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

ANNUAL QUILT GALA, 843-915-5320 or hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 26, 27, Ocean Lakes Family Campground. $5 adult; children under 12 and students with ID are free. The event includes demonstrations, door prizes, quilting vendors and more.

NEW YORK MOHAWK VALLEY GET TOGETHER. 3 p.m. Feb. 27, Slammerz Bar & Grill, 2132 U.S. 17 Business, Garden City Beach

DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION STORYTIME, 843-238-2948 or crm2289@bn.com.11 a.m. Feb. 27, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, the Market Common, 3346 Reed St., 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.

EASTERN CAROLINA HOMELESSNESS ORGANIZATION SEMINAR, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 10 a.m.-noon March 2, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Stephen Stevens will be giving a seminar about the ECHO program and give a brief overview of life after the military. Registration is appreciated, not required.

DONNA’S CAT SANCTUARY/COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE FUNDRAISER, 843-685-1023, 843- 294-2139 or 843-997-8701. 2-5 p.m. Feb. 28, the Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, near the Socastee swing bridge. Tickets are $35, includes complete meal of roasted pork and more, entertainment by Elvis ‘n Friends, starring Lucky Jackson and Rooster Jazz, Chinese and silent auctions and 50/50.

“WE CARE“ LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW, presented by North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club, 843-283-2815. 11 a.m. Feb. 27, Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Silent auction, raffle, door prizes and more. Proceeds used to purchase beach wheelchairs to be used by residents and visitors of the city of North Myrtle Beach.

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.

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.

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.

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 STAMP CLUB, 843-347-0087 or lilfort@sccoast.net. 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21^st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

PERCEPTOR PI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI meets the first Tuesday of the month. Call 843-215-4894 for time and location.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA GRAND STRAND CHAPTER. www.grandstrandmoaa.com or gyoungman@sc.rr.com. 6 p.m. meetings first Tuesday of every month.

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.

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.

FREE SELF DEFENSE CLASS, 843-668-4225 or www.SCWellnessAndFitnessCenter.com. First Wednesday of each month, SC Wellness & Fitness Center, 3260 Holmestown Road, Myrtle Beach. Also have other classes for circuit training machines, accept silver sneakers for 65 and older; prime for 18-64 years old.

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

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

▪ 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

▪ 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

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

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

▪ Reel Reads Book & Movie club, 3:30 p.m. for the movie; 5:30 p.m. for the discussion, Feb. 29

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

▪ Travelogues, 11 a.m. Feb. 29

▪ 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

▪ 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.

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

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

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

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

▪ Crafters group, 1 p.m. Thursdays

▪ Saturday family movie, 11 a.m.

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.

▪ 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 ages 3 months to 3 years.

▪ Journey’s Book club, 3 p.m. Feb. 25

▪ SCORE: How to Start A Business workshop, 3 p.m. Feb. 26

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

▪ Lego Club, 4 p.m. March 1, for ages 4 and up and their parents

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

▪ Home school lunch bunch, Noon March 2, for homeschoolers of all ages

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

▪ 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.

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)

COFFEE WITH FRIENDS, 843-915-5281. 10 a.m. March 3, meeting room, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Guest speaker will be Mark A. Stevens, Executive Editor of the South Strand News Group.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 2-3:30 p.m. March 3, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Registration appreciated, not required.

“CLIP & CHIP“ FUNDRAISER, to benefit the LoVe Pet Clinic and Angel Dog Acres Rescue, 843-997-0814 or 843-390-2648. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4, LoVe Pet Clinic, 8716 S.C. 90, Longs.Grooms, $35 dog and $45 cat (includes bath and nails); Baths, $20 dogs or $25 cats. $10 nail trimmings. Micro chipping of all pets available on site. All proceeds will help us spay/neuter more pets.

MURRELLS INLET DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE, 843-651-7979 or 843-651-5099. 7-10 p.m. March 4, Belin Family Life Center, U.S. 17 Business. $25 per couple; $30 for more than one daughter. Tickets available at Belin Church Office and Lee’s Inlet Apothecary.

AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 5, $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. 843-945-4455 to reserve your seat

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE’S “A Taste of Passion,” including wine, vocal performances, and auctions, 843-444-5774 or www.carolinamasterchorale.com. 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 5, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, Myrtle Beach. $40 individual or $75 couple. Call for more details.

WACCAMAW CONFERENCE: WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN YOUR WATERSHED, www.winyahrivers.org. 8:30 a.m. doors open for registration; 9 a.m. welcome; 9:15 a.m. concurrent sessions begin; ends at 12:30 p.m. March 5, HGTC Grand Strand Conference Center, 950 Crabtree Lane, Building 600, Myrtle Beach. The annual educational conference for the public focused on the importance of our natural resources and efforts to protect them. $10 non-Riverkeeper member; $5 Riverkeeper member. For pre-registration and more information; visit website.

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.

FINANCIAL LITERACY 4-session series, 843-918-1295 or reference@chapinlibrary.org. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Reserve your place at least one week in advance by email. March 7, Introduction to Financial Terms; March 21, Managing Debt; April 4, Using Credit; and April 18, Making a Budget.

“BOUNTIFUL BOWLS“ SOUP DINNER, 843-280-1023 or 843-249-9384 or l​rumchurchblast@gmail.com​. 5-7 p.m. March 9, life center, Little River United Methodist Church. Homemade soup in an original pottery bowl that you choose and keep, bread, homemade desserts and beverage. $20 per person; must purchase in advance. All proceeds go to life center debt. Tickets also available in the church office.

SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, 843-241-3155. 6 p.m. gates open; 8 p.m. performance begins, March 11-12, RES-LES Farms, 1208 Gilbert Road, Conway.

THE KAYAK CLASS, 843-281-3743 or jachilders@nmb.us. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 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.

“A ROCKING GOOD TIME DANCE PARTY” hosted by Brunswick County Literacy Council, 910-754-7323 or www.bcliteracy.org. 6 p.m. March 19, the Brunswick Community College, south campus, on U.S. 17, near mile marker 3. Featuring Mike Monetti and The Band of Gold. Tickets can be purchased on website or at the BCLC, 282 Ocean Highway E., Supply, NC

“CELEBRATING THE ROARING ’20S“ North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Chamber annual gala, www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com, 6-11 p.m. March 19, North Myrtle Beach Plantation, 718 North Beach Blvd. $75 ticket; cash bar. RSVP to website.

This story was originally published February 24, 2016 at 6:26 AM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."