Home & Garden events
Today
Home, design show
What: Thousands of the newest and finest custom home products will be showcased by many of Charleston's most recognized and respected local companies.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 29
Where: Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St.
Price: $7 adults, children 12 and under free
More Info: 843-577-7652 or www.charlestonhomeanddesignshow.com
Saturday
Diorama workshop
What: Learn to make a diorama as well as how to preserve plants, construct false rocks, clouds and water, replicate textures and sculpt animals. All projects will be made from recycled materials and objects found in nature. Limited to 15 students ages 10 and up. Register in advance.
When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 4
Where: Hazel Parker Playground classrooms, 70 East Bay St.
Price: $29
More Info: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/educate
Gullah Heritage series
What: Celebrate Gullah heritage with free programs every Saturday in February and March. Programs range from craft and cooking demonstrations to storytelling, music and dance performances. Bring the kids.
When: 2 p.m. Feb. 4-March 31
Where: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, 1254 Long Point Road
Price: Free
More Info: 881-5516 or www.nps.gov/chpi/index.htm
Oyster Roast Fundraiser
What: Join the Preservation Society of Charleston for food, music and fun at its February Oyster Roast. Featuring music performed by the South Carolina Broadcasters. Proceeds benefit Quarters A, a PSC 2011 Seven to Save site. Newcomers to PSC will receive a free one-year membership with ticket purchase. Optional 1 p.m. tour of the Navy Yard "Power House." Tickets for the tour $10 or $5 with the purchase of a ticket to the oyster roast.
When: 2-5 p.m. Feb. 4
Where: Quarters H&I at the Charleston Navy Yard Officers Quarters Historic District, 96-98 Navy Way
Price: Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 after Feb. 2; $10 children under 12.
More Info: 843-722-4630 or www.PreservationSociety.org
Wednesday, Feb. 8
St. Paul's Garden Club
What: The program will be on "Making Traditional Floral Designs" given by Edith Lucas, chairman of the St. Phillip's Flower Guild and member of the Garden Club of Charleston and Lawton Bluff Garden Club. The public is welcome to attend.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 8
Where: Christ St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4981 Chapel Road
Land Trust meeting
What: The Lowcountry Open Land Trust is hosting a meeting for the public to share thoughts on the conservation community's successes, opportunities, issues and strategies most important to protecting their quality of life. Marc Smiley, from the Portland-based company Decisions Decisions, will facilitate the meeting.
When: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8
Where: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Price: Free
More Info: 577-6510 or www.lolt.org
Thursday, Feb. 9
Magnolia Garden Club
What: After the business meeting, Collette DeGarady, senior conservation ecologist for S.C. Nature Conservancy, will discuss the Conservancy's 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
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