Pencil it in: Events in the coming weeks

Today Stand Against Racism
What: The YWCA Greater Charleston is taking a Stand Against Racism. In addition to celebrating diversity with speakers and multicultural entertainment, the annual observance will feature participants in a dramatic human chain at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to help increase awareness about prejudice in society.

When: 3:30 p.m. April 27
Where: St. Julian Devine Community Center, 1 Cooper St.

Price: Free
More Info: 722-1644 or www.ywca.org/charlestonsc

Saturday Free Training
What: Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Become certified in the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Program.

When: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 28

Where: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St.

Price: Free
More Info: 723-3600 or www.dnlcc.org

Marriage, Relationships
What: No one plans on marrying the wrong person, but after the “new car smell” wears off of the relationship, many wonder if they made a mistake in the person they pick.

When: 7 p.m. April 28
Where: Center for Women, 129 Cannon St.

Price: $20 C4W members; $30 nonmembers

More Info: 763-7333 or www.c4women.org

Sunday Fashion, Beauty Expo
What: The 7th Annual Lowcountry Exposure Fashion and Beauty Expo offers two days of events. A $1 donation from fashion show tickets will be donated to St. Jude’s Hospital.

When: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. April 29 and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 30

Where: Charleston Area Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd.

Price: Advance $15, at door $20 student $25 adult

More Info: 737-0927 or www. lowcountryexposure.com

Monday Republican Women
What: The East Cooper Republican Women’s Club will have its monthly luncheon meeting.

When: 11:30 a.m. April 30
Where: Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road

Price: $15
More Info: gofngirl@aol.com, 509-2727

Lowe’s Workshop
What: Lowe’s is sponsoring a Women Build workshop for Sea Island Habitat for Humanity.

When: 6-7 p.m. April 30
Where: Lowe’s of James Island, 770 Daniel Ellis Drive

Price: Free
More Info: 768-0998 or www.seaislandhabitat.org

Tuesday Postpartum depression
What: The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation hosts a support group for women who have or had postpartum depression or anxiety and their families.

When: 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month

Where: Church of the Holy Cross Educational Building, Daniel Island Drive and Seven Farms Drive

Price: Free
More Info: 769-0444 or www.ppdsupport.org

Thursday Democratic Women
What: A reception for incumbents and candidates hosted by the Charleston County Democratic Women.

When: 6 p.m. May 3
Where: Harbor View Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 301 Savannah Highway

Price: $16 per person; hors d’oeuvres with complimentary wine

More info: RSVP to Pam Stogner at pamstogner@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 5 Women Build 2012
What: Join Sea Island Habitat to build a home on James Island for a Local family. The home will be funded and built primarily by women.

When: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5, 7-12

Where: Green Valley Lane, 11529 Grimball Road Ext.

Price: $25 registration fee
More Info: 768-0998 or www.seaislandhabitat.org

Night at the Races
What: The Junior League of Charleston Inc. presents Charleston’s own Kentucky Derby Party, Night at the Races. There will be music, libations, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Charleston’s efforts against hunger and homelessness in the community.

When: 4-8 p.m. May 5
Where: The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium, Club Level, 4th Floor, 69 Hagood Ave.

Price: Individual $75, couple $125

More Info: 763-5284 or www.jlcharleston.org/?nd=aderby party_natr2012

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