TODAY
A Commander Evening will probably be held at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Jacl’s Cafe & Lounge, 116 Pendleton St. S.W. Suite C. Come play Magic the Gathering. Commander Pod entry is $5. For extra info, go to jaclscafe.com.
The Metropolis of Aiken State Lodging Tax Committee will maintain a gathering to debate the upcoming 2021-2022 funding cycle at 9 a.m. at the moment in room 2 of the H. Odell Weeks Actions Heart, 1700 Whiskey Street. All present and future grant candidates are required to attend. Reimbursement necessities for digital media and COVID-19 associated questions will probably be lined. A duplicate of the ATAX handbook will probably be supplied. For extra info, name Mary Rosback, tourism supervisor at 803-644-1902 or e mail mrosback@cityofaikensc.gov. Attendance affirmation was wanted by Nov. 6.
FRIDAY
The Astronomy Membership of Augusta will meet at 6:45 p.m. Friday by way of Zoom. The visitor speaker will probably be Riley Hale, the chief meteorologist at WRDW/WAGT. His subject will probably be Dayton Atmospheric Phenomena. For extra info, e mail showard2@tds.net.
SATURDAY
A Tractor Pull & Vendor Honest will probably be held at Aiken Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to three p.m. Saturday hosted by the Aiken County Crafters. There will probably be a tractor pull, meals and distributors. There’s a $10 entry price.
Three Spirit Stroll Excursions will probably be held at 6, 7 and eight p.m. on the Edgefield Village Cemetery on Saturday. Every tour will final an hour, and members could have the possibility to fulfill historic characters from Edgefield’s previous together with Preston Smith Brooks and Lucy Holcomb Pickens. Excursions are restricted to twenty folks. Tickets are $25 and might be bought on the Tompkins Library, 104 Courthouse Sq., Edgefield. Kids 12 and youthful are free. The excursions are in celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the cemetery. For extra info, name 803-637-4010.
The Aiken Homeless Coalition, ACTS and First Baptist Church of Aiken will maintain a blanket and outside attire donation drive-thru from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday within the parking zone of the church, 120 Chesterfield St. N. All sizes of latest or gently used blankets, coats, scarves, gloves and hygiene objects will probably be accepted. Blankets and outside attire will probably be distributed by way of ACTS to these in want for gratis. Hygiene objects will probably be distributed by the Homeless Coalition throughout its Sunday Lunch. For extra info, go to fbcaiken.org.
First Baptist Church of Aiken will probably be amassing bodily remedy objects – wheelchairs, walkers, bath-chairs, and so forth. – from 9 a.m. to three p.m. within the church’s fellowship corridor, 120 Chesterfield St. N. The objects will profit a bodily remedy mission at Charleston Southern College. For extra info, go to fbcaiken.org.
SUNDAY
Quakers (Non secular Society of Pals) will maintain a digital service by way of Zoom on Sunday. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., adopted by on-line fellowship for individuals who want to linger. For extra info and the assembly hyperlink, name Brenda at 803-648-6020 or 803-640-9650.
MONDAY
Aiken Girls in Black will maintain a Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence from 4 to five:30 p.m. Monday. The group gathers on Hitchcock Drive on the entrance to Aiken Estates, throughout from the Contemporary Market alongside Whiskey Street. Members are invited to remain for the entire time or so long as they will, and are requested to put on masks and observe social distancing. If you cannot stand, chairs are welcome. The witness in opposition to warfare and all types of violence meet the primary and third Monday of the month and are held rain or shine and on holidays. All are welcome. Members can deliver their very own indicators so long as they’re nonpartisan. For extra info, name Lynn at 501-499-4485 or Brenda at 803-640-9650.
NOV. 17
An on-line e book membership for adults will meet from 2:30 to three:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. The e book choice for November is “The Stonecutter” by Camilla Läckberg. To enroll, name the reference desk at 803-642-2020 x. 1131.
The Aiken Lions Membership will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 600 Woodside Government Court docket within the second flooring convention room. Daniel Prohaska, director of improvement at Lions Imaginative and prescient Service, would be the visitor speaker. The assembly additionally will probably be streamed on Zoom. For extra info, e mail Susan Selden at sljselden@gmail.com.
NOV. 18
The Metropolis of Aiken Guests Heart and Prepare Museum is looking for members for its fourth annual Pageant of Bushes. Participation is free, however is offered on a primary come, first served foundation. For extra info or to take part, e mail hwayt@cityofaikensc.gov. Bushes will probably be on show Dec. 4 by way of Jan. 2 on the guests heart, 406 Park Ave. S.E. The deadline to enter is Nov. 18.
Nov. 19
A vacation open home will probably be held Thursday, Nov. 19, in downtown Aiken. Taking part shops will probably be open till 8 p.m.
A Commander Evening will probably be held at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Jacl’s Cafe & Lounge, 116 Pendleton St. S.W. Suite C. Come play Magic the Gathering. Commander Pod entry is $5. For extra info, go to jaclscafe.com.
NOV. 20
Ben Bridwell and Ryan Monroe of Band of Horses with Justin Osborne of Susto will carry out at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, on the Sharon Jones Riverfront Amphitheater in North Augusta. Tickets are $200-$240 for 4 seats or $280-$300 for six seats. For extra info, go to etix.com.
Impartial singer-songwriter Josephine Johnson will carry out from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Rose Hill Property, 221 Greenville St. N.W. Musicians Andrew Sovine and Taylor Swan will be a part of Johnson. The occasion is free and open to the general public. The primary 20 friends will obtain a signed copy of her single, “Constructed to Final.” For extra info, e mail Elizabeth Smith, proprietor and director of Rose Hill, at elizabeth@rosehillaiken.com.
Indoor Lots will resume at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 640 Edrie St. N.E. Reservations are required no later than 2 p.m. the Thursday previous to that Sunday. Saturday Mass will probably be held at 4 p.m. with the identical reservation requirement. Face coverings are required in any respect Lots. The 9 a.m. outside Mass will not be held starting Friday, Nov. 20.
NOV. 21
New Starting Baptist Church will maintain a Thanksgiving Meals Drive at midday Saturday, Nov. 21, within the parking zone of the previous Save-a-Lot, 522 York St. N.E.
The Ridge Spring City Market will probably be held Saturday, Nov. 21, and can characteristic crafters, artists, farmers, musicians, meals vehicles and extra. For extra info, e mail Sherald Rodgers at sherald.rodgers@dominionenergy.com.
NOV. 24
The Metropolis of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism division will maintain a Turkey Jam basketball taking pictures competitors from 5 to six:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, on the Smith-Hazel Recreation Heart, 400 Kershaw St. N.E. Participation is open to kids ages 4-14 paired with a guardian or guardian to compete in opposition to different household groups. Just one youth participant is allowed per age bracket, nonetheless, dad and mom/guardians can take part a number of occasions with totally different kids. Registration is $5. For extra info, name 803-642-7634. To register, go to the Smith-Hazel Recreation Heart.
Evening of 1,000 Lights will probably be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in downtown Aiken.
Mount Anna Baptist Church and Golden Harvest Meals Financial institution will maintain a drive-thru meals giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, on the church, 2612 Banks Mill Street. For extra info, name the church at 803-648-7017 or Kathy Jackson at 803-507-3560.
NOV. 25
The Aiken Chapter of the Army Officers Affiliation of America will meet Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Newberry Corridor, 117 Newberry St. Social time begins at 6 p.m, adopted by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The assembly will finalize the plans for internet hosting the Christmas Angels for youngsters of veterans attending USC Aiken. Chief Charles Baranco, head of the Aiken Division of Public Security, would be the visitor speaker. His subject would be the similarities between navy life and the work of the police, hearth and EMTs in Aiken. For extra info, name Rebecca Lorraine at 803-443-4430.
NOV. 28
Christmas Crafts on the Farmers Market will probably be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, on the Aiken County Farmers Market, 115 Williamsburg St. S.E. For extra info, name 803-293-2214 or go to aikenismagical.com.
NOV. 29
Indoor Lots will resume at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 640 Edrie St. N.E. Reservations are required no later than 2 p.m. the Thursday previous to that Sunday. Saturday Mass will probably be held at 4 p.m. with the identical reservation requirement. Face coverings are required in any respect Lots. The 9 a.m. outside Mass will not be held starting Friday, Nov. 20.
DEC. 4
The fiftieth annual Christmas Craft Present will probably be held from 9 a.m. to five p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, on the H. Odell Weeks Actions Heart, 1700 Whiskey Street. The occasion options a wide range of space crafters. For extra info, name 803-642-7631.
The Metropolis of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Division will maintain its thirty second annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, on Newberry Road. Tim Gidley will carry out and Santa will cease by. Refreshments will probably be accessible for buy and craft kits will probably be accessible for youths. Face coverings are required. For extra info, name 803-293-7851.
