The City of Aiken Public Services announces that leaf season will officially end on March 3, 2023, and normal collection rules resume on March 6.
Leaf season Ends on March 3rd, 2023
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Public Notice: Request for Lease proposals: 106 Laurens St. SW
The Aiken Municipal Development Commission will consider proposals from parties interested in leasing commercial property at 106 Laurens Street SW, Aiken, SC, 29801.
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department Announces the Return of Story Time Program
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the return of Story Time, a cherished reading program that promotes literacy in our community’s youth. The spring season begins on Tuesday, March 7, at 4:00 PM and continues every Tuesday afternoon in March, April, and May (except for Tuesday, April 4, when Story Time will not be held). Story Time is free to attend and is held on the grounds of Rye Patch, located at 100 Berrie Rd. This season our stories will highlight the importance of your imagination, teamwork, friendship, and much more!
City Council Meeting Agenda Change Notice
The City Council agenda item concerning Parker’s Kitchen at the intersection of Stratford Drive and Whiskey Road has been withdrawn by the applicant, pending additional information.
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department Announces 2023 Weekend Tournament Schedule
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department (PRT) works to recruit youth and adult sports tournaments to drive economic impact. In 2022, facilities owned by the department hosted over 30 weekend tournaments, sanctioned by a number of organizations such as Freedom Sports, US Specialty Sports Association, US Tennis Association, Top Gun Sports, Black Softball Circuit, USA Track and Field and more. Sports tourism across City owned facilities provides a local economic impact of more than $2.5 million annually.
Annual Aiken Art Walk
During Masters week on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 5-8 pm, in beautiful Historic Downtown Aiken, SC, the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department, the City of Aiken Arts Commission, and Aiken Downtown Development Association present the annual Aiken Art Walk.
City of Aiken Conducts Hydrant Flow Testing Downtown
Effective Saturday, February 4, the City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department (COAE&U) will conduct hydrant flow testing in the downtown area. The hydrant testing process will begin at 6 AM on February 4.
Upcoming Events
Mar
20
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2023
5:30 pm
Special-Called Planning Commissi...
Special-Called Planning Commissi...
Mar 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
AGENDA Special-Called Planning Commission Work Session City of Aiken Planning Commission Aiken Municipal Building, 111 Chesterfield Street, South Upstairs, Room 315, Council Conference Room Monday, March 20, 2023 5:30 p.m. There will be a Special-Called[...]
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21
Tue
2023
4:00 pm
Equine Committee Meeting
Equine Committee Meeting
Mar 21 @ 4:00 pm
Per the Equine Committee bylaws as adopted by City Council on 11/14/2022, the Committee shall meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month as needed at 4:00pm. The annual meeting schedule shall be published at[...]
Mar
23
Thu
2023
5:00 pm
Special-Called Work Session Desi...
Special-Called Work Session Desi...
Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
AGENDA Special-Called Work Session Design Review Board York House 253 York Street SE Aiken, SC 29801 Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:00 p.m. I. Site Visit at 253 York Street SE for the purpose of viewing[...]