Today's events for Aug. 6 (2024)

TUESDAY

Coloring for Grownups will be heldfrom 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the creative lab on the first floor of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Those attending should bring colored pencils and felt pens. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. To sign up or for more information, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.

An intermediate watercolor painting class will be offeredfrom 10 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Indigo Bleu: A Creative Collective, 120 Laurens St. S.W. The cost is $40. For more information or to register, call 803-645-3234.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety will hold its National Night Outat 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Perry Memorial Park, 720 Abbeville Ave., N.E. The event will be Blue Team headed by Chief Charles Barranco vs. the Green Team headed by Mr. Everette Chandler. There will be free food and drinks, water games, community kickball and a foam party. For more information, visit myresponse2u.com.

TheAwesome Aiken Al-Anon groupmeetsfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.

Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Groupwill meetfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.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 Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.

TheMountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meetat 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 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 740-352-7819.

WEDNESDAY

Play & Learn for ages 0-5 will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 and 21 at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children and their caregivers are invited to drop in and learn through play. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

AnACBL Sectional Bridge Game is heldat 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.

TheSavannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open10 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

The Aiken County Board of Disabilities will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at 105 Lancaster St. S.W. For more information, call Shemeco Thomas at 803-642-1055.

Amp The Alley will be heldat 6:30 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Ruskin will perform Thursday, Aug. 8. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.

4 Cats in the Doghouseplay jazzfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.

SATURDAY

YouTube personality Ryan Baumgartner will be promoting his Today's Adventure sauce with a sample tasting from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Lowe's Foods, 2940 Whiskey Road. For more information, visit adventuresauces.com.

A Children's Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Emanuel-McClain Women's and Children's Health Center, 995 Clyburn Place. For more information, call 803-380-7013.

Jason Sike and TuTu D'Vyne will perform a concert titled "King of Rock 'n' Roll and Queen of Soul" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Etherredge Center, 340 Scholar Loop. Tickets range in price from $25-$35. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 803-257-5563.

A Flow Blue Pots class will be offeredfrom 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Indigo Bleu: A Creative Collective, 120 Laurens St. S.W. The cost is $45. For more information or to register, call 803-645-3234.

Aiken Music Fest will be heldSaturday, Aug. 10, at Highfields Event Center, 118 Gaston Road. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels will perform with Mamie Lew and Victoria Camp. The event will feature food trucks and kids activities. Tickets are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikenmusicfest.com.

TheBack to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous groupwill meetin-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.

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Let's Go Bingo will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken.

AUG. 13

A Tween and Teen Painting event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The event will offer painting and snacks. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.

The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum will hold its Summer Lecture SeriesTuesday, Aug. 13. Lectures will be held at 6 p.m. at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. The theme of the lectures is Unique Streets, Roads and Parkways of Aiken. The lecture will be Dirt Roads and other Peculiarities of Driving in Aiken. The guest speaker will be Sgt. Stephanie Barbee with the Aiken Department of Public Safety. Tickets are $30 and include a meal. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org/events.

A Handbuilt Pottery: Wonky Teapot class will be offeredfrom 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Indigo Bleu: A Creative Collective, 120 Laurens St. S.W. The cost is $65. For more information or to register, call 803-645-3234.

TheAwesome Aiken Al-Anon groupmeetsfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.

Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Groupwill meetfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.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 Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.

AUG. 14

A Wiggles Fan Party will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 5 and younger are invited to play games, sing songs and enjoy activities inspired by the Wiggles. For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1141.

AnACBL Sectional Bridge Game is heldat 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.

TheSavannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open10 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.

AUG. 15

The Art of Words Poets' Open Mic event will be heldat 5:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, in the first floor meeting room at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Adults, teens, and young adults will have the opportunity to practice performance skills in front of a small audience, receive feedback and get inspiration. The event will be co-hosted by Tamell "Big" Bailey and Cathy Bendetto. The featured artist will be Charleston poet Lisa Spears. The theme will be Journey.. Those wishing to participate in the open mic should sign up when they arrive. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

Amp The Alley will be heldat 6:30 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Tom Reed will perform Thursday, Aug. 15. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.

4 Cats in the Doghouseplay jazzfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.

AUG. 16

“Unsung Hero," rated PG will be shown at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Based on a true story, a mom's faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

Lunchbox Lectureat noon Friday, Aug. 16, at Millbrook Baptist Church, 223 S. Aiken Blvd. The speaker will be Greenwood County Horticulture Agent Stephanie Turner. The topic will be Growing Great Annuals. For more information, visit aikenmastergardeners.org.

A Beginning Jewelry making class featuring earrings and bracelets will be offeredfrom 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Indigo Bleu: A Creative Collective, 120 Laurens St. S.W. The cost is $65. For more information or to register, call 803-645-3234.

AUG. 17

An Acrylic Pour: Dutch Pour Method class will be offeredfrom 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Indigo Bleu: A Creative Collective, 120 Laurens St. S.W. The cost is $45. For more information or to register, call 803-645-3234.

TheBack to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous groupwill meetin-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.

AUG. 18

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)will hold hybrid servicesSunday, Aug. 18. Meeting is open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship at 11 a.m. For the Zoom link, call Brenda at 803-648-6020 or emailbgconway2@gmail.com. For information on the in-person meeting in Augusta, call Virginia at 803-292-0790.

AUG. 19

Let's Go Bingo will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken.

AUG. 20

A Book Clubwill meeton the third and fourth Tuesday in the first floor meeting room of the Aiken County Public Library at 2:30-3:45 p.m. Group B meets Aug. 20 and will discuss "A SHort Time to Stay Here" by Terry Roberts. Group A meets Aug. 27 and discuss "The Parable and he Sower" by Octavia E. Butler. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor by calling 803-642-2020 ext. 3.

The Aiken Singers will begin its Winter Seasonwith a potluck dinner to greet new singers and renew friendships at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Hillview Baptist Church, 1974 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville. The group is open to all who love to sing. For more information, visit aikensingers.org or stop by the potluck.

TheMountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meetat 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 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 740-352-7819.

TheAwesome Aiken Al-Anon groupmeetsfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.

Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Groupwill meetfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.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 Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.

AUG. 21

Play & Learn for ages 0-5 will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 and 21 at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children and their caregivers are invited to drop in and learn through play. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

AnACBL Sectional Bridge Game is heldat 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.

TheSavannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open10 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.

AUG. 22

A Build It activity will be held from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 3-12 are invited to drop-in and creat structures with building bricks, magna tiles and more.

Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Dave MUZ Mercer will perform Thursday, Aug. 22. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.

4 Cats in the Doghouseplay jazzfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.

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AUG. 24

“IF," rated PG, will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. A young girl goes through a difficult experience and begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

The Peace, Love and AMM 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, at Horse Creek Academy, 1200 Toolebeck Road. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The 5K will celebrate Ann Marie McGhee’s 50th birthday and raise money for the AMM Scholarship Fund. The cost is $25. For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com.

TheBack to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous groupwill meetin-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.

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AUG. 26

Let's Go Bingo will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken.

AUG. 27

The Stormwater STEM Club will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Attendees will learn about water chemistry and quality. Activities are designed for upper elementary and middle school students. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.

TheAwesome Aiken Al-Anon groupmeetsfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.

Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Groupwill meetfrom 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. and via Zoom. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.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 Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.

AUG. 28

AnACBL Sectional Bridge Game is heldat 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.

TheSavannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open10 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.

AUG. 29

Bethcar Baptist Church will hold its inaugural Children's Cancer Center & Blood Disorders Golf Tournamentin Memory of JR Merriett on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Ponderosa Country Club, 190 Durango Drive, Leesville. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. It is a Captain's Choice tournament with four person teams. The cost is $400 per team or $100 per individuals. To register, mail checks made payable to Bethcar Baptist Church to Bethcar Baptist Church, Attn: Laura Smith/Pastor Chris Addy, P.O. Box 546, Wagener, SC 29164.

Amp The Alley will close its 2024 season 6:30 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Jaycie Ward will perform. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.

4 Cats in the Doghouseplay jazzfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.

AUG. 30

A Crochet for Beginners: Granny Squares class will be offeredfrom 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Indigo Bleu: A Creative Collective, 120 Laurens St. S.W. The cost is $45. For more information or to register, call 803-645-3234.

City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold a Senior Fun Dayfrom noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. There will be bing, games, food, music, vendors and more. The cost is $5 per person, and is open to those age 50 and older. Registration is open July 29 through Aug. 23 at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road; or the Lessie B. Price center. For more information, call 803-642-7600 ext. 3.

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TheBack to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous groupwill meetin-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.