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TODAY
The Main Street Players will hold auditions for “Gilligan’s Island” at 6:30 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday at the Discovery Center, 405 Main St., Edgefield. Parts are available for four men and four women. Show dates are Oct. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Bring a prepared song (tracks only).
A Family Day will be held at 10 a.m. today at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, 2451 Edgefield Road, Trenton. The Rev. Dr. John Brightharp will bring the message. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. For more information, email clerk@mtcanaanbaptistchurch.org.
The Johnson C. Smith University alumni chapter of the CSRA is looking for graduates and students who attended the school. Please contact Dr. D. Quarles at 706-231-0643, J. Patterson-Ashley at 803-624-6015 or M. Lewis Coleman at 803-645-0404.
MONDAY
A Nintendo Night will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. This program is for students rising sixth through 12th grade. Come play Mario Kart, Nintendo Sports or more on the Switch. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Porkchop Productions will perform the play “Imperfect Strangers: The Ant and the Grasshopper” at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the New Ellenton Branch Library, 113 Pine Hill Ave. This program is for 5K through fifth grades. Seating is limited and groups cannot be accommodated. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The Savannah River Ecology Lab will give a presentation about local wildlife at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Wagener Branch Library, 204 Park St. N.E. The program is for students 5K through fifth grade. Seating is limited. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly July 10-12 at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, 2451 Edgefield Road, Trenton. The Rev. George L. Brightharp will bring the message. For more information or to arrange transportation, call the church office at 803-480-8086.
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
A History on Tap lecture will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Chris Smith, author of “The Whole Okra: A Seed to Stem Celebration” will be the speaker. Light bites will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. The theme of this summer’s series is The Foods We Celebrate. Belinda Smith-Sullivan will speak on Aug. 8. Tickets are $30 and include light bites featured in each lecture. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org.
The Trenton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a workshop titled Explanation of Supporting Documents at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 100 Cornerstone Drive. It is the first in a four-part series aimed at explaining the DAR application process. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Susan Davis Faulkner at 509-554-1050 or email denmother4@outlook.com.
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 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY
A Super Awesome Puppet Show will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson Branch Library, 106 Main St., Jackson. This program is for rising 5K to fifth grade. Seating is limited. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
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.
THURSDAY
The summer band students of Barb Rollins will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Rollins’ Gazebo, 1651 Banks Mill Road. The music performed will be from the 1920s through the 1940s. The concert is free and open to the public. Please bring a lawn chair. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call Barb Rollins at 803-645-3292 or email barbrollinsaaa@gmail.com.
Food Truck Thursday will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Evans Park, 201 Pine Hill Ave., New Ellenton. The theme will be Bike Night. Live music will be provided by the Freedom Biker Church band.
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Will McCranie 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.
JULY 14
The Savannah River Ecology Lab will give a presentation about local wildlife at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. The program is for students 5K through fifth grade. Seating is limited. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
The United Way of Aiken County will hold a Stuff the Bus event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, at Sam’s Club, 220 Jefferson Davis Highway. The United Way will be collecting school supplies for Aiken County students. Some suggested items include blue or black ink pens, three-ring binders, dry-erase markers, folders with pockets, crayons, erasers, lined paper, colored pencils, notebooks, washable markers, glue sticks, pencils, book bags, hand sanitizer or headphones. Donations will also be accepted at the United Way office at 159 Morgan St. N.W. through July 14. For more information, visit uwaiken.org.
JULY 15
A celebration of Aiken County foods will be held Saturday, July 15, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. The event will feature farmers market vendors, tastings of local recipes and produce, and cooking demonstrations by Jason Tufts, the chef at The Village Cafe. Cooking demonstrations will be at 10 and 11:30 a.m. The event is being held in conjunction with the current exhibit, The Food We Celebrate. For more information, call 803-642-2015.
The Smith-Hazel Recreation Center will celebrate its 60th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the center, 400 Kershaw St. N.E. For more information, call 803-642-7634.
Anchor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Aiken, 550 E. Gate Drive, will be collecting items to send care packages to the troops through Saturday, July 15, when a packing party will be held at 2 p.m. Items needed include sunblock, cooling towels, deodorant, socks, toothpaste, feminine hygiene items, snacks, portable fans, puzzle books or similar items.
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.
A Pass the Salt food bank will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 15, at Central Baptist Church, 1652 Wire Road. Free food will be available for local families, and free school supplies will be available for kids.
JULY 16
The third annual Joe Jackson School Supply Giveaway will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Aiken County Recreation Center, 917 Jefferson Davis Highway. School supplies and light refreshments will be available while supplies last. There will also be free swimming. For more information, call 803-663-6142.
The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, in the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter St., Edgefield. Beth Francis will be the guest speaker. Her topic will be a discussion of her new book, “Of Planters and Patriots: The Hammonds of Old Edgefield.” For more information, call 803-336-9292.
The Johnson C. Smith University alumni chapter of the CSRA is looking for graduates and students who attended the school. Please contact Dr. D. Quarles at 706-231-0643, J. Patterson-Ashley at 803-6244-6015 or M. Lewis Coleman at 803-645-0404.
JULY 17
A Super Awesome Puppet Show will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, at the Wagener Branch Library, 204 Park St. N.E. This program is for rising 5K to fifth grade. Seating is limited. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
A Painting Night will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 17, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Wear comfy clothes and help finish painting the Book Truck and book ends for the teen area. Refreshments will be provided. This program is for rising sixth through 12th graders. For more information, visit abbe-lib.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.
JULY 18
The M’Aiken A Difference Lewy Body Dementia Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W.
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 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 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 803-226-9280 or Tommy Harman at 803-599-8962.
JULY 19
A Talewise – Science Heroes program will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Jackson Branch Library, 106 Main St., Jackson. This program for rising 5K to fifth graders and will feature interactive storytelling and experiments. Seating is limited. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
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.
JULY 20
A Super Awesome Puppet Show will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the New Ellenton Branch library, 113 Pine Hill Ave. This program is for rising 5K to fifth grade. Seating is limited. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
A Penguin Pajama Dance Party will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Kids can wear their pajamas while listening to penguin stories and waddling the night away to fun dance music. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
A Friends and Family Night will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. The evening will feature crafts, snacks and STEM activities. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 x. 1121. Registration opened June 12.
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Kenny George 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.
JULY 21
A Splashdown will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. Come play in spray provided by the local fire department. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and a towel. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Calvary Chapel will hold a Christmas in July yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at the chapel, 1411 E. Pine Log Road. On Saturday, a free outdoor festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will host several craft vendors, food trucks and various community groups. There also will be a water slide, rock wall, petting zoo and more. Proceeds from the yard sale will benefit Operation Christmas Child as well as other mission outreaches. For more information, visit ccaiken.org/events.
JULY 22
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.
JULY 23
The Johnson C. Smith University alumni chapter of the CSRA is looking for graduates and students who attended the school. Please contact Dr. D. Quarles at 706-231-0643, J. Patterson-Ashley at 803-6244-6015 or M. Lewis Coleman at 803-645-0404.
JULY 24
The United Way of Aiken County will hold a Stuff the Bus event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, at Sam’s Club, 220 Jefferson Davis Highway. The United Way will be collecting school supplies for Aiken County students. Some suggested items include blue or black ink pens, three-ring binders, dry-erase markers, folders with pockets, crayons, erasers, lined paper, colored pencils, notebooks, washable markers, glue sticks, pencils, book bags, hand sanitizer or headphones. Donations will also be accepted at the United Way office at 159 Morgan St. N.W. through July 14. For more information, visit uwaiken.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.
JULY 25
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program will offer a free virtual training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in Aiken County. GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family court proceedings through the Department of Social Services. Interested volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a clean criminal record, no prvious DSS case history and have time available to help. Currently the Aiken County GAL program serves 301 children. Training begins Tuesday, July 25. For more information or to apply, visit gal.sc.gov. or call 803-206-0640.
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 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com.
JULY 26
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.
JULY 27
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Forest Colter 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.
JULY 28
JULY 29
A one-man comedy “Who Got the Body?” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Hardin Auditorium, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans. General admission tickets are $40 and VIP tickets are $70. The show is written and performed by Benny Pope. For more information, visit bennypope.com.
Adam Murray will perform a comedy show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com. The show is for ages 18 and older.
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.
JULY 30
The Johnson C. Smith University alumni chapter of the CSRA is looking for graduates and students who attended the school. Please contact Dr. D. Quarles at 706-231-0643, J. Patterson-Ashley at 803-6244-6015 or M. Lewis Coleman at 803-645-0404.
JULY 31
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.
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