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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.

PURRSDAY SPECIAL ADOPTION EVENT, 249-4948. Each Thursday during May. The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 409 Bay St. Stop by the shelter from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Regular adoption fees are $77, but adopters can adopt two cats for one adoption fee during the promotion.

BUSINESSES STRENGTHENING FAMILIES,” 436-7197. May 7, Pawleys Island Bakery, 10517 Ocean Highway. A portion of that day’s sales will go to Miss Ruby’s Kids to help continue the early learning program.

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 CLUB, 205-5280. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach.

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 Thursdays, 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.

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.

NON-SANCTIONED DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES, 421-9977. 1-4:30 p.m. every Monday, Wilkes Hall, the Grissom Campus, 3810 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. There is no charge for playing. Please bring a partner if you are able, if you do not have a partner, please call.

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: GrandStrandToast<code_dp>masters.com.

SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING, 9:30 a.m. May 7, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., Florence (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue). New members and visitors are welcome. After the business meeting and program the group will participate in a “Sew In,” working on charity quilt projects or personal projects. “Sew In” attendees are reminded to bring a “bag lunch.”

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF THE GRAND STRAND, 465-5847 or 455-7599. 4 p.m. first Thursday, Socastee Library Meeting Room, 707 141-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

PAWLEYS ISLAND MASONS LODGE 409, 7:15 p.m. dinner and 8 p.m. meeting first Thursday each month. 75 Haunted Trail, just behind the Village Shops, U.S. 17 N. All Master Masons in good standing are invited.

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS CAMP 1026 ROUGH & READY OF MYRTLE BEACH, 399-1608 or HorryRoughandReadysCamp1026.com. 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Big D’s Bar-B-Que Barn, 350 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Activities include: cemetery cleanup, lectures and historical outings. The S.C.V. is an historical honor society and nonprofit organization. Civil War enthusiasts welcome.

MYRTLE BEACH KIWANIS, 450-8393. Noon, first and third Thursdays, Uncle John’s Restaurant, 402 24th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $10 lunch/tip included.

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.

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

GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. May 9, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. DAR presentation by Jane Harvey and the second, “Using Books and the Library for Research,” presented by Jim Caldwell. Free.

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.

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, 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.

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

GRAND STRAND CAMELLIA SOCIETY, 995-1256. 4:30 p.m. May 11, Waccamaw Neck Library in Litchfield Beach. Topics for the afternoon are “propagating camellia by rootings” and a special topic on “propagating and growing iris along the Grand Strand.” Guests are always invited to attend.

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.

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.

COASTAL CAROLINA CAMERA CLUB, 287-6311or www.coastalcarolinacameraclub.org. 7 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main St., Shallotte, N.C.

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.

COASTAL SKI AND OUTING CLUB, 446-2209. Second Tuesday. Call for time and location.

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

The $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 in 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.

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.

EASTERN CAROLINA’S UAW RETIREE’S, 467-3231 or kensenter1714 @aol.com. 10 a.m. second Wednesday, VFW Post 10804, 111 Highway 57 North, Little River.

LAUREATE TAU CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 651-2258 or 997-3134. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays. Snowbirds and transferees welcome. Call for time and location.

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 three 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., Unit C2, Little River.

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

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.

ZUMBA, 222-0062 or www.EdisonsSmartFitness.com. 9-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Edison’s Smart Fitness, Coastal North Town Center, 1424 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. Call for details.

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.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST, 8-11 a.m. May 10, VFW Post 10420, 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.

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.

▪ Costume storytelling, any time, all day through May 10

▪ Muffins for moms, 9 a.m.-noon, May 9

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.

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

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

▪ Nook training, 1-2 p.m. May 7

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

▪ Senior movie, 9:30 a.m. May 11

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

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 SURFSIDE BEACH LIBRARY MONTHLY BOOK SALE, 238-5869, 205-5280 or marieliv2@aol.com. 3:30 p.m. friends members, 4:30 p.m. public sale, May 13, at the Library.

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.

CONWAY 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., Conway.

JUST FOR FUN

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. through May 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.

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.

ANDREWS HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 455-0604, 359-1574, shanna@eventlogisticssolutions.com or www.andrewsheritagefestival.com. May 9-16. Activities include a 5K run/walk, parade, shop and dance on Main Street, Taste of Andrews, classic car and bike show. Vendors $75 for a business outside the town limits or $50 for an Andrews based business. All proceeds benefit the Andrews Heritage Festival.

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.

UPCOMING

SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 919-426-7779. 10 a.m.-noon May 14, the fellowship hall, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C. Brunswick singles and couples are welcome to attend. $10 per person to join.

TALKING TREES,” with professional aorist Todd Stephenson, 915-5281. 11 a.m. May 14, the North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S.

XCON World, 602-4501 or www.xconworld.com. May 15,16,17, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N Oak St. This event includes entertainment and will feature many national, regional and local talents in film, books, comics, games, TV, anime, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and more.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 488-1950 or www.ConwayParksandRecreation.com. All shows start at dusk (8:30ish) May 15, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7 and Sept. 12, Riverfront Park, on Elm Street in downtown Conway. Free. Concessions will be available for a nominal fee.

MCLEOD HEALTH FOUNDATION SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC, 390-8338. Noon; 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.

ANNUAL MAKAI LUAU FOR SURFRIDER GRAND STRAND, http://surfridergrandstrand.org/surfrider-annual-makai-luau-may-16th/. 6-10 p.m. May 16. held outdoors on the inlet at the Hot Fish Club.

LORD CRAVEN COLONIAL DAMES MEETING, cnweiss19@gmail.com. 11:30 a.m. May 16, The Carolina BBQ in Wilmington, N.C. The guest speaker will be Honorary State President Gwen Causey.

YARD SALE AND VENDOR EVENT, 397-2579. 8 a.m.-noon May 16, Pee Dee Elementary School, 6555 State Highway 134, Conway. Everyone is invited to attend and/or participate as a vendor.

MIRACLES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION,” 492-0061, 249-8664 or CAR.longbay@gmail.com. 3-4:30 p.m. May 17, Coastal Leadership Academy, 3710 Palmetto Pointe Blvd., Myrtle Beach. The Long Bay Society of Children of the American Revolution invites students grades 6-12 to hear decorated war hero and award-winning author Larkin Spivey present a multimedia program. No charge to attend, but reservations are encouraged since space is limited.

MONEY SERIES #1” seminar, 915-5281. 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 18, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S.

FOOD SAFETY FOR RESTAURANT MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES, 910-253-2610. This review class will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21, Extension Training Center, Building N, 25 Referendum Drive, in the Government Complex in Bolivia, N.C. $125, which includes instruction, the course book and the national test.

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.

TENNIS CLINIC FOR AGES 5-18, 910-253-2670 . 4-5:30 p.m. May 30, Ocean Isle Beach Park, 6483 Old Georgetown Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Pre-registration required by May 22.

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.horrycounty<code_dp>schools.net or call the Adult Education Office.

This story was originally published May 6, 2015 at 6:51 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."

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