MONDAY
Mindfulness Monday will be held from 4-5 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Kids, teens and young adults ages 9-18 are invited to learn a mindfulness skill and enjoy a hands-on activity. For more information or to register, visit abbe-lib.libcal.com.
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
Keep Aiken County Beautiful will hold an Aiken County Founder’s Day Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Cleanup details will be sent to registered participants. For more information or to sign up, visit aikencountysc.gov or email kacb@aikencountysc.gov.
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story Time 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.
A Lunch and Learn with Collage Dance Collective will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture, 120 York St. Admission is free and on a first come, first served basis. The performance is part of the Joye in Aiken Festival. For more information, visit joyeinaiken.com.
The Aiken Newcomers’ Club will hold a fashion show luncheon from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are $35 and includes lunch and a $10 donation to the club’s charitable outreach. Fashions will be from Vikki’s …A Unique Boutique. Tickets can be purchased by mailing a $35 check to Aiken Newcomers’ Club, P.O. Box 5002, Aiken, SC 29804 or at Vikki’s, 1521 Whiskey Road.
An Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W.
The Collage Dance Collective will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are $50 for general admission and free for students. The performance is part of the Joye in Aiken Festival. For more information, visit joyeinaiken.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, a support group for families and friends of those with drug addiction, will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John’s Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. Meet at the door by the fountain. 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
Play & Grow will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 11, at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. This event is for children ages 0-6.
An ACBL Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. 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
Peter and Kara Dugan will perform a free sanctuary concert at noon Thursday, March 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 224 Barnwell Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and seating is first come/first served. The performance is part of the Joye in Aiken Festival. For more information, visit joyeinaiken.com.
Sybarite5 will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $25 for general admission and free for students with ID. The performance is part of the Joye in Aiken Festival. For more information, visit joyeinaiken.com.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
FRIDAY
The 18th annual Breakfast at the Gallops will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, March 13, at the Aiken Training Track. The guest speaker will be Joe Sharp, a multiple graded stakes winning trainer, and Larry Rowe, a former exercise rider at the training track in the 1960s and 70s. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the gate. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road; Meybohm Real Estate, 142 Laurens St. N.W.; Aiken Training Track Office, 538 Two Notch Road S.E.; True Aiken, 146 Laurens St. S.W. and the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum, 406 Park Ave. S.E. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit e.sparxo.com/breakfast-at-the-gallops-26.
SATURDAY
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold a Take A Hike Event on Saturday, March 14, at Boyd Pond Park, 340 Boyd Pond Road. A two-mile hike will begin at 9 a.m. and a 4-mile hike will begin at 10:30 a.m. Participation is free, but registration is required. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is open through March 12 and can be completed at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave.; the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road; and the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, 416 Kershaw St. For more information or to register online, visit coa.page/pfaa.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association will hold a Clover 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14, in downtown Aiken. Race registration is $30. At 5 p.m., a Clover Festival will be held. For more information, visit downtownaiken.org.
The Aiken Junior Woman’s Club will hold a Casino Night hosted by Vegas Nights at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets range from $45-$85. The event will feature table games, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. For more information, visit aikenjuniors.com.
A Believe in Belvedere Community Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Bel-Ridge Baptist Church, 108 Monterey Ave., North Augusta. There will be games, music, demonstrations, health resources, a cake walk and more. For more information, email believeinbelvedere@yahoo.com.
Eastwind Castle will host their annual two-day Dragon Faire event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at 527 Johnston Highway, Trenton. Dress in your favorite renfaire attire and join in the activities and take in a show. The event will feature archery, weapons throwing, foam sword fighting, a working forge, vendors, performances and opportunities for attendees to learn and experience various medieval activities. Tickets purchased online are $15 for adults 16 and up, $10 for children aged 4-15, and free for those 3 and under. Gate prices will be $20 for adults and $15 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.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.
MARCH 15
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold virtual service on Sunday, March 15. Meeting is open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Worship in silence begins at 10 a.m., followed by online fellowship at 11 a.m. For more information and the Zoom link, email Brenda at bgconway2@gmail.com or call 803-648-6020.
MARCH 16
Aiken Women In Black and Moms Demand Action will hold a Vigil for Peace and Non-violence from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, on Whiskey Road across from The Fresh Market. Join us in seeking an end to war and all violence, and peace for all. Everyone is welcome — men, women and children. Bring a nonpartisan sign or use one of ours. If you can’t stand, bring a chair. For more information, call Brenda at 803-648-6020 or Victoria at 803-265-5243.
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.
MARCH 17
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story Time 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 Savannah River Stringband will hold a music jam at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Road.
The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 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, a support group for families and friends of those with drug addiction, will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John’s Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. Meet at the door by the fountain. 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.
MARCH 18
An ACBL Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. 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.
MARCH 19
Dr. Forrest Anderson, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at USC Aiken, will give a lecture titled “Hemingway, Salinger and the American Short Story” at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at 139 Newberry St. S.W. The lecture is free and open to the public, and is part of USC Aiken’s Aiken in The Alley series.
North Augusta Forward will host Third Thursday March 19 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown North Augusta. Shop and dine locally and enjoy live music. For more information, visit northaugustaforward.org.
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
MARCH 20
Education Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta. The event is held in conjunction with their spring event, “Under the Crown.” Attendance is by registration only. All groups must be preregistered to participate. For more information or to register, visit colonialtimes.us/education-days.
Grammy nominated Christian country artist Rhett Walker will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater, 1001 Center St., North Augusta. The concert is free to attend. For more information, visit explorenorthaugusta.com.
MARCH 21
The Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at 2020 Richland Ave. E., Aiken. Cheer on your favorite horses and riders as they race to win over $140,000 in purse money at the 59th renewal of the Aiken Spring Steeplechase. Enjoy a day of tailgating, hospitality, shopping and horse racing at one of the premier turf racecourses in the country.
The annual Colonial Times “Under the Crown” event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta. This event features historical reenactors offering an immersive glimpse into the American Revolution and daily life during the British occupation. There will be hands-on demonstrations such as pottery making, weaving, spinning, candle making, butter churning, blacksmithing, gunsmithing, musket firing, needlework, woodworking, beehive-oven baking and traditional meat smoking and curing. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit colonialtimes.us.
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.
MARCH 22
The Aiken Land Conservancy will hold its Boogie & BBQ fundraiser for 5-9 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Winthrop Field. Tickets are $250 and include cocktails, a barbecue dinner featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ and music by DJ Kenny Ray. For more information, visit conserveaiken.org.
MARCH 23
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.
MARCH 24
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story Time 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 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, a support group for families and friends of those with drug addiction, will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John’s Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. Meet at the door by the fountain. 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.
MARCH 25
An ACBL Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. 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.
MARCH 26
4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave.
MARCH 27
The annual CSRA Heart Walk will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 27, at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. For more information or to register, visit www2.heart.org.
MARCH 28
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold a Community Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Perry Memorial Park, 720 Abbeville Ave. N.E. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3.
The Augusta Ballet will perform “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe” at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, 1000 Market St., Evans, Georgia. Tickets range from $96-$111. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thecenterofcc.com.
Friends of North Augusta Animals will hold the 5K Bunny Run Fun Race or Walk from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater, 1001 Center St., North Augusta. Race shirts are guaranteed to everyone who registers by 11:50 p.m. on Feb. 27. Extra shirts, if any, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Packet pickup will be from 4-6 p.m. Fleet Feet Augusta, 229 Furys Ferry Road, Augusta on Friday, March 27, and race morning starting at 7 a.m. Registration prices are $20 for the 5K without a shirt, $35 for the 5K with a shirt through Feb. 27, $40 for the 5K with a shirt from Feb. 28 through race day, and $35 for virtual running through 8 a.m. on race day. For more information or to register, visit bunnyrun5kaugusta.itsyourrace.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.
MARCH 29
MARCH 30
The Triple Crown Golf Classic will be held Monday, March 30, at Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. Entry is $125 per player. Tournament starts with a shotgun start at noon. Registration and payment are due by Monday, March 16. Proceeds benefit the Tri-Development Center and Helping Hands. For more information, visit triplecrownaiken.com.
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.
MARCH 31
Story Time in the Gardens will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, on the lawn of the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Story Time 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 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, a support group for families and friends of those with drug addiction, will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John’s Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. Meet at the door by the fountain. 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.