United Way Family Fun Day Boosts Aiken Community Ties
The United Way of Aiken hosted its fourth annual Family Fun Day at H Odell Weeks Center despite rain. Candis Moyer said the event shows Live United in action with 15 agencies sharing services while Molly Gordon, 10, quickly ran a booth to ensure kids could play dolphin toss and win prizes. Admission donations went to Golden Harvest Food Bank as the annual campaign aims for 2.5 million dollars to support 32 partner agencies.
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Oyster Roast Supports STAR Fundraising Night
The 2008 STAR Oyster Roast at Black Forest Equestrian Center raised funds for STAR a 501c3 nonprofit providing therapeutic riding for people with disabilities in the CSRA over 12 years. Board member Dr Mary Ringler says the event funds safe engaging activities while horses are cared for by volunteers and staff under North American Riding for the Handicapped guidelines.
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Army Chorus to Perform at St John’s UMC in Aiken
The U S Army Chorus will appear in Aiken on Monday Oct 20 at 7 30 p m as part of the Under the Steeple series at St John s United Methodist Church The all male chorus based in Washington D C has performed for international dignitaries at venues including the White House Kennedy Center Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall Retired Army Colonel Gary Lamb who once directed the chorus says they perform in more than 26 languages and can tailor their program to visiting leaders The event is free of charge with information available from St John s UMC at 648 6891 Located at 104 Newberry St N W.
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