Exciting Events Happening Today: February 15 Highlights You Can’t Miss!

Chalk Mine is offering a $20 winter rate until the end of February. Located at 1208 Gregg Highway, it’s a great time to play a round of golf. For tee times, call 803-226-0053.

Monday, Feb. 17: A vigil for peace and nonviolence will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Whiskey Road, across from The Fresh Market. The event is organized by Aiken Women In Black and Moms Demand Action. Everyone is welcome to join in the call for an end to war and gun violence. Bring a nonpartisan sign if you can, or use one provided. If standing is difficult, feel free to bring a chair. For more details, contact Lynn at 501-499-4485 or Brenda at 803-648-6020.

Let’s Go Bingo: Enjoy bingo for some fun and prizes from 6 to 8 p.m. at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There’s a $5 cover charge, and game cards range from $1 to $25. For updates, check out Lets Go Bingo on Facebook.

Tuesday, Feb. 18: The Beech Island Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 144 Old Jackson Highway. Guest speaker Pete Peters, president of the Aiken-Barnwell Genealogical & Historical Society, will discuss Aiken’s aviation history. Call Jackie at 706-833-3651 for more info.

A book club will gather at 2:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. This month, the group will discuss “The Unforgiving Minute; A Soldier’s Education” by Craig M. Mullaney. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.

The library also hosts the Let’s Talk About Discussion Series, focusing on Southern novels. This month’s book is “The Grass Harp” by Truman Capote. A movie screening is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, and again at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. A discussion will follow at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 25, led by Dr. Andrew Geyer. The program is funded by a grant from the S.C. Humanities. For more information, call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.