Today
Recipe Night
What: Discussion on how diet contributes to overall health (positively and negatively) and affects the body, with more on how to improve health with whole foods.
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 16
Where: Life Essentials Health Center, 1501 Highway 17 N., Mount Pleasant
Price: Free
More Info: 843-284-8410, bit.ly/2GV5N49
Tuesday
Walk for Autism
What: Melvin's Barbecue will donate 10 percent of all sales at both locations to the Walk for Autism (April 28), in honor of David Bessinger's 13-year-old daughter, Brice. Money raised for the walk will help fund the research and therapy that families need.
When: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. April 17
Where: Melvin's BBQ, 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant; 538 Folly Road, James Island
More Info: 843-881-0549, 843-762-0511, melvinsbbq.com
‘Tools for Caregivers’
What: The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, will offer its free Powerful Tools for Caregivers series, an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves, while caring for a relative or friend who has a chronic illness.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays April 17-May 22
Where: The Crossings at Wescott Plantation, 5130 Wescott Blvd., Summerville
More Info: 843-670-3317, thearkofsc.org
Wednesday
Red Cross Blood Drive
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18
Where: Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark Hall, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., downtown Charleston
More Info: 843-225-3294, citadel.edu/root/blood-drives
Stroke 101
What: Katie Hall, stroke program coordinator with Roper Rehabilitation Hospital, will teach what a stroke is, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, risk factors and prevention. Registration required.
When: 3 p.m. April 18
Where: Lowcountry Senior Center, 865 Riverland Drive, James Island
Price: Free for members, $5 for nonmembers
More Info: 843-990-5555, lowcountryseniorcenter.org
Self-care & Well-being
What: Lisa Abernathy of Blue Heron Acupuncture & Apothecary will present an introduction to self-care and well-being, with tools and products, with hors d’oeuvres, treats and special beverages.
When: 5-8 p.m. April 18
Where: Twenty Six Divine Tea Room, 682 King St., downtown Charleston
Price: $15
More Info: 843-297-8118, https://bit.ly/2qsBs6W
Thursday
Saturday
Tillman Honor Run
What: The South Carolina Chapter of the ASU Alumni Association, in support of the Pat Tillman Foundation, will host a Tillman Honor Run, a 4.2 mile fun run/walk fundraiser to support the Tillman Scholar program.
When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 21
Where: MUSC Health Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Drive
Price: $10-$40
More Info: bit.ly/2C0vgps
Walk and Roll
What: The fourth annual Walk and Roll for Healing Farms welcomes walkers, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs and more, followed by food, music, prizes and a Fun Zone. This is a fundraiser for Healing Farms, which creates quality day programming for young adults with developmental disabilities.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21
Where: Danny Jones Recreation Complex, 1455 Monitor St., North Charleston
Price: $10-$25
More Info: 843-937-9300, https://bit.ly/2EG6mNu
Resource Fair
What: A Second Chance Resource Center Network United, Inc. will host its second annual Community Resource Fair with health programs and resources to help improve health and quality of life, a shoe drive distribution, music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, screenings and more.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 21
Where: A Second Chance Resource Center Network United, Inc., 3236 Landmark Drive, North Charleston
Price: Free
More Info: 843-552-1928, https://bit.ly/2EG144z
Day of Black Healing
What: Collegiate Curls and Mingy Zingy will present a day-long seminar focusing on the building up of black bodies through influential discussions, physical health workshops, mental health and meditation sessions, and self-identity and cultural awareness dialogues. A healthy lunch and seminar materials provided.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21
Where: Stern Center Ballroom, 71 George St., downtown Charleston
Price: Free
More Info: bit.ly/2HvhlMC
Myasthenia Gravis
What: The Lowcountry SC Myasthenia Gravis Support Group meets once a month and is dedicated to sharing experiences, techniques and accurate information.
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month
Where: East Cooper Medical Center, 2000 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant
Price: Free
More Info: 843-216-6174, https://bit.ly/2qrQEB7
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