TODAY
The Butterfly Monarchy and NABA CSRA Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. today in the Faith Center at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. N.W. The guest speaker will be Holly Rose Devault, an environmental outreach coordinator at the Savannah Ecology Center. Her topic will be Unlock the World of butterflies in your backyard. For more information, email butterflymonarchyclub@gmail.com.
The Aiken Newcomers' Club will meet Tuesday, May 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 by check at the door. To make or cancel a reservation, call Tammy Aubel (A-L) 989-600-2688 or Amy Connolley (M-Z) 973-670-1399 or email newcomers29803@gmail.com. Reservations or cancellations are due by today.
“Hypnotic," rated R, will be shown at 6 p.m. today 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. Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Will & Brock will perform today. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.
The following programs will be offered today at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road: Cash and Money Markets: Let's Talk About It, 10:30 a.m., Nick Bertelli, $8; Let's Listen Club, 11:30 a.m., Kathy Isaac, free; Still Life Studio Club, 1:30 p.m., A.C. Daniel; Tech Talks: Social Media, Part 3, 5:30 p.m., Sierra Andrews, $8. For more information, visit aikensenior.org.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
FRIDAY
An Open House will be held from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the Weeks Tennis Center, 1745 Two Notch Road. The event offers free entry to the tennis center for all ages, a facility tour, information on lessons and events, refreshments, door prizes and more. For more information, call 706-339-2970 or email prdon@comcast.net.
A gardening for kids program will be held from 4-5 p.m. Friday at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Children ages 7-18 will be able to plant a flower and a vegetable and take them home. Registration is required. The program is sponsored by the Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
The 16th annual Be an ACTS Fan fan drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Lowe's, 2470 Whiskey Road. Come by and purchase a fan for $24.99 or make a donation to ACTS. For more information, visit actsofaikenorg.
SRP Federal Credit Union and the Tri-Development Center will hold a free movie night for individuals in the CSRA with special needs from 6-9 p.m. Friday at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. For more information or to get tickets, email Terrence Jackson at tjackson@aikentdc.org.
CNTA will hold its 22nd annual charity golf tournament Friday at Houndslake Country Club, 901 Houndslake Drive. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:20 a.m. The cost is $500 per team or $125 per player and includes range balls, green fees, carts and lunch. Players also will receive a shirt and have opportunities to win door prizes and raffles. For more information or to enter, email cnta@bellsouth.net or visit cntaware.org/annual-golf-tournament.
The following programs will be offered today at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road: Pilates for All, 11:30 a.m., Nicole Sawyer, $10; Fit For Life, 12:30 p.m., Nicole Sawyer, $10; and Chess, 5 p.m., Hany Roman, free. For more information, visit aikensenior.org.
SATURDAY
A National Train Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum, 406 Park Ave. S.E. Come celebrate all things trains. The event will feature food trucks, trackless train rides, model railroads, railroad story time andmore. Admission is free, train rides are $2. For more information, visit visitaikensc.com.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety will hold an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the J. Carrol Busbee Headquarters building, 834 Beaufort St. N.E. Visitors will be able to see displays that showcase work of specialized department teams and divisions, meet some of the officers and firefighters that serve the community and get information on resources available from community partners. Hot dogs and cupcakes will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m.
North Augusta Public Safety will hold a Touch-A-Truck event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Baptist Church, 620 W. Martintown Road, North Augusta. Children will be able to climb, lean and discover vehicles like fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment and more. Sensory hours will be from 9-10 a.m.
An Art Extravaganza will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Art Nook, 601 Silver Bluff Road. The event will feature a bounce house, rock painting, face painting, guided art lessons, a photo booth and live music. For more information, visit artnookaiken.com.
The Ag + Art Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at several locations in Aiken County. Boondock Farms in Jackson, Trusty Farms in Jackson, Jenks Farmer's Flower Farm in Beech Island, Eudora Farm in Salley, Southerlee Farm in Williston and Proveaux Plantation in Wagener will be among the Aiken County participants. For more information, visit agandarttour.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.
MAY 12
MAY 13
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 24. Preston & Weston will perform at 7 p.m. May 13 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.
MAY 14
The Aiken Newcomers' Club will meet Tuesday, May 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 by check at the door. To make or cancel a reservation, call Tammy Aubel (A-L) 989-600-2688 or Amy Connolley (M-Z) 973-670-1399 or email newcomers29803@gmail.com. Reservations or cancellations were due by May 9.
The Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District will hold Pop-Up Free Seed event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 14 and 28, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. District representatives will distribute flower, herb and vegetable seeds. Packets are limited to two per person. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
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 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.
MAY 15
The Senior Men's Club of Aiken will meet at noon Wednesday, May 15, at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. The guest speaker will be Mitch Mussetter, plant engineer and supervisor at the Bridgestone Off-Road Tire Plant. He will talk about the organization, facilities and production of the plant. The meal cost is $25 without dessert and $29 with dessert. For more information about club membership or to make a reservation, call Rick Endler at 803-640-1289 or email afendler@bellsouth.net.
A Gardening for Beginners workshop will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Come paint a pot, plant some seeds and learn more about starting a home garden. This workshop is sponsored by the Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District. Registration is required. To sign up, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
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 AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.
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.
MAY 16
A Smart Steps program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 16, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The topic will be HOw to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls, and speakers will be Carol Gerson, creator of Ageless Grace: Brain & Body Fitness and Kelly Tunison, a physical therapist at Aiken Regional Medical Center's Hitchcock Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Registration is require. For more information or to register, call 803-648-2181.
The Art of Words Poets' Open Mic event will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 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 CathyB. The theme is Women Poets & Poet Laureates. The featured performer will be Pretty X Gifted and the theme is Mama Said. Those wishing to participate should sign up at the library by 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Back Dawg: A Led Zeppelin Tribute will perform Thursday, May 16. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.
The Aiken Singers will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. The concert, titled I Hear America Singing, will feature the Aiken High Chorus. Admission is free. A reception will follow.
The Aiken Toastmasters Club will meet from 6:45-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in room 3 of the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. Meetings are free and aim to help people improve public speaking and build leadership skills. For more information, visit aikentoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
MAY 17
A Night Market will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Generations Park, 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive. The event will feature food trucks, live music, games, and vendors offering food and crafts. For more information, call Antonio Jones at 803-508-8285.
The Aiken Garden Show will be held Friday, May 17, to Saturday, May 18, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Tour tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For groups of 10 or more, tickets are $20 per person. Tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The flower show is free and open to the public and will be held from 1-4 p.m. May 17 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thegardenclubofaiken.com.
MAY 18
A Kayaking 101 Class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Aiken State Park, 1145 State Park Road, Windsor. Nationally-certified ACA kayak instructors will lead the class. The cost is $15 per person, including a kayak and lifejacket rental. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit southcarolinaparks.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.
MAY 19
Hit To Be Fit, a collaborative cardio tennis event, will be held from 5-6 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Weeks Tennis Center, 1745 Two Notch Road. The event will feature adult red ball and cardio tennis triples. For more information, call 706-339-2970 or email prdon@comcast.net.
Aiken Prays, an inter-denominational women's prayer group affiliated with Stonecroft, will be meet from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.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 by Sunday, May 19.
Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church will hold a Homecoming service at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19. The Rev. Sherrill Green will be the guest speaker. The Wheel Greazers will perform as the guest singers.
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, May 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 more information and the Zoom link, contact Brenda at bgconway2@gmail.com or 803-648-6020.
MAY 20
Aiken Women in Black and Moms Demand Action will hold a Vigil for Peace and Nonviolence from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at the entrance to Aiken Estates, across from the Fresh Market along Whiskey Road. Use the Hitchcock Drive entrance to Aiken Estates. Join us in seeking an end to current wars and a path to a just 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-Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic will be held Monday, May 20, at Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. The tournament begins with opening ceremonies at noon. Entry fees are $125 per person or $500 per team. The deadline to register is May 6. For more information or to download an entry form, visit aawwgolf.org.
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 24. Savannah River Winds will perform at 7 p.m. May 20 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.
MAY 21
Aiken Prays, an inter-denominational women's prayer group affiliated with Stonecroft, will be meet from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.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 by Sunday, May 19.
Coloring for Grown Ups will be held Tuesday, May 21, from 2-4 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.
The Aiken Singers will perform their spring concert, I Hear America Signing, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. Admission is free. For more information, visit aikensenior.org.
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 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.
MAY 22
Together for Hope Ministries will hold a a revival from 6-7:30 p.m. May 22-23 at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Speakers will include Pastor Bryce Holdman, pastor an evangelist from Lexington and founder of TFH Ministries, and the Rev. Dr. Leonard O. Griffin, senior pastor at Old Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Edgefield. For more information or to volunteer, email talktotfh@gmail.com.
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 AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.
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.
MAY 23
Brian Panowich will give a presentation and sign copies of his book "Nothing But the Bones" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 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. Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Impulse Ride will perform Thursday, May 23. 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. RUN EVERY THURSDAY
MAY 24
“Orinary Angels," rated PG-13, will be shown at 3 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
MAY 25
Author J.S. Living will sign copies of her book, "The Covenant of Blood," from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at The Book Tavern, 978 Broad St., Augusta. For more information, visit booktavern.com.
The Fourth Annual Boondock Revival Music Festival will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Boondock Farms, 755 Foreman St., Jackson. Big Sky Revival, Reedy River String Band and Aubrey & The Clydes will perform. Tickets are $60. RV Campsites are available for $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit boondockfarms.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.
MAY 26
MAY 27
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 24. Aiken Civic Ballet will perform at 7 p.m. May 27 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.
MAY 28
The Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District will hold Pop-Up Free Seed event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 28, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. District representatives will distribute flower, herb and vegetable seeds. Packets are limited to two per person. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
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 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.
MAY 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. A free bridge lesson will be held at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com.
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.
MAY 30
A Teen Movie Night will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," rated PG-13, will be shown in Gym 1. The movie is open to middle and high schoolers only and a valid student ID is required for entry. For more information, visit cityofaikensc.gov.
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Keith Gregory will perform Thursday, May 30. 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.
MAY 31
A Teen Sip and Paint will be held Friday, May 31, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Teens can sip lemonade and paint. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
