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CALORIE-REDUCING TIPS FOR DRINKING

- Alternate alcoholic drinks with low-calorie non-alcoholic drinks and water.

- Use low-calorie or diet mixers.

- Make your wine into a spritzer -- it has fewer calories.

- Plan your alcohol into your daily calorie quota so you can enjoy a glass or two.

- Don't be tempted to skip meals to allow for drinks, because alcohol won't satisfy your hunger.

- Drink slowly -- or less. Dilute beverages with ice or juice.

Sources: University of Rochester, University Health Service Health Promotion Office; American Dietetic Association

TODAY

COLUMBIA COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE GARDENING AT LUNCH SERIES: 12:10-12:45 p.m., Columbia County Library; extension agent Charles Phillips will conduct a session on planning drought-tolerant landscapes; (706) 868-3413.

MARVIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLOTHES CLOSET: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wheeler and Belair roads; donations are accepted on the first day of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ROTARY CLUB OF COLUMBIA COUNTY: 7 a.m., Brandon Wilde Clubhouse; call President Lee Clark, (706) 863-2000.

EUCHEE CREEK STORY TIME: 10:30-11:15 a.m., Euchee Creek Libra-ry, 5907 Euchee Creek Drive; no cost.

PULMONARY FUNCTION SCREENINGS: 10-11:30 a.m., University Hospital, Professional Center 2, Suite 200; free; appointments required; (706) 774-5777.