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FRIDAY: Plantation Excursion. Enjoy a day exploring the historic plantations along the Ashley River. Includes tours of Charles Towne Landing, Magnolia Plantation and Drayton Hall. Guests will enjoy lunch and a lecture on "Ashley River Plantation Historic District." historiccharleston.org. Call 722-3405 for tickets.
MONDAY, TUESDAY: Golf Spring Break Camp. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Charleston National Golf Course. Ages 4 and up. The spring golf camp is designed to meet the needs of the beginner and intermediate golfer. Bring lunch and your own clubs if you have them. Fee: $75/resident, $89/nonresident.
MONDAY-THURSDAY: Spring Break Tennis Camp. Ages 7-16. 9 a.m.-noon, Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex. Campers will receive comprehensive stroke and strategy training. Drills will be complemented by games and match play daily. Fee: $125/resident, $139/non. Contact Jimmy Millar at 856-2162 or visit townofmountpleasant.com.
WEDNESDAY: Senior Prime Time Game Day. 10 a.m. Alhambra Hall, Mount Pleasant. Free. Events include croquet, horseshoes, shuffleboard, table tennis, bocce, bingo and more. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department will be cooking lunch and providing blood pressure checks. RSVP to 849-2061.
MARCH 28-30: Clement Morey Tennis Tournament. Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex, Mount Pleasant. Fee: $35 singles/person; $20 doubles/person. Open to men and women of all levels ranging from 2.5-5.0 and over. USTA membership required. T-shirts and awards will be given to winners and finalists. Contact Jimmy Millar at 856-2162 or visit townofmountpleasant.com.
MARCH 29-30: Capers Island Overnight Kayak and Camping Trip. Meets at Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission headquarters at James Island County Park. Ages 16 and up. Pre-trip meeting March 27. $95-$115. ccprc.com or 795-4FUN.
MARCH 29: Second Race Judicata (5K). 8 a.m. Hampton Park, Charleston. $20-$25. theextramileinc.com.
MARCH 29-30: Piggly Wiggly Soccer Tournament. Patriots Point Soccer Complex and Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant. Tournament for registered recreation and classic youth soccer teams. Spectators welcome. No spectator fee. Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. Contact Christi Arnold at 884-2528 or visit mpsoccer.com.
APRIL 1: Charleston By Water Harbor Cruise. Great sightseeing while learning about the South's most historic seaport, whose fame, fortunes and fate illustrate its ongoing link with the sea. Call 722-3405 or visit historiccharleston.org.
APRIL 4-6: 36th annual Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 4-5. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6. 200 arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food, activities for children and a tennis tournament. summervilleymca.org.
APRIL 4: Cooper River Bridge Run and Walk Kids Run and Expo. Noon to 6 p.m. Hampton Park, Charleston. $8. Various events and races based on ages. See schedule at bridgerun.com.
APRIL 5: 31st Cooper River Bridge Run and Walk. 8 a.m. Mount Pleasant to Charleston. $30. bridgerun.com.
APRIL 6: Coastal Cyclists "After the Bridge Run" Spring Century. 100-mile ride starts at 8 a.m.; 73- and 30-mile rides at 8:30 a.m. Before Saturday, fees are $30 for a single bike and $50 for a tandem. For more, see coastalcyclists.org or call John Glover at 571-1211.
APRIL 6: 17th annual Lowcountry Cajun Festival. Noon-6 p.m. James Island County Park. $8 before Tuesday. $10 at the gate. Crawfish, jambalaya, alligator, etouffe, andouille sausage, red rice and the sounds of Big Red & The Zydeco Players and Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble. ccprc.com or 795-4FUN.
APRIL 6: Winedinewine Bridge Run Beach Party. 3-5 p.m. Primetime Fitness, 2120 Middle St., Sullivan's Island. Workout and wine. $25 for members; $35 for non. RSVP at WINEDINEWINE@comcast.net or 810-0088.
APRIL 12: Pet Fest 2008. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant. Disc Connected K9's World Famous Frisbee Dogs, Lowcountry Dog magazine cover model contest, Charleston Kennel Club's "Meet the Breed Dog Show" and more. ccprc.com or 795-4FUN.
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