January 19
Aiken Symphony Orchestra presents a concert entitled “Strings Attached” Friday, January 19th, 7:30pm, Amentum Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newbury Street, SW. Tickets are $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: aikensymphonyorchestra.com.
adult french conversation It will be held at the Aiken County Public Library on Friday from 2-3:30 p.m. This is not for beginners. You must have some knowledge of French and be able to speak it at an intermediate to advanced level. To register, please contact Karine at the circulation desk. Please call 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
January 20
Aiken County Chapter of Jack & Jill America presents Luminary Gala Saturday, Jan. 20, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 1060 Center Street, North Augusta. Tickets are $125 per person. The dress is a black tie. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the African American History, Arts and Culture Center and the Jack & Jill Foundation of America. For more information, please visit: eventbright.com.
Concealed carry class will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. For more information, email Mike Cline at mcline750@yahoo.com or call 218-790-2947.
“Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous” group meets In-person at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Masks are recommended for unvaccinated people.
January 21
Quakers (Religious Friends) hold virtual worship service Sunday, January 21st. Meetings are open to all and visitors are warmly welcomed. Silent worship begins at 10 a.m., followed by online communion at 11 a.m. For more information and the Zoom link, please call Brenda at 803-648-6020 or email bgconway2@gmail.com.
Community Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Held Sunday, Jan. 21, at the USC Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and event begins at 3 p.m. Alex English, a member of the USC Board of Governors, retired coach, business leader, and former NBA player, will be the keynote speaker. This event is sponsored by Aiken Technical College and USC Aiken. Admission is free.
