THIS WEEK

ONE-STROKE PAINTING CLASSES: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and March 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; supplies provided; limit 10 per class; (803) 663-7552

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 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, Etherredge Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway; free; Deidre Martin (803) 641-3448, deidrem@usca.edu

MISSION TO MARS: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 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 seniors, $2.50 students; (803) 641-3654

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

UPCOMING

AIKEN FARM FEST: 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 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. Saturday, April 5, Aiken County Library; participants are asked to raise money before the walk; proceeds go to support programs for local MS patients and MS research; Matt Honeycutt (704) 525-5906, matt.honeycutt@nmss.org

AIKEN KITE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 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