On the Go
Mini-Michelangelo's
What: Inspiration from great masters will offer students ages 6-8 the opportunity to create with a variety of materials including paint, pastels, drawing and sculpture. Instructor Scott Debus.
When: 4-5 p.m. Mondays.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $105, plus $20 supplies.
Teen Painting
What: Students will learn some technique and then move onto individual projects in either representational or abstract form. Instructor Scott Debus.
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $110, plus $30 supplies.
Parenting Seminar
What: Join Certified Parent Coach Chris Donavan for 'Boys: Superheroes, Guns and Dirt,' what your son needs to succeed in a world.
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Laing Middle School (Old), 1560 Mathis Ferry Road.
Price: $20.
More Info: 509-1286 or www.christinecoach.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament
What: Support will help the organization match 50 children with caring adults who have been screened and trained to participate in the community mentoring program.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: The Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Drive.
Price: Varies.
More Info: 266-5218 or www.cydc.org/events/bbbs-golf-tournament.
Parenting classes
What: Learn simple and practical techniques to help experience less stress and more fun while raising responsible children. Taught by Chris Donavan.
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May.
Where: Church of the Holy Cross-Sullivan's Island, 2520 Middle St.
Price: $80.
More Info: 509-1286 or www.christinecoach.com.
Time for Tots: Story Time and Crafts
What: Come enjoy some special time with your child. Pre-registration required the Monday before.
When: 10 a.m.-noon May 4, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14
Where: Old Santee Canal Park, 900 Stony Landing Road.
Price: $5 per child, adults are free.
More Info: 899-5200 or www.oldsanteecanalpark.org.
Kids Dance!
What: This class utilizes age-appropriate curriculum that allows children to dance using their own creativity and ideas about movement and music. Taught by Sara Cart. Class attire is leotard and/or jazz pants, leggings and soft ballet shoes.
When: Wednesdays, 1:15-2 p.m. or 2:15-3 p.m. for ages 3-5; 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 6-8.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $75 per month or enroll in all 20 weeks for $300.
Kid Tours — Kites
What: See Japanese carp kites from our collection and create kites of your own.
When: 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Price: Free for museum members, free with admission ($10/adults, $5/children).
More Info: 722-2996 or www.charlestonmuseum.org.
Cartoons & Comic Books
What: Artist Scott Debus will instruct ages 8 and older in this class on how to invent characters, animate and bring them to life.
When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $105, plus $20 supplies.
Creative Digital Photography
What: Ages 9 and older will explore different creative techniques, go on class photo shoots and write about their experiences. Point-and-shoot digital camera required.
When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $105, plus $20 supplies.
After-School Paddle
What: Spend some time reviewing and learning basic stand up paddleboard and kayak strokes. Preregistration required.
When: 3:30-6 p.m.
Where: Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pky.
Price: $12/$10 Charleston County residents.
More Info: 795-4386 or www.ccprc.com.
Mudmuffins
What: Ages 5 and older will make coil, slab and pinch clay projects that focus on both decorative and functional designs. The last class includes a party with treats eaten in the students' creations.
When: 4-5 p.m. Thursdays.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $150, plus $25 supplies.
Advanced Handbuilding
What: Students ages 10 and older will work with Michaela Kuhn to learn the process of making, glazing and firing individual projects that focus on both decorative and functional designs.
When: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Fridays.
Where: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Road.
Price: $170, plus $25 supplies.
2011 Moms' Run
What: The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression is hosting the eighth annual 5K Moms' Run/Walk. Stay after the race for music, refreshments and fun.
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Blackbaud Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Drive.
Price: $25 per person; $10 for children 12 and under.
More Info: 769-0444 or www.ppdsupport.org.
Parent & Child Canoe & Kayak Sampler
What: These programs are for children ages 6-15 and their parents. Pre-registration required. A registered and paid chaperon is required for participants ages 15 and under. Ages 6 and up.
When: 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive.
Price: $18/$15 CCR Discount.
More Info: 795-4386 or www.ccprc.com.
American Red Cross Babysitting Course
What: Class will prepare teens for babysitting. Learn first aid, nutrition and baby care. Bring a pencil, paper and bag lunch and drink.
When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 24 28th Ave.
Price: $65 resident/$70 nonresident.
More Info: 886-8294 or www.iop.net.
