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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.

BEGINNER BEEKEEPING SHORT COURSE, 843-455-3027, 843-424-9264 or 843-855-4461. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 23, Clemson Extension Office, 1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway. $60. Field practical, March 19.

ANTIQUE FAIR, 843-915-5281 or www.horry.lib.sc.us. 10 a.m. Feb. 4, meeting room, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. You are invited to bring one or two items for him to appraise free. This event is free and open to the public.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD. 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., (corner of Third 3rd Loop Road and Marsh Avenue), Florence. The program will be presented by Jennifer Amor, internationally known quilt artist, teacher, author, and designer. New members and visitors are welcome.

CCU HEAD FOOTBALL COACH JOE MOGLIA TO SPEAK, 843-281-2662 or www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com. 7:45 a.m. Feb. 5, the conference center, Barefoot Resort, 2250 Premier Resorts Blvd., North Myrtle Beach. $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Call or go online to purchase tickets.

LITTLE PRINCESS BALL, 910-457-3494 or 910-253-2670, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 6, held in two locations at the Brunswick Center in Southport and at the South Brunswick Islands Center in Carolina Shores. Tickets are $10 per person; on sale through Feb. 5. Open to girls in kindergarten through fifth grade accompanied by an adult male role model.

LIONS IN BLUE & GRAY, 843-915-5320 or HCGMuseum@horrycounty.org. 1 p.m. Feb. 6, McCown Auditorium, The Horry County Museum, 805 Main St., Conway. This locally produced film, tells the story of generals Joshua Chamberlain and Stonewall Jackson. Free and open to the public.

COMMISSIONER CHARLES GAUSE NO. 433 CHAPTER OF THE US DAUGHTERS OF 1812. 11 a.m. Feb. 6, Brunswick Town, Brunswick County, NC. Jim McKee will be the keynote speaker. The public is cordially invited to attend.

SILLY WONDERFUL YOU STORYTIME, 843-238-2948 or crm2289@bn.com. 11 a.m. Feb. 6, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Market Common, 3346 Reed St., Bldg A-2, Myrtle Beach.

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.

MARSHI GRAS ON THE MARSHWALK. 5-6:35 p.m. registration at the Wicked Tuna, 7 p.m. costume parade begins and runs through the MarshWalk ending at Bovines, Feb. 9. Costume winners announced at 8:30 p.m. The restaurants will offer special menus for food and drinks with a Louisiana flair.

THE BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 910-253-8853 or 910-540-0301. 10 a.m. Feb. 10, Brunswick Electric Company, 795 Ocean Highway, Shallotte, N.C. Program presented by Liza Pomeranz on colonial cooking. Bring a bag lunch to the meeting.

GIVE SUPPORT

SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT, 843-340-9727. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 6, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 N. Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. Meals $6; beverages and raffle tickets for Valentine’s basket also for sale. The benefit by Claude and Virginia Vincent will help their daughter, Pam Rothell – scheduled for a four-month stay in Indianapolis, for transplant of her liver and maybe other organs.

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.

ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER, held by The North Myrtle Beach Lions Club. 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 9, the Golden Griddle Pancake House, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 children. All proceeds will support the program with eye glasses and hearing aids for the less fortunate in the community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CIVAL WAR ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 1026, Rough and Readys of Myrtle Beach, 843-399-1608 or www.horrryroughandreadyscamp1026.com. 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, True BBQ, 364 Robert Grissom Parkway and Pine Island Road, Myrtle Beach. Activities include: cemetery cleanup, lectures, historical outings. The S.C.V. is an historical honor society and nonprofit organization.

MYRTLE BEACH KIWANIS, 843-450-8393. Noon, first and third Thursdays, Uncle John’s Restaurant, 402 24th 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.

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.

THE GRAND STRAND CAMELLIA SOCIETY, 843-995-1256. 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8, the Waccamaw Neck Library in Litchfield Beach. Program will be live demonstrations on grafting your camellias. Guests and visitors are welcome.

ORDER OF THE AMARANTH, 843-361-9619. 7:30 p.m. second Monday, Socastee Masonic Lodge, Butler Road, Myrtle Beach

LE LECHE LEAGUE OF THE PEE DEE, 843-360-0101. 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, 843-650-7615. 1 p.m. second Mondays, Surfside Methodist Church, U.S. 17 Business and 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach. Guests welcome.

THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIONS CLUB, 843-399-6880, 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of each month, Boulineau’s, 212 Sea Mountain Highway, Cherry Grove, in upstairs conference room. Visiting Lions and guests welcome. Visiting Lions and guests welcome. Visiting Lions and guests welcome.

RIVERTOWN TOASTERS-CONWAY, 843-957-1727. 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Conway Library, 801 Main St.

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.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, 843-449-6807, 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, 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.

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, 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.

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.

GRAND STRAND STRUTTERS, 843-497-0470. 6-7 p.m. class, 7-9 p.m. dancing Thursdays, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $5 per person.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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

▪ Classic movies: Romances, 11 a.m. Fridays

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

▪ 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

▪ Valentine book and cook club for children, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8

▪ Travelogues, 11 a.m. Mondays through Feb. 29

▪ Teen Nights, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays

▪ Fiction Writers’ club meeting, 11 a.m. Feb. 9

▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

▪ LegoNeers club for children, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, for children 5-12 years old

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

▪ Preschool storytime, 11 a.m. Thursdays through May 19, for ages 3 to 5 years old.

▪ Rumpelstiltskin puppet show, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 4 and 11 a.m. Feb. 5, for ages 3-7 years old

▪ Friday films, 1:30 p.m., popcorn supplied

▪ Baby storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 17, for ages 4 to 18 months.

▪ End or life issues - free legal clinic, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9

▪ Toddler storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 18

▪ School age storytime, 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays through May 18, for kindergarteners and older children.

▪ Let’s Talk About It - discussion series, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 17

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

▪  Zen Creations adult coloring, noon-2 p.m. Saturdays

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

▪ Valentine bingo, 4 -5 p.m. Feb. 9

▪ 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 ages 3 to 5.

▪ Coffee with friends, 10 a.m. Feb. 4

▪ Movie Monday, 4 p.m. Mondays, all ages welcome. Snacks will be provided.

▪ AARP tax prep assistance 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 29

▪ ”Wii” Love Our First Responders, 4 p.m. Feb. 9, for ages 9-18

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

▪ Financial series: Getting Debt Under Control, 11 a.m. Feb. 10

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.

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

▪ Tax preparation - AARP: 1-5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and VITA: 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays

▪ Baby/toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17, 24

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.

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.

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.

FREE TAX PREPARATION, volunteers will do your basic income tax return for free if your make less than $53,000. Volunteers will be at the following sites through April 13.

▪ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays, Conway Library, 801 Main St., Conway

▪ By appointment only, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive,

▪ 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

▪ 4:30 – 7 p.m. Wednesdays Little River Goodwill, 2321 S.C. 9 E., Longs,

▪ 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 2-7 p.m. Thursdays, Coastal Carolina University, Wall Building Room 204 (closed during spring break March 7 -11)

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.

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

THE GRAND STRAND SHELL CLUB, gsshellclub@aol.com. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, the Tupelo Bay Golf Course clubhouse.

LUNCH OF LOVE. Noon-3 p.m. Feb. 12, Mellow Mushroom, 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Grand Strand Humane Society or at the door. Proceeds benefit the shelter.

KIDS-ONLY VALENTINES SLEEPOVER AT AQUARIUM , 910-772-0500 or ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 6 p.m. choose between Feb. 12 or Feb. 13, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. $55 per child; for ages 5 to 12. Event includes playing games, crafts, animal programs, activities, dinner, snacks and breakfast.

MY FUNNY VALENTINE“ presented by the Carolina Master Chorale concert, 843- 444-5774 or ww.carolinamasterchorale.com. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach; 4 p.m. Feb. 13, Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach; and 4 p.m. Feb. 14, Trinity Church, 3000 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. $20 adults, $15 seniors/veterans, $5 students up to 22 years old, free for children under 12. Call for tickets or visit website.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HERITAGE BRASS BAND COMMUNITY CONCERT, MKruea@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or Kema.Faulk@VisitMyrtleBeach.com. 4 p.m. Feb. 13, Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Tickets are free to the public, 2 per person, available at Myrtle Beach City Hall, 937 Broadway St. and Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1200 N. Oak St.

GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. second Saturday, Chapin Memorial Library.

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.

THE KAYAK CLASS, 843-281-3743 or jachilders@nmb.us. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15, March 14, April 11, the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center. $35 for AFC members and $45 for nonmembers. The class will cover boat orientation, selecting the right boat, boater safety, paddling techniques, choosing the right accessories, and more. The class includes classroom and pool work.

2016 TURF SCHOOL, 843-365-6715 or gfrrstr@clemson.edu. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 16, the Horry County Extension Service Office, 1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway. Lunch will be provided. $75, registration required. If you manage grounds, lawns, recreational parks, sports fields, or for sod production, this workshop is for you.

CLEMSON GARDENING 101. 10 a.m. Feb. 18, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. Sponsored by the Ralph Magliette Senior Citizens Committee. Free to attend, no registration required.

PRESIDENT’S DAY DANCE, 843-903-3765. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 20, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Music provided by duo, Karen and Carl. Tickets are $7; available at center.

SAFE AND SMART BOATING COURSE, 843-399-1342 or www.northstrandsquadron.com. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27, the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center at 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach. Coffee, donuts and a light lunch will be provided. Only cost is for the book. Register online.

WINTER SWIM LESSONS OFFERED FOR KIDS AND ADULTS, 843-281-3737. Two sessions, Feb. 27-April 9 and April 16-May 21, NMB Aquatic and Fitness Center, North Myrtle Beach. Prices vary.

VETERANS AWARENESS SERIES, 843-918-1295 or felton@chapinlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. Mar. 7, April 4, June 6, Aug. 1, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5, second-floor, large conference room, Chapin Library. Topics include counseling, re-entry housing, mental health, education, and employment. Call to reserve your space.

This story was originally published February 3, 2016 at 10:17 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."

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