JUST WANTED TO REMIND Y'ALL ABOUT THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TOMORROW DOWNTOWN!
What: Mead Hall's Annual Strawberry Festival
When: Saturday, April 25th. 10am - 3pm RAIN OR SHINE!!
Where: Downtown Aiken - Greenville Street (Between Richland and Hayne Aves)
More Info: 803.644.1122.
(If you want to be a vendor - please call Linda Serkiz at 803.640.2684 for more info)
There is fun to be had at this one! Come on down and check it out :)
Pony Rides - Petting Zoo - Frozen Casserole Sale - Games - Mechanical Bull - Bake Sale - Entertainment - Carriage Rides - Strawberry Desserts - Refreshments - Vendor Booths - Inflatables and more!!!
Have fun and I'll see you there :)
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IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY -AND IT WAS A GREAT TURN OUT AT THE FESTIVAL. THE HOME MADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM WAS DELISH!
HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE DAY:
The pie eating champ held onto his title from last year (that is him - first on on the left!) Everyone had alot of fun.
Has it been a long time since marching band? Still got your instrument? Why not donate your old instrument and give another child the opportunity to learn music!
Drop off your old instrument at any branch of Security Federal Bank and it will be refurbished and then will given - yes, GIVEN - to an Aiken County student.
I will always remember my times in band! It was great :) In third grade we got to see and hear all of the instruments, then (if we wanted to - and - with parents permission) we could pick one to play in the band! Not everyone was interested in playing an instrument, but I sure was. My sister played the clarinet and I couldn't wait for my turn to make music, too :) I chose the saxophone! Yep - I play the sax. Well, I haven't played in over 15 years, but I'm pretty sure that I could belt out some noise, lol.
Not all families can afford to make rental payments or purchase an instrument. Your donation will help fill that need - right here in Aiken County :)
Sooooo- where are they? The instruments! Under the bed.....up in the attic....down in the basement.....in the closet....out in the shed.....in the garage....????? Find them and bring them in!!
Here's the recap:
What: Donate your old instruments
Where: Drop off at any branch of Security Federal Bank
When: APRIL 20 - MAY 20, 2009
Sponsored by: Aiken Standard/Aiken Performing Arts Group/Security Federal Bank/
And: Instruments will be refurbished and GIVEN to a deserving Aiken County Student
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC - DONATE YOUR OLD INSTRUMENT
FREE ADMISSION! SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2009
COME CELEBRATE EARTH DAY :)
WHERE: HOPELANDS GARDENS - 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. (between Berrie and Dupree)
PARKING: AT GREEN BOUNDARY, WHISKEY ROAD ACROSS FROM HOPELANDS.
WHEN: 8:30AM - 11:30AM
FREE ADMISSION!!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2009
Some of the Exhibitors include:
Adopt-A-Highway, Adopt-a-Parkway, Aiken Beekeepers, Aiken County Recylcling, Aiken Garden Club, Aiken Land Conservancy, DuPont Planetarium, Hitchcock Woods, Wild Turkey Federation....and MORE!!!
Sponsored by:
City of Aiken Environmental Committee
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism
City of Aiken Public Works
Another great Downtown Aiken Festival right around the corner!! Literally!! - this one is right around the corner from our office :)
What: Mead Hall's Annual Strawberry Festival
When: Saturday, April 25th. 10am - 3pm RAIN OR SHINE!!
Where: Downtown Aiken - Greenville Street (Between Richland and Hayne Aves)
More Info: 803.644.1122.
(If you want to be a vendor - please call Linda Serkiz at 803.640.2684 for more info)
There is fun to be had at this one! Come on down and check it out :)
Pony Rides - Petting Zoo - Frozen Casserole Sale - Games - Mechanical Bull - Bake Sale - Entertainment - Carriage Rides - Strawberry Desserts - Refreshments - Vendor Booths - Inflatables and more!!!
I will definitely see you there! The past couple of festivals I have missed out on the casserole sale.... I plan on getting there early this time, lol.
Have fun - send me your pics, I'm happy to share them!
...just won't cut it here. The Masters Golf Tourney is here!! and when I say 'here'.....I mean RIGHT HERE!
Yes, y'all!! For those of you who didn't know - Augusta GA is right across the river (The Savannah River) from Aiken County, SC! (about 17 miles between Augusta and Downtown Aiken)
Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia.
Did you know that The Masters is the ONLY MAJOR tournament played at the SAME course EVERY year?! Yup :) How 'bout that for a little bit of sports trivia!
Here are some pics of Augusta National:
It certainly is a beautiful time of year here in the Central Savannah River Area :) The Dogwoods, Azaleas, Jasmine, Wisteria....and so many of the other flowering trees and shrubs are in bloom. The flowery scents are carried in the breeze :)
Check out these pics from around town: (sorry - having some techinical difficulties...could only get the one pic to load --- I'll try to figure it out, lol)
Masters week is always alot of fun in Aiken :) Golfers on the courses....Pro's spotted at the local gyms... Lots of visitors wandering throughout downtown - finding treasures in our local shoppes - enjoying the local cuisine.......
FOR THOSE OF YOU IN TOWN FOR THE MASTERS --- HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO DO!!
Enjoy the tournament :) Good luck to all the players - I'd like to see Tiger or Mickelson get another Green Jacket- but I don't think it's gonna happen this year! We'll see :)
Happy Easter everyone!
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Aiken, SC ~ One of the most beautiful cities that I have had the honor to live in. I'm serious. I fell in love with Aiken the first time I visited. I'll tell you all about it in a blog, sometime.
Hi. My name is Kara, and I work for/with Jane Page Thompson. We are both Realtors. Jane Page is originally from Virginia and has lived and traveled all over the world :) (I am just filling this in for now, I'll get with her one of these days for more specifics, haha)
(yes, I am a KC Chiefs fan - and I like the St. Louis Rams, too. so?)
I took this picture for a photo contest a few years ago. I won 2nd prize :) How cool is that! I also took a picture at New Bridge Polo that ended up on the cover of Farm & Ranch/Country Estates Magazine! Isn't that awesome :)
Me on the other hand: I grew up in New Jersey, and lived there most of my life. (pleeeeease--- don't say Joyzey!) Small town. North Western part of the state. I love being a Jersey Girl. Jersey will be in my heart forever. I've been in Aiken since 1996 and wish I had moved here sooner. Seriously! It is one of the prettiest little towns. I'll have to write a blog on 'why I love Aiken'.
I've been involved in real estate in some way, shape or form for the past 9 years - but have been a SC Licensed Real Estate Agent and a Realtor for about the past 2 years. Jane Page is great to work with. I am learning a lot, that's for sure.
A little bit more about me...well, I have a grown child, and I am recently divorced and back doing the dating thing. I have a feeling you will see a blog or two about this, lol. (for those of you who may not be familiar---- lol = laugh out loud) I tell you this, because I use that term ALOT!!
I love my family, friends and I love the beach. I have a very large extended family....tons and tons of cousins. If you think you have a large family, I think mine can beat yours! And not going back 100's of years!! I mean starting with MY Grandparents :)
Well, as you can see, I'm a talker. Guess I'll save all that stuff for some blogs. Oh - there will be plenty of real estate tips, news, updates, etc..... as well. Watch for it!
I like to read blogs...and I like to write blogs. :) A bunch of blogging Realtors, how fun is that!! And to be part of this great community of real estate related professionals is just wonderful. Advice - opinions - suggestions - perspectives - comic relief - insight - sounding boards ...... from so many different professionals in so many different locations. I'm happy to be here.
Even though I work as a 'licensed assistant', I AM A REALTOR! I have been a member of the Aiken Board of Realtors - Education Committee since 2006, and have been asked to serve on the Grievance Committee in 2009. I feel very honored to have been selected for this position, and I am hoping for a VERY SLOOOOW year, haha -- let's all play by the rules - ok guys!?
The agent that I assist is an Accredited Land Consultant, but she has expertise in more than just land sales/purchases! Aiken's historic and luxury properties, as well as equestrian estates top the list.
Hard to separate business from personal sometimes, I am who I am - I am no different with my clients as I am with my friends. Always honest - always looking out for them - dependable - ethical - loyal...... Ok, so I know you need to get to know me, and you will, but I'm not here to brag on myself by no means. (even though that is what 'they say' to do.) Hey, I know that I still have alot to learn when it comes to real estate. The way I look at it, I am learning from one of the best in the business, as her assistant. I need to look into getting her on the speaker circuit. Yes, she is that good at what she does!! :)
My title is assistant, but we work more as a team. I love doing the administrative stuff, keeping things organized. (as best I can anyway) No problem for me, I'm a Virgo, haha. I love meeting new people and showing them around this great city, too.
In 2008 I took some extensive education to earn a designation of "Seniors Real Estate Specialist"and was very excited to put it to work for me ----- after weighing the expense of maintaining this designation, it was with a heavy heart that I chose to let my membership lapse this year. (it didn't bring us any more business, so why keep on paying for it - times are tough these days, afterall!) NOW REMEMBER - I can help a buyer/seller of any age, but I had hoped to create a specialty niche with the mature crowd. I hate the word 'senior citizen', and I never want to hear it said to me, so I will never use those words here on my blog, again. (I don't even like being called ma'am...and in the South you hear that ALOT) I may be a Baby Boomer, but I'm far from old. And most of the other Boomers I know feel the same way. When does old happen? Hmmm.... sounds like a good blog topic to me, lol.
I'll be posting all sorts of things! I hope you come back and check from time to time so you can get to know me ----and then hopefully when you or someone you know needs some real estate assistance, you can contact me ---even if you/they are not moving to/from my town...I can help by way of a referral. With our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of The World, we are connected to over 5500 offices worldwide!! Please come back and get to know me. I'd like the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs. Let me find an agent to help you no matter where you are moving to/from ----whether you are buying/selling.
Like I said, my topics will vary, please enjoy :)
Welcome to Aiken :)
Because Jane Page is the selling agent (and I am the assistant), most of the letters received are to her. (I will add some of those to the comments below soon) There is an occasion or two where we will have more than one client coming on the same day....then I am 'out in the field' so to speak :)
Here are a few of the notes that I have received from previous clients:
"....we had a wonderful visit to Aiken. You and Jane Page just couldn't have been more pleasant to work with as well as thoughtful. Thanks to both of you for your efforts on our behalf....... Fondly, Beth S"
"Thank you Kara for the informative packet.... You have been the most helpful out of all the real estate people I have contacted, which is a tribute to how hard you work. I prefer to work with people like you.... All the best, Jan M"
"...thanks for all your efforts involving the Drafts property. But most of all thank you for the kind words on the note you sent...... That was very thoughtful......See you in Aiken soon. Frank"
"Hi Kara, Thank you!! Thank you for just an exceptional wonderful afternoon of 'house shopping'!! You are the consummate pro for that job!!!..... Love, Jan and the two horses"
(Jan, her husband Bob, and their horses are all retired. The house they purchased was the first house we looked at - it was perfect! I had a great time helping them through the entire process from the first look at the property .... all the way to the closing table)!
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Even though I wasn't born here, Aiken feels like home.
Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?
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