SATURDAY
Well-Taylored Co. will hold a soft opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 942 Millbrook Ave. Suite 1. The event will feature candles, soaps, body washes and more. Hometown Grounds will be on-hand. For more information, visit welltayloredco.com.
The Aiken Land Conservancy will hold its ninth annual Clays for Conservation shooting event at 11 a.m. Saturday 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 Christmas Craft Show will be held from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Aiken County Farmers Market, 115 Williamsburg St. For more information, call 803-293-7631.
A Tack and Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 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 was 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 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.
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.
MONDAY
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. 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 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.
TUESDAY
Christmas in Hopelands lightbulb day will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Volunteers should report to the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum to receive a bag of light bulbs. For more information or to volunteer, call 803-642-7650.
Tuesday’s Music Live will continue its 35th season at noon Tuesday with The Davidson Chorale at St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta. Admission is free. For more information, visit tuesdaysmusiclive.com.
AAA Home School Band and the South Aiken Christian School Band will present its annual Christmas Concert at 6:45 p.m. at South Aiken Baptist, 900 Dougherty Road. The music will depict the story of Jesus through music, and will include “Mary Had A Baby,” “What Child Is This?,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born” and “Go Tell It On the Mountain.” The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call Barb Rollins at 803-645-3292.
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 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].
WEDNESDAY
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.
THURSDAY
A Tween Book Club will be held Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Read any historical fiction book, then join the group for snacks, a discussion, and an activity. For ages 11-13. Register at the circulation desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
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.
DEC. 1
The 35th annual downtown tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the Newberry Street Festival Center. For more information, call 803-642-7631.
The City of Aiken Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. For more information, call 803-642-7631.
The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch will hold a workshop titled “How to Make a Holiday Wreath from 11 a.m. to noon at the guest cottage near the Rye Patch stables. Michaela Berley, the greenhouse manager of Cold Creek Nurseries, will lead the class. The Rye Patch is located at 100 Berrie Road.
A Christmas tree lighting will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Village at Woodside, 230 Village Green Blvd. The event will feature live music, photos with Santa and special treats from The Village Cafe.
DEC. 2
Tinseltown Forest: A New Old Fashioned Way will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at 336 Georgia Ave., North Augusta. For more information, visit northaugustaforward.org.
The GVW Christmas Parade will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The parade will leave from Leavell McCampbell Middle School, 1120 Weldon Way.
The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum will hold a Holiday Tea from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Katherine Slayton from Katherine by Design will be the guest speaker. Her topic will be Decorating Your Home for the Holidays. Tickets are $40 per person or $140 per table of four. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org/events.
A ceremony to unveil the historical marker for the old A.L. Corbett School (grades 1-12) will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the J.O. Brown Auditorium, 10 AL Corbett Circle, Wagener. For more information, call the school at 839-846-7009 or Allen Riddick at 803-649-6050.
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.
DEC. 3
Joye in Aiken will hold its Joye to the World holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit joyeinaiken.com.
The Aiken Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in downtown Aiken.
The North Augusta Christmas Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in downtown North Augusta. This year’s theme is Christmas in July.
The Town of Windsor will hold its Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. For more information or to enter the parade, call 803-571-0788 or 803-270-7003.
DEC. 4
A Christmas concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. S.W. Admission is free. 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.
DEC. 5
Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 5 and 19 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.
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].
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 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.
DEC. 6
“Return to Bethlehem” will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6-9 at Grace United Methodist Church, 639 Georgia Ave., North Augusta. The free immersive experience features over 100 costumed characters and the town of Bethlehem.
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.
DEC. 7
The Aiken Downtown Development Association will hold Night of 1,000 Lights from 6-8 p.m. In downtown Aiken.
A demonstration on historical spinning techniques will be given from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 7, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. The lecture is part of the Aiken in the Alley series. For more information, email [email protected].
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.
DEC. 8
Christmas at Millbrook will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, at Millbrook Baptist Church, 223 S. Aiken Blvd. Attendees will be able to walk through a display of festive lights and music with photo booth opportunities and hot chocolate. At 6:30 p.m., the Christmas Story telling of the birth of Jesus will be told through music, drama and live animals. This year’s theme is White Christmas.
DEC. 9
The Wagener Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in downtown Wagener. For more information or to register, call 803-564-3412.
The Crosland Park Neighborhood Christmas Parade will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Crosland Park. The parade will start on Crosland Drive and Sommers Avenue, make a right from Sommers onto Wyman Street to Aldrich Street to Alfred Street to Yates Street back to Crosland Drive. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For more information, call Dale Couch at 803-508-8418.
A Songs of Christmas Concert featuring Christmas carols and classic songs will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2464 Columbia Highway N. The concert will feature soloists Darren Prickett and Emily Irck and the Haynes Brothers.
Breakfast and a book with the Clauses will be held at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. Children will be able to make a craft, enjoy breakfast from Chick-fil-A and hear a holiday story from Mrs. Claus. The cost is $5 per person and all ages are welcome. Registration is open through Dec. 7 at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, Smith-Hazel Recreation Center and the Lessie B. Price Center. Registration is also available online at cityofaikensc.recdesk.com.
Jason Sikes will perform as Elvis at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. The concert, titled I’ll be Home for Christmas, will feature gospel, Christmas and country classics songs and Leon Everette. For more informatin or to purchase tickets, call 803-257-5563.
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
A Winterfest Sing-A-Long with Cathy Benedetto will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the first-floor meeting room of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The sing-a-long will feature gratitude, Christmas songs, lullabies and “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas. For more information, visit abbe-lib.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.
DEC. 10
The Aiken Choral Society, under the direction of Dr. Maureen Simpson, will perform Carols by Candlelight at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Aiken’s First Baptist Church, 120 Chesterfield St. N. David Brown will accompany on piano. Admission is free but a donation of $20 is suggested.
The Aiken Symphony will perform a Home for the Holidays concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets range from $40 to $55 depending on seat selection. The concert is part of the symphony’s Pops Series. Tish Oney will be the guest vocalist. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikensymphony.com.
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Catherine GGT Productions will present “A Merry Christmas” on Dec. 10. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
DEC. 11
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Jolly Fellow Choristers will perform on Dec. 11. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
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.
DEC. 12
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Southern Elite Cloggers will perform on Dec. 12. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
An Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The group is facilitated by DayBreak Adult Care Services. For more information, visit daybrekaiken.com or call 803-226-0288.
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].
DEC. 13
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Aiken Sheriff’s Pines and Drums will perform on Dec. 13. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
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.
DEC. 14
Members of the USC Aiken Music Program will perform at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. The performance is part of the Aiken in The Alley series.
The Aiken Singers will perform a concert titled On With the Snow at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. The concert will feature music of the holiday season under the direction of Josh Edwards.
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The East Aiken School of the Arts will perform on Dec. 14. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
“A Haunting in Venice,” rated PG-13, will be shown at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Jeff Johnston will perform. Concerts will be held every Thursday through Oct. 26. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.
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.
DEC. 15
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Suzuki Strings will perform on Dec. 16. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
DEC. 16
National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 16. A local ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Sunset Memorial in Graniteville. Following the ceremony, wreaths will be placed on the graves of veterans. Wreaths also will be placed at Pine Log Cemetery in Aiken at noon; Pineview Memorial Gardens in North Augusta at 2 p.m. and Bethany Cemetery in Aiken at 3 p.m. For more information, call Tony Venetz at 803-648-5885 or email [email protected].
The Hoofbeats & Christmas Carols Parade will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in downtown Aiken.
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Aiken Sheriff’s Pines and Drums will perform on Dec. 12. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
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.
DEC. 17
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Aiken High Jazz Band will perform on Dec. 17. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
DEC. 18
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The AAA Homeschool Band will perform on Dec. 18. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
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.
DEC. 19
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Jolly Fellow Choristers will perform on Dec. 19. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
A Book Club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the first-floor meeting room of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. They will discuss “The Stupidest Angel” by Christopher Moore and “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas. For more information or to sign up, call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 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.
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].
DEC. 20
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Brook Lundy and john Vaughn will perform on Dec. 20. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
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.
DEC. 21
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Unity Dance Company will perform on Dec. 21. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. XX will perform. Concerts will be held every Thursday through Oct. 26. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.
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.
DEC. 22
The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-22 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Josh Martin will perform on Dec. 22. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles.
Enjoy a Pop Tart Party at 6:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St., S.W. Make a no sew Pop Tart pillow and taste different flavors of Pop Tarts. For children in grades 6-12. Registration begins Friday at the circulation desk or by calling 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
DEC. 23
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.
DEC. 24
DEC. 25
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.
DEC. 26
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].
DEC. 27
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.
DEC. 28
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in The Alley in downtown Aiken. XX will perform. Concerts will be held every Thursday through Oct. 26. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.
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.
DEC. 29
DEC. 30
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.