Aiken DAV Chapter 43 Defends Against Bogus DVA
Chapter 43 of the Disabled American Veterans in Aiken urges public trust amid confusion with a bogus Disabled Veterans Association. Leader Tom Freiday Sr. and fundraiser chair Jackie Widener emphasize legitimacy, open books, and that all funds stay in Aiken for VA hospitals and a nursing outreach center. They invite the public to a May 2 barbecue and monthly meetings to restore reputation.
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Chapter
Disabled American Veterans
Aiken
The
Aiken Standard
Disabled Veterans Association
DVA
Tom Freiday Sr
Chapter 43
DAV
Congress
Jackie Widener
Widener
Iraq
Afghanistan
Freiday
Eran
Mission trip to Torreon strengthens ties with Mexican churches
Five members of Aiken Church of Christ led worship, taught Bible stories, and witnessed baptism during a 10 day mission to Torreón Coahuila Mexico. They described warm hospitality amid stark wealth gaps and noted the locals' kindness and happiness.
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Aiken Church of Christ
Mexico
God
South Carolina
Church of Christ
Barbara Ring
Dave Hill
Cheri Reese
Jane Lenz
Brian McCutchen
Torreon
Coahuila
el Cambio
el Sacrificio
Hill
Torreón
America
Reese
Community groups clean Boyd Pond Park for Earth Day
Kiwanis groups from Aiken and Palmetto with USC Aiken Circle K and high school Key Clubs plan a park cleanup called The Heart and Soul of the Pond on Earth Day Saturday from 8 30 a m to 3 p m. About 50 volunteers have signed up. more are welcome with advance registration at the listed site.
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Boyd Pond Park
Kiwanis Club of
Aiken
Palmetto Kiwanis Club
USC Aiken
South Aiken
Midland Valley
Silver Bluff
Leavelle McCampbell’s
Builder’s Club
Kiwanis
Cheryl Fogle
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Fogle
Boyd Pond
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Active.com
Redcliffe Plantation Roots 150th Birthday Kids Day Event
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site blends its annual Children's Day with a 150th anniversary celebration. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. activities include 19th century games, a scavenger hunt, historic toy displays, and crafts. The 150th birthday party starts at 11:30 a.m. with balloons, cake, and a homemade ice cream activity. Special tours for children and adults are offered at standard prices with picnic space encouraged. Admission is $3 for ages 5–12, free for under 2 and adults. For more information call 827-1473.
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Redcliffe Plantation
Elizabeth Laney
Laney
Redcliffe
South Carolina
James Henry Hammond
S.C. State Park Service
Aiken Junior Woman's Club Hosts Causin' a Racquet Tennis Tourney
The AJWC hosts the Causin' a Racquet Tennis Tournament at H Odell Weeks Tennis Center April 24 to 26 benefiting Grants of Hope. Open to adults and seniors with singles and doubles in 3.0 to open, entry fees 30 to 45 dollars, not USTA sanctioned. Sponsor options available.
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Aiken
H. Odell Weeks Tennis Center
AJWC
Grants of Hope
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