DEDICATION EVENTS FOR POW MUSEUM IN ANDERSONVILLE
Veterans and families plan ceremonies at the National Prisoner of War Museum in Andersonville Georgia near the historic camp. Thousands of Ameri can POWs are expected to attend the event on Thursday April 9 which marks the fall of Bataan and the start of the Bataan Death March. The museum holds artifacts from all wars with POWs. For more information contact Bill Zion commander CSRA chapter of American Ex-POWs at 1549 4018 or Roberta Starks at 642 1545.
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National Prisoner of War Museum
Andersonville
Bataan
Bill Zion
CSRA
Roberta Starks
Aiken County Veterans Affairs
Free Tax Help Starts At Odell Weeks Center In Aiken
VITA volunteers offer free tax help at Odell Weeks Recreation Center 1700 Whiskey Road Aiken all day Mondays and Tuesdays until the April tax deadline. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. open through lunch. free electronic filing available. bring last year’s return and 1997 IRS booklets if possible.
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Odella Weeks Recreation Center
Whiskey Road
Aiken
VITA
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
AARP
Aiken County
American ‘Association of Retired Persons
First Presbyterian Church
Aiken Public Library
Cean
Clearwater
First Baptist Church
North Augusta
Nancy Carson Library
Aiken Symphony Guild Announces 1998 99 Season
The Aiken Symphony Guild outlines a brief plan for 1998 99 including a Gershwin Gala on September 25 at the Etherredge Center USC Aiken Vocalists in the second half, Porgy and Bess, A Christmas Pops on December 12, and a Spring Concert on April 23 with the Josef Hofmann Piano Competition winner to be featured.
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Aiken Symphony Guild
Etherredge Center
University of South Carolina
Aiken
Josef Hofmann
Puberty and Computer Classes At Aiken Regional Center
Aiken Regional Medical Centers offers puberty guidance for girls with a parent, April 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration via Resource Center 641-5926. Computer class led by Pam Powers at the hospital’s Classroom B April 21, 6:30–9:30 p.m., $5, call 641-5026 or 1-800-641-2771. TAG 98 summer sessions run July 12–17 and July 19–24, nominations due May 1, tuition 979 dollars, contact USC’s Continuing Education 803-777-9444. Medical Office Professionals series begins May 29–30, 1998 through May 22–23, 1999, 12 courses, register by April 1. USCA continuing education 641-8288. Reunion note mentions May 14, 1998 at Best Western Norfolk, contact Jerry Bligh 941-353-0891.
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Aikenegional Medical Centers
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Pam Powers
Web Powers
TAG
USC
Division of Continuing Education
University of South Carolina Aiken
USCA
Best ‘Western Center
Norfolk
Jerry
Bligh
Squire Circle
Naples
Florida
Spring At Hopelands Garden Celebration in Aiken
Four day event May 22 to 25 at Hopeland Gardens and Rye Patch in Aiken features garden, floral and landscaping displays. Sponsors include Aiken Garden Club Council Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch and city parks departments. Public, free admission. calls for volunteers and exhibitors welcome. Contact Joan Tower or Sally Anaclerio for details.
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Hopelands
Hopeland Gardens
Rye Patch
Aiken
Aiken Garden Club Council
Friends of
Joan ‘Tower
Sally Anaclerio
Sixth Annual Young Life Golf Marathon Planned
Plans for the sixth annual Young Life Golf Marathon proceed to benefit the local Christian outreach to high school students. The event is set for Monday April 27 at Woodland Plantation Country Club with participants playing 100 holes in one day. Sign up by calling Stephen Hampton at 641-0259.
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Young Life
Christian Outreach
Woodland Plantation Country Club
Stephen Hampton
Mann Reunion Set for 11th Annual Gathering at WA
ReuNion WA Mann reunion event announced for USS General WA Mann AP-112 TAP-112 shipmates. The 11th annual gathering plans include former crew members, with details on date and location to be released by organizers.
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WA. Mann
USS
General WA. Mann
Memorial Day Parade in Aiken Led by Marine Corps Band
The Marine Corps League Detachment 39 hosts a Memorial Day parade at 3 p.m. Sunday May 31 in downtown Aiken. A DoD approved flyover signals the start. A color guard and Parris Island Marine Band lead, followed by a memorial service at the Vietnam Monument. Entry fee is 25 dollars. Proceeds fund parade costs and Marine Corps League projects. For participation call Hammons at 649 4019.
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Marine Corps League
Aiken
Department of Defense
Hammons
Auditions for Grease at USCA Aiken Theatre
University Theatre at the University of South Carolina Aiken announces open auditions for the musical Grease set for July 16 to 19. Auditions occur June 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Etherredge Center with one upbeat musical selection, comfortable attire for dance, and script reading. accompanist will be provided.
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Usca Theatre
University Theatre
University of South
Carolina Aiken
Etherredge Center
Accompa
Pine Quilters Club Meeting Schedule announced
The Carolina Pine Quilters meet at Trinity United Methodist Church 2154 Whiskey Road at 7 30 p m on the second Monday of each month. Dates listed include April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 and December 14. March marks National Quilting Month with refreshments and a Show and Tell. Members are encouraged to wear quilted clothing.
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Carolina Pine Quilters
Trinity United Methodist Church
Whiskey Road
Roles Open for 35 Cast Members Age 16 and Up
Thirty five acting roles announced for a local production inviting both male and female performers aged sixteen and older. Auditions to be scheduled with organizers seeking diverse talent.
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