Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Save the Date

HEALTH

BLOOD DRIVES, 839-4483. 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, Garden City Beach; and 7 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Horry Telephone Cooperative, 3480 U.S. 701 N., Conway.

HEALTH WALK, 444-3200. 9 a.m. Saturday, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach. Sponsored by the Food & Allergy Anaphylaxis Network.

HEALTH SCREENINGS, 652-1000 or 527-7000. 7:30 a.m. Friday, Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, 1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island.

HELPING OTHERS

LOVE LIGHTS FUNDRAISER, 234-5469. The Auxiliary of Conway Medical Center hosts the Love Lights Holiday Memory Tree through Nov. 17. Donations are $5, which support the Smart Snacks Healthreach Program.

SPAGHETTI LUNCH, 343-6947. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Villa Romana Italian Restaurant, 707 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. $8 per plate. Sponsored by the Little River Medical Center Foundation.

FIFTH ANNUAL ST. NICHOLAS FESTIVAL, 248-4706 or 248-4706. 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Conway, 710 Main St., Conway. The annual fundraiser features children's activities, a carwash, baked and canned goods and arts and crafts.

17TH ANNUAL NRA FUNDRAISER, 421-0001. 6 p.m. Saturday, Holiday Inn West, Myrtle Beach. Dinner tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple.

YARD SALE, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, 1102 Legion St., Myrtle Beach. Proceeds benefit Coast Independent.

YARD & BAKE SALE, 449-6711. 8 a.m. Saturday, First Free Will Baptist Church, 67th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.

PAWS & CLAUS, 1 p.m. Sunday, Gardens by the Sea, 5400 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Have your pets' photo taken with Santa. Proceeds benefit the Myrtle Beach Woman's Club local charities.

SOUPER SUPPER, 839-3500. Noon Sunday, The Market Common, Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach. $10. The American Culinary Federation's Souper Supper features more than 35 soups from area chefs and restaurants. Proceeds benefit the ACF scholarship fund.

BINGO NIGHT, 651-6667. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Surfside Moose Lodge, Surfside Beach. $16. Proceeds benefit the Murrells Inlet and Surfside Beach Fire Departments.

MEETINGS

SOCASTEE LIBRARY GARDEN CLUB, 215-4700. 11:30 a.m. today, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CRIBBAGE CLUB, 756-1795. 12:30 p.m. today, North Myrtle Beach Recreation Center.

GRAND STRAND TOASTMASTERS, 237-4231. 7 p.m. today, Magnolia's Restaurant, 26th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH CAMERA CLUB, 236-9654. 7 p.m. today, Grand Strand Senior Center, Myrtle Beach.

SEASIDE EMMAUS AND CHRYSALIS, 399-3459. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, North Myrtle Beach.

MYSTERIOUS MONDAYS BOOK CLUB, 215-4700. 6 p.m. Monday, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

GRAND STRAND CAMELLIA SOCIETY, 651-3363. 5:30 p.m. Monday, Surfside Library, Surfside Beach.

LOWCOUNTRY HERB SOCIETY, 650-2847. 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, Litchfield.

MAH-JONGG CLUB, 215-4700. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach.

COASTAL SKI & OUTING CLUB, 446-2209. Tuesday. Call for time and location.

BREATHE COALITION MEETINGS, 365-8884. Tuesday, Healthfinders at Coastal Grand mall. Call for time.

GRAND STRAND NAMI, 272-4052. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeside Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach.

MYRTLE BEACH CIVITAN CLUB, 448-2019. 1 p.m. Tuesday, the Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach.

US, TOO SUPPORT GROUP, 357-7284. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Healthfinders, Coastal Grand mall, Myrtle Beach.

BRUNSWICK TOWN CHAPTER OF THE DAR, 910-754-9051 or 910-754-8445. 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Brunswick Electric Membership Corp., 795 Ocean Highway W., Supply, N.C.

MISCELLANEOUS

FAMILY TURKEY SHOOT, rwport@yahoo.com. 7-10 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 20, Station No. 5, U.S. 521, Georgetown. Sponsored by the volunteers of the Georgetown County Fire/EMS Station No. 5.

COFFEE WITH FRIENDS, 272-2506 or 249-4164. 10 a.m. today, 799 Second Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. Featuring author Lt. Rita Y. Schuler and her book "Carolina Crimes, Case Files of a Forensic Photographer."

"GOODBYE TO SUMMER," 293-9041. 7 p.m. today and Friday, Socastee High School Auditorium. Presented by the Socastee High School combined show choirs. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and children.

COOPER HOUSE ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS SHOW, 236-7077. Noon Friday, The Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach.

REGENCY HOSPICE MEMORIAL SERVICE, 651-2335. 3 p.m. Friday, The Market Common, 4000 Howard Ave., Myrtle Beach.

DOG AGILITY COMPETITION, 357-4545. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, A Dog's Way Inn, 761 Pendergrass Ave., Murrells Inlet.

FALL FESTIVAL, 546-5647. 9 a.m. Saturday, Duncan United Methodist Church, 901 Highmarket St., Georgetown. Features games, prizes, country store, food, drinks, cakewalk, silent auction and more.

15TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING, 444-3200. 7 p.m. Saturday, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach.

CELEBRATE OUR RIVER, 349-4007 or 734-8888. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Ripley's Aquarium, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach. There will be appetizers, refreshments, a silent auction and a buffet dinner.

14TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, 579-2064 or 579-7262. 8 a.m. Saturday, Village at Calabash Clubhouse, Calabash, N.C. Items include tree skirts, ornaments, table runners, place mats, napkins and more.

17TH ANNUAL CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL AND PAUWAU, 248-2285. 1-6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Waccamaw Tribal Grounds, 591 Bluewater Road, Aynor. $5 adults, $3 60 and over and 7-14, ages 6 and under free.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 272-5236. 9 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach.

BOOK SALE, 238-0122. 3:30 p.m. for members and 4:30 p.m. for nonmembers, Wednesday, Surfside Library, Surfside Beach.

VOLUNTEERS, 340-5982. Meals on Wheels of Horry County needs volunteers.

SPORTS

HOOP SHOOT CONTEST, 293-1192. 10 a.m. Saturday, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center, Myrtle Beach. For boys and girls ages 8-13.

MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE, 249-4386. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, SportsZone, 304 E. S.C. 90, Unit A, Little River.

SIXTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 215-3753. 8 a.m. Sunday, Wachesaw Plantation, Murrells Inlet. $75 per person.

BOATING SAFETY COURSE, 399-1342. 6 p.m. Monday, Silver Coast Marina, Little River. $34.

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 910-579-3577. 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sea Trail, Calabash, N.C. $130 per two-person team. Sponsored by the Calabash VFW Post 7288.

UPCOMING

WAR AT THE SHORE FUNDRAISER, 685-1841. 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Prestwick Country Club, Myrtle Beach. Tennis exhibition includes music, food and raffles. Proceeds benefit Feed a Family.

SANDS RESORTS PATRIOT GOLF CLASSIC, 800-840-2601 or 843-692-5265. Registration and reception will be 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, tournament will be Nov. 13, Legends Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach. $70. AUSA/USO fundraiser.

INAUGURAL RIVERTOWN HALF MARATHON, 233-8088. Nov. 14, Conway Riverwalk at the Conway Marina. Runners and walkers welcome.

REUNION, 251-3399 or 358-0650. 7 p.m. Nov. 14, the Hagood House, Aynor. $20 for singles or $35 per couple. The 35th Class Reunion of the Aynor High School Class of 1974. Appetizers and dinner included.