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

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.

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

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

SENIOR BINGO, 918-1465. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through April 28, Canal Street Recreation Center, 971 Canal St., Myrtle Beach. Bring a dollar gift for the prize table.

SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL, lcherbsociety.info. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 10-11, Inlet Culinary Garden, 5071 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Murrells Inlet. Members of the Low Country Herb Society and the Inlet Culinary Garden staff will be on hand to answer questions about spring planting and herb gardening. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Low Country Herb Society’s Scholarship/Grant fund.

BIG PAWS CANINE FOUNDATION CHILI COOK-OFF, to support our disabled veterans, 399-2939 or 844-244-7297 ext.701 or www.BigPawsCanine.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11, 1379 Horry Road, Aynor. Free to register to enter your chili, $5 to taste and vote. Vendor booths for $25. Big Paws Canine Foundation is a nonprofit providing service dogs to disabled veterans.

DOGGIE BONE HUNT. Registration at noon, hunt begins at 1 p.m. April 11, McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach. Donation is $10 per pet. The event will feature pet games and pet contests such as best kisser, best dressed and pet-owner look-a-like. The Animal Hospital of North Myrtle Beach will be on site offering $10 rabies vaccines.

40th ANNUAL FISH FRY hosted by Boy Scout Troop 850, 446-9351. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 11, St. Philip Lutheran Church, 6200 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $7. The meal includes flounder, hush puppies, fries and slaw. Drinks and baked goods are also for sale. Drive-through service is available. There is an indoor seating area. The proceeds help fund Scout trips, advancements and other costs associated in running the troop.

TEAM FIRST BOOK’S SPRING AUTHOR LUNCHEON with featured speaker Cassandra King, 349-2728 or mmcilrea@coastal.edu; 222-6002 or marshatennant@yahoo.com., 349-2087 or mprufer@coastal.edu; 333-4056 or mwillis@coastal.edu. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 11, Inlet Affairs, 4024 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. Tickets are $30. All proceeds from the luncheon will assist Team First Book.

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF COASTAL CAROLINA SPONSORS FUNDRAISER, 424-1680 or Jane.B.Gale@gmail.com. 8-10 a.m. April 11, Fatz Cafe, 2494 Church St., Conway. All net proceeds to benefit the 2015 Wreaths Across America campaign. Tickets are $7 each (children under 3 eat for free) and breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit cup and coffee or tea.

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

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

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

KNITTING CIRCLE, 915-5280. 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach. 915-5280.

STITCHIN’ SISTERS, 347-4972. 10 a.m. third Thursdays, fellowship hall, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2105 U.S. 501 E., Conway.

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

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

WOOD CARVERS WELCOME, 427-4218. 9 a.m.-noon every Thursday, Hobby Lobby, U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. No experience necessary. No charge.

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

STRANDED SMOCKERS AND STITCHERS, 238-5146. 9-11 a.m. third Saturdays, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. Smocking, heirloom sewing and all types of machine and hand embroidery. New members welcome.

CHICORA STITCHERS, 222-7393 or 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, 215-4700. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

RUMMIKUB/BOARD GAMES, 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, 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, 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, 903-3238. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, A.C. Moore, 1120 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach.

WACCAMAW WOOLIES RUG-HOOKING GROUP, 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.

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

SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 919-426-7779 or www.swbnc.org. 10 a.m. noon April 9, fellowship hall, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C. Featured speaker will be Howie Franklin, director, Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island, N.C. $10 per person to join.

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

DISABLED VETERANS CONWAY CHAPTER 57, 234-0807. 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Conway Senior Center, 1519 Mill Pond Road, Conway.

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.

IMPRESSIVE STRAND PORCELAIN ART CLUB, 237-3315. 10 a.m. second Friday of each month, the meeting room at Inlet Square mall. The free meeting is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to attend and learn how to paint on porcelain. Classes are available.

PALMETTO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, 877-2709 or myrtlebeachafricanviolets@embarqmial.com. Noon-2 p.m. second Saturday, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14^th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, 267-8157 or genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. April 11, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. The program this month will be presented by Claire Fleming on the topic of “Wow Websites,” free websites to expand your searches. The meeting is free to all members and visitors.

GEORGETOWN AREA DAYLILY CLUB, heidi@brownsferrygardens.com. 2:30 p.m. April 12, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 N. Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. Guest speaker will be Gary Forrester, Clemson Senior Extension Agent.

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

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

SOUTH STRAND GARDEN CLUB, 650-7615. 1 p.m. April 13, Surfside United Methodist Church, U.S. 17 Business and 13th Avenue North. Guests are welcome.

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

LE LECHE LEAGUE OF THE PEE DEE, 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, 957-1727. 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Conway Library, 801 Main St.

BUSINESS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL/BNI COASTLINE CHAPTER, 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, 545-3388. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St., Georgetown.

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

MYRTLE BEACH CIVITAN CLUB, 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. Oct. 9 and 23, BEMC meeting room, U.S. 17, Supply, N.C.

COASTAL CAROLINA CAMERA CLUB, 910-287-6311 or www.coastalcarolinacameraclub.org. 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main St., Shallotte, N.C. The program will be on night photography. Guests are welcome.

COASTAL SKI AND OUTING CLUB, 455-0606 or 294-1002. 6 p.m. April 14, Logan’s Restaurant, Myrtle Beach. Refreshments will be served. All interested in membership are welcome to attend and to learn more about our group.

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

$URFSIDE $EANOTES INVESTMENT CLUB, 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, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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

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

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

SURFSIDE AREA ROTARY, 293-4100. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Prestwick Country Club, 1001 Links Road, just off S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach. Visitors welcome.

LADIES OF FAITH IS AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL GROUP, 251-1886. 10 a.m.-noon third Wednesday, at the home of a member. Call for location and details. Join us for a morning of devotions, Christian camaraderie and friendship. Brunch is available. No fee or membership. Formerly, the North Myrtle Beach Christian Women’s Club.

GRAND STRAND STRUTTERS-SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 497-0470. 6-7:30 p.m. lessons and 7:30-9 p.m. square dancing, every Thursday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $5 per person.

LINE DANCING, 399-8118 or www.CountryLineDancing.com. 7-10 p.m. every Thursday, Anaerobic Studio, Myrtle Beach Mall near Bass Pro Shops, 10177 N. Kings Highway. $6 for 3 hours.

LEARN TO DANCE LIKE CINDERELLA, by Carolina Dance Partners, 798-2639. 7 p.m. Fridays, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Open to all ages, admission is $5.

LATIN DANCE CLASSES, 236-0009. 7-8 p.m. Mondays, X Gym Sports mall, 568 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Free to members, $10 nonmembers. Private lessons available.

SAND DOLLARS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 333-8878. Class 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

LINE DANCING WITH ABBY, 450-4299. 2-4 p.m. Mondays, The Marlin, 614 Atlantic Ave., Murrells Inlet, $3. Beginners 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday and Wednesday, South Strand Recreation Center, 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach. High beginners, 9-10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. $20 per month or $5 per class.

LINE DANCING with Jackie Hoagland, 421-5770 or jackieandwalt@hotmail.com. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. High beginner/improver/low intermediate/intermediate. $3. Surfside Civic Center, 829 N. Pine Drive, Surfside Beach.

KUNG FU, TAI CHI AND QIGONG, 294-5486. Kung Fu, Monday, Wednesday 7-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 8:30-10 p.m.; children’s age 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, 651-4603. Easy intermediate on Mondays and beginners on Thursdays, Surfside Beach Civic Center. Call Judy for details.

BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE CLASSES, 800-299-9050. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Salsa Reueda, 8 p.m. West Coast Swing, 6 p.m. Latin/Tango, 7 p.m. Ballroom, Thursdays, By the Sea, 1145 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $10 per class.

WEST COAST SWING, learn with Davis Canady, 703-795-0650. 8 p.m. Tuesdays, By the Sea Dance Studio, 1145 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $10 per class.

ZUMBA GOLD, 651-4603. 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Surfside Beach Civic Center. Call Judy for details.

SENIOR SINGLES BALLROOM DANCING, 798-2639. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $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 915-7884; South Strand 915-7882; Grand Strand 915-5332.

USA DANCES, 570-881-0244. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music until 10 p.m. April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, 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.

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

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

American Legion Post 178 | 3950 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, 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, 651-6900. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Public invited.

VFW Post 10804 | 111 Highway 57 N., Little River, events@vfwpost10804.org.

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.

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

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

▪ Boys reading club, 4-5 p.m. second Thursday, for ages 7-12.

▪ After-school movie, 4-5 p.m. third Thursday, for all ages.

▪ Board games, 4-5 p.m. fourth Thursday, for all ages.

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

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

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

▪ Play Hooray story time for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m. Mondays.

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

▪ Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays through May 22, for ages 3-5 years old.

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 19, for ages 4 to 18 months.

▪ Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 20, for toddlers and young listeners.

▪ Home-school story time, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 20, for kindergarteners and older.

CONWAY LIBRARY, 915-7323. 801 Main St.

▪ Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays through May 22, for ages 3-5 years old.

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

▪ Other book club, 6 p.m. every third Thursday.

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 19, for ages 4-18 months.

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

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

▪ Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 20, for toddlers and young listeners.

▪ Home-school story time, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 20, for kindergarteners and older.

▪ Teens of Conway, 4-5:30 p.m. every school day.

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, 399-5541. 107 Highway 57 N., Little River.

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

▪ Book sale, 9 a.m.-noon every second and fourth Friday.

▪ National Library week, April 12-18, daily events. 915-5284

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

▪ Story time, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, all ages welcome.

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

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

▪ Winter movie matinee, 4 p.m. every Monday, all ages welcome.

▪ Tiny tots story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children ages 3 months to 3 years.

SOCASTEE LIBRARY, 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. every Wednesday, for ages birth to 2.

▪ Book-n-Cook, 4 p.m. second Wednesday of every month, for ages 3-10 years.

▪ Free income tax preparation, sponsored by AARP, 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through April 15.

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

▪ Book-a-Librarian, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call to schedule an appointment.

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

▪ Book and Cook, 4 p.m. third Thursday of each month.

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

▪ Starlight story time, 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday, wear your pajamas.

▪ Home-school learning club, 2:30 p.m. third Tuesday.

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

MEET AND GREET FOR CHRISTIAN POETS, 732-703-8161. 12:30-1:45 p.m. April 11, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Open to everyone. Bring your poetry; open mic, refreshments.

CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, 918-1275 or www.chapinlibrary.org. Various times, April 12-18, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Library hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Offering seminars, craft programs, scrabble tournaments and more.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

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

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

▪ 997-9641. 10 a.m. Fridays, Low Country Community Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet.

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

MYRTLE BEACH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP, 504-8063 or 997-9119. 1-3 p.m. second Saturday, AA Health, 4620 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 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.

GRIEF SUPPORT MEETINGS, 839-9933. 1:30-2:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, HealthFinders at Coastal Grand mall, Myrtle Beach.

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

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

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

BIKINI BEACH CAT RESCUE SPONSORS LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTERS FOR CATS AND KITTENS, 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.

CONTINUING EDUCATION, ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 910-755-7378, offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment and academic achievement geared toward adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement and social interaction. Many small-business courses are free due to funding from a Small Business Center grant. For a full schedule of classes, including online courses, go to www.brunswickcc.edu. Call to register.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS, www.scdhecloures. Fees vary by clinic location, not to exceed $10 per pet. Dogs must be on leash, cats must be in a box or carrier. Schedule listed below.

▪ Noon-1 p.m. April 11, Animal Hospital, 2501 U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach

▪ Noon-2 p.m. April 11, Animal Hospital, 93 Oak Drive, McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach

▪ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 11, Ark Animal hospital, 1011 Sixth Ave. N. ext., Surfside Beach

▪ 9 a.m.-noon, April 11, Blue Ribbon Equine Services, 5582 S.C. 9, Green Sea

▪ 9-11 a.m. April 11, Carolina Forest Veterinary Hospital, 209 Ronnie Court, Myrtle Beach

▪ 12:30 - 2 p.m. April 11, Veterinary Clinic, 708 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

▪ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14, Horry County Animal Care Center, 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway

▪ Noon-3 p.m. April 15, Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center, 1214 Pine St., Conway

▪ 10 a.m.-noon April 15, 22, 29, Meadowlawn Animal Services #1, 715 U.S. 701 S., Loris

▪ 10 a.m.-noon April 15, 22, 29, Meadowlawn Animal Services #2, 2350 U.S. 501 E., Conway

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH, 839-5400. Meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m. April 13-May 11, Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach. $60 per person.

FREE LEGAL CLINICS, 918-1293. 6:30 p.m. Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. April 14, Landlord/Tenant Law Issues; May 12, Real Estate Issues and Foreclosures.

ADULT AND SENIOR MOVIE, 918-2380. 3 p.m. every Friday through April 24, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Free movie, soft drinks and popcorn are available for $1 each.

FRIDAY FILMS, 918-1281. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays through April 24, first-floor meeting room, Chapin Memorial Library. You must be 18 years of age or older, and have a ticket (free) to enter. Popcorn will be served, and you may bring your own beverage (non-alcoholic).

SPRING EVENT DAY, 365-3596 or hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11, L. W. Paul Living History Farm, 2279 Harris Shortcut Road, U.S. 701 North, Conway. Events planned for the day are setting tobacco plants, planting a spring garden, wood working, making lye soap, washing cloths, grinding grits and meal, sawing tobacco-curing wood, blacksmith, shelling corn, quilting, cooking on a wood stove, butter making and children’s games will be on hand.

WACCAMAW ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11-12, Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach and April 18-19, Valor Park, 1120 Farrow Parkway, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Typical art will include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.

“BACK HOME AGAIN,” a tribute to John Denver, 448-8379 or www.LongBaySymphony.com. 7 p.m. April 11 at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center and Sunday, 4 p.m. April 12 at Winyah Auditorium in Georgetown. Purchase tickets by calling, online or visit the Box Office, 1107 48th Ave. N., Suite 310-E, Myrtle Beach. Tickets from $35 to $50. Groups of 10 or more receive 20 percent off.

“FOOTLOOSE” the musical, 650-5600. 7 p.m. April 15-18 and 2:30 p.m. April 18, St. James High School, 10800 S.C. 707, Murrells Inlet. Tickets available 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 8-15, from the ticket booth at the entrance to St. James High School and at the door for $10 each.

PURSES WITH PURPOSE EVENT, 280-8491. 6 p.m. April 16, Marina Inn Grande Dunes. Hosted by the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club. Celebrity purses and designer handbags will be showcased, music and entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres and more. Proceeds benefit local charities. $50 per person; purchase by calling or at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce.

“PUSHING PASS THE MASK” women’s conference, 546-0791, 240-1349 or 359-0883. 7 p.m. April 17 and noon April 18, Greater Bible Way Church, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown.

THIRD ANNUAL BED RACE. 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. April 18, Coastal Carolina University track, (across from Brittain Hall building) 125 Chanticleer Drive W., Conway.

“EASTER PARADE” themed dance, 903-3765. 7-10 p.m. April 21, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Music provided by Ed Brown. Beverages and set-ups are provided, and tables of eight may be reserved. Tickets are $7 each.

SKETCH-A-PET ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION, 839-5400. Class meets 6-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, April 20-29, Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Learn to create realistic pencil and charcoal drawings of your favorite animals. Tuition fee: $59 plus supplies. Call to register.

“HOW KNITTING LED TO WRITING; HOW WRITING LED TO NEW KNIT TECHNIQUE AND HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR OWN CREATIONS,” 915-5281. 3 p.m. April 21, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Presentation by Mayan and Richard Ward.

REEL LADIES DINNER AND MOVIE GROUP, kltreiber316@gmail.com. Meets on the third Tuesday of the month for dinner and a movie - 100 ladies from all over Horry and Georgetown counties come together for an afternoon of fun and sharing. Email for more information.

LEARN TO USE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA, 839-5400. 6:30-8 p.m. April 21 and 23, Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Bring your camera to class and learn basic digital photography theory and how to set the controls on your camera so that you can intelligently use the camera under most lighting conditions. Tuition fee: $20. Call to register.

CLAIRE CHAPIN EPPS FAMILY YMCA TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, 449-9622. 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., April 22, Carrabba’s, 6803 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Pick up meals are available at noon. Delivery by the YMCA will be available for orders of 10 or more. Tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds go to the YMCA scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to families wanting to participate in youth and fitness programs. Purchase tickets by calling, or visit YMCA office.

NATIONAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 365- 2154 or www.htcinc.net. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22, HTC store, U.S. 501 across from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Drop off old telephone directories and cell phones, e-waste, any kind of electronic devices for recycling, sign up for paperless billing, free onsite shredding, live band, refreshments and more.

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. April 25; May 23; June 19, 26; July 10, 25; Aug. 14, 22; Sept. 26; Oct. 31; Nov. 7; and Dec. 5. Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. $7 admission includes food items, desserts and beverages.

GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER, 436-7199 or www.missrubyskids.net. April 26, Kimbels, Wachesaw Plantation Club, Murrells Inlet. Hors d’ oeuvres, beer and wine, DJ and more. $100 ticket. Valet parking provided. Call to purchase ticket. Proceeds to benefit Miss Ruby’s Kids.

This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."