Charleston Area Clubs
Today
Magnolia Garden Club
What: After the business meeting, Collette DeGarady, senior conservation ecologist for S.C. Nature Conservancy, will discuss the restoration work at the Washo Reserve. Hostess members will serve lunch.
When: 10 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Feb. 9
Where: Berkeley Electric Co-op, 3351 Maybank Highway
Filmmakers meeting
What: Reserve Productions and independent producer Julian Gooding will discuss securing distribution deals in film and television at the Southeastern Filmmakers meeting (Charleston chapter). Members of Southeastern Filmmakers and the public are invited to attend.
When: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9
Where: The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave.
Price: Free to the public
Friday
Poetry Society
What: The Poetry Society of South Carolina welcomes Frank X. Gaspar, a Portugese-American poet, to its February meeting.
When: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 10
Where: Charleston Library Society, 164 King St.
The V-Tones
What: Instructor Stephen Duane teaches an intermediate and beginner swing dance lesson, followed by a dance party.
When: Intermediate lesson, 7:15 p.m.; beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance party, 8:45 p.m.
Where: Spirit Moves Studio, 445 Savannah Highway
Price: $10
More Info: 557-7690 or http://roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub.com
Saturday
American Legion
What: District meeting for American Legion members. The District Commander will speak and distribute information about upcoming events. Call Commander Rob at 766-0889.
When: 10-11 a.m. Feb. 11
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1400 Manor Blvd.
Price: Free
More Info: 766-0889 or www.post208.bbnow.org
Singles Party
What: Charleston's Singles celebrate the holiday of love (Valentine's Day) on Feb. 11 at Saffire on Lockwood Drive. All interested singles are invited to RSVP at the website.
When: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 11
Where: The Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive
Price: $15
More Info: 529-9960 or www.facetofacecharleston.com/events
Sunday
DAR meeting
What: The Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting. Member Cathy Woolsey will speak on the restoration of slave quarters at Cypress Gardens.
When: 2 p.m. Feb. 12
Where: Old Exchange Building, 122 East Bay St.
Orchid Society
What: Gene Crocker will speak on "Cattleyas in the New Millennium." Crocker was vice president of Carter and Holmes for 20 years.
When: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12
Where: Charleston Southern University-Science Building, 9200 University Blvd.
More Info: 889-8897 or www.coastalcarolinaos.org
Monday
Trident Tek Talkers
What: Trident Tek Talkers Toastmasters Club offers the chance to learn how to have confidence in speaking in public, listening skills and thinking on your feet.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays.
Where: Trident Technical College, The College Center in Building 920
More Info: 797-0301
Tuesday
W. Ashley Democrats
When: 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.
More info: Email westashley democrats@gmail.com
American Legion
What: American Legion Post 208 helps veterans and students.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 14
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1400 Manor Blvd.
Price: $45 per year
More Info: Contact Commander Rob at 766-0889 or email post208sc@yahoo.com or visit www.post208.bbnow.org.
Tango Lessons
When: 7:30-8:30 p.m. beginner class; 8:30-9:30 p.m. practice. Tuesdays.
Where: MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive
Price: $5
More Info: 345-4930.
Wednesday
Coastmasters
What: Coastmasters offers a chance to enhance your speaking, listening and leadership skills, and meet new people. Guests who do not work in the Federal Complex should contact Joyce.Martell@noaa.gov to be added to the visitor list.
When: Noon-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday of every month
Where: NOAA Coastal Services Center, 2234 S. Hobson Ave.
Price: Free
More Info: 740-1160
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