visit artsandheritagecenter.com. First Friday is December 2 at 5 p.m. in downtown Augusta, and features art and craft vendors, and live entertainment and music. Visit augustaarts.com. First Friday Wine Tasting is December 2 from 5-8 p.m., at Wine World in North Augusta. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com. Old Sckool Holiday Party, featuring live music, dancing, food, door prizes and more for the entire family, is Friday, December 2, from 6-9 p.m. on the second floor of 601 Broad Street. $5 admission benefits the CSRA African American Arts Alliance, a nonprofit community organization. Visit csraafricanamericanartsalliance.com. Olde Town Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes is Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, from 6-9 p.m., on the 300 block of Broad Street, and features a diverse selection of apartments and homes, as well as festive music. Three renovated organizations on Greene Street will also be open to tours. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and are available at Fireside Outdoor Kitchens and Grills, Martina’s Flowers and Gifts, Sundries Urban Market, Heritage Academy, Schweitzer Art Glass, Fox’s Lair and The Book Tavern. Call 706-664-8228. Annual Downtown Aiken Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Laurens Street and Richland Avenue, and features music, refreshments and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visit downtownaiken.com. Sixth Annual Red Ribbon Ball, in honor of World AIDS Day, is Friday, December 2, from 7-10 p.m., at the Marion Hatcher Center, and features a charity raffle, an appetizers buffet and a cash bar. $35. Sponsored by St. Stephens Ministry. Call 706-722-7092. A Holly Day is Saturday, December 3, all day, and features a festive shopping experience in downtown Aiken. Free. Call 803-6492221 or visit downtownaiken.com. Alleluia Community Christmas Festival is Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at Peach Orchard and Lumpkin roads, and features baked goods, German and Italian foods, live entertainment, games, silent auction, bookstore, crafts and a coffeehouse. Call 706-798-1882. Christmas Light-Up Spectacular is Saturday, December 3, from noon-8 p.m., at the 18 METRO SPIRIT 12.1.11
Augusta Common, and features Saturday Market on the River, activities, vendors, music, a parade at 3 p.m., and fireworks.
and Santa. Businesses will stay open late. Free. Call 803-649-2221 or visit downtownaiken.com.
Christmas in the Country is Saturday, December 3, from noon-9 p.m., at Kackleberry Farms, and features a Christmas tree farm, Santa, s’mores and hot chocolate. This event continues each weekend through December 18 from noon-9 p.m. on Saturdays and 2-8 p.m. on Sundays. $7; an additional $10 for Snow Days. Call 487-625-8668 or visit kackleberryfarm.com.
Hayride through the Life of Christ begins Thursday, December 8, at 7 p.m., at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, and includes hot chocolate. Free. Sponsored by Sharon Baptist Church. 706-541-0667.
Augusta Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3, at 3 p.m., downtown. Visit myaugustadowntown.com.
A Harrisburg Mill Village Christmas Open House is Thursday, December 8, from 7-9 p.m., at Salon 606 on Crawford Avenue, and features Christmas jazz. Reservations requested. $5. Visit facebook.com/ events/177569065671512.
Columbia County’s Christmas in America Tree Lighting Ceremony is Saturday, December 3, from 3-7 p.m., at the new Evans Towne Center Park, and features Santa, music and more. Bring canned food items to benefit Columbia County Cares Food Pantry. Call 706-312-7192 or visit columbiacountyga.gov.
Berry Center Inc. 50th Anniversary Art Sale and Holiday Celebration is Sunday, December 4, from 2-4 p.m., at The Partridge Inn, and features holiday jazz with Bill Karp. Free. Visit theberrycenter.org. Deck the Halls with Historic Augusta is Wednesday, December 7, at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., at the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, 415 Seventh Street, and features a seasonal floral demonstration by Greg Boulus of Charleston Street Fine Flowers and Events. Attendees will create their own evergreen displays to take home. Bring clippers. $30 per person. Call 706-7240436 or visit historicaugusta.org. Aiken County Historic Gingerbread Contest begins Thursday, December 8, at 10 a.m., at the Aiken County Historical Museum. Free. Call 803-642-2015 or visit aikencountyhistoricalmuseum.org. Night of 1,000 Lights is Thursday, December 8, all day, in downtown Aiken, and features luminaries, food, festivities
Total Package Day Spa Party is Friday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Elegant Extensions Salon & Spa, 923 Broad Street, and features THRIV Wellness & Weight Loss sessions, massages, mini makeovers and beauty tips, manicures and pedicures, music, door prizes, and refreshments. $75 for singles; $125 for couples. Reservations required. Call 706-925-1352. Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic is Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Columbia County Animal Shelter, 1940 William Few Parkway, and features 200 one-year rabies vaccinations, available on a first come, first served basis. $5 per pet. Call 706541-4077.
Lingerie Fashion Show, featuring local designer Sally Keiser, is Saturday, December 3, at Sky City. Doors open at 8 p.m.; and the show, featuring music by DJ Cielo, Coca Dylan and Funk You, begins at 9 p.m. Visit skycityaugusta.com. Merchants Association of Columbia County Christmas Parade is Sunday, December 4, at 2 p.m., beginning at Evans Town Centre Boulevard, to Washington Road, to North Belair Road, and ending at Cox Road. Free. Visit columbiacountyfair.net.
1, from 5:45-8 p.m. at Georgia Health Science’s Children’s Medical Center (Building 1010 C), and features instruction in how to provide safe sleeping spaces for infants. Sponsored by Safe Kids East Central. Call Rene Hopkins at 706-721-7606 or visit georgiahealth.org/safekids.
Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson Disease Aquatics Class meet every Monday and Friday, at noon at the Wilson Family Y. Free for members; $3 for non-members. For more information and registration, call Claudia Collins at 706-922-9664 or visit thefamilyy.org. have a celtic christmas friday, december 2, at st mary’s with harry o’donoghue Tours of the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson are Tuesday-Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the hour, at 415 Seventh Street, and feature Civil War era holiday decorations by Charleston Street Fine Flowers and Events and a Christmas tree by students at C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School. $3-$5; free for children under 5. Groups of 10 or more need a reservation. Call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org. Lights of the South continues daily through December 30 from 6-10 p.m. at 633 Louisville Road, and features light displays, hay rides, Santa and holiday treats. $7.50, adults; $4, children ages 4-17. Call 706-825-6441 or visit lightsofthesouth.com. Weekly Wine Tastings at Vineyard Wine Market in Evans are each Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and each Saturday from 1-6 p.m. Call 706-922-9463 or visit vine11.com.
Health
Cribs for Kids is Thursday, December
Adapted Wii Special Populations available by appointment at the Wilson Family Y, and feature individual ½-hour classes for physically and developmentally challenged individuals of all ages. $10, members; $20, non-members. Call Claudia Collins at 706-922-9662 or visit thefamilyy.org. Child Safety Seat Inspections, offered by Safe Kids East Central, are available by appointment at either MCGHealth Building 1010C or the Martinez Columbia Fire Rescue Engine Company 3. Call 706-721-7606 for an appointment at MCGHealth or 706-860-7763 in Martinez. Car seat classes are also available by appointment at these two locations, and those interested should call 706-721-7606 for an appointment. Visit georgiahealth.edu. Infant CPR Anytime Learning Program will be held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the first floor information desk (west entrance) of MCGHealth. Visit georgiahealth.edu.
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