Lego competition at CCU

Attend a Lego League Qualifying Event, where nearly 200 area students ages 9-14 will compete in 26 teams compete in three main areas: a LEGO robot design and challenge competition. Details from Louis Rubbo at 349-6489 or email lrubbo@coastal.edu, and www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll or scrobotics.org.

Make a hat in class

In support of the Long Bay Symphony’s “Mad Hatter Mania” fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, learn to make a hat in a class this month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays, or 6-8 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration required at 839-2727; details at www.artandsoulmyrtlebeach.com.

Gators, reptiles in shows

See more than 800 alligators, and other animals, in one place. Special shows daily on tigers 10:30 a.m.; alligators at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.; reptiles at noon and 2 p.m.; and lemurs at 3:30 p.m. Details at 361-0789 or www.alligatoradventure.com.

Take ‘Cultural Safari’

Take a “Cultural Safari” in a “Majestic Americas” program covering cruises to Nova Scotia, the Caribbean, Guatemala, the Panama Canal and Alaska. Details at 215-4700, www.hcml.org or email socasteelibrary@horrycounty.org.

‘Bernie’ at rec hall

Adults and seniors are invited to catch a movie every Friday, next with “Bernie,” starring Jack Black and Matthew McConaughey and rated PG-13. Details at 918-2380.

Senior dance in MB

The city of Myrtle Beach continues a season of senior dances. Other dates are Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and 22, and March 8 and 22. Details at 918-2381 or www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

Yountz at Comedy Cabana

Al Yountz, known for touting his Southern roots on stage, will perform twice nightly through Saturday, with Cooter Douglas opening. Details at 449-4242 or www.comedycabana.com.

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