Water Missions International presents the Water for Life Walk at Hazel Parker Playground on Saturday, March 8, at 9:00am. This 3-mile walk is inspired by the experience of women and children who fetch water for their families daily. We encourage walkers to form teams and raise support to bring these families clean water.
Hazel Parker Playground
Call 843-769-7395 or visit www.watermissions.org for more information.
9th Annual Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast – Charleston, South Carolina
It is never too early to mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Shuckin’ in the Park oyster roast. There will be activities for the children, including a jump castle. Food tickets can be purchased inside the gate. Entertainment will be by the Custom 4+2 Band featuring beach music, oldies and popular music. Small coolers are allowed, but PLEASE no pets and tickets are NOT redeemable for food.
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
PROGRAM FEE: $3 / $5 – March 10th
Old Santee Canal Park.Phone: 843-899-5200
www.oldsanteecanalpark.org
(SoCon) Southern Conference Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships – North Charleston, South Carolina
The Southern Conference returns to Charleston, SC, for the 2008 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. The tournament begins on March 6 and concludes on March 10.
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St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s Giselle – Charleston, South Carolina
On Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 8 p.m., the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre will perform Giselle as part of the Charleston Concert Association’s 2007-08 season. This production of one of the world’s most romantic ballets will be a thrill to all ages. Consisting of 70 classically trained dancers, the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre promises to enchant the Charleston audience, with lavish costumes and grand sets. Please find attached detailed bio information, as well as some images of the company. Individual tickets may be purchased at the Gaillard Auditorium or through Ticketmaster at 843-554-6060, or at www.ticketmaster.com online.
Gaillard Auditorium
77 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC
Call 843-554-6060 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
MUSC College of Medicine 21st Annual Charity Ball – Charleston, South Carolina
College of Medicine hopes to top the record setting $40,000 raised for charity in 2007.
The Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Medicine will hold its Twenty First Annual Charity Ball at the Omar Shrine Convention Center on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 8:00 until 12:30. All are invited to attend this black tie optional event, including a silent auction, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and entertainment provided by Permanent Vacation. The Charity Ball benefits local charities and is the College of Medicine’s largest single charitable event, planned entirely by medical students, raising over $270,000 in the past several years. This year’s proceeds will benefit Crisis Ministries, Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, East Cooper Meals on Wheels, Lowcountry Food Bank, Rise Up and Read, and The CARES Clinic.
Location: Omar Shrine Convention Center
Call 843-792-2086
$45 per person