Newcomers' Club fundraiser aids local groups in Aiken
The Aiken Newcomers' Club raised over $6,000 at its luncheon fundraiser held at Newberry Hall. More than 80 local merchants contributed gift baskets and cards, with proceeds to be distributed to ACTS Cumbee Center Aiken SPCA Salvation Army Hitchcock Woods Children's Place and other groups in spring.
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Army Signal Corps
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Aiken Performing Arts Group
First Baptist Church
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City Council reviews applications for next city manager
The Aiken City Council began evaluating about 45 applications for city manager. Local and statewide candidates are considered with priority toward South Carolina hires. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh notes the strong interest and aims to fill the post before Roger LeDuc retires January 28 after nearly 25 years with the city.
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Aiken
Roger LeDuc
South Carolina
Fred Cavanaugh
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LeDuc
Cation
Amy Banton
Abanton
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Valley Empty Stocking Fund Opens First Application Session
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund begins its season with an application day on November 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Burnettown Municipal Building 3144 Augusta Road. Eligible families have children in Area 3 schools and must bring IDs birth certificates Social Security cards and proof of income and bills. The fund operated by Lions Club and American Legion in 1973 offers grocery and department store vouchers with last year aiding 242 families. A second session is scheduled for December 1 with donations welcome via P O Box 517 Langley.
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Midland Valley
Langley-Bath- Clearwater
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Gloverville
Clearwater
Jefferson
Byrd
Warrenville
Burnettown
Augusta Road
P.O
Langley
Healing Lecture at ACA on Bible Power
The Aiken Center for the Arts hosts "The Healing Power of the Bible" a free Saturday lecture at 11 a.m. by Elise Moore a 25 year Christian healing veteran The talk presented by First Church of Christ Scientist covers Christ’s healing and Bible passages for personal healing with a non denominational approach.
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Aiken
Aiken Choral Society
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Jay Watts
Family Pharmacy
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Aiken Center
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Christmas events and toy drive in Aiken area Dec 4
Several December community events are listed. Dixie Thunder Abate will escort a toy run to Helping Hands of Aiken, leaving at noon from Clearwater Shopping Center. The GVW Fire Department parade is at 3 p.m. at Christmas. Nutcracker Tea at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. A crochet class and Christian Unity extravaganza are also planned with contact numbers for details.
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Aiken County Historical Museum
Dougherty Road
Christians In Unity
Carey Hill Resource and Conference Center
Edgefield Road
North Augusta
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Aiken Center For the Arts
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