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

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP CLASS, 843-248-2143 or jeanettebrown37@yahoo.com. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through May 19. $30 per student. Pre-registration requested, via http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/55190

“PURSES WITH PURPOSE” Charity Event, Hosted by the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s. 843-249-9236 or www.northmyrtlebeachwomansclub.com. 6 p.m. April 7, Marina Inn Grande Dunes, 8121 Amalfi Place, Myrtle Beach. $60, including dinner buffet.

CLEMSON GARDEN CLASS 101, 484-269-3003 or junewoods@me.com. 1 p.m. April 7, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, 829 N. Pine Drive, Surfside Beach. The instructor for the class will be Gary Forestor. All town residents, local area residents and senior citizens are invited to attend this free class.

COFFEE WITH FRIENDS, 843-915-7451. 10 a.m. April 7, meeting room, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S. Guest speaker will be author, Jim R. Rogers.

MERCHANT MARINE MEMORIAL UNVEILING. 10:30 a.m. April 8, War Bird Park, 564 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach.

THE WACCAMAW SPORTS CLASSIC, 843-436-6123 or kives@wrcog.org. April 8, Coastal Carolina University. Event for active seniors ages 50-100+; includes softball throw, horseshoes, corn hole, shuffle board, bocce ball, pickleball, track and field events, and a golf tournament. $6 includes lunch.

SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL, lcherbsociety.info. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 8, 9, Inlet Culinary Garden, 5071 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Murrells Inlet. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Low Country Herb Society’s Scholarship/Grant fund.

LECTURE BY CAPT’N. SANDY VERMONT, 843-915-5320 or HCGMuseum@horrycounty.org. 1 p.m. April 9, McCown Auditorium, 805 Main St., Conway. Free and open to the public.

THE EACH ONE TEACH ONE CHOIR CHALLENGE, 843-516-3422. 6 p.m. April 9, Wheelwright Auditorium, Coastal Carolina University. Come hear inspiring music by great choirs to help inspire young minds. Call for tickets.

RUN INTO THE FUTURE WITH A TASTY FINISH, hgtc.edu. Race starts at 9 a.m. April 9, 950 Crabtree Lane, HGTC Grand Strand Campus near The Market Common. A 5k wellness run, with blood-pressure checks and freshly made smoothies, is the inaugural event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Horry Georgetown Technical College. $20, includes T-shirt, participation items and refreshments. Children may run for free.

WACCAMAW ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD, 843 446-3830 or www.artsyparksy.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 9, 10, June 11, 12, Oct. 8, 9, and Nov. 5, 6, Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Highway and April 16, 17, Nov. 12, 13, Valor Park, 1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Typical art will include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. No admission charge.

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

THE COASTAL 4-H OF PAWLEYS ISLAND, 843-359-0987. 6-8 p.m. April 12, Pawleys Island Community Church, 72 True Blue Drive. Guest Speaker Lt. Kim Leverich with the Department of Natural Resources. Open to males and females ages 9 to 18 years old.

ALL MOUNTAINEERS AND NEWCOMERS WELCOME TO LUNCH, 843-497-2238. 12:30 p.m. April 13, Chili’s, 4401 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.

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.

▪ 843-249-6643 or blaney3160@gmail.com. Doors open 10 a.m., games start at noon every Monday and Wednesday; American Legion Post 186, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River. All proceeds are donated to various charities.

BASKETS OF BLESSINGS, 843-385-0556. Through May 1. Leyci is collecting personal care items for under served women in the community. Items needed are basic toiletries, oral hygiene products, feminine care items, beauty and hair care, and personal hygiene articles.

PIG PICK-IN FUNDRAISER, 843-693-1305, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 9, 538 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach near U.S.501 at corner of ShannaDora. $8 per plate. Pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, bread. Dine in, carry out, or delivery of 7 or more. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Renaissance’s Racepath Summer Camp and the new building fund.

DINING FOR A CAUSE, 843-235-8008 or 843-436-7197. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. April 13, Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que, 12827 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. A portion of their day’s proceeds to support the work of Miss Ruby’s Kids.

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.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 843-756-1795. 12:30 p.m. every Thursday, Little River area. Call for information.

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.

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.

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 24^th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $10 lunch/tip included.

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

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.

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

THE GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. April 9, the Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Our program will be “Passenger Lists” by Clair Fleming. Free.

GRAND STRAND GENEALOGY CLUB, 843-267-8157 or genieclub2002@yahoo.com. 10:30 a.m. second Saturday, Chapin Library, 400 14th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

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 of every month. Call for details or go online

LUNCH CLUB, 843-651-9505 or stanbar3@sccoast.net. Noon Mondays, Soho 544 Restaurant, 1300 S.C. 544, Conway. Guest speakers.

THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIONS CLUB, 843-399-6880. 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday, upstairs conference room, Boulineau’s, 212 Sea Mountain Highway, Cherry Grove Section, North Myrtle Beach.

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 Monday, Surfside Methodist Church, U.S. 17 Business and 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach. Guests welcome.

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

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.

MAHJONG CLUB, 843-915-5280 or 843-205-5280. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive.

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

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 website www.coastalcarolinacameraclub.org.

The $URFSIDE $EANOTES INVESTMENT CLUB, 843-650-8662. 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Surfside Beach area.

PINK WARRIOR SISTERS, 910-575-2703. 2 p.m. second Tuesday, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

THE CHANTICLEER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING, 4 p.m. April 12, the Adkins Fieldhouse Hall of Fame.

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.

THE XI ALPHA CHI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 843-458 3500. 6:30 p.m. April 13. Call for more information.

THE BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 910-253-8853 or 910-540-0301. 10 a.m. April 13, The Reserve, St. James Plantation, Route 211, Southport, N.C. Pat Gooding will speak on the Daughters of Liberty.

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.

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 or 843-915-5280. 1 p.m. Mondays, Surfside Beach Library, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach.

KNITTING CLUB. 1-3 p.m. Mondays, 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.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD, 9:30 a.m. April 7, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue) Florence. The program will be a presentation of threads and their proper uses, by Jane Garrison.

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. Fridays, 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.

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 inter mediate 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.

SILVER SNEAKER CLASSES, 843-995-3348. Class times and types vary. The Academy of Dance and Fine Arts, 304 S.C. 90 E., Unit D-1, Little River.

WEDDING DANCE CLASSES, 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $5; no partner or experience needed

CRUISE DANCE CLASSES, 843-798-2639. 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $5; no partner or experience needed.

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.

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

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

▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

▪ LegoNeers club, 4:30 p.m. second Wednesday, for children 5-12 years

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. through April 29, popcorn supplied

▪ Family dance party, 11 a.m. second Friday of each month through May 13, for toddlers through preschool age children

▪ Sensory friendly Saturdays, 11 a.m. second Saturday,

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

▪ Fiction writers’ club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12,

▪ Genealogy 101, 2 p.m. April 12

▪ S.C. State Bar Legal clinics, 6:30 p.m. April 12

▪ 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 9:30 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

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, 843-915-7453. 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. April 7, guest author Jim Rogers

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

▪ Library sale, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. April 11, 12

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

▪ Peanut butter and jelly day, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. April 14

SOCASTEE LIBRARY, 843-215-4700 or socastee library@horrycounty.org. 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

▪ “Forever Young” young adult book club, 5 p.m. first Monday of every month, for ages 15 to 20 years.

▪ 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. April 7, 11

▪ Let’s Talk About It!: The Secret Life of Bees, 3 p.m. April 7

▪ Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through April 28, for ages 3-5

▪ British Invasion: Shakespeare, 9 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. April 8

▪ Baby and toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through April 27, for ages birth to 2

▪ Book sale, 3:30 p.m. members; 4 p.m. public, April 13

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.

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.

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.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS, sponsored by DHEC and local veterinarians, www.scdhec.gov/rabies. Won’t exceed $10 per pet, dogs must be on a leash, cats must be in a box or carrier.

▪ 9-11 a.m. April 9, Carolina Forest Veterinary Hospital, 209 Ronnie Court, Myrtle Beach

▪ 9 a.m.-noon April 9, VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital, 4808 U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach

▪ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 9, Tamroc Kennels, 201 Bush Drive, Myrtle Beach

▪ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 9, Ark Animal Hospital, 1011 Sixth Ave. N. ext., Surfside Beach

▪ 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9, Altman Animal Hospital, 246 Ninth Ave. ext., Aynor

▪ Noon-1 p.m. April 9, Animal Hospital, 2501 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach

▪ Noon-2 p.m. April 9, Veterinary Clinic, 708 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

▪ 2 p.m. April 9, Cool Springs Farm Supply, 3291 S.C.319, Aynor

▪ 4 p.m. April 9, Bayboro Clover Farm, 3742 Green Sea Road S., Loris

▪ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12, Horry County Animal Care Center, 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway

▪ 10 a.m.-noon April 13, Meadowlawn Animal Services #1, 715 U.S. 701 S., Loris

▪ 10 a.m.-noon April 13, Meadowlawn Animal Services #2, 2350 U.S. 501 E., Conway

▪ 2-4 p.m. every Monday through Thursday in April, Cat’s Meow Veterinary Hospital, 4720 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach (dogs welcome)

▪ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every Monday through Friday in April, Coastal Animal Rescue, 1288 Limestone St., Murrells Inlet

▪ 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. every Saturday in April, Coastal Animal Rescue, 1288 Limestone St., Murrells Inlet

▪ 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday in April, Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave., MyrtleBeach

▪ 8 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday in April, Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave., MyrtleBeach

COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS, 910-575-5999. 10 - 11 a.m. April 14, Sunset River Marketplace art gallery, 10283 Beach Drive SW, (Highway 179), Calabash, N.C. Guest speaker is Diane DeVaughn Stokes (Floating On Air: A Broadcasting Love Affair). Free event.

“HELLO SPRING“ dance with music by Sandy and Joe, 843-903-3765. 7-10 p.m. April 16, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $7 each; available at the center.

PIG PICKING FUNDRAISER. Noon April 16, VFW POST 10420, 4359 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet. $7 per person; includes pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, and dessert. Music by The Coastal Boys. Open to the public

STRANDED SMOCKERS AND STITCHERS, 843-333-8889. 9 a.m. April 16, Surfside Civic Center, 499 Spanish Oak Drive, Surfside Beach. Guests welcome.

WOOFSTOCK, 843-839-2837 or terry.johnson@stickyfingers.com. All day, April 16, Sticky Fingers, Music starts at 1 p.m., art, food and dog friendly. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Grand Strand Humane Society.

“SOUTHERN CHARM” annual garden party fundraiser, www.missrubyskids.net. 2-5:30 p.m. April 17, lawn of the historic Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front St., Georgetown. Proceeds benefit Miss Ruby’s Kids.

QUILTS OF VALOR FUNDRAISER, 843-232-8387. Noon April 17, The Veterans Cafe & Grille, 3544 Northgate Drive, Myrtle Beach. All you can eat burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, chips, soft drinks and water. Door prizes, silent auction, music and more. $10, adult; $5, 5-12 years old and free under 4.

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. April 18, Making a Budget.

CONWAY COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DATES, 843-488-1950 or www.ConwayParksandRecreation.com. 4-5:30 p.m. April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, and Oct. 20. The event is presented by Conway Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

THE FAST AND THE FURRIEST 5K RUN/WALK, 843-458-6487. 7:30-8:45 a.m. packet pickup; 9 a.m. 5K begins, April 23, at East Bay Park in Georgetown. $30 individual, teams $25 per person, $20 12 and under, $45 race day registration. Proceeds benefit Saint Frances Animal Center.

MCLEOD LORIS FITNESS CHALLENGE, 843-390-8325 or www.itsyourrace.com. 8 a.m. race day begins; 8:10 a.m. 5K run/walk and the 1-mile fun run begins, April 23, Center for Health & Fitness, 3207 Casey St., Loris. $20 register before April 16, $17 for McLeod employees and military personnel, $25 day of race. Fun run race is $5 for individual or $10 for family.

EARTH DAY MUSIC FEST AND 5K, wellnesscouncilsc@yahoo.com or scwellnesscouncil.org. 8 a.m. April 23, Barefoot Resort and Marina. Registration is $25 and closes at 11:59 a.m. April 21. To register to race visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthMyrtleBeach/TheWellnessCounci lforSCEarthDay5K. All proceeds benefit The Wellness Council for S.C.

THE STARFISH GALA FUNDRAISER, 843-369-0200 or waccamawyouthcenter14@gamil.com. 6-10 p.m. May 6, Pine Lakes Country Club. $75 per person or $125 per couple. Proceeds benefit Waccamaw Youth Center in Conway; a home for boys ages 10-21 that have been abused and abandoned.

This story was originally published April 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM with the headline "Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area."