GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
WHERE: First Street, Thomson
WHEN: Sunday, June 6, 4 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: The Thomson-McDuffie County Habitat for Humanity is having a ground breaking ceremony for their sixth house to be built on First Street. Directions: Go south on Wrens Highway, turn left on Pitts Street and right on First Street. A Habitat sign will be at the site.
AUGUSTA PREP VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
FOR MORE INFO: June 7-8, June 21-25 and July 19-20. There are two sessions per camp, middle school from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (grades 5-8) and high school from 1-4 p.m. (grades 9-12). The cost is $60 for the two day camps, $130 for the five day camp. Contact Coach Rich Bland at 706-414-6145 or prepvolleyball@yahoo.com.
VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE TRAINING
WHERE: McDuffie County Sheriff's Office Training Room
WHEN: June 10-11; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Rape crisis services include: 24-hour hot line, victim advocacy and crisis intervention, counseling and support groups and community education. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering with RCSAS, please call Dinah at 706-774-2746 or email: volunteerrcsas@uh.org.
BLEEDING COUNTERFEIT
WHERE: Monroe Kimbrel Memorial Gardens of Watson Brown
WHEN: June 12
FOR MORE INFO: Presented by the McDuffie Arts Council, gates open at 6 p.m. Music starts promptly at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite beverage, picnic basket and lawn chairs. All tickets available at the gate for $3. Go to www.mcduffieartscouncil.org for maps and details.
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
WHERE: Enterprise Community Health Start Office, 330 W. Hill St., Thomson
WHEN: June 14-15; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: This series is designed to inform and prepare all expectant parents. Class topics include various stages of labor, breathing and relaxation, and how to care for yourself and your new baby. Classes are free and open to the public. If you plan to attend please call the office in advance. 706-597-0364 or 1-800-982-3728.
SNAKE SAFETY
WHERE: Warren Community Services Building, 48 Warren St., Warrenton
WHEN: June 19; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Warren County Emergency Services presents Snake Safety with Chris Harper. To register or for more information, call 706-465-3351. Tickets are Children 8-12, $5; adults, $8. Space is limited, please register by June 14. CEU and POST credit available.
FAMILY Y SWIM LESSONS SUMMER SESSION
WHEN: June 21 - July 21
FOR MORE INFO: Offering swim lessons for all ages and skill levels, ages 6 months to adult beginners. Lessons are held in two-week sessions Monday through Thursday at the indoor pools at the Wilson Family Y and Aiken County Family YMCA and at the outdoor pools at White Oak Campground in Thomson. Open to Family Y members and non-members. Discount for additional siblings. Visit a Family Y location or online at www.thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.
FREE MUSIC CAMP
WHERE: Cliffwood Presbyterian Church, Augusta
WHEN: July 19-23, 9 a.m. to noon
FOR MORE INFO: Open to all children entering kindergarten through seventh grade this fall. Please register by emailing Mark Dickens, markdickens@comcast.net. The camp will include singing, drama, handbells, musical arts & crafts, and games. 803-798-6192
MUSIC IN THE PARK
WHERE: Mitchell Depot