Brooks urges education to shape 21st century leaders
Dr. Joseph R. Brooks, superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools, told the North Augusta Rotary Club that elementary and secondary education must evolve to prepare students for the 21st century. He urged full day kindergarten, strong literacy, and character development focusing on honesty and respect for human life.
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North Augusta
Joseph R. Brooks
Rotary Club
Brooks
Aiken County
Cancer Society Holiday Taster's Tea Event
The American Cancer Society hosts a Holiday Taster's Tea on Sunday December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs Richard D Sears I 607 Colleton Ave with guest Mrs Strom Thurmond. A $7 ticket includes an autographed First Lady Cookbook and tasting of recipes. cookbook sets are $10 with autograph options.
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Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
Richard D. Sears
Colleton Ave
Strom Thurmond
Community events calendar for Aiken area activities
A schedule listing venues and times for clubs and programs including Aiken County Historical Museum 9:30 to 4:30 at 433 Newberry Street and Aiken Public Library 9 to 6. Activities span 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with groups such as Alpha Kappa Alpha classes, Knights of Columbus, Senior Citizens Bridge, Thanksgiving Holiday Fame, and Body Dynamics at various centers. Also notes a deejay at Salley and Williston, a prayer group at Odell Weeks Park, and a Got a date club with calendar submissions to Aiken Standard.
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Aiken County
H. Odell Weeks Center
Knights of Columbus
Spaulding Drive
Senior Citizens Bridge
Senior Citizens
Salley and
Williston
Darryl Tyler
Ponce de Leon Ave
North Augusta
H. Odell Weeks Park
Recreation Department
Support Group For Parents Offered In Aiken County
The Mental Health Association and Children's Rehabilitative Services sponsor a support group for parents of special needs children. Martha Ebel will lead the group, with opportunities to share concerns and receive encouragement from fellow parents. For information call Martha Ebel at 642-1653 or Pat Friday at 648-7150.
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The
Mental Health Association
Aiken County
Children’s Rehabilitative Services
Martha Ebel
Health Department
Aiken Health Department
Pat Friday
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Dr. Brooks
Richard
Dick) Miley
Don Senecal
Club
Henry R
Hank) McKenney
Park Ave
Aiken Standard
Deek
Joe Gold
Porky Bradberry
Oure
Whiskey Rd
America
Energy Info Center
Sce&g
Ascana Company
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