Portraits of the Past photo submissions urged in Aiken
Residents are invited to share old photos documenting Aiken County history. Pick up submission forms at the Aiken Standard office or download a PDF from www aikenstandard com. Mail or deliver forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. For questions call Kimberley Kirkey at 648 2311 ext 212.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard
Aikenstandard.com
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Kimberley Kirkey
Master Gardener Program opens in Aiken this fall
Clemson Extension Service offers a 15 week Master Gardener course in Aiken with Tuesday sessions starting Aug 19. Application deadline July 25 with a $100 supplies fee. Info at 649-6297 or Clemson site.
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Clemson Extension Service
Aiken
Clemson.edu
Crossroads
SouthernCare
Cheri Hicks
LMSW
Sandra McKee
David Utley
Jazz Band Quintet to Perform at Hopelands Gardens
The Chris Tie Quintet led by Clues Blanchard performs 7 p.m. Monday at Hopelands Gardens as part of the summer concert series. For more, call 642-7631. A lineup of community events follows including a July 28 to Aug 1 Woodsmanship and Hunter Education Day Camp offering 40 hours of outdoor skills training, deer and turkey hunting, and hunter safety certification with a $100 fee and a $25 deposit.
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Christie
Cluese Blanchard
Hopelands Gardens
Department of Natural Resources
Savannah River
Rego
New Ellenton
Jody Childs
Debra Lindsay
Watermelon Classic fuels RC racing heat at ORA track
Atomic Racers host the Watermelon Classic mini car race this weekend at Boyd Pond Road track. About 200 to 250 racers from across the country compete, with speeds around 30 mph on a dirt circuit. The event draws diverse participants from doctors to construction workers and retirees.
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Nascar
Atomic Racers
Jim Felak
Operations Recreation Association
ORA
Srs
Felak
East Coast
Boyd Pond Road
July Fest set for Saturday in Aiken
The 16th annual July Fest at Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with gospel acts from 10 a.m. to noon and a lineup featuring T-Lo and Ski and other local groups, plus national acts 3 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is 3 per person. gates open at 9 a.m. Bus transport from Smith-Hazel Center provided.
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Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
Aiken
Blessed
T-Lo
Ski
True Life
Bown Hill Boys
Cfide
Cool Joe
Young Bloodz
Travis Wright
ATC
Vance
Rival Boys
Gyles
Gates
Golf tournament honors Don Smoland with ALS fundraiser
SRS donates 12000 to United Way at Houndslake Country Club in memory of Don Smoland. Smoland, a former SRS quality engineer and two year Houndslake champion, died from ALS in 1997. The sixth annual event drew 216 golfers, raised funds for SRS United Way and ALS.
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Don Smoland
United Way
SRS
Houndslake Country Club
Houndslake
Lou Gehrig
Don
DiAna Smoland
SRS United Way Campaign
Louisiana Wright
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Sally Woodward
Knight Kirkland
Main Street
Columbia
Aiken Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Whiskey Road
Animal Shelter
Renate
Aiken Spca
South Aiken High School
The
Alliance For the Mentally Ill
First Baptist Church
H.O. Weeks
CSRA
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
University Parkway
Jeff Maxey
P.O
Smith-Hazel
Boyz
Carol Almond
Georgia
Professionallending
City of
Municipal Party
Municipal Election Commission
Vaucluse Road
Aiken, SC
Chesterfield Street N
South Carolina
Greenville Street
Sara B. Ridout
Laurens Street
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