TODAY
The Stormwater STEM Club will meet at 4 p.m. today at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. There will be interactive STEM lessons and hands-on water science activities. The focus of March will be water pollution. To register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 1121. This program is held in partnership with Aiken County Stormwater.
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. today on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Storytime is free and will meet on Tuesdays through May. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Snacks are welcome. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held inside the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661.
The following programs will be offered today at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road: Functional Training for Seniors, 9 a.m., Will Durett, $10; Memory Cafe, 9:30 a.m., Carol Nelson, $8; Crochet Club, 10:30 a.m., Darlene Lindsay, free; Card Playing Club, 12:30 p.m., Candi Scarbrough, free; Watercolor Workshop: Country Home, 2 p.m., Katherine Courtney, $20; Dementia Support Club, 2:30 p.m., Carol Nelson; and Jam Band Club, 4:30 p.m., William Jones. 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.
WEDNESDAY
The Aiken Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its annual JROTC Recognition Ceremony at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. JROTC cadets from 12 area high schools will be recognized. For more information, call 803-439-3303.
St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 157th church anniversary at 7 p.m. nightly May 1-3 at the church, 7110 Bay St., Elko. Guest speakers will be Pastor Jimmie Wise of Sarids Missionary Baptist Church in Salley; Dr. Lucious Dixon of Honey Ford Missionary Baptist Church in Denmark; and Dr. Jamie O Graham of St. John Baptist Church in Columbia. The anniversary celebration will conclude with a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 5. The Dr. Alexander Pope Jr. will be the guest speaker. For more information, call 803-266-4282.
Aiken Senior Life Services will offer a class titled What's Your Palette? at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Solo Vino, 110 Horry St. S.E. Participants will meet at Aiken Senior Life Services and travel by bus to Solo Vino. The program will allow participants to compare and contrast Old World and New World varieties of wine paired with gourmet bites. The cost is $40. For more information, visit aikensenior.org.
The following programs will be offered Wednesday at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road: Because You Car About Your Care, 10:30 a.m., Delores Chantra, free; and Bredesen Protocol Seminar Part I, 1 p.m., Kathy Lewis, $8. For more information, visit aikensenior.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
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. The Experiment and the I-20 Horns will perform Thursday, May 2. For more information, visit ampthealley.com.
The 2024 National Day of Prayer will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday on the corner of Hayne Avenue and Laurens Street. A second gathering will be held from 6:45-8:15 p.m. at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The events are open to all who wish to pray. This year’s theme is Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World.
The following programs will be offered today at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road: Let's Listen Club, 11:30 a.m., Kathryn Isaac, free; Seed Library, 1 p.m., Sonya Terry, free; Still Life Studio Club, 1:30 p.m., A.C. Daniel, Free; Sewing, 3:30 p.m., Jacque Rees, free; and Caregiver Series: Medication Disposal, 4 p.m., Jessica McCoy, free. For more information, visit aikensenior.org.
The Aiken Toastmasters Club will meet from 6:45-8 p.m. Thursday 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.
FRIDAY
The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will be held from 1-9 p.m. Friday, May 3; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 4; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5; on Newberry Street, The Alley and Bee Lane. Admission is free, but registration is recommended. For more information or to RSVP, visit eventbrite.com.
The Aiken Lions Club will hold a Broom Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, in front Unique Expressions in the Mitchell Shopping Center, 1573 Whiskey Road. For more information, call Pat Friday at 803-645-0606.
The following programs will be offered Friday 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; Culinary Medicine Demo, 3 p.m, Priya Deshpande, $10; and Chess, 5 p.m., Hany Roman, free. For more information, visit aikensenior.org.
SATURDAY
Aiken Music Fest will be held Saturday, May 4, at Highfields Event Center, 118 Gaston Road. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Scott Tournet & The Spark will perform. The event will feature food trucks and kids activities. Tickets are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikenmusicfest.com.
The Aiken Symphony will perform a concert titled May the Fourth Be With Your at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. The concert will feature music from "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Jurassic Park," "Far and Away," "Schindler's List" and more. Tickets are $40. This is the final concert in the 2024 Pops Series. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikensymphonyorchestra.com.
A Cruise-In will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Country Inn & Suites, 3270 Whiskey Road. The event will feature music, food and vendors. All rides are welcome. For more information, call Lara at 803-226-3033.
A Kentucky Derby Party will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Aiken Horse Park Foundation's Bruce's Field, 931 Powderhouse Road. Tickets are $100. Post time is around 6:24 p.m. For more information, visit aikenhorsepark.org/achs.
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 5
The Aiken Choral Society will perform a concert titled The Great American Musical at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. N.E. The concert will feature music from "Wicked," "Oliver," "West Side Story," "Sweeney Todd" and more. The concert is free and open to the public but a freewill offering will be collected. For more information, visit aikenchoralsociety.org.
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, May 5. 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.
St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 157th church anniversary at 7 p.m. nightly May 1-3 at the church, 7110 Bay St., Elko. Guest speakers will be Pastor Jimmie Wise of Sarids Missionary Baptist Church in Salley; Dr. Lucious Dixon of Honey Ford Missionary Baptist Church in Denmark; and Dr. Jamie O Graham of St. John Baptist Church in Columbia. The anniversary celebration will conclude with a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 5. The Dr. Alexander Pope Jr. will be the guest speaker. For more information, call 803-266-4282.
MAY 6
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.
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 Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 24. The Aiken Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. May 6 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 7
The AAA Home School Band and the South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band will present their spring concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the sanctuary of South Aiken Baptist Church, 980 Dougherty Road. The band features students in fifth through 12th grades and is directed by Barb Rollins. For more information, email barbrollinsaaa@gmail.com.
Coloring for Grown Ups will be held Tuesdays May 7 and 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 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 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 8
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 9
“Hypnotic," rated R, will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 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 Thursday, May 9. 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 10
A gardening for kids program will be held from 4-5 p.m. Friday, May 10, 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.
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, May 10, 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, May 10, 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.
MAY 11
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
