Career opportunity

Aiken Technical College will hold Career Day 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Gregg-Graniteville Student Activities Center. Representatives from more than 40 local companies are expected to attend. Call (803) 594-9954, ext. 1281.

Fun on the farm

The Aiken Farm Fest begins at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday at 207 Chime Bell Church Road, Aiken.

There will be an antique tractor and engine show, tractor and truck pulls, kids' pedal pull, sawmill, veneer mill and other demonstrations and exhibits. The cost is $5, and ages 12 and younger get in free. For more information, visit www.aikenfarmfest.com.

Crossing stitches

Me & D'Girls Can Cross Stitch will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Roy Warner Memorial Park, South Carolina Highway 39. Youths will meet and learn to cross stitch, followed by lunch and manicures. The cost is $5 and registration is required. Call (803) 564-6149.

Benefit for pets

The CSRA Humane Society will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its pet center, 425 Wood St., Augusta. The event will benefit the homeless pets at the center. Call (706) 261-7387.

Walking for MS

The Aiken Multiple Sclerosis Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Aiken County Library. Participants are urged to raise money before the walk. For information, contact Matt Honeycutt, matt.honeycutt@nmss.org or (704) 525-5906.

Free tax assistance

The Aiken Public Library will have free income tax preparation through April 10 for low-and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention for those 60 and older. Taxes are prepared by volunteer counselors trained by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Nancy Carson Library will have income tax preparation and electronic filing available free from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through April 15, by appointment only. Call (803) 279-5767. Bring copies of 2006 federal and state tax returns and current year W-2s, 1099, Social Security card and picture ID.

Benefit car show

The Wish Upon a Car benefit car show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Aiken Mall, 2441 Whiskey Road. The show will award trophies for all classes of cars. There will be door prizes and other games. Cars must be registered before the show. Call (803) 648-9804 or wishuponacar@yahoo.com.

Go fly a kite

The Aiken Kite Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19.

The free event will be held from at Perry Park, 720 Abbeville Ave. N.E. Activities will include kite-flying demonstrations, a kite-decorating contest, inflatables, food vendors and an area where children can make and fly their kites. Call (803) 642-7631.

Golfing for charity

The Relay for Life Aiken Golf Classic will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, at Woodside Plantation, 1419 Silver Bluff Road. Proceeds from the benefit will go to the American Cancer Society. Cost is $120 per person and includes play, lunch and hors d'oeuvres. Call (877) 227-9398.

Walking to lunch

Lunch Bunch Walkers meet from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday to walk to the oldies at Gregg Park, 119 A Trolley Line Road, Graniteville. Call (803) 663-7552.