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

TASTE OF THE TOWN, presented by St. Andrew Catholic School, 843-455-2612 or bbrumfield@sc.rr.com. 4-10 p.m. Nov. 5, 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.

ORGANIC LEARNING GARDEN DEDICATION EVENT. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5, Waccamaw Library, U.S. 17, Pawleys Island. Guest speaker will be Dwight McInvaill,(Director, Georgetown County Library System), and a tour of the four herb gardens.

GRAND STRAND WESTIE CLUB WALK, 843-650-1979. 9 a.m. Nov. 7, Valor Park in Market Common. Join us with your Westies or just show up to look at our Westies. Call for information.

FALL FESTIVAL. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, Calvary Christian School, 4511 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach. Food, games, auction, bake sale, rides and a whole lot of fun.

ANNUAL SNOWBALL DROP AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 843-248-6260 or hillaryhoward@conwayalive.com. 10 a.m. Nov. 7, for snowball drop and 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8, for holiday open house, downtown Conway. Snowball Drop will be held on Laurel Street between Third and Fourth Avenues; after catching the snowballs, participants can visit the various shops to claim their coupon, special offer or gifts.

ANNUAL NMB CITYWIDE CLEANUP DAY, 843-280-5673 or dgbarnhill@nmb.us. 9 a.m. - noon Nov. 7, the North Myrtle Beach Sanitation Transfer Station. Residents are encouraged to participate in the annual citywide home cleanup day. Call or email to volunteer as a cleanup day helper or to acquire more information.

DOCUMENT SHREDDING. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 7, North Myrtle Beach Sanitation Department Transfer Station, Second Avenue South. Shred Alert will provide free document shredding for North Myrtle Beach residents only at the city wide cleanup. Limit 3 bags or boxes of documents - paper only.

VILLAGE AT CALABASH CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW, 910-579-7262. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, the Clubhouse off Thomasboro Road between U.S. 17 and downtown Calabash, N.C. Items for sale include hand-crafted jewelry, place-mats, runners, American Girl doll clothes, hand woven scarves, soaps, wreaths, quilted, knitted, and crocheted items, paintings, chocolates, jams, breads, cookies, and more.

ART IN THE PARK. 10a.m.- 4p.m. Nov. 7 and 8, Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Nov. 14 and 15, Valor Park, 1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Featured art will include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.

BASIC COMPUTER CLASS, 843-839-5400. 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Nov. 9-23, Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St, Myrtle Beach. $65. Call to register.

VFW CALABASH POST #7288 HOLDS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 910-579-3577. 7:30 a.m. show time; 8:30 a.m. tee time, Nov. 9, Sea Trail Golf Links’ Jones Course. $150 per two-person team. Entry forms are available at the Calabash VFW, 900 Carter Drive. Deadline is Nov. 2.

MICROSOFT WORD BASICS, 843-839-5400. 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 9-Nov. 23, Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Learn to create all kinds of documents, tables, illustrations, newsletters, flyers, brochures, and more. $65 per person. Call 843-839-5400 to register.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, 864-250-0702 ext. 112 or bbrown@sc.wish.org. Make-A-Wish South Carolina is seeking volunteers to help make wishes come true for children across the state. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed.

GRAPEFULL SISTERS VINEYARD HOSTS ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS EVENT, 910-653-2944 or www.grapefullsistersvineyard.com. 1-5 p.m. Nov. 7. Call or visit website for directions.

HOLLY’S HOPE FUN RUN/WALK, 843-241-1688 843-742-8772 or 843-385-260. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 7, Lake Busbee, Conway. $35 for adults and $25 for children. Applications are being accepted through Oct. 30. All proceeds benefit families with loved ones suffering from leukemia.

“OUR KIDS, OUR PRIDE, OUR FUTURE” fall celebration and teen health campaign kickoff, hosted by Carolina Human Reinvestment and Life Changing Ministries, 843-458-9747/843-461-4305 or 803-316-2546. Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 7, the CHR center, 1011 Brick Chimney Road, Georgetown. Includes a DJ, food, guest speakers, fall-themed games and activities, prizes, and more.

“WHEEL OF FURTUNE ADOPTION EVENT“ through Nov. 7, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 409 Bay St. . The Humane Society is offering a chance to spin the “Wheel of FURtune” to reveal the adoption fee for their new best furry friend. The shelter is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday.

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, 843-235-3021 or 843-520-7714. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Hanser House Restaurant, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. $15 in advance/$20 day of event plus $5 festival admission (kids 10 and under enter free with an adult admission). Proceeds benefit Tidelands Community Hospice Foundation.

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.

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.

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.

BRUNSWICK QUILTERS, come and share your creativity, www.brunswickquilters.com. 10 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 M.H. Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C.

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.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 5, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., Florence (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue). New members and visitors are welcome. Members are reminded that the program will be a Christmas Bazaar.

GRAND STRAND TOASTMASTERS, 843-450-5973 or GrandStrandToastmasters.com. 7 p.m. meets the first, third and fifth Thursday of every month, First Presbyterian Church: 3801 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN A WESLEYAN/ARMENIAN BIBLE STUDY, 843-907-2163 or rawlinhb@sccoast.net. Meet on Thursday evening at the church building, 8124 Louisville Road, Aynor.

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.

MYRTLE BEACH KIWANIS, 843-450-8393. Noon, first and third Thursdays, Uncle John’s Restaurant, 402 24^th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $10 lunch/tip included.

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, 843-399-1608 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.

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.

THE CONWAY LIONS CLUB, 843-455-4467 or 843-347-4914. 1 p.m. meets on the first and third Fridays of each month, Ryan’s Restaurant, 2904 Church St., Conway.

LOW COUNTRY ASTD, 843-414-4815. 11:30-1:30 p.m. first Friday, HTC Town Centre, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach.

GE RETIREES, 843-280-6353 or 910-579-5838. Meet the first Friday of the month.

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.

ORDER OF THE AMARANTH, 843-361-9619. 7:30 p.m. second Monday, Socastee Masonic Lodge, Butler Road, Myrtle Beach

LE LECHE LEAGUE OF THE PEE DEE, 843-360-0101. second Monday monthly, in the Sunday School House of the Church of the Advent, 103 E. Mullins St., Marion. Mothers-to-be and new moms encouraged to attend and learn more.

RIVERTOWN TOASTERS-CONWAY, 843-957-1727. 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Conway Library, 801 Main St.

SOUTH STRAND GARDEN CLUB, 843-650-7615. 1 p.m. second Mondays, Surfside Methodist Church, U.S. 17 Business and 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach. Guests welcome.

MYRTLE BEACH CIVITAN CLUB, 843-448-2019. 1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, the Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach

BRUNSWICK COUNTY TOASTMASTERS, 910-540-1363 or www.toastmaster.org. 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, BEMC meeting room, U.S. 17, Supply, N.C.

COASTAL SKI AND OUTING CLUB, 843-446-2209. second Tuesday. Call for time and location.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, 843-449-6807, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach.

COASTAL CAROLINA CAMERA CLUB, 910-287-6311. 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main Street, Shallotte, N.C. Guests are always welcome. Visit the website at www.coastalcarolinacameraclub.org.

THE $URFSIDE $EANOTES INVESTMENT CLUB, 843-650-8662. 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Surfside Beach area. New members welcome.

PINK WARRIOR SISTERS, 910-575-2703. 2 p.m. second Tuesday, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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.

THE LOW COUNTRY HERB SOCIETY, lcherbsociety.info. 10 a.m. Nov. 10, Waccamaw Library, U.S. 17, Litchfield/Pawleys Island.

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

MYRTLE BEACH BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, 843-238-1893. 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Brother Shucker’s Fish House, 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd., 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.

EASTERN CAROLINA’S UAW RETIREE’S, 843-467-3231 or kensenter1714 @aol.com. 10 a.m. second Wednesday, VFW Post 10804, 111 Highway 57 North, Little River.

LAUREATE TAU CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 843-651-2258 or 843-997-3134. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays. Snowbirds and transferees welcome. Call for time and location.

BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 910-253-8853 or 910-540-0301. 10 a.m. Nov. 11, the Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St., Southport, NC The program will be presented by Bob Racine on Warrior Ride: Non-Traditional Veterans Day.

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.

SAND DOLLAR SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 843-333-8878. 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday, the Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Mainstream and Plus Tips, some rounds and lines. $5 per person.

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.

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.

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.

HIPTASTIC FITNESS CLASS, 910-253-2670. 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through 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 Nov. 5, 12, 19; and Dec. 3, Chapin Memorial Library. Free course. Limited to Adults, ages 18 and up.

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. Nov. 7; and Dec. 5. Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. $7 admission includes food items, desserts and beverages.

“PLANKSGIVING” (Personal Planks Competition), 843-918-2280. During the month of November, free planks program offered at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center. Registration is required.

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

▪ American Girl club, 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5

▪ Local authors expo and book signing, 2 p.m. Nov. 5

▪ Classic movies: Leading Men, 11 a.m. Nov. 6, 13, and 20

▪ Family movie matinees, 11 a.m. first and second Saturday

▪ Veterans appreciation reception, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9

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

▪ Coloring for adults, 6-7 p.m. Mondays

▪ Short Stories Novel Tea Monday, 3 p.m. Nov. 9

▪ Fiction writers’ club meeting, 11 a.m. Nov. 10

▪ Teen Nights, 4 p.m. Tuesdays

▪ Travelogues: America’s Railroads, 11 a.m. Nov. 10

▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

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 mind/body exercise class, 10 a.m.-noon, every Thursday through Nov. 19 and Dec. 3. Call 843-918-1275 to register.

▪ Escape into the Past: Genealogy 101 - Learn About Your Family Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 5. 843-918-1281, registration required.

▪ Friday films: Age of Adeline, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6

▪ Financial Literacy class, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. Nov. 9, guest speaker will be Randall Davis. Call or email to reserve your seat.

▪ 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

▪ AARP Smart Driver course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, $15 members/$20 non-members. 843-945-4455 to reserve your seat.

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.

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

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

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

▪ 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.

“AMERICA’S WHITE TABLE“ display is a tribute to our veterans, 843-918-1295 or email felton@chapinlibrary.org. Please pay tribute by visiting the library and learning more about the display. The display will be on the first-floor of the library through Nov. 30.

MEDICARE WORKSHOP FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS, 843-436-6252 or kives@wrcog.org. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5, 19 and Dec. 3, Socastee Library, 141 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach. Admission is free but due to limited space, registration is required.

“COFFEE WITH FRIENDS“ 843-915-5281. 10 a.m. Nov. 5, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave., S., North Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker will be Diane Chamberlain presenting her new book, Pretending to Dance. Program is free and open to the public. There will be light refreshments.

FINANCIAL LITERACY 4-SESSION SERIES, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Chapin Memorial Library. Making a Budget - Part I: How do I Make a Budget? Part II: How do I Use a Budget? Call at least one week in advance to reserve your place.

THE FRIENDS OF THE SURFSIDE BEACH LIBRARY MONTHLY BOOK SALE, 843-238-5869 or 843-205-5280. 3:30 p.m. friends members 4:30 p.m. public, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the library. Wonderful selection on books, puzzles, CDs and audio books - children and adult items, all at low prices.

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.

▪ 910-579-3575. 10 a.m. Mondays, Sharon United Methodist Church, Holden Beach Road, Supply N.C.

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

ADULT SURVIVOR’S SUPPORT GROUP, 843-448-3180. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1551 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

WACCAMAW REGIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 843-436-6144. 1-2 p.m. first Friday, Grand Strand Senior Center 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Third Tuesday, North Strand Senior Center 2309 Watertower Road, Longs and last Wednesday, Belin United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.

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.

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.

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.

AL-ANON, 843-450-5620. 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway.

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

BIKINI BEACH CAT RESCUE SPONSORS LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTERS FOR CATS AND KITTENS, 843-655-7881. $45, includes a basic examination and a one-year rabies vaccination for kittens 3 months and older. The Animal Hospital and Laser Center in Pawleys Island and The Cat’s Meow in Myrtle Beach. Call for appointment.

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.

“CELEBRATE A VETERAN“ Pig Roast, 843-450-6692 or dekallo77@hotmail.com. 1 p.m. Nov. 7, the American Tavern, 702 S.C. 544, Conway. $9 per plate. Includes pulled pork, sausage, ham, meatballs, hamburgers, hot dogs, music and raffles. Proceeds benefit Wreaths Across America and Savannah’s Playground.

VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION, kwcafeterias.com. 4 p.m. Nov. 11. K&W Cafeterias thanks current veterans and active duty military personnel by giving them their choice of a free entree. Military ID or proof of military service will be required. This offer will be extended to dine-in or take-out customers.

“VETERANS DAY SERVICE“ 11 a.m. Nov. 11, North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, 65 S.C. 90 E., Nixon’s Crossroads, Little River. Public is cordially invited to celebrate the service.

“SALUTE TO AMERICAN VETERANS” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Wheelwright Auditorium at Coastal Carolina University. The event is free to the public, and advance tickets, which are recommended, are available at the Wheelwright Auditorium box office, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

GRAND STRAND SHELL CLUB. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, the Tupelo Bay Golf Clubhouse. Guest speaker will be Nancy Crawford who will give of an update on the SCUTE program.

IPAD: BEYOND BEGINNER CLASS, 843-839-5400. 6-8 p.m. Nov 12, Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St, Myrtle Beach. $15 per person. Call to register.

THE SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS, 910-575-1109 or www.swbnc.org. 10 a.m.-noon Nov.12, the fellowship hall, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Rourk Drive, Shallotte, NC. Our featured speakers be Mr. Brian Flanagan and Mr. Audie Lowrimore of the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL).

USA DANCES, 570-881-0244. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music until 10 p.m. 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.

NORTH STRAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING, 843-399-7729 or 910-579-3987. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Nov. 14, Beechwood Golf Course, 1520 U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. $65 per person. Proceeds benefit the youth of the church.

WAL-MART FOOD DRIVE, 843-651-4310 or info@help4kidssc.org. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, S.C. 544, Surfside Beach and Neighborhood Market Store at Ocean Lakes. Last food drive of the year. Also, need volunteers. Proceeds benefit Help4Kids/Back Pack Buddies.

MISS RUBY’S KIDS ANNUAL KITCHEN TOUR, 843-436-7199. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Visit kitchens in exquisite, beautifully decorated homes: 3 homes in historic Georgetown, 4 homes in DeBordieu Colony,1 home in Prince George Oceanside and 1 home in Prince George Riverside. $30 in advance, $35 day of event. Arts/Crafts Fair held on this day at Georgetown Presbyterian Church from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the fair.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION. 10 a.m. Nov. 15, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker will be Congressman Tom Rice. Longtime veteran representative Wyndell Allen will be available to answer questions regarding veteran benefits and a local Horry County veterans representative to answer questions. Refreshments will be served.

VETERANS AWARENESS SERIES, 843-918-1295. 1- 3 p.m. 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.

This story was originally published November 4, 2015 at 10:28 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."