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Heritage Council to meet, offers new cookie tin and Heritage Fair
The Heritage Council of North Augusta will host a Heritage Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the North Augusta Community Center.
The new slate of nominated officers will be announced; artist Jim Harrison will bring some of his newest work for purchase; local potter and pottery historian Gary Dexter will also have some of his work available for sale; and Mark Albertin will have copies of his documentary, "Displaced...," for sale.
In addition, the Heritage Council will present its newest cookie tin, this year featuring the new North Augusta Municipal Center. The tins will be available for purchase, along with volumes I and II of the History of North Augusta and copies of Jeanne McDaniel's book on James U. Jackson.
Refreshments will be served at the Tuesday meeting.
For more information, call 613-1178.
(The commemorative tins, the third in the series and this year featuring benne wafers, will be available for $10 at the Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee. Beginning Nov. 4 they will be available at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, CommuniGraphics, The Star and Parks Pharmacy.)
Artists Guild featured at Sacred Heart
Nov. 5 is the opening reception for the North Augusta Artists Guild show at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eleven members of the Guild will be featured artists in the Art Hall during November and December. They are: Jean Blackmer, Wanda Dansereau, Margaret Estep, Dorothy Goodwin, Beth Jones, Jan Kozel, Janice Livingston, Yvonne Sobel, Doris Sofge, Ondaree Kelly Tucker and Gail Wheeler.
Carolina Oaks ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting and grand opening will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, at Carolina Oaks Bed and Breakfast, 819 Carolina Ave.
The celebration will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting set for 5:30 p.m.
Dual enrollment topic of College 101
In an effort to fill the gap as the IB program is phased out, North Augusta High School is partnering with USC Aiken and Aiken Tech for dual/concurrent enrollment.
Courses will be available in January, as well as during the summer of 2010 and next school year. Registration for January classes will begin in November. Students must pay for the classes.
As a result of the upcoming new options, during the next early release Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:30 p.m. the College 101 session will feature representatives from Aiken Tech and from USC Aiken, which will give details on how the dual enrollment program works and what students must do to participate.
Another informational meeting will follow the NAHS event on Thursday, Nov. 5, at South Aiken High School at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call North Augusta High School guidance department at 442-6100.
Buy poinsettias at Fox Creek
The Fox Creek High School PTCA annual poinsettia sale has begun.
The school is selling 6-1âÑ2- and 8-inch red poinsettias for $12 and $20, respectively.
Orders will be taken through Nov. 13.
Contact Jennifer Henry at jenhenry32@yahoo.com or 221-2317 or Kathy Howard at mehowardjr@bellsouth.net or 645-1661.
Payment is due at the time of the order. Make checks payable to FCHS PTCA. Orders by mail should include the size of poinsettia needed and a check. Those should be mailed to Fox Creek High School 165 Shortcut Road, North Augusta, SC 29860.
West Avenue merchants yard sale
West Avenue merchants are once again joining forces to benefit the Department of Social Services Foster Children's Christmas Fund.
On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7:30 to 11 a.m., stores on West Avenue will hold a yard sale. Among those already committed to participate are Regions Bank, Anything Goes, La Petit, Radiant Well-Being, Sno-Cap and Singing Hills.
Anyone else wishing to participate may do so by paying $25 for the spot.
There will be a jar for donations at the yard sale locations as well as items for sale.
For more information, call Sherry at 202-0202.
Drop off toys at NA Chamber
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots this year. Bring a new, unwrapped toy by the Chamber office at 406 West Ave.
For more information, call the Chamber at 279-2323.
Reunion of NASH classes of 82-85
The North Augusta Senior High Classes of 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985 will hold a joint reunion during Thanksgiving weekend.
Since the high school was frequently known as "NASH" in those days, the event is the NASH Bash 2009," set for Friday, Nov. 27, at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Martinez from 7 p.m. to midnight.
There will be hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing and a cash bar.
Detailed information, including access to ticket sales are available on the event website, www.nashbash09.com. Tickets are $50 per person and are available through Nov. 14.
Questions may be directed to, Lynn Purcell Wright (Class of 1984) by e-mail at LPW250@bellsouth.net or by phone at (864) 313-6826.
Preparations for Christmas Parade
Plans are well under way for the annual North Augusta Lions Christmas Parade to be held Sunday, Dec 6, at 3 p.m. The theme for this years Parade is, "Christmas Past & Present."
Applications are available at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, 406 West Ave. (Phone 279-2323).
The Lions Club of North Augusta sponsors this annual event as a community service to North Augusta in appreciation for the support rendered by this community over the years to the Lions.
Proceeds from the Parade are used for projects in the local community and to prevent blindness locally and world wide and to train seeing eye dogs.
Volunteers to help with the parade or those interested in joining the Lions Club should contact Verlon McDowell at 279-7288 or Bill Roose at 279-6049.
'Spooky to be Hungry' sites
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce's annual "Spooky to be Hungry" campaign will begin on Oct. 1. Folks wishing to donate are asked to bring any nonperishable food items by the Chamber office located at 406 West Ave., Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call 279-2323.
Also participating as a drop-off site for food items this year is The Star. Donations will be collected at both sites through Oct. 31. The Star is located at 106 E. Buena Vista Ave. For more information, call 279-2793 or visit www.spookytobehungry.org.
Do you have a radiation-related illness?
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program offers compensation and medical benefits to cover illnesses related to exposure to radiation, beryllium, silica and toxic substances.
Over $300 million has been paid to eligible Savannah River Site employees or their survivors through the program.
Anyone with questions and/or potential claims is asked to contact the Savannah River Resource Center, 1708 Bunting Drive, North Augusta, SC or call 279-2728 or (866) 666-4606.
Brick Yard Market changes hours
With the shorter and shorter days, the Brick Yard Market in Hammond's Ferry is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This Saturday there will be a special pumpkin sale during the market. Profits will benefit Hammond's Ferry Foundation.
Free child care for job seekers
Are you looking for a job? Do you need free child care while interviewing for a job?
The North Augusta Family Y and the Aiken Family Y are offering free childcare to unemployed parents while they interview for a job. The times are 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Call the North Augusta Family Y for more information at 278-0882.
North Augusta Classic is Nov. 2
The seventh annual North Augusta Classic golf tournament will be held Nov. 2 at the River Golf Club.
The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Sponsorships are still available.
For more information, contact North Augusta 2000 at 510-0011 or e-mail northaugusta2000@bellsouth.net.
Silver Bluff Class of '89 reunion
The Silver Bluff High School Class of 1989 will hold a class reunion Friday, Oct. 2, at Misty Lake Club House from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. A family cookout will be Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Anyone in the class of 1989 is asked to send contact information to the reunion committee at sbhs89dawgs@yahoo.com or call 215-0034 for details.
Charity receives 501(c)(3)
SmartKids. SC has been officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations that help local schools get the supplies they need are also tax-deductible.
Local teachers can submit their school supply requests to smartkids.sc/helper/addnew.php.
This year's focus is on elementary and middle schools in and around North Augusta and the southern part of Edgefield County.
This is the organization's second year of supporting teachers and students in the CSRA., according to Ed Elser, SmartKids, SC executive director. The effort is to match donors with schools in need and run academic contests with prizes donated by local businesses.
For more information or to offer assistance, call 613-1387.
Looking for memorabilia
The Arts and Heritage Center is looking for memorabilia from the 1960-1969 era for a display in October.
Folks are asked to bring anything from North Augusta High School athletic items, school jackets, a prom dress, vintage cars, football trophies, etc.
Items may be dropped off at the Arts and Heritage Center Tuesday through Saturday anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items will be returned.
For more information, call the Center at 441-4380.
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.
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.
