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SPRING Events in Your County Parks! Read this online: www.charlestoncountyparks.com/newsreleases Public Contact or to Register: 843-795-4386 / www.charlestoncountyparks.com April Special Events Wine Down Wednesday: Danny May and Cast Iron Food Truck Wednesday, April 4, 5:30 7:30 p.

1 SPRING Events in Your County Parks! Read this online: Public Contact or to Register: / April Special Events Wine Down Wednesday: Danny May and Cast Iron Food Truck Wednesday, April 4, 5:30 7:30 p.m. Old Towne Creek County Park Wine Down your Wednesday! Explore Old Towne Creek County Park, one of West Ashley's hidden gems, during the second of this four-part springtime event series. Guests will enjoy wine and live music by Danny May, and fare from the Cast Iron Food Truck will be available for purchase on site. Wine and a commemorative glass are included with admission. Fee: $20, or $15 in advance. Starlight Yoga Thursday, April 5, 7:30 8:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant Pier The glow of the Ravenel Bridge and the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor provide an unparalleled backdrop for yoga. Open to all fitness levels. Instructor Ji Hwang. Rain date: Thursday, April 12. Photo ID required. Fee: $5/Free Move IT! Pass Holder/$8 on-site. For more information or to register, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. Lowcountry Cajun Festival Sunday, April 8, 12-6 p.m. James Island County Park Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, Cajun Fest is a full-day of foot-stompin Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children s activities and all around ragin Cajun entertainment! Cajun, Creole and other foods will be available for purchase. Carpooling is recommended. No coolers, outside beverages, or pets permitted. Admission: $15 for adults (13 and up); free for children 12 and under and Gold Pass holders. Wine Down Wednesday: Erik Swartz and Charleston Crepe Company Wednesday, April 18, 5:30 7:30 p.m. Old Towne Creek County Park Wine Down your Wednesday! Explore Old Towne Creek County Park, one of West Ashley's hidden gems, during the first of this fourpart springtime event series. Guests will enjoy wine and live music from Erik Swartz, and food from the Charleston Crepe Company will be available for purchase on site. Wine and a commemorative glass are included with admission. Fee: $20, or $15 in advance. Charleston Outdoor Festival Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. James Island County Park Anyone who enjoys being active in the great outdoors will find excitement at the Charleston Outdoor Festival! The weekend festival includes a multitude of outdoor recreation activities like mountain biking, slack lining, archery, climbing, and disc golf, open to all ages. It also features the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Symposium, one of the country s premier showcases of canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Try out equipment, compete in tournaments and other hands-on activities, and learn everything from the basics to expert skills in each sport. Park admission starts at $2 per person. To try activities, get the Try It pass for $10. Or, register for the symposium for classes, demos and much more. For a full event schedule, visit charlestoncountyparks.com or call Yappy Hour: Logan Kidder Thursday, April 26, 4 8 p.m. James Island County Park dog park Bring your pup and join us at the dog park after work for live music from Logan Kidder and beverages for sale. No outside alcohol, food, or coolers permitted. Event is free with regular gate admission of $2 per person; registration is not required. Mullet Haul 5 and 10K Trail Run Saturday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. race start Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park Dash then bash at the Mullet Haul 5K/10K at Johns Island County Park. Stick around for the awards ceremony and post-race party with delicious food, cold beverages, and live music. Open to ages 10 and up; parent/guardian must sign waiver for ages 16 and under. Fees: 5K: $32/$26 Move IT! Pass Holder; 10K: $36/$28 Move IT! Pass Holder Shaggin' on the Cooper: The SugarBees Saturday, April 28, 7 11 p.m. Mount Pleasant Pier Join us for the kickoff of the season s Shaggin on the Cooper series! Enjoy scenic views of the Charleston Harbor while dancing to live classic oldies and beach music performed by The Sugarbees. Beverages, food, and snacks will be available for purchase on-site. Outside alcohol, beverages, and coolers are strictly prohibited. Photo ID required to gain entry into the event. Advance purchase is recommended. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Fee: $8/$10 on site (if available)

2 Ongoing Programs April Programs Walk and Restorative Yoga at James Island County Park Join us for an invigorating walk mixed with relaxing and rejuvenating yoga in an incredibly beautiful setting. It is the perfect way to start your day in a positive and restoring way. Open to all levels, including mothers with children in strollers. Ongoing: Mondays and Thursdays: April 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $8/Free Move IT Pass Holder. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI Walk and Restorative Yoga at Caw Caw Interpretive Center Yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops through the breathtaking natural habitat of Caw Caw. Practice gentle and restorative yoga techniques to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Ongoing: Mondays and Thursdays: April 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 9:30-10:30 a.m. Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Fee: $8/Free Move IT Pass Holder. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle practice of traditional yoga poses performed while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support when standing. The practice improves range of motion, reduces stress and pain, and increases overall sense of well-being. Open to all fitness levels. Ongoing: Offered Mondays and Wednesdays: April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Meets at: Move IT Office Fee: $8/Free Move IT Pass Holder. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI Folly Beachside Yoga Bask in the sights and sounds of Folly Beach during this moving sunset yoga series held twice per week. Open to all fitness levels. Ongoing: Mondays and Wednesdays: April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, p.m. Meets at: Folly Beach County Park Creekside Yoga Experience yoga with the sights and sounds of Horlbeck Creek in the background. Certified yoga instructors will guide you through a flowing series of yoga postures that focus on alignment and breath to build flexibility and strength. Open to all levels. Well-behaved leashed dogs and children in strollers are welcome. Ongoing: Tuesdays and Thursdays: April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Thu 8:30-9:30 a.m. Meets at: Palmetto Islands County Park. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI. Isle of Palms Beachside Yoga Bask in the sights and sounds of the beach during this moving sunset yoga series held twice per week. Open to all fitness levels. Ongoing: Tuesdays and Thursdays: April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, p.m. Meets at: Isle of Palms County Park Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw Our trek through many distinct habitats will allow us to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms. A paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Registration is not required. Ongoing: Wednesdays and Saturdays: April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 8:30-11:30 a.m. Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Fee: $10/Free for Gold Pass Holder and Move IT! Pass Holder Tai Chi For adults experiencing muscular tension, fatigue, arthritis pain, and intestinal distress, Tai Chi has proven effective as part of a holistic approach to wellness. With a focus on stability and balance, Tai Chi may help reduce or prevent falls commonly associated with aging. Ongoing: Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21, p.m. Meets at: Move IT Office. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI. Yin Yoga Balance your job, gym workouts, and even other styles of yoga practice with yin yoga. Yin promotes stress release and improves connective and fascia tissue by holding poses for up to 4 minutes. Open to all fitness levels. Ongoing: Sundays, April 8, 15, 22, :15 p.m. Meets at: Move IT Office Fee: $10/Free Move IT Pass Holder. Register for six or more classes for a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI. Yoga in the Meadow The sights and sounds of the outdoors provide the backdrop for this invigorating yoga class. Teachers guide participants through a flowing series of yoga postures while maintaining a focus on alignment and breath to build heat, flexibility, and strength. Open to all fitness levels. Ongoing: Offered select Tuesdays and Thursdays: April 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

3 Daily Programs Introduction to Climbing: Intro to Climbing Stack the odds in your favor from the beginning by learning how to belay the right way with proper safety procedures and good habits. This clinic is tailored for first time climbers and people wanting to learn more about starting rock climbing. Pre-registration required. April 1 Sun 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Course # Age: 14 & up Fee: $20/$16 Move IT! Pass Holder Introduction to Climbing: Technique 101 The goal of this program is to provide an in-depth, hands-on, workshop of basic technique in order to successfully improve your rock climbing skills. Topics include effective warm-ups, proper footwork, and practice with a variety of climbing movement techniques. Pre-registration required. April 1 Sun 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Course # Fee: $20/$16 Move IT! Pass Holder April 4 Wed 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # April 5 Thu 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Course # Homeschool in the Parks: An Outing on Owls Program highlights an ecosystem, animal, or culturally significant story found in the park system. Chaperones welcome to attend, but not required. Pre-registration required. April 5 Thu 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Middle School (ages 10-13) Course # Elementary School (ages 7-9) Course # Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: Fee: $5 Wee Wild Ones: Spring Sprouts Pre-registration required. Bring your little sprout to the park and learn about springtime plants. We will have fun figuring out why plants are an important part of our world. Chaperones required to attend, but not required to register. April 6 Fri 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Course # Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 1-5 Fee: $10 Baptist Hill T-Ball This fun instructional program is designed to teach children fundamental skills and rules of baseball, develop basic motor skills, teamwork, and games. April 7-May 12 Sat 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Course # Meets at: Schroder Community Center Age: 4-7 Poetry at McLeod - Exploring Race in America: Len Lawson Lawson's book, Before the Night Wakes You, is lauded for candid explorations of race relations. He is co-founder of the Poets Respond to Race initiative and co-editor of its first anthology, Hand in Hand: Poets Respond to Race. April 8 Sun 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Course # Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Fee: Free with regular park admission Baptist Hill Beginners Tennis Our beginner class will offer players a great place to start. Participants will develop hand-eye coordination and agility, perform racquet-handling skills, and become familiar with the tennis court. Instructors will work on building the foundation and cultivating a love of the game through basic strokes and fun games associated with tennis. April 10-May 15 Tue 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Course # Meets at: Off-Site Location Age: 9-11 Johns Island Beginners Tennis Participants will develop hand-eye coordination and agility, perform racquet-handling skills, and become familiar with the tennis court. Instructors will build the foundation and cultivate a love of the game through basic strokes and fun games associated with tennis. April 10-May 15 Tue 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Meets at: Haut Gap Middle School Age: 9-11

4 Johns Island FUNdamental Soccer In this instructional series, participants will have fun learning skills such as kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility. Parents are encouraged to attend. April 10-May 15 Tue 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Meets at: Haut Gap Middle School Age: 5-7 Baptist Hill FUNdamental Soccer In this instructional series, participants will have fun learning skills such as kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility. Parents are encouraged to attend. April 10-May 15 Tue 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Meets at: Schroder Community Center Age: 5-7 April 11 Wed 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Empowerment and Mood Enhancement Workshop Pre-registration required. You fuel your body with diet and exercise so why not also feed your brain? This interactive workshop, led by clinical psychologist Maia Gill of Roper St. Francis Behavioral Health, uses science-based techniques shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression to enhance mood, challenge and change negative thoughts, and create new healthy lifestyle behaviors. April 11-May 30 Wed 12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Course # Fee: $279/$223 Move IT! Pass Holder Baptist Hill Micro Soccer April 11-May 16 Wed 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Course # Meets at: Minnie Hughes Elementary School Age: 8-11 Baptist Hill Micro Soccer April 11-May 16 Wed 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Course # Meets at: EB Ellington Elementary School Age: 8-11 Johns Island Micro Soccer April 11-May 16 Wed 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Meets at: Haut Gap Middle School Age: 8-11 April 12 Thu 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Course # Baptist Hill Track and Field This fun program uses instruction in track and field fundamentals to support physical fitness and team dynamics. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in area open meet events including those hosted by USA Track and Field. April 12-May 17 Thu 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Meets at: Baptist Hill High School Age: 7-14 Johns Island Track and Field This fun program uses instruction in track and field fundamentals to support physical fitness and team dynamics. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in area open meet events including those hosted by USA Track and Field. April 12-May 17 Thu 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Meets at: St John's High School Age: 7-14 Folly Beach Bird Walks: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Bird Walk This walk focuses on the incredibly diverse northeast end of Folly Island. Hopefuls include Painted Bunting and Wilson's Plover. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. April 13 Fri 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Course # Meets at: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Age: 12 & up Fee: $7/$5 Move IT! Pass Holder

5 Unveiling McLeod Plantation Historic Site This tour delves deeply into particular aspects of McLeod Plantation Historic Site's history and explores the experiences of its residents. Participants are often granted access to places typically not open. Follow McLeod Plantation Historic Site on Facebook for updates on topics. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required. April 14 Sat 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Course # Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 8 & up Introduction to Climbing: Intro to Climbing Stack the odds in your favor from the beginning by learning how to belay the right way with proper safety procedures and good habits. This clinic is tailored for first time climbers and people wanting to learn more about getting started with rock climbing. Have fun, meet new people, and learn the safety basics in a no pressure environment! Pre-registration required. April 15 Sun 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Course # Age: 14 & up Fee: $20/$16 Move IT! Pass Holder Team Adventure Challenges: Couple's Challenge Experience some fun challenges at James Island County Park's High Course. Face obstacles together, walk across a suspended cable at heights, help each other over obstacles, and enjoy racing down our 200 ft. zip line. Pre-registration highly recommended. Registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. April 15 Sun 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Course # Fee: $25/$20 Move IT! Pass Holder/$30 on-site (if available) Johns Island Micro Soccer April 16-May 21 Mon 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Course # Meets at: Off-Site Location Age: 8-11 April 18 Wed 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # Master Naturalist Sampler: Naturalist Training at Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Learn the importance of undeveloped areas on barrier islands. Improve your ability to identify seabirds, shorebirds, and songbirds, as well as the many plants and animals of dune systems, salt marshes, and maritime forests. Pre-registration required. April 19 Thu 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Course # Meets at: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve April 19 Thu 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Course # Nature Immersion Experience nature in a unique, mindful way with natural history interpreter, Kristina Wheeler, and yoga teacher/master Naturalist, Debbie Seabrook. Guided meditation and gentle movement followed by periods of discovery and identification of flora and fauna precipitate stress relief, mood enhancement, and clarity of mind. No prescriptions necessary. Binoculars and open minds are all you need. Participants under the age of 18 must have an adult chaperone on-site. Pre-registration required. April 21 Sat 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Course # Meets at: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Age: 12 & up April 25 Wed 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Course # April 26 Thu 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Course # 55035

6 Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Fitness: Gentle yosup Stand-up paddleboarding meets yoga on the lake, a beginner-friendly setting with no current or tide. Calm water allows participants to focus on poses to stretch and strengthen the torso, hips, and legs while quieting the mind and creating a state of ease through breath and relaxation. Open to all levels. April 28 Sat 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Course # Unveiling McLeod Plantation Historic Site This tour delves deeply into particular aspects of McLeod Plantation Historic Site's history and explores the experiences of its residents. Participants are often granted access to places typically not open. Follow McLeod Plantation Historic Site on Facebook for updates on topics. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required. April 28 Sat 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Course # Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 8 & up Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Fitness: Power yosup Prepare to work up a sweat in this fitness-based approach to yoga on the paddle board. Participants flow from one pose to another using breath as an anchor to increase strength, flexibility, and calorie burn. Yoga and paddleboarding experience preferred. April 28 Sat 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Course # Canoeing At Caw Caw: Sunset/Moonrise Paddle Glide silently past feeding herons and witness features hidden to trail-bound visitors by canoeing Caw Caw's waterways. A trained naturalist will enlighten you to the cultural and natural history of the area, citing important connections to the past, present, and future. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required. April 28 Sat 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Course # Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 9 & up Fee: $35/$28 Move IT! Pass Holder Canoe Programs: Long Savannah Interpretive Canoe Tour From Bulow Boat Landing, we'll paddle through woodlands and the old rice fields that once covered the area. With its remoteness, and help from our interpretive guide, this trip will surely offer some wonderful wildlife sightings. Pre-registration required. April 29 Sun 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Course # Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters Fee: $48/$38 Move IT! Pass Holder

April Wa-Ke Hatchee Park & Recreation Center. Hours Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April Wa-Ke Hatchee Park & Recreation Center. Hours Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 2018 Wa-Ke Hatchee Park & Recreation Center Hours Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 16760 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 432-2154 www.leeparks.org