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Area 2 Advisory Council meeting
The Area 2 Advisory Council will hold its regular meeting this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Council member Videria Tarver will provide the inspirational message.
The only business before the panel is the July financial report and election of officers for the 2009-2010 year. The group delayed the election from last month to give all the members -- including two new ones -- the opportunity to vote. Sitting on the Council will be newcomers Karen Key and Carey Hutto, along with veteran members Kenneth Hopkins, Darrell Blocker, Suzanne Rudisill, Larry Anderson and Valeria Tarver.
Merriwether Fire district meeting
The Merriwether Fire Department will conduct its annual district meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in the main fire station at 1879 W. Martintown Road.
The meeting will include an annual report and election of commissioners.
All members of the fire district are invited, and dinner will be served.
For more information, call Chief Faye Fulmer at 279-6472 or Commissioner Frank Maurer at 278-1405.
Heritage Corridor offers grants
The South Carolina National Heritage Corridor offers grant opportunities for worthy projects within the Heritage Corridor.
The letter of intent is due Sept. 3, and the grant must be turned in by Oct. 15. For more information, go to www.sc-heritagecorridor.org.
A.M. Connection features Lauren Virgo
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will resume the monthly breakfast, A.M. Connection, on Sept. 23 at the North Augusta Community Center.
Breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. The September event is sponsored by Comcast.
The speaker is Lauren Virgo, executive director of the new Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta.
Taxes topic of Women in Business luncheon
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly Women in Business luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The guest speaker is Andrea Usry of Serotta Maddox. She will talk about taxes and tax changes for women and men.
The Chamber is still looking for a sponsor for the event. Anyone interested should call Judy at 279-2323.
Go back to the 60s at class reunion
"Back to the Sixties Again," a joint class reunion of those who graduated from North Augusta High School in the 60s, will be held Oct. 3.
Anyone from those classes is welcome. The cost is $40 per person ($50 per person after Sept. 5).
Contact the class representative or call Donah Cooper at 279-7277 or visit 1stclassreunions.com and click on 2009 Reunions, SC Reunions.
Electronic Collection Day in NA
The City of North Augusta will hold the next Electronic Collection Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kroger parking lot.
Local residents are encouraged to bring in their old, broken or unused electronic equipment -- anything from computers and computer equipment to electrical cords, CDs, pagers, small appliances and even small kitchen appliances.
The program is designed to keep such equipment out of the landfill and in the recycle pool.
For more information, call 441-4331 or 441-4245.
Caddyshack Cat Show Sept. 19-20
The International Cat Association will hold its Caddyshack Cat Show at Riverview Park Activities Center from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20.
'Driven By the Spirit' biker Sunday
Driven By The Spirit Motorcycle Ministry will hold the fifth annual Biker Sunday on Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. at the Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene, 3526 Jefferson Davis Highway, Clearwater.
There will be a breakfast snack, church service and a BBQ lunch after the church service. T
The event is free to all bikers.
For more information, call Wayne Cheselka 706-373-1380 or e-mail wcheselka@comcast.net.
Anyone wishing to donate to the biker ministry may do so by calling the church office at 593-3114. Send donations to MVFCN, c/o DBTS Motorcycle Ministry, P. O. Box 645, Clearwater, SC 29822 or to Gerry Lynn Murtha, 613 Boardman Road, Aiken, SC.
Mossy Creek open house Aug. 31
Mossy Creek Elementary School will hold a PTO Open House and Title 1 annual meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call the school for 442-6090.
Breast Cancer Awareness night
Breast Cancer Awareness night will be hosted by Sno-Cap on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the regular Bike Night at the local drive-in.
Fall Festival in Edgefield
The Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council will be holding a Fall Festival on Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from the Edgefield County Senior Center. There will be fun activities such as a Cake Walk, 1K Walk, Bingo, Fashion Show, Health Fair and food.
Crafters have been invited to display their wares by renting a table for $10.
For more information please contact Shannon Eargle at 803-637-5326.
Pet-a-Fair is Oct. 25
The CSRA Humane Society will hold its annual Pet-a-Fair at Julian Smith Casino on Sunday, Oct. 25, beginning at noon.
Pet contests of the cutest, most unusual dog or cat and other type of pet contests will be held as well as a silent auction and vendor tables of food. Contact the shelter if you would like to donate new items for the silent auction.
Arts and Heritage Center needs volunteers
The Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta is seeking volunteers who would be interested in working for three hours anywhere from once a week to once a month.
Contact Lauren Virgo at 441-4380 or at director@artsandheritagecenter.com.
Brick Yard Market continues every Friday
The Brick Yard Market is continuing at Hammond's Ferry every Friday from around 4 p.m. to dusk at 450 Railroad Avenue. There are vendors, music and a fresh market.
North Augusta items for sale at Chamber
The Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce now offers caps, T-shirts and bags for $15 and sweatshirts for $25 with the North Augusta logo. Some items come in a variety of colors.
For more information, call the Chamber at 279-2323.
