Current events

Health fair

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Lake Crossing Health Center, in Leah, will hold a health fair from 10 a.m. to noon today. For information, call (706) 541-0462.

Leadership class

Thursday is the deadline for applications for the Leadership Columbia County adult class sponsored by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. For information, go to columbiacountychamber.com.

School musical

Stallings Island Middle School's production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the school. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for children.

Canal cruise

The fifth annual Augusta Canal Sunset Cruise to benefit the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday starting at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St. Tickets cost $35. For information, call (706) 738-5039.

Rabies clinic

Heartsong Animal Res-cue will hold a $5 rabies vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at SuperPetz on Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez, with other vaccines available. Heartsong Spay Neuter Clinic will hold a $5 rabies clinic from 9 a.m. to noon May 23, with other vaccines available.

Free yard sale

The Gospel Water Branch Healthcare Ministry will hold a "yard sale" giveaway starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church, 703 Furys Ferry Road, Evans. Donations are being sought. Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks will be available. Call (706) 860-7091.

Ballet auditions

Columbia County Ballet will hold auditions for its performing company from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at 639 Furys Ferry Road, Martinez. Dancers who are 10 or older by Dec. 31 may audition. For information, call (706) 860-1852.

Scholarship essay

The Fort Gordon Sergeants Major Association is holding its annual scholarship award essay competition through June 30. High school seniors can obtain an information packet by clicking on "essay competition" at www.sergeantsmajor.com. For information, call Sgt. Maj. Barbara Hunter at (706) 791-7913.