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Anniversary

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Bible Fellowship Church will celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Byrd Family gospel singers at 10:30 a.m. today, followed by barbecue dinner. Call (706) 922-5314.

GOP women

State Sen. Bill Jackson will be the guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the Greater Columbia County Republican Women at 6 p.m. Monday at the Jones Creek Clubhouse. It costs $12. E-mail wandaduffie@yahoo.com.

Alzheimer's lunch

Augusta Alzheimer's Association program director Kathy Tuckey will present a program on family caregivers at a free luncheon at noon Tuesday at the MCG Alumni Center, 919 15th St., Augusta. Reservations are due by noon Monday by calling (706) 731-9060.

Fair entries

Entries are being sought for youth exhibits for Columbia County Fair. Items must be entered at the fairgrounds between 1:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday. For details and category listings, go to www.ugaextension.com/columbia or call (706) 868-3413.

Newcomers

Augusta Newcomers Organization will hold a luncheon meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday. For reservations, call Laura Dobbins at (706) 364-6824, or e-mail hospitality@augustanewcomers.com.

Free wills

Georgia Legal Services Program will offer a free wills clinic to low-income Georgia residents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at 209 Seventh St., Augusta. The registration deadline is Friday. For information, go to www.glsp.org.

School carnival

Lewiston Elementary school will hold its fall carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with tickets and armbands for rides available on the day of the carnival or in advance at the school.

Dog walk

Columbia County Hu-mane Society and Evans Lions Club will hold the third annual Dog Walk and Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Columbia County Amphi-theater and Memorial Gar-dens in Evans. Registration for dogs costs $10. Proceeds benefit the humane society and National Leader Dogs for the Blind. Call (706) 210-3718.