Republicans to hold auction event this Saturday in Aiken
The Aiken County Republican Party hosts a benefit silent and live auction titled Demint Duncan and Donuts at 9 30 a m Saturday at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center U S Sen Jim DeMint will speak at 10 00 a m GOP nominee for the Third District Jeff Duncan will auctioneer Proceeds support county party activities with items including a Chevy NASCAR hood signed by Terry Labonte and a governor s package offering a tour of the State House with Gov Mark Sanford or Nikki Haley Family attendees are invited to join for patriotism and fundraising events
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State House
Mark Sanford
Nikki Haley
Cotillion invites middle schoolers to join etiquette and dance
The Aiken chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions opens enrollment for sixth to eighth graders for a September to March program meeting the second Wednesday each month at 6 30 p m at Woodside Plantation Country Club Tuition runs 250 for sixth graders and 300 for seventh and eighth graders covering classes and dances The program emphasizes etiquette table manners conversation and dance with dances including waltz foxtrot shag and cha cha Additional events include seasonal dances a five course dinner and a Parents Dip Into Dancing night For details contact Arlene Puryear at 803 532 3706 or arlene puryear nlijc com and Suzanne Stone at sstone aikenstandard com
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National League of Junior Cotillions
Cotillion
Woodside Plantation Country Club
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Saluda
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South Carolina ACT scores hold steady despite more test takers
Public high school seniors in South Carolina posted a composite ACT score of 19.7 in 2010, unchanged from 2009, while the national average fell to 21.0. The state saw more than 1100 additional test takers and a 30 percent rise in participation over five years, with steady or improved scores noted by State Superintendent Jim Rex.
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Aiken Standard
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Aiken Slam Jam Skate Contest Rescheduled This Saturday
The Aiken Slam Jam Skate Contest, postponed by rain, will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Aiken Skate Park behind H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. The free event offers registration for intermediate and advanced skaters at $5 per person, with prizes and sponsor support from Hollywoods Skate Shop and the City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Department.
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CPR and first aid training for community Aug 31
Brief community CPR and first aid course on August 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Covers adult child and infant CPR and basic first aid for a diverse audience. Held at H. Odell Weeks Activities Center 1700 Whiskey Road with preregistration required. $20 in advance $25 at the door. call 706 955 0911 or visit firstresponseepr com for details.
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Whiskey Road
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Writer Bhaskar to Speak at Curiosity Shop Event
D.K. Bhaskar, photographer author of The Fragile Forest Inside the Brazilian Amazonia, will present and discuss his rainforest experiences at Curiosity Shop, 202 Richland Ave. W., Aiken, Saturday at 3 p.m. Call 644-0004 or email amy curiosityshoptea.com for details.
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Richland Ave
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