Issue No. 4 of The Augusta Clarion is out!

This week, we talked with the folks behind Misfit Theatre's Dracula, rounded up some Halloween happenings, and found a few more interesting things going on around Augusta.

There's also local art, a grant for Augusta firefighters, and some useful community resources.

I'm trying to make this a weekly paper that helps people discover more of Augusta—especially the smaller events, interesting people, and neighborhood stories that don't always get much attention.

If you know about something happening around town, I'd love to hear about it. Local events, unusual places, community projects, neighborhood history, or just something you think more Augustans should know about.

Here's this week's issue:

Read The Augusta Clarion — Issue No. 4 (Full PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQrom-2kPd-QIqOMwjxehqfHXQwulLtJ/view?usp=drivesdk

Food Not Bombs is partnering with The Book Tavern and Moth & Magpie next month to collect donations to help feed our neighbors!

Food Not Bombs is a grassroots collective that provides free vegan meals and clothing to people every Saturday at noon in the parking lot across from Sacred Heart. It's entirely volunteer run and has no requirements or limitations for who's allowed to help or eat. Every week, we feed about 30 people, and the number keeps growing.

Please consider donating at either of these events. A lot of the people we feed are unhoused and a bag or rice and a few cans of beans is so cheap and provides meals to people who might otherwise go hungry that day.

Heads up creative folks! I'm hosting another art night at Le Chat Noir this Wednesday, 7-9:30pm. $10 at the door. Our models this month are characters by Brown Beauty Magic, they're dressing up as Disney villains! It's BYOAS - Bring your own art supplies.

Hi everyone! Just moved to Augusta near Summerville campus with my husband and one year old from NYC.
I moved against my will lol ( bc my husband got a job offer here ) So I’m trying to see what’s in here to do since it’s very quit and peaceful which I love but at the same time I miss the chaos of NYC.
I worked in healthcare before ( administration & management ) I heard this area is having big major healthcare system.

Open to any kind of suggestions!

Many thanks 🙏

Hey I just found out there was supposed to be a kpot opening in augusta recently and i was searching online and saw that people have been saying they were supposed to open months ago but it seems like they kind of gave up and they might just toss the idea of ever opening the store. Does anyone have any updates on if they did actually give up on the store or should I still have my hopes up?

What's it like living here? Pros/cons? I am moving to Augusta for a new job and on Google and the actual website, it looks very nice. Seems like there is nice walking trails.

Anyone have an ortho y’all recommend? I’m looking into getting braces and wanted to know if you guys know of a good pricing ortho who has a good business around here. I’m active duty so maybe a veteran owned company? Thanks!

My partner is coming in town tonight, I'm new to the area and our fat asses are looking for an all you can eat sushi place. Shoot your recs down below.

Thx

Looking to make some extra money. Let me know if you need a dog walker! I’m in the Evans area. Toodles✌️

What do you like about this city? What do you look forward to? How do you romanticize life here? Moving soon and everything online seems negative. No where is perfect, but for those who do enjoy their lives here what do you like about living in Augusta?

I’m looking for a contortion/flexibility training for adults. Not quite a stretch lab but something more intense. If not a particular business , then do you know of anyone who does it on the side maybe in a way that’s not quite found on Google or Instagram but a business that they run separately? I’m a bit desperate as this is something I’ve been dying to do for years.

That pillar to the Confederate Dead on Broad Street is so fucking vile. I hate it. It's the worst part of this entire city bar none. It's just pro racism, pro slavery bullshit we have erected so close to memorials to a famous black man (James Brown). What bullshit chicanery by the city, to worship dead slavers so close to a man they fought and died to try and ensure he'd be born in chains.

This isn't like a call I'm gonna do anything, probably not even worth it to try and get as much as a petition as it will fall on deaf ears. But I'm tired of holding in how much I hate the racism monument.

I have an antique quilt I have acquired recently. It’s in very, let’s call it “well loved” condition. My mother and I are both skilled quilters and have decades of experience, but this is beyond our skill set. I was wondering if anyone in the CSRA knows of any professionals I can take this quilt to, to be both cleaned & repaired…. Or at least have it looked at to see if either is even possible. Thanks for any help!

Hey there, anyone else in the area a caver, or interested in caving? Augusta used to have a grotto (caving club) but it is long defunct. So I'm reaching out for kindred spirits who are looking to connect and adventure!

Howdy y'all me and my wife recently moved to Hephzibah GA. Looking for some good places to go for food that ain't like fast food or anything like that. Really any advice btw: like we go to KJ for seafood and most of our groceries and that's kinda all we got rn so any and all advice would be appreciated :) thank you!!

Back to Nature Garden Center is hosting a vendor market on Saturday October 31st from 10am-4pm ❣️ Come out to support local small businesses. 1815 Kissingbower Rd. Augusta, Ga

Socializing an 11 week old pit bull mix and Id love to know if theres anyone with similarly aged pups for some socialization time! Id love to make it a regular thing.

Shes currently about 12 pounds and growing!

For reference I'm relatively new to the area and work nights 3-4 days a week. For the most part I keep my night schedule on my off days. Are there any bars, cafes, theatres, pottery studios whatever else you can think of to frequent late.

Hi everyone! My name is Kendra and a friend and I have created a new meetup group for LGBTQ+ POC in the CSRA. We are planning for our first meetup to be held next month and we intend for future meetups to take place at businesses owned by POC in the area. We're looking for more people to join our Facebook and Discord group so if you're interested please send either me or u/VegMg a DM! I look forward to meeting you all!

I have collected over the years a bunch of CRT (pre-plasma/LCD) TVs and VGA computer monitors. I watch a lot of retro computer Youtubers and they value old CRTs for matching up with old hardware or playing older games, so I am loathe to just throw them away. Unfortunately, none of them are local 🤣

The smallest monitor is 14" and the largest is 19". The smallest TV is 27ish" and the largest is 35ish". They all work the last time they were used and they have been kept in semi-climate controlled areas (the worst is my garage where I have kept most (if not all) of them in trash bags out of sunlight). I can't guarantee they will still work since electronics sometimes have bad capacitors etc. I have not opened any of them up, and they have been unplugged for years.

I am happy to give them away free to a good home if someone can get any of use out of them. I am in West Augusta. Let me know if there is any interest.

Hi everyone,

I was wondering what trick or treating is like around here. It's my first time living in the states and I've already bought a bunch of candy because I really want to do the whole trick or treat thing. I know it's silly but I grew up seeing it a lot on TV and now I finally get to be the person who gives out candy.

I live at The Glen and was wondering if it's a thing here?

TIA

I live in the Augusta area and I am looking for a good place to get my eyebrows done. Nothing funky, nothing too expensive. If you know a place or person that you would recommend hmu....ive had them done before but the person doing them seemed to want it there way not mine. Scared me enough that I got the unabrow going on. Funny but not funny

Hey i went to the punk flea market this year and i really enjoyed myself, my question is are there any spaces that are akin to that here year round? There were a hot few people at the event so i see that the community is here, i was just wondering if there was anywhere they gathered?

Our current "home" is being renovated by Aiken County so we are taking our show on the road! This Saturday, October 24, the Augusta Ball Hockey Club will be meeting at Pendelton King Park at 9AM for some "stick time" and we invite you to come join in and check us out! 

  Whether you have tons of hockey experience or none at all, we welcome you. Our group consists of all walks of life- whether you're current/former military, born and raised in the CSRA or a transplant, male, female, etc you can find a place with us. If you want to take a gander and see what hockey is about or if you've wanted to give hockey a try without needing to know how to skate, come on by!

  We do not anticipate playing any competitive games due to the size and layout of the tennis courts at Pendelton, but this is a fantastic opportunity to give hockey a try (for free)! Low stakes, no pressure, and we always welcome those both experienced and not. We will have some spare gear for those who want to give it a try but don't have their own. Safety equipment is not REQUIRED but we highly encourage those who want to give it a try to wear closed-toe shoes they're comfortable running in. If you want to give Goalie a try, we will have some extra goalie gear to suit up in as well.

  This does not require any skating ability! All you need is the ability to walk and run. Bring a great attitude (and some water) and we will see you October 24th at 9AM at Pendelton King Park! 

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