Santa and Mrs Claus escorted by bike group to Aiken Mall
Santa and Mrs Claus rode to the Aiken Mall with ABATE Biker Ministry of Aiken and Palmetto Cruisers guiding about 30 motorcyclists on Black Friday. The escort, supported by Aiken Public Safety, aimed to bring joy to children as Mrs Claus walked Santa to his chair. Santa will visit Aiken daily through Christmas Eve with hours posted locally.
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Secret Santa marks 20th year aiding Aiken families
The annual Secret Santa program of South Aiken Presbyterian Church celebrates two decades of gifting holiday presents to about 950 registered children. Donations run through December 13 with 400 volunteers signed up to shop or sponsor. The effort now aids working poor families in Aiken County, offering tax receipts and gift inventories to sponsors.
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Christmas Motorcycle Run to benefit RECing Crew in North Augusta
Community event on Saturday December 2 to raise funds for the RECing Crew offering leisure programs for people with disabilities. Registration starts noon, ride leaves 1 pm from Belvedere First Baptist Church. Call Pam at 803 279 8820 for info. Refreshments afterward.
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Drive to Bring Toys for Tots to Aiken Toddlers
Donations are sought for the 2006 Toys for Tots drive in Aiken. New unwrapped toys are accepted at drop-off sites around the city. Marine Corps League commandant Jim Morris notes last year saw about 5,000 toys collected and says this year the effort stays in Aiken and goes directly through the Salvation Army.
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Toys for Tots drive kicks off at Western Carolina fair
Johnson notes toys for girls and boys aged 1 to 17, with a Western Carolina State Fair start. Morris recalls country singer Aaron Tippin donating a bicycle on stage during the drive, assembling it as he sang Working Man's Ph.D.
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