Christmas in July to benefit hospice

Planning for the 22nd annual Festival of Trees to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice begins with a Christmas in July party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 27 at the Mitchellville Pool on Lady's Island. Reservations are required by July 23. All volunteers and participants are encouraged to attend as the festival presents the 2010 chairmen and chairwomen and unveils events and activities to take place in December.

Details: Sally Mitchell, 843-812-4304; Janie Lackman, 843-525-6257