Current events

Band yard sale

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The Lakeside High School band's yard sale will be held in the commons area from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For information, call (706) 863-0027, ext. 225, or e-mail clhutchins@comcast.net.

Bel Air carnival

Bel Air Elementary School will hold a carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the school on Belair at Owens roads. Vendors also are being sought. For information, call Cheryl Ludwig at (706) 364-6166.

Cookies wanted

Donations of Girl Scout cookies are being sought to send to wounded service members recuperating at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Cookies may be dropped off at King's Crown barber shop in the Columbia Square shopping center on Flowing Wells Road, Martinez, by March 24. For information, call (706) 863-4383.

Swim team sale

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

Relay tourney

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

Red Cross classes

A baby sitter training course for ages 11-15 will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia County Library in Evans. Call (706) 724-8481.

St. Pat pet photos

Happy Tails Rescue will offer St. Patrick's photos and dinner for dogs and their owners from 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Superpetz on Bobby Jones Expressway. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit rescue agency. For information, call (706) 836-2708.

Literacy sessions

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