Downtown projects near completion in Aiken face final stages
Public Works Director Larry Morris reports two major downtown builds near completion on Newberry Street and Richland Avenue. The Newberry Street Festival Site nears final elements including a performance stage, two arborways, and a fountain to be operational within eight to 45 days. A memorial for late Mayor H Odell Weeks on Arcntana Avenue will feature a bronze bust by Mitchell Cypress, a commemorative plaque, and a protected trellis. completion dates remain uncertain but earlier than the festival site.
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Fort Gordon Host Freedom Fest and Retiree Appreciation Days
Fort Gordon hosts Freedom Fest and Retiree Appreciation Days on Friday and Saturday September 15 and 16. The event honors veterans from all services with a POW MIA ceremony health fair buffet dinner and town hall Friday plus a combined event at Freedom Park on Rice Road Saturday featuring static displays info tents and live entertainment. This year Korea War 6th anniversary is recognized with veteran inclusion requests to contact Retirement Services Office for documentation. For more information call 706 791 2654 or email harrisona gordon.armymil.
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Park Service to Hold Fly Fishing Workshop in Sept
The South Carolina State Park Service will host a one day fly fishing workshop on Saturday September 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aiken State Natural Area. Malcolm Leaphart will teach, covering rods reels lines gear knots and casting. Registration costs 35 and should be sent to Aiken State Natural Area Windsor.
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Retired Officers Picnic Set by Aiken Chapter
The Aiken chapter of the Retired Officers Association will hold its annual picnic on September 9 at Clark's Huckleberry Ranch. A social hour starts at 5 30 p.m. with a barbecue dinner to follow. Call 649 3851 by September 5 to attend. Guests of members are welcome.
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Nuncrackers Auditions Set At Aiken Community Playhouse
The Aiken Community Playhouse will audition for Nuncrackers The Nunsense Christmas Musical. Auditions for children are Sunday Sept 8 at 3 p.m. Adults audition Sunday Sept 3 and Tuesday Sept 5 at 7 p.m. Bring a prepared piece with sheet music. Call Bradley Watts at 649 7609 for details.
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Aiken Community Playhouse
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