Current events
Fair entries
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Entries are being sought for youth exhibits for the Columbia County Fair. All items must be entered at the fairgrounds from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday. For details and category listings, go to www.ugaextension.com/columbia, or call (706) 868-3413.
Newcomers
The Augusta Newcomers Organization will hold a luncheon meeting starting 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. Registration deadline is Friday. 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.
Wine festival
The fourth annual CSRA Wine Festival will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Savannah Rapids Pavilion, in conjunction with the 47th annual Augusta Rose Society Rose Exhibit. Tickets cost $30 in advance at the Vineyard Wine Market in Evans, $35 at the door or $15 for designated drivers. Go to www.csrawinefestival.com.
Woodturners
The Savannah River Woodturners will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 144 N. Belair Road. Bill Lee will demonstrate turning techniques for small items. For information, call Lee Carey at (706) 627-8373.
Garden club
The Pioneer Garden Club of Harlem will hold a fund-raising yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 140 West Trippe St., Harlem.
Pink Ribbon ride
The fourth annual Pink Ribbon Ride to benefit the University Health Care System Breast Health Center will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Augusta Harley-Davidson, 4200 Frontage Road.
Fort flea market
Fort Gordon's Fall Flea Market, sponsored by the Fort Gordon Service Club, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on Barton Field. The Flea Market is part of the Post's Oktoberfest 2009, held Friday-Sunday. For information, call (706) 364-8702 or e-mail fgscfleamarket@hotmail.com.