WEDNESDAY
Play & Learn will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 0-5 are invited to drop in and learn through play while caregivers learn how to promote early literacy.
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.
THURSDAY
The Market in The Alley will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, at The Alley in downtown Aiken.
A program titled The Art of Storytelling in Song will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Darlene Champagne and Barbara Walker will perform. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The Aiken Toastmasters will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Christ Central Hope Center, 3 Hickman St., Graniteville. Toastmasters is an organization that helps individual members develop their leadership and communication skills. Guests are welcome.
The Over the Hill Gang will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Maude Edenfield Park, 426 Brookside Ave., North Augusta, as part of the Music in The Park series. Picnics are welcome. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets. For more information, visit naartscouncil.org.
The Tri-Development Center Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Tri-Development Center, 1016 Vaucluse Road. For more information, call Joan Lioi at 803-642-8812.
A Sip & Paint for Teens will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Teens can sip iced tea and lemonade and while painting along with Nong Von B. Register at the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, July 3 and Aug. 4, at 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.
A Free Pop-Up Seed event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The program is being held in partnership with the Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District. Free vegetable, herb and flower seeds will be given out. Limited to 5 per patron. This is the last chance to get seeds until August.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
FRIDAY
The Sons of the American Revolution, Henry Laurens Chapter of Aiken County, will meet at noon Thursday, June 5, at Bobby’s Bar-B-Q, 1897 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville. The presentation will be Colonial History of the Mid-Atlantic States. For more information, call Neel Flannagan at 803-439-4033 or Puckett at 803-663-9457.
The Savannah River Ecology Lab will present a program at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale will be held Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, along S.C. Highway 23 in the towns of Batesburg-Leesville, Ridge Spring, Monetta, Ward, Johnston, Edgefield and Modoc.
A temporary exhibit titled Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Dr. Alic Taylor-Colber, curator of the exhibit, will give a talk on the Cherokees in 18th Century South Carolina.
“Paddington in Peru,” rated PG, will be shown at 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 6. For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
SATURDAY
The Kiwanis Club of Aiken will hold its 16th annual charity golf tournament Saturday, June 7, at the Aiken Golf Club, 555 Highland Park Drive. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by tee time at 10 a.m. The cost is $125 per person and $500 per four person team. For more information, visit aikenkiwanisclub.org.
Gaston Market Days will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Gaston Livery Stable, 1315 Richland Ave. E.
Jack The Radio with Under the Sonar will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Highfields Event Center, 118 Gaston Road. The concert is part of Aiken Music Fest. Gates open at 6 p.m. Food trucks will be onsite. Admission is $15. For more information, visit aikenmusicfest.com.
A Teen Movie Night featuring will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The “The Mine Craft Movie,” rated PG, will be shown. Current middle and high school students will enjoy a movie night with pizza, popcorn and company. Bring a blanket or chair and school ID. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3.
The Charitable Foundation of Aiken will hold its annual fundraiser Polo N Blues at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at La Bourgogne Polo Club, 1150 Coleman Bridge Road, Wagener. Admission is $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of eight. Admission include 1 free drink per person. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. followed by a polo match at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Aiken Center for the Arts Outreach Program and Family Promise of Aiken. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thecharitablefoundationofaiken.org.
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 Ridge Spring Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 8, in the Ridge Spring Town Plaza, W. Main St., Ridge Spring. The market runs through Labor Day. For more information, call 803-685-5511.
JUNE 9
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 30. The Aiken Brass Band will perform at 7 p.m. June 9 at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
A Bad Art Day for teens will be held from 6-7 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Rising sixth through 12th grades are invited to get creative and create the worst art imaginable. Participants should wear something they don’t mind getting dirty. For more information, call 803-642-2020.
A Public Art and Design Class will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, June 9, at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. S.W. The class is for ages 9-18 and will be taught by Carrie Ann Power. For more information, visit aikencenterforthearts.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.
JUNE 10
The Dulcimer Guy will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in the garden of the Appleby Branch Library, 2260 Walton Way, Augusta. The performance is part of the Appleby Garden Concert Series. The concert is free. Attendees are invited to bring a blanket or chair. For more information, visit arcpls.org/concerts.
The Market in The Alley will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, at The Alley in downtown Aiken.
The Savannah River Ecology Lab will give a presentation at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Johnston Branch Library, 407 Calhoun St., Johnston. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum will begin its summer lecture series at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. Tickets are $35 per person per lecture or $90 for the three-part series. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org.
Beginner Crochet for Adults will be held from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Learn crochet basics and make a bookmark. All supplies are provided. Register at the second floor desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
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].
JUNE 11
The Savannah River Ecology Lab will give a presentation at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Jackson Branch Library, 106 Main St., Jackson. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Play & Learn will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 0-5 are invited to drop in and learn through play while caregivers learn how to promote early literacy.
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.
JUNE 12
The Aiken County Board of Disabilities will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Tri-Development Center, 111 Gregg Ave. N.W. FOr more information, call Shemeco Thomasat 803-642-1055.
Larry’s Litter Busters Kids Club will meet from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Spider Web Park, 1890 Williston Road, Beech Island. For more information, call 803-502-9000 ext. 3356 or email [email protected].
The Market in The Alley will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, at The Alley in downtown Aiken.
A Monarch Butterfly program will be held at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Learn about monarch butterflies with a story, crafts and lifecycle activity from the Butterfly Monarchy Club. This program is designed for ages 5-12.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
JUNE 13
Vacation Bible School with the theme Timeless — Living Out Our Faith in Jesus will be held from 6-8:15 p.m. nightly June 9-12 at Greater Young Zion Baptist Church, 405 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Augusta. Classes are for ages 2 to adult. The Rev. AJ Saunders is the GYZ Christian Education Director, and the Rev. William B. Blount is the senior pastor. For more information, visit greateryoungzion.org.
JUNE 14
The American Legion Riders will hold their second Koala Bear Ride on Saturday, June 14. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. Riders should meet at the Golden Corral, 231 Bobby Jones Expressway, Augusta. The cost is $20 for the rider and $10 for passengers. Lunch will be provided to registered participants at the Legion Post 71 in North Augusta. For more information, call Ralph Wainright at 678-232-7331.
The Aiken County Democratic Party will hold a bipartisan rally from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road.
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.
JUNE 15
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, June 15. 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. Weather permitting, local Friends will gather on the grounds of Hopelands Gardens (or in a home if it rains). For more information and the Zoom link for virtual attendance, email Brenda at [email protected] or call 803-648-6020.
JUNE 16
Aiken Women in Black and Moms Demand Action will hold a Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, on Whiskey Road across from the Fresh Market. Join us in seeking an end to war and all violence, and 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 Brenda at 803-648-6020 or Dave at 803-215-3263.
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 30. The Josh Martin Band will perform at 7 p.m. June 16 at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
The Savannah River Stringband will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Road. The band plays mostly instrumental tunes from Celtic to traditional American music. Acoustic instruments including guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, hammered dulcimers, harmonicas and more are welcome.
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.
JUNE 17
The Market in The Alley will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, at The Alley in downtown Aiken.
A Science Heroes activity will be held at 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 5-12 can enjoy interactive storytelling and science experiments. Seating is limited and the library is not able to accommodate groups.
A book club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. June’s discussion will cover “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
Adult Trivia with Trivia Master Flicek will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Enjoy trivia and refreshments. The topic is Music, art and all things creative in keeping with the summer reading theme. Register at the second floor desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Magnolia Honey will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, in the garden of the Appleby Branch Library, 2260 Walton Way, Augusta. The performance is part of the Appleby Garden Concert Series. The concert is free. Attendees are invited to bring a blanket or chair. For more information, visit arcpls.org/concerts.
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].
JUNE 18
Christ Central Ministries will hold its Freedom Tour on Wednesday, June 18, at the New Ellenton Community Center, 212 Pine Hill Way, New Ellenton. The event will begin with self defense at 4 p.m. and spiritual defense at 5:30 p.m.
Play & Learn will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 0-5 are invited to drop in and learn through play while caregivers learn how to promote early literacy.
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.
JUNE 19
A Tools for School gathering will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 19 and 26. Preschoolers and children going into kindergarten will be able to practice their school readiness skills. Each session will have a different theme. Register at the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 2. The program is in partnership with Aiken County First Steps.
A Sip & Paint activity for tweens will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 9-12 will be able to sip iced tea and lemonade and paint along with Nong Von B. Register at the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
The Art of Words Poets’ Open Mic event will be held from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the meeting room at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Thursday, June 19. 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 featured artist for June is Alyssa Campbell.The evening will be co-hosted by Tamell “Big” Bailey and Cathy Benedetto. Those wishing to participate should sign up when they arrive at 5:45 p.m. on the day of the event. Each performer may speak for 5 minutes. For more information, call Benedetto at 803-642-2020 ext. 3.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
JUNE 20
The Aiken County Republican Club will hold a Carolina Day Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture, 814 York St. The cost is $50 for members and $75 for non-members. The event will feature music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, cash bar and an auction. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikencountygop.com or call Debra Baer at 803-295-7897.
A Photo Comic Club for Tweens will meet from 3-4 p.m. Friday, June 20. Children ages 9-12 can make comics, no drawing required. To register, stop by the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
JUNE 21
A Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture, 120 York St. N.E. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3.
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold a Nature is Wild activity from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, at Carolina Bay, 126 Price Ave. Discover the animals that inhabit the Carolina Bay. The cost is $5. All ages are welcome, but children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. To register in person, stop by the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave.; the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, 400 Kershaw St.; or the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, 1700 Road. To register online, visit coa.page/pfaa. The registration deadline is Monday, June 16. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3.
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.
JUNE 22
A Sip & Paint activity for adults will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, June 22, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Participants will be able to sip iced tea and lemonade and paint along with Nong Von B. Register at the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
JUNE 23
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 30. Chris Ndeti will perform at 7 p.m. June 23 at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
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.
JUNE 24
AE the Cool will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, in the garden of the Appleby Branch Library, 2260 Walton Way, Augusta. The performance is part of the Appleby Garden Concert Series. The concert is free. Attendees are invited to bring a blanket or chair. For more information, visit arcpls.org/concerts.
The Market in The Alley will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, at The Alley in downtown Aiken.
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].
JUNE 25
Play & Learn will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 0-5 are invited to drop in and learn through play while caregivers learn how to promote early literacy.
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.
JUNE 26
A Cloudy Skies program will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. WJBF News Channel 6’s Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci will give a lesson about clouds. Children ages 5-12 will be able to make a cloud finder and weather permitting can go outside and test it. Register at the circulation desk or 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.
JUNE 27
“The Woman in the Yard,” rated PG-13, will be shown at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
JUNE 28
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold a Bingo Ball from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. The Bingo Ball has a country western theme and is for ages 50 and older. Tickets are available at the Lessie B. Price center; Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, 400 Kershaw St.; or the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road.
— An Aiken Garden Share program will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Aiken Garden Share, a group that brings together gardeners to share their crops, plants and seeds, will host. Herbalist Cheyenne Yates will speak on Eat the Weed — Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants.
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.
JUNE 29
JUNE 30
The Parris Island Marine Band will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, June 30, at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. The concert will close out the Hopelands Concert Series. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
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.