Family Life Calendar

Tuesday Fancy Flowers
What: April showers brought May flowers to the Children’s Museum. Come every Tuesday to create a new and different type of flower using various items in our the room. Recommended ages 2+.

When: 10:30 a.m. May 8
Where: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St.

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

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

Band Concert
What: Cane Bay High School will present its spring concert.

When: 7 p.m. May 8
Where: 1624 State Road, Summerville

Price: Free
More Info: 899-8786 or www.berkeley.k12.sc.us

Wednesday Mommy & Me
What: Toddlers and parents get together. Toys are provided.

When: 9:30-11 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month

Where: Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave.

Price: Free
More Info: 886-8294 or www.iop.net/departments/recreation_youth_mommyme.aspx

Youth Tae Kwon Do
What: Instruction for ages 3-5.

When: 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Arts for Fitness, 539 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant

Price: Call for pricing options.

More Info: 556-4391 or www.artsforfitness.com

Spring Carnival
What: Spring celebration.
When: 3-5 p.m. May 9

Where: Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St., Mount Pleasant

Price: Free
More Info: 884-2528 or www.tompsc.com

Thursday Soccer Tryouts
What: Tryouts for boys and girls ages 13-18 for Classic and Challenge teams will be held at Bishop England High School Track. Evaluations for ages 8-12 will be at the Daniel Island Soccer Academy Complex. Walk-ups welcomed or register online.

When: 5:30-7 p.m. May 10; 5:30-8 p.m. May 14-18, 21-22, 24

Where: 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island

Price: $20 per player, $30 for two or more players in the same family.

More info: 608-9071 or www.disacademy.org

Friday Art for Charity Party
What: Friends of MUSC Children’s Hospital will host an Art for Charity Cocktail Party. Musical entertainment by Lee Barbour and Ron Wiltrout, hors d’oeuvres by O-Ku and wine provided by Spanish Vines. A portion of proceeds will benefit the friends group.

When: 6-9 p.m. May 11
Where: Michael Mitchell Gallery, 438 King St.

Price: $10 donation
More Info: 725-9523 or friends ofmuscchildrenshospital.org

Saturday Family Fun Day
What: Celebrate moms with a 5K race and Family Fun Day with food, activities and games. Proceeds benefit the Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression.

When: 8 a.m.-noon May 12
Where: Blackbaud Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Drive

Price: $25 race registration; free admission to Family Fun Day for race participants; $10 per family for nonrace participants

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

Baby-sitting Course
What: Participants are instructed in child development, safety and first aid, infant and child care. Bring lunch, drink, pencil and paper. Registration required. Sponsored by the American Red Cross.

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12
Where: Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave.

Price: $85 resident/$90 nonresident

More info: 886-8294 or www.iop.net/departments/recreation_youth_babysitting.aspx

Photographing Children
What: Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy and professional photographer Libby Williams to learn tips and tricks for photographing children. Bring a camera.

When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 12

Where: Hazel Parker Playground classrooms, 70 East Bay St.

Price: $35
More Info: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org

Bird Celebration
What: Junior Birder Programs are for ages 5-8 and ages 9-12. Bring a snack & drink.

When: 10 a.m.-noon May 12
Where: Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 5821 U.S. Highway 17

Price: Free
More Info: 928-3368 or www.fws.gov/seweecenter

Beach, Bluegrass, BBQ
What: The city of Goose Creek will present Beach, Bluegrass and BBQ Festival. This family-friendly event will feature live music by YeeHaw Junction Bluegrass Band and Ocean Drive Party Band. There also will be a cornhole tournament, food-eating contest and kids’ play area. No outside coolers or pets allowed.

When: 3-8 p.m. May 12
Where: City Hall of Goose Creek, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd.

Price: Free admission
More Info: 569-4242 or www.cityofgoosecreek.com

Sunday Mother’s Day
What: Mothers will enjoy complimentary admission with a paying guest or child to the S.C. Aquarium.

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13
Where: 100 Aquarium Wharf

More Info: 577-FISH (3474)
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