Events: Decorate birdhouse March 25 at Lake Wylie library

Decorate birdhouse

Decorative Fairy Birdhouses, 1-2:30 p.m. March 25, Lake Wylie Public Library, 185 Blucher Circle. Adults are invited to create a decorative fairy birdhouse, using two baskets. All materials provided. To register: 803-831-7774.

Blood drive

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m. March 25, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. 800-733-2767; redcrossblood.org

Story time

Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Lake Wylie Public Library. For ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required.

Hear cellist

Shana Tucker, 8 p.m. March 26, Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 S.C. 55 E., Clover. Tucker has termed her music Chamber Soul for its dual jazz and classical pedigrees, knotted by the thrum and moan of her cello. “I can’t deny the classical training; it inspires my cello sensibilities. But I like the thump of walking blues and old timey bass lines. It’s like a delicious coffee blend, bold and robust with subtle undertones of bittersweet. Something you can’t quite place, but it’s still good.” Tickets: $15. 803-222-8018; clover.k12.sc.us/csd

Palmis Trio

The Palmis Trio perform, 8 p.m. March 26, Belmont Abbey College Basilica, Belmont. A concert of music by Beethoven, Brahms and Nino Rota. The Palmis Trio is an international ensemble formed in 2003 with the cellist Pamela Smits of Holland, pianist Sabine Simon of Germany and clarinetist Allan Ware of the U.S. 704-461-6012

Support group

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, River Hills Community Church, Room 116, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie. piedmontintergroup.org

Metal music

Skinn Jakkitt performs, 8 p.m. March 27, 181 Main Lounge, 181 W. Main Ave., Gastonia. Skinn Jakkitt influences include late ’80s-’90s metal from Metallica, Pantera, Fear Factory, Clutch and GZR .tatemusicgroup.com/epk/artist/22161

Civil War

“At War’s End: South Carolina Families Face the Aftermath,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 28, Lake Wylie Public Library, 185 Blucher Circle. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the War Between the States, living historian Colleen Pappas will discuss the effects of the war on women and families in South Carolina, the living conditions at the end of the war, the social, cultural, and political changes brought about by the conflict, mourning customs, and the important events at war’s end that took place in Fort Mill, Cross Keys, and Abbeville. For all ages. To register: 803-831-7774.

Meet Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28-29, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure comes right off the pages of the popular children’s tale as guests meet characters from the story, including Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail. Guests can wander throughout the garden where they will meet Peter Rabbit, listen to a story told by Mrs. Rabbit and enjoy hands-on activities. Professional photo sessions will be available for purchase with packages starting at $12. Photo time availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Free with garden admission: adults, $12; seniors 60 and older, $10; and children 4-12, $6. dsbg.org

Speak Spanish

Conversational Spanish for English Speakers, 6 p.m. Mondays, Steele Creek Public Library. Forget high school Spanish class. No verbs will be conjugated here. This class is for everyday use of the Spanish language. All materials provided. For adults. To register: 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/calendarST, cmlibrary.org

Crossroads Cafe

Crossroads Cafe, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Steele Creek Public Library. For adults and teens age 12-18 who speak some English but want to improve. Instructors from CPCC. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org

Art show

“Looking Back,” through April 8, Arts on Main, Citizens National Bank building, 212 W. Main St., Gastonia. The Gaston County Art Guild presents a retrospective of Clover resident C.M. Kakassy’s original printmaking. She has spent years working in printmaking media – intaglio, serigraphy, relief and lithography. gastoncountyartguild.com/

This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 2:54 PM with the headline "Events: Decorate birdhouse March 25 at Lake Wylie library."