March 16th
PG-rated “Wonka” to be screened Saturday, March 16, 3 p.m., Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. SW For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
Johnston Miss Peach Blossom Pageant to be held Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Johnston Elementary School gymnasium, 514 Lee Street, Johnston. The pageant is open to girls from birth to their 21st year, and girls in the Miss category (ages 18-21) compete for her $500 scholarship to an accredited university. For more information or to apply, email janicecleveland72@gmail.com or call 803-334-2507.
Cedar Creek Ladies Club hosts Community Clean Sweep Estate Sale Saturday, March 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 5877, 116 Midway Circle.
“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.
March 18th
SPCA Albrecht Animal Welfare Center hosts annual Playing for Paws golf tournament Monday, March 18, at Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. The 18-hole, four-person scramble tournament begins with a shotgun start at noon. Registration begins at 10:30am. The fee is $125 per player, or $500 for a group of 4 people. Registration is open until Monday, March 4th. For more information, call 910-367-6145 or email maryann@letlovelive.org.
March 19th
Kids book club gathers Tuesday, March 19, 3:30 p.m., Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. SW Children ages 5 to 10 will read a nonfiction book, followed by snacks, book sharing, and activities. You are invited to join the club for fun. Younger siblings are also welcome. To register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
book club meeting Group A will meet on March 26th to discuss Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower on the 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 2:30pm to 3:45pm in the first floor conference room is. Group B will meet on March 19th to discuss When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Please apply at the information desk on the 2nd floor. 803-642-2020, ext. 3.