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Fall Events Aiken, SC | 2023

Its hard not to love this time of year; the cool crisp morning air then typically warming up with blue skies. The fall foliage is gorgeous everywhere.

 

There are 3 fall events we wanted to remind you about. If you’re not local, this might be the perfect reason for a visit to Aiken, South Carolina.

 

Right now, Downtown Aiken is fully decorated in its fall theme. There are variety of very creative, humorous, and entertaining scarecrows proudly displayed.  Let’s check out some of them. You can come to see all the scarecrows; they are on Laurens Street, Park Ave and the Alley. It makes for a fun fall walk.

 

A very popular and fashionable event is on Saturday November 18^th

 2023 AIKEN FALL STEEPLECHASE CHAMPIONSHIP

They have a great race day info link: https://aikensteeplechase.com/event_info/#faq

Why attend? Aiken's Fall Championship is a wonderful way to spend a day seeing the horses fly, spending time with friends, and enjoying the beautiful Aiken weather while tailgating! If that’s not enough reason to attend not sure what would be. This is interesting to note Aiken is the host of the National Steeplechase Association's final race of the season! The Aiken Fall Steeplechase Championship will determine the top trainer, rider, and horse of the year.

Visit this website for online tickets which ends soon: https://aikensteeplechase.com/

Don’t miss out on one of the locals’ favorite fall events.

 

Thanksgiving Day favorites are “Bloodies and Bagels” and “Blessing of the Hounds” which opens the hunt season in Hitchcock Woods and is held on November 23^rd. Starting at 9:30am you can get your Bloodies and Bagels at the Aiken County Historical Museum. Then at 11am make your way to Hitchcock Woods at the South Boundary Entrance. If this is new to you just follow the crowd, horses and all the pups they will get you there!

 

There are so many activities going on its hard to keep up with them. Aiken has something for everyone; even when comes to housing options. We would be thankful for the opportunity to help you with any of your real estate needs.

 

It’s a big decision, we know. We’re here to help!

 

Brandi Cook + Vikki Crossland

803.645.3325 | info@aikenhomes.com

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South Carolina Adopt-A-Stream | Aiken, SC

What is Adopt-A-Stream?

You all have heard of “Adopt-A-Highway” to clean up trash along roadsides to keep your community beautiful?  BTW… Aiken Homes Team has adopted a highway, maybe this might be our next project?

This is kind of same idea but we become stewards of our beautiful waterways instead. South Carolina has so many waterways, from freshwater streams to saltwater marshes. If you are interested in protecting the health of our water and love to be outdoors, you are in the right place!

 

South Carolina Adopt-A-Stream (SC AAS) provides the opportunity for those interested in the protection and improved management of South Carolina waterways to be directly involved in their monitoring and reporting. Volunteers provide vital data for streams that complements local and state data used to determine the health of our waterways.

 

To be involved you need to take a training course:

There are three training options:

 

• Freshwater stream habitat assessment with freshwater monitoring (test shallow streams).

·        Freshwater stream habitat assessment and macroinvertebrate surveys (find water bugs).

• Coastal habitat assessment and tidal saltwater monitoring (monitor where the tides change).

Aaaaand coming Fall 2023: Lake monitoring for lakes larger than 5 acres.

 

I bet you are wondering how often you would have to monitor?

• Assess your stream habitat once a year to see if anything changes, such as bank stability, vegetation, or buffer zones.
• Freshwater stream monitoring is done monthly, measuring air temperature, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, transparency, and bacteria. Bacteria monitoring looks specifically at E. coli levels in water.
• Macroinvertebrate surveys are done twice per year. These surveys record the diversity and abundance of aquatic insects found in the water.
• Tidal Saltwater Monitoring is done monthly, measuring air temperature, water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and transparency. You can also join a sister program called NOAA’s Phytoplankton Monitoring Network to sample for harmful algal blooms bi-weekly.

 

Ready to get started?

The first step is to become a certified SC Adopt-A-Stream aka AAS volunteer by attending a FREE workshop! Volunteer trainings are available across the state of South Carolina. Follow this link for training events: https://scdhec.gov/environment/your-water-coast/adopt-stream-program

 

We challenge our community, organizations and businesses to work together to keep Aiken County and South Carolina beautiful. It’s not only about the trash on our roadsides we can see BUT making sure our waterways are in good health too!

 

A special thank you to Lauren Alston with Aiken County Engineering Department- Stormwater Division for taking the time to teach us about this wonderful program!

 

Brandi Cook + Vikki Crossland

803.645.3325 | info@aikenhomes.com

Meybohm Real Estate

 

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Local Spotlight on Radioactive Pinball Arcade | Aiken, South Carolina

In case you missed it, there's a new hangout on the block in Downtown Aiken! Radioactive Pinball Arcade opened at the end of August 2023 and we've already been multiple times! Join Brandi + Vikki this week as they chat with owner, Erin Edwards about this new fun spot for kids + adults! Check them out on Facebook or their website https://radioactivepinballarcade.com/ for more info and hours of operation!

 

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803.645.3325 | info@aikenhomes.com

Meybohm Real Estate

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Just Listed: 528 Holley Lake Rd | Woodside | Aiken, SC

Stunning Traditional Home with Picturesque Setting... Meticulously kept grounds are a superb greeting to this gorgeous home nestled next to the golf course. Flexible floor plan full of LIVABILITY. How you use the rooms, formal or fun; it's simply your choice. Tons of architectural interest, plenty of tall windows with transoms that bring in natural light, built-ins, moldings, volume ceilings, abundance of natural hardwood floors and stately fireplaces. As you enter you will feel the warmth of this home. The chef in the house will be delighted with the well laid out kitchen, plenty of cabinetry, island, stainless built-in appliances and adjoins a sunny breakfast area as well as the formal dining room. This space lends itself to large gatherings & tons of enjoyment with the family room nearby. Also on the main level is a quaint bedroom and an office which you can decide how to use! Step outdoors to a large screened porch and patio, where you can enjoy your serene garden views. Consider dining al fresco under the stars. An ideal outdoor space for entertainment and relaxation that boasts an expansive view of colorful perennials, shrubs and flowers in your back yard retreat which adjoins the 9th fairway of the Jones course in Woodside. Relax and reboot in your generously sized owner's suite with its own balcony and updated spa style bath with walk-in tile shower, stand-alone tub, double bowl vanity and extra closet space. Both the upstairs guest bedrooms have their own charm & appeal with access to a full bath. Convenient side load garage with good amount of extra parking, space and workshop area. This desirable home is situated in Woodside, a gated community with quick access to the east and main gate and to the clubs. There are miles of walking trails & green space. At your option, two country clubs, golfing, tennis, swim, social & dining at your pleasure. YOU & your family can enjoy the simple pleasures of life here in this Aiken HOME. #thesearchisover

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