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2012 Senior Trips!!

Friday, Febraury 10 - Columbia, SC:  Columbia Women's Show:  Join us as we learn about new trends in fashion, tips/new recipes, and how to TANGO!! 

Thursday, March 22 - Ridge Spring/Saluda, SC
Let's begin by visiting the Saluda County Museum and Flat Grove, the birthplace of Alamo hero, James Butler Bonham.  Enjoy lunch at Juniper and shopping the downtown antique shops.  We will end the day at Watsonia, touring a peach packing facility and farm!

Thursday/Friday, April 19 and 20 - Pawley's Island & Georgetown, SC
Day 1:  Tour Hopsewee Plantation's tea room and pre-revolutionary home, take a boat-ride through Brookgreen Garden's, shop at the Hammock Shops and end the night with dinner at Sea View Inn on Pawley's Island.
Day 2:  Explore downtown historic Georgetown, the third oldest city in South Carolina.  On our way back home, we travel to Mock's Corner to visitMepkin Abbey.  The working monasteryhas breathtaking gardens.

Friday, May 18 - Orangeburg/Eutawville, SC
Visit Elloree Heritage Museum and the historic Church of the Epiphany.  We will finish the day with lunch at the Parish House and antique store.

Monday, June 25 - Anderson, SC
Tour the Happy Cow Creamery and shop downtown Anderson.  Lunch will be in downtown Pendleton at Farmer's Hall.  Then visit Split Creek Farm, a Grade A goat dairy.  End the day with dinner at Grits and Groceries.

July (date to be announced)- Greer, SC:  BMW Plant
Witness a car being made during our BMW plant tour.

Monday/Tuesday, August 6 and 7 - Cherokee, NC
Day 1:  Spend the day at Harrah's Casino and enjoy dinner at Paula Deen's Kitchen.
Day 2:  Visit Chimney Rock on the way back to Aiken.

Friday, September 14 - Wadmalaw, SC
Begin with lunch at Tomato She Cafe and shopping at Stono Market.  Then visit the Angel Oak that has been shading John's Island for over 1400 years.  Enjoy a trolley ride through the tea plants at Charleston Tea Plantattion.  Sample wines and cheese at Irvin House Vineyards.  End the day shopping at Tanger Outlet.

Friday, October 12 - Barnwell/Blackville, SC
Visit the historic Episcopal Church and The Little Red Barn where local artist, Liz Ringus, does her work.  Enjoy lunch at Miller's Bread Basket.  Then visit the Healing Springs and Healing Springs Country Store.  End the day with tea at Lil's Herb Garden.

November (date to be announced) - Oconee/Pickens, SC
Pick apples at Bryson's Apple Orchard and then have lunch at The Steakhouse.  Sample wines at Chattooga Belle Farms and enjoy a catered dinner by Humble Pie.

Friday, December 7 - Edgefield, SC
First stop will be the National Wild Turkey Federation museum.  Then explore Old Edgefield Pottery.  Lunch at Park Row Market No. 1.  End the day with a guided tour of the historic properties.

Please call for times or to register!

 


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After School Program
at
Busbee Corbett Elementary-Middle School

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The after school recreational enrichment program provides a safe environment for children and includes an afternoon snack.  Activities include homework time, crafts, projects, games, healthy lifestyle initiatives programs and more...

Age:  Kindergarten - Sixth Grade
F
ee: 
$35 per week or $10 per day

Daily Schedule: 
3:00 - 3:15  Attendance and Snack
3:15 - 4:30  Homework
4:30-5:30
  Structured/Organized play activiites
5:30 - 6:00 
Free Play

Children must be registered in advance to participate!!

 


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2012 Starlight Cinema Dates!

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for a movie!  Come about 30 minutes before for a good seat.  All movies begin at dark unless otherwise noted.
January 20

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid II: Roderick Rules"

Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
(will be inside gym at 6 p.m.)

Graniteville, SC
March 23

"Mr. Poppers Penguins"

Johnny Wood Park

Belvedere SC
April 27

"Rio"

Dinner and a Movie at Camp Gravatt
(Reservations Required for Dinner)

Rural Aiken, SC
May 8

"Marley & Me: The Puppy Years"

Cumberland Village

Aiken, SC
June 1

"Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked"

Aiken County Recreation Center

Graniteville, SC
August 10

"Flicka 2"

Wagener Salley High School
(will be on football field)

Wagener, SC
September 21

"The Big Year"

Boyd Pond Park

Rural Aiken, SC
October 5

"We Bought a Zoo"

Sassafrass Festival

Burnettown, SC
November 21

"Home Alone"

Chitlin Strut

Salley, SC




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