Today’s events for Nov. 17

TODAY

Adult French Conversation will be held at 2 p.m. today and Nov. 24 at the Aiken County Public Library. This is for people who can speak French at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.

The movie “The Miracle Club,” rated PG-13, will be shown at 2 p.m. today at the Aiken County Public Library. There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket of a lifetime.

A Thanksgiving Feast Fall Festival will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at Unity Outreach Church, 188 School St., Gloverville.

A Women in Business Symposium will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the Student Activities Center gym on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Speakers will include Julie Kunke, deputy director of small business and innovation for the S.C. Department of Commerce; and Dr. Kasie Whitener, writer, researcher and consultant at the USC Darla Moore School of Business. Reservations were needed by Nov. 13. For more information, visit usca.edu.

SATURDAY

Keep Aiken County Beautiful, American Legion Post 212, USC Aiken History Club and Eyes on Aiken will hold a cleanup from 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Pinelawn Cemetery. Parking is available at American Legion Post 212, 602 Hampton Ave. N.W. The cemetery is located on Florence Street. For more information, email [email protected].

A Tack and Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Gaston Livery Stable, 1315 Richland Ave. E. A 10-by-10-foot space is $25. Sellers must provide their own tables, canopy and chairs. The event will be held rain or shine. The deadline to reserve a space is Saturday. For more information, call Coleen Reed at 803-648-4123.

“The Polar Express,” rated G, will be shown at 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are 5. This event is sponsored by KitFox Pediatric Dentistry. For more information, visit aikenismagical.com.

The Aiken Interfaith Partners of South Carolina will hold an event titled We All Give Thanks at 7 p.m. Saturday at the fellowship hall of Aiken’s First Baptist Church, 120 Chesterfield St. N. The event will feature music, verse and prayer. Admission is free.

An Open Studio Sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Far Field Pottery at Far Field Farm, 1052 Three Runs Plantation Drive. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit farfieldpottery.com.

Author Jenks Farmer will sign copies of his book, “Garden Disruptors: The Rebel Misfits Who Turned Southern Horticulture On Its Head” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at The Book Tavern, 978 Broad St. S.W. For more information, visit booktavern.com.

The 2023 CSRA Walk for Water will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at SRP Park 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for youth. Children 6 and younger are free. For more information or to register, visit csrawalk4water.com.

The New Beginning Baptist Church will hold its fourth annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Rack and Grill, 522 York St. A free hot meal will be served to families in the community. Ernest Thomas is the pastor.

A Trash to Treasure Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive S.W. Proceeds will benefit the Disciple Women’s Mission work in the community.

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 encouraged for those who are not vaccinated.

SUNDAY

The Chalk Mine will hold an open house event on Sunday. Tee times will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost is $50 for nine holes. The price includes a half bag of warm up range balls. Tee times must be scheduled in advance. For more information or to make a reservation, call 803-226-0053.

A free meal will be served to veterans beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday at DAV Chapter 43, 2194 Columbia Highway N.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual services Sunday. Meetings are open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship at 11 a.m. For more information and the Zoom link, call Brenda at 803-648-6020 or email [email protected].

MONDAY

Aiken Women in Black and Moms Demand Action will hold a Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence from 4-5 p.m. Monday along Whiskey Road across from the Fresh Market and Moe’s. Join us in seeking a path to peace for all. Everyone is welcome — men, women and children. If you can’t stand, chairs are welcome. Bring a nonpartisan sign or use one of ours. For more information, call Lynn at 501-499-4485 or Brenda at 803-648-6020.

The Aiken County Legislative Delegation will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the auditorium of Aiken High School, 449 Rutland Drive. The public is welcome. For more information, call 803-642-1694.

Let’s Go Bingo will be held from 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.

TUESDAY

The Aiken Republican Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. N.W. The guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-Aiken. He will give an update on what’s happening in Washington. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members, and can be paid at the door in cash or check. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, call KT Ruthven at 803-617-9356.

Coloring for Grown Ups will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library in the Creative Lab on the first floor. Attendees should bring their coloring pencils and felt pens. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. Sign up at the reference desk or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.

A Book Club meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month in the first floor meeting room from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Group A meets Nov. 28 and will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Group B meets Nov. 21 and will discuss “The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie” by Alan Bradley. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor. 803-642-2020, ext. 3.

The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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.

The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.

Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 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 [email protected].

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 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email [email protected].

NOV. 22

An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 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 [email protected].

The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 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.

NOV. 23

4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.

Brain and Body Fitness will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. The fitness program uses a chair and addresses primary aging skills that include cognitive function, fall prevention, breathing, mobility and more. The cost is $8 per class. For more information or to register, call 803-648-5447 x. 0 or visit aikensenior.org.

NOV. 24

Adult French Conversation will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 24. This is for people who can speak French at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.

NOV. 25

The Aiken Land Conservancy will hold its ninth annual Clays for Conservation shooting event at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Palmetto Shooting Complex, 535 Gary Hill Road. Tickets are $75 for spectators and $150 for shooters. Tickets include a Southern-style catered lunch, ammo, golf cart and Last Shot bar. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 855-252-5263 or visit conserveaiken.org.

A Tack and Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Gaston Livery Stable, 1315 Richland Ave. E. A 10-by-10-foot space is $25. Sellers must provide their own tables, canopy and chairs. The event will be held rain or shine. The deadline to reserve a space is Saturday, Nov. 18. For more information, call Coleen Reed at 803-648-4123.

The movie “A Christmas Story,” will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Aiken County Public Library. Ralphie returns to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child. Long-awaited follow-up to holiday classic A Christmas Story starring Peter Billingsley.

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NOV. 27

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold volunteer docent training for the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 27. The hall of fame is located in Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. For more information or to volunteer, call 803-643-2121 or email [email protected].

A Holiday Season Kickoff will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in the municipal parking lot in downtown Johnston. The program will include a reading of “The Christmas Story” and a lighting of the town Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Food and craft vendors also will be on hand. Several merchants will be open late as well. For more information, visit johnstondevelopmentcorp.org.

A Picture Book Scavenger Hunt for children will be held all day at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.

NOV. 28

Tuesday’s Music Live will continue its 35th season at noon Tuesday, Nov. 28, with The Davidson Chorale at St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta. Admission is free. For more information, visit tuesdaysmusiclive.com.