TODAY
The Aiken County Animal Shelter and FOTAS will host a Black Friday Comes Early adoption occasion from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the moment at 333 Wire Highway. Each adopter will obtain a free present and there will likely be adoption specials. Canines and puppies can be found for $35, and cats and kittens are $10. For extra info, please name 803-642-1537. Scheduling appointments upfront is inspired.
New Starting Baptist Church will maintain a Thanksgiving Meals Drive at midday at the moment within the parking zone of the outdated Save-a-Lot, 522 York St. N.E.
The Ridge Spring City Market will likely be held at the moment and can function crafters, artists, farmers, musicians, meals vehicles and extra. For extra info, electronic 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 capturing competitors from 5 to six:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, on the Smith-Hazel Recreation Middle, 400 Kershaw St. N.E. Participation is open to youngsters ages 4-14 paired with a mother or father or guardian to compete towards different household groups. Just one youth participant is allowed per age bracket, nevertheless, dad and mom/guardians can take part a number of occasions with completely different youngsters. Registration is $5. For extra info, name 803-642-7634. To register, go to the Smith-Hazel Recreation Middle.
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 Highway. 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 kids of veterans attending USC Aiken. Chief Charles Baranco, head of the Aiken Division of Public Security, would be the visitor speaker. His matter 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. 26
Our Household Dinner Desk, a free neighborhood Thanksgiving Day dinner in Aiken, will likely be held Nov. 26 at Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive. Dinner will likely be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will likely be dwell music from 11 a.m. to three p.m. Folks can drive to and park at Generations Park. For people who want transportation, there will likely be 4 pickup areas: the H. Odell Weeks Actions Middle at 1700 Whiskey Highway; Residents Park at 651 Outdated Airport Highway; Gyles Park close to the Aiken Guests Middle and Prepare Museum at 406 Park Avenue S.E.; KJ’s Market at 1048 York St. N.E. For extra info, name 803-443-6735.
NOV. 28
Christmas Crafts on the Farmers Market will likely 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 Plenty 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 likely be held at 4 p.m. with the identical reservation requirement. Face coverings are required in any respect Plenty. The 9 a.m. out of doors Mass will now not be held starting Friday, Nov. 20.
A Christmas Vacation Kickoff will likely be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, within the parking zone of the Municipal Middle, 500 Mims Ave. This system will function performances by space church choirs, the studying of the Christmas story and a tree lighting. FOr extra info, go to johnstondevelopmentcorp.org.
DEC. 1
The twenty ninth annual Christmas in Hopelands occasion will likely be held from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1-23 and Dec. 26-27 at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. There will likely be no shuttle service this yr on account of coronavirus considerations. As an alternative, parking will likely be accessible at Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Highway S.W., and the Inexperienced Boundary Membership, 780 Whiskey Highway. Public Security and PRT employees will likely be serving to folks to cross the highway. The Rye Patch, Doll Home and Clifford S. Gerde Carriage Museum will likely be closed. All guests should put on masks and be socially distant. For extra info, name 803-643-2161 or electronic mail acoffeey@cityofaikensc.gov.
DEC. 2
The Residents for Nuclear Expertise Consciousness will maintain its Up & Atom Breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, through Zoom. Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, chief know-how officer with BWXT would be the visitor speaker. His matter will likely be The Nuclear We Want: Advancing Expertise for the World’s Biggest Energy Supply. Registration is free and will be accomplished upfront at cntaware.org/event/virtual-up-atom-bwxt/. For extra info or if there are issues registering through the hyperlink, electronic mail cnta@bellsouth.net.
DEC. 3
Night time of 1,000 Lights in downtown Aiken begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Shops will keep open late to accommodate consumers. For extra info, go to aikenismagical.com.
An opening reception for the exhibit “Exterior Round Us,” will likely be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, on the Aiken Middle for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. S.W. The exhibit options the plein air artwork of Al Beyer, Invoice Daniel, Sally Donovan and Andrew Murphy. The exhibit will run Dec. 3 by Jan. 22. For extra info, go to aikencenterforthearts.org.
DEC. 4
The fiftieth annual Christmas Craft Present will likely be held from 9 a.m. to five p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, on the H. Odell Weeks Actions Middle, 1700 Whiskey Highway. 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 likely be accessible for buy and craft kits will likely be accessible for youths. Face coverings are required. For extra info, name 803-293-7851.
DEC. 5
A gospel singing will likely be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, on the Midland Gospel Singing Middle, 705 Martin Smith Highway, Gilbert. God’s Toolbox and the Glorymen & Tiffany will carry out. Admission is free. Social distancing will likely be noticed. A love providing will likely be accepted. For extra info, go to midgsc.com.
DEC. 9
Breakfast & A Guide with the Clauses will likely be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, on the Lessie B. Value Aiken Senior & Youth Middle, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The occasion will function a go to from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, breakfast and a vacation story. Every household will obtain a replica of the guide. Registration is due by Wednesday, Dec. 9, and the price is $5 per particular person. To register, go to cityofaiken.gov/prtregistration. Registration may also be accomplished in particular person on the H. Odell Weeks Actions Middle, 1700 Whiskey Highway; Smith-Hazel Recreation Middle, 400 Kershaw St. N.W.; and the Lessie B. Value middle. For extra info, name 803-642-7634.
DEC. 12
Breakfast & A Guide with the Clauses will likely be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, on the Lessie B. Value Aiken Senior & Youth Middle, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The occasion will function a go to from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, breakfast and a vacation story. Every household will obtain a replica of the guide. Registration is due by Wednesday, Dec. 9, and the price is $5 per particular person. To register, go to cityofaiken.gov/prtregistration. Registration may also be accomplished in particular person on the H. Odell Weeks Actions Middle, 1700 Whiskey Highway; Smith-Hazel Recreation Middle, 400 Kershaw St. N.W.; and the Lessie B. Value middle. For extra info, name 803-642-7634.
DEC. 13
A Vacation Cookie Stroll will likely be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in downtown Aiken. The theme is All I would like for Christmas is in Downtown Aiken. Collaborating companies could have cookies accessible. For a listing of taking part companies, go to downtownaiken.com.
