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

JUST FOR FUN

SENIOR MOVIE SCHEDULE, 843-918-2380. 3 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 31, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane. Free movie for adults and seniors. Soft drinks and popcorn are available for $1 each.

HALF MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM, www.grandstrandrunner.com. 7 a.m. every Saturday, race is Oct. 18. Sponsored by Grand Strand Running Club.

PENN STATE CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH, 267-772-7464, 843-651-7770, or www.psumyrtlebeach.com. Join PSU fans and alums every football Saturday, Milardo’s Pizzeria and Sports Pub, 3264 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet.

COFFEE WITH FRIENDS, 843-915-5281. 10 a.m. Sept. 3, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker Jack Thompson, author of Myrtle Beach Memories and Growing Up with Shoeless Joe. He will be bringing a sampling of his photos and a wealth of memories. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served.

SEA TURTLE DOCUMENTARY, by filmmaker, David Weintraub, 843-427-7668. 7 p.m. Sept. 8, North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, 799 Second Ave. N. $12 adult; $7 youth; $5 museum member. Call to reserve your seat.

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.

▪ 843-443-3204. Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 819 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.

▪ 843-448-3216. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge, 606 27th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

▪ 843-249-6643. Doors open 10 a.m., games start noon every Wednesday; doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start 6 p.m. every Sunday, American Legion Post 186, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River.

WIPE OUT OUR SHELTER ADOPT-A-THON, 843-249-4948 or www.hsnmb.org. Through Sept. 10, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 409 Bay St. $20 Cat and dog adoptions; $50 kitten and puppy adoptions. Visit website to view adoptable pets.

GET CREATIVE

KNITTING CLUB, 843-756-8101. 1 p.m. Thursdays, Loris Library, 4316 Main St., Loris. New members welcome.

KNITTING GROUP, 843-915-5284. 1 p.m. Thursdays, Little River Library, 107 Highway 57 N., Little River.

KNITTING CLUB, 843-215-4700. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

KNITTING CLUB, 843-205-5280. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach.

STITCHIN’ SISTERS, 843-347-4972. 10 a.m. third Thursdays, fellowship hall, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2105 U.S. 501 E., Conway.

SEWING BASKET, 843-915-7323. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Conway Library, 801 Main St., Conway.

GRAND STRAND QUILTERS, 843-918-2380. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Bring lunch.

WOODCARVERS WELCOME, 843-427-4218. 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Hobby Lobby, U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. No experience necessary. No charge.

CROCHET AND KNITTING CLASSES, 843-918-1275. 2-4 p.m. Fridays, first-floor meeting room, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Bring your own supplies.

CHICORA STITCHERS, 843-222-7393 or 843-503-3585. 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, 843-215-4700. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

RUMMIKUB/BOARD GAMES, 843-280-5584 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, 843-446-4665 or lindabianca1948@yahoo.com. Noon-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

ACBL DUPLICATE BRIDGE, 843-497-4094. 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, 843-903-3238. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, A.C. Moore, 1120 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach.

WACCAMAW WOOLIES RUG-HOOKING GROUP, 843-215-6634. 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, 843-448-4156. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., Florence (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue). New members and visitors are welcome.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 843-756-1795. Every Thursday, Little River area. Call for information.

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 HorryRough<JU>andReadysCamp1026.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 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.

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

SOCASTEE-ST. JAMES KIWANIS CLUB, 843-650-1030. Noon-1 p.m. Mondays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, Surfside Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

LUNCH CLUB, 843-651-9505 or stanbar3@sccoast.net. Noon Mondays, Soho 544 restaurant, 1300 S.C. 544, Conway. Guest speakers.

NONSANCTIONED DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES, 843-421-9977. 1-4:30 p.m. every Monday, Wilkes Hall, 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.

THE 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 , please call for more information. NO MTGS in summer.

DELTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY, 650-0571 or 450-5550. Meets in Surfside Beach the first Monday of every month. Call for more information.

BUSINESS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL/BNI COASTLINE CHAPTER, 843-839-0588 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, 843-545-3388. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St., Georgetown.

MAHJONG CLUB, 843-215-4700. 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 of each month, BEMC meeting room, U.S. 17, Supply.

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.

COASTAL CAROLINA CAMERA CLUB, 910-287-6311. 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main Street, Shallotte, N.C. Guests are always welcome. Visit the website at www.coastalcarolinacameraclub.org.

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.

LOW COUNTRY HERB SOCIETY, lcherbsociety.info. 10 a.m. Sept. 8, the Waccamaw Library, U.S. 17, Pawleys Island. Guest speaker will be Cheri Ward, a beekeeper from Blue Pearl Farms of McClellanville, S.C. Membership is open to all, and no experience is necessary.

AARP, 843-215-4700. 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, 843-457-3547. 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Damon’s on the Beach, Myrtle Beach. Accepting new members.

NORTH STRAND OPTIMIST CLUB, 843-273-3109. Noon Wednesdays, Grill House, 228 Second Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

SURFSIDE AREA ROTARY, 843-293-4100. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Prestwick Country Club, 1001 Links Road, just off S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach. Visitors welcome.

BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER, NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 910-253-8853 or 910-457-6988. 10 a.m. Sept. 9, the Reserve Restaurant, St. James Plantation, Southport, N.C.

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.

THE XI ALPHA CHI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 843- 458-3500. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Call for location.

GET ACTIVE

GRAND STRAND STRUTTERS-SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 843-497-0470. 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.

YOGA, 843-485-3632 or www.yogabytricia.com. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach; $5 per class.

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, South Strand Recreation Center, 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach; $20 per month or $5 per class.

LINE DANCING with Jackie Hoagland, 843-421-5770 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, 843-294-5486. Kung Fu, Monday, Wednesday 7-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 8:30-10 p.m.; children’s ages 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, 843-651-4603. Easy intermediate on Mondays, beginners on Thursdays, and Zumba Gold, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Surfside Beach Civic Center. Call Judy for details.

SILVER AND GOLD BALLROOM DANCING, 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Carolina Dance Partners, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach. $10 per student.

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, 843-915-7884; South Strand, 843-915-7882; Grand Strand,843-915-5332.

SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSES, 843-663-3900. 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, Fitness Zone, 304 S.C. 90 E., Unit C2, Little River.

SAND DOLLARS DANCE CLUB, 843-333-8878. Class 6:30-7 p.m., dance 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $5.

ZUMBA, YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES, 843- 273-0021 or www.EdisonsSmartFitness.com. Times and days vary, Edison’s Smart Fitness, Coastal North Town Center, 1424 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. Call for details.

LEARN BALLROOM DANCE, 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. Mondays beginners, 8 p.m. Mondays intermediate. First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $5 per student.

LINE DANCE CLASS, 570-881-0244. 4:30 p.m. for beginners and 5:30 p.m. intermediate, every Wednesday, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Each class is $2 per person.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES, 843- 918-2280. Times and days vary. Pepper Geddings Recreation Center features a well equipped weight room with free weights and machines; a cardio room with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, stair climbers and more; an indoor track; a 25 meter pool with six lanes and diving boards; a shallow pool; and two gymnasiums equipped with eight basketball goals, pickleball and volleyball equipment, and a number of other functions. The center is open 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday; and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES, 843-918-1465. Times and days vary. Mary C. Canty Recreation Center (formerly Canal Street Recreation Center) 901 Canal St., Myrtle Beach.

DATE NIGHT DANCING, with Carolina Dance Partners. 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. every Wednesday, the Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach. $5 ballroom dance lessons.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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

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

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

CAROLINA FOREST LIBRARY, 843-915-5282. 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Free and open to the public.

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

▪ Children’s Book and Cook Club, 4:30 p.m. Sept, 3, for children, ages 5-12. Registration required.

▪ Free family movies, 11 a.m. Sept. 5 and 12, Movie selections include live action and animated favorites. Attendees will enjoy popcorn and drinks.

▪ Story time, 10:30 a .m. Mondays, for babies and toddlers

▪ Fiction Writers’ Club meeting, 11 a.m. Sept. 8

▪ Senior game day: Bingo, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30

▪ LegoNeers club for children, 4-5 p.m. Sept. 9, for children ages 5-12 years old.

CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 843-918-1293. 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

▪ Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17, for ages 3-5 years old.

▪ Tai Chi classes, 10 a.m.- noon, every Thursday. Call 918-1275 to register.

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 15, for ages 4-18 months

▪ Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16

▪ School age story time, 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16, for kindergarteners and older children

▪ Consumer Law Issues, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The clinic will be led by Michael S. Large

CONWAY LIBRARY, 843-915-7323. 801 Main St.

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

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

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

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, 843-399-5541. 107 Highway 57 N., Little River.

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

▪ Teen-only summer reading program, 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

LORIS LIBRARY, 843-756-8101. 4316 Main St., Loris.

▪ Story time, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays, all ages welcome.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIBRARY, 843-915-7451. 910 First Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach.

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

▪ Magnificent movie Monday, 4 p.m. Mondays, all ages welcome.

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

SOCASTEE LIBRARY, 843-215-4700 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. Wednesdays, for ages birth to 2.

SURFSIDE BEACH LIBRARY, 410 Surfside Drive, 843-205-5280.

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

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

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

▪ Friends book sale, 3:30 p.m. members and 4 p.m. public, Sept. 9,

GET SUPPORT

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

▪ 843-347-0043. 6 p.m. Thursdays, Holy Lamb Lutheran Church, 2541 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach.

▪ 843-424-9573. 7 a.m. Fridays, disciple house, Church of the Resurrection, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach.

▪ 843-997-9641. 6 p.m. Mondays, Low Country Community Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet.

▪ 843-957-0429. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Windjammer Village Clubhouse, U.S. 17 Business, Garden City Beach.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 843-235-6400. 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.

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, 843-907-2217 or 843-833-9588. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3116 Shetland Lane, Unit 34, Myrtle Beach.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 843-222-3416. Meetings throughout the Grand Strand. Call for information.

CONWAY AL-ANON, 843-465-7416 or db0385@sccoast.net. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Serenity Hall, 2112 Oak St., Conway.

5K HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RACE, 843-280-5673 or dgbarnhill@nmb.us. 8-11 a.m. Sept. 5, North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River. Volunteers are needed to direct runners along the course.

"LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH", 843-488-6200. The Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Call or visit web page http://hcsce.weebly.com for additional information, suggest a class, and to register. The fall 2015 schedule of classes begin Sept. 8; include basic and advanced computers, MS Excel, MS Word, "sketch-a-pet" animal illustration, acrylic painting, digital photography, conversational Spanish, fishkeeping for kids and more.

THE GRAND STRAND BIGGEST LOSER, 843-424-9586 or www.grandstrandbiggestloser.com. 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday for 12 weeks, begins Sept. 8, meeting room next to Stein Mart, Inlet Square mall.

PATRIOTIC

American Legion Post 186 | 4285 Pine Drive, Little River, 843-249-6643 or www.alp186.org.

Disabled American Veterans | 2987 Church St., Myrtle Beach, 843-448-6483 or www.dav.org.

American Legion Post 178 | 3950 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-8784 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, 843-651-6900.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA GRAND STRAND CHAPTER, www.grandstrandmoaa.com or gyoungman@sc.rr.com. Meetings every first Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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.

UPCOMING

SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 919-426-7779 or www.swbnc.org . 10- noon Sept.10, Stone Chimney, 101 Stone Chimney Place, Supply, N.C. Featured speaker will be Ann B. Hardy, county manager for Brunswick County.

CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION, 492-0061. 9-11 a.m. Sept. 12, Wilkes Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. JoAnn Tufo portraying Mrs. Ben Franklin, music by Coastal Carolina’s music department, refreshments and more.

HORRY POST 111 GOLF TOURNAMENT, 843-365-5669. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. tee-off, Sept. 12, Conway Country Club, 400 Country Club Drive. $75 per player. $5 discount for veterans.

QUARTER AUCTION, 910-754-5703. 6 p.m. Sept. 12, West Brunswick High School, 550 Whiteville Road, Shallotte, N.C. Admission tickets are $5 each. Proceeds benefit the GFWC-South Brunswick Islands Woman’s Club local scholarships and education programs. Call to purchase tickets.

SEVENTH ANNUAL CAMERON AHALT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 843-237-1829 or www.cameronslifefund.com. 7:30 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, Sept. 12, Wachesaw Plantation East, Murrells Inlet. $75 per player/$300 per foursome. Registration deadline is Aug. 15. All proceeds go to the Cameron Ahalt Celebration of Life Fund and are then distributed to various organizations/activities within the community.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 843-488-1950 or www.ConwayParksandRecreation.com. All shows start at dusk (8:30ish) Sept. 12, Riverfront Park, on Elm Street in downtown Conway. Free. Concessions available for a nominal fee.

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

SECOND HAND ROSE ANNUAL SALE. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main St., Shallotte, N.C. The event features craft supply items, handmade items for sale and knife and scissor sharpening. Support Brunswick Quilters commitment to the community.

THE GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. The featured speaker will be Librarian, Lesta Sue Hardee, on the topic of “Interesting Archives in Chapin Library.”

THE MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP, 504-8063 | 2-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Advanced Alternative Health, 4620 Dick Pond Road, Suite A, Myrtle Beach.

FREE LESSON OF WESTERN STYLE SQUARE DANCING, 843-333-8878. 6-7 p.m. Sept. 14, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Free refreshments.

THE SOUTH STRAND GARDEN CLUB, celebrates 25th anniversary, 843-655-1101. 1 p.m. Sept. 14, Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. N. Looking for former members.

DIVORCECARE GROUP FOR ADULTS, 843-448-4496. 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Sept. 15 through Dec. 8, conference room, Grissom campus, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Call to pre-register.

SHAG DANCE LESSONS, 910-201-9993 or jsh66@earthlink.net. 6-7 p.m. beginners, 7-8 p.m. intermediate, Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3, South Brunswick Island Center, 9400 Ocean Highway, Carolina Shores, N.C. $60 per person. Call or email to pre-register.

MY SOCIAL SECURITY EVENT, 843-918-1281 or warrington@chapinlibrary.org. 1 3:30 p.m. Sept.16, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. my Social Security is a free online account that allows people quick, secure access to their personal Social Security information. Get step-by-step instructions, Social Security Representatives will be available to assist you.

KNITTING/CROCHET CLUB, 910-471-7498 after 3 p.m. before 3 p.m. 910-253-2670. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Hood Creek Community Building, 3640 Maco Road, N.E. Leland, N.C. Group spends time knitting and crocheting, sharing ideas, and makes hats and scarves for various Brunswick and New Hanover Charities. Please bring your own supplies.

FREE OPEN HOUSE, Introduction to western style square dancing, 843-235-2041 or 843-497-0470. 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Light refreshments.

TALKING TREES TWO,” with arborist and forester, Lois Edwards, 843-915-5281 or www.hcml.org. 11 a.m. Sept. 17, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Questions on everything related to trees will be welcome.

GARDEN CITY BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S RECLAIM THE BEACH FALL SOCIAL, 843-215-0651. 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Garden City pier. A main dish and drinks will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share.

DINING FOR A CAUSE, 843-237-7010. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 17, Quigley’s Pint and Plate, 257 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island. A portion of the day’s proceeds will go to support Miss Ruby's Kids early childhood education program. Reservations recommended.

AN EVENING WITH AARON CARUSO, 843-655-1636. 6-11 p.m. Sept. 19, Grand Ballroom, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd., Myrtle Beach. $45 per person. Reception, dinner, dancing and socializing with Aaron. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics.

BEACH SWEEP CREEK SWEEP, 843-280-5673 or dgbarnhill@nmb.us | 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 19, Cherry Grove Boat Ramp at 53rd Avenue North. If you want to volunteer, call, email or just show up at the Cherry Grove boat ramp that morning.

CONWAY RIVER SWEEP. 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 19, Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway

SCRAPBOOKING/CARD MAKING CLUB, 910-471-7498 after 3 p.m.; before 3 p.m., 910-253-2670. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 19, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Hood Creek Community Building, 3640 Maco Road N.E., Leland, N.C. Bring a snack to share and your own materials.

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. 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.

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, 235-5555 or 365-8617. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Oct. 31, Burning Ridge Golf club. $70 per person or $280 per foursome. Putting contest, breakfast and lunch provided. Proceeds benefit local charities through the Knights of Columbus Council 7531.

This story was originally published September 2, 2015 at 8:26 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."

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