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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Tis the season.... to get some holiday shopping done early!!    It's Christmas in July, here in Downtown Aiken - my favorite time of year, haha.                                                                      What; Christmas in July   (Christmas style bargains and deals!)When: 7/20/15 - 7/25/15Where: Downtown Aiken SCParticipating Shoppes/Eateries: 3 Monkeys, Downtown Dog, New Moon Cafe, ACTS Resale Store, Epona, Paisley Peacock, Aiken Antique Mall, Equine Divine, Pitter Patter, Aiken Center for the Arts, Folly, Plum Pudding, Aiken Dry Goods, Fox and Lady, Powercuts, Beyond Bijoux, Lionel Smith Ltd, Re-Fresh, Caroline's Boutique, Mellow Mushroom, Return Engagement, Cyndi's Sweet Shoppe, Nandina, True Value Hardware. More Info:  803-649-2221  or  downtownaiken.com                   ...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What:  Aiken Music FestWhen: Saturday, June 13, 2015Time; 4pm - 11pmWhere: Highfields Event Center.  118 Gaston Rd, Aiken SC 29801Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the gate.More info:  http://www.aikenmusicfest.com/ Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family.   Music, food vendors, even a GIANT sprinkler (bring your swimsuit!!)   Bring your lawn chair, or blanket, but leave your coolers home!  Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome.Music lineup includes:    Lowdown Brown, Anybody's Guess, Palmetto Groove, Mick Frost Band, and more!Have fun!! 
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
It's summetime, and Aiken County Farmers Market will once again come downtown to The Alley on Thursday nights!   Starting June 4th - through August 13th, 5pm-7pm.    Come on down, buy local, buy fresh!  Nothing is better than garden to table!Fresh veggies and fruits, plants, herbs, cheese, meats.....  even live music for your shopping pleasure!Join us downtown in The Alley - see you there!   
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What: Memorial Day Parade                                   When: Saturday, May 23, 2015Where: Park Ave and Laurens Street, Downtown AikenParade begins at 11am.For more info:  www.aikenjaycees.com or call 803-761-7081See you there!  
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Spring Polo season is upon us!Come on out to Whitney Field (Mead Ave) and enjoy Sunday polo with Aiken Polo CLub!  The sport of Kings.  Matches are exciting for the whole family!  Enjoy a tailgate snack/picnic during the match...and be ready for the divot stomp at halftime!  Polo has a deep history in Aiken, come out and enjoy Aiken polo!Admission: $5.00 per person at the gate, or $25 for a ticket to the Social Tent.               Matches start at 3pm -More info: 803-648-3611Upcoming dates:May 10May 17May 24May 31June 7June 14June 21June 28 
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Summer concerts in Hopelands Gardens - every Monday - free for the public!  Everyone is welcome, come on out and enjoy the gardens, and a concert :) 2015 Schedule   May 4 – Southern Thunder Cloggers  May 11 – Aiken Concert Band  May 18 – Savannah River Winds  May 25 – Aiken Civic Ballet  June 1 – Mike Frost Band June 8 – The Kelley Family  June 15 – Burns Dance Studio  June 22 – 4 Cats in the Doghouse  June 29 – 246th Army Band – Army National Guard  July 6 – Parris Island Marine Band July 13 – To Be Announced July 20 – Aiken Singers with Belles Canto  July 27 – Aiken Brass  August 3 – Chris Ndeti  August 10 – Ft. Gordon – The Decibels  August 17 – Aiken County Sheriff Department’s Pipes & Drums  August 24 – Karen Gordon & Garden City Jazz  August 31 – Aiken Concert Band  All concerts b...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What:  Kids Day ! Where: Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame --  at Hopelands Gardens               135 Dupree Place, Aiken Sc When: April 25 Time: 10am - 12 noon More info: 803-648-7631 Free admission! Activities include trying on racing silks, and face painting.   Have fun!
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Earth Day celebrations in Aiken! When: Friday- April 17th - Lights out -- candlelight dining at select eateriesWhen: Saturday - April 18th - Earth day events/activities!Where: Downtown AikenMany events/activities planned for this year!5k people chase, fun run, music, food, live entertainment --  more info: Aiken SC Earth DayCome out and celebrate this great earth of our!  
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What: Spring Art Camps When: April 6-10, 2015 Where: Aiken Center for the Arts              122 Laurens Street SW, Aiken SC More info:  803-641-9094   Enjoy Art!  Enjoy Aiken!
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What: Opening Reception Where: Aiken Center for the Arts              122 Laurens Street SW, Aiken SC More info:  803-641-9094 When: March 19, 2015.  6-8pm Free and open to the public. Refreshments served.   Enjoy the reception! Enjoy the exhibit!  Enjoy Aiken!    
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Upcoming exhibit Where; Aiken Center for the Arts.  122 Laurens Street SW, Downtown Aiken SC. More info:  803-641-9094 www.aikencenterforthearts.org Hours: Mon - Saturday, 10am-5pm   Ron Melick and Evelyn Davis-Walker Exhibit When:  March 16 - 21      
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What: Easter Egg Hunt Where: Rose Hill Estate.  221 Greenville St NW, Aiken SC When: March 21, 2015 Time: 1 - 3:30pm More info: 803.648.1181 Cost: $3.00 per child  This event benefits the Aiken County Public Library.  Come out for an afternoon of games, face painting, and egg hunt.    The Easter Bunny will be here, too!   Happy Easter!  Happy Spring!  Enjoy Aiken!                                                
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What:  Concert featuring area local talent who appeared on The Voice -  Beth Spangler -   When: March 19, 2015 Where: URS Center for the Performing Arts. 126 Newberry Street SW, Downtown Aiken SC Time:  7pm Tickets: $50 each, available at the box office, and online at www.aikenplayhouse.us More info: 803.648.1438   Beth had a successful blind audition on The Voice, and appeared in three episodes of the show!   Enjoy the show!  Enjoy Aiken!  
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
What: Storytime in the Gardens Where: Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, SC When:  Tuesdays - March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 TIme: 4pm More info: 803.642.7631 For ages 8 and under. Every Tuesday - at the sand patio located near the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame Museum, at Hopelands Gardens.    Bring a blanket or chair. ---bring snacks, too if you want!   turtle pond at Hopelands Gardens   Enjoy Storytime!  Enjoy the Gardens!  Enjoy Springtime in Aiken!      
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
It's been happening for about a decade, and the next nature series is due to begin in January 2015!  What: Nature Series.   19 Seminars and field trips are planned! Where: Birds & Butterflies -   Laurens Street NE, Aiken SC - Downtown Aiken.  When: multiple events throughout the year. - some of the seminar subjects planned are: barn owls, gopher tortoises, humminbirds and butterflies.                                                 (photo taken at Hopelands Gardens, Aiken SC. I use only my own photographs - please respect copyright rules and do not copy/use for your own personal use, thanks) Field trips: a few of the sites planned for field trips will be Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and Heggie's Rock Preserve in GA. A childrens event is planned for February -  'Build a Bluebird Nest Box'  ...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Aiken is one of the prettiest places to live (if you can't be at the beach or in the mountains!)..   I'm lucky to live near South Boundary Avenue - one of the pretties streets in town.  Lined with Live Oaks that create a beautiful leafy canopy. The perfect place for a stroll, and USA Today agrees!                                                 (South Boundary Avenue, photo taken by me! Please respect copyright rules and do not copy/use for your personal use without permission. Thanks!)   USA Today named it as one of the TOP 10 Prettiest Streets for a Stroll in the South!    Here's a link to the article in our local newspaper:    South Boundary Ave story in Aiken Standard   Call me when you're ready to call Aiken your home!
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
We've been decking the halls, streets and shop windows, now it's time to light the Christmas tree!  Our tree is located in the center of Downtown Aiken, at the intersection of Richland Ave and Laurens Street - it sits atop the fountain!  Come join the community in singing Christmas Carols and welcoming the Christmas season! See you there!    We have a new tree this year, too -    not sure why we switched trees, we used to have a snowflake metal sculpture tree, it was simply beautiful --- this years tree has a more 'real tree' look to it. I'll post some pics after the lighting. What: Christmas tree lighting When: December 5, 2014 Where: Downtown Aiken - Richland Ave/Laurens Street Time;  starts at 6:30pm More Info: 803.642.7634   Wishing you and yours a safe, happy, healthy Christmas and...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Aiken SC is unlike any other place I have ever lived -  we have Hitchcock Woods, over 2100 acres in the center of town (it's 3 times the size of NY's Central Park, y'all!!) -  Aiken Hounds hold fox hunts in the 'woods', we have an annual horse show in the 'woods'. and most importantly, the annual Blessing of the Hounds on Thanksgiving morning, which is the opening of the Aiken Hounds foxhunt season.  -- the Blessing has been an annual event for 101 years...yes, 101 years!!  Come join the tradition.   -- Don't forget, only foot and hoof traffic in the 'woods', it's about a 1/2 mile walk into the woods to Memorial Gate where the Blessing is held.   Enjoy!                                                Another Thanksgiving tradition is 'Bloodies and Bagels' on the lawn of the Aiken Histori...
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By Kara Casamassina, Boomers and beyond
(International Property Management Group, LLC)
Here's something fun to do with the kids! Enjoy a movie at the Train Museum :)   Start a tradition, make some memories, have some fun.   Aiken, the best little city I know!   What: Movie viewing  - "The Polar Express" Where: Aiken Train Depot, Park Ave SE, Downtown Aiken SC  (Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum) When: 6pm, Friday, November 28 & 29, 2014. Admission: $10/per child.  (wear your pj's, bring your blanket and pillow, too!) To make a reservation, and for more info: email Mary Rosbach, City of Aiken tourisim clerk, mamrosbach@cityofaikensc.gov or call 803-644-1907.
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
VA Loans in Aiken SC VA Mortgage Loans in Aiken SC is one of the best if not the best loan program in the country!  It is designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, I could even go as far as saying that it could be one of the best mortgage loan programs available in the world. Here’s why:    - 100% financing, no down payment required.  - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment.  - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans.  - VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans.  So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loans Aiken SC? First thing you need to do is verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved SC VA...
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