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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2012
Page
3
Readers suggest a wall painting contest in Aiken with artist submissions depicting local history or Hopelands Gardens. The plan envisions Chamber sponsorship and juried selection to attract visitors while addressing public safety and cultural matters.
The Aiken Standard notes errors in the Upcoming Events calendar. Christmas in Hopelands runs now through December 23 and December 26 27 from 6 pm to 9 30 pm each night. Heights Church drive thru event lasts 90 minutes. Each of 10 exhibits takes 90 seconds to view. The paper affirms commitment to accurate reporting for Aiken County and beyond.
Aiken County Board of Appeals unanimously requires 12 paved parking spaces for the new Animal Shelter at Wire Road and May Royal Drive, with 35 total spaces planned and nine staff expected. The decision rejects a gravel lot proposal to keep most surfaces unpaved citing fairness and drainage and notes the SPCA project at a similar site.
The 21st Christmas at the Lake event at Aiken Regional Medical Centers features high school bands and choirs, a toy drive for the Salvation Army, and a card contest open to county high schools. Michelle Schols of Midland Valley High School won the top prize, with Brad Miller of Aiken High School as runner up. Temperatures dropped to the 40s as attendees enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies while the event raised community spirit and charity.
HarborChase of Aiken hosts its second Festival of Trees on December 20 featuring over 25 live Fraser fir trees decorated by local businesses. Hors d oeuvres and drinks will accompany a stroll through the display as Brent Lundy Gavin Reily and a barbershop group provide live entertainment. Keeley Scott says the event brings families together to celebrate the season.
HarborChase of Aiken invites the public to a free Festival of Trees on December 20 from 5 to 8 p m at 1385 Silver Bluff Road. RSVPs accepted until the day of the event. For more information call 642 8444 or visit harborchase com.
An upcoming event features a caroling parade with horses dogs and Santa’s hay wagon plus toy collection for Toys for Tots. Santa arrives for photos 4 to 4:30 pm at The Willcox. Caroling around the piano 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Also USC Aiken concert at Etherredge Center 7 pm Tuesday. Jubilee Club Tuesday 10:30 am. Senior Men’s Club of Aiken meets Wednesday noon at Woodside Plantation Country Club with Man of the Year announced.
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