Readers react to gun show at Odell Weeks and a wheelchair assist
Aiken Standard TalkBack readers critique the Odell Weeks Activities Center hosting a gun show and its signage. Others praise Security Federal shredding event and Matt Hertich at USCA Convocation Center for securing a wheelchair, while a reader asks about ornamental fruit trees near Laurens Street.
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Correction on gate admission for military members at event
The Aiken Standard corrects a Friday report on gate pricing. Military ID holders will receive half price admission. The paper invites readers to report errors by contacting Karen Daily at 644 2383 or editorial aikenstandard com.
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United Way Hosts Eighth Family Fun Day Carnival
The United Way of Aiken County hosts the eighth annual Family Fun Day Carnival at H. Odell Weeks Activities Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is a canned good for Golden Harvest Food Bank. More than 18 partner agencies will attend to share information and assist attendees. An estimated 300 to 500 people are expected to attend.
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United Way Family Fun Day at Odell Weeks Center
Family oriented event hosted by United Way at the Odell Weeks Activities Center picnic shelter. Activities run today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for community members and families seeking a day of games and activities.
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Dis-Oriented Express haunted house opens in Aiken
The Aiken Jaycees Dis- Oriented Express will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. today and on October 26 27 30 and 31 at the old CVS building on Richland Avenue.
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Horror Trail Opens in Williston at 612 Church St
The Williston Bamboo Trail of Horrors runs Fridays 8 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays 8 to 11 p.m. through October. Located at 612 Church St admission is $8 with drinks and light snacks available.
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Horrorville Haunted House Opens This October
Horrorville Haunted House at 1092 Jackson Ave opens October 19 to 31 from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are seven dollars for adults five dollars for children ages 6 to 10, and under six free with a paid adult ticket.
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Pink Sunday boosts breast cancer awareness across Aiken churches
The Susan G. Komen Mountains to Midlands affiliate started Pink Sunday eight years ago. In Aiken County more than 1,000 people from 13 churches will honor survivors and victims, receive educational packets, and participate in pink themed activities to promote early cancer awareness.
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Susan G. Komen
Carol Mondschein
Savannah River Cancer Foundation
South Carolina
Emily Bugay
Aiken
Komen
Magician brings lessons of honesty to Jefferson Elementary
Scott Humston wowed more than 500 Jefferson Elementary students with his Pro Kids Show in the gym Thursday. The nationally known entertainer uses magic puppetry and songs to teach honesty character respect courage and responsibility while drawing parents to a later night performance.
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Erika Smith
Jefferson
Teddy Kulmala
Colonial Times Day to Remember At Living History Park
The 21st annual Colonial Times event runs today 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Living History Park 299 W Spring Grove Ave North Augusta with free admission.
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Living History Park
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North Augusta
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