Downtown Aiken Sees Space for Housing Amid Revitalization
Downtown development director Janet Morris outlines unused space in Aiken for potential apartments and condos and details projects including a Newberry Street festival site, streetscape improvements, a possible downtown playhouse relocation, and interior town upgrades near Laurens Street. The AMBUCS chapter and public involvement are encouraged as Mohors notes cooperative efforts boost economic vitality.
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After School Art Classes by Madeline Fox
Madeline Fox offers after school clay art for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 30 to 5 p m starting Feb 9 for three weeks. The cost is 35 dollars for six handbuilding lessons and three projects. A March session adds wheel throwing techniques. Call 642 0056 for details.
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Newcomers Club Meeting in Aiken with Fashion Show
The Ine Aiken Newcomers Club will meet Tuesday February 9 at Newberry Hall on Newberry Street. The February meeting features a Belk’s Department Store fashion show. Luncheon costs 8.25 dollars. Registration starts 9:30 a.m. followed by business, program and lunch. Luncheon reservations are due Friday February 5. Call Nita at 642 4436 or Alice at 643 9815.
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Raffie Scholarship Quilt to Boost Aiken County Fund
Ora Mae Allen grandmother of Miss Aiken County crafted a queen sized quilt as raffle prize for the Raffie Scholarship fund. Miss Aiken County Alecta Harden chose cardiovascular health as her community service theme and the quilt features hearts. The raffle ends February 14 with showings planned at the Aiken Mall on February 6 where Miss Harden will sign autographs and discuss outreach. Tickets are sold through Stephanie Harden at Schofield Middle School or Helen Still at 648-8092.
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Revival at Bethel Baptist Church Canceled Then Rescheduled
Damage from water and floor removal at Bethel Baptist Church on 1127 Bethel Church Road in Aiken forced cancellation of the Sunday revival. The revival is rescheduled for March 21 24 with times to be announced. for details call 648nel.
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Bret Lott to Read at University of South Carolina Aiken
Oprah favorite author Bret Lott will read at USC Aiken Reb 23. Lott, a Los Angeles native now in Mount Pleasant, is a professor of English and writer in residence at the College of Charleston. His new work centers on an American family’s odyssey from Mississippi’s backcountry to urban hope.
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