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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1986
Page
5
Lewis Grizzard, arriving in Los Angeles, wrestles with fear of a 5.9 earthquake while noting locals’ casual attitude. He jokes about his nerves, packing impatience, and suggests he may flee back to Atlanta if aftershocks keep coming. He wryly references Richter mortis as the source of his anxiety.
South Aiken High hosts a three month summer program for gifted and talented students in grades 4-12. The program offers music drama and visual arts with workshops by visiting artists and field trips to Atlanta.
The Dixie Dons, a jazz ensemble, perform in the Hopeland Summer Concert Series tonight at 7 p.m. in the gardens on Dupree Place off Whiskey Road. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. rain date is South Aiken High auditorium. Admission is free.
A calendar of local group meetings and public events includes Aiken County Public Library hours breakfast 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rescue Squad 7 30 p.m. Lions Club 6 50 p.m. Rotary Club 12 45 p.m. Sertoma Club 6 30 p.m. Amaranth temple 8 p.m. Toastmasters 7 p.m. North Augusta council 7 p.m. Share group 7 30 p.m. Tomorrow July 22 adds more events at Kal mia School Education Center and various venues including a film at the library and a garden center demo at Houndslake Country Club. Continuous listings reflect ongoing programs at venues such as H odell Weeks Center and Trinity United Methodist Church with a nursery and reservations.
St Mary Help of Christians School accepts applications for grades 1 to 8 and holds accreditation by the Southern Association. Call 649-2071 for details. Gregg Park hosts Pebbles and Rocks cheer tryouts on July 26 at 10 am in Graniteville for eligible participants. Martha Taylor at 663-7552 provides info. Red Cross swimming lessons run July 28 to August 14 at Eustis Park Pool with multiple daily slots for ages 6-18. City residents pay 10 dollars. nonresidents 15. Registration at H Odell Weeks Activities Center. no phone registration.
Community groups and clubs are invited to submit event notices to The Aiken Standard. Include event title date time location and contact. Notices must reach the newspaper at least two working days before publication for consideration.
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