Aiken County Library launches 2011 Summer Reading Program
The Aiken County Public Library opened the 2011 Summer Reading Program themed One World, Many Stories with registration already showing about 60 signups. The program runs through July 30 and rewards readers with medals, certificates, and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card per logged book.
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Woodard named advisory board chair at Savannah River National Lab
Dr. Joan Woodard, retired Sandia National Laboratories executive, will chair the SANL advisory board for Savannah River National Laboratory. The board will guide operations, partnerships, and strategies in energy, environmental and national security sectors. The first SANL EAB meeting is planned for early September.
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ACA honors local volunteers at May 19 reception
Three Aiken Center for the Arts volunteers were saluted for their service. Carol Winsor received Volunteer of the Year for her store help and event work, while Barry Doss and Sandi Custodi earned the Michelangelo Award for their roles in fundraisers and community programs.
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Aiken Center For the Arts Board
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Carol Winsor
ACA
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Kristin Brown
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Sandi Custodi
Heart of Aiken
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Margaret Hayden
Bonnie Coward
Michele Beranek
Tom Cofer
Andy Kelly
Summer youth activities announced at local centers
The H. Odell Weeks Activities Center hosts an out of school bash for middle and high school students on June 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at Price Avenue Shelter with no cost. The First Tee of Aiken offers online summer class and camp registrations for ages 5 to 18 through June 3 on thefirstteeaiken.org, with phone support at 226-0053.
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Price Avenue
Wise Outrageous Women to meet at Malia's Restaurant
The Wise Outrageous Women will meet at Malia's Restaurant on Laurens Street at 12 30 p.m. June 8. Jackie Bartley president of the Beech Island Historical Society will be the speaker. For more information call 648 6005.
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Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale to Cover 44 Miles on Highway 23
The Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale returns for a fifth year on June 4 stretching 44 miles from Modoc through Monetta Johnston Ridge Spring Ward and Edgefield. Organizers expect buyers from hundreds of miles with vendors selling furniture vintage jewelry and even peaches at the farmers market. Sellers set up at 5 30 a m and shoppers can start at 7 30 a m with proceeds benefiting local area commerce.
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