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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1998
Page
8
The City of Aiken Parks and Recreation Department hosts Camp Christmas a three day program for children ages 5 to 10 from December 21 to December 23 daily from 8 a m to 3 p m with activities such as arts and crafts games and visits by special guests The cost is 30 per child lunch and a drink must be provided By calling 642 7649 or 642 7631 you can obtain more information
The Aiken Community Band presents its annual Christmas Concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday December 1 in the Etherredge Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken. The program includes A Canadian Brass Noel Parade of the Wooden Soldiers White Christmas and other pieces with the University Choir and Orchestra. Tickets are 5 for adults and 2 for students, with reserved seating by calling 641 3306.
City of Aiken Parks and Recreation schedules a ski trip on December 30 to Ski Beech in Beech Mountain near Boone NC. Departure at 7 AM from H Odell Weeks Center with return about midnight. Open to all ages. under 18 need parental permission. Fees: 60 for ski rental lift and lesson, 68 for snowboard rental and lift, 40 lift ticket only. Limited to 13 registrants. register by December 1. For details call 642-7649 or 642-7631.
Arnold Gallery hosts a Christmas Open House from 10 am to 7 pm at 321 Richland Ave. Aiken. Guests view hand crafted ornaments pottery and tables by Eric Babb and new works by Trish Arnold and others. Spiced tea cookies candies and finger foods offered. Call 502-1100 for more information. Aiken Music Teachers Association students present a recital Sunday at 3 pm at Grace Brethren Church. Public invited.
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund launches its 26th campaign to aid needy Midland Valley families. Campaign chairman Melanie Hutto and treasurer Mary Etta Walker lead a team with Gloria Busch Johnson secretary and Pat Guglieri Betty Coleman as assistant treasurers. Sponsors include Langley Bath Clearwater Post 153 American Legion Midland Valley Lions Club Granville Post 77 American Legion and Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Last year the fund aided 252 families and 896 people, distributing about 29500 in food and gifts for children. Applications for aid are set for December 2 from 9am to noon at the Langley Community Center, requiring each household member’s Social Security Card birth certificates or Medicaid proof of income, proof of income, rent or mortgage receipt, and other bills. Contributions can be sent to PO Box 517 Langley 29634.
The Christmas in Hopelands Craft Show will be held at the Rye Patch Reception Center on December 12-13 and 19-20 from 6 to 9 p.m. About 10 Aiken area crafters will offer holiday gifts for sale and a contact number is provided.
The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department sponsors free events at the US 1 Graniteville Recreation Center every Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. A variety of children’s movies from classics to cartoons will be shown. Call Helen or Tracie at 663-6142 for more information.
AARP will hold a defensive driving course titled 55 Alive on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is 8 per person. Participants must attend both days to receive the insurance discount.
The program will be held at the South Airicn Pres byterian Church Conference Room. There must be at least 10 students to proceed with the course. For more information day and night courses, call Mat s Monagham 648-3771.
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