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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1998

Page

20

Talk to Me Teen Girls Group Summer Registration Deadline

The Talk to Me A Listening Ear program sets a summer registration deadline for teen girls at 7 p.m. on Thursday May 21 with sessions at Empha recreation focusing on rap sessions and removing negative influences. K-4 KS and grades 1-3 to 3rd will have a May 28 deadline with a focus on school readiness and social and academic skill building. The outreach headquarters is Beatrice Manning at 132 York St with contact numbers 642-4495 or 642-4496 available Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Beatrice Manning York St

Cinderella Musical Seeks Students From Two High Schools

Aiken and South Aiken high schools stage Cinderella at South Aiken High auditorium with shows Friday and Saturday at 7 30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm Tickets cost 5 and moms admitted free to the Mother's Day matinee with two paying family members Call Susan Thames at 641 2600 for details The Salt and Light drama titled Extreme presented by New Covenant Presbyterian Church features teens from eighth to 12th grade and is set for Friday May 15 at 7 pm at 26 Hitchcock Parkway Admission is free with a love offering accepted For more information call 649 5007

Aiken South Aiken South Aiken High Susan ‘Thames Salt and Light New Covenant Presbyterian Church Hitchcock Parkway Aiken ‘Area Woodside Plantation Country Club Pam Weigle Linda Hurstell Acworth Hurstell Barbara Rose Imogene Schumpert

Friday Connection opens Friday nights for adults in Aiken

The Ken Area Council on Aging Life Connection announces The Friday Connection. The facilities will be open every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. for an evening outing for adults with entertainment and table games in a smoke coffee house atmosphere. The cover charge is $3 per person. Office at 159 Morgan St. NW, behind the County Office Complex. For more information call 648-5447.

Ken Area

Chukker Creek Elementary Spring Carnival Friday Evening

Chukker Creek Elementary School hosts a spring carnival Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1890 Chukkker Creek Road. The event features rides bingo games and a silent auction with prizes donated by local merchants and celebrity items from NASCAR legends actors athletes and politicians.

Chukker Creek Richard Petty Bill Cosby Auburn University Terry Bowden John Gienn Hugh Downs Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter

Health Fair at Gloverville Elementary Set for Friday

Gloverville Elementary Schools host their third annual health fair Friday from 8 am to noon in the multi purpose area. Event offers basic screenings with providers including the American Heart Association Aiken Chiropractic Workout Express Margaret J Weston Medical Center and Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center. Information line 599 7280.

Gloverville American Heart Association Aiken Chiropractic Workout Express Margaret J. Weston Medical Center Hitchcock Rehabiliation Center Call

Auction and Dance at Barnwell Warhorse Club

The Barnwell Warhorse Club hosts its 13th annual Auction and Dance Friday at 7 p.m. at Sweetwater Country Club Barnwell. Admission is 5 dollars per person with complimentary refreshments hors d oeuvres and dancing by Two Hits and A Miss. A Ducane gas grill is the door prize and you need not be present to win. The weekend continues with golf and tennis on Saturday to raise funds for Barnwell High School athletics. For details contact Pat Still at Barnwell High School 803-541-1300 or Marty Harvey 803-259-5531.

Warhorse Club Barnwell Barnwell High Pat Still Barnwell High ‘School Marty Harvey

Wizard of Oz set for two Aiken ballet shows

The Aiken Ballet Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz with two performances Saturday at the Etherredge Center on the USC Aiken campus. Shows are at 2 and 7 pm with tickets 8 for adults 5 for students 6 for seniors and 4 for groups of 10 or more. For details call 648-8768.

Aiken Ballet ‘Theatre Etherredge Center University of South Carolina Aiken

Area vets and health dept offer low cost rabies clinics

Local veterinarians join with health departments to sponsor inexpensive rabies vaccination clinics for cats and dogs across the area, expanding access for pet owners.

Rabies Vaccination Clinics Planned Across Three Cities

State law requires all pets to be vaccinated by licensed veterinarians. Vaccines cost 3 dollars each. Dogs require leashes and cats must use carriers. Final clinics Saturday at New Ellenton City Hall 24 p.m. Bath Water Works 2 4 p.m. Aiken Veterinarian Clinics 1316 Richland Ave Aiken 9 a.m. to noon Gurleys Supermarket Atomic Road Beech Island 1 2 p.m.

New Ellenton City Hall Bath Water Works Aiken Richland ‘Ave Gurley's Atomic Road Beech Island

Open House At Langley Plant On Saturday

Air Products and Chemicals will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 403 Carline Road Langley. Attendees can take a plant tour learn the plant history and enjoy refreshments. The public is invited to attend.

Langley Air Products and Chemicals Carline Road

Parrot Heads Meeting Saturday in Aiken

Parrot Heads of the Savannah River the Aiken Augusta chapter of Jimmy Buffett fans meet monthly at Mango's in Downtown Aiken at 4 p m the second Saturday. The next meeting will be held Saturday. For more information call 642 0401 or 706 793 0513.

Parrot Heads Savannah River Aiken Augusta Jimmy Buffett Paradise Mango's

Grace Braun Performs At Morris Museum Free Sunday Concert

Grace Braun presents traditional early 20th century folk songs and original material inspired by Appalachian balladry at the Morris Museum of Art closing of On the Road with Thomas Hart Benton. The Sunday program at 2 pm is free to the public with further shows at the Soul Bar on Broad Street. For details contact Patricia Moore at 706 724 7501.

Grace Braun Morris Museum of Art Soul Bar Brown Thomas Hart Benton Ms. Braun

Red Cross CPR Lifeguard and First Aid Classes Set

Aiken Chapter Health and Safety Services offers CPR Lifeguard and First Aid courses in May and June. Lifeguard Adult CPR May 11 26 June 8 22 Infant Child CPR May 12 27 June 9 23 First Aid May 24 28 June 11 25 Lifeguard students must be 15 by course start. Call 641-4152 for details.

Health and Safety Services Division Aiken American Red Cross

Pine Quilters Meeting Set At Trinity Methodist Church

The Carolina Pine Quilters will meet at Trinity United Methodist Church 2154 Whiskey Road at 7 30 p m on the second Monday each month. The next gathering is scheduled for May 11.

Trinity United Methodist Church Whiskey Road

North Augusta High to host Miss Southern Belle pageant

Plans advance for a Saturday May 16 beauty pageant at North Augusta High School. Divisions include Miss Southern Belle with categories for beauty, professional amateur modeling, prettiest dress and photogenic. Judges will emphasize personality appearance and poise.

North Augusta H.S North Augusta High School

Scholarships deadline for ACH disability grants in Aiken

The Aiken County Commission for the Handicapped invites local residents with disabilities to apply for $500 post secondary scholarships for the 1998 99 year. Mail applications to ACH 828 Richland Ave West Aiken 29801 by May 18. Awards are made in July. For details call Ann Taylor at 642 2129 or 649 6548.

Aiken

Salley Town Council to Meet May 18 at Civic Center

Salley Town Council schedules a May 18 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Salley Civic Center. For more information contact Peggy W Yonat at 803 258 3485. The notice lists community events and a church women’s meeting in Aiken with reservations required.

Salley Town Salley Salley Civic Center Peggy W. Yonat

Community notices list contacts for events and Bible study

Contact details for events appear: a Williston line with a phone number, a Linabel Thomas home address in Graniteville with a number, and a Friendship Bible Coffees line for Susan with a number.

Williston Linabel Thomas Graniteville Friendship Bible Susan

Help Line Volunteers Needed in Aiken County

United Way agency operates a 24 hour confidential hotline for Aiken County residents. Volunteers receive calls via a central answering service to protect caller and volunteer anonymity. Free training starts Tuesday May 19 at 6 p.m. at the Help Line office 149 Chesterfield St. Call 641-4143 or 642-5135 for details.

Aiken County Help Line United Way Agency Chesterfield St

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