Willcox Hotel Hosts Toys for Tots Christmas Celebration
The Willcox Hotel in Aiken welcomed area families for a Toys for Tots event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling, hot chocolate, and toy donations. Tina McCarthy, hotel manager, cited the seven-year tradition expanding yearly as two full toy trucks were loaded after two hours. Local musicians Brooke Lundy and John Vaughn performed, with proceeds and cash gifts aiding local families.
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Mental Health America seeks funds for Nurture Home
Mental Health America of Aiken County asks for donations as HUD may cut about 45000 in funding for the Nurture Home program for homeless single women and children. Executive Director Lisa Tindal says HUD now favors permanent supportive housing and views Nurture Home as shared housing for five families.
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Nurture Home Seeks Grants Amid Mental Health Aid Push
Mental Health America weighs rapid re housing for funds to aid Nurture Home in Aiken County. Tindal notes limited affordable housing. CFA CSRA grants 15000 to cover operating costs as she seeks more funds and raises awareness of women and families helped since 2009. Call 803 641 4164 or visit mha aiken org for donations.
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Christmas in Hopelands events and Pony’s party announced
The 24th annual Christmas in Hopelands runs 6 to 9 30 p m nightly through December 23 and again on December 26 27 at Town Creek Baptist Church Choir performs 7 p m Saturday. Free shuttles from Citizens Park 1060 Banks Mill Road 545 to 9 p m. Little Richard’s Christmas Party at Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St 1 to 3 p m Saturday admission 5 per child 15 family max contact numbers provided.
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Laurens St
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Book signing for Nutcrackers and Pirates at Sugar South Cookie Co
Charmain Zimmerman Brackett will sign copies of Nutcrackers and Pirates: A Boy's Journey Into Dance from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Sugar South Cookie Co. 1840 Huntsman Drive.
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Sugar South Cookie Co
Huntsman Drive
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