Free tax help

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

Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be available at the Aiken Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday by appointment only. Call (803) 642-2023.

The Nancy Carson Library will have income tax preparation and electronic filing available for free from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Feb. 4 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.

Basics on bees

Aiken Beekeepers Association will offer a course in beekeeping basics at 6:30 p.m. Thursday through March 13 at the Clemson Extension Building, 1555 Richland Ave. E., Aiken.

The course will be led by several association members and faculty from Clemson University. Cost of the course is $40 for adults, $60 for couples and $25 for ages 16 and younger. Cost includes the course, a one-year membership in the local association, a one-year membership in the South Carolina association and a $5 fee for the test.

Call Vickie Browder (803) 649-6297, Ext. 0.

Historical meeting

The Langley-Bath-Clearwater Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the LBC/Midland Valley Lions Club building, 6 Lions Trail, Bath. The meeting is open to the public.

Call (803) 593-3034.

Board meeting

The Aiken County Board of Disabilities will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at 1016 Vaucluse Road, Aiken. The meeting is open to the public. Call Joan Lioi (803) 642-8800.

School summit

The Edgefield County School District will sponsor an educational summit from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School, 1095 Columbia Road, Johnston, S.C.

There will be booths with information on topics from help with homework to nutrition and family field trips. There will also be a computer giveaway and other door prizes.

Call Myrtis Brightharp, (803) 275-4601, or Sandra Friar, (803) 275-1767.

History on parade

A black history parade will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Applications for participants are being accepted. Call Charonica Pope, (803) 641-3888.

Farming skills

The Aiken Farm Fest will begin at 8 a.m. March 28 and 29 at 207 Chime Bell Church Road, Aiken.

There will be an antique tractor and engine show, tractor and truck pulls, kids pedal pull, a sawmill, veneer mill and other demonstrations and exhibits.

The cost is $5, ages 12 and under get in free. www.aikenfarmfest.com

Regatta at Langley

The Aiken County Park, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold the UGA Southern Regional Collegiate Sprints Regatta and the Augusta Invitation Spring Regatta on March 8 and 15 at Langley Pond.

The department is seeking volunteers to assist during the event.

To volunteer, call Andrew Parker (803) 594-0040.