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The Top Ten Things to Do in Aiken, South Carolina for the Week of June 29th
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the Week of June 29th, 2009
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1) Enjoy Show Jumping
July 3rd, 2009
Progressive Show Jumping at Highfields Event Center 147 Warehouse Rd., Aiken.
Call 803-649-3505 or visit www.psjshows.com for more information
2) Attend a Concert in Beautiful Hopeland Gardens
June 29th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Featuring Swingstation
3) Get Fresh Veggies and Fruit at the Farmers Market
Daily 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (or until sell out)
Aiken Register- Aiken Farmers Market
4) Attend an Aiken Showcase
June 29th, and June 30th, 2009
Elementary through High School students final camp performance
7:00 p.m.
South Aiken High School Auditorium
5) Attend the Second Annual Rose Hill 4th Celebration
July 4th, 2009
Special guest speaker for the day will be retired U.S. Army Col. Ted Spain.The day's
entertainment will feature Rhonda McDaniel and Mike Stewart will perform an "unplugged"
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with a buffet at 6:00 entry is by donation
648-1181 for more information
6) Find the Area's Best Gas Prices
Week of June 29th, 2009
Visit The Aiken Standard online to find the areas best gas prices!
HERE
7) Enjoy RiverBlast 2009
July 4th, 2009
Dusk- Downtown August
Visit NBC Augusta for more information
8) Visit the Aiken County Historical Museum
June 29th- Open Daily Tuesday - Saturday and Sunday
Three floors of rich history!
More Information
9) Play in an Annual Community Basketball Game
July 2nd, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.ne 25th, 2009 from 7:00 p.m.
Come out and cheer on your community. New and experienced basketball
players are welcome. Refreshments for sale.
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, Gym
Call 642-7634 for more information
10) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge http://www.kingsridgesc.com/
Call 803-335-8468 for details
.**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
Want your event listed? Contact LIVE AIKEN and we will put it on! (carrollcs@gmail.com)
1) Enjoy Show Jumping
July 3rd, 2009
Progressive Show Jumping at Highfields Event Center 147 Warehouse Rd., Aiken.
Call 803-649-3505 or visit www.psjshows.com for more information
2) Attend a Concert in Beautiful Hopeland Gardens
June 29th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Featuring Swingstation
3) Get Fresh Veggies and Fruit at the Farmers Market
Daily 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (or until sell out)
Aiken Register- Aiken Farmers Market
4) Attend an Aiken Showcase
June 29th, and June 30th, 2009
Elementary through High School students final camp performance
7:00 p.m.
South Aiken High School Auditorium
5) Attend the Second Annual Rose Hill 4th Celebration
July 4th, 2009
Special guest speaker for the day will be retired U.S. Army Col. Ted Spain.The day's
entertainment will feature Rhonda McDaniel and Mike Stewart will perform an "unplugged"
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with a buffet at 6:00 entry is by donation
648-1181 for more information
6) Find the Area's Best Gas Prices
Week of June 29th, 2009
Visit The Aiken Standard online to find the areas best gas prices!
HERE
7) Enjoy RiverBlast 2009
July 4th, 2009
Dusk- Downtown August
Visit NBC Augusta for more information
8) Visit the Aiken County Historical Museum
June 29th- Open Daily Tuesday - Saturday and Sunday
Three floors of rich history!
More Information
9) Play in an Annual Community Basketball Game
July 2nd, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.ne 25th, 2009 from 7:00 p.m.
Come out and cheer on your community. New and experienced basketball
players are welcome. Refreshments for sale.
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, Gym
Call 642-7634 for more information
10) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge http://www.kingsridgesc.com/
Call 803-335-8468 for details
.**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken, SC for the Week of June 8th, 2009
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the Week of June 8th, 2009
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1) Learn About Butterfly Gardening in Aiken, South Carolina
June 9th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Butterflies of SC & GA and Butterfly Gardening' by Birds & Butterflies,
117 Laurens St, NW at 7pm.
Call 803-649-7999
2) Watch Flashback Perfrom
June 11th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Music in the Park at Maude Edenfield Park with Flashback
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the entertainment
400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta.
www.naartscouncil.org or call 803-442-7588 for more information.
3) Watch a Sunday Afternoon Polo Match
June 14th, 2009 3:00 p.m.
Whitney Polo Field, Mead Avenue, Aiken.
803-643-3611
4) Attend a Concert in the Park with Black Bottom Biscut
Monday, June 8th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Windham Performing Arts Stage
5) Enter the Aiken Standard's Best Apple Pie Contest
Week of June 8th, 2009
Send in your special recipe and a short description of why you make the best apple pie. Keep it to 50 words or less.
Send your recipe and short description of why you make the best apple pie to jmiller@aikenstandard.com
or mail them to Jennifer Miller, Aiken Standard, 326 Rutland Drive N.W., Aiken, S.C. 29802.
Finalists will bring their Pie's to the Standard on June 30th for Judging! Good Luck!
6) Sign up for Aiken Parks and Recreation's camp "Gone Green"
Register Now for Camps beginning June 15th and July 17th
Campers will learn about recycling and sustainability
call 642-7559
7) Attend an Aiken City Council Budget Meeting
June 9th, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Council has called a special meeting to listen to comments from those who wish to talk about the budget,
which doesn't call for a new tax increase and is $1.5 million less than the current budget.
736 Richland Ave.
8) Attend a Horse Clinic and Benefit the Aiken Equine Rescue Center
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Enjoy a ride-review clinic to help benefit Equine Rescue of Aiken
Ash Stables @ White House Farm, 936 Wagener Road. 643-7006 or visit www.ashstables.com.
9) Join Cerra Homes and True South Communities as they Participate
in the Annual Celebrity Chef Event!
June 12th, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at Material Things, Tea Garden Gifts and at the MHA office on Trafalgar Street.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.
641-4164 for more information
10) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge http://www.kingsridgesc.com
Call 803-335-8468 for details
.**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
Want your event listed? Contact Live Aiken and we will put it on!
1) Learn About Butterfly Gardening in Aiken, South Carolina
June 9th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Butterflies of SC & GA and Butterfly Gardening' by Birds & Butterflies,
117 Laurens St, NW at 7pm.
Call 803-649-7999
2) Watch Flashback Perfrom
June 11th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Music in the Park at Maude Edenfield Park with Flashback
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the entertainment
400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta.
www.naartscouncil.org or call 803-442-7588 for more information.
3) Watch a Sunday Afternoon Polo Match
June 14th, 2009 3:00 p.m.
Whitney Polo Field, Mead Avenue, Aiken.
803-643-3611
4) Attend a Concert in the Park with Black Bottom Biscut
Monday, June 8th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Windham Performing Arts Stage
5) Enter the Aiken Standard's Best Apple Pie Contest
Week of June 8th, 2009
Send in your special recipe and a short description of why you make the best apple pie. Keep it to 50 words or less.
Send your recipe and short description of why you make the best apple pie to jmiller@aikenstandard.com
or mail them to Jennifer Miller, Aiken Standard, 326 Rutland Drive N.W., Aiken, S.C. 29802.
Finalists will bring their Pie's to the Standard on June 30th for Judging! Good Luck!
6) Sign up for Aiken Parks and Recreation's camp "Gone Green"
Register Now for Camps beginning June 15th and July 17th
Campers will learn about recycling and sustainability
call 642-7559
7) Attend an Aiken City Council Budget Meeting
June 9th, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Council has called a special meeting to listen to comments from those who wish to talk about the budget,
which doesn't call for a new tax increase and is $1.5 million less than the current budget.
736 Richland Ave.
8) Attend a Horse Clinic and Benefit the Aiken Equine Rescue Center
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Enjoy a ride-review clinic to help benefit Equine Rescue of Aiken
Ash Stables @ White House Farm, 936 Wagener Road. 643-7006 or visit www.ashstables.com.
9) Join Cerra Homes and True South Communities as they Participate
in the Annual Celebrity Chef Event!
June 12th, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at Material Things, Tea Garden Gifts and at the MHA office on Trafalgar Street.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.
641-4164 for more information
10) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge http://www.kingsridgesc.com
Call 803-335-8468 for details
.**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
Top 10 Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the Week beginning June 1st, 2009
Top 10 Things to do in Aiken, SC the week of June 1st, 2009!
1) Attend the Kings Ridge Goes Green Realtor Event
1) Attend the Kings Ridge Goes Green Realtor Event
June 3rd, 2009 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kings Ridge, a True South Communities offering
Great chance for area Realtors to connect and learn about construction sustainability and
Social Media Tools
RSVP to Kristy at 803-502-1995
Social Media Tools
RSVP to Kristy at 803-502-1995
2) Listen to Music in the Park at Hopeland Gardens
This week is the Aiken Brass Band
Bring a blanket and the family and enjoy an evening of music and some of the best scenery
around at the Windham stage.
7:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st, 2009
3) Go to Colonial Times "Under the Crown":
Friday night June 5th dinner and dance 18th century costumed servers and their 1st person rhetoric.
Saturday June 6th at 4:00 live reenactment
Living History Park demonstrations on Sat. 10 am - 5 pm. and Sun. June 7th 10 am - 3:30 pm. Visit
St. Paul's Church, 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA.
803-279-7560 www.colonial times.us
4) Canoe with a Ranger
View the South Fork of the Edisto River,with an experienced ranger
Aiken State Natural Area, 1145 State Park Rd., Windsor, SC.
Put in the Dock at 9:30am. Canoes, life vests, paddles provided.
Fee is $20 per boat
Space is limited. Call 803-649-2857 to register.
5) Watch the North Augusta Idol Winners Perform
Thursday, June 4th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Edenfield Park, 400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta.
North Augusta Idol winners perform with host Ryan Abel
www.naartscouncil.org or call 803-442-7588
6) Attend a Play at the Aiken Community Playhouse
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
5/29/2009 - 5/31/2009
Washington Center for the Arts, 126 Newberry St
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Danny Lee.
7) Email True South Communities for a Free Map
The first five viewers to respond to catherine@truesouthcommunities putting Map in the
subject line will receive a complementary Chamber of Commerce Map! Please include your
mailing address when submitting your email. Winners will be posted next week!
8) Enjoy a Sunday Afternoon at a Polo Match
Whitney Polo Field
Mead Ave Aiken, SC
803-643-3611
9) Attend the CSRA Hydrangea Society's Plant Sale
Saturday June 6th 8:00a.m.
Farmers Market
Over 350 plants to be sold!
803-648-1909
10) Attend the Savannah River Site Job Fair
Hosted by Columbia, SC
June 1st, 2009
Midlands Technical College, 151 Powell Road in Columbia
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
.**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
This week is the Aiken Brass Band
Bring a blanket and the family and enjoy an evening of music and some of the best scenery
around at the Windham stage.
7:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st, 2009
3) Go to Colonial Times "Under the Crown":
Friday night June 5th dinner and dance 18th century costumed servers and their 1st person rhetoric.
Saturday June 6th at 4:00 live reenactment
Living History Park demonstrations on Sat. 10 am - 5 pm. and Sun. June 7th 10 am - 3:30 pm. Visit
St. Paul's Church, 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA.
803-279-7560 www.colonial times.us
4) Canoe with a Ranger
View the South Fork of the Edisto River,with an experienced ranger
Aiken State Natural Area, 1145 State Park Rd., Windsor, SC.
Put in the Dock at 9:30am. Canoes, life vests, paddles provided.
Fee is $20 per boat
Space is limited. Call 803-649-2857 to register.
5) Watch the North Augusta Idol Winners Perform
Thursday, June 4th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Edenfield Park, 400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta.
North Augusta Idol winners perform with host Ryan Abel
www.naartscouncil.org or call 803-442-7588
6) Attend a Play at the Aiken Community Playhouse
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
5/29/2009 - 5/31/2009
Washington Center for the Arts, 126 Newberry St
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Danny Lee.
7) Email True South Communities for a Free Map
subject line will receive a complementary Chamber of Commerce Map! Please include your
mailing address when submitting your email. Winners will be posted next week!
8) Enjoy a Sunday Afternoon at a Polo Match
Whitney Polo Field
Mead Ave Aiken, SC
803-643-3611
9) Attend the CSRA Hydrangea Society's Plant Sale
Saturday June 6th 8:00a.m.
Farmers Market
Over 350 plants to be sold!
803-648-1909
10) Attend the Savannah River Site Job Fair
Hosted by Columbia, SC
June 1st, 2009
Midlands Technical College, 151 Powell Road in Columbia
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
.**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
Top 10 Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina the week of Monday, May 25, 2009
Top 10 Things to do in Aiken, SC the week of May 25th, 2009!
1) Attend the Hopeland Gardens Concert Series Performance Tonight
1) Attend the Hopeland Gardens Concert Series Performance Tonight
Tonight the Aiken Civic Ballet will perform
Monday, May 25th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Windham Stage
Call 642-7631 for more information on the concert
2) Enjoy Paddle Georgia 2009
June 20th through June 26th
Registration slots still open with ccanoes will put in at different small towns daily
www.garivers.org/paddle_georgia/pghome.html or call (706) 549-4508
3) Participate in Aiken Standard's Draw Your Super Dad Contest
Open to children ages 12 and younger.
They are encouraged to "Create the best representation of your father in
the outline provided above, and you could win. Use the cape to showcase his superhero
power" http://www.aikenstandard.com/ for more details Begins Monday, April 25th
They are encouraged to "Create the best representation of your father in
the outline provided above, and you could win. Use the cape to showcase his superhero
power" http://www.aikenstandard.com/ for more details Begins Monday, April 25th
4) Tour the Hemrick House with Aiken Center for the Arts
Home tour includes the book Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
Monday, May 31st at 2:00, 3:30, and 5:00
704-691-9094
5) Begin the Summer Reading Program at the Aiken County Library
Registration begins Tuesday May 26th, 2009 and goes through July 31st
From the Aiken Standard: "The theme this year is 'Be Creative at Your Library.' We're going t have a sidewalk chalk night, Bollywood dance demonstration, a puppet show and a family craft night," Beck said.Also on the slate of events are visits from magician Chad Crews, Digeridoo Down Under, Porkchop Productions, the Southland Express Cloggers and the Savannah River Ecology Lab biologists and critters, she said. "We're going to do Paws to Read again; that was very successful last year," said Beck. "Children lose critical reading skills over the summer. They can even lose up to a year's worth of reading and comprehension skills. The Summer Reading Program just encourages them to keep reading over the summer and to instill a lifelong love of reading."
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0521-Summer-Reading-Promo
6) Attend a Play at the Aiken Community Playhouse
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
5/29/2009 - 5/31/2009
Washington Center for the Arts, 126 Newberry St
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Danny Lee.
7) Email True South Communities for a Free Map
The first five viewers to respond to catherine@truesouthcommunities putting Map
in the subject line will receive a complementary Chamber of Commerce Map! Please
include your mailing address when submitting your email. Winners will be posted next
week!
8) Join the Polo Craze with the Aiken Polo Association!
Spring Second 8 Goal continues through May 31st!
http://www.aikenpoloclub.org/tournament_schedule.html for more information
9) Join the Aiken Chamber in Chamber Fest 2009!
May 27th, from 7:45 am to 9:00 am (Wednesday)
Finding Opportunities Amidst the Chaos 3rd Session – "Building Your
Hometown Business Network" USCA Convocation Center
VIP Room Sponsors: Carolina First Bank, Concept HR, Dunkin’ Donuts,
EdenGardens, A Sunrise Assisted Living Community, Smith Tax Advisory Group,
USCA Convocation Center, A Global Spectrum Managed Facility and
Veracity Payment Solutions, Inc. Contact Heath Taylor at (803) 649-1200,
ext. 223, or email htaylor@aikenchamber.net
10) Listen to a Story in the Park at Hopeland Gardens
May 26th, 4:00 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St.
Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy children's storytelling in this beautiful, historic setting.
**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0521-Summer-Reading-Promo
6) Attend a Play at the Aiken Community Playhouse
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
5/29/2009 - 5/31/2009
Washington Center for the Arts, 126 Newberry St
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Danny Lee.
7) Email True South Communities for a Free Map
in the subject line will receive a complementary Chamber of Commerce Map! Please
include your mailing address when submitting your email. Winners will be posted next
week!
8) Join the Polo Craze with the Aiken Polo Association!
Spring Second 8 Goal continues through May 31st!
http://www.aikenpoloclub.org/tournament_schedule.html for more information
9) Join the Aiken Chamber in Chamber Fest 2009!
May 27th, from 7:45 am to 9:00 am (Wednesday)
Finding Opportunities Amidst the Chaos 3rd Session – "Building Your
Hometown Business Network" USCA Convocation Center
VIP Room Sponsors: Carolina First Bank, Concept HR, Dunkin’ Donuts,
EdenGardens, A Sunrise Assisted Living Community, Smith Tax Advisory Group,
USCA Convocation Center, A Global Spectrum Managed Facility and
Veracity Payment Solutions, Inc. Contact Heath Taylor at (803) 649-1200,
ext. 223, or email htaylor@aikenchamber.net
10) Listen to a Story in the Park at Hopeland Gardens
May 26th, 4:00 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St.
Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy children's storytelling in this beautiful, historic setting.
**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
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We hope that today (Monday) will be a day you enjoy that in which you worked so hard to defend, our freedom.
From our home to your's
THANK YOU!
Top 10 - Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina the Week of Monday May 18th
Top 10 things to do in Aiken, SC for the Week of Monday May 19th, 2009
1) Aiken Downtown Development Association Memorial Day Parade
1:00 p.m. Downtown Aiken
Saturday May, 23rd, 2009
1) Catch a Glimpses of Eastern Aiken County
Monday, May 18th, 2009 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Get a taste of eastern Aiken county from their local historical societies and places. Explore this part of our county
803-642-2015 or ctyler@aikencountysc.gov.
2) Enjoy Music in the Gardens at Hopeland Gardens
8) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge- A True South Communities Legacy Homestead
http://www.kingsridgesc.com
803-335-8468
9) Attend a Book Signing by local artist Jim Harrision
Thursday May 21st, 2009
The Book Stall 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Jim Harrison will bring "Pathways to a Southern Coast" to downtown Aiken
644-0604
10) Hob Nob on the Hill with the Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Rose Hill
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact the Greater Aiken Chamber for more details:
http://aikenchamber.net/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
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1) Aiken Downtown Development Association Memorial Day Parade
1:00 p.m. Downtown Aiken
Saturday May, 23rd, 2009
1) Catch a Glimpses of Eastern Aiken County
Monday, May 18th, 2009 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Get a taste of eastern Aiken county from their local historical societies and places. Explore this part of our county
803-642-2015 or ctyler@aikencountysc.gov.
2) Enjoy Music in the Gardens at Hopeland Gardens
7:00 PM Monday, May 19th, 2009
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Performing is the Savannah River Winds band (sponsored by Aiken Newcomers).
3) Enjoy Storytime in the Gardens
Hopeland Gardens at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy children's storytelling in this beautiful, historic setting.
4) Enjoy Sunday Polo at Whitney Field
Whitney Polo Field- Mead Ave
3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24th
Sunday Polo For more information call 803-643-3611
5) Dig Up the Past at the 2009 Paleoamerican Expedition
Ongoing through June 4th, 2009
The South Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina invites you to join them for the
2009 Expedition at the Allendale Topper Site. A field program where members of the public can register and help excavate one of
North America's most ancient archaeological sites associated with several prehistoric chert quarries.
Dr Goodyear at 803-777-8170
6) Drama Galore as the Aiken Community Playhouse presents, Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dream Coat
Aiken Community Playhouse, Washington Center for the Arts
May 22nd and 23rd at 8:00 p.m.
126 Newberry St, Aiken, SC.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Danny Lee.
803-648-1438 www.aikencommunityplayhouse.org
7) Canoe with a Ranger
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
9:30 a.m. Put in Dock on the beautiful Edisto River - 2 hour trip\
Led by an experienced ranger this 2 mile trip down the beautiful South Edisto River is designed for ages 5 and over.
Call 803-649-2857
Performing is the Savannah River Winds band (sponsored by Aiken Newcomers).
3) Enjoy Storytime in the Gardens
Hopeland Gardens at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy children's storytelling in this beautiful, historic setting.
4) Enjoy Sunday Polo at Whitney Field
Whitney Polo Field- Mead Ave
3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24th
Sunday Polo For more information call 803-643-3611
5) Dig Up the Past at the 2009 Paleoamerican Expedition
Ongoing through June 4th, 2009
The South Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina invites you to join them for the
2009 Expedition at the Allendale Topper Site. A field program where members of the public can register and help excavate one of
North America's most ancient archaeological sites associated with several prehistoric chert quarries.
Dr Goodyear at 803-777-8170
6) Drama Galore as the Aiken Community Playhouse presents, Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dream Coat
Aiken Community Playhouse, Washington Center for the Arts
May 22nd and 23rd at 8:00 p.m.
126 Newberry St, Aiken, SC.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Danny Lee.
803-648-1438 www.aikencommunityplayhouse.org
7) Canoe with a Ranger
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
9:30 a.m. Put in Dock on the beautiful Edisto River - 2 hour trip\
Led by an experienced ranger this 2 mile trip down the beautiful South Edisto River is designed for ages 5 and over.
Call 803-649-2857
8) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge- A True South Communities Legacy Homestead
http://www.kingsridgesc.com
803-335-8468
9) Attend a Book Signing by local artist Jim Harrision
Thursday May 21st, 2009
The Book Stall 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Jim Harrison will bring "Pathways to a Southern Coast" to downtown Aiken
644-0604
10) Hob Nob on the Hill with the Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Rose Hill
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact the Greater Aiken Chamber for more details:
http://aikenchamber.net/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
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Top 10 things to do the week of May 5th, 2009!
Top 10 things to do in Aiken, South Carolina the week of May 5th, 2009
1) Canoe with a Park Ranger on the Edisto River
May 9th, 2009 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10) Get a Signed Copy of Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
Sunday May 10th, 11:00 to 1:00pm The Book Stall
Sunday May 10th 2:00 to 4:00 Aiken Supply
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0430-Marti-Healy-Promo
Aiken author Marti Healy and photographer Shelly Marshall Schmidt are offering two chances to buy signed
copies of their locally produced coffee table book, just in time for Mother's Day.
1) Canoe with a Park Ranger on the Edisto River
May 9th, 2009 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
803-649-2857 to register Aiken State Natural Area, 1145 State Park Rd., Windsor, SC.
See the beautiful South Fork of the Edisto River led by an experienced ranger. Meet at Put in the Dock at
9:30am. Fee is $20 per boat, with registration only
2) Attend a Birds and Butterflies Wildflower Seminar
Tuesday May 5th, 2009
803-649-7999 to register 117 Laurens St. NW in downtown Aiken
Learn to identify more than 70 species of beautiful South Carolina wildflowers, interesting facts and where to
find them.
3) Go to Sunday Polo
3pm from March-June
803-643-3611 Whitney Polo Field, Mead Avenue, Aiken.
Aiken's finest polo
4) Visit an Exhibit about Eastern Aiken County
May 10th, 2009 9:30 to 4:30
803-642-2015 or ctyler@aikencountysc.gov.
A Glimpse of Eastern Aiken County at the Aiken County Historical Museum - Get a taste of eastern Aiken county
from their local historical societies and places. For more info contact
5) Take the Kids, Grandkids, Neighbors, Neices, Nephews,
or Cousins to Hear a Story in the Park
Tuesday May 5th, 2009 4:00 PM
See the beautiful South Fork of the Edisto River led by an experienced ranger. Meet at Put in the Dock at
9:30am. Fee is $20 per boat, with registration only
2) Attend a Birds and Butterflies Wildflower Seminar
Tuesday May 5th, 2009
803-649-7999 to register 117 Laurens St. NW in downtown Aiken
Learn to identify more than 70 species of beautiful South Carolina wildflowers, interesting facts and where to
find them.
3) Go to Sunday Polo
3pm from March-June
803-643-3611 Whitney Polo Field, Mead Avenue, Aiken.
Aiken's finest polo
4) Visit an Exhibit about Eastern Aiken County
May 10th, 2009 9:30 to 4:30
803-642-2015 or ctyler@aikencountysc.gov.
A Glimpse of Eastern Aiken County at the Aiken County Historical Museum - Get a taste of eastern Aiken county
from their local historical societies and places. For more info contact
5) Take the Kids, Grandkids, Neighbors, Neices, Nephews,
or Cousins to Hear a Story in the Park
Tuesday May 5th, 2009 4:00 PM
Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree St.
Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy children's storytelling in this beautiful, historic setting.
6) Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series Presents the
Aiken Community Band Sponsored by Security Federal
May 4th 7:00 p.m. 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Bring a blanket and picnic supper and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment performed in
the gardens at the Roland H. Windham Performng Arts Stage.
7) Visit a Green Home by Cerra Homes Under Construction
Open by appointment
Kings Ridge in Aiken County, SC 803-335-8468
Visit a true Green Home under construction in one of Aiken County's most esthetically sensitive communities.
Located just next to the equine rescue center. http://www.kingsridgesc.com
8) Make PAR for Parkinsons Disease
Saturday May 9th, 2009 Shotgun Start at 8:00
Cedar Creek Golf Club 803-641-2237
Registration for the tournament is $75 per person or $300 per four-man team and includes green fees, range
balls and eligibility for the putting contest and other prizes.
9) The2009 Aiken Garden Show
Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, 2009. 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m daily
www.aikengardenshow.org.
Featuring several speakers and demonstrations, located at Banksia, as well as tours of some of Aiken's
special private gardens. Visit: http://www.aikengardenshow.org/speakers.html for a full list of speakers and events
Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy children's storytelling in this beautiful, historic setting.
6) Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series Presents the
Aiken Community Band Sponsored by Security Federal
May 4th 7:00 p.m. 135 Dupree St. Aiken.
Bring a blanket and picnic supper and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment performed in
the gardens at the Roland H. Windham Performng Arts Stage.
7) Visit a Green Home by Cerra Homes Under Construction
Open by appointment
Kings Ridge in Aiken County, SC 803-335-8468
Visit a true Green Home under construction in one of Aiken County's most esthetically sensitive communities.
Located just next to the equine rescue center. http://www.kingsridgesc.com
8) Make PAR for Parkinsons Disease
Saturday May 9th, 2009 Shotgun Start at 8:00
Cedar Creek Golf Club 803-641-2237
Registration for the tournament is $75 per person or $300 per four-man team and includes green fees, range
balls and eligibility for the putting contest and other prizes.
9) The2009 Aiken Garden Show
Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, 2009. 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m daily
www.aikengardenshow.org.
Featuring several speakers and demonstrations, located at Banksia, as well as tours of some of Aiken's
special private gardens. Visit: http://www.aikengardenshow.org/speakers.html for a full list of speakers and events
10) Get a Signed Copy of Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
Sunday May 10th, 11:00 to 1:00pm The Book Stall
Sunday May 10th 2:00 to 4:00 Aiken Supply
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0430-Marti-Healy-Promo
Aiken author Marti Healy and photographer Shelly Marshall Schmidt are offering two chances to buy signed
copies of their locally produced coffee table book, just in time for Mother's Day.
Top 10 Things to do in Aiken the Week of April 27th
Top 10 Things to do in Aiken the Week of April 27th!
1) The Annual Aiken Lobster Race
May 1st
Lobster Races, Food, Music and Fun in downtown Aiken, an annual tradition
803.649.9500 http://www.adda.com/
2) Attend the Annual Aiken Farm Fest
April 27 through the 29th http://www.aikenfarmfest.com/
3) Attend the Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series
Sponsored by Security Federal the Aiken Community Band will perform
11th 7:00 p.m. Hopeland Gardens
4) Schedule a tour of an actual Green Home under construction by Cerra Homes
Call to walk through and ask questions of builder Donald Cerra
http://www.truesouthcommunities.com/ 803-502-1995 or 803-335-8468
5) Attend the Aiken Equine Charities Cup
30 Goal Polo Match & Kentucky Derby
New Bridge Polo & Country Club http://www.302polo.com/ 803-642-0528.
Saturday, May 2nc 3:00 pm
1) The Annual Aiken Lobster Race
May 1st
Lobster Races, Food, Music and Fun in downtown Aiken, an annual tradition
803.649.9500 http://www.adda.com/
2) Attend the Annual Aiken Farm Fest
April 27 through the 29th http://www.aikenfarmfest.com/
3) Attend the Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series
Sponsored by Security Federal the Aiken Community Band will perform
11th 7:00 p.m. Hopeland Gardens
4) Schedule a tour of an actual Green Home under construction by Cerra Homes
Call to walk through and ask questions of builder Donald Cerra
http://www.truesouthcommunities.com/ 803-502-1995 or 803-335-8468
5) Attend the Aiken Equine Charities Cup
30 Goal Polo Match & Kentucky Derby
New Bridge Polo & Country Club http://www.302polo.com/ 803-642-0528.
Saturday, May 2nc 3:00 pm
6) Attend the Aiken Youth Spring Orchestra Performance
For more information call 803-641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org.
April 28th at 7:00p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts
For more information call 803-641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org.
April 28th at 7:00p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts
7) Attend Polo at the Aiken Polo Club
See website for times and dates of the current 8
April 30th through May 17th 803-643-3611
8) Attend the Paws for Cancer Dog Walk
1 mile Dog Walk to pay tribute and promote awareness to those affected
by cancer, including pets All proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society.
Saturday May 2nd 10:00 am Odel Weeks Recreation Center
http://www.aikenpetvet.com/heart.html
9) Talk a walk downtown in Aiken
Visit all the amazing stores and shopping venues downtown. Doors are open
and businesses have spring sales!
Local artist Alma Dunnavant
is featured next to True South Communities location at
154 Laurens Street S.W.
10) A Trolley tour of Aiken
Aiken Tours presents a 2 hour trip featuring some of Aiken's most
interesting venues including equestrian, historic and more!
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (reservations strongly encouraged!)
For information 803-641-1111
See website for times and dates of the current 8
April 30th through May 17th 803-643-3611
8) Attend the Paws for Cancer Dog Walk
1 mile Dog Walk to pay tribute and promote awareness to those affected
by cancer, including pets All proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society.
Saturday May 2nd 10:00 am Odel Weeks Recreation Center
http://www.aikenpetvet.com/heart.html
9) Talk a walk downtown in Aiken
Visit all the amazing stores and shopping venues downtown. Doors are open
and businesses have spring sales!
Local artist Alma Dunnavant
is featured next to True South Communities location at
154 Laurens Street S.W.
10) A Trolley tour of Aiken
Aiken Tours presents a 2 hour trip featuring some of Aiken's most
interesting venues including equestrian, historic and more!
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (reservations strongly encouraged!)
For information 803-641-1111
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken the week of April 20th
Top 10 (Ten) Things to do in Aiken,
South Carolina the week of April 20th, 2009
1) Visit a true "Green Home" under construction and meet the builder
April 26th, 2009
Kings Ridge, call 803-502-1995 for additional information
Info Here
2) Participate in Aiken's annual Green Day Celebration in Hopeland Gardens
April 25th, 2009
Tours, and a focus this year on water conservation by the Aiken Environmental Committee
Info Here
3) Participate in the Langlypond International Triathlon
April 25th, 2009
750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run. International is a 1,500-meter swim, 24-mile bike and 10K run.
Info Here
4) Enjoy the Hopeland Garden's Concert Series
April 20th, 2009
Aiken Community Band will play sponsored by Security Federal
Info Here
5) Join the March of Dimes for the march for Babies Walk
April 25th, 2009
Raise Money for a worthy cause. Walk Starts at USC Aiken
Info Here
6) Register your child for kindergarten in Aiken County Public Schools
April 23rd and 24th
Registration for kindergarten begins 8:30 to 3:00
Paula Simmons at 641-2403 for more information
7) Go to Boyd Pond Park to visit the Bird of the Month of April, the Hoot Owl
April 2009
373 Boyd Pond Road and can be reached at 642-0314
www.twitter.com/AikenCountyPRT
8) Visit the The Book Stall to hear a local ecology expert on Green Earth Day
April 22nd, 2009
Retired University of Georgia ecology professor and senior research scientist Whit Gibbons will be at the Hayne Avenue bookstore
Info Here
9) Attend the USC student actors Broadway Review "Broadway Memories"
April 23rd, 2009
The show is a collaboration of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts' theater and vocal music divisions. For Tickets 641-3305
Info Here
10) Attend the Strawberry Festival
April 25th, 2009
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**** True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.