North Strand Democratic Club Free Fish Fry
The North Strand Democratic Club is holding its 7th Annual Free Fish Fry at Fat Harold’s at 210 Main St. in North Myrtle Beach from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, Labor Day weekend. Donations are accepted. This year a host of candidates starting with Alvin Greene For U.S. Senate, Dr. Charles Randall for S.C. House Seat 104, Vinny Lehotsky for Horry County Council Chairman, Subhash Saxena for Horry County School Board Chairman and Brian Scott for Horry County Council District1 will be attending the event.
NMB Republican Club Meeting
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO Marc Jordan will be the featured speaker at the North Myrtle Beach Republican Club meeting. It will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Boulineau’s in the conference room when the regular meetings resume. For additional information, call Cleo Steele at 249-3490.
Heavenly Treasures Yard Sale
A Heavenly Treasures yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the First Baptist Church in North Myrtle Beach. A bake sale, silent auction, barbecue plates and hot dogs will be available during the two-day event. Call 249-2448 for more information.
Northern Horry Republican Club Meeting
The Northern Horry Republican Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Coffee Shop on Main Street in Loris. Charlie Nash, a New York City Emergency Technician who was on the scene on 9/11, will be the featured speaker. For more information call 843-756-3832.
Tournament to Raise Funds for Cancer
Myrtle Beach Golf Authority, a Division of Elliott Realty, invites you to join them for a day of great fun at Eagle Nest Golf Club on Sept. 11, for a Rally For The Cure Golf Tournament benefiting Susan G. Komen, a grassroots program that is committed to spreading awareness about breast health and breast cancer. To sign up go to the website at www.mbgolfauthorityrally.com and register. Call Cathy at (843) 249-1406 Ext. 330.
Fall Event Days at Indigo Farms
Indigo Farms has announced its schedule for fall event days, Farm Heritage Day is Oct. 2 and Pumpkin Day is Oct. 16. Pick your pumpkins will be held on Saturday mornings in October. Call the market for other times. Evening hay rides are scheduled for October and November by reservation. For more information call 843-399-6902 or 910-287-6794 or visit the web site at www.indigofarmsmarket.com.
SwampFest Seeking Applications
Playcard Environmental Education Center is accepting applications for volunteers, exhibitors and performers for its annual SwampFest planned for Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This family-oriented event features educational exhibits and demonstrations about the swamp, forest, fields and natural history. Playcard Environmental Education Center is located near the intersection of Highways 410 and 19, approximately six miles west of Loris and 10 miles north of Conway. To join the fun, contact Ben Abecrobie at 756-1277 or babercrombie@horrycountyschools.net.
NMBHS Class of 1972 Reunion Set
The North Myrtle Beach High School Class of 1972 will hold a 38th class reunion during the weekend of Sept. 17-18 at the Surf Golf and Beach Club. For more information on the reunion call Melinda Gore at 843-249-4825 or Vicki Lewis at 843-399-4189.
Fostering Hope Softball Games Set for September
The Fourth Annual Charity Softball Tournament Teams will play Chicago 16 style softball at Ripken Experience to benefit Fostering Hope on Sept. 17-18. Sign up a team or sponsor the event. Contact Sarah Weber at 843-655-9382. Entry fee is for a minimum of 14 players per team and includes 3 game minimum play, play equipment and lunch provided by Chick-fil-A. Each player of the winning team in their division will receive Chick-fil-A for a year. Registration forms are available at all area Chick-fil-A's.
Grand Strand Women’s Day Set for September
Anne Beiler, founder of the world famous Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and author of “Twist of Faith,” is the featured speaker for Grand Strand Women’s Day to be held on Saturday, Sept. 18. Anne will share her journey of faith and message of hope, which details a remarkable story of personal tragedy, perseverance and success. Guest soloist is Michele Funderburk. She has traveled throughout the southeast and to several foreign countries ministering in song at churches, prisons, conferences and retreats and is a music teacher in the Horry County School system. Grand Strand Women’s Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church at 410 Sixth Ave. S., in North Myrtle Beach. Registration fee of $25 includes lunch. Tickets are limited to 300 and checks are due by Sept. 8. For questions or more information call 843-249-2312 or visit www.odpc.org.
Beach Sweep/River Sweep Announced
Beach Sweep / River Sweep, organized by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium in partnership with theS.C. Department of Natural Resources, is the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina's beaches and waterways. Every third Saturday in September thousands of South Carolinians volunteer to clear trash from the beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps. The 2010 North Myrtle Beach’s Beach Sweep/Creek Sweep will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m.-noon. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Cherry Grove boat ramp at 53rd. Avenue North. Beach Sweep/ River Sweep is an annual event for South Carolina since 1988 and is held in conjunction with The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, which involves several hundred thousand volunteers in over 75 nations. To volunteer call Gregg Barnhill at 843-280-5673 or e-mail gbarnhill@nmb.us. Lunch will be served to all volunteers at the boat ramp starting at 11:30 a.m.
NMB High School Class Reunion
North Myrtle Beach High School Classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976 Reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort in North Myrtle Beach. The event is limited to 300 class members and guests. Contact Cassandra Gleen at 843-450-2062, Steve Thomas at 843-995-4717 or check their Facebook event page for more information.
Art in the Park Returns
Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild will hold its 38th year of Art in the Park on Oct. 9-10 and Nov. 6 -7 at Chapin Park in Myrtle Beach. Saturday and Sunday hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 60 artists from the East Coast and as far away as Tennessee and 20 artists from the local area will be showing and selling their art.Typical art will include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. There is no admission charge.
Juniors Women’s Club Presents Annual Gala
The Grand Strand Juniors Women’s Club will present the 2nd Annual “Jeans & Jewels” Gala on Oct. 15 at the CB Berry Community Center in Little River. Check in begins at 6:30 p.m. and the raffle starts at 7:30 p.m. The annual gala, which benefits Citizens Against Spousal Abuse, will feature a "Jeans and Jewels" theme. This casual, fun-filled event features a special night of music, dancing, delicious cuisine and a reverse raffle. Sponsorship opportunities and single tickets are available. Call 843-251-3535 for more information.
The Ride Home Seeks Sponsors
Rolling Thunder South Carolina Chapter 3 is attempting to raise $2,500 to cover expenses for local ex-POW veterans to attend The Ride Home in Andersonville, Ga., at the National POW Museum. The Ride Home weekend honors all former prisoners of war and remembers those still missing in action. Send a donation to RTSC3 Ride Home, P.O. Box 370, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29597. A tax ID number can be provided upon request. In addition, Bill DeVaughn, president - RTSC3, would be glad to come and speak to your group about this extraordinary event. Call 843-685-1793.
NMB Athletic Booster Program Seeks Help
The North Myrtle Beach Athletic Booster sponsorship program is an excellent way to show your support for the North Myrtle Beach High School. With 100 percent of all dollars going directly to the athletic department, your financial contribution helps improve the overall quality of all of the sporting events, which in turns improves the overall stability and strength of the entire student body. Show your Chief Pride today. For more information, visit www.nmbchiefs.com/booster.html, or email chris@dslmarketing.com.
Ocean Drive Presbyterian Needs Help With Homeless Services
Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church is looking for a hairdresser/barber to help out once a month at Hope's Kitchen, Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church's ministry to homeless and those less fortunate in the North Myrtle Beach area. If you can help us or know someone who might be willing to come give free haircuts one Tuesday night a month, please call Mary at 843-249-2312.
Highway 31 Fire Book Available
The South Carolina Forestry Commission in partnership with The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross have published a 56-page, full color Highway 31 Fire Special Edition. If you wish to obtain a copy stop by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, located at 270 Hwy 17 North in North Myrtle Beach. There is a minimum donation of $5 per copy.
Goodwill needs Volunteers for Job Center
Volunteers are needed to assist with helping individuals with job searching, resume writing and other activities in the Job Link Center, located at the Little River Goodwill Retail Store on Highway 9 in Longs. If interested please call 843-390-9060.
Rotary Club in Longs Morning Meeting
The Rotary Club of Longs Sunrise holds its morning meeting every Thursday at 7:45 a.m. at the Waterbrook Ministries Center in the Bingo Plaza on Highway 9 in Longs. All current and prospective Rotarians are welcome. For information call 803-237-3106.
North Strand Helping Hand Seeking Donations
North Strand Helping Hand is in need of personal hygiene items including soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant. They are also in need of monetary donations to help people in need pay for their utility bills. Call 843-399-0862 for more info.
North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club
The North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Surf Club, 1701 Springland Lane, North Myrtle Beach. For information call Joyce Thomas at 399-9438.
Grand Strand Blue Star Mothers
The Grand Strand Blue Star Mothers meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 186 in Little River. New members welcome. Call 843-390-5639.
Grand Strand NAMI Meets Monthly
Grand Strand NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church located at 615 11th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach. The meetings are open to all residents of the Grand Strand including Calabash, N.C. Call 843-272-4052 or 843-249-1156 for more information.
Northern Horry Republican Club
The Northern Horry Republican Club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at The Coffee Shop, 4148 Main Street in Loris. The general public is invited to attend the meeting and hear the speaker. A breakfast buffet is available for purchase. For more information call 843-756-3832.
Conservatives for Responsible Government
Conservatives for Responsible Government, a political action committee, meets on the last Thursday of every month at T-Bonz Grill at Seaboard Commons in Myrtle Beach. Meet and greet begins at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch meeting begins at noon. We believe in the strength of the American people. Our mission is to promote legislative accountability and effectiveness through transparency. For more information call 843-281-4522.
KNMBB Seeking Volunteers
The Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Committee meets at 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. The public is welcome to attend the meetings and residents are encouraged to sign up with the committee as volunteers. For more information contact Gregg Barnhill at 280-5673.
North Myrtle Beach Cribbage Club
The North Myrtle Beach Cribbage Club plays every Thursday from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center on Possum Trot Road. Boards, pegs, cards and score cards will be provided. Call Ken Lee at 843-756-1795 for information.
North Strand Optimist Club
The North Strand Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at The Grill House in North Myrtle Beach. New members are welcome. For information call Thomas Parry at 421-5917 or Clinton Norris at 997-7988.
American Legion Post 186
American Legion Post 186 holds its monthly general membership meeting at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at the Post located at 4285 Pine Drive in Little River.
Little River Rotary Club
The Little River Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the new C.B. Berry Community Center in Little River. Visitors are welcome. Call Craig Hill at 843-249-1682 for information.
North Myrtle Beach Rotary
The North Myrtle Beach Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at The Surf Club in North Myrtle Beach. All Rotarians are welcome. For information call 843-446-3087.
North Myrtle Beach Lions Club
The North Myrtle Beach Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Ocean Garden Buffet at 1400 Hwy. 17 S. in North Myrtle Beach. For information call 249-2447.
Little River Lions Club
The Little River Lions meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Best Pancake House in Little River. The club welcomes new members. For information call Lion President Arleen Lopano at 399-6880.
CIAO
Carolinas Italian American Organization (CIAO) meets the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at VFW Post 10804 located at Highway 57 in Little River. For information go to www.ciaocarolinas.org or call 843-734-0356 or 910-579-6164.
Calabash VFW Post 7288
Calabash VFW Post 7288 meets for Sunday breakfast the first Sunday of each month from 8 to 11 a.m. The members meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. For more information call 910-579-3577.
Grand Strand Masonic Lodge 392
Grand Strand Masonic Lodge 392 meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located at 919 Sixth Ave. S. in North Myrtle Beach. For more information call 843-280-5430 or 843-685-4721. All Brothers are welcome.
VFW Post 10804
VFW Post 10804 will hold a business meeting at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the VFW Post building on Highway 57 North behind Bell & Bell.
North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club
The North Myrtle Beach Woman's Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month (September through May) at Lakeside Conference Center-Barefoot Resorts at 6 p.m. Call Brenda Tarkenton at 249-2000 for information.
North Myrtle Beach Christian Women's Club
The North Myrtle Beach Christian Women's Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Surf Club in North Myrtle Beach. A luncheon buffet is served at 11:30 a.m. The club is interdenominational and no dues are involved. The club welcomes new members. For information call Jeanette Lyon at 843-251-1886.
North Strand Genealogy Club
The North Strand Genealogy Club meets on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. until noon at the North Myrtle Beach Library on Second Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach. Everyone interested in family history research is welcome to attend. If you have a laptop computer you are urged to bring it. Call Rachel Hess at 843-458-0522 or Vicki Miller at 843-272-3236 for more information.
Christian Vets Meet
The Chapter 1 Christian Vets meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for dinner and fellowship at Pleasant Plain Baptist Church on Highway 57 in Little River. The veterans group offers help for veterans of all ages. Call Not Clemons at 843-450-7506 or the church at 843-399-4174 for more information.
