What: The Lowcountry Tomorrow: A vision for conservation.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun Street

Details: Please join in a community discussion on the future of conservation in the Lowcountry. Marc Smiley, a nationally recognized expert in strategic land conservation planning, will engage us all in a spirited conversation to help the Lowcountry Open Land Trust, its partners and the community at large generate an inspired vision. All encouraged and no registraon necessary. For more information, go to www.lolt.org or call 577-6510

What: Women at Work Charleston: The Women at Work Charleston Professional Networking Group, will hold their monthly luncheon.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau Street, downtown Charleston.

Details: Join Women at Work Charleston to hear Paul Thomas from the Small Business Administration and Tom Lauria from the Small Business Development Center discuss the process and benefits of being recognized as a female owned business. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for guests. For more information or to RSVP please e-mail CharlestonWomenatWork@gmail.com.

What: Makeup, Skincare, Trunk Show and Raffle to benefit Junior Girls Day Out, a local youth mentoring organization

When: Wed. Feb. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Bohemia Spa & Salon, 895 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island

Details: FemCity Charleston is sponsoring this event which will include trunk show with Paisley Boutique, Stella & Dot, Miche Bags, Vault Denim. Raffle tickets are available at event or at Paisley or Bohemia. Details at www.femfessionals.com or contact charleston@femfessionals.com.

What: Baseball umpires needed.

When: Ongoing

Where: Mount Pleasant Recreation Department

Details: The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department is looking for umpires for its youth baseball program. Training is provided. For more information, contact Andy Moore at 843-296-3963.

What: Christ Our King Stella Maris School blood drive.

When: Thursday, Feb. 9, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Where: COK School gym, 1183 Russell Dr.

Details: This day of service is a school wide house project. The 12 houses named for Saints are holding a competition to see who has the most adult participants. The winning house will be eligible for wonderful prizes. Sign up online today at www.redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code:COKSM).

What: ECEW Luncheons

When: Feb 9: Luncheon at Waters Edge with guest speaker Jamee Haley, executive director, Lowcountry Local First. Feb 16: Boone Hall Market in Mount Pleasant: 8:30-9:30 a.m. with Denise Deaton Professional Development: Energized Workplace and Surroundings. Feb 21: Laura Alberts on Daniel Island: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Laura Kelley ECEW Member Skill Presentation (10 minutes): Leigh Ann Garrett, Stella and Dot Representative, Perseverance Pays Off . ECEW Luncheons: Feb 9: Luncheon at Waters Edge with guest speaker Jamee Haley, executive director, Lowcountry Local First

What: A relationships conference entitled "Marriage, Family & Friendships," led by Dr. Tim Lane of Christian Counseling Education Foundation.

When: Friday Feb. 9-10.

Where: Eastbridge Presbyterian Church, 3058 Hwy 17 North, adjacent to Ivy Hall subdivision and across the highway from the Market at Oakland Shopping Center (Super Wal-Mart & Kohl's).

Details: Dr. Lane is president and faculty member at CCEF and adjunct professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary with 25 years of counseling experience.

The cost is $15 for individuals and $25 for couples. Register at: http://www.eastbridge.org/events-marriage-family.html or www.eastbridge.org or call 843-849-6111.

What: Mount Pleasant Democratic precinct 38 monthly breakfast meeting

When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.

Where: Gullah Cuisine restaurant, Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

Details: Buffet breakfast $10; coffee only with donation. Members and guests invited for presentation by Stewart Finkelstein on "How to win Elections." Call 849-0988 for additional information.

What: Valentine's Day Gift Wrapping for Donations to The Journey House with Carolina Girls + The Journey House

When: Saturday, Feb. 11, noon to 4 p.m.

Where: West Ashley Store: Outback Steakhouse Plaza, 1890 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Suite 119 and Mount Pleasant Store: Belle Hall Shopping Center: 608-F Long Point Road

Details: Volunteers and friends of the Journey House will be accepting donations for wrapping Valentine's Day gifts at Carolina Girls in West Ashley and Mount Pleasant to raise money for the non-profit. Proceeds will be used to purchase the land for The Journey House. For more information call Ashley Jolly: 843.972.0712 x12 or e-mail ashley@obviouslee.com or Arielle Alpino: 843.972.0712 x15, arielle@obviouslee.com.

What: Oysters on the Point season finale.

When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 to 6 p.m.

Where: The Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina.

Details: Live music from Soulfish. There will be $9 bucket of oysters. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chili and s'mores available for purchase along with adult beverages. Admission is $5. Free with coupon from City Paper ad. Children under 12 are free.

What: Wando High School's PTSO 2012 Big Bash and Benefit "New Orleans Style"

When: Friday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Harborside East, 28 Bridgeside Blvd. (ground floor of Rice Motley building at Patriots Point).

Details: There will be live and silent auctions, live jazz quartet, New Orleans Style cuisine, libations and Mardi Gras merriment. Visit the Wando website at www.wandohigh.com, click on Quick Links PTSO. Big Bash information and ticket order forms can be found on this site. Come out and enjoy an evening by the Cooper River and entertainment galore. Can't attend? Become a sponsor or donate an item/gift certificate. Questions? Contact Dee Stracey at dstracey@comcast.net.