Modify a WordPress template and help with structure (sidebar menu)

Background Last year a friend put on a template (woo slider I think) and I worked on that for month - and then she terminated her hosting and I lost everything before I could move it to our live hosting... so now I am working on my second attempt. I offered to help put up a website for my not-for-profit boxing club. I have used a template and started modifying it, but the [login to view URL] looks empty and I have no idea about php - only know basic html and css. So I need some help with the set up. I am using the Maskitto Light theme (free). Project Requirements What I need help with is the following: 1. Adjust the top menu width so it fits next to/ in line with the logo 2. The hover should show the submenu (and not any ALT text as it does now) 3. The top menu heading should preferably link to the actual page (not sure why it doesn't) 4. When top menu item is select, background should be black and font white (not white background) 4. the actual content pages should have a sidebar containing the submenu for its relevant location (e.g. Sunshine Coast menu) as well as a calendar (one calendar for the entire page NOT per location) I can easily created pages etc but struggling with the design and structure set up (e.g. sidebar). As I am paying for that out of my own pocket, my budget is small. That s why I have chosen to amend a free template rather than having built one from scratch. If aynone can help, that would be much appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions in order to provide me with a quote. Nadja