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

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES, 843-916-0888 ext. 3234 or https://www.ripleyaquariums.com. 9 a.m. through Dec. 31, Ripley’s Aquarium, 1110 Celebrity Circle, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach. Festival of Trees is included with your regular Aquarium admission.

CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND, 843-281-3803 or www.nmbwonderland.com. 5:30-10:30 p.m. through Dec. 31, the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River. This event offers activities for all ages, hayride light show, pictures with Santa, local talent, arts and crafts and more.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN A WESLEYAN/ARMENIAN BIBLE STUDY, 843-907-2163 or rawlinhb@sccoast.net. Meet on Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 3, at the church building, 8124 Louisville Road, Aynor.

AN EVENING OF ETIQUETTE AND DINING, for children in grades 2-5, 336-239-2347. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach. Topics covered will include proper handshaking, how to set simple and formal tables, identify utensils, learn what to do when eating, how to finish a meal, and proper behavior at the table. $68/person for two hours of instruction, including a four course meal.

MEDICARE WORKSHOP FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS, 843-436-6252 or kives@wrcog.org. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3, Socastee Library, 141 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach. Admission is free but due to limited space, registration is required.

RIVERTOWN REINDEER RACE, 843-650-0145 or drjtroxell@gmail.com. Registration 7-7:45 a.m. Dec. 3, at the Conway Marina Park on Second Avenue, Conway. Entry fee is $25 before Dec. 3 and $30 on race day. Proceeds benefit American Red Cross. Pre-registered participants will receive a specially designed Reindeer Race T-shirt, as long as supplies last. Register online at www.runsignup.com .

REINDEER GAMES, for children ages six to 12. 843-918-2280. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center. The kids will play games, do crafts, watch a movie and eat pizza, while parents can enjoy an evening off to shop or have a night on the town. The fee is $17 city resident/$30 non-city resident.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH WOMAN’S CLUB 22ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOME TOUR, 843-655-2688. 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, four private homes and the NMB Historical Area Museum Decorated for the holiday season. Tour begins at the NMB Museum with complimentary refreshments, bake sale, door prize, and Christmas tree raffle. Tickets $30. Tickets available at North Myrtle Beach Chamber or call 843-504-0032 to purchase. Proceeds benefit local charities. www.northmyrtlebeachwomansclub.com

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM presented by Latta Community Singers. 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, Ellis Performing Arts Center, Latta High School Campus, 618 North Richardson St. and 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Methodist Manor in Florence. All performances are free and reservations are not required.

JACK and ROSALIE DANCES, 570-881-0244 or rosalie182@att.net. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music for dancing until 10 p.m. Dec. 5. Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. $7 admission includes food items, desserts and beverages.

ATALAYA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, Huntington Beach State Park. $3 plus park admission (ages 6 and up). Decorated rooms, live music, holiday crafts for sale, children’s craft room, and refreshments. Event held rain or shine.

“GLORIA” presented by The Chancel Choir, 843-237-2294. 10 a.m. Dec. 6, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 180 St. Paul Place, Pawleys Island. A reception in Berly Hall will follow the concert.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 843-215-0651. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, in the county parking lot across from the Garden City Pier. Music provided by the Seaside Elementary School choir and a visit from Santa Claus.

LOW COUNTRY WARBIRDS, the 48th annual meeting, 843-779-0882, pkdubay78@gmail.com or 843-779-0882, pkdubay78@gmail.com. Noon Dec. 7, Hog Heaven BBQ Restaurant, 7147 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. All former and present day military aviators are welcome to attend.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO HTC. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, HTC store, U.S. 501, across Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Dec. 15, HTC Pine Island Store across from Coastal Grand mall. In exchange for non-perishable food items, a free photo of HTC members and residents will be taken with the HTC Santa Claus.

“PARENTS NIGHT OUT” holiday fun for kids ages 5-12. 843- 281-3744. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center, 1100 Second Ave. S. They will enjoy swimming, games, a pizza dinner, and more. Children must bring their own bathing suits, towels and sneakers. $10 per child for AFC members and $15 per child for nonmembers; registration closes Dec. 9.

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.

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.

HELP4KIDS HOLDS CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE, 843- 651-4310 or info@help4kidssc.org. Volunteers are needed at the Wal-Mart in Surfside Beach and Garden City Beach on Dec. 5 and 12. Two hours shifts are available between 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Reply with the date and shift you would like to volunteer.

PECAN FUNDRAISER, 843-390-8215. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 10 and 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dec. 16 McLeod Loris lobby and McLeod Seacoast lobby. The McLeod Foundation is selling Young Pecan boxes and tins to the public to benefit the Guest House at McLeod in Florence.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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, 843-399-1608 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, 843-450-8393. Noon, first and third Thursdays, Uncle John’s Restaurant, 402 24^th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $10 lunch/tip included.

THE MYRTLE BEACH LIONS CLUB, 843-444-4081, 6:30pm, first and third Thursday each month, Golden Corral, 868 Oak Forest Lane, Myrtle Beach. Visiting Lions and guests welcome.

GRAND STRAND TOASTMASTERS, 843-450-5973 or GrandStrandToastmasters.com.. 7 p.m. meets the first, third and fifth Thursday of every month, First Presbyterian Church, 3801 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING. 10 a.m. Dec. 3, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., Florence (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue). New members and visitors are welcome. Members reminded of the covered dish luncheon.

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, 843-414-4815. 11:30-1:30 p.m. first Friday, HTC Town Centre, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach.

GE RETIREES, 843-280-6353 or 910-579-5838. Meet the first Friday of the month.

THE CONWAY LIONS CLUB, 843-455-4467 or 843-347-4914. 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, 843-293-4403. 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.

DELTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY, 843-650-0571 or 843-450-5550. 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, 843-448-2019. 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, N.C.

BRUNSWICK QUILT GUILD, www.brunswickquilters.com or brunswickquilters@gmail.com. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 MH Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C. Visitors welcome.

COASTAL SKI AND OUTING CLUB, 843-446-2209. second Tuesday. Call for time and location.

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, 843-650-8662. 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.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, 843-449-6807, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach.

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.

BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 910-253-8853 or 910-540-0301. 10 a.m. Dec. 9, Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E Nash St., Southport, N.C. The program will be presented by John Braswell on “The Two Youngest American Revolutionary War Generals - One A Quaker and The Other an Aristocratic Teenager”.

WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS, 843-497-2238.12:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Little Italy, 3001 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.

EASTERN CAROLINA’S UAW RETIREE’S, 843-467-3231 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, 843-651-2258 or 843-997-3134. 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.

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.

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.

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.

PICKLEBALL, 843-449-9622 or www.coastalcarolinaymca.org. 12:30-3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive, Myrtle Beach. Free for Y members, $2 for non-members.

BELLY DANCING CLASSES, 843-449-9622. 4-5 p.m. Dec. 8, YMCA, 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive, Myrtle Beach. $25 for Y members, $35 for potential Y members.

PICKLEBALL CLUB, 843-915-5333. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, South Strand Recreation Center, 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach. $3 to play.

TAI CHI MIND/BODY EXERCISE CLASS, 843-918-1281 or warrington@chapinlibrary.org. 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, Chapin Memorial Library. Free course. Limited to adults, ages 18 and up.

BUCKSPORT LIBRARY, 843-397-1950. 7656 U.S. 701, Conway.

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

▪ Boys reading club, 4-5 p.m. second Thursday, for ages 7-12.

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

▪ Pokémon Club for children and teens, 12:30 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month

▪ Family movie matinees, 11 a.m. first and second Saturday

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

▪ Coloring for adults, 6-7 p.m. Mondays

▪ Teen Nights, 4 p.m. Tuesdays

▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

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.

▪ 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.

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

▪ Santa Claus is coming to the library, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 3

▪ Christmas craft hour, 4 p.m. Dec. 4

▪ Protect Your Christmas - Identity Theft seminar, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 5

▪ Baby and tots story time, 10 a.m. every Tuesday

▪ Family reading program, 4 p.m. every Tuesday

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. Snacks will be provided.

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

▪ Coffee with Friends a talk/book signing with author Robert Lamb , 10 a.m. Dec. 3

▪ Special holiday story time hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9, for children of all ages

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 winter story time, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3

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

▪ Classic Christmas movie festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7

▪ Friends of Surfside Library book sale, 3:30 p.m. members and 4-6 public sale, Dec. 9

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.

WACCAMAW REGIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 843-436-6144. 1-2 p.m. first Friday, Grand Strand Senior Center 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Third Tuesday, North Strand Senior Center 2309 Watertower Road, Longs and last Wednesday, Belin United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.

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.

AL-ANON, 843-450-5620. 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway.

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

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.

VETERANS AWARENESS SERIES, 843-918-1295. 1- 3 p.m. Dec. 7, second floor conference room, Chapin Memorial Library. Topics include counseling, re-entry, housing, mental health, education, compensation and employment. Reservations appreciated, not required.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION hosts open house meeting, 910-253-2670. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Ocean Isle town hall, Three West Third St. This meeting will offer citizens an opportunity to provide valuable information and feedback to parks and recreation representatives and park planners about the future development at Ocean Isle Beach Park.

“THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS”, 843-650-2829. 7 p.m. Dec. 10, the Robert S. Weeks activity center on the campus of Calvary Christian School, 4511 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach. The production will include drama and music performed by the students and faculty of Calvary Christian School as well as a live nativity. Free but we will receive an offering to help defray the costs of production.

GREEK-AMERICAN HOLIDAY BAKE SALE, 843-497-5607; 843-272-2672 or mbphiloptochos@gmail.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, inside the hall, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 3301 33rd Ave. N., off U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach. Delicious Greek pastries, holiday cakes, breads, and more.

USA DANCES, 570-881-0244. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. music until 10 p.m. Dec. 12, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. Bring a dish to share for the community table, beverages provided. Members $7 and non-members $9.

ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND CAMP, brought to you by SOS Autism Health Care, Inc. and The Bunnelle Foundation, 843-283-3033 or diane.owens@sos-healthcare.com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 12, Georgetown Disabilities and Special Needs/The Cooper Center, 95 Academy Ave., Georgetown. Activities will include inflatable’s, arts and crafts, music and lunch will be provided. Free event but must RSVP by Dec. 4.

GOLFERS COME PLAY: Carolina Forest Civic Association and Horry County Fire Rescue Volunteers Golf Tournament, 917-215-4555 or btr127@aol.com. 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start, Dec. 12, River Oaks Golf Course.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH COMMUNITY BAND, provides a free performance of Christmas songs, 843-280-5594. 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road. Soprano, Joy Jordan, will be singing with the band, and there will be a special guest appearance by the Tuba Christmas ensemble.

SANTA’S BREAKFAST, 843-946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org. 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 23, The Children’s Museum of South Carolina, 2204 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Guests will enjoy a seasonal breakfast, create ornaments in the magical workshop, take a photo with the jolly ole elf and experience more festive fun and games. $6 for members and $12 for non-members and can be purchased online.

KNITTING/CROCHET CLUB, 910-471-7498 after 3 p.m.; before 3 p.m. 910-253-2670. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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.

BELLS FOR CHRISTMAS, a play with mystery, comedy and romance, 843-344-3312. 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 19 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Winyah Auditorium, 1200 Highmarket St, Georgetown. $12 per adult, $8 for students. Call to purchase ticket.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AND DANCE, 843-903-3765. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $25 per person; music by Harlequin, assorted beverages, snacks and more. Deadline to purchase tickets is Dec. 28.

This story was originally published December 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."