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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Who:   The Russian National Ballet What:  Swan Lake                                           When:  February 20th, 2009.    Showtime:  8:00pm Where: The  Etherredge Center for Fine and Performing Arts.         Location:   University of South Carolina - Aiken.  471 University Parkway, Aiken. More Info:  the Etherredge Center Box Office 803-641-3305  Enjoy the show :)              Give us a call if you are ready to relocate to Aiken.  We're happy to help you find your new Aiken home.           
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By K.T. Ruthven, ePro
(McKinney Realty of Aiken)
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
The Battle of Aiken (reenactment) is upon us!     Another one of those great annual Aiken events :) Did you know that 'The Battle of Aiken (Reenactment)' won the Governor's award for 'Best Carolina Tourist Event'! What:  The Battle of Aiken   - Where the Civil War comes alive.  South Carolina's LARGEST outdoor drama :)   When:  Saturday Feb 21, and Sunday Feb 22.  (always the last weekend of February) Where:   Confederate Memorial Park -   Powell Pond Rd off Hwy 19.   (allow 1 hour for traffic and parking)  -  obviously it can't be held in the downtown streets! More Info:   www.BattleOfAiken.org Tickets:  at the gate - RAIN OR SHINE!    Adults = $12,  Students (6-18) = $6,  5 and Under = FREE!   SPECIAL VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICE SATURDAY AT DUSK.    ALL American Veterans of ALL wars wil...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Yaaaayyy!!!  A day off from school, woo hoo!!   That's right -   Monday, February 16 is Presidents Day - and school is not in session.   Here is something fun for the children to do on their day off:   What:  Art Workshop!   (Drawing Horses for Kids)                                                                     Local equine artist, Georgianna "Girl" Conger, will conduct a workshop for kids on how to draw horses.              Who:  children ages 6-12. When: February 16. 10am - 12noon Where: Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum.    135 Dupree Place, Aiken SC Cost:  FREE!!!   (space is limited - please call to register:  803-642-7650) What a great way to spend the morning!     Don't forget to call to register :)  
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By Gene Mock, GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES
(Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty)
There are lots of things coming up on our 'Arts' Calendar! Take a look: Aiken Community Playhouse:  Feb 20:   Blackbox Coffee House Feb 27, 28 & Mar 1, 5, 6, 7:   'Murder's in the Heir'                                                                                              Aiken Performing Arts Group Feb 12 & 13:    Stig Rossen and Orchestra March 26 & 27:  New york Gilbert & Sullivan Players  "Wandr'ing Minstrels"                                               James Brown Arena Feb 11:   Disturbed and Sevendust  (rock on!!) Mar 8:   Augusta Blues Festival                  Etherredge Center at USC-Aiken Feb 14:  "Evening of Champagne, Dessert and Love Songs" Feb 20:  "Swan Lake"   The Russian National Ballet Cultural Series   Check back for more upcoming events! I'm happy to share t...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What:  Third Annual Art Show & Sale                                                           When:  February 13 & 14, 2009 Time:  10am - 4pm Where:  208 South Boundary Avenue, Downtown Aiken More Info:  Tommie Culligan  803.641.6777 To Benefit:  Habitat for Humanity - Women's Build Program.                  Come on out and check out the artwork - and help support a great cause at the same time!     I hope you can make it to this great Downtown Aiken event!   I wasn't born here but Aiken feels like home.  Come see for yourself!  What are you waiting for?
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What:   Youth Fashion and Talent Show                                                           WHen:  February 14, 2009 Time:  4pm - 7pm Age:  10-18  (school ID required) Cost:  $3 per participant WHere:  Smith-Hazel Recreation Center.   400 Kershaw St NE More Info:  803.642.7634   Come on out and show your talent!!!   Seems like there is always something going on in Aiken!   A great place to live and play :) I wasn't born here but Aiken feels like home.   Come see for yourself!  What are you waiting for?    
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
The City of Aiken - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department has the following day trip coming up for your enjoyment! Who:  Senior Adults - ages 50 and up :) When:   February 27, 2009. Where:  Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Time:  Depart from Odell Weeks Center at 5:30pm Play:    'Over the Tavern' Tickets:  $45 each - includes dinner! More Info/ Registration:   803.642.7631 (you must register at the Weeks Center front desk for each trip.  Registration is first-come, first -served basis.) Have fun - enjoy the show :)
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What:  Lunchtime Concert Series                  When:  Jan - May.   Third Thursday of each month Time:  12:00 noon Where:  First Presbyterian Church, in the sanctuary.    Corner of Laurens Street/Barnwell Ave - Downtown Aiken, SC Cost:   the concert is FREE..... lunch available for $8/per person.                                                                               More Info:  803-642-7119 for information and to make reservations.   Say hi if you see me there!!        I wasn't born here but Aiken sure feels like home!  Come see for yourself.  What are you waiting for?  
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
I may be at the tail end.....but I am a part of the boomer generation non-the-less.      Our great city has been named as one of the Best Boomer Towns in America! Check out our city!   2009 Best Places to Thrive Aiken, South Carolina Asheville, North Carolina Ashland, Oregon Athens, Georgia Austin, Texas Bend, Oregon Camarillo, California Chapel Hill, North Carolina Charlottesville, Virginia Columbia, Missouri Danville,Kentucky Fort Collins, Colorado Las Cruces, New Mexico Maryville, Tennessee Paso Robles, California Pinehurst, North Carolina Prescott, Arizona Reno, Nevada St.George, Utah Tuscan Arizona Villages, Florida Aiken has something for EVERYONE ---- regardless of age! I wasn't born here, but Aiken sure feels like home.  Come see for yourself!  What are you waiting for?
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
It is below freezing here in the sunny South today (as well as most of the country).   Take a look at our frozen fountain!   With the pansies in FULL BLOOM, isn't that crazy, lol.   It isn't going to get above freezing for the next couple days - so I guess our lovely fountain will be frozen for awhile :( It might be cold here - but it is still the most beautiful city I have ever lived in. I wasn't born here but Aiken sure feels like home -  come see for yourself!  What are you waiting for?  
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By SHELLEY QUEEN
(Coldwell Banker United REALTORS )
Aiken Market Yearly Review      The homes have been staying on the market longer which means you have some good buys but on the other hand the Average sold price has increased +5.5%.                                              Interest rates are at an all time low. This could be the right time for you to make a move, I promise to put your interest first. Call 803-507-7755l or email me. Let's talk about it Shelley
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Quick post here to update you on the progress next door.      I saw someone walk by my window earlier....and it was a surveyor and his 'helper'. It was super cold this morning....brrrr....better him than me being out there, haha. He was here and gone so fast I didn't have time to catch his name - or company name.  You know how I like to give a little free advertising :)                                            Well, maybe he just went to get some hot cocoa or something and he'll be back -  I really don't know. Either way - we are another step closer to the construction beginning! ! Since I don't have the surveyors info --- you can check out the builders website:  Stevens Builders Get in now on pre-construction prices! Park Place!      2 bedroom/2 bath, 1500 sq ft -  $429,000.     (thr...
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By Gene Mock, GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES
(Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty)
This is great -   art classes for the homeschooled!  How cool is that :) What:  Homeschool Classes:    Art classes specifically designed for home schooled children ages 5 and up.  Different subjects are covered in each four week session.  Supplies included.                                    Where:  Aiken Center for the Arts   (Laurens Street, Downtown Aiken)  803.641.9094                                           When:  Tuesdays  10am - 11:30am Session I:   Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3   $50 Session II:  Feb 10, 17, 24 and Mar 3    $50   Call me for your Aiken real estate needs and wants..... I'm happy to share this information. If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further.   Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is an excellent tool to help with your Aiken ar...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
This is one of those downtown Aiken events that we wait all year for!  Dealers and collectors from across the country are at this one!  If you are new to town, you don't want to miss it.    I'll have to check it out on Saturday, because Sunday is Game Day!!   That's right, NFL Playoffs :)    Super Bowl weekend will be here before you know it - but that's another post, lol. Come downtown and take a look :)   What:   Antiques in the Heart of Aiken (10th Anniversary)   When:  10am - 6pm Friday and Saturday, January 30th and 31st             Noon - 5pm Sunday, February 1st PREVIEW PARTY ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH 7-9PM.  TICKETS AER $60 WITH A WEEKEND SHOW PASS. Where: Aiken Center for the Arts, Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown Aiken122 Laurens Street SW More Info: (803) 641-9094   ...
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By Gene Mock, GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES
(Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty)
but this is NOT a caberet, lol. -   Even better - it's The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra -   yes! The Orchestra :)    Get your tickets NOW!!!   Who:   The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra Program:  Vocalist Arias / Beethoven Symphony No. 7 When:  January 23rd, 2009 Time:   8:00pm Where:  The Etherredge Center of Performing Arts, at the USC-Aiken Campus.   Located at:  471 University Parkway     Aiken, South Carolina 29801. More info:  803-648-6851 • 1-888-WOW-USCA •   Have fun - Maybe I will see you there :)   Call me for your Aiken real estate needs and wants..... I'm happy to share this information. If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further.   Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is an excellent tool to help with your Aiken area property search.  Aiken S...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
                                                                                              Sometimes we just need to take some time to sit down and relax.  Why not take in a movie!   Here is the movie schedule - good thru Thursday January 15, 2009. (subject to change without notice)                                                                                                                  Aiken Mall Cinema 8 Bride Wars (PG) 7:25pm, 10:00pm The Unborn (PG13) 7:35pm, 10:05pm The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG13)  showtimes varied Bedtime Stories (PG) 7:15pm, 9:35pm Valkyrie (PG13) 7:05pm, 9:40pm Marley and Me (PG) 7:20pm, 9:55pm Yes Man (PG13) 7:30pm, 9:50pm Gran Torino (R)  7:10pm, 9:45pm Call for matinee times!  Get there early and get your ticket and some snacks :)        ...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
It has been pretty quiet next door, until I saw some action this morning!   It was Mark - and he was marking the underground utilities - yaaay.....this means we are moving forward :)                                   Mark has been doing this for about 12 years and says that business is good.     He gave me the key to his markings, haha -  here you go: Red = Electric Blue = Water Yellow = Gas Orange = Communications   (phone/cable...)   Don't forget - you can get in on the pre-construction prices for your next Aiken home. Park Place!      2 bedroom/2 bath, 1500 sq ft -  $429,000.     (three units available) 3 bedroom/ 2.5 bath, 1740 sq ft - $489,000.   (two units available)   Have a great day - see you soon in Aiken.
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
That's right.  I never knew that was Mistletoe I was seeing way up in some of the trees.   Be careful, you could be standing under it and not even realize :)  you just might get kissed, lol.   Down here the guys shoot it out of the trees.  (just another excuse to get out the shotguns, lol - it's a Southern thang, lol. )  I don't know why it grows in some trees and not others.  Perhaps our resident tree expert, Russel Ray can explain it to us :) This is what it looks like up in the trees.                    Happy New Year!   Give us a call when you are ready to make your move :)
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Even if you have seen it before - you will want to see it again! What:  'Inherit the Wind' Where:  Aiken Community Playhouse Show Dates:  January: 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31   Aiken Community Playhouse is located at 126 Newberry Street, Downtown Aiken.  Phone: 803-648-1438 More Info: Aiken Community Playhouse
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