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

MUSIC ON MAIN CONCERT SERIES, www.parks.nmb.us. 7-9 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 1, the Horseshoe on Main Street at the Harold Bessent Band Stand, North Myrtle Beach. Free concert. Carolina Breakers perform. Bring your beach chair.

2016 BURGESS SUMMER FEST, 843-957-5104 or boaypevents@gmail.com 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 30, Burgess Community Center, 10299 S.C. 707, Myrtle Beach. Live entertainment, games, waterslide, petting zoo, food, vendors, and bingo. $15 adults; $10 kids 6-12, military and seniors; free children 5 and under.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER DAY CAMP, 843-283-3033 or diane.owens@sos-healthcare.com. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 30, Georgetown Disabilities and Special Needs/The Cooper Center, 95 Academy Ave. Georgetown. Call or email to reserve your spot.

AMERICAS BOATING COURSE, 434-944-2009 or sharonpayne430@aol.com. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. July 30, Fire Station #6, 970 38th Ave. N. This introductory/refresher course is free or get course material $40.

SUNDAY SERENADES, 843-650-9548 or dellis@surfsidebeach.org. 2-5 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 25, the Veterans Park, Surfside Drive. Bring your beach chairs, and picnic lunch to enjoy the music.

LEARN ABOUT MYSTERIES OF THE SEA, 910-579-1016 or www.MuseumPlanetarium.org. 6 p.m. Mondays during summer. The Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Admission is free for members; non-member all-day admission $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, $7.50 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 843-272-3000. 7 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Interactive Dinner Theater at House of Blues, 4640 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach. On Tuesday and Thursday, “Wedding Bells for a Southern Belle”.

SURFSIDE BEACH FARMERS MARKET. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. every Tuesday through Oct. 25, corner of Surfside and Willow Drives. A representative from Clemson University Extension will be at the markets to answer your gardening questions.

SERVING LUNCHES, 843-651-6900. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, VFW Post 10420, 3459 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. Open to the public.

VETERANS AWARENESS SERIES, 843-918-1295 or felton@chapinlibrary.org. 1-3 p.m. 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.

"GEMS FROM GEORGETOWN DIGITAL COLLECTION" 843-545-7020. 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Georgetown County Museum, 120 Broad St., Georgetown. Free for members; $5 for non-members.

CONWAY SUPERSTAR COMPETITION RETURNS, 843-488-1950 or www.ConwayParksandRecreation. Auditions held for JuniorStar (12 & under) 5:30 p.m., TeenStar (13-17) 6:30 p.m., and SuperStar (18 & older) 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2., at Conway Recreation Center, 1515 Millpond Road, Conway. Competition for finalist will be held, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Riverfront Park.

CRAFTER’S COVE, for children ages 10 and under. 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 3, under the Surfside Beach Pier. Conducted by the Children’s Museum of South Carolina.

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.

SOCASTEE-ST. JAMES KIWANIS CLUB, 843-650-1030. Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Monday for June, July and Aug., Socastee Station, 4504 Socastee Blvd., Unit A, Myrtle 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.

DELTA ALPHA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI, 843-650-0571 or 843-450-5550. Meets the first Monday of each month in Surfside Beach. Call for more information.

BUSINESS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL/BNI COASTLINE CHAPTER, 843-839-0588 or www.bni-scga.com/sc-charleston-bni---coastline-chapter. 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Holiday Inn, 1601 N. Ocean Highway, Surfside Beach. Visitors welcome.

CHESS GROUP, 910-575-0173. 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Hickmans Crossroads, 1040 Calabash Road NW, Calabash, N.C. All ages and skill levels welcome.

SCHOLARS FORUM, 843-545-3388. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St., Georgetown.

MAHJONG CLUB, 843-215-4700. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

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

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.

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.

GRAND STRAND WOMEN VETERANS, all branches, 843-249-0903. Noon, meet for lunch first Wednesday of every month, Veteran's Cafe, U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach.

KNITTING CLUB, 843-756-8101. 1 p.m. Thursdays, Loris Library, 4316 Main St., Loris. New members welcome.

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 a.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.

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.

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. 2:30 p.m. for beginners and 3:30 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.SCWellnessAnd FitnessCenter.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.

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.

BLACK DOG RUNNING COMPANY, 843-839-1174 or www.blackdogrunning.com. 6 p.m. walkers and 6:30 p.m. runners every Thursday, 1600 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 1 to 5 mile route in Market Common for runners and walkers to meet new friends and get active.

SWING DANCING FOR SINGLES, 843-798-2639. 8 p.m. every Wednesday, the Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Learn how to dance the swing with other singles - shag, jitterbug, disco and more. $30 per month, includes dance instruction, parties and events.

LINE DANCE CLASSES, 843-651-4603. 1 p.m. new beginners, 2-3:30 p.m. beginners, Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays for high beginner, Civic Center, Surfside Beach.

ROCK”N”ETTES ORIENTATION/TRY-OUTS, ladies (50+) dance group, 843-497-4094. 11:30 a.m. Mondays, the Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

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

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

▪ Adult programs, 11 a.m. Wednesdays

CAROLINA FOREST LIBRARY, 843-915-5282. 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Free and open to the public.

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

▪ Story times for preschoolers 10:30 a.m. Thursdays

▪ Classic movies, 11 a.m. Fridays

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

▪ Teen nights, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays

▪ Bingo, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

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

▪ Retro Fitness: Sweatin’ to the Oldies, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 28

▪ Puzzles and games, 3 p.m. July 28

▪ Veterans awareness series, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 1, call to reserve your seat, 843-918-1295

CONWAY LIBRARY, 843-915-7323. 801 Main St.

▪ Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, for children 18 months and younger

▪ DIY Duct Tape Workshop, 2 p.m. Thursdays. All materials are provided. 843-915-7323 to register.

▪ Fun, Fit Fridays, 10:30 a.m. July 29

▪ Library club for kids, 10:30 a.m. Mondays

▪ Adult coloring, 10:30 a.m. Mondays

▪ Summer story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

GEORGETOWN COUNTY LIBRARY, 843-545-3300. 405 Cleland St., Georgetown

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

▪  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

▪ Summer reading programs, 10:30 a.m. July 29

▪ Saturday family movie, 11 a.m., free for all ages

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.

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.

▪ Fun Friday: Movie, 10:30 a.m.

▪ Sporty story time, 10:30 a.m. Mondays

GUY DANIELS SURFOFF, www.surfoff.com. 8 a.m. July 30, 31, 13th Avenue South in Surfside Beach. The fundraiser helps provide scholarships for Horry and Georgetown county students.

UPSCALE YARD SALE, held by United Methodist women of First United Methodist Church. 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. July 30, 904 65th Ave. N. (old YMCA), Myrtle Beach. furniture, jewelry, china, tools, tools, luggage, and more.

HELP 4 KIDS/BACKPACK BUDDIES, 843-651-4310 or info@help4kidssc.org. In need of school supplies; crayons, glue sticks, wide-ruled paper, black marble composition books, pencils, pens, erasers highlighters, markers, folders, and any size backpacks. Also, in need of sewing embellishments like trims, ribbon, lace, scraps of material or pretty sheets. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2523 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach.

HELP 4 KIDS/BACKPACK BUDDIES, 843-651-4310 or info@help4kidssc.org. In need of van maintenance coordinators, food staging volunteers for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and phone volunteer for 1-4 p.m. on Mondays.

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.

BIKINI BEACH CAT RESCUE SPONSORS LOW-COST SPAY/ NEUTER CLINICS, 843-655-7881. $45 at The Cat’s Meow in Myrtle Beach or laser spay/neuter clinics at The Animal Hospital in Pawleys Island for $55. Call for an appointment.

GET YOUR PET MICROCHIPPED, 843-249-4948 or www.hsnmb.org. 10 a.m.-noon July 30, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 409 Bay St. $10.

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.

THE SWAMP FOX QUILTERS GUILD monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 4, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave., (corner of Third Loop Road and Marsh Avenue) in Florence. Visitors and new members are welcome.

BARKAID - 50 STATES TOUR, haircut by master hairstylist. 843-235-9838 or www.sc-cares.org. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 4, EA Sansbury Salon & Boutique, 70 DaGullah Way, Pawleys Island. Call to book your appointment. $20 donation for dry cut; haircuts by Patrick Lomantini or his stylist. Proceeds benefit SC-Cares.

SENIOR DANCES, 570-881-0244 or rosalie182@att.net. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 6, 19, 27, Oct. 1, 22, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Base Recreation Center Ballroom. $7 per person. Call or email to reserve a table.

USA DANCE, ballroom music, 570-881-0244 or rosalie182@att.net. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10. $7 per person. Call or email to reserve a table.

“TEEN TAKEOVER” events for ages 13 to 17, 843-918-2355. Teens Takeover, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 13, Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal St. Guest speakers, a meal, music, recreation activities, games and more. Attendees must preregister.

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

This story was originally published July 27, 2016 at 4:43 PM with the headline "Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area | Save the Date."