Get Up and Go

Alzheimer's event

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Tuesday is the registration deadline for the Alzheimer's Association of Augusta's eighth annual educational symposium, "Alzheimer's and Dementias: A Wake Up Call," to be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday at the Gordon Club in Fort Gordon. Fee is $20 for caregivers, or $40 for professionals needing continuing education units. For information, call (706) 731-9060.

Swim team sale

The 11th annual Jones Creek Swim Team yard sale will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Jones Creek neighborhood, in Evans. All sales benefit the team. For information, call Jill Brown at (706) 650-5831.

Relay tourney

Monday is the deadline for teams to enter the Relay for Life 3 on 3 Basketball tournament to be held starting at 10 a.m. March 24 at the Harlem Middle School gym. Participation in the double-elimination tournament costs $25 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. For information, call Andrea Smoak at (706) 556-2135 or e-mail smoaks@jeffersonenergy.coop.

Literacy sessions

The Columbia County Library holds tutoring sessions for adults interested in improving their reading skills. For information, call (706) 863-1946.

Teen contest

The Columbia County Library Teen Advisory Board is holding a photo/video contest for ages 12-18, with submissions due Saturday. For information, go to www.columbiacountyga.gov/Index.aspx?page=3456.

Book fair

Lakeside Middle School will hold its spring book fair in the media center from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12-16, with Family Night from 4:30 to 7:30 March 13.