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: Greater Charleston Ski Club (GCSC)

When: Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Red's Ice House on Shem Creek.

Details: Ski Club organizes many social functions and events throughout the year. Membership meetings are free. Upcoming snow skiing trips are: (1) Telluride, Colorado in Jan. and (2) Park City, Utah in Feb. For more information, visit www.charlestonskiclub.org

What: East Cooper Coffee Group monthly coffee

When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.

Where: Rodenberg Chapel.

Details: Welcome one and all. The East Cooper Coffee Group cordially invites you, your spouse and your friends to join us for our monthly meeting. This month's program speaker is Eddie Diggers from the Coastal Ministry. Please remember to bring your favorite coffee mug. For more information, call Phil Siegrist at 881-8768.

What: SOA presents "The Music Man"

When: Performances at 6:30 p.m. nightly on Jan 26, 27, 28.

Where: Charleston County School of the Arts, Rose Maree Myers Theater, 5109 Enterprise St., North Charleston.

Details: The cast consists of more than 60 high school actors, singers and dancers, capturing the iconic early 20th-century American tapestry. The show features a 28-piece orchestra under the baton of Suzanne Reed, which promises to be "brisk, fun and a lively woven score," to support these characters and its lovely story. Tickets available at 843-746-6403, online at SOA.CCSDSchools.com and at the door for $10, $15.

What: Inaugural Wando Chorus adults only oyster roast.

When: Jan. 27, 6:30-11 p.m.

Where: Brickyard Plantation Clubhouse

Details: Enjoy oysters, Sticky Fingers BBQ, sides and adult beverages - including beer, wine and Firefly Distillery Spirits. Also, participate in the Chili Cook-Off by showing off your recipe or just sampling the many flavors and voting for the winner. Tickets are $45 per person for this all-inclusive event. Checks payable to WHSCMB. Contact Carol Simons-Schaefer at Simmonscl1@aol.com or Melissa Fosdick at volunteerforwhsc@aol.com with questions.

What: Oyster Roast at IOP Exchange Club, "Shuckin' & Shaggin' at Sunset"

When: Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Isle of Palms Exchange Club, 201 Palm Blvd.

Details: Enjoy oysters, chili, hot dogs, a silent auction, DJ, and lots of fun. Proceeds support the Exchange Club student scholarship fund. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Children under 12 are half price. Contact dimi.matouchev@edwardjones.com, or call 886-9229 or 886-8489. Tickets may also be purchased from IOP Exchange Club members or at www.iopexchange.org

What: Baseball try-outs

When: Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: First Baptist School Athletic Facility on James Island

Details: Charleston Braves baseball tryouts. Go to www.thecharlestonbraves.com for information and contacts. Art lessons

What: Hibben Preschool open enrollment for fall

When: Monday, Jan. 30 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd.

Details: Open enrollment is for new students wishing to attend for the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment applications may be submitted any time between now and Jan. 30. Detailed enrollment information and downloadable enrollment applications can be found at www.hibbenumc.org. Contact Nancie or Robin in the preschool office, at 216-8438, or preschool@hibbenumc.org.

What: The Shepherd's Center of East Cooper weekly meeting.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: The Fellowship Hall of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church.

Details: The public is invited to attend. The first program at 10 a.m. will be a talk by Diane Knich of The Post and Courier on "The Rising Cost of College Tuition." The second program at 11:15 a.m will be a talk by Tim Carens from the College of Charleston on "Love, Idolatry and the Victorian Novel."

What: Christ Our King Open House

When: Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 8 to 9 a.m.

Where: Christ Our King-Stella Maris School, 1183 Russell Dr.

Details: The open house is held during Catholic School s Week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 5. All are invited to attend on Welcome Wednesday, Feb. 1. Families, new and interested, current and/or alumni, are welcome to join the school community for light refreshments and the opportunity to tour the beautiful school campus and see the Crusader community in action. At 9 a.m. the school community will participate in the children's mass at Christ Our King Church. Contact 884-4721 or check out www.coksm.org. for more information.

What: DivorceCare Christ-Centered Divorce Recovery Group

When: Wednesdays Feb. 1 through April 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. Group dinner is provided at 5:30 p.m..

Where: Christ Church, 2304 Hwy. 17 N, Mount Pleasant

Details: Become part of a small support group with others who are experiencing separation and divorce. You will receive information on dealing with such common issues as situational depression, anger, loneliness, and financial struggles. Cost is $25.00 for materials. Childcare is provided each week.

Contact: Douglas Barker, J.D., LPC-I at 881-5027, or email douglas@douglasbarker.com

When: Feb 2: Dog 'N Duck in Belle Hall: 8:30-9:30 a.m. with Kristin Bostic. Networking Topic: Power Teams For Business: What businesses can help support your business? 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: Beit Midrash.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St.

Details: Rabbi Andy Barnett will continue with a teaching concerning the coming days from the prophecies of the end times. This Midrash (study) session will be on the Millenium so bring your Bibles to participate in the search of the scriptures concerning these challenging days. Call 1-803-327-5898 or e-mail midrash@comporium.net.

What: Art lessons for children, teens and adults.

When: Starting Feb. 6

Where: 1009 Anna Knapp Blvd., suite 103

Details: Art lessons taught by Jodi Brown Barr, M.A. Art Education. Children, teens and adults learn how to "see" like an artist and then how to represent what you see in drawing and painting. Visit www.thecreativespiritstudio.com, 1009 Anna Knapp Blvd Suite 103. For more information call 843-224-2544 or e-mail: jodibbarr@gmail.com

What: East Cooper Newcomers Club monthly coffee.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Details: Members, guests, new residents and recent retirees are invited to attend and learn about the many club activities and local events. Please call Carolyn at 843-388-5723 or cmrunquist@aol.com for location or more information.

What: Franke Chorus rehearsal for their Spring concert.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Where: Rodenburg Hall, Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Rd.

Details: The Franke Chorus will have their Spring Concert as "a tribute to mothers." One performance will be on Friday, May 11 and another on Mother's Day, May 13. Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to join the chorus. There is a social gathering once a month after rehearsals. Call Anita O'Donnell at 654-5973, Gertrude Boyd at 881-9691 or Drucella Smith 881-1158.

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. Schedule and topics for seminars: Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Introduction: Ephesians 3:14- 21; 8 p.m.: Importance of Relationships, Ephesians 4: 1-6; Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.: Communication: The Power of Words, Ephesians 4:17, James 3:1-12; 10 a.m. 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: Bishop England Crystal Ball

When: Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Daniel Island Club.

Details: Join Bishop England High School family, alumni and friends at the Bishops Crystal Ball 2012 event beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Daniel Island Club. Live and silent auction, food and fun. Entertainment by the East Coast Party Band. Gala tickets are on sale now at $65 per person/$120 per couple. Contact Ellen Dudash at ellendudash@aol.com.

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 www.wandohigh.com. for tickets and for more information.