Weekend events

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  • Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:01 a.m.
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There will be plenty of demo boats and instruction at James Island County Park this weekend.
Photo by /PROVIDED BY MANDI SANDERSONThere will be plenty of demo boats and instruction at James Island County Park this weekend.

Krispy Kreme Donut Run set Saturday

Eating donuts is fun but unhealthy. Running a 5K is not as fun but healthy. Combine the two and what do you get? A donut run.

Yes, people, it has come to this. But the second annual Charleston Krispy Kreme Donut Run, set for 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Elementary School in Charleston, will benefit Metanoia and SideWalk Chalk.

Those who want to "compete" must eat 12 donuts and run a 5K, but you can sign up to eat and walk.

The cost to register ranges from $10 to $35. If you want to register online, though, you'd better hurry. The deadline is noon today. After that, you have to register in person. More at www.charlestondonutrun.com.

21st East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival

Calling paddlers of all ages and skill levels. Immerse yourself in the technique, hands-on experience, history and fun of canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding at the 21st annual East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival.

One of the premier paddlesport events on the East Coast, the festival will be held at James Island County Park on Friday through Sunday.

The festival features a multitude of on-water classes, lectures and demonstrations directed to the novice and the experienced paddler.

Plus, more than 50 commercial exhibitors will be on hand to give participants a chance to try the latest equipment before they buy. Admission is $1 to gain entrance to the park. www.ccprc.com/ecckf.

Blessing of the Fleet at Mt. Pleasant park

Sunday's seafood festival celebrates Mount Pleasant's shrimping industry with the ceremonial blessing of the shrimp fleet and other family activities.

There will be a shrimp boat parade, music, an arts and crafts show, along with dance and eating contests.

Call 884-8517 for more info. It will take place 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Memorial Waterfront Park. Admission and parking are free.

Civil War events wrap up at Patriots Point

Civil War Sesquicentennial at Patriots Point ends today with events from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

There will be parades, a guard post, artillery salutes, infantry drills and more.

For more information, visit www.patriotspoint.org.