Upcoming Events

Be a Mentor - The South Carolina Be A Mentor Initiative observes National Mentor Month with a recruitment event that will celebrate mentors and the positive effect they have on young lives. Thu., Jan. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. 10 Storehouse Row, 2120 Noisette Blvd.,

Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup - PalmettoPride and the USDA Forest Service team up again to clean up S.C's national treasure Sat., Feb. 2, 8 a.m. (803) 758-6034, www.palmettopride.org

Carnevale - Party featuring heavy hors d'ouvres, Italian and Brazilian cocktails. Proceeds benefit Charleston Stage Company. Costumes welcome, beads and mask provided. Tue., Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. Muse, 82 Society St. (843) 577-1102.

Habitat for Humanity Benefit- featuring Sol Driven Train and Cary Ann HearstProceeds go toward Charleston Habitat and NOLA Musician's Village. Tue., Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Sottile Theater 44 George St. (843) 953-6340, www.charlestonhabitat.org/

Pounds for Prizes - Fields to Families hosts this event to raise awareness and collect donations of fresh produce for the area hungry. Sat., Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (843) 881-6798, Earth Fare, 74 Folly Road www.fieldstofamilies.org