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Post & Courier - 4/9/2018
Today
NAMI Support
What: National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a support group for family members and friends of those who suffer from a mental illness and for those individuals in recovery from a mental illness. There are additional group meetings on other weekdays in other locations. See website for details.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month
Where: Seacoast Church West Ashley, 2049 Savanah Highway
Price: Free
More Info: 843-872-5080, https://bit.ly/2FL2Jap
Wednesday
Motherhood Walk
What: Join Postpartum Support Charleston for a walk led by a volunteer who has recovered from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Meet other mothers who are experiencing the same feelings and receive community resources.
When: 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month
Where: Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St., Mount Pleasant
Price: Free
More Info: 843-732-1772, https://bit.ly/2q84k43
Mood Workshop
What: This Empowerment and Mood Enhancement Workshop is an interactive program, led by a clinical psychologist with Roper St. Francis Behavioral Health, designed to use techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, enhance mood, challenge and change negative thoughts and create new healthy lifestyle behaviors. Registration required.
When: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, April 11-May 30
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive
Price: $223-$279
More Info: 843-795-4386, bit.ly/2q7S6Zc
Leukemia, Lymphoma
What: Bay Street Biergarten will host a happy hour fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of the Lowcountry SC and Katie Strumpf’s bid for LLS Woman of the Year.
When: 4-7 p.m.April 11
Where: Bay Street Biergarten, 549 East Bay St., downtown Charleston
More Info: 843-881-8176, https://bit.ly/2Eo7OUu
Thursday
Motherhood Support
What: Postpartum Support Charleston offers a peer-led support group for women working through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. There are additional group meetings on other weekdays in other locations. See website for details.
When: 9-11 a.m. every Thursday
Where: Breastfeeding Center of Charleston, 1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 320, Mount Pleasant
Price: Free
More Info: 843-732-1772, https://bit.ly/2q84k43
Corks for Kids
What: The second annual Corks for Kids fundraiser for Camp Happy Days will feature wine, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, beach music and a silent auction, emceed by Tom Crawford of ABC Channel 4. Resort casual attire to go with beach theme.
When: 6-10 p.m.April 12
Where: The Citadel Beach Club, 4700 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Price: $125 per person
More Info: https://bit.ly/2IwmJys
Friday
Oxygen Ball
What: Local celebrities pair with dance professionals to compete for the title of Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Champion to benefit the American Lung Association. “The Oxygen Ball: Dancing Through the Decades” also will include silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner, entertainment and open dancing.
When: 6:30-11 p.m.April 13
Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., downtown Charleston
Price: $250
More Info: 843-556-8451, charlestonoxygenball.org
Saturday
Health Fair
What: Edisto District AME Churches Health Ministry will host a community health fair with free health screenings, educational opportunities and resources.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.April 14
Where: Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach, 1684 Brownwood Road, Johns Island
More Info: 843-559-5897
Walk MS
What: Walk MS: Charleston is a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s research and outreach services.
When: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk April 14
Where: Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive, downtown Charleston
More Info: 855-372-1331, bit.ly/2EmNKBV
Lupus Education
What: The seventh annual Lupus Patient Education Day will include expert lectures on symptoms, research, caregiver support and more. Lunch provided. Registration required.
When: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.April 14
Where: Drug Discovery Auditorium at MUSC, 70 President St., downtown Charleston
More Info: 843-792-6043, www.musc.edu/lupus
Saturday
Health Fair
What: The Clementa C. Pinckney Community Health Fair and Outreach Ministry will include numerous health screening options, representatives from local emergency services, local support organizations, information on nonmedical home care, crime prevention, housing, simple wills, Medicare/Medicaid, with food and clothing for those in need.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.April 14
Where: Citadel Square Baptist church, 222 Calhoun St., downtown Charleston
More Info: https://bit.ly/2Gyhf9I
Hope Jam V
What: The Windjammer will host the fifth annual Hope Jam fundraiser for the Ethen Richardson Foundation (childhood cancer), featuring live music from Weird Science and The Muddy Kings, auction items, raffles, doors prizes and more, emceed by Rob Fowler and Josh Marthers.
When: 7 p.m.-midnightApril 14
Where: Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms
Price: $20-$25
More Info: 478-456-1818, ethenrichardson.org