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GIVE SUPPORT

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 Tuesday, Canal Street Recreation Center, 971 Canal St., Myrtle Beach. Bring a dollar gift for the prize table.

“SPRING FLING” benefit for Palmetto Academy for Learning Motorsports (Palm Charter High School), 903-6600. 6-9 p.m. April 30, Revolutions, at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. Includes music by Tru Sol, food, beverages and door prizes. $30 individual or $50 couple.

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.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, 267-5328 or 272-8163. 11 a.m. registration 1 p.m. tee time, May 4, Grande Dunes. $125/person or $400/foursome. All proceeds to benefit the Risen Christ Lutheran School growth fund.

GET CREATIVE

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.

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

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.

GET TOGETHER

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER J, 357-2270. Eat at 6 p.m. and meet at 7 p.m., May 2, Denny’s, 124 Loyola Ave., on U.S. 17 Bypass, just south of S.C. 544, Surfside Beach.

GRAND STRAND WESTIE CLUB HOLDS A WESTIE WALK, 650-1979 or westdale@sccoast.net. 9 a.m. May 2, Valor Park at Market Common.

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.

DELTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY, 582-3532 or 650-0571. 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Call for information.

UK CONNECTION SOCIAL CLUB, 293-4403. Noon. first Monday of each month for meeting and third Friday for a dinner. Sept. through April, with a picnic in May, if you are from any of the British Isles or a descendant, call for more information.

MYRTLE BEACH STAMP CLUB, 347-0087 or lilfort@sccoast.net. 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Memberships $10 a year.

DELTA DELTA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI meets the first Tuesday of the month. Call 215-4894 for time and location.

PAWLEYS ISLAND LIONS CLUB, 237-8316. 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Hanser House Restaurant, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island.

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.

LITTLE RIVER LIONS, 798-2397. 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Mulligans, 1389 U.S. 17 N., Little River. Guests and vacationing Lions welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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

GET ACTIVE

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. Intermediate 9 - 10:30 a.m., High beginners 10:30 a.m.-noon, Beginners 12:30-2 p.m. All classes Mondays and Wednesdays at the South Strand Recreation Center, 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach. $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.

SAND DOLLARS DANCE CLUB, 333-8878. Class 6:30 - 7 p.m. Dance - 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $5. No dances in July and first two weeks in August.

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. 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.

PATRIOTIC

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. The post will become non-smoking effective May 24.

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.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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

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

▪ Girls Loom Club, 4-5 p.m. first Wednesday, for all ages.

▪ Girls book club, 4-5 p.m. second Wednesday, for ages 8-12.

▪ Boys Lego club, 4-5 p.m. first Thursday, for ages 5-12.

▪ 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.

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

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

▪ Book sale. 9 a.m. -6 p.m. May 1

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.

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.

GET SUPPORT

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.

JUST FOR FUN

CHEF JOE BONAPARTE will meet with prospective students for the new International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, admissions@hgtc.edu. 4 p.m., April 30, Building. 600, Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus. Anyone interested in meeting with Chef Bonaparte or anyone with questions about culinary arts careers may send an email.

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.

SOUTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM’S EXHIBIT on the construction of the Henrietta, the Buck Family, and the lumber boom of Coastal South Carolina. 915-5320 or www.horrycountymuseum.org. Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, exhibit is on loan through November. Admission is free.

WATERWAY ART ASSOCIATION SPRING ART SHOW, 910-575-3737. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5-9 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10, the Brunswick Community College, South Brunswick Islands Center, U.S. 17, Carolina Shores, N.C. An Artists reception and awards presentation will be held 6-8 p.m. May 7. Free admission; open to the public.

UPCOMING

GARDEN CITY BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S general membership meeting and spring social, 215-0651. 6 p.m. May 8, Garden City pier. We will furnish fried chicken; bring a covered dish to share.

SILVERARTS SHOWCASE AND PERFORMING ARTS SHOW, 910-253-2670. 2 p.m. May 8, the Senior Center of Shallotte, N.C. Browse the beautiful exhibit of heritage, visual and literary arts entries on display and enjoy a talent extravaganza from our Brunswick County residents. Event is free and everyone is welcome. Free food and drinks.

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.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST, 651-6900. 8-11 a.m. May 10, 4359 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. Includes: French toast or scrambled eggs with toast or biscuits and sausage gravy, all served with bacon or sausage and home fries. $7 per person. Open to the public.

COASTAL SKI AND OUTING CLUB, 455-0606 or 294-1002. 6 p.m. May 12, Longbeard’s Restaurant in Carolina Forest. Refreshments will be served. All interested in membership are welcome to attend and to learn more about our group. Come join us for a fun evening and meet all our club members.

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.

THE XI ALPHA CHI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 458-3500. 7 p.m. May 13. Call for more information.

WEST VIRGINIANS WELCOME, 497-2238. 12:30 p.m. May 13, Fiesta Mexicana, 410 70th 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, 2015, 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.

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. 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.

GED, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND ESL CLASSES, 488-6200. Horry County Schools Adult Education will hold summer school for students. Classes are open to any person age 17 or older who has officially withdrawn from school. For more information and to register, visit www.hcae.horrycountyschools.net or call the Adult Education Office.

This story was originally published April 29, 2015 at 7:09 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."

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