Renowned trumpet soloist visits East Aiken students
James Ackley principal trumpet of the Augusta Symphony performed Tchaikovsky and explained trumpet basics to fourth and fifth graders in Renee Owens music room. Sponsored by Murphy Holloway Fund and Aiken Symphony Guild, the event showcased Ackley’s career and instrument origins. He later joined the Augusta Symphony at USC Aiken for Maestro Portnoy’s farewell concert.
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Overeaters Anonymous Meeting Noted For Thursday Evening
Local Overeaters Anonymous groups meet weekly at St. Johns United Methodist Church in room 120. The meetings start at 7 p.m. with no charge and no weigh-ins. For more information call 644-2953.
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Town Hall of Hope Hosts Free Ramsey Event Thursday
Oasis Church and Cedar Creek Church present a free Dave Ramsey Town Hall of Hope on Thursday at 8 p.m. Attendees can register online at townhallforhope com.
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Beam Me Up Bookstore: Aiken’s Eclectic Reading Haven
Ellen Peeples runs Beam Me Up Bookstore at 216 Park Ave SE Aiken offering sci fi and local works. She draws on a family history of strong women and rescue pets Maggie Vicki Violet, creating a welcoming shop with frequent new finds and community conversations.
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