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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2007
Page
4
Tickets for the Triple Crown of Polo, scheduled for September 5, are now available at the Aiken Downtown Development Association offices and online at triplecrownofpolo.com. For pricing and information call 649-2221 or visit the website.
The Area 2 Advisory Council will meet in regular session at the Area 2 Administrative Office on Thursday at 6 30 p m The Area 7 Advisory Council will also attend.
The Enterprise Zone Committee of the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. via conference call at the S.C Department of Commerce, 1201 Main St., Columbia. For more information, contact Marcella Forrest at 803 737-2024.
The opening ceremony takes place Friday at 7 30 p m to celebrate 11 state champion teams and host Aiken Dixie Boys as the 2007 Dixie Boys World Series begins. For more information call 642-7761.
The wall at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center offers drop-in climbing with instructor help for beginners and advanced routes. Open to ages 3 plus with a guardian waiver for under 18. Sessions cost 5 dollars each or 25 dollars for five. held Tuesdays and Fridays through October.
The Dupont Planetarium presents The Explorers of Mauna Kea at 8 PM Friday and Saturday and August 17 and 18. Ticket prices are 4.50 for adults 3.50 for seniors and 2.50 for students in grades 4K to 12. An early bird show Saturday at 4 PM offers a lower price and more information is available at 641 3654.
The Dupont Rancanum presents Digistar Laser Fantasy at USCA with showings at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and August 17 and 18. Ticket prices are 5.50 for adults 4.50 for seniors and 3.50 for students in grades 4K to 12. An early Friday show is listed at a lower price. Call 803 641-3654 for details.
Veterans Auxiliary Unit 43 holds its monthly yard sale at the DAV Building 2192 Columba Highway N. from 9 am to 2 pm with assorted items and concessions. Proceeds aid CSRA area veterans and Augusta VA Medical Center veterans, rain or shine in a heated building.
The Green Tomato Festival will be held Saturday at Pleasure Island Langley Pond in Gloverville. For more information call Debbie at the Whistle Stop (803) 593 5200.
The exhibit Stories & Legends Remembering the Augusta National runs now through September 2 at 560 Reynolds Street downtown Augusta. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Admission 4 dollars for adults 3 dollars for seniors 2 dollars for ages 6 to 18. under 6 free. Call 706-722-8454 or visit www.augustamuseum.org for details.
Johnston County Adult Education will hold fall GED and high school diploma class registrations Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Johnston Learning Center 119 Cardinal Drive. Contact numbers 803 275 1788 ext 23 or ext 2.
Wild Hare Pottery offers a two day Tiles workshop August 4 and 5 from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday and 10 am to 3 pm Sunday. Participants learn tile designs, making and decorating pottery tiles and installing tile work for tabletops counters and backsplashes. Fee is 110 dollars including materials. Register by sending a check to David Stuart at 1627 Georgia Ave North Augusta SC.
The Dixie Boys World Series will be held August 4 to 9 at Citizens Park. Games start daily at 4 p m and 8 p m with an August 9 championship. Ticket prices: adults 5 a day or 20 tournament pass. youth 4 a day or 15 for tournament pass. ages 5 and under free. Teams are state champions from 11 states plus Aiken's Dixie Boys. For more information call 803 279 7813 or 642 7761.
Auditions for Meredith Willson's The Music Man in Aiken will be held Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Aiken Electric Cooperative. Roles for ages 10 to senior citizen, singing ability required. accompanist provided. A male barbershop quartet will perform as the school board. Call 644-4068 or visit aikenkidneybenefit.com for details.
Randy Owen and Joe Nichols will perform at Fort Gordon on Saturday August 4. Tickets cost 25 dollars in advance or 30 dollars at the gate. Gates open 6 30 p m with show starting 7 30 p m. For info call 706 791 16779 and for tickets 706 828 7700. A photo ID is required for ages 16 and over.
The Series presents the Ft Gordon Dixieland Band on Monday August 6 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 803 642 7631. The MOM'S Club of Aiken invites stay at home mothers to join play dates park days craft days local field trips and a monthly mom's night out.
ACTS will host the Lt. Rutland Memorial Golf Tournament at Houndslake Country Club on August 6. Entry costs are 75 dollars for individuals and 260 dollars for foursomes. For information contact Leah Luton Scott Luton or email Vicki Bukovitz.
The MOM S Club of Aiken invites stay at home moms and children to its August 6 gathering. For information contact Stacy Groves at (803) 266 5194 or MCofAiken peoplepe com.
The Steps First Steps for Fathers Fatherhood program meets every Monday evening from 6 10 to 8 p.m. at the Freedman Parenting Center located at 225 Aiken Road in Graniteville. For information call Marcia L. Nash at 803 643 3845 or for directions call 803 663 4204.
The Superintendent Search Committee will meet in Area 4 on Monday August 6 at 7 p m in the A L Corbett Middle School Media Center. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Aiken Newcomers' Club will meet on Tuesday, August 14 at Houndslake Country Club. Registration starts 10:30 a.m. with a luncheon at 11 a.m. The cost is 12.50 dollars. Reservations close 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7. Contact AK at 648-0375 or LZ at 641-6857.
Overeaters Anonymous meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information call Cecil at 644-2953 or Karen at 335-3059.
ACP Youth Wing plans a meeting Saturday August 11 from 1 to 2 30 PM at the Ken Ty Play House with contact at 648 1438 and the website wwwatkentyplayhouse.com.
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