THIS WEEK

ONE-STROKE PAINTING CLASSES: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and March 11, 18 and 26; Gregg Park Civic Center, 119 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville; two-hour class on the basics of one-stroke painting, taught by a certified instructor; $35 per class, $5 discount per class for multiple classes paid in advance; supplies provided; limit 10 per class; (803) 663-7552

MISSION TO MARS: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 21 and 22, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken; learn about space travel, compare the surface features and rock types on Mars with Earth's geology; $4.50 adults, $3.50 senior, $2.50 students; (803) 641-3654

JOURNEY INTO THE LIVING CELL: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 21 and 22, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken; shows structure and function of the living cell of space; (803) 641-3654

UPCOMING

SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH GROUP INTERVENTIONS CONFERENCE: March 13 and 14, University of South Carolina Aiken, School of Education, Aiken; conference for psychologist, counselors, mental health workers, administrators, teachers, after-school coordinators, community leaders, graduate students, and anyone who works with children and youth; registration required; Elaine Clanton Harpine at elaineh@usca.edu

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS: 5-9 p.m. March 18 and 19, Aiken County Recreation Center, U.S. Highway 1, Graniteville; held by Department of Natural Resources; ages 12 and older; firearm and ATV safety, wildlife and habitat management, archery and first aid; registration required; (803) 663-6142

PICKENS-SALLEY SYMPOSIUM ON SOUTHERN WOMEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway, University of South Carolina Aiken; free; Deidre Martin at (803) 641-3448 or deidrem@usca.edu

AIKEN FARM FEST: 8 a.m. March 28 and 29, Chime Bell Church Road, Aiken; antique tractor and engine show, tractor and truck pulling, kids pedal pull, sawmill, veneer mill and other exhibits; $5, children 12 and younger free; www.aikenfarmfest.com

AIKEN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK: 9 a.m. April 5, Aiken County Library; participants encouraged to raise money before the walk; all money raised goes to support programs for local clients living with MS and MS research; Matt Honeycutt matt.honeycutt@nmss.org or (704) 525-5906

AIKEN KITE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19, Perry Park, 720 Abbeville Ave., Aiken; demonstrations by the Suburban Atlanta Kite Enthusiasts; kite-decorating contest, inflatables, food vendors and an area where kids can make and fly their own kites during the event; (803) 642-7631

WISH UPON A CAR BENEFIT CAR SHOW: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26, Aiken Mall, 2441 Whiskey Road; all makes and models; trophies awarded for all classes; door prizes; registration required for cars; (803) 648-9804 or wishuponacar@yahoo.com

RELAY FOR LIFE AIKEN GOLF CLASSIC: 10 a.m. April 28, Woodside Plantation, 1419 Silver Bluff Road; proceeds go to The American Cancer Society; $120 per person; which includes play, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres; (877) 227-9398