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EVER BEEN TO THE LOBSTER RACES?
 
Haha -  yes - I said 'Lobster Races'!    We have them every year here in Downtown Aiken, and this year will be no different :)    I can't wait!!    It is a great night for all ages :)     So many people come back to town for just this event!  Come enjoy one of the biggest 'reunions' in Aiken :)    

 
Here's the deal:
 
What:  25th Annual Lobster Race

When:  Friday, May 1st, 2009

Time:  5pm - 11pm

Where:  Newberry Street Festival Site -  Downtown Aiken.

Cost: $5.00   (no charge if you are wearing a 2009 Lobster Race T-Shirt!!)
 
Proceeds benefit mentally and physically challenged individuals in Aiken County.   
 
ADOPT A RACE LOBSTER FOR $125!
 
More Info:  803.215.2003

Thanks to all my friends, family and associates for their thoughts and prayers.  

My daughters surgery went well with no complications :)

It is hard enough to go through surgery yourself, let alone have your child go through it.  

Thanks again for your support - it is truly appreciated.

How long has it been since you went to the drive-in with your honey?!   The drive-in movies are great for ALL AGES!!!

It has been 10 years since The Big Mo reopened - and it is going strong.

Come help celebrate the 10th anniversary :)  

SPECIAL PRICE FOR TONIGHT ONLY!!   $9/CARLOAD - Pile 'em in just like you used to!!!

What:  The Big Mo Drive-In, 10 year celebration

When:  TODAY!!! Thursday, March 26, 2009.

Gates Open:  6:30pm

RETRO CARTOONS AND MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK

Where: 

The Big Mo is located at:  5822 Columbia Highway North, Monetta.  (from Aiken - take Hwy 1 North, approx 25 minutes on the right)

Cost:  TONIGHT ONLY -  SPECIAL !!  $9/carload!   Pile 'em in just like you used to!!  haha

More Info:  803.685.7949   or visit:    www.thebigmo.com

Have fun - and enjoy the movies!!

I'm happy to share this information with my readers!   

Don't forget - I'm here to help with your real estate needs whenever you are ready!!    

Not much to report on Park Place -  they are just finishing up the forms etc......  should be pouring the support walls and slab soon.  I'll be away from the office for the next couple of days   -  I hope I don't miss anything!

Isn't it amazing how many people are involved in the process of new construction - and how even just one building project helps to boost the economy.  

In this case so far there has been a demolition crew, engineers, sample taker, pest control, utility marker guy, foundation company,ummmm - I'm sure I missed a few..... and more to come.    Think about the trickle down from just one load of lumber for instance - all the businesses affected by the purchase.  From the logging company all the way to the diesel fuel to operate the mixer/delivery truck! That's alot of businesses/companies making money!  Yaaay!!   

Now, imagine if this one load of lumber put the company over it's max and they had to hire a new employee.  The new guy moves here from out of town and needs to buy a house!!!  Yaaay!!  We know the amount of people that one settlement/closing helps out!!  The Realtor - her assistant,  the Closing Attorney--his paralegal, title searcher......, the Home Inspector, the Heating & Air inspector, the Well inspector, the Surveyor, the Pest Control Company...not to mention the insurance company, ... and if financing is involved - well, the list just goes on & on .....  !!  :)

I have been truly enjoying the entire process of the construction.   

I am learning something new all the time - and can't wait till the framing starts!    Then we will really start to see something :)   

Here is what's coming our way!!

Give me a call for more info on these great downtown condo units.

Pre-construction prices won't last!!

2 Bedroom/2 Bath:  $429,000

3 Bedroom/2 Bath:  $489,000

You couldn't ask for a better location than this!  Perfectly Downtown :)        If you are thinking about a 'Southern get-away' ----  this would be ideal!     A place to get away to --   a place for family and friends to get-away to.....     You could even make a few bucks and rent it out for Master's week (next year... (if you weren't coming down for the tourny)

Give  a call!      Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :)       Jane Page and I are looking forward to helping you.

AIKEN TRIPLE CROWN IS HERE!!   Part Three - The Third Leg
 
 
 
What:  THIRD LEG - Pacers and Polo

 
Come and watch one of the worlds most exciting, dangerous and glamorous sports.   And YES....you get to stomp the divets during half-time!!
 
When:  Saturday, March 28, 2009

Where:  Powderhouse Polo Field

Gates Open:  11am

Match Begins: 1:30pm

Tickets:  In Advance: $8 adults, $5 children
             At The Gate: $10 adults,  $5 children

Parking: General admin parking is $5 - includes game day program

VIP Tent Party:  $70 per person  (if there are any left!) -  this includes lunch, open bar and parking.

Purchase your tickets at: Aiken Drug, Floyd & Green, USC Aiken Athletic Dept, Lominicks Drug, Odell Weeks.
 
More Info:  USC-Aiken Athletic Department.  803.641.3486

Have fun and enjoy the match!     Maybe I will see you there (if I don't head to the beach!)

Hi Everyone -   It was great to see so many of you at the races on Saturday!    For the ones that couldn't get here to enjoy.....y'all need to plan on it for next year!!   A great time was had by all :)

Here are some pics from the day!

A sampling of the day!   Me, Melissa and Mark are in the top left..... Me and Tracy, Me-Tracy and Catherine ----  pretty hats worn by Sue and Jane Page....... horses jumping -   carriage parade - etc.....  The 'Chase is on!!!

It was a beautiful day.  The weather was great---- the sun was shining--- the skies were clear ----  a gentle breeze.....  just perfect!!  

Hope to see you there next year :)

COOKING CLASSES BEING OFFERED - DOWNTOWN AIKEN

 
What: "Cooking With Karen: Gourmet Meals Made Easy"

Where:  Prestige Appliances & Accessories

Location: 116A Pendleton Street, Downtown Aiken

Time:  7pm - 9pm

Cost:  $75 per person/per class

More Info:  803.644.0103

 
Classes Offered:
 
April 21st or 23rd:  'Don't Fear Fish'
 
May 5th or 7th:  'Quick and Easy Dinners'
 
Please call to register as class is limited to 20 people.

Have fun - and enjoy the class!!

I'm happy to share this information with my readers!   

Don't forget - I'm here to help with your real estate needs whenever you are ready!!    

PAIRS AND SPARES - SENIOR ADULT CLUB
 
A great way to meet new friends....and catch up with old ones!
 
Ages: 50 and up

Cost: FREE
 
This group meets twice a month:
 
2nd Thursday -  Covered Dish -  4pm

4th Thursday - Birthday Celebration - 1:30pm

 
More Info:  The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department.
                 803.642.7631
 
Have fun :)

I'm happy to share this information with my readers.     If you have any pictures to share from the Birthday Celebrations - or Covered Dish meetings, I'm happy to post them right here for you :)

AIKEN TRIPLE CROWN IS HERE!!   Part Two - The Second Leg

 
What:  SECOND LEG - Aiken Steeplechase   (this is my favorite!!)

         (the line you see in the top of the pic above is the finish line!!)
 
This event draws the largest crowd - about 30,000 for the day!!  In this event the jockeys take the horses over a series of jumps during a race.   

 
When:  Saturday, March 21, 2009

Where: Ford Conger Field

Gates open: 9:30am  ----Don't forget you hats, Ladies!!!    Why? For the hat contest of course!!

Village of Shops:  Open at 10am

Guarantor Tent Party:  11am

First Post Time:  1pm         SIX RACES ARE HELD!!    RAIN OR SHINE!!!

Carriage Parade:  1:45pm

 
TICKETS:  General Admission $10 in advance, $15 at the gate
General Admin tickets can be purchased at:  Aiken Drug, Aiken Saddlery, Floyd & Green, Ingate Pharmacy, Lominicks Pharmacy, Odell Weeks, Plum Pudding, Southern Bank & Trust, Stoplight Deli, Unique Expressions.
 
Tent Party:  Tickets $100.  ($50 for children ages 6-12).
Includes entrance to party in the tent near the finish line, buffet luncheon, open bar, entertainment and parking pass.     Contact the Aiken Steeplechase office at 803-648-9641 for Guarantor tickets.
 
More Info: 803.648.9641  or visit:  www.aikensteeplechase.com
 
If you can only make one leg of the Triple Crown - this is the one!!!    See you there :)

Have fun - enjoy the races,   I know I will :)

This year will be extra special!!! --  my niece Tracy is flying down from Jersey to see her first Steeplechase!!  I'm so excited for her visit - I can't wait!!  

SEE YOU AT THE RACES!!!!      Be sure to say 'hey' if you see me!       

SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP
 
What:  Senior Adult Day Trip  (ages 50 and up)

Hosted By:  City of Aiken Parks, Rec & Tourism

Where to:   GARDENS TOUR - Bishopville, SC

When:  April 27, 2008  

Depart: 8am

Return:   5pm

Cost:  $40 per person - includes lunch

Call the Weeks Center for updated information 803.642.7631

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 27TH:  Front Desk at Odell Weeks Center ,  Whiskey Road, Aiken - across from Home Depot.
 

Visit the following:   Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden,  the James House Camellia Gardens, the Cotton Museum and MORE!!    
 
Sounds like a great trip :) 

Have fun.   If you take any pictures I would love to share them here on my blog.  Give me a call or shoot me an email.   Thanks :)