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

LUNCH OF LOVE. Noon-3 p.m. Feb. 12, Mellow Mushroom, 1571 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.

YOU DINE, WE DONATE, 843-273-0595. Noon-3 p.m. Feb. 12, Mellow Mushroom, 1101 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. Tickets $10 per person with two menu options. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.

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.

FUR-EVER HOME ADOPTION EVENT. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12-14, Pet Smart, North Myrtle Beach. The Humane Society of NMB will offer every dog available to adopt for $30.

LOVE MONSTER AND THE LAST CHOCOLATE STORYTIME, 843- 238-2948 or crm2289@bn.com. 11 a.m. Feb. 13, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Market Common, 3346 Reed St., Myrtle Beach. Activities and coloring to follow.

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.

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. Proceeds benefit South Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Sanctuary.

“HIGH STEPPIN’ COUNTRY” summer revue auditions for singers and dancers age 16-24. 843-450-8414 or 843-450-6917. 10 a.m. Feb. 13, Carolina Forest Performing Arts Academy, 4211 Carolina Exchange Drive, Myrtle Beach.

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.

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.

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.

GRAND STRAND OPTIMIST CLUB, 843-448-4156. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach. Lunch and guest speakers.

THE SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB, 910-575-1109 or www.swbnc.org. 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 11, the fellowship hall, the Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C. Featured speaker will be Ms. Pat Hairston, Program Manager for Canines For Service.

DISABLED VETERANS CONWAY CHAPTER 57, 843-234-0807. 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Conway Senior Center, 1519 Mill Pond Road, Conway.

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

THE IMPRESSIVE STRAND PORCELAIN ART CLUB, 843-237-3315. 10 a.m. second Friday, 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.

THE GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13, the Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Program will be “Facebook and Genealogy” presented by Louis Butler.

PALMETTO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, 843-877-2709 or myrtlebeachafricanviolets@embarqmial.com. Noon-2 p.m. second Saturday, Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14^th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

THE NORTH STRAND SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, 843-399-1342 or www.NorthStrandSquadron.com. Second Saturday. Call for details or go online.

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, 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.

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. 1-4 p.m. Feb. 15, at residence at 4010 Bayfield Loop, Murrells Inlet, off Wachesaw Road, west of U.S. 17. a camellia grafting meeting, to watch the process, take part, or have a grafting done.

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

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.

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.

LITTLE RIVER LIONS, 843-798-2397. 6 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Mulligans, 1389 U.S. 17 N., Little River.

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.

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

CAROLINA FOREST CIVIC ASSOCIATION. 6 p.m. Feb. 17, recreation center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Bring your questions and concerns to discuss crime in Carolina Forest.

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.

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.

CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR MOMS, , 843-668-4225. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, SC Wellness & Fitness Center, 3260 Holmestown Road. $20 yearly fee, $25 month. Free childcare.

CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR SENIORS, 843-668-4225. Noon-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, SC Wellness & Fitness Center, 3260 Holmestown Road. $20 yearly fee, $25 month.

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

▪ Tax preparation assistance with AARP, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 7; no session March 17

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

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

▪ Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15

▪ Coloring for adults, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays

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

▪ Teen Nights, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 23

▪ Adult Artsy Craftsy club: String Art, 1 p.m. Feb. 16

▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

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.

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

▪ Family dance party, 11 a.m. second Friday of each month through April 8, for toddlers through preschool age children

▪ Chapin’s Chapters Book Club, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 16,

▪ 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

▪ 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. 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

▪ Book sale, 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Friday

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

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

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

▪ River Book Club, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17

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

▪ Story time, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, all ages welcome.

▪ Crafters group, 1 p.m. Thursdays

▪ Author Talk, 4 p.m. Feb. 11, author Diane Martin--“Thru My Eyes”.

▪ Friday movie, 4 p.m. Feb. 12

▪ Family craft fun, 4 p.m. Feb. 16

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.

▪ Tree Board Education Service /Learn about Trees on the Beach, 11 a.m. Feb. 11

▪ Heart to Heart Valentine’s program by Lloyd Kaplan and the AristoCats, 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12

▪ 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

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

▪ Gullah in the South by Donald Sweeper, 11 a.m. Feb. 17

▪ Around the World by Kathy Tiso, 3 p.m. Feb. 17

▪ Let’s Talk About It/Theme: “Tell Me About The South” 3 p.m. Feb. 18, March 2, 16

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

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 through May, room A, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP, 843-357-2306, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, NHC HealthCare Garden City, 9405 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. All Parkinson's patients and their caregivers welcome.

MYRTLE BEACH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP, 843-504-8063 or 843-997-9119. 1-3 p.m. second Saturday, AA Health, 4620 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach.

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 843-235-6400. 7 p.m. Mondays, Grace Church Waccamaw in Litchfield Beach. Worldwide, 12-step program and support group for those suffering from any hurt, hangup or habit.

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.

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)

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.

END OF LIFE ISSUES, presented by Danny V. Butler, 803-799-6653, ext. 158. 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 15, the Carolina Forest Branch Library, 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Free seminar.

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.

DINING FOR A CAUSE, 843-357-2433 or www.missrubyskids.net. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Feb. 18, Salt Water Creek Café, 4660 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet. Reservations accepted. A portion of their day’s proceeds will go to support the work of Miss Ruby’s Kids, an early childhood literacy program.

GRADUATION CONCERT by Dino Capone’s School of Rock, 843-222-7155 or Info@DinoCaponesSchoolOfRock.com. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, The House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach. $6 in advance or $10 at the door.

STRANDED SMOCKERS AND STITCHERS, 843-333-8889. 9 a.m. Feb. 19, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. Smocking, heirloom sewing and all types of machine and hand embroidery.

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.

LORD CRAVEN COLONIAL DAMES MEETING, rafb@bellsouth.net or ctidewater@hotmail.com. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20, the Carolina BBQ, 1602 S. College Road, Wilmington, N.C. The speaker will be Lisa Pomeranz.

HELP4KIDS FOOD DRIVE, 843-651-4310. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20, Wal-Mart, S.C. 544, Surfside Beach, Neighborhood Market at Ocean Lakes, and Gator Hole in North Myrtle Beach. We are looking for volunteers; if interested please call.

WACCAMAW ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD MEETING, www.wacg.org. 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, with public welcome for program by Rebecca Zdybel, a local artist and instructor.

BRUNSWICK QUILTERS holds “Charity Sew Day”, 910-233-9582, www.brunswickquilters.com or brunswickquilters@gmail.com. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 23, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 MH Rourk Drive, Shallotte, N.C. Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies. Materials will be provided and lunch.

SENIOR SCAMS, presented by Hanna D. Ross, 843-448-4496. 2 p.m. Feb. 23, conference room, Grissom Campus, First Presbyterian Church. Presentation will cover reducing telemarketing calls, home repair & contractor fraud, assigning a Power of Attorney, and more.

FREE PICKLEBALL DEMONSTRATION, by Rena Grant. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24, Carolina Forest Recreation Center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach.

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.

AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, 843-945-4455. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 27, the Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach . $15 AARP members, $20 for nonmembers.

VETERANS AWARENESS SERIES, 843-918-1295 or felton@chapinlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. March 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 10, 2016 at 11:39 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."