Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
JUST FOR FUN
FRIDAY FILMS, 843-918-1275. 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Friday through Feb. 26, first-floor meeting room, Chapin Memorial Library. Must be 18 years of age or older. Popcorn will be served.
ALL THAT JAZZ, 843-918-1281 or warrington@chapinlibrary.org. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 ,”American Black Musical Influence” and 5 p.m. Jan. 28, “History of Jazz in America”, Chapin Memorial Library, 400-14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Light refreshments served.
DYNASWINGFIT GOLF SCHOOL, instructional golf swing class for seniors, friends and visitors of all ages, 843-602-3118 or www.DynaSwingFit.com. 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 22, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 N. Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. $10 per day; includes a driving range 45% discount card. Register and pay at the clinic and bring your 7-iron or a club is provided.
DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC BY STEVE AND ALYCE, 843-903-3765. 7-10 p.m. Jan. 16, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $7/ includes beverages, bring a snack to share at your table. Call to get your tickets.
BURGESS COMMUNITY HERITAGE NIGHT. 5-7 p.m. Jan. 19, Burgess Elementary School Museum, 9645 Scipio Lane. The evening teaches folks about the history of the Burgess Community. The S.C. Rosenwald Schools traveling exhibit will be on display, Ron Daise will present an oral history, and a living wax museum will take people back in time. Refreshments and gospel music.
BEGINNER BEEKEEPING SHORT COURSE, 843-455-3027, 843-424-9264 or 843-855-4461. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23, Clemson Extension Office, 1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway. $60. Field practical, March 19.
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.
DINING FOR A CAUSE, 843-235-8217. Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and dinner 5-10 p.m. Jan. 14, Bistro 217, 10707 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. A portion of their day’s proceeds to support the work of Miss Ruby’s Kids, an early childhood literacy program. Call for reservations.
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, 843-915-5281. 10 a.m. Jan. 14, the meeting room of the Library, 910 First Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach. A talk and book signing with local author, Roger Quinn. Event is free and open to the public.
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.
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.
STITCHIN’ SISTERS, 843-347-4972. 10 a.m. third Thursday, 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.
CROCHET CLASS, 843-756-8101. 2-4 p.m. every Friday, Little River Library, 4316 Main St., Loris.
STRANDED SMOCKERS AND STITCHERS, 843-333-8889. 9 a.m. third Saturday, 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, 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.
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.
LOW COUNTRY BARBERSHOP CHORUS, seeking men’s voices for chorus, all ages are invited to weekly rehearsals, 843-605-7700. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2061 Glenns Bay Road, west of Surfside Beach.
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.
DISABLED VETERANS CONWAY CHAPTER 57, 843-234-0807. 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Conway Senior Center, 1519 Mill Pond Road, Conway.
THE SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 910-575-1109 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. Featured speaker will be Beth Wood, the North Carolina State Auditor.
THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIONS CLUB, 843-399-6880, 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.
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 1 p.m. meeting is called to order, Jan. 15, the Veteran’s Café, 3544 Northgate Drive, Myrtle Beach.
THE MYRTLE BEACH ORCHID SOCIETY, 910-579-7089 or 843-236-2221. 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17, the Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N. All are welcome. Bring your plants for display. There will be a DVD on caring for orchids.
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LODGE 1111, 843-448-9925. 6:30 p.m. third Monday, 915 Eighth Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.
SEACOAST ANGLERS ASSOCIATION, 843-281-6464. 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, 843-235-3756. 9:30 a.m. third Monday, Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, 24 Commerce Drive, Pawleys Island. Open to the public.
THE GRAND STRAND DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE, 843-235-1328 or 843-655-5654. 6 p.m. third Monday of every month, American Legion Post 178, U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.
THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OF LITTLE RIVER, UNIT 186, 843-283-8825 7 p.m. third Monday of every month, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River. We are open to and welcome all eligible members.
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.
ZONTA CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH, meeting@zontamyrtlebeach.org. 6:15 p.m. third Tuesday, Rossi's, 9636 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Dinner meeting with a speaker. Reservations are required.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, 843-449-0659. 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Myrtle Beach Masonic Lodge, U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach.
MYRTLE BEACH/CONWAY AARP LOCAL CHAPTER #5434, 843-215-4756. 10 a.m., third Tuesday, Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 Carvers St., Myrtle Beach. New members welcome.
AMERICAN LEGION POST # 40, 843-293-6311 or 843-333-6358 or email Shoeclown@aol.com. 7 p.m. third Tuesday, 5811 Creekside Drive, Myrtle Beach.
THE MYRTLE BEACH CAMERA CLUB, dagato@sccoast.net. 7 p.m. third Tuesday, the HTC Building in Carolina Forest, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach. Persons interested in photography are always welcomed. Visit our website at www.mbcameraclub.org.
REEL LADIES MOVIE GROUP, kltreiber316@gmail.com. 2 p.m. third Tuesday of each month, luncheon at a Market Common restaurant, any movie may be viewed at Grand 14 before of after the luncheon. Email 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.
PAWLEYS ISLAND LIONS CLUB, 843-237-8316. 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Hanser House Restaurant, 14360 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island.
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, 843-798-2397. 6 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Mulligans, 1389 U.S. 17 N., Little River. Guests and vacationing Lions welcome.
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.
THE LADIES OF FAITH IS INTERDENOMINATIONAL GROUP, 843-251-1886. 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.
GET ACTIVE
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.
EASY FITNESS, 843-915 5331. 11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, North Strand Park, 120 Highway 57 S., Little River. $20 per month or $45 for three months.
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.
LINE DANCE CLASS, 570-655-1558 or rosaliejack1566@gmail.com. 4:30 p.m. for beginners and 5:30 p.m. intermediate, every Wednesday, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. $3 per class or $5 for both.
VALENTINES TANGO, Learn how to dance the Tango before Valentines Day, 843-798-2639. Classes scheduled 7 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach and Wednesday, Grand Strand Senior Citizens Center, 1268 21st Ave, N., Myrtle Beach. $5 per person. No experience or partner required.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
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.
▪ 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, 843-915-5282. 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Free and open to the public.
▪ Preschoolers story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
▪ Classic movies: Mysteries, 11 a.m. Fridays
▪ Tail waggin’ tutors session, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 16, for ages 5 and older
▪ Story time, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, for babies and toddlers
▪ Coloring for adults, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays
▪ Teen Nights, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays
▪ Adult artsy craftsy club: watercolor coffee mugs, 1 p.m. Jan. 19
▪ Teen movie nights, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19
▪ Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a.m. Jan. 19
▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
▪ SCORE small business workshop, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 20
▪ Shady Litwits book club, 2 p.m. Jan. 21
CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 843-918-1293. 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.
▪ Baby storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 17, for ages 4 to 18 months.
▪ Toddler storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 18
▪ Preschool storytime, 11 a.m. Thursdays through May 19, for ages 3 to 5 years old.
▪ School age storytime, 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays through May 18, for kindergarteners and older children.
▪ Valentine’s book wreath craft, 2 p.m. Jan. 19,
CONWAY LIBRARY, 843-915-7323. 801 Main St.
▪ Bouncing babies, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
▪ Other book club, 6 p.m. third Thursday
▪ 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
▪ Book sale, 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Friday
▪ Baby and tots story time, 10 a.m. every Tuesday
▪ Family reading program, 4 p.m. every Tuesday
▪ Craft hour, 4 p.m. Jan. 14
▪ Timeline exhibit of the life of Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 19-23
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.
▪ Friends of the Library coffee meeting, 10 a.m. Jan. 14
SOCASTEE LIBRARY, 843-215-4700 or socastee library@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.
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.
▪ 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.
BRAIN AND STROKE INJURY SUPPORT GROUP, 260-438-7400 or 843-918-2380. 6:30-8 p.m. second Thursday of each month through May, room A, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle 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.
GRIEF SUPPORT MEETINGS, 843-839-9933. 1:30-2:30 p.m. third Tuesday, 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, 843-907-2217 or 843-833-9588. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3116 Shetland Lane, Unit 34, Myrtle Beach.
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.
THE CONTINUING EDUCATION, ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 910-755-7378. offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment, and academic achievement geared towards adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement, and social interaction. Many small business courses are free due to funding from a Small Business Center grant. For a full schedule of classes, including online courses, go to: www.brunswickcc.edu. Call register.
HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, 843-488-6200 or 843-839-5400 or hcsce.weebly.com. Learn Basic and Advanced Computer Operation, MS Excel, MS Word, and Basic and Advanced Conversational Spanish. Registrations are now being taken at the Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center at 3101 N. Oak St.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS, 336-707-0022. 6 p.m. third Monday of each month, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Free.
UPCOMING
TAI CHI MIND/BODY EXERCISE CLASSES, 843-918-1281. 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 25, Chapin Memorial Library 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. This 13-week introductory course is designed for beginners.
FREE MASSAGE THERAPY WORKSHOP, 843-733-2430 or personalityprism@gmail.com. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, The Well By The Sea, 211 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach. Beyond relaxation and stress relief, come learn about this non-invasive, pleasing way to bolster health.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING CAMP, for ages 10-15. 843-281-3820. 6:45-8:15 p.m. Jan. 26-March 15, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. Participants must attend all classes to be eligible for graduation. Winter registration fee is $25.
SPIRITS OF GIVING, hosted by the Rotary Club of Little River, 843-249-3702 or info@parsonstable.com. 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28, The Parsons Table, 4305 State Road S-26-850, Little River. This event features heavy hors d' oeuvres, wine tastings with additional spirits selections plus a live auction ending with winning bids from a large silent auction. Call or email for tickets. Proceeds benefit four local charities.
MATTHEW BELLAMY PROJECT DINNER and SILENT AUCTION. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, the family life center, First Baptist Church, 200 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach. $8 chicken bog plate includes green beans, bread and tea. The Matthew Bellamy Project is committed to promoting gun safety and preventing unintentional firearm accidents and deaths.
PUZZLE SWAP, anyone interested in swapping jigsaw puzzles, 843-449-0599. 2 p.m. Jan. 28, First Baptist Church, corner of Fourth Ave. N. and U.S. 17 Business, Myrtle Beach. Bring taped or secured boxes and no pieces missing. Please have your puzzles there by 1:45 p.m.
SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAMS presents jazz dinner dance and silent auction, 843-602-9050 or alleypooh70@gmail.com. 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. dinner served, Jan. 30, Ocean Lakes Campground Recreation Center. Dinner provided by Angelo's Steak and Pasta Restaurant, music and dancing all for $15 per person.
JUDY LILLY ART QUILTS AND LECTURE, 843-545-7020, 404-610-5086 or janmc@sc.rr.com. 1 p.m. Jan. 30, Georgetown County Museum, 120 Broad St., Georgetown. Free. Call or email to reserve your seat.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW FUNDRAISER. 6 p.m. Jan. 30, Sea Mist Resort, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $40 per person. Send checks to 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577.
CARD PARTY/LUNCHEON, 399-1501 or 249-3599. Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 1, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 Eighth Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. All types of games welcome. Luncheon choices, door prizes. Open to the public. Proceeds benefit Mobile Meals of the North Strand.
WINTER WARM UP FUNDRAISER, 843-626-3991 or www.grandstrandseniorcenter.org. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 6, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $35 single, $50 couple. Event includes live entertainment, dinner, beer and wine. All proceeds go to Horry County Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals program.
CHOCOLATE FACIAL MASK FOR VALENTINE’S DAY, 843-918-1275. 2 p.m. Feb. 9, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Learn how to make a natural chocolate mask that will revolutionize your skin. Free but registration is required.
CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE FOR THE CREATURES, 843-546-7893. 5-9 p.m. Feb. 13, The Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Road , Socastee. $30 for one, $50 per couple. Festivities include heavy hors d' oeuvres, chocolate candy and desserts, champagne, a limited alcohol selection, entertainment, and a silent auction. Ticket sales limited to 150. Proceeds benefit South Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Sanctuary.
This story was originally published January 13, 2016 at 11:20 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."