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.

“REDUCE, RE-HOME AND RE-LOVE ADOPTION EVENT,” 249-4948 or shelter@sccoast.net. Adoption promotion will run through April 25, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 409 Bay St. Adopters can receive an additional $5 off the adoption fees by donating any of the following items: aluminum cans, flea preventative for cats and dogs, medium and large disposable gloves and/or pet toys. Anyone interested in adopting can stop by the shelter; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

CANINE CARNIVAL AND RESCUE DAY, 357-4545. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25, A Dog’s Way Inn, 761 Pendergrass Ave., Murrells Inlet. No charge to attend. There will be raffles, pet supply vendors and refreshments available. The Pet Doctor will be administering a trio of vaccines of bordetella, distemper and rabies at a discounted price of $40. This event will also benefit Keep Out Pets Food Bank.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, 626-5831. 7 a.m.-noon, April 25, Myrtle Beach Intermediate School, Oak Street between 29th Avenue North and 39th Avenue North. Yard sale tables available for $20 per table. All proceeds from the yard sale tables will benefit the school.

GEORGETOWN ROTARY SHAG FESTIVAL, 458-5638 or www.shagfestival.com. 6 p.m. free shag lessons; 7-11 p.m. Shag Fest, April 25, King Street in historical downtown Georgetown. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; can be purchased at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, 600 Front St., Julia’s Gift Shop, Kaminski House Museum, the UPS Store, Coffee Break Cafe, Ball and Que Restaurant, Postal Annex, The Big Beaver Bar, and any Georgetown Rotary Club Member or online. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s research and other local charities.

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.

WOODCARVERS 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.

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

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.

WACCAMAW ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD meeting, 10 - 11 a.m. April 25, Conway Glass, 209 Laurel St.

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.

BEACH AUTHOR NETWORK, 446-7745 or www.BeachAuthorNetwork.com. 5:15 p.m. April 27, the new Waccamaw Library off Willbrook Road (at the entrance of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church). All interested published local authors or those interested in writing are welcome to attend.

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

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF COASTAL CAROLINA, www.bluestarmothersofcoastalcarolina.com. 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Myrtle Beach Moose Lodge, 479 Burcale Road, Myrtle Beach.

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. BEMC meeting room, U.S. 17, Supply, N.C.

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.

MYRTLE BEACH/GRAND STRAND INVESTMENT GROUP, 997-7078. 5-6:30 p.m. April 28, Socastee Library, 141 S.C., 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach. The program will be presentations on 529 Educational Assistance Plans and “how to select and monitor the appropriate mutual funds for your investment portfolio.”

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.

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

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.

SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSES, 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, the Fitness Zone, 304 S.C. 90 E., Little River.

SUMMER WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION, hlee@cityofmyrtlebeach.com. Team registration packets available April 27, with the season beginning the week of June 22, games played at Grand Park Athletic complex. For the roster form and additional details, see www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/adultsports.html.

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.

▪ 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.

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.

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

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

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.

CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, 918-1275 or www.chapinlibrary.org. Various times, through April 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.

“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, the North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Presentation by Mayan and Richard Ward.

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.

FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM, 399-6783. Noon-1 p.m. April 20, the Sunny Side Up Diner. RSVP required.

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.

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.

▪ 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Monday through Thursday in April, The Cat’s Meow, 4720 U. S. 17 Bypass S., #B, Myrtle Beach (dogs also)

▪ 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in April, Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach

▪ Noon- 1 p.m. April 25, Animal Hospital, 2501 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach

▪ Noon-1 p.m. April 25, Kind Care Animal Hospital, 3357 S.C. 9 E., Little River

▪ 2-4 p.m. April 25, Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital, 3928 U.S. 17 Bypass

▪ 9 a.m.-noon April 25, VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital, 4808 U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach

▪ 2 p.m. April 25, Cool Springs Farm Supply, 3291 S.C. 319, Aynor

▪ 4 p.m. April 25, Bayboro Clover Farm, 3742 Green Sea Road S., Loris

▪ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 25, Ark Animal Hospital, 1011 Sixth Ave. N. ext., Surfside Beach

▪ 9 a.m. -noon April 25, Conway Feed and Garden, 2200 Main St.

▪ Noon-3 p.m. April 29, Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center, 1214 Pine St., Conway

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

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

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION, 281-3743 or jachilders@nmb.us. April 30–May 10, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic Fitness Center. A prerequisite swim will be held from 6–7:30 p.m. on April 30. Other dates and times are 6–8:30 p.m. May 1, 8; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 2, 9; and 8 a.m.–noon May 3, 10.

ADULT AND SENIOR MOVIE, 918-2380. 3 p.m. 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. 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).

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.

GEORGETOWN ROTARY SHAG FESTIVAL, 458-5638 or www.shagfestival.com. 6 p.m. free shag lessons; 7-11 p.m. Shag Fest, April 25, King Street in historical downtown Georgetown. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; can be purchased at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, 600 Front St., Julia’s Gift Shop, Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front St., the UPS Store, 1410 Highmarket, Coffee Break Café, 716 Front St., Ball and Que Restaurant,1808 Highmarket St., Postal Annex, 11405 Ocean Highway, next to Fresh Market, The Big Beaver Bar, 3534 U.S.17 Business, Murrells Inlet and any Georgetown Rotary Club Member or online. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s research and other local charities.

YMCA NATIONAL HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 449-9622. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. April 25, Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA, 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive, Myrtle Beach. The event is free and open to all; includes games, demonstrations, arts and crafts, educational resources, healthy treats, giveaways and more.

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE PRESENTS SEASON FINALE, 444-5774 or www.carolinamasterchorale.com. 4 p.m. April 25, Wheelwright Auditorium, Coastal Carolina University and 4 p.m. April 26, Waccamaw High School Performing Arts Center, 2412 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island. $20 adults, $15 seniors/veterans, $5 students to 22. For tickets, call or go online.

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.

THE LAST GIG OF BUDDY HOLLY FEATURING MISTER FIFTIES, 798-2639. Side door opens at 5:30 p.m. show begins at 6 p.m. April 26, the Grand strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach. Admission is $10. Fans are requested to wear their ’50s fashions.

SUMMER WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION, hlee@cityofmyrtlebeach.com. Team registration packets available April 27, with the season beginning the week of June 22, games played at Grand Park Athletic complex. For the roster form and additional details, see www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/adultsports.html.

FRIENDS OF LORIS LIBRARY HOLDS BOOK SALE. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1, Loris Library, 4316 Main St. Hardcover books are $1 each, paperbacks and children’s books are 25 cents each.

FESTIVAL OF HOPE, 397-5719. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2, the Academy of Hope Charter School , Juniper Bay Road, Conway. There will be inflatables, music, food, face painting, raffles, silent auction, games and more. Great family fun. Rain date May 9.

RIVERTOWN MUSIC AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL. 11 a.m-10 p.m. May 2, downtown Conway. Event includes classic car show, bands, craft beers, vendors, artists, crafters and merchants.

TASTE OF THE COAST, www.itickets.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2, North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Admission prior to the event is $3 for adults, $5 at the door. Children 12 and under free. Food and ride tickets are $1 each. The event will have kid-zone activities, including blow-up rides, face painters, live entertainment and more.

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WARS, hosted by Rolling Thunder® SC3. 399-0356, pbsc65@sccoast.net or 910-579-3668, jmfy444@optonline.net. Noon-3 p.m. May 2, social hall, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH STAMP CLUB, 347-0087. 7 p.m. May 5, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Program “Philatelic Fun.”

NEWCOMERS CLUB coffee meeting, 651-9943. 9:30 a.m. May 6, Carolina Forest Recreation Center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach.

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

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

MCLEOD HEALTH FOUNDATION SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC, 390-8338. 12 p.m. and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. May 16, Low Country Preserve in Tabor City, N.C. Dinner, raffle and awards will immediately follow. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Children’s Services at McLeod Loris Seacoast.

This story was originally published April 22, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."