Today's News - August 16, 2008

Trolley Tour Shares Knowledge Of Columbia’s Past

On Saturday, the Columbia Historical Society is conducting their annual trolley tour of historical sites. This year Gene Haller will lead a tour of the southern part of town, often referred to as Old Town Columbia. Remaining tours today are at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Columbia Daze Concludes Tonight

Columbia firefighters served up several hundred pounds of fried fish Friday night during the Columbia Daze celebration. The parade kicks off Saturday’s entertainment. It begins at 5 p.m. and runs south along Main Street.

The Columbia Optimist 5K and 10K Run / Walk was held Saturday morning throughout the town. Participants enjoyed  a mild summer day for the event.

Hecker Church Picnic Is Saturday Night

St. Augustine Catholic Church’s annual Kirchenfest is Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Hecker Community Center grounds. The all-you-can-eat fried chicken and pork sausage dinner begins at 3 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall. Mass is at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. There are also food and beer stands outside. A washers tournament starts at 7 p.m. and Butch and the Polka Kings will provide musical entertainment from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. In addition, there is a Kids Korner, silent auction, cake stand, country store, quilt bingo and games of chance.

The second annual Hecker Tiki Trot 5K Run / Walk and Youth One-Half Mile Walk begins when the sun goes down.