City of Aiken COVID-19 SCDHEC Data for May 10, 2021
As of 5/10/2021, SCDHEC reports 17 cases in zip codes 29801 and 29803 for the prior week. The weekly cumulative rate includes new (confirmed and probable) cases reported in the past week.
Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Designation
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department has been awarded the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation for 2021/2022 for its youth athletic programs.
The Return of Market in The Alley
The Market in The Alley returns on Thursdays in June from 6 to 8 pm. Join the City of Aiken, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department and the Aiken Downtown Development Association for this annual event.
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum Receives Grant
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, in partnership with Dr. Elisabeth Gabrielle Kuenzli, Associate Professor of History at the University of South Carolina has been named one of twelve national awardees of the 2021 Mellon/ACLS Scholars and Society Fellowship program by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).
Aiken City Council Pass Resolution to Terminate Face Covering Ordinance
Aiken, SC – Aiken City Council passed a resolution by a vote of 4-3 in favor of rescinding face-covering ordinance 11192020. The vote took place in a special city council meeting held on May 5, 2021, at 5 PM. Ordinance Will Expire May 6, 2021 6 AM
Start Smart Registration
Start Smart is an instructional program that provides 3 year old children exposure to physical and social activity through sports.
Upcoming Events
May
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2021
5:00 pm
Advanced Aiken Saber Academy
Advanced Aiken Saber Academy
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us at Odell Weeks to learn the sport of fencing using specialized lightsabers. IN addition to fencing skills, you will learn self discipline, focus, and other values taught in martial arts. Download Flyer
5:00 pm
Basic Aiken Saber Academy
Basic Aiken Saber Academy
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us at Odell Weeks to learn the sport of fencing using specialized lightsabers. IN addition to fencing skills, you will learn self discipline, focus, and other values taught in martial arts. Download Flyer