Spring Break Lunch and a Play at Hopelands Gardens
The third annual Spring Time's Lunch and a Play by Aiken Parks with Ladd Britt Auto Sales offers a free outdoor event at Hopelands Gardens Wednesday at 11 am. Grey Seal Puppets present A Show of Virtues with stories from The Children's Book of Virtues and world tales. Peter Cottontail visits. photos with Peter cost 5. Tickets and crafts follow the performance. a meet and greet with puppets ends the day. For information call 642-7469.
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Sonya’s Goatee Despite Blindness Finds Normal Life on Farm
Te, a 13-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, lost both eyes to recurrent uveitis but maintains a full life as a trail and pasture horse. Owner Jessica Poole notes his strong bond, gentle nature, and uncanny sense of others’ positions, enabling him to swim, drink, and back away from hazards as a trusted partner.
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Leslie Kinchen
John Chavous’ Farm
Ben Baugh
Masters of BBQ Cook Off and Spring Carnival Opens
The Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds hosts a four day event from Wednesday to Saturday featuring a barbecue cook off, Memphis Barbecue Network competition, carnival rides, and vendor booths. Rides open 5 p.m. most days. samples cost as low as $5 for tasting and votes decide a People’s Choice award. Tyme performs in the beer garden Saturday night as judges tally prizes for local and Memphis Network competitors. Admission to the fairgrounds and parking are free. unlimited ride passes are $12.
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Solar powered crossing signals installed at USC Aiken entrances
USC Aiken has installed solar powered pedestrian crossing signals at Convocation Center entrances across the Robert Bell Highway. Former DOT engineer Mike Jara notes initial higher cost but no electricity bills and faster payoff, with ongoing plans for a pedestrian bridge and a solar emergency alert system test later this month.
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Convocation Center
Pacer Crossings
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Convocation
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Pacer Downs
University of Florida
University of Phoenix
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