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TODAY

Touch-a-Truck event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road.

Second Baptist Church of Aiken, in the process of moving into its new facility at 1151 York St. N.E., will play host to a free movie night today, showing “The One and Only Ivan.” Refreshments will be served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 803-644-3994. 

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 required for all. 

The CSRA Parkinson Support Group will host its 22nd annual POP Walk for the People of Parkinson’s fundraiser on today at First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta. Registration opens and activities begin at 9 a.m., the walk starts at 10 a.m. and ends by noon. For more information, visit POPwalk.org, email info@parkinsoncsra.org or call 706-364-1662.

The CSRA Walk 4 Water will take place today. The event starts at 9 a.m. and gates open at 8 a.m. Residents can participate virtually or at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. For more information, email csrawalk4water@gmail.com.

Aiken Music Fest will be held from 6-10 p.m. today at Highfields Event Center, 118 Gaston Road. The Will McCranie and Gaslight Street will perform. The gate opens at 6 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit aikenmusicfest.com.

A Fall Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Rose Hill in Aiken, 221 Greenville St. N.W. 

A Blessing of the Animals will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Anglican Church, 110 Fairfield St. Pets will receive a treat and a Saint Francis medal for their collars. For more information, call 803-648-9991.

Cold Creek Nurseries will open a temporary seasonal location beginning Saturday at 770 E. Pine Log Road. The location will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Blue Collard food truck will be onhand Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, visit coldcreek.net.

SUNDAY

Second Baptist Church of Aiken will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at its new location, 1151 York St. N.E. Tours will be offered. For more information, call 803-644-3994. 

Auditions for “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the stage musical version of the classic Charles Shultz’s traditional Christmas cartoon, will be held at the Aiken Community Theatre, 126 Newberry St., at 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday. Those auditioning should come to the main entrance of the theater which will be open 30 minutes prior to the start of auditions. For more information, visit aikencommunitytheatre.org.

A St. Francis Feast Day Blessing of the Animals service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 1630 Silver Bluff Road. For more information, visit staaiken.org.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual services Sunday. Services are open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., followed by online fellowship for those who wish to linger. For more information and the Zoom link, call Brenda at 803-648-6020.

MONDAY

The Horse Creek Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the parish house of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Graniteville. Haley Milner will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the Bates-Foreman Cemetery in Jackson and speak about identifying and surveying relocated graves.

The Aiken Sertoma Club will hold its 13th annual Camp Sertoma Golf Tournament with a shotgun star at non on Monday, Oct. 11, at Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Plantation Drive. The cost is $100 per four-person team or $100 per person. Individuals will be matched as required. Registration is due by Monday, Oct. 4. Proceeds benefit Camp Sertoma. For more information, email todd.fields@uhsinc.com or Don Bartelmay at dbartelmay44@gmail.com.

The Town of Windsor will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the activity building of Windsor First Baptist Church. Masks are required. One person per family is asked to attend. For more information, call 803-571-0788 or 803-270-7003.

Aiken Women in Black and Moms Demand Action will hold a Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday at the entrance to Aiken Estates, across from the Fresh Market along Whiskey Road. Participants are invited to stay for the whole time or as long as they can. If you can’t stand, chairs are welcome. The witness against war and all forms of violence meet the first and third Monday of the month and are held rain or shine and on holidays. All, including children and men, are welcome. Participants can bring their own signs as long as they are nonpartisan. Masks and social distancing are encouraged until COVID is behind us. For more information, call Lynn at 501-499-4485 or Brenda at 803-648-6020.

TUESDAY

The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 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 p.m. to 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.

The Channelheimer Oompah Band will perform at noon Tuesday at St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta, as part of Tuesday’s Music Live. Admission is free. For more information, visit tuesdaysmusiclive.come. 

Story Time will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesdays in October on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. For more information, call 803-642-7650. In the case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held inside the Rye Patch.

The Pink Ribbonettes, a breast cancer support group, will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the atrium of Millbrook Baptist Church, 223 S. Aiken Blvd. Anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and in need of support is welcome. For more information, call 803-443-9241 or 803-642-2313.

WEDNESDAY

The Military Officers Association of American – Aiken chapter will hold a dinner meeting at Newberry Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Victoria Hann, CEO and head of the United Forces organization for the CSRA. She will discuss the mission and background of Forces United, including topics related to veteran education, housing, employment and community interaction. To register, call David Twigg at 803-262-5567.

THURSDAY

The Aiken County Board of Disabilities and the board of Tri-Development Center will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 5080 Jefferson Davis Highway, Beech Island. For more information, call Joan Lioi at 803-642-8800.

Aiken’s Town and Country Club will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Newberry Hall. The guest speaker is the Rev. Tim McClendon, a master potter who will be discussing the history of pottery in South Carolina. For more information, call Rachel at 803–648–6748. Lunch will be served and costs $25. The deadline to RSVP was Oct. 1.

Shinedown with Candlebox and Zero 9:36 will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. Tickets range in price from $45 to $129. For more information, visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

OCT. 8

A Real Talk Youth Discussion Forum will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Spoken Word Christian ministries, 1219 Edgefield Highway. The topic will be Bullying. Masks are required. For more information, call 803-226-4276. Admission is free.

The Aiken County Education Association-Retired will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at the picnic shelter at Virginia Acres Park, 1700 Whiskey Road. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Local membership dues are $15 for those who wish to join. Social distancing will be observed and masks should be worn. The program will be a distribution of new yearbooks, games and a white elephant table. In the case of inclement weather the event will be canceled. For more information, email drittel@gforcecable.com.

OCT.  9

Kids Day at the Edgefield Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at 506 Main St., Edgefield. There is a $20 booth fee. Email edgefieldkidsday@gmail.com to register.

The City of Aiken, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department’s annual Fall Farm Fest will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Aiken County Farmers Market, 115 Williamsburg St. S.E. The event will feature a pumpkin decorating contest for children ages 5-12. For more information, visit cityofaikensc.gov.

A History Hop historic trolley ride will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in North Augusta. For more information, visit aikencounty150.org or call 803-642-2015.

The Women’s Breast Health & Imaging Center at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, 302 University Parkway, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 9 and Oct. 24. For more information or to make an appointment, call 803-641-5808.

Greater Aiken SCORE will offer a workshop titeld Funding Your Business from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Augusta Technical College, 388 Tech Drive, Thomson, Georgia. For more information or to register, visit greateraiken.score.org.

The Backstretch Experience: Behind the Scenes at the Aiken Training Track will be held from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Attendees will be able to watch horses traing followed by a talk by Brad Sauffer, the head trainer at Legacy Stable. The cost is $25 per person and is open to ages 12 and older. Registration is at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. Participants should meet in the parking lot of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road, at 8:45 a.m. and will travel by mini-bus to the Training Track.

The 36th annual SEED Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. The event will feature more than 30 hands-on exhibits and activities, demonstrations and more. For more information, visit usca.edu.

A Fall Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Rose Hill in Aiken, 221 Greenville St. N.W. 

OCT. 11

The Aiken Sertoma Club will hold its 13th annual Camp Sertoma Golf Tournament with a shotgun star at non on Monday, Oct. 11, at Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Plantation Drive. The cost is $100 per four-person team or $100 per person. Individuals will be matched as required. Registration is due by Monday, Oct. 4. Proceeds benefit Camp Sertoma. For more information, email todd.fields@uhsinc.com or Don Bartelmay at dbartelmay44@gmail.com.

OCT. 12

The Aiken Concert Band will perform its Veteran’s Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $10-$15, and are available online or at the box office. Admission is free for veterans and active duty military with ID.

DayBreak Adult Care Services will hold its Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The meeting will adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. For more information, visit daybreakaiken.com or cal 803-226-0288.

OCT. 15

A Spooktacular Drive Thru will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the Aiken County Recreation Centers, 917 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville. For more information, call 803-663-6142.

OCT. 16

WAAW Shout 94.7 FM radio will hold its 13th annual Shoutfest from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive. Admission is free. For more information, call Donna Moore Wesby at 803-507-6793.

The Public Square Rosary Rally will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 16, at the corner of Chesterfield and Park streets, across from the Aiken Courthouse. For more information, call Randall Brown at 803-292-1353 or email cgbteaches@gmail.com.

International Observe the Moon Night will be held from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. For more information, visit usca.edu.

The August Choral Society will perform “The Creation” by Franz Joseph Haydn at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Saint Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $15 for students/military. For more information, email info@augustacs.org.

A My Dog Has Fleas Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, 199 Willow Run Road. For more information, visit letlovelive.org.

A Fall Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Rose Hill in Aiken, 221 Greenville St. N.W. 

OCT. 22

The North Augusta High School Class of 1980 Reunion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Pine Knoll Farm, 6001 Washington Road, Appling, Georgia. A meet and greet will be held at the same venue at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nash1980.com.

OCT. 23

Faith and Freedom rally will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Goshen Farm, 395 Woodward Drive. The event will feature several political and religious speakers. Tickets are $50 each. To purchase tickets or get more information, visit faithandfreedomrally.com.

The Old Bags Bazaar is scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Aiken Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. The sale featuring over 400 purses, a vast array of scarves and jewelry is organized by Philanthropic Education Organization, Chapter P of Aiken. This event is free and open to the public.

History Hop historic trolley ride will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in Aiken. For more information, visit aikencounty150.org or call 803-642-2015.

The Aiken Association of Realtors will hold a HomeOwnership Expo from XX Saturday, Oct. 23, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. 

The North Augusta High School Class of 1980 Reunion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Pine Knoll Farm, 6001 Washington Road, Appling, Georgia. A meet and greet will be held at the same venue at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nash1980.com.

The Aiken Civic Orchestra will perform a Halloween Pops concert titled “Symphonic Spooktacular” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Etherredge Center box office. For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call 803-641-3305.

OCT. 25

Aiken Senior Life Services will hold a Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 25, at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Plantation Drive. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $100 per person. For more information or to register, call 803-648-5447.

Youth Day 2021 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The program will feature lunch and information on social media safety, online bullying, teen pregnancy prevention/reproductive health, healthy relationships and avoiding impaired driving. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit tinyurl.com/wn6uuary. For more information, call 803-643-2181.

OCT. 28

An online book club for adults will meet from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. The book selection for October is “Last Train to Key West” by Chanel Cleeton. Sign up is at the information desk. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

OCT. 29

“Hocus Pocus,” rated PG, will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta, as part of the Dugout Theater Movie Experience. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission seating is $5 per person. Children 3 and younger are free. Blankets and pillows are recommended for on-field seating. For more information, visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

CanHope will host a 5K fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at The Village at Woodside. A 1-mile run/walk with start at 6 p.m. followed by a timed 5K run at 6:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite hero costumes. Register by searching for CanHope at runsignup.com. For more information, visit CanHope’s website and Facebook page.

A Children’s Halloween Party will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Rose Hill in Aiken, 221 Greenville St. N.W. The event will feature trick-or-treating through the gardens, face painting, a costume contest, Halloween-themed games and more. The cost is $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buytickets.at/rosehillinaiken/557225.

Chapel Hart will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in the front gardens at Rose Hill in Aiken, 221 Greenville St. N.W. Tickets are $60 and include the concert and bites andappetizers. A cash bar will be available. For more information, visit buytickets.at/rosehillinaien/584434.

OCT. 30

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will hold its annual Trunk or Treat from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Citizens Park, 651 Old Airport Road. Admission is $1 per child. For more information, call 803-642-7634 or email jgrimes@cityofaikensc.gov.

OCT. 31

drive-thru Trunk or Treat will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Central Baptist Church, 1652 Wire Road.

NOV. 1 

The USC Aiken 16th annual Scramble for Scholarships Golf Classic will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the Reserve Club at Woodside, 3000 The Reserve Club Drive. The cost is $125 per person or $500 per team. Corporate teams are $650. Lunch and a post-round meal will be provided to all participants. For more information or to register, call 803-641-3408 or visit usca.edu.

NOV. 2

The 41st annual Quilt Show, which is open to all Aiken County residents or members of any Aiken County quilt guild, will be Nov. 2-20 at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, contact the museum at 803-642-2015 or visit www.carolinapinequilters.org.

NOV. 5

The Pieceful Hearts Quilters will hold Quilting on the River from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Riverview Park Activities Center, 100 Riverview Park Drive, North Augusta. Admission is $7. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. For more information, visit piecefulheartsquilters.com.

NOV. 6

The Cumbee Center will host the 43rd annual Whiskey Road Race at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 at the Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road.

NOV. 11

Art 4 Vets, an art auction benefitting local area veterans organizations, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Southside Gallery Design Studio, 2258 Whiskey Road. The cost is $20 and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and a cash bar.

NOV. 13

Military Appreciation Day and 5K will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at 506 Main St., Edgefield.

The Center for Lifelong Learning will hold a book fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Business & Education Building 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.