Myrtle Beach recreation for Wednesday, July 13

MYRTLE BEACH - The Chapters Book Club will meet at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, to discuss My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares.

Chapin’s Chapters Book Club
11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19
Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Avenue North, First Floor Meeting Room

The Chapters Book Club will meet at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, to discuss My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares.  Please register at the Customer Services Desk.  The discussion will be hosted by Sally Nicholls. Light refreshments will be served.  For more information, call 918-1275.

Citizens Police Academy Session 22
Applications accepted until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28
Session begins Monday, September 12

Applications are being accepted now for the 22nd Citizens Police Academy, which begins September 12.  Class meets each Monday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for 10 weeks, with graduation on November 14.  Topics such as crime scene investigation, emergency vehicle operations and simulated firearms training are covered during the course.  Class members also ride and work with Myrtle Beach police officers and staff for a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.  Applicants must be residents of Horry County and at least 21 years old.  A valid driver’s license, a criminal history check and a driver’s license background check are required.  Once accepted, applicants must attend at least eight of the 10 classes and complete at least 25 hours of ride-along and work-along experience to graduate.  Applications are available at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center, the Law Enforcement Center Annex on Mustang Street, or on-line at http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/cpa.html, and must be received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28.  For more, contact Sgt. Joey Crosby at jcrosby@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or 918-1800.

National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Various Neighborhood Watch locations

So far, eight Neighborhood Watch groups are participating in the 28th Annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 2.  See the neighborhoods below, along with their meeting times and locations.  For information, contact Crime Prevention Officer Pete Woods at 918-1806.  

•    Sandygate Village               3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – 1011 Osceola St (adjacent to office building)
•    St. Charles                          3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – 1706 Jacqueline Court
•    Maple/ Myrtle Street                        5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Spivey Park
•    Seagate Village                   5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Swallow Avenue at Spruce Drive
•    Ramsey Acres                     5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Midway Church parking lot
Highway 15 and Pine Island Road
•    Forest Dunes                      6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – St. Phillips Church parking lot
                              6200 North Kings Highway
•    Old Pine Lake                      6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Oak Circle
•    Dunes/Dunes Cove             6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – The Park, Wildwood Trail and Club Drive

Annual Myrtle Beach Fire Department American Red Cross Fire Relief Fund Golf Classic
Saturday, August 20
Registration Deadline is August 12
Whispering Pines Golf Course

The Annual Myrtle Beach Fire Department American Red Cross Fire Relief Fund Golf Classic is Saturday, August 20, at Whispering Pines Golf Course.  All proceeds go to assist the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross Fire Relief Fund.  This fund helps local citizens get back on their feet after being affected by a home fire.  The tournament is limited to the first 32 teams.  Tournament fees are $240 for a team or $60 for a single, with fees including green fees, cart, gift bags, lunch and refreshments.  Deadline for registration is Saturday, August 12.  For information or to sign up, please contact Lieutenant Christian Sliker at 918-1221.

Hot Summer Nights
Music, Fireworks and Kids Carnivals!
Through September 3
Plyler Park, the Boardwalk and Ocean Boulevard
http://www.myrtlebeachdowntown.com

•    Summer event series at Plyler Park, the boardwalk and along Ocean Boulevard
•    Mondays:  Free Kids’ Carnival, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Plyler Park
•    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:  Free concerts in Plyler Park, 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
•    Wednesdays:  Fireworks over the Ocean, 9:30 p.m., 2nd Avenue Pier
•    Fridays:  Strolling Dixieland Band, beginning at 8:00 p.m., along the boardwalk
•    Sundays:  Whacker Barrell (three-person percussion act), 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., along the boardwalk

Plyler Park Concert Schedule (8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.)

Thursday, July 14…  Bullfrog (Rock/Americana/Folk)
Saturday, July 16…  Fireshot (Reggae)
Tuesday, July 19…  Tru Sol (R&B/Funk/Soul)
Thursday, July 21…  Josh Brannon Band (Americana/Country)
Saturday, July 23…  Lyndsay Wojcik (Soul/Rock/Americana)
Tuesday, July 26…  Ten Toes Up (Roots/Rock/Percussive Funk)
Thursday, July 28…  Scoot Pittman Band (Rock/Roots/Soul)
Saturday, July 30…  Humble Vibez (Reggae)
Tuesday, August 2…  Tru Sol (R&B/Funk/Soul)
Thursday, August 4…  Backfire (Rock/Country/Variety)
Saturday, August 6…  The Delta Saints (Blues/Rock/Roots)
Tuesday, August 9…  Ten Toes Up (Roots, Rock/Percussive Funk)
Thursday, August 11…  Fireshot (Reggae)
Saturday, August 13…  Mystic Vibrations (Island/Reggae)
Tuesday, August 16…  Tru Sol (R&B/Funk/Soul)
Thursday, August 18…  Bullfrog (Rock/Americana/Folk)
Saturday, August 20…  Bibis Ellison (Soul/Indie/Pop)
Tuesday, August 23…  Ten Toes Up (Roots, Rock/Percussive Funk)
Thursday, August 25…  Tammy’s Tangent (Variety Rock/Country)
Saturday, August 27…  Josh Brannon Band (Americana/Country)
Tuesday, August 30…  Tru Sol (R&B/Funk/Soul)
Thursday, September 1…  Eastbound (Country)
Saturday, September 3…  Scoot Pittman Band (Rock/Soul/Roots)

Babar’s World Tour:  Original Paintings and Sketches by Laurent de Brunhoff
Exhibit on display through September 4
Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will exhibit Babar’s World Tour:  Original Paintings and Sketches by Laurent de Brunhoff through September 4.  The Art Museum will display 36 original illustrations from Babar’s World Tour.  The Coastal Carolina University’s Theatre Department is assisting with the design of vignettes for a creative interactive cultural experience for those attending.  The Art Museum will also spotlight nine of the 13 countries Babar’s World Tour visits.  Regular gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday.  Call 238-2510 or visit http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

“One World, Many Stories” Children’s Reading Program
Family Movie Dates
Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Avenue North

Monday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. – Up
Monday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. – Waterhorse
Monday, August 8, 2:30 p.m. – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Monday, August 15, 2:30 p.m. – Wall E

“You Are Here” Youth Summer Reading Program
Young Adult Movie Dates
Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Avenue North

Wednesday, July 20, 4:00 p.m. – I am Number 4
Wednesday, August 3, 4:00 p.m. – Inkheart
Wednesday, August 17, 4:00 p.m. – Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

Summer Storytimes
Chapin Memorial Library
Through July 14

      Chapin Memorial Library offers free Storytimes for ages four months and up.  These storytimes provide age-appropriate activities, such as songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, crafts and stories.  For more information, contact 918-1275 or visit www.chapinlibrary.org.  

Toddler Storytime
•    Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., through July 13, for two year olds – Your two year old will be introduced to stories, flannelboards, fingerplays, songs and crafts that are age appropriate.

Bookworm Storytime
•    Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., through July 14, for three to five year olds – Your child will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and crafts.

School Age Storytime
•    Thursdays, 2:00 p.m., through July 14, for rising kindergarten-and-up students – Children will have the opportunity to listen to longer stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and crafts.

Myrtle’s Market
Farmer’s Market Hours:  9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Mr. Joe White Avenue at Oak Street
http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/market.html or http://www.myrtlesmarket.com

Looking for fresh, homegrown produce and unique food items?  Longtime local farmer Johnny Graham has taken over the market’s operation.  This year’s hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  Stop by Myrtle’s Market at the intersection of Mr. Joe White Avenue and Oak Street for fresh fruits and vegetables.  For more information about the market and how to become a vendor, contact Johnny Graham at 843-997-1716.

Base Recreation Center
Senior Movie Schedule
Call 918-2380 for information

Come enjoy a free movie for adults and seniors every Friday at 3:00 p.m.  Soft drinks and popcorn are available for $1 each.

July 15 – Why Did I Get Married Too? (PG-13), Tyler Perry
July 22 – The Dilemma (PG-13), Vince Vaughn
July 29 – The Green Hornet (PG-13), Seth Rogan
August 5 – Little Fockers (PG-13), Ben Stiller
August 12 – Just Go With It (PG-13), Jennifer Aniston
August 19 – The Family That Preys (PG-13), Tyler Perry

Horry County Schools Community Education Program
Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center
900 Dunbar Street – Call 488-6200

Interested in learning?  The Horry County Schools Community Education Program offers a variety of courses for young and old.  Topics include Basic Computers, Conversational Spanish, History of Myrtle Beach, art classes and even golf lessons.  Classes are held at the Myrtle Beach Historic Colored School Museum and Education Center, 900 Dunbar Street, and at Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 North Oak Street.  For more information, call 918-4900 or 488-6200.

Fireworks!
Throughout the Year (scheduled so far)
Various Locations in Myrtle Beach

Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Thursday, July 14, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, July 20, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Thursday, July 21, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Tuesday, July 26, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, July 27, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Thursday, July 28, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Sunday, July 31, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Wednesday, August 3, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Sunday, August 7, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Tuesday, August 2, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, August 10, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, August 17, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Thursday, August 18, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Sunday, August 21, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, August 24, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Thursday, August 25, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Tuesday, August 30, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, August 31, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Saturday, September 3, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Saturday, September 3, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier
Sunday, September 4, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Monday, September 5, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field
Saturday, November 26, 8:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Saturday, December 31, 8:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach

South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10
Registration begins Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Myrtle Beach Convention Center Exhibit Hall

South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale returns to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center!  This year’s sale is 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (longer hours), Saturday, September 10, in the Exhibit Hall.  Online registration for vendor spaces begins on July 26 at 8:00 a.m. or in person at the Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  After July 26, vendors can continue to register online around the clock or from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the administrative offices at the Convention Center.  Vendor spaces are $50.00 each.  The two booth sizes are a 10-by-15-foot exhibit hall space and an eight-by-15-foot entrance lobby or outside covered space.  Both sizes include an eight foot table and two chairs.   Vendors may move in from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, or 3:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10.  For more information, call Cathie Porter at 843-918-1235 or visit http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/garagesale.html.

The Mayor’s Cup Men’s Amateur Golf Championship
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 30 – October 2, 2011
Whispering Pines Golf Course
http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/golf.html

Who’s the best male golfer on the Grand Strand?  We’ll find out when area golfers compete for the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Cup in a 54-hole stroke play championship tournament, September 30-October 2 at Whispering Pines Golf Course.  The tournament is open to all male golfers, 18 and up, and is limited to the first 136 paid entries.  A senior division is offered for men age 50 – 64 and a super senior division for ages 65 and older.  Registration is just $190 and includes tournament course fees, range balls, lunch each day and a contestant’s package.  September 22 is the registration deadline.  For registration forms, visit http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/golf.html or call Whispering Pines Golf Course at 843-918-2305.  The best individual score will determine the winner!

The Mayor’s Cup Women’s Amateur Golf Championship
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 14 - 16
Whispering Pines Golf Course
http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/golf.html

Who’s the best female golfer on the Grand Strand?  We’ll find out when area golfers compete for the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Cup in a 54-hole stroke play championship tournament, October 14-16 at Whispering Pines Golf Course.  The tournament is open to all female golfers, 18 and up, and is limited to the first 136 paid entries.  A senior division is offered for women age 50-64, a super senior division for ages 64 74, and a 36-hole division for seniors 75 and above.  The Legends rounds will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 15-16 with an entry fee of $145.00.  Registration for The Mayor’s Cup is just $190 and includes tournament course fees, range balls, lunch each day and a contestant’s package.  October 7 is the registration deadline for both events.  For registration forms, visit http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/golf.html or call Whispering Pines Golf Course at 843-918-2305. The best individual score will determine the winner!  

The Collectors’ Vision:  Southern Folk Art from the Collection of Ann and Ted Oliver
Exhibit on display through October 2
Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will exhibit The Collectors’ Vision:  Southern Folk Art from the Collection of Ann and Red Oliver from April 30 through October 2.  Ann and Ted Oliver are longtime and passionate collectors of Southern folk art and have on exhibit 100 pieces of their collection of more than 1,000 works   Regular gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday.  Call 238-2510 or visit http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge World Challenge XX
November 14 - 19, 2011
Broadway at the Beach

      The Scott Firefighter World Combat Challenge returns to Myrtle Beach at Broadway at the Beach, November 14 through 19, 2011.  This competition has been known as the “toughest two minutes in sports,” and will attract firefighters and their families from all over the world, including, municipalities throughout the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile and South Africa.  The challenge was developed to showcase the talents and skills of America’s firefighters and to show the public what it takes to do the type of work firefighter’s encounter on the job.  For more information visit www.firefighter-challenge.com