Wimbledon Spirit Shines at Mixed Tennis Mixer

by KIM PETRUSKA ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19th, 32 players traded in their ordinary tennis attire for Wimbledon whites and enjoyed an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. The courts were filled with exciting rallies, plenty of laughter, and great sportsmanship as players rotated partners throughout the event. Adding to the authentic Wimbledon atmosphere, guests enjoyed strawberries and cream, prosecco, and other treats while cheering on fellow competitors between matches. Congratulations to...

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Perfect Day for a Paddle on the Augusta Canal

by JUDY LORIER ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, fourteen members of the Savannah Lakes Outdoor Adventure Club kayaked down the Augusta Canal in Evens, Georgia.  What a glorious day.  The weather was perfect – sunny and warm with a gentle breeze. We started with a picnic lunch at the Savannah Rapids Park and this is where the paddle started also.  We enjoyed the wildlife and the beautiful shores paddling 5 ½ miles to Lake Olmstead where we had to work a little harder for...

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From Waste to Welcome: McCormick Garden Club Turns Recycled Plastic Into 8th Community Bench

MCCORMICK, SC — The historic Mims Community Center grounds feature a brand-new amenity today, thanks to a sustainable civic project spearheaded by the McCormick Garden Club. Through an ongoing partnership with the NexTrex Recycling Challenge, the club has successfully converted hundreds of pounds of loose household plastic film into a durable, weather-resistant outdoor park bench. The installation marks a double victory for McCormick County, simultaneously diverting soft plastic waste...

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Pickleball Really is a Big Dill at SLV

by Joe Locke Founder and President, SLV Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club May was another busy and exciting month for the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club and the SLV Pickleball Community. From the completion of our Men’s and Ladies Spring Ladder Leagues to our Recreation Center Open House to the Dedication of our new courts, there was something for everyone. And we still have ½ of the year left. Congrats to all our Women’s and Men’s Ladder League Medalists On...

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Outdoor Adventure Club Enjoys Night at the Ballpark

by ROSE TRACY On May 8, 2026 sixty two members of the Outdoor Adventure Club and their friends attended the Augusta Green Jackets minor league baseball game.  It was a perfect night for a ballgame with cool temperatures and clear skies.  The Green Jackets were honoring the donkeys of Stallings Island that evening, so they took the field in their special River Donkey uniforms.  Unfortunately, the home team lost 2 -0, but it was an exciting game as the pitcher for the opposing...

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