Portraits of the Past photo submissions sought in Aiken County
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit old photos depicting faces and places in Aiken County. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online as a PDF at www.aikenstandard.com. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. for questions call Kimberley Kirkey at 648-2311 ext 212.
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Local events fill Aiken weekend with arts, blood drives, and concerts
Aiken Community Playhouse offers The Importance of Being Earnest at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Blood drive at Shepeard Aiken Blood Center 1019 Pine Log Rd runs 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Today with Bruster’s sundae bar for donors. Block Party at Osbon Park Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. features music games and free supplies plus youth academy enrollment. Free kids safety photos Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Publix Eastgate. info 643-7970. Jazz concert by Air Apparent Saturday 3 p.m. Cumberland Village. call 643-0072. American Legion Post 212 hosts Friends and Family Day Saturday noon to 7 p.m. at 602 Hampton Ave with games and food. Ft Gordon Stage Band performs Monday 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Hopelands Gardens. call 642-7631. USC Aiken offers Study Skills for High School Students Aug. 11 1-4:30 p.m. for rising ninth through 12th graders. fees $55. Info Laura Anderson 641-3563 or Jean Haynes 641-3288 or www.usca.edu/kids. Congressman Jim DeMint to address Aiken Republican Club luncheon Aug. 11 at Newberry Hall. $15 members $18 non-members. reservations Deedee Vaughters 644-0226.
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Aiken SPCA Seeks Volunteers For Various Roles
The Aiken SPCA seeks volunteers for off site adoptions adoption follow up calls and obedience apprentice. Positions require a few hours weekly and groups or individuals may apply. For details contact Melissa at 648 6863.
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School Menus for Aiken and Edgefield Counties
Breakfast and lunch menus list daily offerings for two counties. Items include chicken strips, macaroni salad, pizza, tacos, spaghetti, barbecue, fish fillet, and various sides with milk or juice. Daily entries specify meals for Wednesday through Friday and Monday to Thursday.
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Quilting class aids Aiken SPCA blanket project
Melinda Gochicola will teach machine quilting in the Hobby Lobby classroom on Saturday September 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make cat and dog blankets for the Aiken SPCA. Volunteers can bring machines or help cut fabric and batting. An anonymous donor provided factory remnants, and SPCA need for blankets remains high as they reinforce adoptions and shelter comfort. For information call 641-0091 or 648-6863.
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Airman Bacon Graduates From Basic Training at Lackland AFB
Airman Christopher W. Bacon has completed six weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. The Midland Valley High School 2000 graduate is the son of Donna Bacon of Warrenville and studied the Air Force mission organization and customs along with drills physical training rifle marksmanship and field exercises.
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Airman James B McCloskey Jr Graduates From Air Force Boot Camp
Air Force Airman 1st Class James B. McCloskey Jr. completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. He is the son of Lori Smith of North Augusta and James McCloskey Sr. of Augusta and is a 2002 graduate of North Augusta High School.
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James B. McCloskey, Jr
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Lori Smith
McKenzie
North Augusta
James McCloskey Sr
Bloomingdale Drive
Augusta
North Augusta High School
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