aiken sc real estate: Free Fitness!
- 06/12/14 01:47 PM
That's right, free free totally free! Come on over to Odell Weeks - Virginia Acres Park on Whiskey Road and take a walk on the track... along the way you will find a section of new fitness equipment. About ten machines, all working different muscles - and you can use them anytime because they are outside!
There is also a disc golf course. Disc golf is a fun way to get some exersize, try it sometime - just bring a frisbee for each of you! The start of the course is next to the track along Price Ave.
Other ways … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Time for toes in the sand... in Downtown Aiken SC!
- 06/12/14 01:28 PM
Aiken is Awesome! We always have something fun happening.
What: Beach Blast
Where: Newberry Street (between Richland and Park Aves) Downtown Aiken SC
When: Friday, June 13, 2014 and Saturday, June 14, 2014
More info: 803.649.2221 www.downtownaiken.com
Time to get your toes in the sand! Enjoy the beach music and get your shag on! It's Beach Blast time.
Downtown Aiken becomes the beach with sand and all. It's a great annual event that has expanded over the years. Come on down Friday night, and come back Saturday for more! Fun, games, family activities, beach music, shagging....The Shag … (1 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Oldest in the State! Aiken County Farmers Market, Aiken SC
- 04/05/14 09:56 PM
We have the coolest farmers market right here in Downtown Aiken. It is the oldest running open-air market in the state! How cool is that?!
Located at Williamsburg Street, between Richland Ave and Park Ave. for more than 50 years :)
Swing by on Saturday mornings, thru December, for the freshest 'in season' fruits and veggies.... and more! Flowers, plants, honey, baked goods... open until sold out! Hours: April-Sept Tues, Thurs, sat 8am-noon. October - March, Sat 8am -noon. For more information on the history of this property, this link will take you to the City of … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: City of Aiken, SC - storm debris clean up schedule
- 03/08/14 06:46 AM
I know our City guys are out there working very hard to clean up after the storm. There is still a long way to go. I'm glad they finally posted a schedule so we at least have an idea when they will be working in our neighborhood. Thank you City of Aiken for sharing the schedule with us.
Here is a tentative schedule for debris clean up.
This was posted on the City of Aiken website :
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/index.php/storm-debris-pickup-schedule-map/
Storm Debris Pickup Schedule & Map Winter Storm PAX debris removal continues. Below are the streets that are scheduled … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: This old church...
- 03/05/14 06:36 AM
I love this old church. Imagine renovating it to be your new business, studio or residence! A wedding chapel would be cool!
Located in Aiken County on New Holland Road, this old church (former Methodist chapel) is a charming reminder of yesteryear. The building is over 100 years old and constructed mainly of heart pine. Available in its current, unrestored condition and may be purchased with the land it sits on or separately and moved to another location. The property has electric service and community water. Offered at $25,000. (Church may be purchased separately for $8000, buyer responsible for removing the … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Battle of Aiken - Reenactment this weekend!
- 02/21/14 08:45 AM
What: Battle of Aiken When: Saturday and Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2014. Time: 8:30am - 4pm (Saturday 4-7pm:Commemoration of the Great Revival) Where: Confederate Memorial Park 1210 Powell Pond Road Aiken, SC Experience history first hand! Travel back in time to February 11th and 12th, 1865 and witness the Battle of Aiken. Battle of Aiken was the final victory for the Confederacy. See and hear the calvary, the cannons, the battle! This is an amazing reenactment that shouldn't be missed. Period concessions and souveniors available for … (1 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: William "Refrigerator" Perry, honored by City of Aiken
- 01/28/14 07:57 AM
My daughter and I were at the Aiken City Council meeting last night, and our hometown celebrity William 'Refrigerator" Perry was in attendance! The City was honoring him for his recent vote into the SC Football Hall of Fame. Here he is, #72, with some of his family members :)
I didn't get a chance to speak with William, I wonder if he remembers me. Years ago I worked part-time at the local grocery store (Bi-Lo) where he was a regular customer. I'm definitely a fan of his! We were on a first name basis back then and … (3 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Aiken, SC, December 6, 2013
- 11/09/13 09:58 PM
It's time to light the tree and get our holiday season started here in Aiken. Are you ready for the holidays? I'm usually well ahead of the game but this year I'm a little bit behind the 8-ball. I'll be ready on time, no worries, haha.
Come downtown for the tree lighting - here's the info:
What: Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Friday, December 6, 2013
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Downtown Aiken, intersection of Richland Ave and Laurens Street
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aiken sc real estate: 43rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair coming soon!! Dec 6-7, 2013
- 11/09/13 09:48 PM
That's right - it will be here before you know it! I love love love this annual Aiken event :)
What: Christmas Craft Fair (this year is the 43rd Annual!)
Where: Odell Weeks Center - Whiskey Road, Aiken - across from Zaxbys and Home Depot!
When: Friday, December 6 9am-6pm & Saturday, December 7 9am-5pm.
---Santa will be there on Saturday, December 7th to take some pictures with everyone!---
Shop from over 100 vendors this year. All are handcrafted items, everything from glass and metal work, to needlework to homebaked goodies and so much more! Jewelry, games, decor, clothing, ornaments, … (1 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: A cool app for great gift ideas!
- 11/03/13 01:52 AM
I'm so excited about this app I found on my phone. It's called 'Sketch Guru' and it is the best! I love the idea of taking photographs and turning them into a sketch. I was actually looking to commission a local artist to create a sketch for me, as a gift for someone. I found this app and now I can be the artist myself!
Here's an example of what the app can do.
Start with a picture already on your phone, or take a picture
start with this, and end up with this this is the default setting for … (4 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Daylight Savings end coming up soon!
- 10/27/13 12:49 AM
This coming weekend, Saturday, November , 2014 is the end of daylight savings time. Turn your clocks back one hour at 2am (or before you go to bed) Saturday night. Example, at 2am, the clocks get set back to 1am. If you go to bed at 11, set the clock back to 10... and so on, got it?! I'm sure you do :)
Have a good week! Don't forget to 'fall back' the clocks next weekend. If you forget, you will be super early for any Sunday appointments :)
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aiken sc real estate: Downtown Aiken SC tribute to William Aiken Sr
- 10/13/13 12:35 PM
It all began with the train! Here is a plaque located downtown on Newberry Street near the fountain, and there is a statue of Mr. Aiken there, too. Here are some pictures of the fountain and the statue. This section of Newberry Street is off The Alley and is part of our festival block. A majority of downtown festivals and events are located on this block!
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I heard that he (Aiken) fell in love and the girls father … (1 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Aiken, SC - Recent pictures around town
- 09/24/13 11:50 AM
This is one of 4 wooden bridges in downtown Aiken SC. Originally all of the bridges were wooden, but most of them have been changed over the years and are now concrete. Our remaining wooden bridges are on Union Street, Fairfield Avenue and two on York Street.
Downtown Aiken has been dressed in teal for Ovarian cancer awareness month. This fountain is on Newberry Street - our 'festival' block -- the block they close off for some downtown events and block parties!
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Downtown Aiken SC on Pendelton … (1 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Trees, trees we have trees!
- 09/16/13 07:27 AM
Aiken SC. The citywide aboretum has re-opened! We have over 100 species of trees right here in our little city! Grab a map from the box, near the library (corner of Chesterfield and Colleton), and take a stroll to see the trees and learn about them. There is more information on the City of Aiken website - use the following link: Aiken - Citywide Arboretum information The arboretum has been recently updated, the trees have new index markers, and you can call a number to hear specific info on the tree species! It's really cool.
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aiken sc real estate: Aiken - feels like home!
- 08/27/13 01:15 AM
I've lived here for several years now. I loved Aiken the first time I visited, and I still love it here today. I always say - 'I wasn't born here, but Aiken feels like home.', and that is still true.
Did you know that Sheryl Crow follows my blog - yup, she even called me after reading a post. Her new album just came out - titled "Feels like home" -- I have to wonder if she got that idea from my blog closing line,,,since I use it every time, haha. I doubt it, but it's nice to wonder and dream … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Aiken's Makin -- 9/6-7/2013
- 08/26/13 11:37 PM
What: Aiken's Makin! (the 37th one!!)
When: Friday, September 6 (9am-6pm) and Saturaday, September 7, 2013 (9am - 5pm)
Where: Downtown Aiken - Newberry Street, Park Avenue and other side streets!
Hosted by: Aiken Chamber of Commerce
More info: visit the website: http://www.aikensmakin.net/index.cfm - you can check out the list of crafters and food vendor who will be at the event... and more!
Come to downtown Aiken for this wonderful annual event - this year makes 37 times! A two day craft festival - get your holiday shopping done early! Handmade craft exhibits (over 180 crafters!), great food vendors (over 40 … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Dinner Theater....it's a mystery!
- 08/04/13 11:33 PM
It's that time of year again! Time for our annual Murder Myster Dinner Theater !
Who: Aiken Downtown Development Association, presents:
What: "A Cruise Ship Crime" (an annual fundraiser)
When: August 16 & 17, 2013
Where: Newberry Hall, Newberry Street, Downtown Aiken
Time: Doors open 6:30pm, Dinner at 7pm, show begins at 8pm
Cost: Tickets are $50 each, includes dinner and the show. (There will be a cash bar)
fountain at intersection in center of downtown - at Richland Ave and Laurens Street.
August 16 … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Happy Flag Day, America!
- 06/14/13 11:20 AM
I love our flag, I love to see if flying high, waving in the breeze.... I see so many of them all over town :) One thing I don't like, is when someone doesn't follow the rules - yes, there are rules about our flag! our grand old flag, forever in peace may you wave...
Here's just a … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Toes in the sand...It's time for Aiken's Beach Blast!! 6/21 & 22, 2013
- 06/12/13 10:25 PM
It's just around the corner now.... come on down to Newberry Street (our festival block - between Richland and Park Ave on Newberry Street!)- Downtown Beach Blast will be here on 6/21 snd 6/22, 2013, woo hoo! This is one of my favorite downtown Aiken events (we have soooo many great events!!)
They bring in sand and make a beach right in the middle of town! Toes in the sand, y'all... toes in the sand. Beach music, shagging (that's our state dance - just in case you were thinking something else, hehe), beach badminton, sandcastles, classic cars,,,,,,and more … (0 comments)
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aiken sc real estate: Bring back some memories at the Drive-In Movies!
- 06/02/13 11:44 AM
Remember going to the drive-in movies with your family... your friends... your boy or girlfriend! I sure do. Wow, what memories. I remember the very first time I went - I was just a little girl, it was in Newton, NJ, with my Aunt Elaine -and we saw Snow White. Back then you had to hang the metal speaker on your window in order to hear the movie - nowadays you can tune in with your car radio :)
We have a drive-in movie right here in Aiken County - called 'The Big Mo', located in Monetta, SC, on Highway 1. It's very … (2 comments)
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That's right, free free totally free! Come on over to Odell Weeks - Virginia Acres Park on Whiskey Road and take a walk on the track... along the way you will find a section of new fitness equipment. About ten machines, all working different muscles - and you can use them anytime because they are outside! 
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