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Top Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina the Week of October, 26th
ONE: Visit the Western Carolina’s State Fair
Aiken County Fairgrounds
Saturday October 25th through Saturday October 31st, 2009
Fun, Rides, Games, and Contests. One of the south’s best State Fairs
by far!
Visit HERE for more details
TWO: Go on a Ghost Tour!
Aiken Downtown Ghost Tours
Hear about your favorite haunts and their Aiken history on a guided walking tour
October 29th, 30th, and 31st
Call 803-270-0773 for details
THREE: Ansel Adams Exhibit
One day lecture by the currator of the Columbia Museum of Art
on Ansel Adams
Aiken Center for the Arts
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Call call 803-641-9094 for more information
FOUR: Trick or Treat on Newberry Street
Join the Aiken Downtown Association for Trick or Treating
Games, food, fun, and costumes!
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Call 803-642-7649 for more details
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FIVE: Enjoy the NightWatch
Aiken Community Playhouse
Friday October 30th and Saturday October 31st
803-648-1438
SIX: Polo, Polo, Polo
Fall Second 8 Goal by the Aiken Polo Club
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Visit HERE for more details
SEVEN: Have Fun at a Real Rodeo
4th Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo
Edgefield, SC Lazy J Arena
803-637-5369 for more Information
EIGHT: Meet Elise Lufkin Author of “To the Rescue”
The Wilcox Inn
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Visit HERE for more information
NINE: Opening Fox Hunt
Join the Whiskey Road Opening Fox Hunt
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Contact 803649.0638 for more information
TEN: Polish Your Presentation Skills
Aiken Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Series
Wednesday, October 28th
Visit HERE for more information
From a Recent LIVEAIKEN.com Blog Report:
Aiken, South Carolina Top Ten Things To Do Week of September 21st, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact catherine@truesouthcommunities.com and we will get it on for you! ** restrictions apply
One:
Does Aiken Have Taste? Enjoy the Taste of Downtown Aiken Wednesday, September 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 Stroll through downtown while sampling some of the finest cuisine in the South! Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Two:Do You Know Your Herbs? Attend an Herb Fair Saturday, September 26th, 9:00 a to 2:00 In nearby Montmorinci enjoy hand made items, local produce, and demonstrations Three: Nature, A Great Book, Time to Relax? Enjoy Storytime in Hopeland Gardens Tuesday, September 22nd, 4:00 p Bring a blanket, bring the family, relax and enjoy a great story told in the beautiful setting of Hopeland Gardens Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Four: Are you Carefree? Participate in World Carfree Day! Tuesday, September 22nd Walk, take a bike, or jog to work? Celebrate carfree day with other eco-conscious participants around the globe- Sponsored by the Cycling Association (always wear a helmet and observe safety rules when riding and walking on the open road) Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Five: Are You Ready to Ramble? Participate in the Augusta Broad Street Ramble 10K! Saturday, September 26th, 2009 7:00 a Enjoy a 10K sanctioned under the USTFA beginning on Broad Street in nearby Augusta, Georgia! Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Six: Become a Mad Scientist? Grades 1 to 5 Participate in Science Experiments at the Library! Thursday, September 24th, 2009 4:00 p to 4:45 Students in grades 1 to 5 join us to learn new uses for cabbage juice, make cold oil bubble, and blow up balloons without wasting a breath! Visit HERE for more details
Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
Eight: What are You Doing After Hours? Join the Business After Hours by the Aiken Chamber! Thursday September 24th, 2009 5:00 p to 7:00 p Great networking hosted by the Chamber at the Hounds Lake Country Club Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
Nine: Polo… Polo… Polo…? Aiken Polo Club 4 Goal Tournament! Thu Saturday September 26th, Enjoy Polo with the Aiken Polo Club Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
Ten: Do You Like Bluegrass! Attend the Aiken Bluegrass Festival! Thu Saturday September 26th, 3:00 p At Whitney field several bands on tap Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
* 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, South Carolina for the Week of August 24th, 2009
Week of August 24th, 2009
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One:
Enjoy an Outdoor Concert
Hopeland Gardens Concert Series
Monday, August 24th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Big Band Features plays tonight! Bring a blanket
and enjoy a concert under the stars
Dupree Street in Aiken
Five:
Jumping, Jumping, Jumping
Watch the Great Sport of Equestrian
Show Jumping
August 22nd, 2009
Highfields Event Center- Watch Equestrian Show Jumping, and enjoy
this great part of the equestrian tradition in Aiken! Call for times.
803-649-3505
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Six:
Become an Aiken County Idol!
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Come to watch Aiken County’s version of American Idol
In its second year, we have some amazing talent in Aiken County!
803-642-2052
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
An Art Extravaganza
Aiken Center for the Arts,
Art experiences throughout the Art Center w/live entertainment by:
Pan Jive, Fiddle Faddle, Aiken Singers, live drums, art demonstrations,
free art activities. Complimentary refreshments served.
122 Laurens Street
803-641-9094
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Eight:
Enjoy “Labors Reward”
Dressage Show
August 29th – 30th, 2009
Enjoy a fabulous Dressage Show and explore the amazing world of
equestrian sports in Aiken, S.C.
Highlands Event Center
Call for specific times 803-649-3505
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Nine:
Volunteer for the 2009 Buddy Walk
Week of August 24th, 2009
Call for Free Tickets
To the Washington D.C. Live South
Show
Call the Week of August 24th, 2009
True South Communities is offering tickets to the next
Live South Show in Washington D.C.
Call us 803-640-3256 and ask for Geoff!
needed now for a successful event!642-8406 or at csrabuddywalk@gmail.com for
more information
http://www.summerlakes.net/, http://www.truesouthcommunities.com/
Call Jim Vivian 803-335-8468
Hear About Some Famous Southern Ladies
at the Aiken Historical Museum
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
433 Newberry Street
Contact the Museum for times
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Three:
Visit an Art Gallery
Aiken Center for the Arts Gallery Exhibits
The Week of August 24th, 2009
The South Carolina Watermedia Traveling Exhibit
122 Laurens Ave. SWCraft at Birds and Butterflies
803-641-9094. for more information
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Four:
Watch Professional Bull Riders
Saturday, August 24th, 2009 8:00 p.m.
USCA Convocation Center
Watch professional bull riders at their finest during a fabulous
show. Tickets on sale
803-643-6901 for more information
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken South Carolina for the Week of August 10th, 2009
Week of August 10th, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact LiveAiken.com and we will get it on for you!
One:
Enjoy an Outdoor Concert
Hopeland Gardens Concert Series
Monday, August 10th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Savannah River Swingband plays tonight! Bring a blanket
and enjoy a concert under the stars
Dupree Street in Aiken
Two:
Who Done It?
Join the ADDA for their annual fund raiser;
Murder Mystery Dinner
August 14th, and 15th, 2009 6:30 p.m.
Newberry Hall- Tickets begin at 50.00 each
Contact HERE for more information.
Three:
Join our Neighbors
Birds and Butterflies for a Hawk and
Owl Seminar
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
117 Laurens Ave. SWCraft at Birds and Butterflies
HERE for more information
Four:
Experience the Arts with “Mere Mortals”
A series of one act plays directed by Jennifer Greer
HERE for more details
Five:
Get Your Dog Washed
Annual Aiken SPCA Dog Wash
August 15th, 2009 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cold Creek Nurseries 803-648-6863
More Information
Six:
Ride Like the Wind
The Palmetto Parkway Cycling Challenge
August 15th, and 16th, 2009
Time Trials, Sprint Race, and Circut Race
More Information HERE
Seven:
Go to a Beach Blast Downtown
2nd Annual Beach Blast by the ADDA
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Alley in Downtown Aiken- Food, Music and Fun
Aiken Standard Information
Eight:
Take a Journey to Mars
August 15th, 2009 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Dupont Planetarium presents a journey in space to Mars!
Visit the planetarium website for more information
Nine:
Volunteer for the 2009 Buddy Walk
Week of August 10th, 2009
The Buddy Walk will be October 4th this year, but teams and volunteers are
needed now for a successful event!642-8406 or at csrabuddywalk@gmail.com for
more information
Ten:
Visit Summer Lakes
Week of August 3rd, 2009
True South Communities Newest Offering
http://www.summerlakes.net/, http://www.truesouthcommunities.com/
Or Call Jim Vivian 803-335-8468
*** 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, South Carolina for the Week of August 3rd, 2009
Top Ten List of Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the
Week of August 3rd, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact LiveAiken.com and we will get it on for you!
One:
Help Design the 2009 Annual
Aiken Medallion
Downtown Aiken Development Association
The Week of August 3rd, 2009
Submit your suggestion for the Annual Aiken Medallion
a highly sought after collectors item.
Aiken Downtown Development Association for more details
Two:
Enjoy a Broxton Bridge Trail Ride
The week of August 3rd, 2009
Trails include ridges of 34+ feet, mature pine stands and hardwoods.
Over 50 miles of riding enjoyment. Bring your own horse and enjoy.
Contact Broxton Bridge for more information.
Three:
Crafts at Town and Country B&B
August 3rd – 7th, 2009 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Craft Camps at Town and Country Bed and Breakfast
Email: mailto:tcinn@bellsouth.net for more information
Four:
Experience the Arts with “Mere Mortals”
August 7th – 8th, 2009 8:00 p.m.
A series of one act plays directed by Jennifer Greer
HERE for more details
Five:
Catch a flick at the Library
Dead Cert will be showing
August 8th, 2009 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Enjoy a film about dirty deals at a horse track in Britain
More Information
Six:
Attend the Aiken Chamber of Commerce
First Friday Means Business
Friday, August 7th, 2009 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
www.aikenchamber.net for more information. Registration required.
A great opportunity for networking and socializing with the award winning
group of Chamber Professionals.
Seven:
Register for Football and Volleyball
August 3rd, 2009 for football
August 3rd and 4th, 2009 for volleyball
East Aiken Chargers the 3rd from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. East Aiken
Elementary SAHS Volleyball tryouts 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. 3rd and 4th More Information
Eight:
Take a Journey to Mars
August 8th, 2009 8:00 p.m.
Dupont Planetarium presents a journey in space to Mars!
Visit the planetarium website for more information
Nine:
Volunteer for the 2009 Buddy Walk
Week of August 3rd, 2009
The Buddy Walk will be October 4th this year, but teams and volunteers are
needed now for a successful event!642-8406 or at csrabuddywalk@gmail.com for
more information
Ten:
Visit Summer Lakes
Week of August 3rd, 2009
True South Communities Newest Offering
http://www.summerlakes.net/, http://www.truesouthcommunities.com/
Or Call Jim Vivian 803-335-8468
*** 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.
Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the Week of July 27th, 2009
Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the
Week of July 27th, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact LiveAiken.com and we will get it on for you!
1) Watch the Country’s Best High School
Girls Basketball Players
Nike Basketball Tournament
Friday, July 28th to July 30th, 2009
Riverview Parks Recreation Center
Call 803-441-4311 or visit www.northaugusta.net for more information.
2) Explore Aiken County’s Natural Resources
with Wings and Wetlands- Activities
Saturday July 25th, through Sunday July 26th
Butterflies, Savannah River Boat demonstrations, Raptor demonstrations
More information and schedule of events HERE
3) Enjoy a Concert Under the Stars
Monday July 27th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Hopeland Gardens Concert Series features Fabio Mann
Hopeland Gardens- Aiken, SC
4) Shop from Local Farmers
July 30th, 2009 4:00 p.m.
Aiken County Farmers Market opens an additional time during
a trial summer period. Thursdays now join Saturdays as
a day to visit the Farmers Market for locally grown fruits
veggies and more!
5) Learn How to Work a Dulcimer
August 1st, 2009
Carolina String Academy hosts the class for those
803-648-5150 or Wednesday July 26th 11:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m
www.aikenchamber.net for more information. Registration
required.
7) Have Fun at ”Death by Chocolate” for teens
July 24th, 2009 4:00 p.m.
Performance at the Aiken County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program
Call 803-642-2020 for more information
8) Shop Downtown Aiken
Week of July 20th, 2009
Enjoy some of the areas trendiest shopping and dining in Downtown Aiken
For information visit The Aiken Downtown Development Association
9) Visit North Augusta for Music and Fun
Thursday July 30th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
This week enjoy the J-Band under the stars. Bring a blanket.
Maude Edgefiled Park
10) Visit a Green Home Under Construction
Kings Ridge on the web at Kings Ridge
Call Jim Vivian with True South Communities 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.