Community Happenings

At a glance...

September 26 The Friends of the Charleston County Library will hold its 15th Annual Book Sale from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. More than 40,000 books will be available for sale÷childrens' books and more. Admission is $2 for individuals 13 and older.

October 2 Vox Aeterna is seeking new singers. This 24-voice ensemble specializes in a diverse collection of a Capella and choral/orchestra music from twentieth-century masters like Britten, Howells and Tavener. To schedule an audition, interested persons should call Scott Atwood, artistic director, at 766-6380. Rehearsals will begin on Thursday, Oct. 2.

October 7 MUSC's Nurse Midwifery and Pediatric Center will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. at 159 Rutledge Ave. Find out about prenatal care and birth with nurse-midwives; planing your pregnancy; well-woman check-ups and Pap smears; the new Family Planning Medicaid program; the Best Chance Network÷health care for women ages 50 and older; and pediatric services for children of all ages. There will be a raffle held and refreshments will be served. For information, call 792-6489.

Ocotber 7 Mind Your Health series continues from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Institute of Psychiatry Auditorium, located on the corner of President and Doughty streets. Michael R. Johnson, M.D., will teach individuals how to deal with normal sad feelings and how to recognize and get help for depression in this seminar titled "Is It Normal To Feel This Sad?" The Mind Your Health seminars are free and are sponsored by MUSC Institute of Psychiatry and WXLY, Oldies 102.5 FM. To register, call MUSC's Health Connection Line at 792-1414.

Shannon's Hope to be held Oct. 11-12

Children grieve differently from adults. To help children understand their feeling of grief, Hospice of Charleston is sponsoring Shannon's Hope on Oct. 11 and 12. Shannon's Hope, an overnight camp for tri-county area children ages six to 15 who have experienced the death of someone close to them, will be held at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. Professionally trained counselors and Hospice of Charleston volunteers take part in Shannon's Hope offering children an open and fun environment in which they can express and share their feelings about the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent or close friend. Applications must be received by Sept. 30. For information, call 529-3100.

Civic orchestra in need of new musicians

The Metropolitan Civic Orchestra is actively seeking new musicians, especially violin, cello, french horn, bassoon, trumpet and trambone players. Under the direction of Rex Conner, this non-profit organization provides an opportunity for Lowcountry citizens to experience chamber music. Several MUSC alumni, current students and employees are active members of the orchestra. Rehearsals are at the Middleton High School band room on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Interested musicians can contact Suzanne at 769-5095.

Hospice offers bereavement support group

If you have lost a loved one, Hospice HomeCare Resources offers a monthly support group to help cope with that loss. Called Pathfinders, this free bereavement group guides mourners toward a path of healthy living. The group meets every third Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1815 Old Trolley Road, Suite 109 in Summerville. To register for this program, please call Leslie Mehard Brady, the Hospice Community Educator, at 821-4011 or 1-800-775-1392, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity looking for families

Charleston Habitat for Humanity operates through private donations and volunteer labor, building homes for families who otherwise could not afford one. Charleston Habitat for Humanity is currently looking for families needing a home. To qualify, household income should be between $12,000 and $24,000 per year. For more information, call 722-7145 and say that you read about the habitat for humanity in the MUSC newspaper.