| The Friends of Waccamaw Library's bi-monthly digital newsletter aims to let you know what's happening on the Waccamaw Neck and Georgetown (farther afield if it's library-related). This e-communication supplements the hard copy newsletter mailed quarterly and is sent to all Friends (whose e-dresses we have) and to all who ask to be added to the Constant Contact list.
In addition to the programming developed by the library system and the Friends (in red), we will cover other opportunities for quality experiences, education and entertainment. The information is organized by date, so scroll down to the date you are seeking. If you are part of a group or organization with news to share, we welcome your announcement. Keep it short; just the facts. We cannot reproduce an elaborate pdf with graphics and photos. The key information needed includes: Title of event, Where held, When (date and time), BRIEF description, Benefit for (if applicable), Cost (if any), Contact (phone and email), Website (for more information). To be added to the e-mail list or to submit an announcement, please send your information directly to the e-newsletter editor Linda Ketron at: linda@classatpawleys.com. |
| Kids & Families at Waccamaw Library - all programs free. - Manners Club is held the first Saturday each month, providing basic etiquette and manners training in a fun and exciting environment for children 4-10 years old. Contact Connie Graham (Ms. Manners) at PawleysIslandMannersClub@gmail.com.
- Game on! We play a wide variety of family friendly board and card games at every branch, and always have a great time. Waccamaw Game Night, Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM, free, ddennis@gtcounty.org.
- Art with the Myrtle Beach Art Museum. Ages 7 and up, 1st Wednesday each month, 3-4 PM.
- Canine Angels. Reading has gone to the dogs! Check out this link to see the benefits to children of reading to attentive pooches: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/186708. All ages, 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 3-4 PM.
- LEGO Free Build. All ages, Fridays after school.
- Minecraft Club. Come share the worlds you've created! All ages, Fridays after school.
Adults at Waccamaw Library - most programs are free, although some require membership. Contact sbremner@gtcounty.org. - Tidelands Camera Club meets on the first Monday each month, 9-11 AM. Membership required.
- Technology Club meets on the second Monday each month at 9:30 AM to discuss advances.
- Waccamaw Genealogy Club meets on the third Monday each month, 9-11:30 AM.
- Carolina Nature Photography meets on the third Monday each month, 6:30-9 PM.
- Knitting Group meets Mondays, 1-3 PM to knit and crochet with company and share patterns and techniques. Contact Carol Davison at caroldavisonk2tog@yahoo.com.
- Mah Jongg Club meets Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, bring your set and current card.
- iPad Club meets on the first Friday each month, 9-10 AM.
- Mac Club meet on the first Friday each month, 10-11 AM.
December-February Artist at the Waccamaw Library: Nancy Bracken. Bracken's tranquil watercolor paintings on exhibit through February represent the theme of "Beaches and Trees." Moving to the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina over twenty years ago gave Bracken the opportunity to develop her skills and passion as an artist. She began her studies with Bruce Chandler, learning watercolor and collage techniques for depicting the beauty of the ocean, marsh and nature. Her training included many workshops and classes locally and abroad. She is a member of the South Carolina Watercolor Society, Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild, and Georgetown Watercolor Society. She enjoys painting with other artists, friends and groups. Her artwork is available at Art Works, Grayman Gallery and Waterfront Books in Georgetown. Her paintings have been featured in exhibits at the Rice Museum in Georgetown, as well as in other galleries and shows. Bracken's artwork is often purchased by those who wish to take a memento of the Lowcountry home with them. She enjoys knowing that her beach inspired artwork serves as a reminder of good times and beautiful vistas. For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org December Photographer at the Waccamaw Library: Kathy LaBerge Originally from Vermont, LaBerge initially came to Myrtle Beach in 2013, "for three months, to get away from the hardships of the Vermont winter." While enjoying the Lowcountry, she received an unexpected diagnosis of cancer. LaBerge and her husband made the decision to stay in South Carolina. They also bought some orchid plants as a distraction during Kathy's illness, flowers she admired greatly as they began to bloom. It became obvious that a camera was needed to capture the gorgeous flowers and freeze their beauty beyond their normal bloom time. Enter photography and the pictures that have been taken in the last few years, reminders that life is precious and to enjoy what is in front of you at all times! For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
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The Georgetown County Chronicle: Georgetown County seeks to keep residents and property owners kept abreast of what's going on inside their local government. That's why the "Georgetown County Chronicle" was created. It's a vehicle for information about county services and events, important messages from county officials and behind-the-scenes glimpses at how government works. You can find the Chronicle at www.gtcounty.org or through the Facebook page. If you'd rather have it delivered to your inbox, e-mail jbroach@gtcounty.org with the subject line "send me the Chronicle."
Classics for Kids: Tom Warner/Anne Potterfield Tribute
When the Waccamaw Neck lost Tom Warner of Litchfield Books in 2015, the Waccamaw Library lost a longstanding friend and supporter. One of the bookstore's frequent patrons, Sue Ann Whittick, came up with a terrific win-win way to honor Tom and one of his most loyal customers, Anne Potterfield, who passed that year as well. Both believed in the importance of reading to children from an early age, and certainly social and educational research has borne out its value.
With the guidance of Children's Librarian Amy King, a list of must-read, well-worn children's "classics" has been compiled. It is impossible to keep these favorites fresh and prohibitive to reorder, when there are so many new children's books published every year and a limited budget to spend on them.
The list is available at the Children's Library desk and at Litchfield Books where Tom's wife, Vickie Crafton, will be happy to order them, include a nameplate and then donate them on your behalf to the Waccamaw Library. For more information, give Vickie a call at 843.237.8138 or speak with Amy at the library, 843.545.3623.
Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 15-18 3-10 PM - Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens. See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 5,500 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights. Walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of hand bells ringing, carolers singing, and celebrate the season with family and friends. The 80-foot-tall fir tree decorated with 70,000 lights will be lighted in ceremonial fashion at 5:45 PM every night. An outdoor glass sculpture exhibit will be on display in Anne's Garden. Created by Conway Glass, guests will see the garden beautifully decorated with new hand-blown glass flowers and trees. Get your copy (or gift copies) of Nights of Thousand Candles signed by photographer Anne Swift Malarich. Thurs.-Sun., 3-10 PM, advanced ticket only: adult ($14 member, $18 nonmember), child ($8 member, $10 nonmember), under 3 (free), group price for 15 guests or more, 843.235.6021 or Brookgreen.org. Friday, Dec. 16 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Sharon Freeman Corey (Georgetown County's Historic Cemeteries) at Caffe Piccolo. Although the Feast is full, the author will be signing books at Litchfield Books, Fri., 2 PM, 843.237.8138.
3 PM - Museum Movie Classics Series at the Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) presents the classic holiday film, "It's a Wonderful Life." After George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 843.915.5320 or email hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. To view a full list of documentaries and other programs at the museum, visit HorryCountyMuseum.org.
6:30 PM - A Holiday Show at Waccamaw Library featuring Hallelujah and Southern Comfort. Free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, contact sbremner@gtcounty.org. Saturday, Dec. 17 11 AM - The Georgetown Memorial Wall dedication will be held in combination with the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. "After five years of planning and raising money, we're finally seeing our memorial which will honor all Georgetown County veterans from the Revolutionary War to the present day war on terror," said Ron Gilbert, chairman of the project. Both the dedication and laying of wreaths will be held at 715 Church Street between the American Legion Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information, contact Martin Alfonsi, 843.240.0249, Ron Gilbert, 843.313.3102 or Paige Sawyer, 843.546.3745.
11 AM-3 PM - Local treasure Millie Doud will be signing two children's books for which she provided the illustrations at Seacoast Artists Gallery on Nevers Street in Market Common. "Holidogs" - a celebration of holidays from a dog's perspective - is a charmer for any age. It features original verse stories by Gayle Agee and Millie's precious origami pups ($8.95). "The Trail through The Zoo" - an interactive coloring book of the Brookgreen Zoo for ages 2-10 - is replete with verses, factoids, photos, maps AND Millie's illustrations ($6.95). Great gifts for kids and grands. Stop by for coffee, cookies and a chat!
4-6 PM - A Very Fashionable Christmas family night at Kaminski House Museum with Swamp Fox Tours Trolley, hot cocoa & cookies and activity sheets for children. $5 (adults), children under 12, free, 843.546.7706.
5 PM - Marshwalk Santa Crawl. Participants are encouraged to dress in their finest Christmas-themed attire as they celebrate on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. Each MarshWalk restaurant and bar will feature holiday drink and dinner specials, along with live holiday music. A $1,000 cash prize will go to the individual with the best holiday outfit. 5:30-7:30 PM - A Very Fashionable Christmas candlelight tours at Kaminski House Museum. $10 (members), $15 (non-members), $5 (children), 843.546.7706 or KaminskiMuseum.org.
Sunday, Dec. 18 6 PM - Christmas Caroling at North Litchfield Beach. All are welcome to come sing Christmas carols on the beach. Please enter at the emergency beach access No. 47. You may want to bring flashlights, chairs, beverages/food, and most of all your Christmas spirit! There will be a bonfire if you would like to roast hotdogs or marshmallows. Monday, Dec. 19 4:30 PM - The Grand Strand Camellia Society will meet at the Waccamaw Neck Library to make final preparations for the 13th annual show on Jan. 14 & 15 at Inlet Square Mall. Camellias for the show have arrived and are available for presale. For more details, please call Mack at 843.995.1256. Wednesday, Dec. 21
1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) continues its Documentary Matinee Series with "Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay" about enslaved potter David Drake from Edgefield, South Carolina, produced by George Wingard and Mark Albertin and released through the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 843.915.5320 or email hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. To view a full list of documentaries and other programs at the museum, visit HorryCountyMuseum.org. Wednesday, Dec. 28 1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) continues its Documentary Matinee Series with Animal Planet's Tanked episode: "Pete Rose Scores a Tank," featuring the Horry County Museum. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 843.915.5320 or email hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. To view a full list of documentaries and other programs at the museum, visit HorryCountyMuseum.org.
Saturday, Dec. 316-9 PM - New Year's Eve 'Garden by Candlelight' Pre-Party. Begin your New Year's Eve celebration at Brookgreen Gardens when the sculpture garden will open from 6-9 PM with thousands of hand-lit candles, holiday lights, and music. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Space is limited for this special evening in the gardens and advanced tickets are required. Sat., $20 and $15 (members), 843.235.6021 or Brookgreen.org.
Sunday, Jan. 1 10 AM-Noon - First Day Hikes: A Natural Resolution. Get outside at Myrtle Beach State Park on the first day of this new year and resolve to spend more time enjoying the natural world. Feel, see, hear, and smell your way through a diversity of coastal habitats as we enjoy a leisurely 1.5-mile stroll and appreciate the serenity that nature provides. Let's unplug and unwind from our fast paced world for a few hours and be inspired by nature and its zen-like ways. This program is designed for adults. No pets, free with park admission, 843.238.0874. Thursday, Jan. 5 10 AM-Noon - First Thursdays Speakers Series at Waccamaw Library. Sponsored by FOWL, Becky Billingsley presents "Wicked Myrtle Beach." From her book by the same name, local author and historian uncovers the naughty side of the Grand Strand as she chronicles bordellos, bootleggers and all manner of indulgent practices that reveal a wicked streak running parallel to area beachfronts. First Thursday also offered Feb. 2, March 2, April 6 and May 4. Free and open to the public, stpetepic@aol.com, theFOWL.org. 3-4 PM - 2017 Litchfield Tea & Poetry at the Waccamaw Neck Library. Join Susan Laughter Meyers and Libby Bernardin, series facilitators, for the 11th year featuring talented poets of the region. Editor Linda Ketron and photographer Anne Swift Malarich will talk about the experience of publishing Brookgreen Gardens: Nights of a Thousand Candles (CLASS Publishing, 2016), a beautiful book celebrating the winter holiday season at Brookgreen. Several contributors, including Libby Bernardin, Ron Daise, Millie Doud, Inge Ebert, Mary Beth Heath, Linda Manning, Susan Laughter Meyers, Nancy Seitz, and Karen Sinkway, will read a selection of their poetic responses to the book's photos. Book signing after the reading; tea and homemade confections by Deloris Roberts. Tea & Poetry also offered Feb. 2, March 2, April 6. Free and open to the public, bardowl2@aol.com, libbypoet@gmail.com, theFOWL.org. Friday, Jan. 6 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Elizabeth Cox (A Question of Mercy) at Kimbels, Wachesaw. Set in a vivid landscape of the mid-twentieth-century South, this is the fifth novel from Robert Penn Warren Award-winning writer Elizabeth Cox. As she challenges notions of individual freedom and responsibility against a backdrop of questionable practices governing treatment of the mentally disabled, she also stretches the breadth and limitations of the human heart to love and to forgive. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. 6:30 PM - Friday Night Classic Movies Series at the Waccamaw Library presents "Citizen Kane" (1941). Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters struggle to determine the meaning of his final words. Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton and Dorothy Comingore. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
Saturdays & Sundays, Jan. 7-March 25 12-4:30 PM - Children's Discovery Room at Brookgreen Gardens. The Children's Discovery Room features seven interactive stations for children ages 4 - 12 that afford opportunities to learn about the rich history, nature and art at Brookgreen Gardens. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
Monday, Jan. 9 11:30 AM - The Sierra Club Winyah Group holds its monthly Southern Luncheon meeting at Applewood Pancake House in Litchfield. In addition to Annual Elections, a guest speaker, James Coley who is in charge of education and outreach for Georgetown County, will be providing information on composting best practices and the services the county provides. In May 2015, he was given the County's Green Earth Award.
Daily, Jan. 9-March 12 12-4:30 PM - "Shine On, Gullah. Shine On," an exhibit of story quilts, fabric collages, and prints by fabric chronicler Dorothy Montgomery of Charleston, in Learning Lab I at the Wall Lowcountry Center. Daily, noon-4:30 PM, free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. Tuesday, Jan. 10 9:30 AM - The Low Country Herb Society (LCHS) meets at the Waccamaw Library in Pawleys Island. The guest speaker will be James Coley, Environmental / Training Coordinator for Georgetown Public Services who will give a presentation on composting. Membership in LCHS is open to all, and no experience is necessary! A "Meet and Greet" social time, to welcome guests and members, is held prior to the meeting with refreshments provided by LCHS members. Every regular meeting includes a guest speaker, tips and tricks with herbs, and information on the Herb of the Month. LCHS meets from September through May and the annual dues are $25 with a quarterly newsletter included. For more information, look for us on Facebook or contact sclchsnews@gmail.com. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-Mar. 28 12-1 PM - Keeping It Simple: Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Lisa Rosof, Section V. Based on the easy-to-use book by Richard Fields, Ph.D., A Year of Living Mindfully, Section V includes 12 weeks (Jan. 10-March 28) of core mindfulness practices that can be taken as a whole. Prior participation is not required. These consecutive teachings help us to be less reactive, more compassionate and gentler with ourselves and others, less judgmental, less critical and more understanding of our own and others' suffering. Purchase of the book prior to class is essential. A $14 plus shipping book direct from F acesConferences.com or by calling Diane at 1-877-63FACES. For course information and questions, contact Lisa Rosof, 843-235-9960 or lcrosof@gmail.com. $250, register with CLASS, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
Wednesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15 3:30-4:30 PM - French Classes at the Waccamaw Library. Gabrielle Griggs will be teaching a 6-week Beginners Practical French course in the Waccamaw Room. A native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Griggs received her Associates Degree in Early Care & Education as well as certifications in Early Childhood Development at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Georgetown, South Carolina. She is currently employed with the Pawleys Island Montessori School from October 2010 to present. Students will learn to introduce themselves in French, learn some numbers, the months of the year. They will learn some vocabulary for members of the family, clothes, human body. Also, they will learn a few songs in French, and they will learn the names of some food and household items. Free and open to the public. To register for this class or for more information, email sbremner@gtcounty.org. Friday, Jan. 13 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Karen White (The Guests on South Battery) at Pawleys Plantation. Maintaining her two-book-per-year release schedule, New York Times bestselling author of women's fiction Karen White delights with her fifth in the Tradd Street mystery series, laced with malevolent and benign spirits. Explore the brick-walked streets of Charleston, where historic mansions house the memories of years gone by, and restless spirits refuse to fade away...$30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. 1-4 PM - Life in a Reef. Learn about oyster reefs and why they are so important to our estuaries. Visit a North Inlet salt marsh at low tide for a first-hand look at these amazingly productive ecosystems, then spend time indoors exploring the diversity of reef inhabitants up close and personal. Free, limited to 14 participants; please call to register, 843.904.9016. 6:30 PM - Friday Night Classic Movies Series at the Waccamaw Library presents "Dead Poet's Society" (1989). English teacher John Keating inspires his students to look at poetry with a different perspective of authentic knowledge and feelings. Starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
Looking Ahead! Jan. 19 - Author's Table at the Waccamaw Library presents Tanya Ackerman and her book Pawleys Island: Chasing the Light, the first pictorial and landscape photography book on Pawleys Island ever done. Email sbremner@gtcounty.org for more information and to reserve a seat. Save the dates: Jan. 27-29 and Feb. 3-4, 2017 for The 13th Annual French Film Festival at the Waccamaw Library. For film details, visit TheFOWL.org or pick up a flyer at the library. A limited number of passes for all six films ($8) can be purchased at Art Works in the Litchfield Exchange (10 AM-2 PM, Mon.-Sat.). Great stocking stuffer! Individual tickets at $3 each will be available at the library during the Festival.
Ongoing! WaccamawNeckArtsAlliance.com
Call to area ARTISTS, AUTHORS, MUSICIANS and PERFORMERS. Sign up to receive updates as this new group develops its website and opportunities for local artists, authors, musicians, and performers to reach potential audiences. Former SC congresswoman and award-winning area artist Vida Miller (Gray Man Gallery) has spearheaded this alliance that is already 250 members strong. TheArtsGrandStrand.com (formerly myrtlebeachculturalcalendar.com) Check out this updated nonprofit website, created and maintained by Murrells Inlet resident John Morken, to keep you informed about all of the cultural events on the Grand Strand. Dedicated to making it easy to know about all the Fine Arts events, it strips away pop culture and tourist attractions found in other guides. The What's Happening page has artists, performers and sponsors personally telling you what they are presenting NOW, along with ads for events. The calendar displays as a month, week, day or agenda. Each event is categorized (e.g., music, art), and you can choose to view any or all of the categories by clicking on them in the dropboxes at the top of the calendar.
Through Dec. 30 - The Franklin G. Burroughs & Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum presents Celia Pearson's "Layerings: A Glimpse of Southeast Asia." Based in photography, Pearson's works combine traditional prints with photomontages, prints on rice paper and prints on silk. MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.
Through Jan. 1, 2017 - "Holiday Exhibits" at Brookgreen Gardens open daily and during Nights of a Thousand Candles two indoor exhibits are beautiful additions to the seasonal celebration and are included in admission. Daily, 9:30 AM-5 PM, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. Through Feb. - Silent Cities: Cemetery Tours at Brookgreen Gardens. Ride on the Trekker down back roads and explore cemeteries on this two-hour excursion. Walk through former slaves and plantation owners' graveyards and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origin. Tickets must be purchased at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Visitors who purchase tickets for this excursion will receive a discount coupon for same-day purchases at Keepsakes. Sun., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 12 PM & 2:30 PM, $15 in addition to garden admission, reservations suggested, 843.235.6038. Through Feb. - The Oaks Plantation History and Nature Trail at Brookgreen Gardens. Travel back roads with an interpreter and hear about the history of the prominent Alston family here in colonial and antebellum eras. Visit the location of the plantation house, the Alston family cemetery, grounds of the slave village, and other archaeological sites. Due to its remote location, transportation is by mini-bus. Purchase tickets at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Guests for this excursion will receive a discount coupon for same-day purchases at Keepsakes. Mon. & Wed., 11 AM and 1 PM, $8 adults, $4 children, in addition to garden admission, 843.235.6038. Though April 23 - The 2010 The Quilts of Gee's Bend exhibition, presented by the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, remains one of the Museum's most popular and talked-about exhibitions, according to Museum director Patricia Goodwin. A new exhibition, Gee's Bend: From Quilts to Prints, examines the work of four well-known Gee's Bend quiltmakers and their recent exploration into the art of printmaking. Additional public programs to accompany the exhibit are planned for spring 2017. Gallery hours for Gee's Bend: From Quilts to Prints will be from 10 AM-4 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1-4 PM Sundays, except for the period Dec. 22-26 and Dec. 31 -Jan. 2 when the Museum will be closed for the holidays.
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