Toast of Town fundraiser returns for Mardi Gras show
The American Red Cross Aiken Chapter presents the Toast of Town variety show at the URS Center for the Performing Arts on Newberry Street. The Mardi Gras themed fundraiser features 115 performers including the Aiken Choral Society and The Flatland Express Bluegrass Band with 20 acts from across age groups. Proceeds support Red Cross relief and education programs. Tickets $25, $20 for groups of eight or more. senior $20. student $15. box office one hour before showtime at 3 p.m.
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American Red Cross Aiken
URS Center For the Performing Arts
Newberry St
American Red Cross
Aiken
Aiken Choral Society
Flatland Express Bluegrass Band
New Orleans
Area Red Cross Relief and Educa
Newberry Street
Mural honors North Augusta founder James Jackson in Rosemary Inn mural
A large mural by Donna Whaley on the Rosemary Inn staircase features James A. Jackson at its center along with images of Rosemary, Lookaway Hall, Hampton Terrace and The Star of Edgefield. The 10 by 18 foot canvas celebrates North Augusta landmarks and Jackson’s Augusta roots as plans continue for the Rosemary Inn designer show house.
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North Augusta
Carolina Avenue
Donna Whaley
Whaley
Rosemary Inn
Rosemary
Lockaway Hall
Hampton Terrace
Edgefield
James A. Jackson
Jackson
Kelly
Diana Combs
Lookaway Hall
North
James Jackson
Enterprise Mill
Augusta
Harrisburg
Ringling College of Art and Design
Biel
Paty
Paty Whaley
Charles Edward Petty
First Baptist Church of
Earl Petty
Georgia Avenue
Combs
Depemsca
Secret Santa program helps Aiken County kids receive toys
Mary Cunningham's Secret Santa program continues through the holidays, aiding about 900 to 1,000 children in Aiken County. Parents apply at Whiskey Road church, bringing ID and income proof, with gifts up to 30 dollars per child. Sponsors and donors are urged to help, as Target contributes shop purchases via volunteers.
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Aiken County
Mary Cunningham
Cunningham
Santa Claus
Santa
Frank
West Virginia
South Africn Presbyterian Church
Whiskey Road
Rob Nevit
Mary
Career night showcases local professionals at Aiken High
Aiken High School hosted a career night with guests including Dr. Jewel Pompey and attorney Jeanne Townes, both AHS alumni. Townes urged internships and interactions, while Pompey urged giving back and planning for the future.
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Rob Novit
Aiken
Jewel Pompey
AHS
Aliah Johnson
Jeanne Townes
Maxwell Law Firm
Townes
Pompey
Aiken High
Aubrey Pompey
Alexis Lewis
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Toast of Town
N.a.’S
Bill Bengtson
South Presbyterian
Target
Johnson & Wales
VistaBank
Renny Trotter
Lewis
Trotter
Iris Walliser
USC Aiken School of Nursing
Ashton Johnson
Hallie Ritz
Johnson
Movit
Aikenstandard.com
Becca
Porky Bradberry
Itty Whiskey
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