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

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.

50'S PARTY & SOCK HOP, 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. Oct. 9, the First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. All ages, door prizes, free Jitterbug dance lesson, $5 admission.

GAITHER FEST MUSIC SPECTACULAR, 800-406-4224 or www.gaither.com.. 7 p.m. Oct. 9; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 10, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Call to purchase tickets.

BEACH BAND BLAST MARCHING BAND COMPETITION, 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Socastee High School Football Field. The competition will feature bands from across the state and NC. Tickets are $8 and will be available at the gate.

THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION HOSTS ‘OUT OF THE DARKNESS’ COMMUNITY WALK, 336-707-0022 or www.outofthedarkness.org. 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. walk begins, Oct. 10, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach.

THE SYMPHONY GOES VOGUE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, 843-448-8379 or 843-503-2794. 11 a.m. doors open, noon lunch served, Oct. 10, Surf Golf and Beach Club, 1701 Springland Lane, North Myrtle Beach. Proceeds benefit Long Bay Symphony Orchestra.

THE LITTLE RIVER SHRIMPFEST, www.littlerivershrimpfest.org. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 10 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, the Little River historic waterfront.

SONS OF ITALY FESTIVAL, 800-386-4662 or www.BroadwayAtTheBeach.com. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and noon- 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Broadway at the Beach.

LORIS BOG-OFF, visit www.lorischambersc.com.Oct. 12-17. Activities will include a free movie night, annual game night and spaghetti dinner, a festival, and, the popular Bog-Off where attendees can submit their best chicken bog recipes to be judged by a panel of bog experts

WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS, 843-497-2238. 12:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Cracker Barrel, Coastal Grand Mall. Everyone welcome.

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.

“DINING FOR A CAUSE, ” 843-235-3021. 4 p.m. Oct. 8, Hanser House, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. A portion of their day’s proceeds to further the work of Miss Ruby’s Kids. Reservations are suggested.

COMFORT WITH SONG, by Long Bay Threshold Choir, 843-254-7407 or http://thresholdchoir.org/LongBay. Info/demo meetings, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Surfside United Methodist Church, fellowship hall, 800 13th Ave. N., Surfside Beach and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Briarcliffe West clubhouse, 10301 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Members sing soft, spiritual songs in small groups at the bedside of people who are suffering or healing, and for people who are dying. Service is free.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK, 800-386-4662 or www.BroadwayAtTheBeach.com. 9 a.m. registration begins 10 a.m. walk starts, Oct. 10, Broadway at the Beach. Proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

FISH & GRITS FESTIVAL, 910-840-1501 or 843-716-0210. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.10, the Cedar Branch Empowerment Center, 754 Cedar Branch Road, Cedar Branch Community, Loris. Proceeds benefit the center which provides afterschool, summer enrichment and Health and Wellness programming for children and adults of all ages; in our community and surrounding community.

CHARITY FASHION LUNCHEON, 410-262-6781. Noon Oct. 14, Sam Snead's, Carolina Forest. $25 to benefit Waccamaw Youth Center and Family Justice of Horry County. Tickets available at Chico's 501 Outlet Mall or call Cathy.

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.

KNITTING CLUB. 1-3 p.m. every Monday, the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, 41 St. Paul Place, Pawleys Island. All knitters and crocheters are welcome.

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.

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.

BRUNSWICK QUILTERS, come and share your creativity, www.brunswickquilters.com. 10 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 M.H. Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C.

SCRAPBOOKING/CARD MAKING CLUB, 910-471-7498 after 3 p.m.; before 3 p.m., 910-253-2670. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 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.

PAWLEYS ISLAND BRIDGE CLUB, 843-318-6391 or bridgewebs.com/pawleysisland. Duplicate bridge games: 1:30 p.m. Monday, 9:30 a.m.and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. Friday and 1:30 p.m. some Sundays, 13088 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island.

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.

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

DISABLED VETERANS CONWAY CHAPTER 57, 234-0807. 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Conway Senior Center, 1519 Mill Pond Road, Conway.

THE SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 919-426-7779 or www.swbnc.org. 10 a.m.-noon second Thursday of each month Sept.-May, fellowship hall, the Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C. $10 per person to join.

THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIONS CLUB, 399-6880, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday of each month, Ryan's Family Restaurant, 3607 U.S.17 S., North Myrtle Beach. Visiting lions and guests are welcome.

THE IMPRESSIVE STRAND PORCELAIN ART CLUB, 237-3315. 10 a.m. second Friday of each month, the meeting room at Inlet Square mall. The free meeting is open to the public and are welcome to attend and learn how to paint on porcelain. Classes are available.

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.

GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, 267-8157 or genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. second Saturday, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. The meeting is free to all members and visitors.

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

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 monthly, in the 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 Methodist Church, U.S. 17 Business and 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach. Guests welcome.

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

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.

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

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.

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, N.C.

THE GRAND STRAND SHELL CLUB. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, the Tupelo Bay Golf Clubhouse. Dr. Robert Young from the Marine Science Department, Coastal Carolina University will the guest speaker.

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

MYRTLE BEACH BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, 843-238-1893. 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Brother Shucker’s Fish House, 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd., 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.

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.

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; $6 per class.

LINE DANCING WITH ABBY, 843-450-4299. 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. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon High Beginner/Improver/Easy Intermediate and 6-8 p.m. 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.

SAND DOLLAR SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 843-333-8878. 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday, the Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Mainstream and Plus Tips, some rounds and lines. $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, 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. 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.

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

NIA, a non-impact aerobic dance, 843-839-9636 or yogaincommon.com. 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St., Market Common, Myrtle Beach. $15 per class or $68 for an unlimited one month pass.

BEGINNER’S PICKLEBALL, 843-918-2287. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center.

HIPTASTIC FITNESS CLASS, 910-253-2670. 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 9, Leland Fifth District Building, 1490 Village Road NE, Leland N.C. $8 drop-in per class.

TAI CHI MIND/BODY EXERCISE CLASS, 843-918-1281 or warrington@chapinlibrary.org. 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; and Dec. 3, Chapin Memorial Library. Free course. Limited to Adults, ages 18 and up.

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

TENNIS PLAY DAY for ages 6 to 12, 336-409-6301. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11, town tennis courts, 4602 SE 46th St., Oak Island, N.C. No fee to enter; registration is required and will start at 3 p.m. No tennis racket? one will be provided. Pizza at the end of the play day.

BUCKSPORT LIBRARY, 843-397-1950. 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

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

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 843-918-1275 to register.

▪ ”Escape Reality” films, 1:30 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 30

▪ 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

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

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.

▪ Movie Monday, 4 p.m. Mondays, all ages welcome.

▪ Wiggle Worms Baby and Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children ages 3 months to 3 years.

▪ Teen Halloween party, 4 p.m. Oct. 13, for ages 10-18.

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

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

▪ Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Oct. 29

▪ Ipad training session, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 8

▪ First Friday mysteries, 10 a.m., with M.C. Beaton

▪ Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Mondays through Oct. 26

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14, 28

▪ Book sale, 3:30 p.m. friends members; 4:30 p.m. public sale, Oct. 14

ESCAPE INTO THE PAST: GENEALOGY 101 - Learn About Your Family Friday, 843-918-1281 or email warrington@chapinlibrary.org. 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 9, or 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Chapin Library.

FAMILY LAW ISSUES, 843-799-6653, ext. 158 or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Chapin Memorial Library. Free legal clinic. Reservations appreciated, but not required.

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.

▪ 910-579-3575. 10 a.m. Mondays, Sharon United Methodist Church, Holden Beach Road, Supply N.C.

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

ADULT SURVIVOR’S SUPPORT GROUP, 843-448-3180. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1551 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

EBONY’S HOPE, Domestic Violence Awareness Rally, 843-940-3346 or 843-457-7925. 2 p.m. Oct. 10, Old Courthouse Steps, 1301 Third Ave., Conway. Guest speakers will be Senator Greg Hembree, Attorney Barbara Blains-Bellamy, Christian Rainey (Executive Director of Real Men against Domestic Violence), South Carolina Legal Services and other community agencies.

SAFE HAVEN 4 CATS holds a volunteer information meeting. 5 p.m. Oct. 11, Barefoot Resort and Golf clubhouse, 4800 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road, North Myrtle Beach. If interested in volunteering, there are many options to help kittens and cats find forever homes.

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.

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

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.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, 864-250-0702 ext. 112 or bbrown@sc.wish.org. Make-A-Wish South Carolina is seeking volunteers to help make wishes come true for children across the state. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed.

THE SOUTH STRAND OPTIMIST CLUB, holds “No More Bullies” poster contest program, 843-235-0671 or mwaltemyer@aol.com. 12:30 -1:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Applewood House of Pancakes, 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield. This program will recognize the creative abilities of middle/intermediate school students in grades 6 – 8 in public and private schools in the South Strand to visually express their feelings through art about “bullying.”

CRUISIN' THE BEACH CAR SHOW, 800-386-4662 or www.BroadwayAtTheBeach.com. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15-17, Broadway at the Beach.

VETERANS OF THE MERCHANT MARINES AND ALL OTHER SERVICES, Noon for lunch; 1 p.m. meeting, Oct. 16, the Veteran’s Café, the Plaza at the back gate intersection of U.S. 17 Bypass and S.C. 707, Myrtle Beach.

ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND BAKE SALE. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Jensen’s Retirement Community, Magnolia clubhouse on Moonshadow Lane, Garden City Beach, enter from either U.S. 17 Business 17 or U.S. 17 Bypass, follow signs. Dozens of tables containing hand made crafts and gifts, silent auction and bake sale, plus a hot dog stand. Ample parking and free admission.

IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY, 843-655-7881. Oct. 16, Bikini Beach Cat Rescue is offering special pricing, $35 spays and $25 neuters. The surgeries are done by experienced local veterinarians; other vaccinations or medications are available at a reduced rate. Call for an appointment.

POPULAR HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS SPAN THREE WEEKENDS, www.oceanlakes.com. Oct. 16-17, Oct. 23-24, and Oct. 30-31, Ocean Lakes Family Campground. If interested in attending, make reservations for a campsite or house rental as soon as possible. There will be spooky tales, pumpkin carving & decorating contest, scavenger hunt and more.

SEAGATE VILLAGE YAK & LEARN CLUB, 843-238-8086. Holding annual craft fair on Oct. 17. If you are a crafter and would like to be in the fair, call for further information.

AUTUMN HARVEST DANCE, 843-903-3765. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 17, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave., N., Myrtle Beach. Steve and Alyce Band with a variety of music for all dance styles.

YARD SALE, held by Academy Players at the AAST Theatre. 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, the front parking lot, Academy for Arts, Science and Technology, 895 International Drive, Myrtle Beach. All money raised will be used to offset expenses of students in the theatre program.

WACCAMAW HEART WALK, 843-282-2903 or Michelle.Bessett@heart.org. Activities will kick off at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, Broadway at the Beach in Celebrity Square. The annual event is a non-competitive, three-mile walk in which teams are created by employees from local companies. Visit www.waccamawheartwalk.org.

RIVER CELEBRATION, 843- 349-4007 or www.winyahrivers.org. 5 p.m. Oct. 18, the Riverside Club on the Waccamaw, S.C. 90, Conway. Heavy appetizers, live music, silent and live auction fun for $35 per person. Call for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER®

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH, 843-839-5400. Class meets 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, Oct. 19-Nov. 16, the Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach.

BOOBASH, cmsckids.org. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23, the Children’s Museum of South Carolina, 2204 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. There will be games, candy, magic of science show and more. $3 per person and free for members. Costumes encouraged.

CONWAY GHOST WALK, Spirits of the Low Country, 843-248-6260 or conwayalive.com. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24, downtown Conway. $15 adults and $7 children 12 and under. Reservations are suggested; tickets can be purchased at box office at the Conway Visitor Center on tour nights. Tours will leave the box office every 15 minutes.

WITCHES' NIGHT. 6 p.m. Oct. 24, the MarshWalk of Murrells Inlet. Celebrate autumn with food and spirits. Proceeds to benefit Help4Kids.

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, 843-235-5555 or 843-365-8617. 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.

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. Oct. 31; Nov. 7; and Dec. 5. Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. $7 admission includes food items, desserts and beverages.

This story was originally published October 7, 2015 at 12:08 PM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."