Augusta Museum of History. The presentation will be given by Dr. LeeAnn Caldwell. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org. 
• Keeping the Dream Alive: Why Dr. King’s Message Still Matters (16^th annual Interfaith Celebration will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. For more information, visit sacredheartaugusta.org. 

Thursday, Jan. 18

• The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium in the Evans Government Center. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov. 
• The Harlem City Council will hold a work session at 7 p.m. at the Harlem Public Safety Building. For more information, visit harlemga.gov.
• The City of Grovetown Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Grovetown City Hall. For more information, visit the City of Grovetown website.

Friday, Jan. 19

• Fake It to Make It, the lip synch challenge will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com. 

Saturday, Jan. 20

• Yacht Rock Revue will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com. 
• Augusta Anime-Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Augusta. For more information, visit augustaanimefest.com.
• Commissioner Stacy Pulliam is hosting a District 2 Community Breakfast from 9am to 11am on Saturday, January 20, 2024. The event will be held at the Carrie J. Mays Community Center, 1014 11th Ave. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.

Sunday, Jan. 21

• The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will take place at 3 p.m. in the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, Jan. 22

• The Harlem City Council will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Harlem Public Safety Building. For more information, visit harlemga.gov.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

• The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Evans Government Center. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
• The Columbia County Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Evans Government Center. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

• STOMP will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com. 

Saturday, Jan. 27

• Drew Lynch will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com.
• Augusta Symphony Gala 2024 will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. Maestro Dirk Meyer and the renowned Augusta Symphony will perform the music of New Orleans natives with powerhouse vocalist, trumpeter Byron Stripling and pianist Bobbly Floyd. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at augustasymphony.com/gala or at the Miller Theater box office.
• 2024 Later Gator 5k/10k race will be held at 9 a.m. at Phinizy Swamp Park. For more information, visit https://phinizycenter.org/events/later-gator-race-5k-10k/.
• Augusta Genealogical Society will hold a virtual genealogical program from 11 a.m. to noon. The presenter will be John P. Deeben, military archivist with the National Archives on military records. This program is free to AGS members and $10 for nonmembers. To register, visit https://www.augustagensociety.org/.

Monday, Jan. 29

• Friends of the Augusta Library annual meeting with guest speaker Brian Panowich, author of “Nothing But the Bones” will be held at 7 p.m. at the downtown branch of the Augusta Library. For more information, visit Facebook.com.

Friday, Feb. 2

• Josh Turner: The Greatest Hits Tour will be taking place at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com. 
• Tuesday’s Gone – A Class Skynyrd Reenactment will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
• Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. The Cocktails and Collectors’ Preview Party on Thursday, Feb. 1, is an opportunity to preview and purchase pieces and have fun with other antique enthusiasts. There will be two presentations on Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/. 
• Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.

Saturday, Feb. 3

• Monster Truck Nitro Tour will hold performances at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. For more information, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
• Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
• Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. There will be two presentations on Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/. 
• Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.
• Augusta Wytch’s Ball 2024 will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino. The theme of this year’s ball is masquerade. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Sunday, Feb. 4

• Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/. 
• Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.

Thursday, Feb. 8

• Winter Jam 2024 will be held at 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. See Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole & more for only $15 at the door. For more information, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

Friday, Feb. 9

• Moulin Rouge The Tribute will be held at Pexcho’s American Dime Museum. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event. 

Saturday, Feb. 10

• Moulin Rouge The Tribute will be held at Pexcho’s American Dime Museum. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event. 
• Melodies & Masterpieces will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in North Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Sunday, Feb. 11

• Super Museum Sunday will be held at the Augusta Museum of History. There will be free admission to the museum this day. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org. 

Wednesday, Feb. 14

• The Brown Bag History Series at the Augusta Museum will feature Courtney Berge on the topic History Through Manuscripts. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org.

Friday, Feb. 16

• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular will be held at 8 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.

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.

Friday, Feb. 23

• Pulling Strings Concert Series presents Raelynn live in concert at the Miller Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at millertheateraugusta.com, in person at the Miller Theater box office, or by calling the box office at 706-842-4080.

Saturday, Feb. 24

• Augusta Half/10k/5k will take place in downtown Augusta. For more information or to register, visit https://www.augustahalf.org.
• Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a second line Parade, live music from soda city brass band, creole cuisine, and beer. For more information, visit https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/mardi-gras-festival/.

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. 

Saturday, March 2

• Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour will be at 8 p.m. at James Brown Arena. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

Saturday, March 9

• 9^th annual Augusta Blues Festival will be held at 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. The event will feature King George, Tucka, Pokey Bear, J’WONN, West Love, Lebrado. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
• The Triple Crown Road Race will take place at Odell Weeks Activity Center in Aiken. For more information, visit https://runningaiken.org/triple-crown-road-races/.

Saturday, March 16

• The 81^st Running of the Aiken Trials will be held. For more information, visit https://aikentrainingtrack.com.

Friday, March 22

• The 2024 CSRA Heart Walk will take place at SRP Park. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www2.heart.org.

Saturday, March 23

• 2024 Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2020 Richland Ave. E. in Aiken. For more information, visit aikensteeplechase.com.
• The City of Grovetown’s Spring Fest and Easter egg hunt will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Park Community Center. For more information, visit the Grovetown Leisure and Recreation Facebook page. 

Sunday, Sept. 29 

• The 2024 Ironman 70.3 Augusta will take place. For more information, visit the https://www.ironman.com/im703-augusta.

Saturday, Nov. 30

• The 2024 Palmetto Peach half marathon, 10k and 5 k will take place at SRP Park. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthAugusta/PalmettoPeachHalfMarathon.