Veterans Day events and services in the Myrtle Beach area
Salute our veterans
Horry County
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
When | 4 p.m. SundayNov. 10 (assemble at 3:45 p.m.)
Where | Aynor United Methodist Church, 1007 Elm St.
Also | Anyone with a mobility issue is asked to go directly to sanctuary, and anybody who needs help, such as for getting out of a vehicle, is asked to leave a message ahead of time at 358-6537.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
By | Grand Strand Patriotic Alliance and city of Myrtle Beach
When | 11 a.m. MondayNov. 11
Where | Myrtle Beach Convention Center plaza, on Oak Street, neat 21st Avenue North
Includes | Concert by Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach at 10:30 a.m.
VETERANS DAY SERVICE
By | North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804, American Legion Post 186, the Ladies Auxiliary in Myrtle Beach, the Knights of Columbus from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and the Grand Strand Gold Star Mothers
When | 11 a.m. MondayNov. 11
Where | North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, at U.S. 17, S.C. 9, S.C. 90 and Nixon Crossroads
With | Music by the Myrtle Beach Regional Pipe Band, at 10:30 a.m.
Information | 249-2932
VETERANS DAY SERVICE
By | Town of Surfside Beach
When | 2 p.m. MondayNov. 11
Where | Veterans Memorial park, at Surfside and Willow drives, by front of Horry County Memorial Library Surfside Beach branch
Information | 650-9548 or www.surfsidebeach.org
NINTH ANNUAL ‘SALUTE TO AMERICAN VETERANS’
When | 7:30 p.m. MondayNov. 11
Where | Coastal Carolina University’s Wheelwright Auditorium, off U.S. 501 in Conway
Includes | Patriotic music, a color guard, recognition of veterans from all service branches, and premiere of historical documentary, “Lions in Blue & Gray,” commemorating 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a dual biography of Union Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain and Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson, produced by Rod Gragg
How much | Free with ticket from box office, open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays
Information | 349-2787 or www.coastal.edu/culturalarts
ADDED: VETERANS APPRECIATION RECEPTION
When | 3 p.m. WednesdayNov. 13
Where | Horry County Memorial Library’s Carolina Forest branch, 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., east of U.S. 501
Reservations | 915-5282
More Information | www.hcml.org
MONTHLY MEETING
For | Veterans of the Merchant Marines and all other services
When | FridayNov. 15 – lunch and fellowship at noon, meeting at 1 p.m.
Where | Veterans Cafe, in Northgate Plaza, on S.C. 707 in Myrtle Beach, at southwest corner at U.S. Bypass, near Dollar General
Guest speaker | The Rev. John Voyce from Heartland Hospice
Information | 651-8046 or www.usmmsc.com
Georgetown County
VETERANS DAY SERVICE
When | 11 a.m. MondayNov. 11
Where | American Legion Post 178, 3950 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
Information | 651-8784
IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN MEMORIAL DEDICATION
Remembering | South Carolinians who gave their lives in global war against terror
When | noon MondayNov. 11
Where | Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10420, 4359 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet
Includes | Food and music after dedication ceremony
Information | 651-6900
VETERANS DAY PARADE
By | City of Georgetown
When | 4 p.m. MondayNov. 11
Where | Front Street across Georgetown, west from East Bay Park
Information | 546-3745 or paigebsawyer@gmail.com
Other special events
FREE MEALS FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
What | Dine-in only – gratuity not included
When | MondayNov. 11
Where |
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JUST SENT IN LATER FRIDAY: ‘GOSPEL BRUNCH’ DISCOUNT
What | 25 percent off for veterans and active military with ID
Where | “Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch,” at House of Blues, at Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach
When | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. SundayNov. 10
How much | Regular prices $29 ages 13 and older, for $14.50 ages 7-12, and free ages 6 and younger
Reservations | Recommended at 913-3746
Information | www.hob.com/myrtlebeach
FREE OIL CHANGES
What | Free basic oils change
For | Veterans and active-duty military and their immediate families
When | MondayNov. 11
Where | Meineke Car Care Center, 12270 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet
Appointments | 357-6833 or www.meineke.com/1921.aspx
COLLECTION FOR ‘HERO BOXES’
By | Grand Strand Blue Star Mothers
Seeking by FridayNov. 15 | Names of deployed troops to whom Christmas packages will be sent
Also | Drop off items for boxes at North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1100 Second Ave. S., and Carolina Travel, 10195 Beach Drive S.W., Suite 10, Calabash, N.C.
Wish list | Items such as medicated powder, body wash and lotions, dark and white socks, toothpaste, hair brushes/picks/combs, dominoes or dice games, playing cards, instant coffee/cocoa/marshmallows, canned chips/snacks, fruit cups/dried fruit, peanut butter crackers, and homemade cookies. (See full list at www.grandstrandbluestarmothers.com/hero-box.html.)
Information | 390-5639 or email grandstrandbsm@yahoo.com
‘HERO BOX’ ROUNDUP
By | Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina
When | Packing “Hero Boxes” Nov. 17 for relay abroad
Requesting | Names and addresses of deployed military personnel – send name, full mailing address and deployment dates to mmarken@coastal.edu
Information | 903-1012, www.bluestarmothersofcoastalcarolina.com or bsm.coastalsc@yahoo.com
‘MONARCH ROOF FOR TROOPS’
What | Contest for a free GAF brand name lifetime roofing system from Monarch Roofing
For | Active or retired military members in Horry, Georgetown, Florence, Williamsburg and Marion counties, who own their home and are current on mortgage payments
Entries | Submit nominations by March 27 for recipients by sharing a notable story from their time spent in service to the country, with any photos available, to www.monarchroofing.biz, email at info@monarchroofing.biz, or U.S. mail to Monarch Companies, 3931 Mega Drive, Suite 4, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Winner | Vote online for one of four finalists March 28-April 24, then winner will announced April 26
Details | 839-7663
This story was originally published November 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Veterans Day events and services in the Myrtle Beach area."