Mini Golf Fundraiser Set for Sept. 11
The Southern Roots Team at Keller Williams Realty will have a mini golf family fun day and tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at South on Whiskey, 3197 Whiskey Rd., Aiken.
A shotgun start for veterans will begin at 10 a.m. with a fun round for anyone wanting to play at 11:30 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for ForcesUnited, a local organization that helps veterans of all eras, wounded or not, to find healthcare, housing, employment, benefits, education and more. Sept. 11 is the kickoff of its annual 11:11 capital campaign that runs until Nov. 11.
“Veterans are very close to our hearts on the Southern Roots Team,” said Josh Campos, the team leader. “One of our new team members is a veteran, and some of us have family members who are veterans. We enjoy every opportunity we have to support ForcesUnited because they are so dedicated to our local veterans.”
The Beefed Up Food Truck will be at the tournament, and a silent auction will be held. Last year’s event raised $1,200 for Forces United.
For more information, email josh@thesouthernrootsteam.com.
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Augusta Library to Launch Podcast
The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System is preparing to launch its new podcast series, “What’s the FIC?”on Aug. 25
The podcast will cover a multitude of topics such as literature that influenced media, gaming, education, anime/manga discussion and special guest interviews. Hosts Georgina Lewis and Megan Williams want to give the community a different type of outlet and hope to connect with potential library patrons.
“I love the traditional library experience of going into a library, grabbing a book and getting comfy. That being said, the past events of 2019-2020, showed us that we can still be very creative through digital avenues,” said Lewis, a library assistant.
The first episode is called “Fruits Basket – Anime and Manga Comparison.” Episodes will drop about twice a month. Other scheduled topics include gaming at the library on Sept. 15, and banned books week on Sept. 29
Patrons will be able to listen through the Apple Music and Spotify Apps.
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ATC Foundation to Host Scholarship Fundraiser
Aiken Technical College and the ATC Foundation will host a scholarship fundraiser and 50th anniversary kick-off on Wednesday, Sep. 21.
“The event proceeds directly benefit the student scholarship fund at Aiken Technical College,” said ATC Foundation Director Dr. Beth LaClair. “We are excited to bring this event to campus to showcase the physical property and to involve students in this wonderful occasion. Being on the campus is the perfect venue to kick-off the College’s 50th anniversary celebration year.”
The event will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing facility on ATC’s campus. The evening will include a reception with drinks, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment by Brooke Lundy. There is a raffle with items including Caviar spark diamond hoop earrings from Floyd & Green, an Aiken staycation at Fairfield & Park, a custom South Carolina emblem fire pit crafted by ATC students and faculty, RecTeq RT-590 pellet grill with two bags of pellets and a private dinner for eight at the Village Café.
To RSVP, purchase raffle tickets or make a donation, visit www.atc.edu/foundation/events.
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