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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2001
Page
3
The Embroider's Guild of America chapter in Aiken meets on the third Monday monthly at the Aiken County Library from 10 15 to 11 15 a m. The next gathering is Monday with Linda Levitt listed for more information at 642 4736.
The Senior Men's Club in Aiken hosted a tour guided by Brian J. Mulherin using George Washington’s Journal. Washington traveled by horse and carriage from March 21 to late May visiting South Carolina sites like Myrtle Beach Columbia Camden Georgetown Charleston and Savannah. He expressed warmth from residents during him south tour and noted dinners toasts and dances in his honor. Next month Nancy Knowles will discuss Leader Dogs for the blind at the Houndslake Country Club meeting on the third Wednesday at 12:15 PM.
S.C. Department of Transportation officials awarded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as the Outstanding Adopt-A-Highway Group for Aiken County. Pictured left to right: State Highway Engineer Don Freeman, SCDOT Vice-Chairman John M. Truluck, Betty Butler, and Executive Director Elizabeth S. Mabry.
Local band Wax Bean will headline the town's park concert series starting next month in New Ellenton. The group led by Missy McKay and Marty Brittain plus Mitch Planettons plans a diverse 8 to 11 pm set with food and drinks available. Free monthly concerts run through September.
A Wellington man was arrested outside an Aiken restaurant after an officer saw him exposing himself inside and outside the building. He fled twice during arrest attempts but was finally taken to jail on the third try.
ACP invites applications from high school seniors and college students studying fine or performing arts including visual arts music voice creative writing and more. Applications due June 11. Also, Aiken Artist Guild spring show at Aiken Center for the Arts through June 11 judged by Steve Harrison with awards for best Aiken scene and best tree art. Contact ACP or Aiken Center for the Arts for details.
The Aiken County Historical Museum shows History Written in Clay through June 24. The collection, owned by Robert McNeill, has never been on display publicly. Admission is free. hours Tue-Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sat-Sun 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm at 6122015. City of Aiken highlights Virtue as May’s character trait.
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