Aiken Library Hosts Woman's History Week Book Talk
The Aiken County Public Library presents Woman's History Week Book Talk on Wednesday from 10 30 to 1 30 in the meeting room. Reference librarian Sally Farris reviews In Joy and In Sorrow Women Family and Marriage in the Victorian South 1830 1900 and Why History Matters Life and Thought. Sponsored by AAUW Book Club Newcomer Nose In A Book and the library. Reservations not required. The Aiken Needlepoint Guild displays an exhibit celebrating Woman's History Week. For more information call 642 2022.
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Aiken County Public
American Association of University Women Book Club
Newcomer's Book Club
Breakfast Club promotes health for seniors at Aurora Pavilion
Aiken Regional Medical Centers and the Lower Savannah Council of Governments sponsor The Breakfast Club a monthly seniors breakfast and seminar at 9 a.m. Registration is required by calling 641-5926. On April 10 the group offers Check Up with cholesterol blood sugar and blood pressure checks featuring Drs Quarles Grantham Gill and speaker Calvert. A diabetic support group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Aurora Pavilion with registration via 641-5026.
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Aiken
Lower Savannah
Aurora Pavilion
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
R. Lee Grantham
Ahmad N. Gill
Kristen Calvert
R.D
Pamela
Enns
BSN
Artisan Spring Show Seeks Entries at Aiken Center for the Arts
The Aiken Center for the Arts invites area artists to apply for the Artisan's Spring Show on April 17 and 18. Ten by ten foot indoor spaces cost 55 dollars total with 50 for members. Entries must be original work and kits are not allowed. Deadline is Monday. Call 641-9094 for details and send entries to 122 Laurens St. SW Aiken 29801. Aiken April Art Attractions collaborate with the event. Also noted Ridge Arts Council benefit rescheduled to March 28 from 7 to 10 PM.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Aiken
Ridge arts center hosts acoustic concert and live art auction
An event at Batesburg Leesville Leisure Center features Cold Coffee performing acoustic soft rock and a live art auction with works by Danny O Driscoll and Ridge area artists. Gourmet coffees and desserts will be served. Proceeds support Ridge Arts Council education and programming. Tickets cost 30 dollars per couple or 20 dollars per person. For more information call 932 2388.
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Batesburg-Leesville
Danny O'Driscoll
Ridge Area
Ridge Arts Council
Schofield MS PTSA Plans April 3 Raffle
Schofield Middle School PTSA plans a raffle to be held April 3 with prizes including a Princess Di Beanie Baby. Tickets cost $2 and are available through PTSA members or at the school to support school improvement projects.
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Schofield Middle School
Parent ‘Teachers Student Association
PTSA
The Gathering Dance at Agape Baptist Church
The Singles of Agape Baptist Church invite all to The Gathering on the first Friday monthly from 8 p.m. to midnight at Yellow Rock Hall West Columbia 2211 Platt Springs Rd. April 3 event features live music by First Friday The Gathering Band with a $5 charge includes soft drinks and popcorn.
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Agape Baptist Church
Yellow Rock Hall
Platt Springs Road
West Columbia
Soldiers Firearm Evolution Exhibit at Augusta Museum
The Augusta Richmond County Museum hosts The Soldier's Firearm Evolution 1861 to 1971 featuring rifles carbines and pistols from mozzle loader 1861 to M16 1971. Located at 560 Reynolds St Augusta the hours are Tue Sat 10 am to 5 pm and Sun 2 pm to 5 pm. Call 706 722-8454 for details.
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Augusta Richmond County
Augusta-Richmond County Museum
Reynolds St
Augusta
Blood Drives Schedule Posted by Aiken Community Blood Center
Aiken Community Blood Center lists blood drives for March including SRS Korea at 8 am to 3 pm and Bloodmobile at McDonald's corner Whiskey and Pine Log. North Augusta Church of Christ hosts 10 am to 1 pm on March link. Air Products, UBC Chemicals, Revco Road, SRS sites fill mornings and afternoons. March 19 includes Tritium drive and Bloodmobile at McDonald’s. March 21 Belvedere Fire Department invites donors 9 am to 1 pm at 204 Hampton Way Belvedere.
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Aiken Community Blood Center
SRS
Korea
Sheppard’s Aiken Community Blood Center
McDonald’s
Whiskey
Pine Log Roads
North Augusta
Clearwater
Sheppard’s
Aiken Community
West Woodlawn Ave
Midland Valley High School
Mustang Drive
Langley
Shepeard's Aiken Community Blood Center
McDonald's
USC Aiken Health
University Parkway
Aiken
American Red Cross
Aiken Blood Donor Center
Shoney's
Millbrook Avenue
Blood donation drives and schedules across Aiken region
The schedule lists blood drives at Midland Valley High School Langley Shepeard's Aiken Center USC Aiken Health Center and the Aiken Donor Center with hours and locations. Appointment line 251-6138. Also War Eagles Days at Pizza Stop Wagener with 15 percent of Tuesday sales aiding Wagener Salley Marching War Eagles.
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Wagener
Wagener Salley High School
Library Closures for In Service Day and Augusta Mineral Show
Public libraries in Aiken Bamberg Barnwell and Edgefield counties close for staff in service day and the bookmobile suspends service. Julian Smith Casino Augusta hosts a Friday Saturday and Sunday gem and mineral show with exhibits demonstrations and metal work gem cutting and polishing. Admission is 2 dollars with free entry for children under 16 when accompanied by an adult.
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Aiken
Bamberg
Barnwell
Edgefield
Julian Smith Casino
Broad St
Augusta
Electronic Contracting Seminar At Holley House
The National Contract Management Association offers an Electronic Contracting seminar at The Holley House, 235 Richland Ave West, March 24. Instructors include Raymond D. Nelson and Philip B. Starr from the Laurinburg Regional Electronic Commerce Resource Center. Registration is 145 for members and 195 for nonmembers.
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Holley House
Richland Ave West
National Contract Management Association
Georgia-Carolina
Raymond D. Nelson
Electronic Commerce
Philip B. Starr
Laurinburg
Electronic Commerce Resource Center
NCMA
Ed Martin
Brian Aring
Woodford Road
Vienna
Camellia Club Hosts Chelsea Flower Show Slide Talk
The Aiken Camellia Club meets at the Aiken County Council Building on Richland Avenue at 7 30 p m. Ted Stephens of Nurseries Carolin is scheduled to present a slide show of the 1997 Chelsea Flower Show sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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Aiken Camellia Club
Aiken County Council
Richland Avenue
Chelsea
Ted Stephens
Nurseries
Carolini
The
Royal Horticulture Society
Gem Show Sponsored by Aiken and Augusta Societies
The Aiken and Augusta Gem and Miner al Societies sponsor a Gem show led by Julian Smith Casino. Local collectors and enthusiasts attend to view displays, trade, and learn about mineral wonders.
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the Ridge Arts Council
Honley
Umon Street
Ronald Lane
Physician Drive
Aiken, SC
England
Electronicontracting
Julian Smith
Aiken and
Augusta Gem and Mineral Societies
Powertel
Feevices
Lage Plaza
Gusta
Sam's Club
Walmart
Vom
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