Kara's Blog ( Aiken, SC real estate, things to do, and other stuff!)

It's time for Fall Steeplechase!   What: 23rd renewal of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase. When: Saturday, October 25, 2014 Where: Ford Conger Field, Aiken SC -  931 Powderhouse Road More info: 803.648.9641  or  www.aikensteeplechase.com/fallevent.html   Come on out and see horses fly!  Fly over the j...

What: St. John's Apple Fest When: Saturday, November 1, 2014 Where: St. John's United Methodist Church.   Address:  Corner of Richland Ave and Newberry St NW, Downtown Aiken. More info: 803.648.6891   www.stjohns-umc.com Apples apples and more apples!  Pies, cakes, fresh apples, breakfast, lunch....

What: 2nd Annual Barkaritaville and Twilight walk for animals. When:  Saturday, October 18, 2014 Time: 6:oopm - 10:00pm Where: SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare.  199 Willow Run Road, Aiken. More info:  803.648.6863  http://letlovelive.org/Special-Events.php Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at ...

This event is personal to me and to a number of people.  I think everyone knows someone suffering from the effects of Alzheimers.  It is such a tragic disease, what it does to the mind.  Very sad to watch someone you love deteriorate, to the point that they don't know you anymore :(   Let's put a...

  What: STAR Riding 19th annual Oyster Roast and BBQ When:  Friday, October 17, 2014 Time: 6-9pm Where: Black Forest Equestrian Center, 4343 Banks Mill Road, Aiken SC STAR Riding is a non-profit organization offering specialized therapeutic and recreational riding to the disabled in Aiken,SC.  Th...

Don't let this piece of history slip away!   This former Methodist Chapel is located in the hamlet of New Holland (on New Holland Road). Over 100 years old and constructed mostly of heart pine! One acre lot has electric service and community water. Lots of possibilities -- antique shoppe, artist ...

That's right, free free totally free!  Come on over to Odell Weeks - Virginia Acres Park on Whiskey Road and take a walk on the track... along the way you will find a section of new fitness equipment.  About ten machines, all working different muscles - and you can use them anytime because they a...

Aiken is Awesome! We always have something fun happening.   What:  Beach Blast Where: Newberry Street (between Richland and Park Aves) Downtown Aiken SC    When:  Friday, June 13, 2014 and Saturday, June 14, 2014 More info:  803.649.2221   www.downtownaiken.com Time to get your toes in the sand! ...

Get fresh!!  Fresh fruit and produce, baked goods and more :)    Thursday nights, downtown in The Alley - June - August!  Aiken County Farmers Market is relocating Thursday nights to The Alley, in Downtown Aiken!  Open for business 5-7pm.  Come on downtown to the market this summer, Thursday nigh...

Bring a chair or blanket, bring some friends, or bring your love with you! come enjoy a concert in beautiful Hopelands Gardens.... all summer long!!! Here's the lineup:  (all concerts begin at 7pm, unless noted otherwise) May 5: Aiken Concert Band May 12: South Boundary May 19: Aiken Community Pl...