Activities and entertainment events scheduled for this week include:
TODAY
BOOK SIGNING: Writer E. Randall Floyd, the founder and publisher of Harbor House, will sign copies of his book Deep in the Heart from 5 to 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. Deep in the Heart is a novel based on real love letters between Confederate Pvt. Wiley Nesmith and his young bride. The event is free. For more information, call 738-0354.
TENNIS MATCH AND RECEPTION: The Fermata Club's Tasting and Tennis begins at 1 p.m. at the club, 841 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Tennis professional Bill Lackie will lead a round-robin tennis match, followed by a reception with hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting at 3 p.m. The cost is $5 for Fermata Club members and $7 for nonmembers. For more information, call 648-5673.
CRAFT SHOW: A Holiday Home and Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lewis Memorial Church, 5555 Hereford Farm Road, Evans. Admission is free. For more information, call 833-5898.
SUNDAY
GLORIA: The Service Choir of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will present Gloria at 7 p.m. at the church, 825 Greene St. Admission is free. A love offering will benefit the Salvation Army. For more information, call 724-8792.
Keep warm
Tips for the winter heating season from Atlanta Gas Light Co:
- Add weather stripping and caulking to doors and windows. As much as 30 percent to 40 percent of a home's energy load is attributed to outside air penetrating the house.
- Change disposable air filters in your furnace two or three times a year and have it inspected by a professional at least once a year.
- Turn down the water heater's thermostat setting to about 120 degrees.
- When washing clothes, use warm or cold water – not hot – and rinse with cold water.
- Install a low- flow showerhead. Showers use less hot water than baths.
Today in regional history:
Dec. 19, 1958
The Wilson Shirt Co. will locate a manufacturing plant at Augusta early next month, Maxwell J. Estroff and Jack E. Fink announced through the Committee of 100.
The plant will employ about 100 persons, they said, and will be in operation on or about the first of April. It was the second announcement of a new industry for Richmond County in as many days. The Continental Can Co. revealed plans Wednesday to construct a mammoth paper mill just below the Bush Field Airport.
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