Horry County Parks and Rec offers Christmas events
Horry County Parks and Recreation Department offers holiday fun times during December. Alyssa Craft, parks and rec program coordinator at C.B. Berry Recreation Center, Vereen Memorial Gardens, Little River, says children can participate in a number of scheduled activities. The annual lighting of the 40-foot tree will take place in front of the Berry Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. The North Myrtle Beach High School band and the North Strand United Methodist Church chorus entertain people as they gather for the ceremony. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will follow on a first come-first served basis. Santa will be on hand for pictures and conversation with the children.
Those 5-12 years can have breakfast with Santa from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 12 at J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, NMB. Biscuits, sausage biscuits, orange juice and hot chocolate from Bojangles are on the menu. Craft has arranged Winter Wonderland games for the children. They will make a snowflake ornament and snowman stocking, fish for candy canes, shovel race and play marshmallow bingo and a memory game with Hersey Kisses. They can write a letter to Santa and put it in the mailbox provided. Registration is required by Dec. 5. Children leave with their crafts and a goody bag.
The family pet is invited to the Santa Stroll from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6. Pets receive a stocking they can fill with pet friendly goodies as they wander with Santa along the trails at Vereen Memorial Gardens. People learn about the flora and fauna on the 115 acres of forest and Intracoastal waterfront. Cost is $5 per pet. Register by Dec. 4 to be included. Vendors that provide services for pets will be on hand to answer questions and explain their amenities.
Parents can drop their children off in their pajamas for the Polar Express from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 18 at Berry Center. Snacks, a chocolate bar and pizza will be served, children play games, make crafts and watch the Polar Express movie. Registration is $10 per child by Dec. 11.
“I like to interact with the kids,” Craft says. “It’s fun to hear them talk to Santa and see how excited they get.”
What | Horry County Parks & Rec holiday activities
Where | C.B. Berry Community and Historical Center at Vereen Memorial Gardens, 2250 Highway 179, Little River
When | Various dates, see above
Cost | Various, see above
Contact | Alyssa Craft, 249-4157, for registration and questions
Details | Donations for Toys for Tots are accepted at the Berry Recreation Center, 2250 Highway 179, Little River, 9 a.m.- noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through Dec. 17.
Other events on the North Strand
GRISSETTOWN LONGWOOD FIRE & RESCUE CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW
What | All sizes of model trains, demonstrations, Santa, vendors, bake sale, prizes
Where | 758 Longwood Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
When | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13
Cost | Free; donations accepted
Contact | 910-287-3030, http://www.grissettownfire.com
Details | For the entire family. Train clubs will be there. Food and beverages sold at modest prices.
ARTSPACE 506 2nd ANNUAL SMALL WORKS
What | An exhibition of works of artists in the coastal Carolinas
Where | Artspace 506, 506 37th Ave. S, North Myrtle Beach
When | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed.-Sat. until Dec. 19
Cost | Free
Contact | 273-0399, info@artspace506.com, www.artspace506.com
Details | Show benefits artists and patrons. 100% of sales go to artists.
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
What | Holiday Extravaganza
Where |NMB Park and Sport Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River
When | 5:30-10:30 p.m. through Dec. 31, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Closed Dec. 1-2-7-8-9-14-15-16
Cost | Free entry into park. Standard wristbands and All-inclusive wristbands available. See Website for prices. Discount for NMB residents.
Contact | 281-3803, www.nmbwonderland.com
Details | Various attractions including hayride lights extravaganza, Under the sea puppet show, 3D walk to the North Pole, Cirque-Du-Elfe, Rudolph’s buddies petting zoo. See complete schedule at Website.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
What | Children make ornaments, holiday cards
Where | Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
When | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 24
Cost | Adults, $9, 62+, $8, 3-12, $7. Free 2 and under
Contact | 910-579-1016, susan@museumplanetarium.org, www.MuseumPlanetarium.org
Details | Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop will be open
ADULT COLORING SESSION
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 10 a.m. every Tuesday
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-575-0173, email: Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov
Details | Library supplies coloring sheets and colors, but people can bring their own
CAREGIVER & COFFEE CLINIC
What | Support group and conversations
Where | SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, N.C.
When | Third Monday of month
Cost | Free
Contact | Haylie Long, 910-515-5038, email: Haylie.long@lcfh.org
Details | Offers caregivers encouragement and support; those attending share experiences
COASTAL SHAG CLUB DANCE
What | Frosty Fun Shag Dance
Where | Shallotte Moose Lodge, 253 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, N.C.
When | 6:30-10 p.m. Dec. 19
Cost | $5 for members of any shag club, $8, guests. If you mention BOGO (buy one/get one), one gets in free
Contact | boyd_pat@yahoo.com, www.Coastalshagclub.org
Details | Club meetings are 1st Thursday of the month at 6 p.m., Shallotte Moose Lodge. Dances are 3rd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY DOME SHOW
What | Let it Snow – A Holiday Music Journey
Where | Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St. (off Sunset Blvd.), Sunset Beach, N.C.
When | 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri. Sat. through December. Also Dec. 28-30. Last show Jan. 2.
Cost | per show, 13+, $9; 62+, $8; 3-12, $7
Contact | 910-575-0033, www.MuseumPlanetarium.org
Details | Holiday classics by Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Burl Iven, Harry Connick, Jr., Brenda Lee and others. Multi-media finale by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS
What | The public is invited to attend the group with Karol Asbjornson as facilitator
Where | Seaside United Methodist Church, 1300 Seaside Road, Sunset Beach, N.C.
When | 1:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday of each month
Cost | Free, no reservations required
Contact | Karol, 910-575-2452
This story was originally published November 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM with the headline "Horry County Parks and Rec offers Christmas events."