For a printable .pdf of the following information, visit www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/events.pdf. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 To join or be removed from this mailing list, please reply to info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com. New and updated items in blue! Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Weekend October 18 through 19 http://www.runmyrtlebeach.com The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Weekend returns to the Grand Strand with events to be held October 18 - 19. The Mini Marathon itself is Sunday, October 19, with 5,000 runners, not counting family and friends. The weekend events include a two-day Health and Fitness Expo, a Coastal 5K, a one-mile Doggie Dash, and the 13.1 mile Mini Marathon. Visit http://www.runmyrtlebeach.com. The mini-marathon begins at 7:00 a.m., Sunday, October 19, at Coastal Grand Mall and finishes by 12:00 p.m. on the Boardwalk at Ninth Avenue North. With construction on Ocean Boulevard and the boardwalk, the route for the Mini Marathon on Sunday, October 19, will change slightly. An updated course map, with expected times when intersections along the route are likely to be closed, is available on-line at www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/minimarathonmap.pdf. Remember that US 17 (the “bypass”) is not involved in Sunday’s half-marathon route. Employee Lunchtime Cook-Off 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 24 (Cooking begins at 9:00 a.m. Eating begins at 12:00 p.m.) Myrtle’s Market, Mr. Joe White Avenue and Oak Street City departments are challenged to an Employee Lunchtime Cook-Off on Friday, October 24, at Myrtle’s Market, and you’re invited! Departments are invited to send a three-person team to prepare lunch for judging and tasting, as a fun fund-raising event for the American Heart Association. Teams will provide all cooking equipment and must use at least one item from a Myrtle’s Market vendor. Starting at 9:00 a.m., teams have three hours to prepare their lunch entrées. Tasting and judging are open to the public for a $3.00 donation to the American Heart Association, so come enjoy lunch with us at Myrtle’s Market on Friday, October 24. See you there! Annual “Walk for the Animals” Festival 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26 Valor Memorial Garden, 1120 Farrow Parkway Join the Grand Strand Humane Society for the Annual “Walk for the Animals Festival” from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26, at a new location! The event will be held for the first time at Valor Memorial Garden in The Market Common. Enjoy pet-related contests, games and a parade! Some of the Humane Society’s dogs will be showcased and available for adoption. For more information, please contact 843-918-4911. Halloween Open House 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, October 29 - 30 Canal Street Recreation Center Hey, kids! Come to the Halloween Open House at Canal Street Recreation Center, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30. Enjoy inflatables, games, treats and lots of fun! There will also be facility tours, educational programs, surveys, guest speakers and workshops. Free “Trick or Treat” bags at the conclusion of the event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Canal Street Recreation Center at 918-1465. • • Wednesday, October 29 – Children 12 and under Thursday, October 30 – Teenagers 13 - 18 “Fright Nights” (and Zombies!) 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, through November 1 Ocean Boo-levard and the Boardwalk The Halloween season is in full swing with “Fright Nights” every Friday and Saturday evening, through November 1, at Plyler Park and on Ocean Boo-levard! Haunted house tours, the Zombie Quarantine Zone and live music are just a few of the treats from the Oceanfront Merchants Association. Friday night “Zombie Elvis” performances will be in Plyler Park from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. every Friday in October. In addition, the “Howl-at-the-Moon” Concert Series and “Blue Moon Beer Garden” occur from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m., Saturdays, October 18 and 25, and Friday, October 31. Stroll along Ocean Boo-levard and the Boardwalk for face painting, caricatures and pumpkin decorating! For more, visit www.myrtlebeachdowntown.com. Futrell Park Tree Planting for “Neighborwoods Month” 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30 Futrell Park, 1100 Mr. Joe White Avenue Myrtle Beach will celebrate “Neighborwoods Month” with a tree planting day in Futrell Park from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30. More than 40 trees will be planted, thanks to a $12,100 grant from the Alliance for Trees and the TD Bank tree planting program. The tree planting demonstration begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants will learn how to plant the right tree in the right place, how to plant trees properly and how to maintain them. Everyone is invited to join in on the tree planting. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and pick up your t-shirts at registration. People wanting to participate in the TD Tree Planting Days need to go on-line and register as a volunteer. To be a volunteer for this event, sign up at www.neighborwoodsmonth.org. For more information, call Diane Moskow-McKenzie at 843-918-1069. Myrtle Beach Small Business Vendor Outreach Session 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 30 The Train Depot, 851 Broadway Street The City of Myrtle Beach will host a Small Business Vendor Outreach Session to help local small businesses offer their supplies and services to the city. The event is set for 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 30, at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway Street. It’s a chance to introduce your company to the Purchasing Division and learn how to submit bids. The session is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. Small businesses wishing to become city vendors may sign up by sending a request to purchasing@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or by regular mail to the Purchasing Division at P.O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. The Purchasing Division’s physical address is 3231 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Call 843-918-2170 for more information. Happy Halloween! Friday, October 31 Halloween is Friday, October 31. The City of Myrtle Beach does not move the date on which Halloween is celebrated. Please remember these safety tips when trick-or-treating….. • • • • Have a responsible adult accompany children. Only visit homes with porch lights on. Always cross streets at intersections and crosswalks. Wear reflective material on costumes. • • • • • Use makeup instead of masks to improve vision. Make costumes short enough to avoid trip hazards. Use a flashlight to see and be seen. Inspect children’s candy before they eat it. Always be aware of your surroundings. Fall 2014 Veterans Awareness Series (VAS) 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 10 First Floor Meeting Room, Chapin Memorial Library Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran? Come learn about the library and veterans resources available in the community. Peer support specialist Mr. Bernard McLeroy from the Myrtle Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Clinic and library staff members will be available in the library meeting room. Veterans may sign-up for a library card and receive a free one-year membership to Friends of Chapin Memorial Library. Learn about the library’s “America’s White Table” tribute and book display to honor Veterans Day in November 2014. The next program is at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 10. Refreshments will be served. RSVPs are appreciated. For more, call Kim at 843918-1295 or e-mail her at felton@chapinlibrary.org. Autumn Senior Dance Schedule Base Recreation Center Call 918-2381 for information Autumn Senior Dances with Rosalie… This popular dance series is at the Base Recreation Center Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are just $7 per person and may be purchased at the door. All dances are from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Please contact Rosalie at 570-881-0244 or rosalie182@att.net for more information or to reserve a table. See the dates below…. • • • • Saturday, October 25 Friday, October 31 (Halloween Party) Saturday, November 22 Friday, December 5 (Christmas Party) October Neighborhood Watch Meetings Various times, dates and locations The following Neighborhood Watch meetings are scheduled for October. Call Crime Prevention Officer Henry Bresadola at 918-1806 for more information. • • • • • • • • Carolina Breeze Neighborhood Watch – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Carolina Breeze Office, 100 Cedar Street Emmens Preserve Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane The Highlands Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane The Market Common Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane The Reserve Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane Seagate Village Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane Withers Preserve Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane Booker T. Washington Neighborhood Watch – 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, Mount Olive AME Church, 1108 Carver Street • • • • • • • Palmetto Greens Neighborhood Watch – 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, Amenities Center, 2900 Mashie Drive Piper’s Pointe Neighborhood Watch – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, Piper’s Pointe Main Office, 1310 Piper’s Pointe Lane Patrick’s Mobile Home Park Neighborhood Watch – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, Main Office, 2000 Highway 15 Bay Pointe Neighborhood Watch – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 1401 Fisher Place Monticello Neighborhood Watch – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 1300 Osceola Street Old Pine Lakes Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, Fire Station No. 6, 970 38th Avenue North Ramsey Acres Neighborhood Watch – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 1115 Highway 15 The Miracle League Baseball 2014 Fall Schedule James C. Benton Miracle League Field 33rd Avenue North The Grand Strand Miracle League gives children with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. They use a specialized field that’s ideal for wheelchairs and walkers, and volunteers serve as “buddies” to help the players with each game. Everyone plays, everyone hits, everyone crosses home plate, and everyone wins! For more information, contact 843-448-7712 or visit http://www.grandstrandmiracleleague.com. Games are on the following days… Friday, October 17 Friday, October 24 Saturday, November 1 Saturday, November 8 6:00 p.m. – Rays/Pirates vs. Marlins/Pelicans 6:00 p.m. - Mariners Halloween Night, Sponsored by Sam’s Club 6:00 p.m. – Rays/Pirates vs. Marlins/Pelicans 6:00 p.m. - Mariners 10:00 a.m. – Rays/Pirates vs. Marlins/Pelicans 10:00 a.m. - Mariners 10:00 a.m. – Rays/Pirates vs. Marlins/Pelicans 10:00 a.m. – Mariners Dixie Dugan: A Retrospective Through Sunday, December 28 Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum 3100 South Ocean Boulevard Enjoy the works of well-known local artist Dixie Dugan in this retrospective show at the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, through December 28. This exhibit features 65 works created over the past forty years. They include Dugan’s first finger painting, at the age of six, and pastel figure studies completed during her formal schooling; as well as many of her distinctive watercolors of Low country scenes and more recent origami paper collages. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday. Call 238-2510 or visit http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org. “Hurricane Hugo: The Batiks of Leo Twiggs” Through Sunday, December 28 Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum 3100 South Ocean Boulevard Enjoy “Hurricane Hugo: The Batiks of Leo Twiggs” at the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, through December 28. This exhibit features a series of nine batik paintings created by Dr. Leo F. Twiggs the year following Hurricane Hugo’s devastation to South Carolina’s Low country, his childhood home. Twiggs was born in St. Stephen in 1934. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday. Call 238-2510 or visit http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org. Shadow of the Turning: the Art of Binh Pho Through January 4, 2015 Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum 3100 South Ocean Boulevard Enjoy an exciting new body of work by Binh Pho, blending mythic worlds of fairy tale, fantasy, adventure and science fiction, titled “Shadow of the Turning: The Art of Binh Pho,” on display through January 4. The 45 works in “Shadow of the Turning” focus on art, philosophy and storytelling, yet is an entirely fictional story. The story is “illustrated” through Pho’s sculptures combining woodturning, art glass, and painting. Each work is a complex creation of delicate shapes and textures and intense colors. Many open or turn to reveal a secret interior space or objects within, creating a sense of mystery in each object. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday. Call 238-2510 or visit http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org. 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. October 17 – Duck Dynasty: Duck Days of Summer (TVPG), The Robertson’s October 24 – Trials of Cate McCall (TV14), Kate Beckinsale, Nick Nolte October 31 – Still Mine (PG-13), James Cornwell Fall Storytimes Through December 17 Chapin Memorial Library 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 information, contact 918-1275 or visit www.chapinlibrary.org. Baby Storytime • Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., for ages four to 18 months. Your baby will enjoy rhymes, fingerplays, music, and toys. Class is limited to ten babies and their caregivers. Preregistration is required. Toddler Storytime • Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m., for toddlers and young listeners. Your toddlers will be introduced to stories, flannelboards, fingerplays, songs and crafts that are age appropriate. No registration needed. Preschool Storytime • Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m., for three to five year olds. Children will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and crafts. No registration needed. Homeschool Storytime • Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m., for kindergarten-and-up students. Children will have the opportunity to listen to longer stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and crafts. No registration needed. Topics Trivia 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Fourth Tuesday of the Month First Floor Meeting Room, Chapin Memorial Library Topics Trivia is a game that lets you show what you know, in teams of one to six players. Join us from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., every fourth Tuesday through December in the first floor meeting room at Chapin Memorial Library. Trivia teams are asked questions about topics such as literature, geography, sports, television, history and movies. After the question, teams choose and submit an answer before the allotted time period ends. The correct answer scores points, with prizes awarded for most points. Play as individuals or in groups of up to six. RSVPs are appreciated. Remember to enter your name once each month for the Grand Prize Drawing in December. For more information, call Laura at 918-1295 or email reference@chapinlibrary.org. Here are the next Topics Trivia dates… Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Knitting and Crochet 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fridays Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Avenue North Chapin Memorial Library offers knitting and crochet classes in the first floor meeting room every Friday afternoon. Learn basic knitting and crochet skills or get help with an existing project. Please bring your own supplies. Volunteers are needed to teach and assist with programs, creating displays, and other library activities. Please call Briget at 843-918-1275 for more information. Friday Films 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., through October 31 First Floor Meeting Room, Chapin Memorial Library Join Friday Films starting Friday, October 3 at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., in the first floor meeting room at Chapin Memorial Library. The October line up consists of new releases for 2014. You must be 18 years of age or older and have a ticket to enter. Popcorn will be served, and you may bring your own beverage (non-alcoholic). Call 843-918-1281 for more information. Friday, October 17 Blended Friday, October 24 Draft Day Friday, October 31* Godzilla (2014) *Halloween – Come in costumes and win a prize! The Miracle League Soccer 2014 Fall Schedule James C. Benton Miracle League Field 33rd Avenue North The Grand Strand Miracle League gives children with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to play soccer. They use a specialized field that’s ideal for wheelchairs and walkers, and volunteers from all over the Grand Strand serve as “buddies” to help the players with each game. Everyone plays and everyone wins! For more information, contact 843-448-7712 or visit http://www.grandstrandmiracleleague.com. Games are on the following days… Tuesday, October 21… Soccer Game at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28… Soccer Game at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks! Throughout the Year Various Locations in Myrtle Beach Saturday, October 25, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach Friday, October 31, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach Saturday, November 22, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach Wednesday, December 31, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach 18th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon February 12 - 14, 2015 Registration is underway! http://www.mbmarathon.com Join us on Valentine’s Day 2015 for the 18th Annual MyrtleBeach.Com Myrtle Beach Marathon! Registration begins August 14 for the marathon and accompanying events, to be held February 12 - 14, 2015. The marathon itself is Saturday, February 14. For more information about this popular race weekend, which includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a marathon team relay, a 5k and a one-mile fun run, visit http://www.mbmarathon.com. For more events in the Myrtle Beach area, visit http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/things-to-do/events/arts-at-the-beach/ City of Myrtle Beach Special Events Technical Review Committee 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014 First Floor Conference Room, City Hall ANYONE WHO REQUIRES AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OR PARTICIPATION SHOULD CONTACT 843-918-1006 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT. A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes C. Review of Last Week’s/On-Going Events 1. Farmers Market, Carriage Rides and Music on the Streets, September 1 – November 30, 2014 2. OMA Fall Events, September 10, 2014 through November 30, 2014 3. Bump Up the Boardwalk Volleyball League, Sundays, September 28 – November 15, 2014 with the exception of October 12 4. Myrtle Manor Film District, October 1 – December 31, 2014 5. Zip of Frights, October 1-31, 2014 6. OMA Fright Nights, October 3 through November 1, 2014 7. OMA Oktoberfest, October 11, 2014 8. Happy Kids Day, A Children’s Health Fair, October 11, 2014 (facility use, Valor Park) 9. Art in the Park, October 11 - 12, 2014 (facility use, Chapin Park) 10. East End Volleyball Big Shot Volleyball Series, October 11 – 12, 2014 D. Review of Upcoming Approved Events 1. Shadrack’s Christmas Light Show, October 1, 2014 – January 15, 2015 (dates include set up and take down) 2. Wine Fest, October 17 – 19, 2014 (facility use, Valor Park) 3. Walk to End Alzheimer’s, October 18, 2014 (facility use, Grand Park) 4. Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, October 18 – 19, 2014 5. Walk for the Animals, October 26, 2014 (facility use, Valor Park) * 6. The Color Run, November 1, 2014 (need insurance) * 7. Art in the Park, November 1 – 2, 2014 (facility use, Chapin Park) * 8. First United Methodist Church’s 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar and BBQ Fundraiser, November 8, 2014 * 9. Art in the Park, November 8 – 9, 2014 (facility use, Valor Park) * 10. American Heart Association Beach Ride, November 8 – 9, 2014 (need insurance) 11. Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Turkey Trot, November 27, 2014 (need insurance) * 12. A Southern Times Square, December 31, 2014 * 13. 2015 SASA Annual Conference, September 17 – 19, 2015 (need insurance) * E. Review of Upcoming Proposed Events 1. Ground Zero Opening Night, October 18, 2014 (Council Agenda 10/14/14) 2. Myrtle Beach American Culinary Federation Souper Supper, November 2, 2014 (facility use, Valor Park) * 3. Red Zone Pictures Magic Mike XXL, November 4 -5, 2014 (Council Agenda 10/14/14) 4. Holidays on the Boardwalk, November 15– February 14, 2015 (Council Agenda 10/14/14) 5. Trout Fishing Derby for Charity, November 16, 2014 (facility use, Lake @ Grand Park) * 6. Myrtle Beach Marathon, February 14, 2015 (Council Agenda 10/28/14) * 7. Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival, April 20 – 25, 2015 (facility use, Grand Park) * 8. Carolina Country Music Festival, June 5 – 7, 2014 (Council Agenda 10/14/14) 9. Sons of Italy Italian Festival, June 25, 2015 (facility use, Grand Park) * 10. Family 4th at The Common, July 4, 2015 * 11. Other Events F. Review of Temporary Use Permits G. Review C&LS Events H. Review Parade Permits I. Review Film/Photo Requests 1. Filming Policy J. Discussion 1. Enhance Security 2. Construction projects and impact on special events. K. Other Related Matters L. Adjourn * PROPOSED FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION