High gas costs keep some at home over Fourth of July weekend
Aiken drivers faced $2.65 to $2.75 per gallon as they weighed holiday plans. Some stayed in town or limited trips while others shrugged off prices, with residents citing trips to Hilton Head, Daytona, Delaware, and Florida. One traveler noted relatives in Houston, distances influencing choices.
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Aiken
Lisa Randall
Graniteville
Delaware
Kathleen Jones
Hilton Head
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Venita Hudson
Florida
Debbie Patek
Daytona
Patek
Houston
Texas
Russell Hastedt
Barnwell
Sherman Offord
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
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Summer arts and camps at Aiken Center for the Arts
The Aiken Center for the Arts hosts the Aiken Artists Guild Summer Art Show through July 20 featuring nature photography painting ceramics and woodwork by Christie West Tom Mac Garrett and Allen and Jane Fordyce. Summer programs run July with multiple Walk on the Wild Side sessions for grades 1-4 and Art Studios for grades 5 and up. Registration costs vary by session with member and nonmember rates for half and full day options. Campers should bring lunches snacks and snack/drink each day for younger and older programs. A one day basket weaving workshop is set for June 21 with lunch and tools provided. For details or to register call the Arts Center.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Christie West
Tom Mac Garrett
Allen
Jane Fordyce
Aiken Artists Guild
Arts Center
Ass Center
Olympic rider Ian Stark teaches local riders at Full Gallup Farm
Four time Olympic silver medalist Ian Stark spent three days at Full Gallup Farm in Aiken County giving dressage, stadium jumping and cross country instruction. He worked with advanced, novice and beginner riders, stressing body position, reins handling and rider confidence. Stark, a Badminton winner and five Olympian, noted locals are willing to try new techniques and adapt to their own style.
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Ian Stark
Aiken
Stark
Brenna Jones
Jones
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Seoul
Sydney
Barcelona
Sir Wattie
JayBee
Scottish Borders
Edinburgh
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