Events for May 2016
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
May 2    Candidates Forum
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia County News-Times will host a Candidates Forum for the State House District 123 and the State Senate District 24 seats on May 2, 2016, at the Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Theater at the Columbia County Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., in Evans.
The Forum will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is free and opened to the public.  A Candidates Meet and Greet will begin at 5:15 p.m. prior to the Forum.

During the Meet & Greet, all candidates on the Columbia County May 24th Election Ballot will have the opportunity to meet with members of the community. 
 
The Forum will begin at 6 pm, and we will briefly hear from the candidates for Board of Education, District 1 and County Commission, District 2. 
 
Candidates for State Senator, District 24 and State Representative, District 123 will participate in a panel discussion.  Each candidate will have two minutes to make an opening statement.  A representative from the Columbia County News-Times and a member of the Chamber's Board of Directors will each ask the candidates questions.  Answers will be limited to two minutes.  The candidates will then have two minutes to make closing statements.  If time allows, written questions for the audience may be asked.  

State House 123 Candidates:
Dr. Mark Newton
Wright McLeod
Lori Greenhill
State Senate 24 Candidates:

Pat Goodwin
Joe Edge
Greg Grzybowski
Brenda Jordan
Lee Anderson
Pete Gibbons


       
Date: May 2, 2016
Time: 5:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Theater at the Columbia County Library
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., in Evans.



 
Date/Time Details: 5:15 p.m. - Meet and Greet
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Forum
Fees/Admission: Opened to the public
May 3    Bingo & Pie
Bingo & Pie
All senior adults are welcomed to attend Bingo & Pie hosted by Marshall Pines.  This is a free event that is opened to all senior adults in the community.  Invite a friend and come play bingo with us!  Coffee and tea will be provided.
Date: May 3, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: O'Charley's Restaurant 
276 Robert C Daniel Jr Parkway
Augusta, GA
Contact: RSVP - 869-9500
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 3    Youth Leadership Interviews
Youth Leadership Interviews    
Date: May 3, 2016
Time: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Chairman A&B
Date/Time Details: 2:30-8:30p
May 4    Membership 101
Membership Orientation

If  you are a new Chamber member or just want a refresher course, plan to attend the Membership 101 Class.  Each month we will offer a one hour class on the Chamber website. 
Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:
Columbia County Chamber Office
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans
 
Contact: Becky Deardon: (706) 651-0018
EMail: becky@columbiacountychamber.com
May 4    Youth Leadership Interviews
Youth Leadership Interviews    
Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Chairman A & B
Date/Time Details: 2:30p-8:30p
May 5    Time Out Lunch
TIME OUT at the First Baptist Church of Evans is a lunchtime fellowship ministry for the surrounding community.  Our neighbors who live and work nearby are invited to join us for good food, good company and a work of inspiration.  We will be having the Time Out luncheon on Thursday, May 5th.  The menu includes roast beef, carrots and potatoes, garden salad, rolls and dessert.  The cost of the meal is $6.00.  Please make reservations by calling the church office (706/863-1228) or by emailing fbcevans@knology.net no later than noon on Wednesday, May 4th.
Date: May 5, 2016
Time: 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Location: First Baptist Church of Evans
Contact: Beverly
EMail: fbcevans@knology.net
Date/Time Details: May 5th @11:50am
Fees/Admission: $6.00
May 5    Youth Leadership Interviews
Youth Leadership Interviews    
Date: May 5, 2016
Time: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Chairman A&B
Date/Time Details: 2:30p-8:30p
May 7    GoodBoats for Goodwill: Paddling for a Purpose
Join us as we "Paddle for a Purpose" and celebrate Asian culture. This day of family fun features dragon boat races, food and various vendors, children's activities and much more! Free admission! To sponsor, volunteer, paddle or be a vendor call 706-650-5760 or goodboats@goodwillworks.org Proceeds benefit Helms College. For more information visit our website, goodboats.org.
Date: May 7, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://htto://www.goodboats.org
Location: Lake Olmstead, 2200 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30904
Contact: Nancy Browning, 706-650-5760
EMail: goodboats@goodwillworks.org
Date/Time Details: May 7, 2016 from 9am-5pm
Fees/Admission: free
May 7    Rock & Run 5K And 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk
When HELP Can't Wait is proud to host it's
2nd Annual Rock & Run 5K
And 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk
Benefiting Area Nursing Home Residents

Saturday May 7, 2016 @ 9:00 AM
Blanchard Woods Park
4600 Blanchard Woods Rd Evans, GA 30809

Register via ACTIVE.COM search Rock & Run 5K Evans
Or
call When HELP Can’t Wait 706-650-9467
Date: May 7, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Blanchard Woods Park
4600 Blanchard Woods Rd Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Register via ACTIVE.COM search Rock & Run 5K Evans or call 706-650-9467
Date/Time Details: Saturday May 7, 2016 @ 9:00 AM
May 10    Leadership Columbia County - Graduation
Date: May 10, 2016
Contact: brooke@columbiacountychamber.com
May 10    Post-Legislative Breakfast

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to announce that Commissioner Gretchen Corbin, Technical College System of Georgia,
will be the keynote speaker for the Post Legislative Breakfast.  

 
The Post Legislative Breakfast will also feature a panel discussion with State Senate and House Representatives from Columbia County.  Representatives currently scheduled to attend are: Senator Jesse Stone, Senator Bill Jackson, Representative Barry Fleming, Representative Tom McCall, and Representative Jodi Lott. 




Keynote Speaker: 
Commissioner Gretchen Corbin
Technical College System of Georgia

Presenting Sponsor:



Premier Sponsors:

      

Executive Sponsors:

     

Media Sponsor:  

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Date: May 10, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Savannah Rapids Pavilion
 
Contact: Cassidy Harris (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 10, 2016
7:30 a.m.  – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  Program
Fees/Admission: Free for Members / $25 Non Members
May 10    Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers
May 10th at 1:00 pm: Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: This is a program that answers questions about Early, Mid & Late Stages and disease progression.
Date: May 10, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia
Location: 106 SRP Drive, Suite A, in Evans 
Contact: Beth Williams 706-860-5233
EMail: bwilliams@alz.org
Date/Time Details: May 10, 2016
1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 11    Ambassador Committee Meeting
Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Date: May 11, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:

Chairman's Room A

Contact: Pam Newman (706) 651-0018
EMail: membership@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
May 11    Workforce & Education Committee
Workforce & Education Committee
Date: May 11, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Room A
Contact: Heath Taylor (706) 561-0018
EMail: heath@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 11    Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior
May 11, 2016 at 4:00 pm: Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior: Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify behavior triggers, and learn strategies to intervene.
Date: May 11, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia
Location: 106 SRP Drive, Suite A, in Evans 
Contact: Beth Williams 706-860-5233
EMail: bwilliams@alz.org
Date/Time Details: May 11, 2016
4:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 12    Government Affairs Meeting
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Date: May 12, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Contact: Tammy Shepherd (706) 651-0018
EMail: tammy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
May 13    Picnic in the Park
Date: May 13, 2016
May 13    DACC Committee Meeting
DACC Committee Meeting
Date: May 13, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
May 13    Ribbon Cut - Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA

Food will be served.
 
Date: May 13, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4019 Gateway Boulevard, in Grovetown.

Located at Gateway Center, across from Grovetown.
Contact: Becky Dearden (706) 651-0018
EMail: becky@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 13, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
May 13    Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior
May 13, 2016 at 12:00 pm/Noon: Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior: Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify behavior triggers, and learn strategies to intervene.
Date: May 13, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.alz.org/georgia
Location: 106 SRP Drive, Suite A, in Evans 
Contact: Beth Williams 706-860-5233
EMail: bwilliams@alz.org
Date/Time Details: May 13, 2016
12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 14    Free Shred Event
Need to get rid of sensitive documents? Well, you're invited to a free shred event at The Cleveland Group on Saturday, May 14th from 8am-11am. Compliments of The Cleveland Group and Augusta Data Storage.
Date: May 14, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.clevelandgroup.net/
Location: The Cleveland Group, 3740 Executive Center Drive, Martinez, GA 30907
Contact: abrock@clevelandgroup.net
EMail: abrock@clevelandgroup.net
Date/Time Details: May 14, 2016. 8:00am-11:00am
Fees/Admission: Free
May 14    PLAYOFF MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL
The #2 Ranked defending champion Augusta Ducks (8-1) vs The #3 Ranked Columbia Hurricanes (6-2) will meet in the 2nd round of the playoffs saturday night at Evans High School. Kickoff will be at 6:30pm
Date: May 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Evans High 4550 Cox Rd. Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Owner: Chris Bradley (706) 306-3140 email. AugustaDucks@gmail.com
EMail: augustaducks@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 5/14 6:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $10 per ticket ages 5 & under free
May 14    Pops! Under the Stars with Symphony Orchestra Augusta
Pops! Under the Stars presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor concert by Symphony Orchestra Augusta with fireworks, food, and fun for the whole family. VIP tables of 8 are available for $300, lawn seating is free.
Date: May 14, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://soaugusta.org/project/outdoor-concert/
Location: Lady Antebellum Pavilion at Evans Towne Center Park
Contact: 706.826.4705
EMail: camilia@soaugusta.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: VIP Tables of 8 for $300
May 17    DACC
DACC
Date: May 17, 2016
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Chairman's A & B
Date/Time Details: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 18    DACC Meeting
Date: May 18, 2016
Time: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room B
EMail: rbennett@developcolumbiacounty.com
May 18    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: May 18, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 19    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Date: May 19, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Date/Time Details:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
May 19    Hold for Ribbon CUt
Date: May 19, 2016
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
May 23    Chamber After Hours

 ~ Chamber After Hours ~

An after hours event designed for members to meet and build relationships with other business people of small to large companies and organizations in the Columbia County area. 

Located and Sponsored by:




4022 Washington Road,in Martinez.
 

Date: May 23, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Gerald Jones Volvo
4022 Washington Road,in Martinez.
Contact: Cassidy Harris (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: This is a Members Only Event.
May 25    DACC-Board Meeting
Date: May 25, 2016
Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Chairman's Room A & B
DACC Office
Center for Trade & Tourism
1000 Business Boulevard
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Robbie Bennet
May 25    CVB - BOD Meeting
CVB - BOD Meeting
Date: May 25, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 26    LCC
Interviews - 10-3
Date: May 26, 2016
Location: Chairman B
May 27    Chamber Foundation Executive Meeting and Board Meeting
Chamber Foundation Executive Meeting and Board Meeting
Date: May 27, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Room A
Contact: (706) 651-0018
Date/Time Details: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 28    2016 DSFL MINOR LEAGUE SUPER BOWL X
The 2016 DSFL Minor League Super Bowl X  Will be hosted at Evans High School this season.
teams wont be selected until 5/21/16.
Kickoff for the Super Bowl will be 5:30 pm
tickets will be sold at the gate at  $10 per ticket ages 5 & under are free
Date: May 28, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Evans High School
4550 Cox Rd.
Contact: Owner: Chris Bradley (706) 306-3140 Email: AugustaDucks@gmail.com
EMail: augustaducks@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 5/28/16
Fees/Admission: $10 per ticket