Kara's Blog ( Aiken, SC real estate, things to do, and other stuff!)

TRICK OR TREAT ON PENDLETON STREET!   What:   Trick or Treat on Pendleton Street Where:  Main entrance is at the corner of Laurens Street/Hayne Ave, Downtown Aiken SC When:  Saturday, October 27th Time:  4pm - 7pm More Information:  803. 642-7631    Boo!!   Happy Halloween!   Trick (Trunk) or Tre...

                                             It all began with the train!  Here is a plaque located downtown on Newberry Street near the fountain, and there is a statue of Mr. Aiken there, too.   Here are some pictures of the fountain and the statue.  This section of Newberry Street is off The Al...

     This is one of 4 wooden bridges in downtown Aiken SC.   Originally all of the bridges were wooden, but most of them have been changed over the years and are now concrete.  Our remaining wooden bridges are on Union Street, Fairfield Avenue and two on York Street.         Downtown Aiken has  b...

It's almost here! My favorite Aiken event -  St. Mary's Chocolate Festival :) this year is the 25th annual!!  A fun day at St. Mary's school, with chocolate,  games, bake sale, entertainment, silent auction, book sale and more.    Fun for the whole family.  I hope you can make it - see you there!...

Aiken SC.  The citywide aboretum has re-opened!  We have over 100 species of trees right here in our little city!  Grab a map from the box, near the library (corner of Chesterfield and Colleton), and take a stroll to see the trees and learn about them.        There is more information on the City...

Wolf Creek Ranch.   An amazing horse property in the beautiful Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.  Live here full time, or make it a paradise retreat.  And paradise it is!  The property adjoins Pisgah National Forest, with trails for hiking and riding. Trails also wind their way into ...

I've lived here for several years now.  I loved Aiken the first time I visited, and I still love it here today.   I always say - 'I wasn't born here, but Aiken feels like home.', and that is still true. Did you know that Sheryl Crow follows my blog - yup, she even called me after reading a post. ...

What:  Aiken's Makin!   (the 37th one!!) When: Friday, September 6 (9am-6pm)  and Saturaday, September 7, 2013 (9am - 5pm) Where: Downtown Aiken - Newberry Street, Park Avenue and other side streets! Hosted by:  Aiken Chamber of Commerce More info:   visit the website:  http://www.aikensmakin.net...

It's that time of year again!  Time for our annual Murder Myster Dinner Theater !   Who: Aiken Downtown Development Association, presents:   What:  "A Cruise Ship Crime" (an annual fundraiser)    When: August 16 & 17, 2013   Where:  Newberry Hall, Newberry Street, Downtown Aiken   Time:   Doors o...

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! It's more than just a day off from work, it's our nations birthday! Take a moment to remember those who were there at the birth, and those who stand and protect our nation ever since. Keeping her safe and free, to enjoy many more birthdays!  Happy...