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All Columbia County libraries will be closed today for staff training. The libraries also will be closed Sept. 2-4 for software and server updates.

CareFair

The seventh annual CareFair for Women will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Augusta State University Athletic Complex, off Wrightsboro Road. The event is free, with a free tote bag to the first 2,500 women. For information, call (706) 651-3247.

Boat safety course

The Savannah River Sail and Power Squadron will hold its Boat Smart safety courses beginning with Boat Handling and Seamanship from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the Augusta Fire Station at Broad Street and East Boundary, in Augusta. Future classes will be held Aug. 31 and Sept. 7, with final exams Sept. 14. Cost is $25. For information, call (706) 863-2043.

Pet event

Columbia County's inaugural Anamania Pet Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater and memorial gardens behind Columbia County Library. For information, go to www.columbiacounty ga.gov or call (706) 312-7194.

Game night

The Augusta Green-Jackets will hold Columbia County Night on Sept. 2 at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Before the 7 p.m. game, the championship Greenbrier and Augusta Christian baseball teams will be honored at home plate, and other events during the game will celebrate Columbia County. For information, call the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 651-0018.

Alzheimer's class

The Augusta office of the Alzheimer's Association will present a free caregiver seminar, Daily Living Care: Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jud C. Hickey Adult Day Center at 1901 Central Ave. For information, call (706) 731-9060.

Sunday concert

The Crosstie Walkers, of Thomson, will perform in a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church, 1330 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta. A new CD also will be available. For information, call (706) 738-8822.