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THIS WEEK

GEORGIA-CAROLINA STATE FAIR: Fair opens 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon Saturday and Sunday; Friday-Oct. 25, Augusta-Richmond County Fairgrounds, Hale Street; enjoy art exhibits, live entertainment, livestock, needlework and home crafts and more; $6 admission only, $15 admission and unlimited rides; (706) 722-0202, www.georgiacarolinastatefair.com

RICHMOND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY BREAKFAST: 9 a.m. Saturday, Holiday Inn, 2155 Gordon Highway; four nationally recognized physicians will present their views on health care reform; $8; Leon H. Meyer (706) 733-0190

BOSHEARS SKYFEST: Gates open 9 a.m., opening ceremonies 1:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Daniel Field, Highland Avenue; with flyovers, educational booths, vendors and more; $12 advance, $15 at gate; 12 and younger admitted free when accompanied by adult; $10 military, police, firefighters and reserves with picture ID; (706) 733-8970; www.boshears.com

TEENS IN ACTION WITH GOALS POETRY CAFE: 6 p.m. Saturday, Henry H. Brigham Community Center gymnasium, 2463 Golden Camp Road; compete in rapping, singing, readings, creative writing and reciting poems; cash prizes and trophies; (706) 796-6819

AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY FALL FILM SERIES: 7 p.m. Monday, University Hall, Room 170, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; Barry Lyndon, rated PG; free, open to public; (706) 729-2416

SIERRA CLUB: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Extension; Dr. Frank Carl explains how volunteers can help monitor local streams and rivers; Judy Gordon, gordonjudith@att.net