Aiken Plans Sesquicentennial Youth Festival Highlights
Aiken marks 150 years with May 3 to May 12 events focusing on youth. May 9 hosts Young America Day with school open houses, history displays, and a puppet show. Judith Mills leads the open house at Aiken Elementary, with a history curriculum addition urged by the committee.
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Aikens Rakin Is Citywide Spring Spruce Up
Aiken's Rakin is the city's annual clean the city day scheduled for Saturday with a rain date March 9. The eight year event asks civic groups churches and individuals to clean areas of business or residence and garbage bags are provided by the Chamber of Commerce for pickup 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week.
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Oyster Parade to Aid The Physically Disabled
The Oyster Parade and Lobster Race on April 6 raise funds for mentally and physically handicapped individuals. Chuck Martin of Aiken Produce said Aiken City Council approved the events, which follow the final Aiken Triple Crown horse race. The parade routes along Laurens and Newberry Streets with a Lobster Race at the Steeplechase track and prizes for best costumes.
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Chuck Martin
Aiken Produce
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Aiken Ambacs
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Newberry Streets
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