Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area

SENIOR MOVIE SCHEDULE, 843-918-2380. 3 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 31, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane. Free movie for adults and seniors. Soft drinks and popcorn are available for $1 each.

“MUSIC ON MAIN,” Marsha Morgan Band, 843-280-5594, ext. 3 or parks.nmb.us. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 1, Horseshoe, Main Street and Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach.

EQUINE FORAGE WORKSHOP, 843-661-4800 ext. 0 or rii@clemson.edu. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Horry County Extension Office, 1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway. The program will cover several important aspects of forage production, grazing management, and manure management. $40 payment to be made day of course.

PANTHER IDOL TALENT COMPETITION, 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Carolina Forest auditorium. A panel of judges will comment on performers of 21 talented performers selected through an audition process of 46 students. The audience will vote for the three top winners. Admission $7 at the door.

FALL RUMMAGE SALE, 843-249-1169. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8:30-11 a.m. Oct. 3, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 801-11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. Thousands of items for sale, food and more.

SEASIDE CLASSIC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 843-918-2282 or www.pickleballspecialties.com. Oct. 2 and 3, Myrtle Beach Sports Center. Includes a dinner-and-dance on Oct. 1. Register online or by calling.

COASTAL CAROLINA MUSTANG STAMPEDE & FORD SHOW, 800-386-4662 or www.BroadwayAtTheBeach.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Broadway At The Beach.

CONWAY FALL FESTIVAL. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 3, downtown Conway. The festival will be held on Third Avenue and Laurel Streets. The kids Play Zone features all-you-can-play inflatable’s, games and activities for only $5. Gerry the Great will be performing magic shows at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and the Almost Amazing Al will be on hand to dazzle the crowd with his balloon figures, arts, crafts, food vendors and classic cars.

MYRTLE BEACH HARLEY DAVIDSON HURRICANE RALLY BIKE SHOW, 800-386-4662 or www.BroadwayAtTheBeach.com. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3, Broadway At The Beach.

SURFSIDE BEACH FAMILY FESTIVAL. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Surfside Drive, between Hollywood Drive and the beach. Music, arts and crafts, games and more. Free admission.

CHARITY BINGO

▪ 910-579-4600. First game 6:30 p.m.; doors open 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Calabash Elks Lodge 2679, 937 Carter Drive SW, Calabash, N.C.

▪ 843-443-3204. Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 819 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.

▪ 843-448-3216. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge, 606 27th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

▪ 843-249-6643. Doors open 10 a.m., games start noon every Wednesday; doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start 6 p.m. every Sunday, American Legion Post 186, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River.

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF COASTAL CAROLINA. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Carolina Forest. Enjoy an evening of great food and good company while helping to raise funds to send hero boxes to our men and women in uniform who are deployed around the world.

BIG SWEEP IN CALABASH, NC, 910-579-6747 ext. 5. 9 a.m. registration/welcome, until 11 a.m. litter pickup, 11 a.m. lunch/prizes, Oct. 3, Calabash Park , 868 Persimmon Road.

FISH & GRITS FESTIVAL, 910-840-1501 or 843-716-0210. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, the Cedar Branch Empowerment Center, 754 Cedar Branch Road, Cedar Branch Community, Loris. The Center is a nonprofit organization that provides afterschool, summer enrichment and Health and Wellness programming for children and adults of all ages; in our community and surrounding community and is also a First Tee Program site.

32nd ANNUAL TASTE OF THE TOWN, presented by St. Andrew Catholic School, 843-455-2612 or bbrumfield@sc.rr.com. 4-10 p.m. Oct. 6, Myrtle Beach Convention Center. $5 advance admission; tickets can be purchased at all HTC locations and at St. Andrew Catholic School and Church. $6 at the door. Children 14 and under admitted free with adult. Food tickets are $1 each and sold at the event.

‘EATING WITH LOVE’ fundraiser event. Oct. 7, Massey’s Pizza, Litchfield Beach. On that day, 10% of all sales will be donated to Skip Yeager’s medical bills. Skip has been undergoing chemotherapy and, he will be having a stem-cell transplant in October. Many people in the community know Skip as co-owner and administrator of SC CARES, an animal sanctuary in Georgetown, and chocolatier at Sweeties Sweets on Front Street.

KNITTING CLUB, 843-756-8101. 1 p.m. Thursdays, Loris Library, 4316 Main St., Loris. New members welcome.

KNITTING GROUP, 843-915-5284. 1 p.m. Thursdays, Little River Library, 107 Highway 57 N., Little River.

KNITTING CLUB, 843-215-4700. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

KNITTING CLUB, 843-205-5280. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach.

KNITTING CLUB. 1-3 p.m. every Monday, the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, 41 St. Paul Place, Pawleys Island. All knitters and crocheters are welcome.

SEWING BASKET, 843-915-7323. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Conway Library, 801 Main St., Conway.

GRAND STRAND QUILTERS, 843-918-2380. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Bring lunch.

WOODCARVERS WELCOME, 843-427-4218. 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Hobby Lobby, U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. No experience necessary. No charge.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 1, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue), Florence. A Trunk Show and program entitled, “Quilt Out of the Box,” will be presented by Sandra Baker. New members and visitors are welcome.

CROCHET AND KNITTING CLASSES, 843-918-1275. 2-4 p.m. Fridays, first-floor meeting room, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Bring your own supplies.

CHICORA STITCHERS, 843-222-7393 or 843-503-3585. 2 p.m. first Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 31st Avenue North and Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Celebrating 20th anniversary of receiving charter. All types of hand-stitching and embroidery. New members welcome.

STITCHIN’ TIME NEEDLEWORK CLUB, 910-575-0173. 9 a.m. Mondays, Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C., free, open to public.

QUILT CLUB, 843-215-4700. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

RUMMIKUB/BOARD GAMES, 843-280-5584 or 249-6778. 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach. No partner necessary. Supplies provided.

SCRABBLE CLUB, 843-446-4665 or lindabianca1948@yahoo.com. Noon-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

ACBL DUPLICATE BRIDGE, 843-497-4094. Myrtle Beach: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday; 1 p.m. Thursday; noon Saturday. Sunset Beach, N.C.: 10:15 a.m. Friday. Call for location.

MYRTLE BEACH AREA WOODCARVERS, 843-903-3238. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, A.C. Moore, 1120 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach.

WACCAMAW WOOLIES RUG-HOOKING GROUP, 843-215-6634. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Moss Creek clubhouse in Murrells Inlet.

NEEDLEWORKERS, 860-690-4868. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, fellowship hall, New Life Lutheran Church, 7322 S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach. Bring your own needles, yarn provided.

PAWLEYS ISLAND BRIDGE CLUB, 843-318-6391 or bridgewebs.com/pawleysisland. Duplicate bridge games: 1:30 p.m. Monday, 9:30 a.m.and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. Friday and 1:30 p.m. some Sundays, 13088 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island.

GRAND STRAND OPTIMIST CLUB, 843-448-4156. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 843-756-1795. Every Thursday, Little River area. Call for information.

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.

PAWLEYS ISLAND MASONS LODGE 409, 7:15 p.m. dinner and 8 p.m. meeting first Thursday each month. 75 Haunted Trail, just behind the Village Shops, U.S. 17 N. All Master Masons in good standing are invited.

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS CAMP 1026 ROUGH & READY OF MYRTLE BEACH, 399-1608 or HorryRough<JU>andReadysCamp1026.com. 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Big D’s Bar-B-Que Barn, 350 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Activities include: cemetery cleanup, lectures and historical outings. The S.C.V. is an historical honor society and nonprofit organization. Civil War enthusiasts welcome.

COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS, 910-575-5999, lassiter@sunsetrivermarketplace.com, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 1, Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C. Linda Weatherspoon, author of Can I Paint in Heaven, speaks of recovering from a stroke and its effects on the family.

MYRTLE BEACH KIWANIS, 450-8393. Noon, first and third Thursdays, Uncle John’s Restaurant, 402 24^th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $10 lunch/tip included.

GRAND STRAND TOASTMASTERS, 450-5973. 7 p.m. meets the first, third and fifth Thursday of every month, First Presbyterian Church: 3801 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Visit website:GrandStrandToastmasters.com.

ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK, 910-489-2273 or www.sbirotary.org. 7:30 a.m. Fridays, Tamers Restaurant, Ocean Ridge Plantation, 351 Ocean Ridge Parkway, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

LOW COUNTRY ASTD, 414-4815. 11:30-1:30 p.m. first Friday, HTC Town Centre, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach.

GE RETIREES, 280-6353 or 910-579-5838. meet the first Friday of the month.

THE CONWAY LIONS CLUB, 455-4467 or 347-4914. 1 p.m. first and third Fridays of each month, Ryan’s Restaurant, 2904 Church St., Conway.

THE GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER J, 843-357-2270. Eat at 6 p.m. and meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Denny’s, 124 Loyola Ave., U.S. 17 Bypass, just south of S.C. 544, Surfside Beach.

THE UK CONNECTION SOCIAL CLUB, 293-4403. Noon. first Monday of each month for meeting and third Friday for a dinner. Sept. through April, with a picnic in May, if you are from any of the British Isles or a descendant , please call for more information.

DELTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY, 650-0571 or 450-5550. Meets in Surfside Beach the first Monday of every month. Call for more information.

SOCASTEE-ST. JAMES KIWANIS CLUB, 843-650-1030. Noon-1 p.m. Mondays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, Surfside Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

LUNCH CLUB, 843-651-9505 or stanbar3@sccoast.net. Noon Mondays, Soho 544 restaurant, 1300 S.C. 544, Conway. Guest speakers.

NONSANCTIONED DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES, 843-421-9977. 1-4:30 p.m. every Monday, Wilkes Hall, Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. There is no charge for playing. Please bring a partner if you are able; if you do not have a partner, please call.

BUSINESS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL/BNI COASTLINE CHAPTER, 843-839-0588 or www.bni-scga.com/sc-charleston-bni---coastline-chapter. 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Holiday Inn, 1601 N. Ocean Highway, Surfside Beach. Visitors welcome.

CHESS GROUP, 910-575-0173. 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Hickmans Crossroads, 1040 Calabash Road NW, Calabash, N.C. All ages and skill levels welcome.

SCHOLARS FORUM, 843-545-3388. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St., Georgetown.

MAHJONG CLUB, 843-215-4700. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH STAMP CLUB, 843-347-0087 or lilfort@sccoast.net. 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21^st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Memberships $10 a year.

DELTA DELTA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI meets the first Tuesday of the month. Call 215-4894 for time and location.

PAWLEYS ISLAND LIONS CLUB, 237-8316. 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Hanser House Restaurant, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY TOASTMASTERS CLUB, 910 233-7030, franceswarner@atmc.net or 910-880-0192. 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, First Bank in Shallotte, N.C. All are welcome.

LITTLE RIVER LIONS, 798-2397. 6 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Mulligans, 1389 U.S. 17 N., Little River. Guests and vacationing Lions welcome.

AARP, 843-215-4700. 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, 843-457-3547. 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Damon’s on the Beach, Myrtle Beach. Accepting new members.

NORTH STRAND OPTIMIST CLUB, 843-273-3109. Noon Wednesdays, Grill House, 228 Second Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

THE NEWCOMERS CLUB COFFEE MEETING, 843-651-5390 or www.newcomergs.org. 9:30 a.m. Oct. 7, the Carolina Forest Recreation Center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach.

YOGA, 843-485-3632 or www.yogabytricia.com. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach; $6 per class.

LINE DANCING WITH ABBY, 843-450-4299. Intermediate 9-10:30 a.m. High beginners 10:30 a.m.-noon, beginners 12:30-2 p.m. All classes Mondays and Wednesdays, South Strand Recreation Center, 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach; $20 per month or $5 per class.

LINE DANCING, with Jackie Hoagland, 843-421-5770 or jackieandwalt@hotmail.com. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon High Beginner/Improver/Easy Intermediate and 6-8 p.m. Low Intermediate/Intermediate. $3. Surfside Civic Center, 829 N. Pine Drive, Surfside Beach.

KUNG FU, TAI CHI AND QIGONG, 843-294-5486. Kung Fu, Monday, Wednesday 7-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 8:30-10 p.m.; children’s ages 6-13, Saturday 1-3 p.m.; Tai Chi/Qigong, Tuesday, Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Shaolin Kung Fu Studios, 196 Stonebridge Drive, Myrtle Beach.

LINE DANCE CLASS, 843-651-4603. Easy intermediate on Mondays, beginners on Thursdays, and Zumba Gold, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Surfside Beach Civic Center. Call Judy for details.

JUJITSU, SELF DEFENSE AND QIGONG. Children and adult programs being offered in the North, South and Grand Strand Recreation Centers. Call for details or to register: North Strand, 843-915-7884; South Strand, 843-915-7882; Grand Strand, 843-915-5332.

SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSES, 843-663-3900. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Cardio Fit, 9:30 a.m. (low impact) classic stretch and tone, and 10:30 a.m. (seated class) wheelchair accessible, Fitness Zone, 304 S.C. 90 E., Unit C2, Little River.

SAND DOLLARS DANCE CLUB, 843-333-8878. Class 6:30-7 p.m., dance 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $5.

ZUMBA, YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES, 843-273-0021 or www.EdisonsSmartFitness.com. Times and days vary, Edison’s Smart Fitness, Coastal North Town Center, 1424 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. Call for details.

LEARN BALLROOM DANCE, 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. Mondays beginners, 8 p.m. Mondays intermediate. First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $5 per student.

LINE DANCE CLASS, 570-881-0244. 4:30 p.m. for beginners and 5:30 p.m. intermediate, every Wednesday, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Each class is $2 per person.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES, 843-918-2280. Times and days vary. Pepper Geddings Recreation Center. The center is open 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday; and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES, 843-918-1465. Times and days vary. Mary C. Canty Recreation Center (formerly Canal Street Recreation Center) 901 Canal St., Myrtle Beach.

DATE NIGHT DANCING, with Carolina Dance Partners. 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. every Wednesday, the Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach. $5 ballroom dance lessons.

SHAG DANCE LESSONS, 910-201-9993 or jsh66@earthlink.net. 6-7 p.m. beginners, 7-8 p.m. intermediate, Tuesdays through Nov. 3, South Brunswick Island Center, 9400 Ocean Highway, Carolina Shores, N.C. $60 per person. Call or email to pre-register.

NIA, a non-impact aerobic dance, 843-839-9636 or yogaincommon.com. 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St., Market Common, Myrtle Beach. $15 per class or $68 for an unlimited one month pass.

BEGINNER’S PICKLEBALL, 843-918-2287. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center.

HIPTASTIC FITNESS CLASS, 910-253-2670. 9-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 5-Dec. 9, Leland Fifth District Building, 1490 Village Road NE, Leland N.C. $8 drop-in per class.

TAI CHI MIND/BODY EXERCISE CLASS, 843-918-1281 or warrington@chapinlibrary.org. 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; and Dec. 3, Chapin Memorial Library. Free course. Limited to Adults, ages 18 and up.

BUCKSPORT LIBRARY, 843-397-1950. 7656 U.S. 701, Conway.

▪ Preschool children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m. every Thursday.

Adult book club, 10:30 a.m. one Saturday per month, call for date.

CAROLINA FOREST LIBRARY, 843-915-5282. 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Free and open to the public.

▪ Preschoolers story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays

▪ Story time, 10:30 a .m. Mondays, for babies and toddlers

CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 843-918-1293. 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

▪ Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17, for ages 3-5 years old.

▪ Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m.-noon, every Thursday. Call 843-918-1275 to register.

▪ ”Escape Reality” films, 1:30 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 30

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 15, for ages 4-18 months

▪ Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16

▪ School age story time, 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16, for kindergarteners and older children

CONWAY LIBRARY, 843-915-7323. 801 Main St.

▪ Bouncing babies, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays

▪ Tumbling toddlers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays

▪ Playful preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

HICKMANS CROSSROADS LIBRARY, 910-575-0173. 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C. Free and open to the public.

▪ Children’s story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, for children through age 5.

LITTLE RIVER LIBRARY, 843-399-5541. 107 Highway 57 N., Little River.

▪ Story time, 9:45 a.m. every Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. every Thursday

LORIS LIBRARY, 843-756-8101. 4316 Main St., Loris.

▪ Story time, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays, all ages welcome.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIBRARY, 843-915-7451. 910 First Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach.

▪ Preschoolers story time summer reading series, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, for children 3 to 5.

▪ Family fall fest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3

▪ Movie Monday, 4 p.m. Mondays, all ages welcome.

▪ Lego club, 4 p.m. Oct. 6, for children ages 5 and up

▪ Wiggle Worms Baby and Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children ages 3 months to 3 years.

▪ Home school lunch bunch, noon, Oct. 7

SOCASTEE LIBRARY, 843-215-4700 or socasteelibrary@horrycounty.org. 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

▪ “Forever Young” young adult book club, 5 p.m. first Monday of every month, for ages 15 to 20 years.

▪ Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, for ages 3 to 5.

▪ Bright beginners, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, for ages birth to 2.

SURFSIDE BEACH LIBRARY, 410 Surfside Drive, 843-205-5280.

▪ Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Oct. 29

▪ First Friday mysteries, 10 a.m., with M.C. Beaton

▪ Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Mondays through Oct. 26

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 28

▪ Ipad training session, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 8

COFFEE WITH FRIENDS, 843-915-5281.10 a.m. Oct. 1, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Guest speaker Kelly Owen, author of The College Chronicles: Freshmen’s Milestones. Free and open to the public.

VETERANS AWARENESS SERIES, 843-918-1295. 1- 3 p.m Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, second floor conference room, Chapin Memorial Library. Topics include counseling, re-entry, housing, mental health, education, compensation and employment. Reservations appreciated, not required.

CRIMINAL RECORDS: OVERCOMING BARRIERS & ACHIEVING EMPLOYMENT, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 6- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Chapin Memorial Library. Free legal clinic. Reservations appreciated, not required.

FINANCIAL LITERACY 4-SESSION SERIES, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7, 19, 28 and Nov. 9, Chapin Memorial Library. Introduction to Financial Terms - Expand your knowledge of personal finance, Oct. 7; Managing Debt - Where Do I Start? Where Do I Go for Help?, Oct. 19; Using Credit - How Can I Get Credit?, Oct. 28; and Making a Budget - Part I: How do I Make a Budget? Part II: How do I Use a Budget?; Nov. 9. Call at least one week in advance to reserve your place.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

▪ 843-347-0043. 6 p.m. Thursdays, Holy Lamb Lutheran Church, 2541 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach.

▪ 843-424-9573. 7 a.m. Fridays, disciple house, Church of the Resurrection, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach.

▪ 843-997-9641. 6 p.m. Mondays, Low Country Community Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet.

▪ 843-957-0429. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Windjammer Village Clubhouse, U.S. 17 Business, Garden City Beach.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 843-235-6400. 7 p.m. Mondays, Grace Church Waccamaw in Litchfield Beach. Worldwide, 12-step program and support group for those suffering from any hurt, hangup or habit.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS AND GAM-ANON, 888-846-4427. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, 843-907-2217 or 843-833-9588. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3116 Shetland Lane, Unit 34, Myrtle Beach.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 843-222-3416. Meetings throughout the Grand Strand. Call for information.

CONWAY AL-ANON, 843-465-7416 or db0385@sccoast.net. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Serenity Hall, 2112 Oak St., Conway.

DIVORCECARE GROUP FOR ADULTS, 843-448-4496. 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Dec. 8, conference room, Grissom campus, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Call to pre-register.

American Legion Post 186 | 4285 Pine Drive, Little River, 843-249-6643 or www.alp186.org.

Disabled American Veterans | 2987 Church St., Myrtle Beach, 843-448-6483 or www.dav.org.

American Legion Post 178 | 3950 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-8784 or www.sclegionpost178.com.

VFW Post 7288 | 900 Carter Drive, Calabash, N.C. 910-579-3577.

VFW Post 10420 | 4359 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-6900.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA GRAND STRAND CHAPTER, www.grandstrandmoaa.com or gyoungman@sc.rr.com. Meetings every first Tuesday at 6 p.m.

SUNDAY BREAKFAST WITH VETERANS, 910-579-3577. 8-11 a.m. the first Sunday of each month, VFW Post 7288, 900 Carter St., Calabash, N.C. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, country fries, grits, toast, orange juice, coffee and tea with waitress table service. $6 per person.

“DINING FOR A CAUSE, ” 843-235-3021. 4 p.m. Oct. 8, Hanser House, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. A portion of their day’s proceeds to further the work of Miss Ruby’s Kids. Reservations are suggested.

COMFORT WITH SONG, by Long Bay Threshold Choir, 843-254-7407 or http://thresholdchoir.org/LongBay. Info/demo meetings, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Surfside United Methodist Church, fellowship hall, 800 13th Ave. N., Surfside Beach and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Briarcliffe West clubhouse, 10301 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Members sing soft, spiritual songs in small groups at the bedside of people who are suffering or healing, and for people who are dying. Service is free.

THE SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 8, the fellowship hall, the Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Rourk Drive, Shallotte, NC.

GAITHER FEST MUSIC SPECTACULAR, 800-406-4224 or www.gaither.com.. 7 p.m. Oct. 9; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 10, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Call to purchase tickets.

BEACH BAND BLAST MARCHING BAND COMPETITION, 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Socastee High School Football Field. The competition will feature bands from across the state and NC. Tickets are $8 and will be available at the gate.

THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION HOSTS ‘OUT OF THE DARKNESS’ COMMUNITY WALK, 336-707-0022 or www.outofthedarkness.org. 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. walk begins, Oct. 10, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach.

THE LITTLE RIVER SHRIMPFEST, www.littlerivershrimpfest.org. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 10 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, the Little River historic waterfront.

THE SYMPHONY GOES VOGUE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, 843-448-8379 or 843-503-2794. 11 a.m. doors open, noon lunch served, Oct. 10, Surf Golf and Beach Club, 1701 Springland Lane, North Myrtle Beach. Proceeds benefit Long Bay Symphony Orchestra.

USA DANCES, 570-881-0244. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music until 10 p.m. Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Bring a dish to share for the community table; beverages provided. Members $7, nonmembers $9.

TENNIS PLAY DAY for ages 6 to 12, 336-409-6301. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11, town tennis courts, 4602 SE 46th St., Oak Island, N.C. No fee to enter; registration is required and will start at 3 p.m. No tennis racket? one will be provided. Pizza at the end of the play day.

ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND BAKE SALE. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Jensen’s Retirement Community, Magnolia clubhouse on Moonshadow Lane, Garden City Beach, enter from either U.S. 17 Business 17 or U.S. 17 Bypass, follow signs. Dozens of tables containing hand made crafts and gifts, silent auction and bake sale, plus a hot dog stand. Ample parking and free admission.

IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY, 843-655-7881. Oct. 16, Bikini Beach Cat Rescue is offering special pricing, $35 spays and $25 neuters. The surgeries are done by experienced local veterinarians; other vaccinations or medications are available at a reduced rate. Call for an appointment.

WACCAMAW HEART WALK, 843-282-2903 or Michelle.Bessett@heart.org. Activities will kick off at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, Broadway at the Beach in Celebrity Square. The annual event is a non-competitive, three-mile walk in which teams are created by employees from local companies. Visit www.waccamawheartwalk.org

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, 843-235-5555 or 843-365-8617. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Oct. 31, Burning Ridge Golf club. $70 per person or $280 per foursome. Putting contest, breakfast and lunch provided. Proceeds benefit local charities through the Knights of Columbus Council 7531.

JACK & ROSALIE DANCES, 570-881-0244 or rosalie182@att.net. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music for dancing until 10 p.m. Oct. 31; Nov. 7; and Dec. 5. Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. $7 admission includes food items, desserts and beverages.

This story was originally published September 30, 2015 at 10:53 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."