tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66976588341573249362024-03-14T02:45:07.835-07:00Aiken TodayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-78698220469675952572010-04-21T09:49:00.000-07:002010-04-21T23:12:34.384-07:00Spring Polo Begins!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNaCGSFMCctXcyGGAZ2XCPIEXJzJRCTLkn_9ZB-vOgbVs9XzxccA2GKb3v4EOtWFYdsmMSUBs0BBdkaOs4Ue9Myt3f5a8fyrloduyQZgvh6E-kV90tpoPot_jPG1Nz0N7aUqLl9HtHkKB/s1600/IMG_1028.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSQabHEXa3bHs0kKGQrO0HawhTMXJlWSPG3P8oVbcas2FItcCng4BOjjp2ZbI5Vpre-l4QUqeD3d7igWW5yPPkgHB_0G4j_fo2l9MmVaRU8CrifFhD3qUjs0uKYkTOk1mU2KzIaA66skh/s1600/IMG_3126.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSQabHEXa3bHs0kKGQrO0HawhTMXJlWSPG3P8oVbcas2FItcCng4BOjjp2ZbI5Vpre-l4QUqeD3d7igWW5yPPkgHB_0G4j_fo2l9MmVaRU8CrifFhD3qUjs0uKYkTOk1mU2KzIaA66skh/s400/IMG_3126.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457538973077528370" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The players are ready! The ponies are ready! And after a winter without seeing polo here in Aiken, the spectators are ready!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The Aiken Polo Club's season begins this coming weekend with the 4-goal invitational. Sunday afternoons in Aiken mean polo and<i> Aiken Today</i> looks forward to another fun season of polo in Aiken!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aikenpoloclub.org/">http://www.aikenpoloclub.org/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">302 Polo's season also begins on April 21st with the 14-goal USPA Hall of Fame Challenge tournament.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.302polo.com/tournaments.shtml">http://www.302polo.com/tournaments.shtml</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The season at New Bridge Polo begins on April 24th, with the New Bridge Spring 12-goal Invitational.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.newbridgepolo.com/">http://www.newbridgepolo.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing all the local and visiting teams a great season of polo here in Aiken!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LET'S PLAY !!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNaCGSFMCctXcyGGAZ2XCPIEXJzJRCTLkn_9ZB-vOgbVs9XzxccA2GKb3v4EOtWFYdsmMSUBs0BBdkaOs4Ue9Myt3f5a8fyrloduyQZgvh6E-kV90tpoPot_jPG1Nz0N7aUqLl9HtHkKB/s400/IMG_1028.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457539075463003826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-81846965920719267752010-04-14T09:24:00.000-07:002010-04-20T23:37:06.811-07:00The Lipizzaner Stallions in Aiken<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia, serif;">On April 17th, the world-famous Lipizzaner Stallions will perform in Aiken. If you've never seen these magnificent horses, this is your chance to do so locally. With the riders' finery and the majesty of the horses, the show is one that will be unforgettable.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For a background on the Lipizzaner production, visit their website:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lipizzaner.com/lipizzaner_frameset.asp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">http://www.lipizzaner.com/lipizzaner_frameset.asp</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There will be two shows, at 2 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m., at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. For tickets, contact: (866) 722-8877 or go to the website:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 64); line-height: 23px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); "><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.georgialinatix.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">www.georgialinatix.com</span></span></a></span></i></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></b></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-41980456182616043692010-04-06T09:12:00.000-07:002010-04-09T15:01:45.508-07:00Aiken SPCA's Annual "Barn Tour"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvxugzZJJ9dITPsd9xRz0DZW6yJlcZ_aIUGSzGWw7op1DjqUYcgQuQ6Ykh2AlVlkU_i6CiizAfHE4gmiGajwAEdYVm_8C_uCb8KRend_oCLsgtM6RfT5UJ0VEzaJA_Ik2J_uf13JG0L9F/s1600/IMG_1027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvxugzZJJ9dITPsd9xRz0DZW6yJlcZ_aIUGSzGWw7op1DjqUYcgQuQ6Ykh2AlVlkU_i6CiizAfHE4gmiGajwAEdYVm_8C_uCb8KRend_oCLsgtM6RfT5UJ0VEzaJA_Ik2J_uf13JG0L9F/s400/IMG_1027.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457535807928314546" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The Aiken SPCA's Annual Barn Tour is back again this year! As an event to raise much-needed funds for the Aiken SPCA's animals, the non-profit organization is putting together another Barn Tour after the overwhelming success of the 2 previous tours. This is an interesting tour for seasoned equestrians and novices alike, as well as for those who just enjoy learning more about horses and seeing different barn environments.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On Saturday, April 17th, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., participants can visit 11 barns to see set ups for various equestrian disciplines including polo, dressage, etc. The Barn Tour is a fun way to get around Aiken and have access to barns not otherwise open to the public, meet some of Aiken's equestrian community and, most likely, see some of your friends and neighbors along the way.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Maps with tour information and barn addresses is available upon purchase of a ticket, at the cost of $25, which this year includes lunch, coffee and dessert, as well as equestrian demonstrations. Tickets can be purchased - in advance - at the SPCA Thrift Store, 404 Richland Avenue East, the SPCA, 301 Wire Road, or at Auto Tech, 460 Silver Bluff Road.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For further information: (803) 648-6863.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsh9fs8JTon-XJJSCRDC5X1OaRK_d2xbvseenZepGxkcprZI0A2PhukEJCmF9C9aSRjjHSAKj3XLR7ApP5v3ezGiMR22PDZSKACR4fP9nc3_r_uEt8OjZTJMsrgUPwpjswahdYBK8B1tC0/s1600/IMG_0551.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsh9fs8JTon-XJJSCRDC5X1OaRK_d2xbvseenZepGxkcprZI0A2PhukEJCmF9C9aSRjjHSAKj3XLR7ApP5v3ezGiMR22PDZSKACR4fP9nc3_r_uEt8OjZTJMsrgUPwpjswahdYBK8B1tC0/s400/IMG_0551.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457429363521822834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-52704913895419003312010-04-01T09:51:00.000-07:002010-04-07T12:57:16.304-07:00April and Masters Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_-jpFJv0bbMsdTR_iRTWRtafsK0ulGT99cC9WGCCnDDNamfxYU7RR1jl860zJfm16st_vlkDntSSGBgunCvGFi9_tY8c08YKMw0O1eH57Izcv5-V9P5bw_gk004Crq2ZQeSNNvEPTJz0/s1600/IMG_9735.JPG.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_-jpFJv0bbMsdTR_iRTWRtafsK0ulGT99cC9WGCCnDDNamfxYU7RR1jl860zJfm16st_vlkDntSSGBgunCvGFi9_tY8c08YKMw0O1eH57Izcv5-V9P5bw_gk004Crq2ZQeSNNvEPTJz0/s400/IMG_9735.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456456646206909586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br />Spring is here and Aiken is a rainbow of colors with blooming flowers and trees. Masters Week at the Augusta National is upon us next week and with Aiken only a short hop from Augusta, the town is buzzing with visitors from all over the country in town to see the golf. With a good assortment of charming hotels and inns here in Aiken, the town is nearly, if not completely, sold out. Aiken's downtown restaurants have a vibe that's fun to be around and everyone is in a festive mood. It will be a busy week, the weather is forecast to be postcard perfect and we're all looking forward to some great golf in anticipation of who last year's Masters' winner, Angel Cabrera, will pass along the iconic green jacket to for 2010!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.masters.com/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">http://www.masters.com/index.html</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHywafaxU1JTrzkoJXD6TlEB1UF4rPHZnEW_i6h5OK67YbA2VbYfJYeSg2U9Hb1G6dr7g3-yHrtjhvTH_6ibNOU8_-scb1zNB4r2kiIkrisOJS1XGI_jWUs4rsBIEEo6RJw3E1-9-1Ezs/s1600/IMG_3163.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHywafaxU1JTrzkoJXD6TlEB1UF4rPHZnEW_i6h5OK67YbA2VbYfJYeSg2U9Hb1G6dr7g3-yHrtjhvTH_6ibNOU8_-scb1zNB4r2kiIkrisOJS1XGI_jWUs4rsBIEEo6RJw3E1-9-1Ezs/s400/IMG_3163.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456452610910861474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-39310131574950238692010-03-27T09:38:00.000-07:002010-03-28T14:13:48.842-07:00Easter Dining in Aiken<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizI1opuEX8G2njnPGuHxtJEjp6DklNCfKcJYhDQmlzyRLr0c0kCiyv_TBXdAsQNekxu1kz0gGL7FZfTZIPJtwwjGhTj9oxEoQKicONqVkmKwCZboGL1Ej4wx8oUsep5LVtMClgWYJoNM-g/s1600-h/easter-ham-delish-lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizI1opuEX8G2njnPGuHxtJEjp6DklNCfKcJYhDQmlzyRLr0c0kCiyv_TBXdAsQNekxu1kz0gGL7FZfTZIPJtwwjGhTj9oxEoQKicONqVkmKwCZboGL1Ej4wx8oUsep5LVtMClgWYJoNM-g/s200/easter-ham-delish-lg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451886125808859234" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></span></span><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></span></span><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">With spring upon us, we are looking forward to a number of holidays and occasions and with that comes special meals to celebrate the special days! Here in Aiken, there are plenty of options available based on whether...to cook, or not to cook!</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">For those wishing to dine out to celebrate Easter Sunday, many of Aiken's restaurants are offering holiday menus. Restaurants that will be open on Easter include the following and reservations are highly recommended. Please contact the individual restaurants for their hours of operation on Easter and to make reservations. Links for these restaurants are available on the Links Column on Aiken Today's home page and most feature menus on their websites.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Casabella</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">120 Chesterfield Street SE</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">803-641-3107</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Davor's Cafe</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">The Alley</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">803-641-1909</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">General Elliott Inn</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">939 New Bridge Road (across from New Bridge Polo)</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">803-642-8108</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">(reserved seatings at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm)</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Prime Steakhouse</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">316 Richland Avenue NW</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">803-642-4488</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">The Restaurant at the Willcox</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">100 Colleton Avenue SW</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">803-648-1898</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Travinia</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">470 Fabian Drive</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">803-642-9642</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">For those who enjoy putting together a special holiday meal at home, there are lots of options in Aiken to pick up special gourmet treats while out shopping for the holiday meal. In downtown Aiken, all sorts of delectable food items are available at locations including Plum Pudding, The Curiosity Shop, and What's Cooking.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Happy Easter from the team at Aiken Today! And check back soon for our "Spotlight on Chefs in Aiken" series!</span></span></span></p><p></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77uwsP0AD4hyvfSWBpLC2_Ubkh-K4bTI8Dyx0JvWjpHUrc8q87bSGmlS2EbFkme3CoRmbG0Nje1bfAKSqi7kFhDrXGxvEcei7iwA3zjbW1k3QzwlImF5lz_xrcZqQtqHl8gdsmSYN1eBk/s200/easter-eggs-in-grass.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451887104755196066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-47308864079662372762010-03-23T09:51:00.000-07:002010-03-23T21:02:34.534-07:00Aiken Horse Show this weekend - March 26, 27, 28<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfedCPoE6Lyzne35vmJUzT4GDMUZm7y65QOpqugrOPxMzqqxQwGkebzNf20JBQI0Qozjq24CRZ3Z8wJKSVHtzGCZeY8NozFEyaed1ADZN_s4ZmEx5MS-WN7Y72TMwMy0vDVbjRSZrc6Na/s1600-h/hwf_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfedCPoE6Lyzne35vmJUzT4GDMUZm7y65QOpqugrOPxMzqqxQwGkebzNf20JBQI0Qozjq24CRZ3Z8wJKSVHtzGCZeY8NozFEyaed1ADZN_s4ZmEx5MS-WN7Y72TMwMy0vDVbjRSZrc6Na/s320/hwf_logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452043095342921250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Add Image" border="0" class="gl_photo" />This weekend brings the 94th Annual Aiken Horse Show to benefit the Hitchcock Woods Foundation. The events begin daily on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This year's show is honored to have Mr. Brian Higham, Stud Groom for the Duke of Beaufort, Badminton, England, as Judge.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Luncheon packages are available with seating in the Hitchcock Tent. Please consult the official website for full details: </span></span><a href="http://aikenhorseshow.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">http://aikenhorseshow.org/</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> or call the Hitchcock Woods Foundation at (803) 642-0528.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We look forward to another fine weekend at the Aiken Horse Show.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">See you there!</span></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-22351819887418999912010-03-22T09:41:00.000-07:002010-03-23T21:03:35.498-07:00Pacers and Polo - Saturday, March 27<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJRNQ9aCL8x82EDCJxq-GYCn35V9DSOBr3PA0zXfdDzi33Tra8mqA7xWke91JAK0DkYhRTkzQ8Y3wyat-w-umQ5l5oV264zVk3nl_TPkL1nsIcpyB-FHAXOASGTqen_EgPRKE5J4YtlyQ/s1600-h/thumbnail_default.jpg"></a></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUowzwweT0mOXKJDrpUTLPSNGqLGg6kFLwgxcni6CsIcfThjbHVbRtXD1geZZJI-Xe63xdUX7WYXT0yNc-CZe59E9TGINXGUl7RynX7ljTJSEtayD-6zJkjhyLgeoCNZR8bxP2BRAhIh0/s1600-h/images.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUowzwweT0mOXKJDrpUTLPSNGqLGg6kFLwgxcni6CsIcfThjbHVbRtXD1geZZJI-Xe63xdUX7WYXT0yNc-CZe59E9TGINXGUl7RynX7ljTJSEtayD-6zJkjhyLgeoCNZR8bxP2BRAhIh0/s400/images.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451136364546050354" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The 7th annual event, the 3rd in Aiken's Triple Crown, known as "Pacers and Polo" is set for this coming Saturday, March 27th, at Powderhouse Field. Proceeds from the game support the USC Aiken Pacer Club which is the booster organization of the athletic department. Funds help with scholarships for student-athletes, the athletic awards banquet and general operating expenses.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Gates open at 11 a.m., while the game is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. Ticket options include general admission at $10 for adults, $5 for children at the gate - or in advance at $8 for adults, $5 for children with tickets available at Aiken Drugs on Laurens Street, Floyd & Green Jewelers on Pine Log, and the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center on Whiskey Road. General admission parking is $5 at the gate.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There are also tickets available in advance for the hospitality tent lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse and served at noon, for $70 and the cost includes lunch, beverages, parking and admission to the match. For tent tickets, please call (803) 641-3630.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For those wishing to 'tailgate,' reserved first row parking is available for $100 - which includes admission for 4. For further information and tickets, call (803) 641-3331.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">See you on Saturday!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJRNQ9aCL8x82EDCJxq-GYCn35V9DSOBr3PA0zXfdDzi33Tra8mqA7xWke91JAK0DkYhRTkzQ8Y3wyat-w-umQ5l5oV264zVk3nl_TPkL1nsIcpyB-FHAXOASGTqen_EgPRKE5J4YtlyQ/s320/thumbnail_default.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451138331191555362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 187px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-12735185303111282692010-03-08T09:31:00.000-08:002010-03-21T10:27:56.536-07:00Spring Steeplechase Is Just Around The Corner!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1uIkmRE1JwinRb6cLfiemROo4sowHbu8XzVQ9I7sPlVAf030bTZzLkN__MZPSeTaFhEoaB_j2qBYJ9whaltW4nFXYkdmIxk9DnNS8MszT8bMuuDZmn-FDzK0I5OhIypRtFE9vQAH-8ml/s1600-h/DSC_0027+_1600x1200_.JPG.jpeg"></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjalXupaajpMZGyXrJfFo_ER1cXn1HZpPCbK-ooVdmvKIFIG7eWPBN_D2uruFDwMo3-eDhWv8nhTaQGAlQ_9DJZd8DUnXBWZ9-vVoOeag2wy7obMUAwqWkVIhG-SZRS-hWwLeJqtcYTmqNF/s1600-h/DSC_0027+_1600x1200_.JPG.jpeg"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCTT6ql60XUbcLU1vk7bVm6J_XY6HXjptgS7-QPtSzzYHD9f7GGbc2MQv-AZsskBIQtOGJPDZIPuwMfi_46QOhYWFNh8bEkYYGm1T9IKtJHOn0BmpTCzoGRdsq2zK_66M_nBdYnYOBb_D/s1600-h/IMG_1009.jpg"></a></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbCcS22kzhZEvPNycDLaMAUFuuqJzuCSxkv0XE6Ugax23ReCEdHg0IKjuV3M9Q5CX3JDsth80BrRsSo0Z23c9uXTV4dmcL9sqhCv4j905rCBBzE9JbgyJe7EZEDhjMwVuoRQMgHp0hQ7-/s1600-h/logo.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbCcS22kzhZEvPNycDLaMAUFuuqJzuCSxkv0XE6Ugax23ReCEdHg0IKjuV3M9Q5CX3JDsth80BrRsSo0Z23c9uXTV4dmcL9sqhCv4j905rCBBzE9JbgyJe7EZEDhjMwVuoRQMgHp0hQ7-/s400/logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443848392351847954" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In Aiken, we know spring is not too far off when we turn the calendar to March and see that the Aiken Steeplechase is only a few weeks away. The azaleas all over town will soon be in bloom and filling the landscape with their profusion of vivid colors. This year, Steeplechase weekend is March 19-20. And while this is always an especially festive time here in Aiken and an enjoyable weekend for all who attend, it is also important to remember how Steeplechase weekend benefits the Aiken community-at-large, as profits from the races aid many local charitable organizations with proceeds of past Steeplechase events going to support the Hitchcock Woods Foundation, the Aiken SPCA, Aiken Public Safety Horse Rescue Squad, while this year the races will benefit Helping Hands and the Aiken Rescue Squad.</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Aiken Steeplechase Association was founded in 1930 and has been a highlight of Aiken's equestrian calendar ever since.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1uIkmRE1JwinRb6cLfiemROo4sowHbu8XzVQ9I7sPlVAf030bTZzLkN__MZPSeTaFhEoaB_j2qBYJ9whaltW4nFXYkdmIxk9DnNS8MszT8bMuuDZmn-FDzK0I5OhIypRtFE9vQAH-8ml/s320/DSC_0027+_1600x1200_.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445274847709118610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gates open on Saturday, March 20th at 9:30 a.m., with the Village of Shops opening at 10:00 a.m. General Admission tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate, with children 6 years of age and under admitted free. For further information, call (803) 648-9641.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">See you at the races!</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-17277692789339850192010-03-05T09:50:00.000-08:002010-03-16T12:31:04.114-07:00Relocating to Aiken<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXFZM9JsUDuz6tMP_DRnYGbRtPnMbXXZ6yDyXBiSE8SyYnBm2oa_NhbLB8KBJ-I-a-8rzYzbe94rqKp7YqPvd4CE2tVHbWhPSrKGeOwo0lzu7XzYoVtHHadvdxBfOecL4T2WTIdb74HAs/s1600-h/65705_0.jpg"></a></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieWb-RPNtC2qBJ9cPkQfqJrH7nStTW_rcrMcHI2f616iqNJbhnXN6ygcsG_aThJ94Kq70p4uN4MWVHo8UYNXdiSjHpUoBT1ay3oEFdNwsi4iXX6L97w6obIZI_0r_-E8jLtdoV8ZNuiM5/s1600-h/AK64821_14.JPG.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieWb-RPNtC2qBJ9cPkQfqJrH7nStTW_rcrMcHI2f616iqNJbhnXN6ygcsG_aThJ94Kq70p4uN4MWVHo8UYNXdiSjHpUoBT1ay3oEFdNwsi4iXX6L97w6obIZI_0r_-E8jLtdoV8ZNuiM5/s320/AK64821_14.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444465230444364418" /></a><i><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken Today</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> isn't only for those of us who call Aiken home, either year round or part of the year. It's also designed for those of you who might be considering a move to our special town, to give you a glimpse of what makes Aiken unique. With those who don't (yet!) live in Aiken, this post might provide some helpful information for those planning a visit.</span></span></span></span></div></i><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">One of the busiest times of the year here in Aiken is the beginning of spring when many visitors come to town for events including the nearby Augusta Masters Tournament (</span></span></span><a href="http://www.masters.com/en_US/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.masters.com/en_US/index.html</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> ), the Aiken Spring Steeplechase (</span></span></span><a href="http://www.aikensteeplechase.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.aikensteeplechase.com/</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">) and other local happenings.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB6SQwvGUmgj4mWhXXKK2niwB96vLbdp1PfiQ2fk-KjsZPN4D4nJHU3yAKYMVhlEEQXULCK5Kmnw2u80OVEmIydPgaL2me-U-Yuu9BSIYVWRVWdjVIvlw-HkCCA1yIKvkLcsoY_fBSlqH/s1600-h/AK67789_1.JPG.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB6SQwvGUmgj4mWhXXKK2niwB96vLbdp1PfiQ2fk-KjsZPN4D4nJHU3yAKYMVhlEEQXULCK5Kmnw2u80OVEmIydPgaL2me-U-Yuu9BSIYVWRVWdjVIvlw-HkCCA1yIKvkLcsoY_fBSlqH/s200/AK67789_1.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444472578646191010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">There are a variety of choices for lodging in Aiken, but with the popularity of these events, hotels do sell out quickly. Accommodation options in Aiken include, </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">The Willcox</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">, the </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Hotel Aiken</span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">,</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> the </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Hilton Garden Inn</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">, the </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">General Elliott Inn</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">, </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">and the </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Carriage House Inn</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> which has a location on Laurens Street, Aiken's main downtown thoroughfare for shops and some of Aiken's favorite restaurants. Links to all hotel websites are provided on </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken Today'</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">s home page's Links section.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4isYIbLrWDHYzrfImoKFZZnphyphenhyphenVMc_JJ8mrLOzVP9AcgOAqVJO4knvDamT_7PLJbyUjdt4pU7E2-mzNCNbSbzOtIwpwV8WCrlkjr2rHzLri8HdFJxKCOUE5Vc5Cr591v_8JkawBvCShb/s200/65198_0.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444549078072038114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px; " /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">And speaking of restaurants, you won't lack for fine dining choices while visiting Aiken. We're fortunate here in Aiken to have some of </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken Today's</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> favorite restaurants that feature cuisine that can match up to the best restaurants in any large city. From </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Malia'</span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">s </span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">on Laurens Street that has been in Aiken for over 20 years with its delectable and creative fare, to </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Linda's Bistro</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">, located in a beautifully restored Victorian House with a welcoming dining room featuring excellently prepared dishes, to the Tuscan ambiance of</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Oliva's</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> with its delicious homemade pastas and tasty seafood dishes, to </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">The Restaurant at The Willcox</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> with its tempting menu offerings. And go no further than </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Prime Steakhouse </span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">to enjoy some of Aiken's best steaks, whole lobsters and seafood. No visit to Aiken is complete without a meal at either </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Davor's Cafe</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> located in downtown's Alley which features a tree shaded patio for leisurely </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">al fresco</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> lunches and dinners and the </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Westside Bowery</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">, a downtown restaurant, also with a leafy outdoor patio for those long, leisurely warm weather meals, that's had a presence in Aiken for many years and is on everyone's "Favorites List." For further details, location and contact information for these restaurants, please click on the links provided at the right hand column of </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken Today's</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> home page.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXFZM9JsUDuz6tMP_DRnYGbRtPnMbXXZ6yDyXBiSE8SyYnBm2oa_NhbLB8KBJ-I-a-8rzYzbe94rqKp7YqPvd4CE2tVHbWhPSrKGeOwo0lzu7XzYoVtHHadvdxBfOecL4T2WTIdb74HAs/s200/65705_0.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444465510922554514" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">A visit to our area becomes the first step in relocating to Aiken for many. With Aiken's variety of beautiful houses and land, equestrian communities - including homes and acreage at Barrington Farms, Bridle Creek, Brigadoon and Three Runs Plantation, among others - as well as golf communities & clubs, including Woodside Plantation, the Reserve at Woodside, Cedar Creek to name just a few. Aiken's pastoral surrounding countryside rivals that of any other area in the country, in our opinion. For the most part, Aiken's climate is temperate with the exception of July and August when, most years, temperatures do tend to climb into the 90s (and sometimes beyond). Aiken's winters are traditionally mild, though this February we saw weather at both ends of the spectrum as we had the surprise of a 4-6" snowfall one evening, however that stayed on the ground less than 48 hours, and within a week we were enjoying balmy winter temperatures in the low 70s!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuU2vY-riBU_b8BHr8FdEPrUwdEH5KJhxdZYZ4eenFxuHTTVvKhPv8k76Lsj7KKs_SU2JQ-dLIoV_cpq9uAVL4DSduMWZrNgv_oZHmAVAXsoIPzHg8EwzL4TJBblfwqrm8YQQhbALqTf6w/s200/AK67703_0.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444465845992113394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Residents enjoy countless benefits to living in Aiken - there is, indeed, a true sense of 'community' here and a wide variety of leisure activities are available year round throughout the area. All equestrian disciplines are represented and have a large presence, there are many golf clubs, both private and public, including the prestigious Palmetto Golf Club, established in 1892 and the 2nd oldest golf club in the United States. Tennis is available year round both on public and private courts, as well as many other activities for all interests. The abundance of fine medical and dental professionals and hospitals in the area are other benefits to calling Aiken home.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECt9r0mHpUui_jNSvNKc1rkhliobooe6vKg0lziZHtg0J3ZbOoeop13yOFREeKJvUlBXHKfpm00HQhGww6NA_qc2Uv637TlJPv1Cv2BoeKLoIP82Q9DUGxlGPopPRKnaBCZC6e5AF7Cfi/s200/AK64199_0.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444466233926492898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken has homes and land for all income levels and there are many excellent realtors in Aiken that are true professionals and available to guide any prospective homebuyer to their perfect house or acreage on which to build. </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken Today</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> includes a selection of links (in the Links column at the right of the home page), which changes each month, to local realtors and their websites. There are many buying choices available - whether a "fixer upper" cottage in downtown Aiken, a ready-to-move-into home in one of Aiken's excellent golf or equestrian communities, a horse farm in the countryside along Route 302 - Aiken's "horse corridor," an ex</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">quisitely restored home in downtown's historic or horse district (complete with red clay roads that are gentle on the horses as they make their way from their stables for a ride in nearby Hitchcock Woods), or any of Aiken's other fine real estate options.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_K-pxJqPFljPgs_sHDKdLW0j0hyphenhyphen-FjTGFGc7PeazRfLYb0ek9ji40lDu4hzCV2AZ1pIC6JlW-MOHVljYwrSXDlJxxhpt8BnulZmmH5ErNQkclNPZVYPvTAVDgZNBIvKMKTYTRpu7rDANf/s400/kingsridge_glw6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444555023600240178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">One of Aiken's newest real estate offerings on the market is a recently completed home in the gated community, King's Ridge. This is a </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">stunning home, located in the countryside, yet only a 10-minute drive from Aiken's downtown. There, builder Don Cerra of Cerra Homes, has built, in association with True South Communities (see link), a </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">true</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> Green house with state-of-the-art components incorporating energy efficiency, green building materials and environmentally responsible features. Don has been "building green" for decades, back to when Kermit the Frog was still a tadpole (well, almost)! If your dream home is one which has the latest "green features" for energy efficiency and sits on beau</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">tiful acreage with a pond in a gated community surrounded by countryside and equestrian farms, yet a short drive to Aiken's downtown, email Don Cerra at </span></span></span><a href="mailto:cerrahomes@gforcecable.com"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">cerrahomes@gforcecable.com</span></span></span></i></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">, to make an appointment to see the property. Cerra Homes website is </span></span></span><a href="http://www.cerrahomes.com/Kings_Ridge.php"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.cerrahomes.com/Kings_Ridge.php</span></span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkO7pEIJUACXxhcl-dInO_Tr4Tf9x8-Xy2dvnYKfqjYtG8kjxx6rtMFLKLa13FHemRH5Mho5VLPRwL6RXMf8_Y7P4oNjunNe23-u3GCg6fLMmQ1gtaDfegLE-O2ZvMOui6gC30XDwbk2z/s1600-h/dscf0216_rmtt.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkO7pEIJUACXxhcl-dInO_Tr4Tf9x8-Xy2dvnYKfqjYtG8kjxx6rtMFLKLa13FHemRH5Mho5VLPRwL6RXMf8_Y7P4oNjunNe23-u3GCg6fLMmQ1gtaDfegLE-O2ZvMOui6gC30XDwbk2z/s320/dscf0216_rmtt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444554750359963842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken has such a variety of housing choices at every price level that there is surely the perfect home for anyone considering relocation to our fine community.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Hopefully, the links provided will cover anything and everything that a potential visitor to Aiken might want to know. If not, please feel free to contact us at </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Aiken Today</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> so that we might answer your questions and/or direct you to the right place that can.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">We look forward to seeing you soon in Aiken!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRm4XUBt_8G07xsI49s8MAEq-9K5kv44gZo0vgteD2c03qph7ABIkBmsolzn9zErjQ8PDXFg5mqtotwvEPo4XmYDrICPDJ4hC5Eww6J3FR8R9dIssHpqOV4RintaIlvshDWHArbUwcGw_/s320/Morgan-Circle-Fountain-Aiken-South-Carolina_mr.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444550837811659506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-36705822831610559082010-03-01T09:06:00.000-08:002010-03-16T12:32:23.127-07:00Juilliard in Aiken!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAzn0b0DkG7_8INR3Q85UmEP6UILItIxJHpz0p_7IpHUK9eGh7aoJsO1QLd23d3HSnv0O0ui6pKAGQzJ4K2R6yKUa0gcHNU8-rz8A-gk2j88D2N06rN1a_2SqzYG8XMfJBi9eqKz8uNWB/s1600-h/index_2010_banner.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAzn0b0DkG7_8INR3Q85UmEP6UILItIxJHpz0p_7IpHUK9eGh7aoJsO1QLd23d3HSnv0O0ui6pKAGQzJ4K2R6yKUa0gcHNU8-rz8A-gk2j88D2N06rN1a_2SqzYG8XMfJBi9eqKz8uNWB/s400/index_2010_banner.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437234585467616770" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The talented musicians of the "Juilliard in Aiken" series are returning to Aiken and are performing at various venues from March 8-12. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of, among others, Greg Smith and Steve Naifeh, owners of Joye Cottage, concertgoers will be able to attend scheduled performances at places around Aiken to enjoy music by the visiting students from the Juillard School, one of the most prestigious music academies in the world.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Details of area concerts and events are available on the Festival's website, along with ticketing information. Please log on to </span></span><a href="http://juilliardinaiken.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">http://juilliardinaiken.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The 2010's Festival commemorative poster (pictured below) is available for $10.00 at any of the festival sites.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRp2sWvC9peTozWRwvZwoGxHI6qtzrBG-JqjAb25q2itWj3EWlxrBQ6LyDlENziXv206jjYFTDs1Tm9XCXF_gg_MCVeR3BvZoRbZcO5harHGPxxqKUqUYdHYdhX-U91wTxG2165Lbbmi1/s400/juilliard_2010poster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437236969282087778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px; " /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-54948949870426956682010-02-26T09:49:00.000-08:002010-03-16T12:31:31.428-07:00Gala to benefit the U.S. Equestrian Team for the Olympics<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicC-7iZdbOb_b9j95Ke_1IBgY65NF3QCc5we74QrtOcmKE3R3QX-ci63h-8IrNgVQGvSOmjFsXMUYUqTzXiiNLXna6tzcblHUE8EWbJWHe7-Jc0PfnwjxCY5h6LHvi2GLKb2Fishi-ahtA/s1600-h/IMG_0571.jpg"></a></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TwQ4OibblhR-DhF0iEhUgWmatarqUCqTv62SzXTTrwJDBhj9nu4XVKx4L-4KVhwG63bXh8Lr4B-jjMqrvCEYtQkCeKOuuWkDe31Y5r41U9yISh-GMox3lPhHC1PtJvOytZ_VVfgAnnsg/s1600-h/IMG_0566.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TwQ4OibblhR-DhF0iEhUgWmatarqUCqTv62SzXTTrwJDBhj9nu4XVKx4L-4KVhwG63bXh8Lr4B-jjMqrvCEYtQkCeKOuuWkDe31Y5r41U9yISh-GMox3lPhHC1PtJvOytZ_VVfgAnnsg/s400/IMG_0566.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444876758308957186" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On Tuesday, March 9th, at 7:30 p.m., you can join in and be part of a special event happening just moments away from downtown Aiken - the 3rd Annual Olympic Gala at Bridle Creek's Equestrian Development to benefit the U.S. Eventing High Performance Programs and the United States Equestrian Team Foundation.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tickets, for $55, are available at Meybohm's downtown office, located at 142 Laurens Street, NW. For further information, please call (803) 644-1700.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This will be a festive gathering (cocktail attire, please) in the company of many of Aiken's equestrian community and the evening includes "heavy hors d'oeuvres," open bar and dancing. There will also be a raffle and silent auction as part of the evening.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If you've not yet been out to see the Bridle Creek equestrian community, which is the winter training facility to Philip and Evie Dutton, this is the perfect opportunity for a visit </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to support the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For more information about Bridle Creek, visit their website at </span></span><a href="http://www.bridlecreekaiken.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">www.bridlecreekaiken.com</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicC-7iZdbOb_b9j95Ke_1IBgY65NF3QCc5we74QrtOcmKE3R3QX-ci63h-8IrNgVQGvSOmjFsXMUYUqTzXiiNLXna6tzcblHUE8EWbJWHe7-Jc0PfnwjxCY5h6LHvi2GLKb2Fishi-ahtA/s400/IMG_0571.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444876764999712770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 212px; " /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-73297156658697189422010-02-22T09:50:00.000-08:002010-03-02T16:17:08.802-08:00Walking through Aiken's history<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimcdMTV4OJxDJTQF4rSgx1UGTEcL6TRhjPVBHatWTX6yV-_6w1-MjAIShyPiLnuvMWv7pb8epL6OSFKN3aMAxLuq-c8fZW33HccnbT2WG4QeqSqv3YruzML2N9F9UWqavW2GhQE4b1plzg/s1600-h/IMG_3919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimcdMTV4OJxDJTQF4rSgx1UGTEcL6TRhjPVBHatWTX6yV-_6w1-MjAIShyPiLnuvMWv7pb8epL6OSFKN3aMAxLuq-c8fZW33HccnbT2WG4QeqSqv3YruzML2N9F9UWqavW2GhQE4b1plzg/s400/IMG_3919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438872037004823346" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 64); line-height: 23px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:16px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">An interesting and unique walking tour of some of Aiken's historical locations has been organized by the "Celebrate Aiken" organization, established to commemorate Aiken's 175th anniversary this year.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Being held on February 27, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., this</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> self-guided walking tour featuring 13 locations throughout downtown Aiken each with site docents to share historical information about the properties. Tour locations include, among others, the Old Aiken Post Office, a landmark in downtown Aiken, the Holley Building on Laurens Street, The Willcox, and churches including Aiken's oldest, St. Thaddeus, built in 1842, the Wesley United Methodist Church, built in 1855, and All Saints Anglican Church, built in the 1930s. Each of the tour locations have numerous historical features and stories that the docents will be discussing with tour participants. The tour will begin at Aiken Preparatory School, located at 619 Barnwell Avenue. A tour brochure and map will be available there, as well as parking. For those not wishing to walk, city tour buses will be available to transport people between the tour sites. At the completion of the tour, participants will be serenaded by the Aiken Choral Society at Rose Hill Estate, at 4:15 p.m. Drinks and food will be available there for purchase.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and about in Aiken, enjoy a walk through the town and visit and learn the history of sites that some of us might pass every day. Fingers crossed it will be a clement day!</span></span></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-22608023136541038322010-02-01T12:32:00.000-08:002010-05-03T12:51:21.008-07:00Formerly posted "Getting to Know..." Businesses of the Month<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBkekLZ7noVMc7dNA3WnhJa1mSzs3LQTKWcoYVJ-iNbANUaQtmK2EIkYdpNU-Xax4eU4YbiAGqfr8LPOuw4mgxwAAwaMApMILjqIjPbW2ZhMoprFbLV2tl23qgrDBExdV8gxVBR4VWwDD/s1600/logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBkekLZ7noVMc7dNA3WnhJa1mSzs3LQTKWcoYVJ-iNbANUaQtmK2EIkYdpNU-Xax4eU4YbiAGqfr8LPOuw4mgxwAAwaMApMILjqIjPbW2ZhMoprFbLV2tl23qgrDBExdV8gxVBR4VWwDD/s320/logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467133229742327554" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px; "><div class="widget Text" id="Text3" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 13px; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-left: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">New Bridge Polo is located at</span></span></span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">862 New Bridge Road</span></span></span></i></div><h2 class="title" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(128, 0, 64); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(803) 648-3699</span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="title" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(128, 0, 64); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "></span>New Bridge Polo & Country Club, established in 2000 by Russ McCall & Matias Magrini, is one of Aiken's favorite locations for polo. Located only a few minutes from downtown Aiken, New Bridge Polo is situated within an 861-acre development which features world-class polo fields in a private, gated community. With a number of homes and residential lots still available, you, too, can call this equestrian community home.</span></span></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*****</span></span></span></div></div></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeNCfP6MdJrqBLR8aVS8KSSY8fIaJBOAsGzvy3esYdIwrvhZAC5Bg1lTBCbUyLk2c1aTFchnrxjlRqNhearhelWoMGG_gj3LN4Z4WBZYi6sbAo97UMHzco3N0LD8ZjBzSfJgz7jcH5Ul4/s1600-h/BanksMillFeeds_logo-150x90.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeNCfP6MdJrqBLR8aVS8KSSY8fIaJBOAsGzvy3esYdIwrvhZAC5Bg1lTBCbUyLk2c1aTFchnrxjlRqNhearhelWoMGG_gj3LN4Z4WBZYi6sbAo97UMHzco3N0LD8ZjBzSfJgz7jcH5Ul4/s320/BanksMillFeeds_logo-150x90.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449318625803609314" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Banks Mill Feed is located at</span></span></span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1270 Banks Mill Road in Aiken,</span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">803-641-0007</span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Banks Mill Feed has been serving Aiken's equestrian community since 1996, manufacturing and using only the highest quality ingredients for horses that benefits the horses, their owners and trainers.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*****</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18aVnwXxscNDUChg9gbH-sivHicpZCi47IKY3im0O0cby6PLdjDGkl-2P-xu1RsLMRda_cAKLgUWxRM0NC7KhJGwOgURwQaRRmLFvhp38OPEx5u7bdRMqfcyFMckccBRZJymM8Mvwrm-J/s1600-h/Website_Header_Right.gif.jpeg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 141px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18aVnwXxscNDUChg9gbH-sivHicpZCi47IKY3im0O0cby6PLdjDGkl-2P-xu1RsLMRda_cAKLgUWxRM0NC7KhJGwOgURwQaRRmLFvhp38OPEx5u7bdRMqfcyFMckccBRZJymM8Mvwrm-J/s400/Website_Header_Right.gif.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444881031264706738" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Curiosity Shop</span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Located at 202 Richland Avenue West</span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(803) 644-0004</span></span></span></i></div><div><a href="http://www.curiosityshoptea.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.curiosityshoptea.com</span></span></span></i></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aiken's Curiosity Shop, opened in 1998 by owners John Heaton and Amy Neely, is a treasure trove of hard to find items from Britain and beyond. Whether you're in the market for your stash of favorite English tea, lemon curd, or any variety of delectable grocery items the shop stocks, it is impossible to leave the Curiosity Shop empty handed. Also the perfect place for gifts, the shop has a large assortment of food, gifts, jewelry and knick knacks from Great Britain, Ireland, and beyond</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*****</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh325tTErpoEtR4UonVKBzRFFxX8HYb_fCn24CKMPezlZFY3JRQDiL3OZO4n6ye_d2lAx3MPTD1kvjP3M7PBn-SQ3eBvMakvP7K1ECsHnHGp7a_qEeTNYfgSt9-XkLydliLT1ysoYNkR2HC/s1600-h/indexbottom.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh325tTErpoEtR4UonVKBzRFFxX8HYb_fCn24CKMPezlZFY3JRQDiL3OZO4n6ye_d2lAx3MPTD1kvjP3M7PBn-SQ3eBvMakvP7K1ECsHnHGp7a_qEeTNYfgSt9-XkLydliLT1ysoYNkR2HC/s320/indexbottom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444882189900860194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Linda's Bistro</span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">135 York Street SE</span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(803) 648-4853</span></span></span></i></div><div><a href="http://www.lindasbistro-aiken.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.lindasbistro-aiken.co</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">m</span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Located in a lovely Victorian-style house in downtown Aiken, the dining room at Linda's Bistro is one of </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aiken Today's</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> favorite places for dinner. Linda's seasonal menus reflect the freshest ingredients and delicious menu items, from seafood and chops to scrumptious pastas and risottos. This restaurant is one of Aiken's favorites!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*****</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrGRm0nZiP4t2TPh-F04VgFKki883Y6b1NTRRxwLiUosWTd-feZPvK4mBOhU-Ui8UAkeER2bjGUVSc96h_a06vUO-MrP7sQ9Ac_bNOLhmhSwaZdFKSSLZadaURU50VknCvCsPWm5S11vY/s1600-h/PPY_GL_175.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrGRm0nZiP4t2TPh-F04VgFKki883Y6b1NTRRxwLiUosWTd-feZPvK4mBOhU-Ui8UAkeER2bjGUVSc96h_a06vUO-MrP7sQ9Ac_bNOLhmhSwaZdFKSSLZadaURU50VknCvCsPWm5S11vY/s320/PPY_GL_175.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444885802280143634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 175px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Plum Pudding Gourmet Kitchen Shop</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">101 Laurens Street NW</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(803) 644-4600</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.plumpuddingkitchen.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.plumpuddingkitchen.com</span></span></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Plum Pudding is ground zero for anyone who likes to cook or eat! This shop is packed wall-to-wall with tempting delights from sauces to flavored oils to baking mixes. Plum Pudding is also Aiken's outpost for kitchen gadgets, fine dinnerware and cookware, cutlery and glassware, as well as a wide range of gift items including a full line of Vietri products, Votivo candles, and Juliska linens. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*****</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-69940989338478995632010-01-06T09:51:00.000-08:002010-03-02T16:18:33.735-08:00Baby, it's cold outside!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTykcJfSPTMVBdyGnSWD9crSlIeUENfkQ-j4KaeIxLkRwp6J5c5mhxFzmHxT4dAfBqAVS1_IbhcR-uj4LHAVoIsa2f712LxAas2Eug3ZlFm1h9JNHxAfqArAI3S-nO92MjnGGdg9GSIzU/s1600-h/IMG_3034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTykcJfSPTMVBdyGnSWD9crSlIeUENfkQ-j4KaeIxLkRwp6J5c5mhxFzmHxT4dAfBqAVS1_IbhcR-uj4LHAVoIsa2f712LxAas2Eug3ZlFm1h9JNHxAfqArAI3S-nO92MjnGGdg9GSIzU/s400/IMG_3034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423768830439279826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Happy New Year from Aiken Today --</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aiken is really feeling the chill, not as bad as some colder areas of the country, but this week it certainly doesn't feel much like the South! The tree limb's are bare, much of the countryside's beautiful rolling pastures have that winter "brown" look and it seems that the best place to spot green is on Aiken's golf courses. Even in these cold temps, there are golfers out there braving the chill.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The days are brisk and sunny, while the nights have dipped down into the teens and there's even a forecast calling for a 50% chance of snow and/or sleet tomorrow night. Not exactly the norm for Aiken. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So stay warm, have a cup of hot chocolate, throw another log on the fire. And if you do have do be out on the roads, take very good care not only in case of snow or sleet, but for any unexpected "black ice."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-24316718717587577392009-12-15T09:45:00.000-08:002010-03-02T16:17:46.262-08:00The holidays are upon us<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The holidays are now upon us! Downtown Aiken has a festive feel with "Holly Days" live music greeting weekend shoppers on Laurens Street. The Christmas tree at the intersection of Laurens & Richland is aglow at night. And walking through Hopeland Gardens while it is lit up with thousands of twinkling lights being serenaded with Christmas carols is an annual treat for those of us in Aiken and those who visit.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">While we have all had a challenging year, there is still much to be thankful for. We look forward to a peaceful and healthy New Year in 2010. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Warm holiday wishes to all.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The team at </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aiken Today</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-38279193004019673792009-10-19T11:21:00.000-07:002010-03-02T16:19:24.242-08:00A Busy October<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0r43p619qxpotSafYP1QNa55psknXDd2woetNCuEDW8DwRqApEqPivjpEHxeKDSRbwto8cIeedRQgkXPZUt2cozxn67y4CgjHQc40hVf6QlKQ_uN09O1iU9zrL1EWE-OXtxibfEMmJYA/s1600-h/IMG_3955.JPG"></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Of all the months of the year, it always seems as though, in Aiken, October is the busiest month. There are always so many options for things to do, there is never enough time to take advantage of all the opportunities for activities in Aiken.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">October is our favorite time of the year for Hitchcock Woods - there is no better place in Aiken, right in the center of town, to enjoy nature.<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Earlier in the month, St. Mary's ushered in October with its 21st annual Chocolate Festival - a day for sampling all sorts of chocolate baked goods and desserts, activities for children of all ages, and a chance to spend what was a beautiful, early autumn day with friends on the tree shaded grounds of the church on York Street.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For so many people here in town that are polo enthusiasts, October brings high goal matches as part of 302 Polo's regular schedule. In addition to the weekly games at Whitney and Powderhouse fields, there is the opportunity to see players with higher handicaps play matches at New Bridge Polo Club and at Meadow Hill. October saw two exciting tournaments -- the Monty Waterbury and the Silver Cup. We in Aiken are lucky to play host to two such prestigious tournaments. Both were held at New Bridge and afforded all spectators non-stop action on the field.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This coming weekend brings the Fall Steeplechase over at Ford Conger Field. Not as high octane as the Spring Steeplechase, but a full day of events and races are on tap and will surely provide a great day at the races.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Downtown Aiken is busy in October with sidewalk sales, art festivals and the Flavors of Fall activities set for Saturday, the 25th. October wraps up with downtown's annual Halloween festivities on Newberry Street.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">With holiday time fast approaching, there is no better time to remember to spread good cheer to those in need. This blog features various local charitable organizations that will welcome donations, goods and volunteers to help, not only around the holidays, but year round. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This year, instead of getting all the people on your lists gifts wrapped up in a box, why not consider giving some friends, family and colleagues the gift of sponsoring a horse at Equine Rescue. These wonderful horses can be "sponsored," for a month, or the entire year, providing food and care, through the excellent program available at Equine Rescue -- </span></span><a href="http://www.aikenequinerescue.com/Adopt_a_Horse.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.aikenequinerescue.com/Adopt_a_Horse.html</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. For further information, call 803-643-1850.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0r43p619qxpotSafYP1QNa55psknXDd2woetNCuEDW8DwRqApEqPivjpEHxeKDSRbwto8cIeedRQgkXPZUt2cozxn67y4CgjHQc40hVf6QlKQ_uN09O1iU9zrL1EWE-OXtxibfEMmJYA/s400/IMG_3955.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395529248269140178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">M.M.</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-18976442493048813972009-09-28T09:30:00.000-07:002010-03-02T16:19:39.124-08:00The Willcox has opened its new restaurant!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4IC7CmDJp1JLKhtzAwJTNEnB1CjYcQ7cAAVTcrnllWmI1-QRMT9bGZ322ox3jsjLy2F4IJW0NGakJKaYlEP1USEIkCMxrj5khlK0rm-c_wiQvCsQE9qMm82qRMUKKCwfbRySJDcUr9A-/s1600-h/IMG_3919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4IC7CmDJp1JLKhtzAwJTNEnB1CjYcQ7cAAVTcrnllWmI1-QRMT9bGZ322ox3jsjLy2F4IJW0NGakJKaYlEP1USEIkCMxrj5khlK0rm-c_wiQvCsQE9qMm82qRMUKKCwfbRySJDcUr9A-/s400/IMG_3919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389955284460156882" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Willcox, Aiken's landmark inn, has recently opened its new restaurant, </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Restaurant at The Willcox, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">with Executive Chef Regan Browell, a native of New Zealand, at the helm</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a brunch being served on Sundays from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. and dinner from 5:00-10 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Also being offered at </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Restaurant at The Willcox, </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">for groups of 10 or more, is both morning and afternoon tea with a very tempting selection of sweets and pastries. This is the perfect venue to meet business clients in a relaxed setting and for ladies groups, bridal and baby showers and birthday celebrations to gather for tea and sweets in a comfortable setting right in the center of town.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This restaurant, with its delectable assortment of menu items, is a welcome addition to Aiken. Menus can be viewed on-line at the restaurant's website.</span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For reservations or more information, call 803-648-1898 or visit the restaurant's website at:</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.therestaurantatw.com./"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.therestaurantatw.com.</span></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-58695423777764778632009-09-04T09:43:00.000-07:002010-03-02T16:19:56.577-08:00A Happy & Safe Labor Day Weekend to All<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now that Labor Day is upon us, I guess that means summer is officially at its end for 2009. Hard to believe - because it just flew by this year! While here in Aiken, we're certainly in store for many more weeks of summer-like weather, fall is, indeed, here.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This weekend, I will be in downtown Aiken checking out what is on offer at the various shops participating in the annual </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Labor Day Sidewalk Sale</span></span></i></b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> It's always an enjoyable morning or afternoon strolling along Laurens, as well as the side streets, stopping in at the shops. Heading into the 3-day holiday, it's the perfect time while downtown to stop in </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">at</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cote Designs</span></span></i></b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, s</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ay hello to Karin and her staff, and take home a colorful bunch of flowers to enjoy over the weekend!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For those more inclined to spend their Labor Day weekend just kicking back, there's no need to cook on Monday! Don't forget about the</span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The 2nd Annual </span></span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"A Hard Day at Labor" BBQ Cook-off</span></span></i></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">on Newberry Street - beginning at 11 a.m. and until 1 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(or until all the BBQ is gone!)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To Benefit the United Way of Aiken County</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For more information please contact Richard Pearce at (803) 642-7654</span></span></i></span></span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And there's no shortage of places here in Aiken to sit down, kick back and take time out to enjoy and savor the day!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5A9DlPssXhyqRJXcBz8srBZaxbBKcM1OmlyMXmMr4VfCHQ63FZZq4WALDLoijDjwqM1df_oUM_26wa70u8Ws5DlJTio2YqPWJ_0UEzQTbixfjdP55Wnz3VArxFBYrvILCM9aHehHHUA75/s1600-h/IMG_3920.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5A9DlPssXhyqRJXcBz8srBZaxbBKcM1OmlyMXmMr4VfCHQ63FZZq4WALDLoijDjwqM1df_oUM_26wa70u8Ws5DlJTio2YqPWJ_0UEzQTbixfjdP55Wnz3VArxFBYrvILCM9aHehHHUA75/s400/IMG_3920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375892089495997010" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7tAGyLnVqNutb0J5n0RkfNJkz0D1XWf6LTrOfsDXW328un0ZNwR3g0B9M2VU7dwYToXkSCL3l6AmCpF9ffrNQ9ArAXwMnJS34XEQ69PzxxkL0G-YHfAWNRv0QYbM30PHQoktC_fMl0jv/s1600-h/IMG_3950.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7tAGyLnVqNutb0J5n0RkfNJkz0D1XWf6LTrOfsDXW328un0ZNwR3g0B9M2VU7dwYToXkSCL3l6AmCpF9ffrNQ9ArAXwMnJS34XEQ69PzxxkL0G-YHfAWNRv0QYbM30PHQoktC_fMl0jv/s400/IMG_3950.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375892083030028434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-80988837984097870972009-08-17T09:48:00.000-07:002009-08-30T13:27:47.876-07:00Fall Polo --<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Unbelievable as it seems, according to the calendar, summer is nearly over. So, that means -- fall polo! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It will surely be another good season - everyone can enjoy the polo...the people, the horses, and even some lucky dogs!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmK-lwxaOz4p9U3zDiorsN_QnsX7BcME0AlUxXlStVD6PzJePCC1Ofmr4w_pnhdVH9xAwmK5vejgyOGv2ZLpLMDK-25Gop_XllTWNKZm8nlTclNqTgl7FOopmGibCPXzXeZ5aj3Mjyc4aI/s1600-h/IMG_3315.JPG"><img style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmK-lwxaOz4p9U3zDiorsN_QnsX7BcME0AlUxXlStVD6PzJePCC1Ofmr4w_pnhdVH9xAwmK5vejgyOGv2ZLpLMDK-25Gop_XllTWNKZm8nlTclNqTgl7FOopmGibCPXzXeZ5aj3Mjyc4aI/s400/IMG_3315.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375139941561259266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjo8ehSrNL6Fi9sohyphenhyphenTPlI2bXjdW4iGFc9G-K52BGAzHmYwpQyzl8nBeFmc7ZC5TzzNE0-EfNGS4aEMzEeyvI11rm-BkVDuZcV6sgy5pZ4LXYxwexfhMfmDAFNbQ6K-SMBbMEwNiJgCc4/s1600-h/IMG_2834.JPG"><img style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjo8ehSrNL6Fi9sohyphenhyphenTPlI2bXjdW4iGFc9G-K52BGAzHmYwpQyzl8nBeFmc7ZC5TzzNE0-EfNGS4aEMzEeyvI11rm-BkVDuZcV6sgy5pZ4LXYxwexfhMfmDAFNbQ6K-SMBbMEwNiJgCc4/s400/IMG_2834.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375139932589888834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDANnTPRCz8wiKGfLQgU_svcnywXEMQ9UICX_aNZfSbjFFBm61ZP8QHqW9_pH9LBpUCv5p5J_DdGriiy2-_IXiopLx_V4qxGe_wR4nzMvCfOe3aOnDakxwwPWIhox_fiDYrefbgNYvhBWr/s1600-h/IMG_1006.JPG"><img style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDANnTPRCz8wiKGfLQgU_svcnywXEMQ9UICX_aNZfSbjFFBm61ZP8QHqW9_pH9LBpUCv5p5J_DdGriiy2-_IXiopLx_V4qxGe_wR4nzMvCfOe3aOnDakxwwPWIhox_fiDYrefbgNYvhBWr/s400/IMG_1006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375139928400830962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The first Sunday game for Aiken Polo Club </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.aikenpoloclub.org/">http://www.aikenpoloclub.org/</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">at </span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Whitney Field is on Sunday, September 6th, at 3 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Hope there is a great turnout for the first game of autumn!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">New Bridge begins its fall season this year with the first game on September 16!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.newbridgepolo.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.newbridgepolo.com</span></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">302 Polo begins its season on September 21, with the weekend final (on Saturday, September 26th, at 3 p.m.), of the Ladies Invitational Tournament to benefit the National Breast Center Foundation </span></span><a href="http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/</span></span></i></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. The tournament is being sponsored by MavOffice.com. The link for more information and to order tickets in advance is </span></span><a href="http://www.302polo.com/AEC_ALI_NBCF_tournament.shtml"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.302polo.com/AEC_ALI_NBCF_tournament.shtm</span></span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">l </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Let's hope the polo match benefit this year is a sell-out - it will be an afternoon full of exciting polo, catching up with friends after the summer, with proceeds going to a very deserving and worthy cause.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">See you the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">re!</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-9669264258006277672009-08-10T09:26:00.000-07:002009-10-07T14:20:06.828-07:00A few images of Aiken --<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Banksia,</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">the Aiken County Historical Museum,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">home of the annual </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Aiken Garden Show</span></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and many other events throughout the year, including</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">being one of the featured locations for</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">the annual </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Juilliard in Aiken</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> week</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QNH7jQ0iIRNFnUmLfNrM-zrTcI437vO5cRkSwSwsVhdW2hgdqkboHs75ulqCYkxDFsPXUp26SblZd5bZa4-i9mNddpTu84Tx35yhzrKzM4jVRjhglHEiZNAC1fArSzpFsAcIcqgAC6Kh/s1600-h/IMG_3936.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QNH7jQ0iIRNFnUmLfNrM-zrTcI437vO5cRkSwSwsVhdW2hgdqkboHs75ulqCYkxDFsPXUp26SblZd5bZa4-i9mNddpTu84Tx35yhzrKzM4jVRjhglHEiZNAC1fArSzpFsAcIcqgAC6Kh/s400/IMG_3936.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375845689342191298" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The Willcox, Aiken's historic inn, built in 1898</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoZhFRbOV08xOi5cZSphe4Ln07r4iDEO5xF9_a-WTGUk4fZkFSD7OI1XwmbZ2mB3fznMoB4SbJIZ3816kqndFJHzkQHeEH1Pl2TD2jArmbAFjlD8oik35e7sgvYuVE4FC8QgHsdTgbjkn/s1600-h/IMG_3917.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoZhFRbOV08xOi5cZSphe4Ln07r4iDEO5xF9_a-WTGUk4fZkFSD7OI1XwmbZ2mB3fznMoB4SbJIZ3816kqndFJHzkQHeEH1Pl2TD2jArmbAFjlD8oik35e7sgvYuVE4FC8QgHsdTgbjkn/s400/IMG_3917.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375845688925229890" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The tree-shaded lane known as "The Alley" in</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">downtown Aiken</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4_YwdVNgjxfazfHWqJh-PWnXgo92DVIvmcI0Mio7Xc_hEchCnfrgqxeJ5TpooLD4s0l5sTmTzcnZbBXIwSxSz6WqjvYPgFxoXky-fGOkLB6UYTCaQ5-H7tTQp2tKDhLNfwtk7OU_fH9i/s1600-h/IMG_1907.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4_YwdVNgjxfazfHWqJh-PWnXgo92DVIvmcI0Mio7Xc_hEchCnfrgqxeJ5TpooLD4s0l5sTmTzcnZbBXIwSxSz6WqjvYPgFxoXky-fGOkLB6UYTCaQ5-H7tTQp2tKDhLNfwtk7OU_fH9i/s400/IMG_1907.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375122513636752466" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Enjoying a leisurely summer lunch on </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">the back patio at the </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">West Side Bowery</span></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0_KJW_-WiYvfnX1_QEF-M5JMxbhyphenhyphenZkRqka3WumzV9SeURh7-CMybW3CC3fzMuB5x8KxWayuT6aC3-n5ZUbxgo40UvxJxR3N1jxySw0Yti_U8VpEMA_GkonYfMjJiEBU0Ox1GOlAFpnri/s1600-h/IMG_1911.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0_KJW_-WiYvfnX1_QEF-M5JMxbhyphenhyphenZkRqka3WumzV9SeURh7-CMybW3CC3fzMuB5x8KxWayuT6aC3-n5ZUbxgo40UvxJxR3N1jxySw0Yti_U8VpEMA_GkonYfMjJiEBU0Ox1GOlAFpnri/s400/IMG_1911.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375120868016162258" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"></p><div style="text-align: center; "><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">While Aiken’s real estate market offers properties in all price ranges, some of the higher priced homes around town can easily match up, stone for stone and brick for brick, with homes and estates in the toniest of East and West Coast enclaves</span></span></p></div><p></p></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_0OfZBTSJMRWH_b-jGtM_3C9oqaYnbVSjX23J6E_EdPreXZ33xQF0rctCxi6af9nM51DPXyp7zeHfrE63eCYcSG4nAQ0bLzXbTlFXGvD0Ys-FsSHrQF1CKwKxX75L8uZu9bxgO1FtH8k/s1600-h/IMG_1916.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_0OfZBTSJMRWH_b-jGtM_3C9oqaYnbVSjX23J6E_EdPreXZ33xQF0rctCxi6af9nM51DPXyp7zeHfrE63eCYcSG4nAQ0bLzXbTlFXGvD0Ys-FsSHrQF1CKwKxX75L8uZu9bxgO1FtH8k/s400/IMG_1916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375119609442775570" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANBGOyN7sP8xb0erMIVZVJT9rZHGkZaJ5-VuOEmd1Kxg07HclbHbe6l9zvoQOdCl89ZraRyfweRE4C1ZVel2BFtEgLWvIX_FS4hZOkIh1wOUopfYuY_8AafoNcU1Ucp6L4lNninQNle5m/s1600-h/IMG_1900.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANBGOyN7sP8xb0erMIVZVJT9rZHGkZaJ5-VuOEmd1Kxg07HclbHbe6l9zvoQOdCl89ZraRyfweRE4C1ZVel2BFtEgLWvIX_FS4hZOkIh1wOUopfYuY_8AafoNcU1Ucp6L4lNninQNle5m/s400/IMG_1900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375119599413105906" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zJj8YpDTnzHRBbLCMxBSnHm-BjU9IYhRUgSFWIN9qlPwPZHLB8ccg7hx6nkQGIMVDroIbp4xdENbLp3c5nstmD8SxG3BOzdZt5whphEh-241qHgnnB51xZECsyR78Y9wuJYq9j5sK1X-/s1600-h/IMG_1897.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zJj8YpDTnzHRBbLCMxBSnHm-BjU9IYhRUgSFWIN9qlPwPZHLB8ccg7hx6nkQGIMVDroIbp4xdENbLp3c5nstmD8SxG3BOzdZt5whphEh-241qHgnnB51xZECsyR78Y9wuJYq9j5sK1X-/s400/IMG_1897.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375118912673859346" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Amongst some of the most charming homes in Aiken</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">are those located in the Historic and Horse Districts. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> There are many exquisite homes and</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">cottages that have been lovingly restored.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGULfw7K6U2IW__PlSXhRflCmO-HimjNyMwHmDbHUwKMvWfv-I0AiJV8K_EDpWROgOy82sOW4thhSXuprEnY5maSK8KaIJdevmLS2RvUJ3kN2VC_fx6wUjrm4pcMgCXMVdX8n9R3_bdBzI/s1600-h/IMG_2182.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div></span></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For polo enthusiasts, there are even homes</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">right on the field out at </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">New Bridge Polo and Country Club</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlVvw_YUXzBtw2RnuAaz6grYor8L4l4WJ11_vmEsXyvksL7nirvRliDgYi7Wuyntz_79cD8O4Lcpq3tZh3D2VqkBEmcmBqXavqfWsrW6kW-XRY079hUzulVdpe2V4tzA_caap-iUm-83k/s1600-h/IMG_1303.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlVvw_YUXzBtw2RnuAaz6grYor8L4l4WJ11_vmEsXyvksL7nirvRliDgYi7Wuyntz_79cD8O4Lcpq3tZh3D2VqkBEmcmBqXavqfWsrW6kW-XRY079hUzulVdpe2V4tzA_caap-iUm-83k/s400/IMG_1303.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375090513301437538" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The majestic, 100-year old oaks along South Boundary Avenue</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir732UzMOCRhbEkPShHmCrBDkS_lJU_sDEl_jyz88lJxjSFhIj3VQgKu0HoizxgMgNczXBApAd6JI767-ldReWy0eEkRD8ZdDntVvvet4L_Fis5CgiX69KxH4sJ2gszuPGmC5w3DkLy9UQ/s400/IMG_3934.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375858936052678146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Golf Courses abound in Aiken, from the venerable (and private), </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Palmetto Golf Club</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, to the lush (and public), </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Aiken Golf Club</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, just a golf ball's throw from the center of town, with many other courses available around town and in residential golf (and tennis) communities such as </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Houndslake</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cedar Creek</span></span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Woodside Plantation</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPOR5aH5YVMtUeJfeK24HJdf1ViUHNOqkcWn6tZuLtrEURiIXV2Y3vciZGXpF0IgwUefvotx3leGhxCj4mWomJIqLd-k731qlHt0_COsHI9bWdJgKVwP3tb21GsyCrCSfm-cXCz4gPfCO/s1600-h/IMG_9735.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPOR5aH5YVMtUeJfeK24HJdf1ViUHNOqkcWn6tZuLtrEURiIXV2Y3vciZGXpF0IgwUefvotx3leGhxCj4mWomJIqLd-k731qlHt0_COsHI9bWdJgKVwP3tb21GsyCrCSfm-cXCz4gPfCO/s400/IMG_9735.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375086567625428818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The clubhouse of the Palmetto Golf Club -- the course</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">at this private club dates back to 1892 and is said to be the second oldest in the U.S. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">(with the Chicago Golf Club being the oldest)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpKQdrUFuMg5h92bu-9yEPy8NOoiF3B1ZgeRKATGMnXckj3Fj8pfm5khv0ea-IiLtvNwQO34rknaS4e2WEn-JgfzFHZefe5UJ1iaV0_Pp7dGi_aZ6RaP_LqxKkStNq0Glho69JzgY8QXa/s400/IMG_3944.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375862412152363858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Spring and Fall matches every Sunday at</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Aiken's historic Whitney Field - in its</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">127th year of continuous polo.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElj8Y1oLnwWbsd_fWeXDqrFpOfLXMk4J-2DLVSb3y-X4pSbT8q9YKr2DwBms3G_lGLxJtaE4PMprllDVNODMHZKB0RREdHv1uySJtqQU3USbfecPFtytlEaio5uRpTBU0S9Xi51WF-tr9/s1600-h/IMG_2422.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElj8Y1oLnwWbsd_fWeXDqrFpOfLXMk4J-2DLVSb3y-X4pSbT8q9YKr2DwBms3G_lGLxJtaE4PMprllDVNODMHZKB0RREdHv1uySJtqQU3USbfecPFtytlEaio5uRpTBU0S9Xi51WF-tr9/s400/IMG_2422.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375084585414337858" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvmyb6ZkrfOg0AWixanQGVtttOOFPcuntQMZrhNldIBVehcb9usXXS54rqP7tlb_TiZvDxovIOdeYFiuyAQ1nqjE3GvmFHK8_xMIt2ml22sRwBKshmavBfQnM0o2i1P7SukWdbquBN1at/s1600-h/IMG_9685.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvmyb6ZkrfOg0AWixanQGVtttOOFPcuntQMZrhNldIBVehcb9usXXS54rqP7tlb_TiZvDxovIOdeYFiuyAQ1nqjE3GvmFHK8_xMIt2ml22sRwBKshmavBfQnM0o2i1P7SukWdbquBN1at/s400/IMG_9685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375084576468645346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">World-class, high goal polo on the assorted fields of</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">the </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">302 Polo</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> cooperative</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnuaPyDWeyd8R3RTuJ2N1Q95TPyCGHYKwahGlxMEcCg8S2EGu91Bl_2CeXKAU8DUnJpCaN6bIJSb9hzug2hGdzV8rgcmbXdUU9MIEE09bvMBdx4vi7CjCntKaj2cE2YKjlg381Lvt89fK/s1600-h/IMG_0356.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnuaPyDWeyd8R3RTuJ2N1Q95TPyCGHYKwahGlxMEcCg8S2EGu91Bl_2CeXKAU8DUnJpCaN6bIJSb9hzug2hGdzV8rgcmbXdUU9MIEE09bvMBdx4vi7CjCntKaj2cE2YKjlg381Lvt89fK/s400/IMG_0356.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375084565549277138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Exciting action on the pristine fields</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">at </span></span><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">New Bridge Polo Club</span></span></b></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDczgk-ixGCmzV0EkmuIsd_cqe2zOJ3Gfob2DLgitJtkqCea0pBR-MG-28d1zHVUgrfhYbC-dMSluco0K81vrNCzBX7tqBVlnBPPFEa8lJh5IA6beYraPCSUP-o_9CF3RKs9iDvnME9ZR/s1600-h/IMG_0541.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDczgk-ixGCmzV0EkmuIsd_cqe2zOJ3Gfob2DLgitJtkqCea0pBR-MG-28d1zHVUgrfhYbC-dMSluco0K81vrNCzBX7tqBVlnBPPFEa8lJh5IA6beYraPCSUP-o_9CF3RKs9iDvnME9ZR/s400/IMG_0541.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375084090409712514" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There are colorfully painted horse statues located at different spots around town</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCFiqGbtvB9ed_sGhX8axg_GKMLPb8jfyaG2lfOrkfOl3cZ05aZZAvkJl3n7VJyqrWMVLtTvrGGSE4k5OthMP0m49P_K_UxXNM437YkiflKGs5f7kxHklSipb06427V8xhUphgItDNegq/s1600-h/IMG_1917.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCFiqGbtvB9ed_sGhX8axg_GKMLPb8jfyaG2lfOrkfOl3cZ05aZZAvkJl3n7VJyqrWMVLtTvrGGSE4k5OthMP0m49P_K_UxXNM437YkiflKGs5f7kxHklSipb06427V8xhUphgItDNegq/s400/IMG_1917.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375080035970242402" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNqZQTGdqrlDeNBIu3OcdUo6uFH4aIYNHwOJxOBglylDTZ9kc1OM0cpYUZNzuO0q8avT-jn1wnyjDnpQa1gWVbYgz-wDrsTNtC7Lp0JbTaPUR4GXJLGITpY9Hzitk9vYtrR0fvYAA2uIc/s1600-h/IMG_1909.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNqZQTGdqrlDeNBIu3OcdUo6uFH4aIYNHwOJxOBglylDTZ9kc1OM0cpYUZNzuO0q8avT-jn1wnyjDnpQa1gWVbYgz-wDrsTNtC7Lp0JbTaPUR4GXJLGITpY9Hzitk9vYtrR0fvYAA2uIc/s400/IMG_1909.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375080027556565538" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Downtown's Laurens Street</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">is home to Aiken Drug, which has been in Aiken</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"forever" and offers friendly, personalized service</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEA5CM3ZyVwyZePXBlCYZf3qA0RmjhrvT2xXK2zkfZgqvSt90duyj8tZEcMcR_a1Y8umVaNnA16EffCk1xnF-zbmOX-7nVaAaY_q5qky7dvxJkrGxlZqvhXnLyxhED3V0j0ZfjyHR1Q48e/s400/IMG_3928.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375860080863219234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One of the many public garden spots around Aiken</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1jY0cQ_kkMEijssBy5uEIs-ST9Mt1oJdYYw7sMOI_DoEZWgZMP_DUfc8WMF2QPoTMfkqCPkOWtTOGsho7EpkIBoo8LfjvAT4-PTpgrBgAnxw78DKeW4osKUruy1iQYZVG7CcJD4R-hEt/s400/IMG_3941.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375861533573956498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There are many private stables throughout the Horse District of Aiken, as well as all around Aiken County - specifically along "302" which is one of Aiken's main equestrian corridors. There are also many boarding facilities in and around Aiken, including some with direct access to riding in Hitchcock Woods, including the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">excellent "</span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Stable on the Woods</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thestableonthewoods.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.thestableonthewoods.com</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Even the streets are "horse-friendly" in the Horse District of Aiken. The red clay is soft on the hooves of horses, even though when it rains it can be a real mess. However, here in Aiken, a car covered in red clay is a status symbol!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhooB31k2wsFIzrmwopM3FwngxCahuTBWE_a-mREpqkgcFKfOI2b5CfTz7ILfKstAX6DNR8JjU5tZf5a9mO0uNOAMKSuA-ID0pE4yFwm0lUpxULA0NWafzuqt5FX__9-Z2Q9-OLmlqTbJRF/s1600-h/IMG_3937.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhooB31k2wsFIzrmwopM3FwngxCahuTBWE_a-mREpqkgcFKfOI2b5CfTz7ILfKstAX6DNR8JjU5tZf5a9mO0uNOAMKSuA-ID0pE4yFwm0lUpxULA0NWafzuqt5FX__9-Z2Q9-OLmlqTbJRF/s400/IMG_3937.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375888353888205890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697658834157324936.post-79225490660195639242009-08-03T09:27:00.000-07:002010-03-04T15:18:54.699-08:00Welcome to "Aiken Today"<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Welcome to the inaugural posting for Aiken Today!</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you're already lucky enough to be living here in Aiken, we hope you'll enjoy reading this blog to learn about upcoming events in our community and perhaps, send in some comments and suggestions to add to this blog.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you've never been to Aiken or are considering a move here, we hope this blog provides some helpful information to assist with your travel plans or your move.</span></span></span></span></div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Aiken is a very unique and special place.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is apparent from a stroll ‘downtown’ amongst the charming shops and local cafés and restaurants that line Laurens Street, our town’s vibrant “main street” with its historic architecture and buildings dating back as far as the mid 1830’s.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It is apparent as you drive along South Boundary, Aiken’s picturesque avenue lined with its overlapping, majestic 100-year old oak trees.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It is apparent when you stop in for a morning coffee or juice at the New Moon Café, the Stoplight Deli, the Track Kitchen or the Polo Grounds coffee shop and strike up a conversation with one of the “locals” and leave knowing you’ve made a new friend in town.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">With just a short drive around town, it is easy to see some of the places that make Aiken such a charming place to call home.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The shady oasis that is Hitchcock Woods, right in the center of town; the exquisite, 14-acre Hopeland Gardens abundant with a rainbow of colorful seasonal flowers, surrounded by its brick serpentine wall and mature oaks and magnolias; the red clay streets of Aiken’s Horse District with its historic Winter Colony homes, horse stables and Aiken’s Training Track and Track Kitchen – the ‘in’ spot for breakfast to discuss all things horse!</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And, for those more interested in ‘tee time,’ the place to be is over on the Bermuda Grass greens at the Aiken Golf Club where you can end up at the Club’s “19</span></span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">th</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Hole” – for lunch at the Legends Grill, to replay the previous 18 holes…all over again!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In upcoming posts, this blog will feature articles about many of the people, places and events that combine to make Aiken a wonderful place to be.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> We</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> hope you will visit Aiken Today again – and often.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Thanks for reading the blog and we look forward to any comments you’d like to send in!</span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><!--EndFragment--></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0