TODAY
The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society will meet at 3 p.m. today in the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter St., Edgefield. The guest speaker will be Paula Wright Cuyler. She will give a presentation on her family history titled Love Framed in Black and White. Light refreshments will be served.
The CSRA 9/11 Rally: Honoring Our Local Heroes will be held at 10 a.m. today at Lakeside Baptist Church, 4280 Jefferson Davis Highway, Clearwater. The event aims to thank first responders including police, fire, EMS, highway patrol, rescue squads and more. Agencies are invited to bring their equipment to display. There will be a barbecue lunch from the BBQ Barn, Pelican’s Snowballs and inflatables for children. For more information, visit besidethelake.com.
Palmetto Cheer Elite – Aiken will hold its third annual golf fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Cedar Creek Golf Club, 2555 Club Drive. The captain’s choice tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $100 per play or $400 per four-player team. The registration deadline is today. For more information or to register, Call Larry Millstead at 803-341-5686 or Jennifer Gunnells at 803-206-5847.
A Cooking with Character event will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The event will feature a story and a cooking activity. This month participants will make apple sauce. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opened Sept. 1. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
MONDAY
The Aiken Artist Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. S.W. The guest speaker will be John “Stoney” Cannon. His range of artistic pursuits include graphic art, singing/songwriting and music journalism.
The Edgefield County Council meeting originally scheduled for Sept. 6, has been moved to 6 p.m. Monday in the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter St., Edgefield. For more information, call 803-637-4009 or email aeubanks@edgefieldcountysc.gov.
TUESDAY
A discussion of “The Great Santini” by Pat Conroy will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday as part of the Let’s Talk About It – South Carolina Writers on Page and Screen. Dr. Tom Mack will lead the discussion. For more information or to check out a copy of the book or movie, visit abbe-lib.org or call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department in partnership of Trinity on Laurens and DayBreak Adult Care Services will hold a series titled 4Ls: Living, Loving and Lifelong Learning for Senior Adults. The first session of this four-part series will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The topic will be The Changing Brain (Aging vs. Dementia). The speaker will be Kara Flanders, business development coordinator at DayBreak Adult Care Services. The cost to attend is $5. For more information, call 803-643-2179 or email bloging@cityofaikensc.gov.
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story time is free and will meet on Tuesdays through Oct. 26. A special Halloween Story Time will be held Monday, Oct. 31. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Snacks are welcome. In case of inclement weather, Story time will be held inside the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661.
The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.
Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email momofoscar4@gmail.com.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road.
WEDNESDAY
The Indigo Girls will perform with the Aiken Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the USC Aiken Etherredge Center, 340 Scholars Loop. Tickets are $100. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikensymphonyorchestra.com.
A Great Gatsby Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $75 per person. Registration is due by Wednesday, Sept. 14. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org/events.
STAR puppy classes will be offered at 9 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The class will meet on Wednesdays for six weeks. Puppies will learn commands and those who qualify will be eligible for the AKC STAR award at the end of the course. Puppies must be between 10 to 20 weeks old and have two sets of shots. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment must be completed prior to the first class. For more information, call 803-642-7631.
Basic Dog Training classes will be held at 10:15 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The class will meet on Wednesdays for six weeks. Dogs will learn basic commands including come, sit, down, stay, wait, stand, etc., and topics will include basic dog care and what to expect from training. Dogs must be 5 months and older, have a current rabies vaccination and be registered with the city if the owner lives within the city limits. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment must be completed prior to the first class. For more information, call 803-642-7631.
An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.
The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org.
THURSDAY
Tim Cardiere will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in The Alley as part of the Amp The Alley music series.
CSRA College Night will be held from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the James Brown Arena, 601 7th St., Augusta, Georgia. Admission is free. For more information, visit srs.gov.
A Senior Caregiver Program titled “Refresh, Renew and Reeducate” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 15, at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 East Pine Log Road. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about senior caregiving and dementia while gaining access to various senior care resources and meeting other caregivers. Guest speakers will include Jane Jenkins Herlong, humorist and award-winning singer; Janet B. Altman, director of Senior Ministry at First Presbyterian in Columbia; and Suzanne Denmark, program director of Day One Fitness. Registration is required, and the deadline was Aug. 15. For more information or to register, call 803-648-5447.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
FRIDAY
The 29th annual Border Bash will be held Friday, Sept. 16, at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children 12 and younger are free with a paid adult. The event will feature live music, cheerleaders, team mascots and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit borderbash.net.
A Great Gatsby Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $75 per person. Registration is due by Wednesday, Sept. 14. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org/events.
The Aiken County Branch NAACP will hold its Freedom Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the Family Life Center of New Beginning Ministries, 317 Williston Road, Beech Island. Tickets are $75 for adults, $45 for youth and college students and $30 for NAACP Youth Council and College Chapter members. For more information or to make a reservation, call 803-810-1909 or email naacpaikenfreedomfund@gmail.com.
The Aiken Master Gardeners will hold a Lunchbox Lecture at noon Friday, Sept. 16, at Millbrook Baptist Church, 223 S. Aiken Blvd. The guest speaker will be Randy Collins, author of “Stop and Smell the Mints,” “Prescription: A Daily Dose of Gardening,” “The Garden of the Shulamite,” and “Writing in the Garden.” For more information, visit aikenmastergardeners.org.
SATURDAY
A nature walk celebrating the 300th anniversary of Mark Catesby will be held from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 4542 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson. The event will be a guided walk through the sanctuary with a slide show presentation on explorer, naturalist and artist Mark Catesby. There also will be a kids’ coloring station. For more information, email John Myers at jlmyers2001@gmail.com.
A Pass the Salt food bank will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at Central Baptist Church, 1652 Wire Road. Free food will be available for local families, and free school supplies will be available for kids.
The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated.
SEPT. 18
Aiken Prays, a monthly women’s prayer group, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at AnShu Cafe, 122 Coach Light Way. All interested women are invited to attend. A short devotional and prayer time will be followed by a Dutch treat lunch. Prayers may be either silent or aloud and will focus on ways to share God’s love with others in addition to prayers for the community, country and personal concerns. Items will be collected for ACTS. Reservations are required and must be made by Sunday, Sept. 18. For more information or to make a reservation, call 803-648-8126.
The Aiken Civic Orchestra will perform A Classical Affair at 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. N.W. The concert will feature Noa Miller on trumpet and Miguel Calleja on violin. Admission is free, but a $20 donation is suggested. For more information, visit aikencivicorchestra.org.
An interactive presentation on Mark Catesby will be held from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. The presentation will feature the artwork and findings of Catesby. For more information, email John Myers at jlmyers2001@gmail.com.
SEPT. 19
The Aiken County Historical Museum will hold a volunteer training session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. The training will cover volunteer duties, basics of museum policies, and a talk by Executive Director Lauren Virgo on the inner workings of the museum. For more information or to RSVP, call Leah Walker at 803-642-2015 or email jwalker@aikencountysc.gov.
Aiken Chapter 1145 of the South Carolina Vietnam Veterans of America will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at VFW Post 10601, 250 Hudson Road. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month. For more information, call Ford Burgess at 803-507-1976.
SEPT. 20
Aiken Prays, a monthly women’s prayer group, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at AnShu Cafe, 122 Coach Light Way. All interested women are invited to attend. A short devotional and prayer time will be followed by a Dutch treat lunch. Prayers may be either silent or aloud and will focus on ways to share God’s love with others in addition to prayers for the community, country and personal concerns. Items will be collected for ACTS. Reservations are required and must be made by Sunday, Sept. 18. For more information or to make a reservation, call 803-648-8126.
The Aiken Women’s Heart Board will perform an encore of the 2020 Heart Show, “Knight’s of the Heart Table” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, and Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the USC Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 803-641-3305 or visit etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
SC Works will hold a Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Crosland Park Community Resource Center, 1248 Crosland Drive. Job seekers should bring a resume and dress for success. They will be able to meet with employers and lear about training opportunities. For more information, visit lowersavannahwda.org.
The Crosland Park Neighborhood Cooperative will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Community Resource Center, 1248 Crosland Drive. The program will be a fire prevention presentation.
A program titled Learn to Lean on Laughter will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. Jill Johns, certified life coach, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15. For more information or to register, visit 803-648-5447 or visit aikensenior.org.
A two-session seminar titled Generational Trends from Homebuying to Retirement will be held at the Aiken Family Y, 621 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville. The second session will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20 and 22, and the topic will be Homebuying and Planning. Presenters will be First Community Bank and Meybohm Real Estate. For more information, call 803-349-8080. Free childcare and refreshments will be available.
The Aiken High School class of 1981 will hold its 40-ish reunion from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. S.W. The cost is $50 per person before Tuesday, Sept. 20, and $75 per person after Sept. 20. Admission cannot be paid at the door. FOr more information, visit the AHS Class of 1981 Facebook page. Checks should be mailed to AHS Class of 1981 Reunion, PO Box 5581, Aiken, SC 29802.
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story time is free and will meet on Tuesdays through Oct. 26. A special Halloween Story Time will be held Monday, Oct. 31. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Snacks are welcome. In case of inclement weather, Story time will be held inside the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661.
The Crosland Park Neighborhood Cooperative will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Resource Center, 1248 Crosland Drive. Captain Brian Bazier with the Aiken Department of Public Safety will be the guest speaker. He will give a presentation on fire prevention. The meeting is open to all residents and comments, concerns and questions are welcome.
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 803-226-9280 or Tommy Harman at 803-599-8962.
The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.
Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email momofoscar4@gmail.com.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road.
SEPT. 21
An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.
The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org.
SEPT. 22
The Aiken Association of Realtors will hold an RPAC Pub Night Fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Aiken Brewing Company, 140 Laurens St. S.W. Tickets are $40 and include a drink ticket, finger food and fun. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/rpac922.f
The movie “Elvis,” rated PG-13 will be shown from 5:15 to 7:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the first floor meeting room of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The Mason Jars will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in The Alley as part of the Amp The Alley music series.
A quilt show will be held from Nov. 1-18. The show is open to all and will be held at the Aiken County Historical Museum at 433 Newberry St. S.W. Youth entries are encouraged. Categories include bed quilts, lap quilts, wall hangings, art/innovative, pictorial and miniatures. Entry forms must be submitted by Sept. 22. Entered quilts will be accepted at the Aiken County Historical Museum from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 23 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24. For more information, contact the museum at 803-642-2015 or visit www.carolinapinequilters.org.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
SEPT. 24
The movie “Dog,” rated PG-13, will be shown from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the first floor meeting room of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
A Holistic Wellness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road.
The Overflow Foundation will hold Music & Mocktails from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive. Cody Webb and Chris Ndeti & Co. will perform. The event will feature live music, mocktails and food vendors. Admission is free. In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, Sept. 25.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association will hold Oktoberfest from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, on Newberry Street in downtown Aiken.
The Center for Lifelong Learning will hold a book fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the upper and lower lobbies of the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. It will feature local and regional authors, book talks and a panel discussion on writing and publishing.
Palmetto Cheer Elite – Aiken will hold its third annual golf fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Cedar Creek Golf Club, 2555 Club Drive. The captain’s choice tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $100 per play or $400 per four-player team. The registration deadline is Sunday, Sept. 11. For more information or to register, Call Larry Millstead at 803-341-5686 or Jennifer Gunnells at803-206-5847.
A Craft and Vendor Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Aiken Shrine Club, 1526 Columbia Highway N.
The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated.
SEPT. 27
The Aiken Republican Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. S.W. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program starts around noon. The guest speaker will be S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 or non-members. Reservations are required. For more information or to register, call K.T. Ruthven, call 803-617-9356.
A book club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The September book is “Of Women and Salt” by Gabriela Garcia. For more information or to sign up, call 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
A viewing of the film “The Mermaid Chair” based on the book of the same name by Sue Monk Kidd will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, as part of the Let’s Talk About It – South Carolina Writers on Page and Screen. A discussion of the book and film will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Dr. Matt Miller will lead the discussion. For more information or to check out a copy of the book or movie, visit abbe-lib.org or call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Storytime is free and will meet on Tuesdays through Oct. 26. A special Halloween Story Time will be held Monday, Oct. 31. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Snacks are welcome. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held inside the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661.
The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.
Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email momofoscar4@gmail.com.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road.
SEPT. 28
An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.
The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org.
SEPT. 29
A Cooking with Character event will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The event will feature a story and a cooking activity. This month participants will make apple sauce. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opened Sept. 1. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
An Autumn Songbag event with Cathy B will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The event will feature a mixed bag of traditional folk, nostalgia and pop tunes. Attendees should bring their favorite song, poem or story to share. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Ray’s Creek Revival will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in The Alley as part of the Amp The Alley music series.
Deb DeLucca and Sam Hyman will perform as part of “The Troubadours: The Music of Carole King and James Taylor” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30, at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are $45. The show is part of the Aiken Performing Arts 2022-23 season. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikenarts.com or call 803-643-4774.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
SEPT. 30
A Pitchfork Fondue Western Cookout will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Aiken Training Track, 538 Two Notch Road S.E. The event will feature music, food and drinks. Tickets are $45. For more information or to make a reservation, call 803-989-0233 ext. 1.
The Aiken County Habitat for Humanity Tees Fore Keys Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, at Cedar Creek Golf Club, 2555 Club Drive. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $105 per person or $420 per four-person team. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 30. For more information or to register, visit habitataiken.org.
OCT. 1
Aiken Music Fest will be held from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Highfields Event Center, 118 Gaston Road. The opening band is Chris Ndeti followed by The Red Clay Strays. Tickets are $15 per person. The event also will feature the Aiken County Crafters and kids’ activities. For more information, visit aikenmusicfest.com.
The CSRA Parkinson Support Group will hold its 23rd annual POP Walk for the People of Parkinson’s fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1, at First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by the walk at 10 a.m. The event will feature activities, refreshments, prizes, a silent auction and raffle. T-shirts are available for donations of $25. For more information or to register, visit popwalk.org, call 706-364-1662 or email info@parkinsonscra.org.
OCT. 4
A discussion of the book and film “The Mermaid Chair” by Sue Monk Kidd will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, as part of the Let’s Talk About It – South Carolina Writers on Page and Screen. Dr. Matt Miller will lead the discussion. For more information or to check out a copy of the book or movie, visit abbe-lib.org or call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department in partnership of Trinity on Laurens and DayBreak Adult Care Services will hold a series titled 4Ls: Living, Loving and Lifelong Learning for Senior Adults. The second session of this four-part series will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The topic will be How to Keep the Bad Guys from Winning. The cost to attend is $5. For more information, call 803-643-2179 or email bloging@cityofaikensc.gov.
OCT. 7
The 70th Atomic City Festival will be held Oct. 7-8 in New Ellenton. This year’s festival will include craft vendors, food trucks, car show, live music fireworks and more. For more information, visit newllentonsc.com.
OCT. 15
The 14th annual Shoutfest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive. Admission is free. For more information, visit shout947.com.
A Pass the Salt food bank will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15, at Central Baptist Church, 1652 Wire Road. Free food will be available for local families, and free school supplies will be available for kids.
OCT. 16
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold a Nature Rocks event from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in Hopelands Gardens. The event will feature nature activities and crafts, rock and face painting, story time with Mother Goose, a beekeeping demonstration and scavenger hunt. Parking will be at The Green Boundary, 780 Whiskey Road. For more information, call 803-642-7631.
OCT. 17
FOTAS will hold its annual helicopter ball drop and Playing Fore the Pets Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 17, at the The Reserve Club at Woodside, 3000 The Reserve Club Drive. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the ball drop at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost is $125 per golfer and includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, golfer gift and lunch. Tickets for the ball drop are $10 each, and are available to anyone. Those with ball drop tickets don’t have to be present to win. For more information or to register, visit fotasaiken.org.
OCT. 18
A viewing of the film “The World Made Straight” based on the book of the same name by Ron Rash will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, as part of the Let’s Talk About It – South Carolina Writers on Page and Screen. A discussion of the book and film will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Dr. Andrew Geyer will lead the discussion. For more information or to check out a copy of the book or movie, visit abbe-lib.org or call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
The Crosland Park Neighborhood Cooperative will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Community Resource Center, 1248 Crosland Drive N.E.
OCT. 21
The Aiken Master Gardeners will hold a Lunchbox Lecture at noon Friday, Oct. 21, at Millbrook Baptist Church, 223 S. Aiken Blvd. The guest speaker will be Jack and Cathy de Vroomen of the Marlboro Bulb Company in Greenwood. Their topic will be Planting Bulb Plants. For more information, visit aikenmastergardeners.org.
OCT. 22
The Augusta Choral Society will perform Durufle Requiem and Finale from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta. Performing with the choral society will be the Lyra Vivace Chamber Orchestra, soprano Indra Thomas, mezzo Alexis Davis-Hazell, tenor Johnnie Felder and bass Ramelle Brooks. Dr. J. Porter Stokes is the artistic director and conductor. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $15 for students and military. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit augustacs.org.
OCT. 23
A quilt show will be held from Nov. 1-18. The show is open to all and will be held at the Aiken County Historical Museum at 433 Newberry St. S.W. Youth entries are encouraged. Categories include bed quilts, lap quilts, wall hangings, art/innovative, pictorial and miniatures. Entry forms must be submitted by Sept. 22. Entered quilts will be accepted at the Aiken County Historical Museum from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 23 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24. For more information, contact the museum at 803-642-2015 or visit www.carolinapinequilters.org.
OCT. 24
A quilt show will be held from Nov. 1-18. The show is open to all and will be held at the Aiken County Historical Museum at 433 Newberry St. S.W. Youth entries are encouraged. Categories include bed quilts, lap quilts, wall hangings, art/innovative, pictorial and miniatures. Entry forms must be submitted by Sept. 22. Entered quilts will be accepted at the Aiken County Historical Museum from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 23 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24. For more information, contact the museum at 803-642-2015 or visit www.carolinapinequilters.org.
OCT. 25
A discussion of the book “The World Made Straight” by Ron Rash will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, as part of the Let’s Talk About It – South Carolina Writers on Page and Screen. Dr. Andrew Geyer will lead the discussion. For more information or to check out a copy of the book or movie, visit abbe-lib.org or call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
OCT. 29
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold its annual Trunk-or-Treat event from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Citizens Park, 1060 Banks Mill Road. The program is for children age 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. There will be trick-or-treating, carnival games and music. Admission is $1 per child. For more information, call 803-293-7851 or email jgrimes@cityofaikensc.gov.