Biodiversity shines at Cedar Creek wetlands education event
David Scott of the Savannah River Ecology Lab showcased a baby alligator a marbled salamander and a toad at the Swimming and Racquet Club while Cedar Creek developers and enviro groups promote watershed education. The $28 000 National Fish and Wildlife Federation grant funds outreach to protect diverse species in Upper Three Runs Cedar Creek.
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David Scott
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Cedar Creek
Scott
Ecology Lab
National Fish and Wildlife Federation
Erin Casey
Aiken County Watershed Alliance
Millbrook
Cedar Creek plans blend housing with native habitat care
Marya Moultrie outlines ways residents can protect local wetlands and wildlife while Cedar Creek expands. Builders and officials emphasize simple steps like planting natives, preventing debris in storm drains, and creating rain gardens and swales. The project includes walking trails and continued ecological education through Aiken County Watershed Alliance programs and Millbrook Elementary activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marya Moultrie
Wideport
Cedar Creek
Andy Olson
Marya
Moultie
Lions Club Christmas party brings cheer to Helping Hands teens
Aiken Mid day Lions Club hosted a Christmas tree trimming party for Helping Hands teen girls at their dormitory. The event featured a tree, lights, ornaments, a CD ornament project, gift bags for each girl, crafts, and cocoa, with ongoing support from club president Annette Hart and committee chair Brenda Quick. Executive director Carmen Landy praised the club for years of help, calling the event a fun start to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Lions Club
Annette Hart
Brenda Quick
Har
Quick
Carmen Landy
Landy
Midday Lions Club
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
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Narnia Nativity at First Presbyterian in Aiken
The Narnia Nativity will be staged Sunday at 4 p.m. outside First Presbyterian Church of Aiken at Laurens Street and Barnwell Avenue. The 30 minute play, adapted from The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, features live animals and music by children in grades 1-2. a village petting area opens before and after. No admission fee. refreshments available in the fellowship hall. For details call 548-2662.
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Laurens Street
Barnwell Avenue
First Presbyterian Church of
Aiken
Aiken Jaycees
Fellowship Hall
Christian Education
Cathy Belles
Belles
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard
Aiken Jaycees plan Christmas shopping spree for needy kids
The Aiken Jaycees will send underprivileged children from Christ Central Mission to Target for a holiday shopping trip at 7 a.m. Saturday Dec 10. Each child will receive about $50 to buy essentials like clothing and shoes, with Target covering any shortfall. Donations can be mailed to the Aiken Jaycees or directed to Gina Kelly at 599-1803.
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Christ Central Mission Station
Jaycees
Project
Gina Kelly
Kelly
Target
Club
Christ Central Mission
Iken
Richland Avenue
Aiken Jaycees
P.O
Aiken
Suzanne Stone
Stone
Aikenstandard.com
Local health group meets Jan 13 at USCA Wellness Center
The Neaiwen Chapter of Mena Rd Hearts, Inc. joins American Heart Association for a Friday meeting at 11 am in room 122. A complimentary noon meal is offered. Visitors with heart disease are welcomed. monthly meetings occur on the second Friday. Call 649-0473 for details.
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Neaiwen
Menard Hearts, Inc
American Heart Association
Usca Wellness Center
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Aiken County Open Land Trust
Aiken Midday Lions Club
Christ Teen Girls
Masker
Suzanne
Narnia
Aiken County
Rich Viviano
Away Macanes
Ida Tartare
Grieg
Charisma
Silver Bluff Rd
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