Family Events

  • Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012 12:01 a.m.
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Today Drawing Club
What: The Charleston County Public Library’s Teen Underground Group has launched a new drawing club for teens and up. Contact the Reader Information Desk at the Main Branch.

When: 3-5 p.m. every third Monday on the month through December

Where: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.

Price: Free

Tuesday Shave Cream Paintings
What: Group will mix shaving cream, paint and glue to make the best globby and colorful art ever. Recommended ages 2+.

When: 3:30 p.m. May 22, 29
Where: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St.

Price: Free with Museum admission ($7) or CML membership

More Info: 853-8962 or www.explorecml.org

Orchestra Concert
What: Berkeley Center for the Arts and Goose Creek Orchestra (grades 7-12) Spring Concert will include students from Sedgefield Middle and Goose Creek High.

When: 6:30 p.m. May 22
Where: Goose Creek High School, 1137 Red Bank Road.

Price: Free
More Info: 553-5300 or www.berkeley.k12.sc.us

Wednesday Scholarship Luncheon
What: The Charleston County Retired Educators Association will hold its regular meeting. High school students who have been selected to receive the association’s scholarships will be recognized at the luncheon.

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 23
Where: Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, 2105 Cosgrove Ave.

Price: Free

Lego Spectacular
What: Fun-loving people of any age can make original artwork from LEGOs (no predesigned projects from kits, please) for “The Dunnan LEGO Spectacular.” Contestants must drop off their sculptures and entry fee on May 22, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Winner announced at a reception on May 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.

When: 4-6 p.m. May 23
Where: The John M. Dunnan Galleries, 121 Church St.

Price: $25 per LEGO contest entry fee; viewing is free

Friday Open Trail Ride
What: Bring your horse, camping gear and supplies for two nights of camping and trail riding on 20 miles of wooded trails. Preregistration required.

When: Departs noon May 25
Where: Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Mullet Hall Road.

Price: $45/$35 MHEC Trail Pass Holders

More Info: 795-4386 or www.ccprc.com

Back Pack Attack
What: From My Sister’s Heart is ending the school year at the Carolina Ice Palace. Skaters of all ages are asked to come out and skate.

When: 7-10 p.m. May 25
Where: Carolina Ice Palace, 7665 Northwoods Blvd.

Price: $10
More Info: 494-9413

Saturday Plantation Paddle
What: Join Hampton Plantation State Historic Site and Nature Adventures Outfitters for a kayak tour of the hand dug irrigation canals of Hampton Island and a guided tour of the 18th-century mansion house.

When: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26 and June 30

Where: Hampton Plantation State Park, 1950 Rutledge Road.

Price: $39 adults; $25 for 12 and under

More Info: 928-3316 or 800-673-0679 or www.southcarolinaparks.com/hampton/introduction.aspx

Wednesday, May 30 Indie Music for Family
What: Lunch Money will perform two sets. Lunch Money brings the indie rock experience to family audiences with an energetic, musical salute to the stuff of childhood.

When: 9:15-11:30 a.m. May 30
Where: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.

Price: Free
More Info: 805-6930 or lunchmoneymusic.com/shows

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