Grant opens doors to reading for at risk Greendale students
Dalton Johnson a Greendale Elementary second grader who now reads above grade level shows visitors two chapter books from a classroom bookbag. A $500 Great Ideas grant from Public Education Partners funded level books purchased by Atlantic Broadband funds to boost literacy for at risk students through in class and home reading.
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John Henry
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Roast of City Manager to Benefit Aiken Pinelawn Cemetery
Local officials will roast City Manager Roger LeDuc at Newberry Hall for Pinelawn Cemetery maintenance. The benefit includes a 6 pm reception, 7 pm dinner at 40 dollars, with funds aiding restoration of the 1852 cemetery on Florence Street.
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Roger LeDuc
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Library March schedule highlights Oscars Wild Things and Daisy screenings
Aiken County Public Library unveils a March lineup headlined by Oscar themed events including The Sting and Driving Miss Daisy screenings. The schedule also features Where the Wild Things Are and New Moon viewings, global affairs discussions, legal clinic, After School activities, Popcorn Poets, and the Let’s Talk About It book discussion series with Carrie Young’s Nothing to Do But Stay.
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Persian Gulf
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Foreign Policy Association
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Aiken
Auditions Open for The Fantasticks at Aiken Playhouse
The Aiken Community Playhouse seeks actors for The Fantasticks directed by Dante with auditions Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. The show runs May 21 to June 5 at 124 Newberry St NW. Contact ACP box office at 648-1438 or email Dan Se at atlanticbb.net for scripts and CD copies.
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Broadway audition notices seek mixed cast at ACP box office
Auditions require Broadway style songs lasting one to two minutes with keyboard provided. Casting calls six male roles ages 18 to 90 with varied vocal ranges and one female role 18 to 25 soprano. Email director Seat dancer Mandan to apply and contact Rachel Johnson for details.
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