CALENDAR: Aug. 10+: Back-to-school, movies, plays

(NEW) Free school kits and backpacks: 2 p.m., Aug. 12, Charleston Housing Authority, 562 Meeting St., Charleston. Molina healthcare is hosting a back-to-school fair where students will also be able to get health and dental screenings.

(NEW) Q&A with director: 7 p.m., Aug. 14, Terrace Theater, 1956 D Maybank Hwy,  Charleston. Award-winning director David Gordon Green will answer questions following the screening of his film Manglehorn, the story of a locksmith whose life is transformed by a new romance. The film stars Al Pacino and Holly Hunter. Tickets are $10. More: http://www.terracetheater.com

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels:  Through Aug. 23, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., Charleston.  The Footlight Players opens its 84th season with the regional premiere of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” a musical based on the 1988 film of the same name. Performances are 8 p.m. Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 9, 16, 23.  Performance is not suitable for children under 13 years. Tickets are $35 for adults; $32 for seniors/military; $25 for students. Order tickets online at footlightplayers.net or by calling the box office at 843-722-4487.

(NEW) Disaster preparedness training for business: 6 p.m., Aug. 19, Room A214, Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston. Charleston County will offer a free seminar for small business owners on disaster preparedness. Register here.

Shaking a leg. The Folly Beach Pier is set to have more Moonlight Mixers throughout the summer starting at 7 p.m. A DJ will spin great old tunes to keep your feet moving. Dates are Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. In Mount Pleasant, the Shaggin’ on the Cooper series will be held Aug. 15 and Sept. 12. Click here for more.

Schein to talk:  7 p.m. Aug. 25, Charleston Jewish Community Center.  As part of JCC Jewish Bookfest this year, Beaufort author Bernie Schein will talk about his zany Southern epic novel, “Famous All Over Town,” that revisits South Carolina issues and adds some Charleston gossip.  Admission:  $5 for JCC members; $7 for all.  More:  Contact Sandra Brett.  sandrab@charlestonjcc.org

Bird walks: 8:30 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday and Saturday. This is the time of year that a great variety of migrating birds fly through the Lowcountry so what better time to take part in one of the regular early morning bird walks at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $5. Walks also are conducted on James Island and Folly Beach. Learn more online.

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