City rec update

The Charleston Department of Recreation has scheduled the following events.

Call 724-7327 or e-mail recreation@ci.charleston.sc.us for a brochure with a listing of all events and services. For information on events or programs offered by specific department locations, call the numbers listed or visit www.charlestoncity.info/recreation.

Announcements

MARTIN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER: The center, 155 Jackson St., features an after-school program 2:30-6:30 p.m. weekdays, including homework help, tutoring, intramural sports and swim lessons. The building is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 973-7222.

Turkey Day Mixed-Doubles Tennis Tournament: 2-6 p.m. Nov. 18. Charleston Tennis Center. Mixed-doubles round robin for all levels of play. $10 per person includes balls, refreshments, prizes and courts fees. Register by Nov. 16.

Charleston Thanksgiving Junior Classic Tournament: Nov. 23-25. Charleston and Maybank Tennis Centers. USTA-sanctioned Jr. Tournament Boys & Girls 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 & under singles and doubles. Register by Nov. 17.

Youth Winter Sports Registration: Through Nov. 9. Basketball. Age groups: (5-6) Mighty Tots, (7-8) Pee Wee, (9-10) Small Fry, (11-12) Mite, (13-14) Midget; Girls (9-14) and (15-17) Jr. $25 City residents $55 nonresidents $15 late registration fee. Cutoff birth date: Feb. 28, 2008. Games will be played mostly on weeknights and Saturdays. The city of Charleston will provide shirts for participants to keep. Game sites and practices will be held at the following locations: James Island (James Island Recreation Center), West Ashley (Jewish Community Center), St. Andrews Parks & Playgrounds, downtown Charleston (City Gym), Daniel Island Middle School (Daniel Island).

Arthur Christopher Gym

Little DOJO Karate: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays; 4-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 4-adult. Instructors Robert Nelson Jr. and Eugene Magwood. $30/month per person. Call 460-7082 or 813-2720.

MATCH-IT-UP BASKETBALL: 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. Girls and boys ages 9-19 can register to play. Call 724-7338 or 724-7340.

TABLE TENNIS CLASSES: $20/eight sessions or $35/16 sessions. Leisure play available ($5/hour). Beginner and junior classes available. Call 724-7338.

Charleston Tennis Center

Adult Tennis Beginner Clinic: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. No registration required. $12.50/hour. Call 766-7401.

Hampton Park

Trick or Treat in the Park: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 26. Free admission. Rain location Arthur Christopher City Gym. Kids 12 and under trick-or-treat inside a festival-like atmosphere in Hampton Park; costume contests, games, prizes and more.

Hazel Parker Playground

PILATES FOR ADULTS: 8 a.m. Tuesdays; 8 and 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. Registration: $70/month for eight classes; $35/month for four classes; $10/drop-in. Call 724-7397.

James Island Rec Center

AEROBICS: Morning and evening. Encompasses interval, step, weights, body bars and stretching for novice to pro. Free child care available. Registration: $3 per class for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Call 795-5678.

Salsa Classes: Learn basic salsa dance moves and routines. Beginner classes 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays; intermediate salsa classes 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. The cost for both classes is $10 per class.

YOGA: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn to relax and exercise the mind and body. All levels and ages welcome. Registration: $5 per class; $20 per month with one class a week; $35 per month with two classes a week. Call 795-5678.

Sizzlin Senior Halloween Luncheon: Oct. 31. Bring your favorite covered dish to share with friends.

Maybank Tennis Center

Adult Tennis Clinics: Beginner clinic 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. Fridays; Intermediate clinic 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. $12.50/class. No sign-up necessary. Call 406-8814.

McMahon Park Playground

Music, Music, Music: 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn how to play a musical instrument. Free for youths 12 and under. Call 724-7332.

Haunted House and Hayride: New extended dates: Through Oct. 30. 6-9 p.m. $2 per person. Take a ride fill of thrills and chills. This event is not for children under the age of 12. Children under the age of 12 can tour Hampton Park on the nonscary hayride.

Moultrie Park Playground

READ ME A STORY BOOK CLUB: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Ages 2-3 enjoy a story, refreshments, arts and crafts. Registration: $5. Call 724-7332 or 724-7327.

St. Julian Devine Center

Creative and Cultural Arts: Activities for all ages. Includes ceramics, visual arts, drama, crochet and drumming. Call 724-7350.

CASPER'S CASTLE: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Today. $1 admission.

Seeking Volunteers: For the St. Julian Devine Community Center After-School Program, 2:30-6 p.m. Monday-Friday during the school year. Call 724-7350.

Nia: 6 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Saturdays. A fusion fitness dance-based exercise combining martial arts, dance arts and healing arts (such as yoga) for an overall cardiovascular and muscle-toning workout. $8 per session. Call 724-7350.

quantum fitness: 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-2 p.m. Saturdays. Lose weight, gain flexibility and strength and improve cardiovascular health. $15 annually. Call 724-7350.

tang soo do karate: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Registration: $5/week. Call 724- 7350.

After-School Programs: 2:30-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. $15 a year. Ages 5-12. Includes homework assistance, sports, and arts and crafts activities. Call 724-7350.

Stephens Aquatic Center

AQUAROBICS: The water-fitness class will be at the W.L. Stephens Pool, 780 W. Oak Forest Drive. Adults $3 (adult non $4); seniors/passholders $2 (senior/passholder non $3). No registration is required. Call 720-3808.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING: First two weeks of every month for good swimmers. For ages 15 and older. Registration's ongoing. Call 769-8261.

Tiedemann Park Nature Center

Halloween Craft Day: 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday and make some spooky crafts. Browse through the nature center and view creepy critters, including snakes and lizards. $2/child.

West Ashley Park

Bocce Invitational: Oct. 31. Hosted by Therapeutic Recreation.

Freddie Whaley Community Center

Halloween Adventure: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. A free night of fun and excitement, featuring games, face-painting, costume contest, air castle, hayride and more.