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

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▪ 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.

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.

THE LITERACY COUNCIL IS PROVIDING TWO ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS making an effort to decrease the high school dropout rate, 839-1695. 3 and 6 p.m. May 19, Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St. Call to reserve a space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VETERANS OF THE MERCHANT MARINES AND ALL OTHER SERVICES, noon for lunch and fellowship, 1 p.m. meeting, May 15, the Veteran’s Cafe, in the plaza at the intersection of U.S.17 Bypass and S.C. 707 right behind the CVS drug store.

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.

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.

MYRTLE BEACH ORCHID SOCIETY, 910-579-7089 or 236-2221. 2:30 p.m. May 17, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Bring your plants for display. There will be orchid plants available for auction and exchange. A DVD on orchid culture will be shown. All are welcome.

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.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LODGE 1111, 448-9925. 6:30 p.m. third Monday, 915 Eighth Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

SEACOAST ANGLERS ASSOCIATION, 281-6464. 6:30 p.m. third Monday, VFW Post 10804, Highway 57 and S.C. 9, Little River. Social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. Guest speakers monthly.

WNCC GENEALOGY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP, 235-3756. 9:30 a.m. third Monday, Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, 24 Commerce Drive, Pawleys Island. Open to the public.

GRAND STRAND DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE, 235-1328 or 655-5654. 6 p.m. third Monday of every month, American Legion Post 178, U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OF LITTLE RIVER, UNIT 186, 283-8825 7 p.m. third Monday of every month, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River. We are open to and welcome all eligible members.

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.

ZONTA CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH, 446-1175 or zontamb@earthlink.net. 5:45 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner, third Tuesday of the month, SeaWatch Resort, 161 Seawatch Drive, Myrtle Beach. $25 for dinner, Reservations required Friday before the meeting; email: little02d@juno.com.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, 449-0659. 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Myrtle Beach Masonic Lodge, U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach.

AMERICAN LEGION POST # 40, 293-6311 or 333-6358 or email Shoeclown@aol.com. 7 p.m. third Tuesday, 5811 Creekside Drive, Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH CAMERA CLUB, dagato@sccoast.net. 7 p.m. third Tuesday, HTC Building in Carolina Forest, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach. Persons interested in photography are always welcome. Visit www.mbcameraclub.org.

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 Horry and Georgetown counties come together for an afternoon of fun and sharing. Email for more information.

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

RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, PAWLEYS ISLAND CHAPTER NARFE, 215-2918. 11:30 a.m. May 19, Applewood House of Pancakes. Our speaker this month will discuss the latest Washington news related to federal retirees. All are welcome.

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.

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 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 NMB 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 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.

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.

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 nonsmoking effective May 24.

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. Tuesday, for ages 4 to 18 months.

▪ Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Wednesday, for toddlers and young listeners.

▪ Home-school story time, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, 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. Wednesday, for toddlers and young listeners.

▪ Home-school story time, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, 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.

▪ Senior Citizen’s gaming day, 11 a.m. May 16

▪ Teen scene, 4-5 p.m. May 19

▪ Book club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 20

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.

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

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

▪ The Friends of the Surfside Library monthly meeting, 1 p.m. May 20

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

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

ARMCHAIR TRAVELER: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, 915-5281. 3 p.m. May 20, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Guest speaker is Kathy Tiso, world traveler and retired teacher. Free program.

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.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE, 10 a.m.-noon, May 20, Horry County Auditor’s Office, Ralph Ellis Complex, 107 Highway 57, Little River. 2-4 p.m. May 20, Olin Blanton Building, 1201 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 10 a.m.-noon May 21, Government and Judicial System, 1301 Second Ave., Suite 1C41, Conway. 2-4 p.m. May 21, South Strand Complex, 9630 Scipio Lane, Suite K, Myrtle Beach.

S.C. 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.mbcameraclub.org. Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, exhibit is on loan through November. Admission is free.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 488-1950 or www.ConwayParksand<code_dp>Recreation.com. All shows start at dusk (8:30ish) Friday, 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.

ANDREWS HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 455-0604, 359-1574, shanna@eventlogisticssolutions.com or www.andrewsheritagefestival.com. through May 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.

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.

“SHOWSTOPPERS,” the Carolina Forest High School Choral Department will present its year-end production, 236-7997. 7 p.m. May 15-16, 6 p.m. May 17, 700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach. Tickets $7.

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.

JACK THOMPSON TO SPEAK ON THE HISTORY OF MYRTLE BEACH THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS, 915-5320 or HCGMuseum@horrycounty.org. 1 p.m. May 16, McCown Auditorium, Horry County Museum, 805 Main St., Conway. This event is free and open to the public.

YARD SALE AND VENDOR EVENT, 397-2579. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, 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.

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.

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

This story was originally published May 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."