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Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
BINGO FOR VETERANS, 910-579-3577. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Calabash VFW Post 7288, 900 Carter Drive, Calabash, N.C. $11 for 16 games.
BINGO, 390-2840. 6 p.m. Thursday, Elks Lodge 2840, 250 S.C. 57 S., Little River. $17 for 16 games.
BINGO, 448-3216. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge, 605 27th Ave. N. $17. Smoke free.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM; 910-253-2610 or www.brunswick.ces.ncsu.edu; application available online at lawn and garden section; deadline, Tuesday course runs Jan. 10-May 1; $160.
GET CREATIVE
KNITTING CLUB, 215-4700. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.
WEEKLY GRAND STRAND QUILTERS. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Base Recreation Center, Myrtle Beach. Bring lunch.
RUMMIKUB, 280-5584 or 249-6778. 1-5 p.m. every Tuesday, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. Supplies will be provided for play.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CRIBBAGE CLUB, 756-1795. 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road. Boards, cards and pegs are provided.
MAH JONG CLUB, 215-4700. 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.
SOCASTEE KNITTING CLUB, 215-4700. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.
AUDITIONS FOR ‘BAREFOOT IN THE PARK’, ptelsen@atmc.net. 4-6 p.m. Sunday and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Playhouse 211, Route 211, Southport, N.C.; cold reading required; scripts supplied.
THE ART OF HOLIDAY BAKING, 910-575-5999 or www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Monique Holenko of Sugar Confectioners gives presentation in the Creative Exchange program; Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, N.C.; $7 includes lunch; reservations necessary.
GET TOGETHER
GRAND STRAND OPTIMIST CLUB, 448-4156. 12:30 p.m. lunch and guest speakers Thursdays, Pinelakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach.
GRAND STRAND RETIREMENT CLUB, 357-3335. 11 a.m. first Thursday, Damon’s on the Ocean, Myrtle Beach. New members are welcome.
LA LECHE LEAGUE OF THE GRAND STRAND, 465-5847 or 455-7599. 4 p.m. first Thursday, Socastee Library Meeting Room, 707 141-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.
GRAND STRAND TOASTMASTERS, 803-984-6766. 7 p.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, 38th Avenue and Robert Grissom Parkway, second floor of building on right-hand side, Myrtle Beach.
SOCASTEE GARDEN CLUB, 215-4700. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach
DISABLED VETERANS CONWAY CHAPTER 57, 234-0807. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Conway Senior Center, 1519 Mill Pond Road, Conway.
GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, 347-3887. 10 a.m. Saturday, Chapin Library, Myrtle Beach.
PALMETTO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, 877-2709 or myrtlebeachafricanviolets@embarqmial.com. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.
MYRTLE BEACH CIVITAN CLUB, 448-2019. 1 p.m. Tuesday, the Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach
COASTAL CAROLINA CAMERA CLUB, 910-287-6311. 7 p.m., second Tuesday, Shallotte Presbyterian Church in Shallotte, NC.
COASTAL SKI AND OUTING CLUB, 446-2209. second Tuesday. Call for time and location.
GRAND STRAND NAMI CONNECTIONS CONSUMER GROUP 384-5893. 6 p.m. second Tuesday, the Lakeside Baptist Church, 614-11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach.
GRAND STRAND OPERA WORKSHOP, 385-3963 or www.gsow.net. next meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 for Verdi’s “Aida” group gathers at 6 p.m. on second Monday monthly at HTC Auditorium, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Carolina Forest, at Carolina Forest Boulevard. Annual dues $30; first meeting free for guests.
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, 449-6807, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday monthly at Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL/BNI COASTLINE CHAPTER, 450-6287. 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Prossers Restaurant.
SCHOLARS FORUM, 237-1387. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St., Georgetown.
THE MYRTLE BEACH BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, 457-3547. 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Friendly’s, 4705 Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Accepting new members.
EASTERN CAROLINA’S UAW RETIREE’S, 467-3232 or kenseter1714 @aol.com. 10 a.m. second Wednesday, VFW Post 10804, 111 Highway 57 N., Little River.
LAUREATE TAU CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 651-2258 or 997-3134. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays. Snowbirds and transferees welcome. Call for time and location.
THE BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 703-346-5506. 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Brunswick Electric Company, U.S. 17, Supply, N.C. Please bring in gifts for our Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville and for Crossnore School’s Bird Cage to this meeting.
GET PATRIOTIC
HOLIDAY CARD PROJECT, 910-251-5797, ext. 3001. Send cards to veterans in medical centers, write a simple message, sign first name only; schools, organizations, individuals invited to participate; Battleship North Carolina, junction of Routes 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, N.C.; bring cards by Dec. 19.
GET ACTIVE
SHAG LESSONS, 222-6600. 6 p.m. Thursdays, J. Bryan Floyd Center.
COP CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, 280-5584, 11 a.m. shotgun start Friday, Barefoot Resort & Golf Fazio Course, $50 per player, $200 per team. Proceeds to benefit North Myrtle Beach’s Shop with a Cop program.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 236-0792. Joseph B. Bethea United Methodist Church, West Perry Road, Myrtle Beach, holds annual golf tournament at Wachesaw East on Saturday, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. A donation of $60 per player (Captain’s Choice) includes golf, cart fees, continental breakfast and lunch. A hole sponsorship is available for $100.
14th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT OF ANGELS, 280-5434, 997-1980 or tiff.oceanfront@gmail.com. 10 a.m. shotgun start Saturday, Tidewater Golf Club, North Myrtle Beach. $75 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Lord’s Children programs and after-school ministry at King of Glory Lutheran Church.
HOLIDAY STEP AND DANCE COMPETITION, 918-1465. 5-7p.m. Saturday, Canal Street Recreation Center. Challenge your team against others in the area to see whose team is the best on the beach. Admission to the competition is a new toy, new clothes or monetary contribution, with all proceeds going to the Mark Schild Scholarship Fund.
LINE DANCING, 450-4299. 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays, The Marlin in Garden City. $3. For beginner and easy intermediate line dancing classes.
ZUMBA, 222-6600. 5-5:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 11th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach. $5 per class.
PICKLEBALL, 918-2355. 1-4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium. Free for members. $3 walk-in fee for ages 55 and older and $5 walk-in fee for ages 18 to 54.
LINE DANCES, 222-6600. 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, J. Bryan Floyd Center.
BEGINNER GROUP CYCLING, 918-2355. 6:15-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium. $4 person/class/city resident and $7 person/class/non-city resident.
QIGONG CLASSES, 931-319-0499 or 280-5584. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center in North Myrtle Beach. This is a slow, relaxed, non-impact exercise perfect for people of all ages at any fitness level.
SENIOR GOLF, 910-253-2677, 800-222-4790 or khaselden@brunsco.net. 8 a.m. sign-in, 9 a.m. shotgun start Tuesday, Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation, 2000 Arnold Palmer Drive, Shallotte, N.C.; sponsored by Brunswick County Parks and Recreation; $45 includes cart, greens fee, prizes; cart attendant tip not included; registration required.
BATON TWIRLING & POM-POM CLASSES, 280-5584, 457-0945 or carolinatwirl@sc.rr.com. Each Wednesday until March 28. Baton twirling lessons from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and pom-pom lessons from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. Fees for the baton twirling class are $40 per month and $30 for equipment. The cost for the pom-pom class is $40 per month and $20 for pom-pom equipment. Students who combine classes will receive a $20 discount.
CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, 918-2440. Classes and times vary, Myrtle Beach Tennis Center, 3302 Grissom Parkway. WATER FITNESS PROGRAMS, 918-2280 or 918-2285. Classes and times vary. Fees are $45 city and $75 non-city resident for 18 visits or pay $5 city/$8 non-city daily. Myrtle Beach Aquatics Department, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center, 3205 Oak St., Myrtle Beach.
FOR THE KIDS
CHAPIN LIBRARY STORYTIMES, 918-1275 or visit www.chapinlibrary.org. 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Scheduled as follows:
• Baby, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 13 for ages 4 to 18 months.
• Toddler, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 14 for toddlers and young listeners.
• Bookworm, 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 16 for 3- to 5-year-olds.
• Home school, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 14 for kindergarteners and older.
TODDLER TIME, 215-4700. 11 a.m. every Thursday, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach. For ages 18-36 months.
TEDDY BEAR TEA FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS, 215-4700 or socasteelibrary@horrycounty.org . 11 a.m. Tuesday, Socastee Library’s annual Teddy Bear Tea will take place during the regular storytime hour, but all ages are invited to attend. We will have finger food, “tea,” storytime and a teddy bear contest.
STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN, 545-3623. 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday through mid-May, for preschool and younger, at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, Pawleys Island.
BOOK BUDDIES FOR CHILDREN, 545-3623. 3 p.m. every Thursday through mid-May for kindergarten to third-grade at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, Pawleys Island.
KIDSART PROGRAMS, 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.com. Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Hands-on art programs for various age groups through December.
REINDEER GAMES, 918-2280. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center, 3205 Oak St. Children, age 6-12, will have a blast swimming, playing games, doing crafts, watching a movie and eating pizza while parents can enjoy an evening off to shop or have a night on the town. Pre-register by 5 p.m. on Thursday and pay $12 per city resident/$20 per non-city resident. On Fr, the fee is $17 city resident/$28 non-city resident.
‘THE POLAR EXPRESS’ VISITS CHICK-FIL-A, 488-0042. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1613 Church St. There will be free train rides, photos with the Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Santa and Elf Cow, fun activities, free food, and a visit from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.
GET SUPPORT
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS AND GAM-ANON, 399-9043. 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays, First Baptist Church, 200 U.S. 17 S. and 6th Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY, 997-9641. 6 p.m. Mondays, Low Country Community Church, Murrells Inlet.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 235-6400 or crgracechurch@aol.com. 7 p.m. Mondays, Grace Church Waccamaw in Litchfield Beach. Worldwide 12-step program and support group for those suffering from any hurt, hang-up or habit.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY, 357-9735. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Windjammer Village Clubhouse, U.S. 17 Business, Garden City.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS AND GAM-ANON, 888-846-4427. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.
GRAND STRAND NAMI SUPPORT GROUP, 734-0369, 234-1216 or 272-4052. 7 p.m. second Tuesday, the Lakeside Baptist Church, 614-11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 222-3416. Meetings throughout the Grand Strand every day except Wednesday and Thursday. Call for more information.
NORTH STRAND OSTOMY ASSOCIATION, 399-0640. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, holds annual Christmas Dinner at Loris Fitness and Recreation Center, 3207 Casey St., Loris. Support Group for ostomy patients. Open to the public.
PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, 918-4910 or www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com . Walk-in clinic hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach. Services are available for anyone, not just city of Myrtle Beach residents.
JUST FOR FUN
ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 910-755-7378 or www.brunswickcc.edu. Offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment and academic achievement geared towards adults seeking skills for employment and more.
GOOD FRIENDS LUNCHEON, 235-9287. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Pawleys Plantation. $20 per person.
FREE ADULT AND SENIOR MOVIE, 918-2380. 3 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 30 , Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center , 800 Gabreski Lane. Soft drinks and popcorn are $1 each.
SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK SALE, 545-3623. 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Waccamaw Library, 24 Commerce Drive, Pawleys Island.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH DANCE, 237-7465 or idaaoffice@gmail.com. 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Litchfield Dance Arts Academy, 97 Otis Drive, Pawleys Island. Performances featuring excerpts from “The Nutcracker” and other holiday favorites. $15 per person; ages 12 and under are free.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 650-2195. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. James High School, S.C. 707, Murrells Inlet. Holiday music performed by the Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band. Enjoy breakfast, arts and crafts, bake sale and live music. $5.
HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”, 237-7724 or 237-3459. 4 p.m. Sunday, Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, 113 Baskervill Drive, Pawleys Island. Performance presented by HCFM choir and a number of guest soloists and orchestra members. Free and open to the community.
“ A HOLLY DAY TEA AND SYMPHONY”, 448-8379 or info@longbaysymphony.com. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 11, Carriage House Restaurant at Litchfield Plantation. $35 per person includes $15 tax-deductible donation. Teas, sweets, raffles and cash bar.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY FIRST STEPS ANNUAL MEETING/HOLIDAY PARTY, 520-1830. 5-6 p.m. meeting, 6-8 p.m. holiday festivities, Dec. 12, 2018 Church St., Beck Administration Building-Board Room, Georgetown. RSVP.
HOLIDAY BOOK CLUB, 215-4700 or socasteelibrary@horrycounty.org. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach. Joint meeting with Southern Fiction and If the Book Fits Book clubs. The reading selection is “The Christmas Pearl.”
UPCOMING
SENIOR DANCE, 918-2381. 7-10 p.m. Dec. 16. This popular dance series returns for the winter season at the Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane. Tickets are just $7 per person and go on sale the week before the dance.
GRAND STRAND BLUES SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY, 516-1652, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Ducks Beach Club, 229 Main St., North Myrtle Beach. $5 advance or at the door. Advance tickets available at: The Gold Exchange, 1220 U.S. 17 S. or Judy’s House of Oldies, 300 Main St., North Myrtle Beach.
8TH ANNUAL RUN FOR FOOD, 910-579-5994 or www.active.com. 9 a.m. Jan. 7, Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall, 3 W. Third St. Half-marathon and 5K run/walk go over the OIB bridge and back; proceeds benefit South Brunswick Interchurch Council Food Pantry; USATF certified courses; runners timed on Chrono Track Tag Timing system; top three finishers in 13 age categories receive special awards; register online.
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