THURSDAY
The Aiken Newcomers’ Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $20 per person and is payable at the door. The cost is $25 and checks are preferred. To make or cancel a reservation, call Nora Giordina (A-L) at 973-699-8128, Lee Rand (M-Z) at 803-643-0343 or email [email protected]. Reservations or cancellations are due Jan. 9.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
SATURDAY
The St. John’s Methodist Church Primetimers Travelers will hold a travel talk at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, in Ward Hall at the church, 104 Newberry St. N.W. Ingrid Long from Simply Special Tours will give a talk on the trips planned for 2025. Trips are for church members and friends and depart from and return to the church.
The Aiken Symphony will perform its all Mozart concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. The concert will feature pianist Ying Li. The concert is part of the Masterworks series. Tickets are $45 or $60 depending on seat selection. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikensymphony.com or call 803-295-0313.
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 Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the OEDGS Johnston Genealogical Research Center, 405 Calhoun St., Johnston. The meeting will commemorate the 40th anniversary of OEDGS receiving its S.C. Genealogical Society charter on Jan. 6, 1985. The guest speaker will be Tom Poland. For more information, call 803-336-9292.
The $20 winter rate at Chalk Mine, 1208 Gregg Highway, is good through the end of February. For more information or to schedule a tee time, call 803-226-0053.
MONDAY
The Aiken Artist Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. N.W. The guest speaker will be Leslie Clark. Clark is the owner of Indigo Bleu, a woman-owned business that features local and regional artisans in downtown Aiken. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit aikenartistguild.org.
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 Newcomers’ Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $20 per person and is payable at the door. The cost is $25 and checks are preferred. To make or cancel a reservation, call Nora Giordina (A-L) at 973-699-8128, Lee Rand (M-Z) at 803-643-0313 or email [email protected]. Reservations or cancellations are due Jan. 9.
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 Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. 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 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email [email protected].
WEDNESDAY
The Senior Men’s Club of Aiken will meet at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. The guest speaker will be Mack Morris, a senior industrial consultant at Dragos, an industrial cybersecurity company. His topic will be Critical Infrastructure Resilience — An Overview of Adversarial Actions Against the Critical Infrastructure. The cost is $27 without dessert or $31 with dessert. For more information about club membership or to make a reservation, call Rick Endler at 803-640-1289 or email [email protected].
A free program for Medicare recipients titled Empowering Older Adults to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes and Live Healthier Lives will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 East Pine Log Road.
A Gaming at the Library event will be held from 12:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Nintendo Switch and META VR games are available. Register ahead of time for a time slot. The program is for all ages, but kids 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver 16 or older. For more information, viist abbe-lib.org.
An ACBL Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. 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.
JAN. 16
An Ancestry Workshop will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The workshop will show attendees how to use the Ancestry Library Edition as well as other resources the library and internet offer for family history research. Space is limited to 25, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 2 and 16 at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Attendees should bring their own pens or pencils for coloring. For more information or to sign up, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
An S.C. Works Lower Savannah Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Horry Street Church of Christ, 122 Horry St. N.E.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
JAN. 17
JAN. 18
The Aiken Camellia Society will hold its annual show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, 129 Pendleton St. Blooms for judging will be accepted from 7-10:30 a.m. Those wishing to be judged should bring a camellia bloom with a few inches of stem and some leaves. Volunteers will help to identify the correct class. For more information, find the Aiken Camellia Society on Facebook.
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Wright-Spears Center for the Arts at Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive. The competition is free and open to the public.
“Lobster Man” a play by South Carolina actor, writer and filmmaker Jonathan Cook, will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $20. The performance is part of the Etherredge Center Cultural Series. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 803-641-3305 or visit universitytickets.com.
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.
JAN. 19
Aiken Prays, an inter-denominational women’s prayer group affiliated with Stonecroft, will be meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at AnShu Asian Cafe, 122 Coach Light Way. The meeting will begin with a short devotional followed by lunch (on your own) and fellowship. Prayers may either be audible or silent. To reserve a seat or for more information, call Susan at 803-648-8126. Reservations are de by by Sunday, Jan. 19.
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, Jan. 19. 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, email Brenda at [email protected] or call 803-648-6020.
The $20 winter rate at Chalk Mine, 1208 Gregg Highway, is good through the end of February. For more information or to schedule a tee time, call 803-226-0053.
JAN. 20
Aiken Women In Black and Moms Demand Action will hold a Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence on Monday, Jan. 20, from 4-5 p.m., on Whiskey Road across from The Fresh Market. Join us in seeking an end to war, gun violence and peace for all. Everyone is welcome — men, women, children. Bring a nonpartisan sign or use one of ours. If you can’t stand, bring a chair. For more information, contact Lynn at 501-499-4485 or Brenda at 803-648-6020.
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.
JAN. 21
Aiken Prays, an inter-denominational women’s prayer group affiliated with Stonecroft, will be meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at AnShu Asian Cafe, 122 Coach Light Way. The meeting will begin with a short devotional followed by lunch (on your own) and fellowship. Prayers may either be audible or silent. To reserve a seat or for more information, call Susan at 803-648-8126. Reservations are de by by Sunday, Jan. 19.
A Book Club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. January’s book is “This Tender Land” by Willam Kent Krueger. For more information or to sign up, stop by the second floor information desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 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 Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. 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 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email [email protected].
JAN. 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. 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.
JAN. 23
A Kids’ Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Read or listen to any book about an invention or inventor and join a discussion with snacks and an activity. This book club is for ages 5-10. Younger siblings are welcome; some toys will be available for them during the program. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
JAN. 24
JAN. 25
A Crafty Kids Drop-In Program will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Supplies will be provided.
“The Critic,” rated R, will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. “The Critic” is a 2023 British period thriller directed by Anand Tucker and based on the 2015 novel “Curtain Call” by Anthony Quinn. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The She Said Yes! Bridal Showcase will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Overlook at the Vista, 869 Old Tory Trail. The cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
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.
JAN. 26
USC Aiken and Aiken Tech will hold their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the USCA Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville. A service fair will be held at 2:30 p.m. Christale Spain, the first Black woman to chair the S.C. Democratic Party, will be the speaker. For more information, visit usca.edu.
The $20 winter rate at Chalk Mine, 1208 Gregg Highway, is good through the end of February. For more information or to schedule a tee time, call 803-226-0053.
JAN. 27
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.
JAN. 28
The Aiken Beekeepers will hold their annual New Beekeepers Classes beginning 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Road. Classes will continue through March 4. The cost is $70, and includes text book, membership to the ABA and 10 hours of instruction. For more information or to register, visit aikenbeekeepers.org or call 912-660-7423. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Keep Aiken County Beautiful will hold its annual Adopt-A-Highway Safety and Interest Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Aiken County Government Center, 1930 University Parkway. For more information, find Keep Aiken County Beautiful on Facebook.
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 Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. 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 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email [email protected].
JAN. 29
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. 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.
JAN. 30
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
JAN. 31
A concert titled A Night at the Copa, featuring the Brandywine Brass and Maureen Simpson, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at St. John’s Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. This is a free concert.
A Teen After Hours event will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. There will be snacks, hot chocolate and hot tea while making galaxy hats. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ex. 1121. This program is for grades 6-12.