A Holly Day in Aiken Opens Holiday Season
A Holly Day in Aiken on November 25 kicks off the downtown holiday season with music refreshments and open houses. The Downtown Development Association partners with the Secret Santa program to aid 1300 local children by donating five percent of retail sales or flat gifts from participating merchants. Local charity activities are led by Janet Augeri Morris with support from Tia O'Brien and the South Aiken Presbyterian Church. Santa photos and crafts are planned at Chris Camera Center South and the Aiken Center for the Arts. For details call ADDA at 619 2221.
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Aiken
Rogram
Istrict
Janet Augeri Morris
ADDAS
Tia O’brien
Laurens
Aiken County
South Aiken
Dents
Nicky Trivelas
Suzanne
Jim
Tom Cuny
Piano duo to play benefit concert at North Augusta church
Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young perform at First Baptist Church North Augusta Thursday at 7 30 pm to raise funds for restoring the Steinway grand piano. The program blends hymn tunes with classical and secular works by Schubert Mozart Schumann Brahms Chopin Rachmaninoff Bizet and Gershwin. The artists bring 28 years of touring and recording experience and a silver anniversary as a duo with hundreds of performances and nine recordings. Tickets cost 7 50 with group discounts available through the music office.
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Ovid Young
First Baptist Church
North Augusta
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Brahms
Chopin
Rachmaninoff
Bizet
George Gershwin
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Illinois
Canada
England
Germany
France
Austria
Russia
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Caribbean
Ison
University of Texas, Dallas
Southern Methodist University Summer Conservatory
Young
Westmont College
California
Anderson University
Indianapolis
Olivet
San Pnoto
North Augusta Tour of Homes features riverfront houses
The 13th annual North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes on December 1 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and December 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. showcases five homes and Our Lady of Peace Church, with riverfront sites on River North and Campbelltowne Landing. Lunch, tea room modeling, and a range of ticket outlets support Beta Sigma Phi charities and scholarships.
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Mim Woodring
North Augusta
Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Olp
Savannah River
Beta Sigma Phi
North Augusta High School
Thanksgiving Reflections Amid Holiday Commercialism
A speaker laments Thanksgiving’s overshadowing by early Christmas ads in November malls across the region. The piece traces the holiday’s origins from 1578 Newfoundland to Lincoln and Roosevelt era proclamations, urging readers to honor gratitude over December shopping frenzies and celebrate a true day of thanks.
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North America
Walsall
Newfoundland
Purple Mountain
Roosevelt
Santa Claus
NAMES AIDS Memorial Quilt on View at USC Aiken Center
A five day display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt opens November 15 at the Etherredge Center in USC Aiken featuring 32 three by six foot panels honoring deceased individuals. The event includes reading of the names by Dr. Tom Hallman and volunteers, with portions of the quilt shown to raise awareness and support for HIV and AIDS services. The exhibit runs daily November 15 18 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and November 19 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more details call USC Aiken at 641-3412.
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Etherredge Center
University of South Carolina Aiken
Tom Hallman
Focul
Names Project Foundation
USCA
Nursing mothers receive support from La Leche League
La Leche League offers breast feeding support and information to pregnant and nursing mothers. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church 2724 Whiskey Road. For more information call 642-9824.
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la Leche League
Trinity United Methodist Church
Whiskey Road
Aiken School Improvement Councils Meet at Chukker Creek
The annual meeting and workshop for Aiken County school improvement councils is set for 5 30 pm November 16 at Chukker Creek Elementary School. The theme is Developing Effective School Improvement Councils and details are from Xerry Dunn chair at 642 6021 and kerrydunn excite com.
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Aiken County
Chukker Creek
Xerry Dunn
Excite
Winter Heating Aid Open to Aiken County Residents
Government support is available for local residents needing help paying heat and fuel bills through the Aiken Barnwell Community Action Agency at 291 Beaufort St. Applications run Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while funds last. Eligible households receive one energy certificate about six weeks after applying. Income limits vary by household size, with additional amounts for each person over six. Applicants must provide proof of income for the last 30 days, Social Security cards, other ID, and the most recent utility bill. SCE&G customers must include a billed copy. Other sites accept applications on specified dates: Langley Community Center, Community Ministry of North Augusta, Salley Head Start Center, and Summer Grove Baptist Church. Only Aiken County residents are eligible. for more information call 648 8836.
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Aiken-Barnwell Community Action Agency
Beaufort St
Sce&g
Langley Community Center
Community Ministry of
Salley
Summer Grove Baptist Church
Aiken County
Jackson Publishes Sanitation Cost Per Capita
Jackson releases past fiscal year sanitation costs to meet state health agency rules. Town clerk Bonnie Stikefeather cited a per capita household garbage collection cost of 861.31 MSs, noting the state Department of Health and Environmental Control requires disclosure.
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Jackson
Bonnie Stikefeather
Stikefeather
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Local girl inducted into hall of fame in Maggie Valley
Diana Hicks, 15, a Midland Valley High School student, was inducted into the All American Hall of Fame in Clayving at Maggie Valley North Carolina. She is the daughter of Karen and Lowell Hicks of Lang.
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Diana Hicks
Midland Valley
Clayving
Maggie Valley
N.C
Karen
Lowell Hicks
Lang
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