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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2002
Page
3
The Friends of the Library announce their annual book sale at the Aiken County Public Library on October 4 and 5. Donations to Circulation on the first floor are welcome, with items needed in clean, resaleable condition.
The Cumbee Center seeks volunteers to assist abuse victims with office, shelter, and hospital advocacy. Training runs Sept. 16 to Oct. 3 on Monday Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 135 Lancaster St. Call 649-0480 for details.
The Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce fixes the sports auction and Cajun style dinner details. The event now scheduled for September 19 from 6 to 9 pm at Midland Valley Country Club, correcting earlier errors published by the Aiken Standard.
The city highlights September as a period to recognize diligence as its character trait. Officials note residents’ steady effort in community projects and daily civic participation, encouraging continued focus on reliable conduct and service.
Tuesday results show Pick 3 9 2 9 and Cash 3 midday 6 4 7 and evening 4 2 8. Cash 4 midday 3 9 1 8 and evening 1 3 8 5. Fantasy 5 10 20 27 35 37. Change games listed with codes. Mega Ball 21. Mega Millions 4 6 10 21 25.
A free tax workshop for small business owners runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the USC Aiken administrative building. Contact 641-9646 for details and registration.
A list of upcoming local gatherings includes Walt Kubilius presenting at the Arkansas Quartz Locale meeting of the Aiken Gem Mineral and Fossil Society at 8 pm in USDA Science Building room 200. Aiken County Public Library Book Group discusses Anne Tyler’s Back When We Were Grownups at 10 am in the library meeting room. Stephen James CSRA Coin Show runs 9:30 am to 5:30 pm at St Mary Help of Christians. Aiken Black Historical Committee hosts a social featuring John Winfield and Total Experience at 7:30 pm to 1 am at American Legion Post 212. For listings send full details to Aiken Standard events.
Still Magnolias fundraising calendar for the Aiken Area Council on Aging gains national notice after a TV program. The calendar shows discreet nude photos of prominent Aiken women over 60 and has raised $190,000. Orders surge with 50 daily email requests and 10 15 phone inquiries. The Still Magnolias Buds won a 2002 Positive Images in Aging Award to be presented in October in Lexington Ky. Only 100 calendars remain of 7500 printed amid high demand. The calendar is sold at the Aiken Center for the Arts and Tea Garden Gifts.
Bamberg hosts its second Antique Treasure Fest on Friday and Saturday September 20 and 21 on the old railroad berm through town. Entertainment and an art show will fill the event with acts near Highway 78 and 301 intersection. Space for exhibitors is available by calling Bamberg City Hall at 803 245 5128. activities include a Tour of Homes, Children’s Art Show, Michael’s Amusements rides, a barbecue and chili cook-off, a Motorcycle Poker Run, an antique auction and an antique car parade.
Aiken County readers are asked to submit old photos or identify people and places. Contact Lary Ferguson at 648-2311 ex 219 to share images for display, with potential up to a 30 day wait for publication.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours from 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday and outlines extensions for socal news features sports and general publisher contact. It includes subscription rates delivery times and customer service hours with a note to expect delivery by 5 pm on weekdays and 7 am on weekends.
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