| FOWL Community Connector May 1, 2017 |
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| 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.
- 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.
- 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.
April Artist at the Waccamaw Library: Johnnie Cowan An award-winning Lowcountry artist, the founder and first president of the Georgetown County Watercolor Society, and a signature member of the South Carolina Watermedia Society, Johnnie Cowan is also a member of the Georgetown Artist Gallery. She has been an active member of the art community for more than forty years as an artist, teacher and advocate for the arts. Working in both transparent watercolors and oils, Johnnie has displayed in numerous exhibits, including the Southern Watercolor Society, the South Carolina Watermedia Society, Spoleto, Waccamaw Arts and Craft Guild, MOJO International, and won several 1st Place and Best in Show awards. She was the first place winner in the 2016 Seaside Palette and was chosen as the 25th Anniversary Wooden Boat Show Artist. For more information, email sbremner@gtcounty.org. April Photographers at the Waccamaw Library: Sandra Anderson and June Jordan An award winning, self-taught photographer, shooting digital since the early 2000's, Sandra Anderson has been a resident of the South Carolina Lowcountry for about 40 years. One of her special passions is preserving the quickly vanishing culture and old buildings of the area through photography. She has been privileged to be accepted into ArtFields® for the past three years. Her work is currently shown in the Georgetown Art Gallery, Georgetown, SC; The Lens Work Gallery, and the Cuckoo's Nest all of Pawleys Island, SC; and, The Chinaberry Tree, Myrtle Beach, SC. She has participated in special shows with the Rice Museum in Georgetown, SC, The Art Trail Gallery in Florence, SC, and the Elder Gallery in Charlotte, NC. She holds memberships at Carolinas Nature Photography Association, Seacoast Artists Guild, and Photographic Society of America. June Jordan is a graphic artist and photographer with a passion for history, the arts, and the environment. A native of Ohio, she and husband Allen, moved to Murrells Inlet in 1994. Her career as a graphic artist spans four decades. She continues to freelance but more often volunteers her time and talents to non-profit organizations. She designed posters and playbills for the former Murrells Inlet Community Theatre for 16 years and for Trees for Tomorrow for the past five, and has produced newsletters, artwork, and promotional materials for community groups and environmental endeavors. June's nature photography earned top honors in the S.C. Wildlife Federation Photography Contest. For more information about the photography displayed at the Waccamaw Library, email sbremner@gtcounty.org.
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| Volunteers for Library Landscaping
Thanks to all who volunteered for this ongoing project to keep our beautiful library grounds looking great. We even attracted a professional landscaper! If you would like to help with this important and rewarding task, please email Diane Stern at d.stern26@gmail.com. Your participation will be greatly appreciated!
Monday, May 1 Sign up for Summer Reading at all four library branches (Georgetown, Waccamaw, Andrews and Carvers Bay). Enrich your child's summer with great storytelling, performances, science experiments, puppet shows, magic tricks, reading competitions, movies, crafts, parties and more! This year's program is theme "Build a Better World," so expect a science and and engineering twist at all four branches. Sign up with ssullivan@gtcounty.org. Tuesday, May 2 All Day - Palmetto Giving Day recognizes the valuable work that not-for-profit organizations do in our community throughout the year. It is a day that we ask individuals to make donations to their favorite not-for-profit groups. If you attended the Volunteer Fair held at the Waccamaw Library in February, then you have these great organizations on your radar: All 4 Paws Rescue Shelter, American Red Cross, Back Pack Buddies, Baskervill Food Pantry, Bike the Neck, Black River United Way, Family Justice Center, Friends of Waccamaw Library, Freedom Readers, Friends for Coastal South Carolina, Friends of Huntington Beach State Park, Grand Strad Surf Rider Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Hobcaw Barony, Long Bay Symphony, Miss Ruby's Kids, Neighbor to neighbor, Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, Rape Crisis Center, Smith Medical Clinic, SC Maritime Museum, St. Frances Animal Shelter, Tara Hall, Teach My People, Tidelands Community Hospice Foundation, Winya Rivers Foundation/Waccamaw Riverkeeper. 5:30-7:30 PM - Opening reception for the 20th Annual Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Juried Exhibition at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum. More than 40 artists from around the region will vie for top honors and $2,000+ in cash prizes. Awards presentation begins at 6 PM for the 74 two-dimensional and three-dimensional works selected for jurying. At the opening reception, Carleston artist Linda Daly Baker, distinguished judge for this exhibition, will provide insight on how the works were selected for inclusion in the exhibit and will participate in the awards ceremony. The exhibit continues through June 1, with gallery hours from 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 PM Sundays. (Shortened hours may apply during some weekends in May. Call the Museum to verify open hours.) Free and open to the public (donations welcome), 843.238.2510 or M yrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.
Tuesdays, May 2-23 7 PM - Meditation and Mindfulness at the Waccamaw Library for the month of May on Tuesdays. Elizabeth Monroy is an Infinite Human Life Coach who combines her intuitive abilities as a medium, certified Tarot coach, past life counselor, medical intuit, Yoga therapy teacher, Reiki master, certified crystal Reiki master and teacher, animal Reiki practitioner, motivational speaker, international author, film director, producer and a visionary artist. She has thirty years of experience as a mental health Counselor and over thirty years of training under master spiritual teachers. She is a member of the International Association of Life Coaches and a certified Ericksonian hypnotherapist. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org. Tuesdays, May 2-June 6 Noon-1 PM - Lisa Rosof, M.A., opens the Mindfulness group to those interested in the five-week Section VI - Being In Difficult Life Situations: Stress & Suffering. No meeting May 30. Tuesdays, noon-1 PM, $100 (register with ClassAtPawleys.com or 843.235.9600). For information about Mindfulness, 843.504.1057 or lcrosof@gmail.com. Wednesday, May 3 1 PM - Brookgreen Gardens Gullah Program. Ron Daise, Vice-president for Creative Education and Gullah descendant, will present an entertaining and informative program about the culture, food, language, and history of the Gullah Geechee people in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium. Also offered May 10, 17 & 24. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. Thursday, May 4 8:30 AM-1 PM - North Inlet Paddle. Join the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Surf the Earth for a naturalist-guided tour through the creeks of North Inlet. The program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snack, and camera/binoculars (if desired). Also offered June 2, June 20, July 19, Aug. 17 & Aug. 31. $50/person; weather permitting; limited to 6 participants; register at 843.904.9016. 10 AM-Noon - First Thursday Speakers Series at Waccamaw Library. This FOWL-hosted event features Andrea DeMuth presenting "Lowcountry Native Animals - What's New at the Zoo." Explore our area's native species, the projects the zoo does to support them, and delve into what's new at Brookgreen's Native Wildlife Zoo with its vice-president and curator of zoological collections. First Thursday also offered June 1. Free and open to the public, stpetepic@aol.com, theFOWL.org. Friday & Saturday, May 5-6 Georgetown Library Book Sale at 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, will feature gently-used library books with plenty of bargains for all ages. Stock up on classics, fiction, non-fiction, children's books and more! Friday, 10 AM-7 PM and Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM, free to browse, 843.545.3316. Friday, May 5 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Wendy Wax (One Good Thing) at Pawleys Plantation. Embroiled in a battle to regain control of their renovation-turned-reality TV show, "Do Over," Maddie, Avery, Nikki and Kyra find themselves holding tight to the frayed ends of their friendship and relationships. But friendship is made for times like these, to keep each other - and their dreams - from crumbling. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. 5-8 PM - Island Art Gallery Open House and Art Show: "Mon-o-chrome." Open to area artists. Free admission, 843.314.0298 or PawleysIslandArt.com. 6 PM - Friends Fine Art Auction. Brookgreen Gardens and the Friends of Brookgreen are honored to partner with Morris & Whiteside Auctions for a once in a lifetime Fine Art Auction featuring the works of noted sculptor, Glenna Goodacre. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Brookgreen Gardens' mission to collect, conserve, and provide education opportunities. 843.235.6018 or Brookgreen.org.
6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents Jason Michael Carroll in concert at Francis Marion Park (801 Front St.). Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com. 6:30 PM - Friday Night Film Series at the Waccamaw Library presents "Inferno" (2016, PG 13), directed by Ron Howard. After waking up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, Robert Langdon teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks, and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot. Starring Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones and Irrfan Khan. Free and air conditioned, sbremner@gtcounty.org. 9 AM-4 PM - Blessing of the Inlet at Belin United Methodist Church. Join in this 21st annual day-long celebration of worship, entertainment, great food, family fun and arts and crafts. The "Blessing of the Inlet" ceremony will start at 11:30 AM. The festival is a free event with no admission or parking charge and is always held rain or shine. Due to Belin's focus on the people and lives of Murrells Inlet and the surrounding South Strand, the event does not include a blessing of animals. "See Ya' Saturday!" Free admission, 843.651.5099 or BlessingoftheInlet.com 11 AM-6 PM - 2017 Rivertown Music & Craft Beer Festival will be packed with classic car show, two stages of music, vendors and craft beer tastings. Local and regional bands provide music all day ranging from jazz to gospel to beach music. Local artists, crafters and merchants will line the downtown streets offering an assortment of wares and food. Bring a chair, no coolers. Free, 843.248.6260 or ConwayAlive.com. 3-5 PM - CLASS Productions presents Dixieland Swampers at Kimbel Lodge, Hobcaw Barony. Coordinated by previous headliner and performer Ceasar, The Dixieland Swampers is an amalgam of terrific musicians, many of whom play part-time for their local symphonies, as well as for big band events all over the region. Think tuba, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, percussion and strumming banjo or guitar, featuring favorites like "My Old Kentucky Home," "Maple Leaf Rag," "When the Saints Go Marching In," and "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey." Ticket includes great music, a seat, snacks, iced tea & water. $25, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. 5-7 PM - Carnevale di Venezia at Brookgreen Gardens. Expect an evening of masks, music and merriment at this year's spring gala fundraiser. Set in the enchanting Poetry Garden, the event promises a flavor of Venice with opulent décor, masked guests, a silent auction, and fanciful festivities. The Friends have been planning this black-tie-optional affair with a unique attention to detail. Dance to the tunes of "Paperwork," dine on Italian-themed delicacies, and sip luscious libations. The Friends of Brookgreen Gardens are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the unique experience, "Ribbit the Exhibit" created by J.A. Cobb and proceeds from the gala will help support this enchanting exhibit. Space is limited and reservations required for this rare opportunity to experience the renowned gardens "after-hours!" $175 per person, 843.235.6018 or Brookgreen.org. 6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents The Embers in concert at Francis Marion Park (801 Front St.). Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com. Sunday, May 7 7-8:30 PM - Georgetown ART WEEK kick-off event: The Coastal Reaction Band will fire up a toe-tapping live performance that includes favorite selections of rock, soul, funk, R&B and beach music at the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street). Comprised of seven talented local musicians who have been honing their craft together and with other ensembles for years, band founder and leader Joey Carter is a local independent artist who has been performing his beautiful music up and down the Grand Strand and beyond for many years. Free and open to the public; reservations are not required, but if you have questions, contact dmcinvaill@gtcounty.org. Monday, May 8 10 AM - Workshop for Parents at the Waccamaw Library. Educational advocate Sheri Smith will present the third in a series called "Let's Get Started: Navigating a Path for your Children's Success." The series will help parents navigate the educational system, create valuable relationships between school and home, and prepare for the ups and downs of a child's educational lifetime. Smith has been an educational advocate for 20 years. After earning her degree in early education, she became a preschool teacher. She also owned and operated her own preschool in California. She holds a degree in communication disorders and has worked as a speech therapist. After retiring, she started her own company called L.E.A.R.N LLC. In each of these workshops, Smith will provide the parents with a specific set of tools, vocabulary methods to empower them with confidence and enable them to easily handle any situation which might arise during their child's educational lifetime. Free and open to the public. To reserve a seat or for more information, email Tuesday, May 9 10 AM - The Author's Table at the Waccamaw Library presents Ann Hymes with her debut novel Shadow of Whimsy, set in 1980 and in current time. The story of several generations of one family that have lived, loved and lied at Whimsy Towers, a unique oceanfront house in Chatham, Mass., follows the newest heiress and her struggles with independence. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org. 6-8 PM - Surf The Earth Sunset/Full Moon Kayak Tour. This naturalist guided two-hour tour takes place from dusk through the rising moon. Enjoy a leisurely paddle through the beautiful salt marsh system, and watch the sun set and give way to the moon's rise. If you have a camera, there are a lot of opportunities to capture our spectacular wild life (turtles, dolphins, and shore birds), beautiful sunsets, and spectacular moon rise over the ocean. Bring your favorite beverage and be prepared to kick back and enjoy the spectacular view. Also offered June 8, July 6, Aug. 7. $75, Surf-the-Earth.com or 843.235.3500. 7-9:30 PM - ART WEEK: Cultural Council of Georgetown County presents "De'Sean Jones... Night of Jazz" with Denny Hess on bass and Jesse Willis on drums at Howard Center. $25, 843.520.0744 or CulturalCouncilofGeorgetown.com. Wednesday, May 10 1 PM - Brookgreen Gardens Gullah Program. See May 3 entry for details. Also offered May 17 & 24. Wed., 1 PM, free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. Friday, May 12 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Stephanie Danler (Sweetbitter) at Ocean One, Litchfield. Shot from a mundane, provincial past, Tess comes to New York in the stifling summer of 2006. Alone, knowing no one, living in a rented room in Williamsburg, she manages to land a job as a "backwaiter" at a celebrated downtown Manhattan restaurant. This begins the year we spend with Tess as she starts to navigate the chaotic, enchanting, punishing, and privileged life she has chosen, as well as the remorseless and luminous city around her. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. 5:30-8:30 PM - ART WEEK: Cultural Council of Georgetown County presents "Wine Walk" for participants to taste a variety of wines and hors d'oeuvres at participating businesses along Front Street. $25, 843.520.0744 or CulturalCouncilofGeorgetown.com. Saturday & Sunday, May 13-14 Georgetown 2017 ARTWALK, sponsored by Cultural Council of Georgetown County.Beautiful waterfront parks and quaint shops along Front Street will display a diverse selection of fine art. To round out this special weekend event, there will be local musical performers, children's art and activities, along with great food. Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM & Sunday, 11 AM-4 PM, free to attend, 843.520.0744 or CulturalCouncilofGeorgetown.com. Saturday, May 13 6:30 AM on - 6th Annual Paddle Fest to benefit Tara Hall Home for Boys, a nationally accredited long-term residential home and school that accepts neglected, troubled and abused boys. The fundraiser sees hundreds take to the water every year, venturing out on Black Mingo Creek in kayaks, canoes and even on paddleboards. They navigate a scenic two-mile route to the shores of Tara Hall Home for Boys, where they and others enjoy outdoor activities, live music from local bands, food and more. Activities for children will include waterslides, face painting and afternoon races - kayaks for the older kids and barrel races for the younger. The On-site Event Registration Booth will be open 6:30-9 AM at Union Station, 333 Henry Road, Hemingway (Hwy41/51). Kayak rental is first come first serve with a paid registration. Cost for the event is $40 for paddlers ($25 for youth 8-16 and free for those 7 and under with an adult); or $10 for non-paddlers ($5 for youth 8-16 and free for kids 7 and under). For more information, 843.546.3000 or TaraHall.org. 7:30-1:30 AM - Birding Adventures at Hobcaw. Come celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Hobcaw Barony and learn about migrant and resident birds in our area including warblers, buntings, flycatchers, and shorebirds. Join Wendy Allen, Reserve Manager, for a guided birding trip through the forests and marshes of Hobcaw. Bring water, snack, and binoculars (if you have them). Registration required; weather permitting; limited to 14 participants. $10, 843.904.9016. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM - Osprey Fisheagle Boat Excursion at Santee State Park (251 State Park Rd., Santee). Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with a stopover adventure on Lake Marion. Explore this unique lake habitat including Osprey Village in the Stumphole Swamp on this two-hour boat excursion with Fisheagle Nature Adventures. Journey into the heart of this important migratory stopover site. Possible sightings include a multitude of migratory species including Mergansers, Wood Stork, Night-heron, Ibis, Kites, Flycatchers, Vireos and Warblers. Sat., 10:30 AM-12:30 PM; arrive by 9:45 AM. $32 for members; $40 per non-member (add a $10 donation and receive an annual membership to the Center); please note there is an additional $2 fee for parking at Santee State Park. 843.971.7474 or TheCenterforBirdsofPrey.Org. 11 AM-2 PM - "Second Saturdays" at the Kaminski House Museum. Craftswoman Adrina Glover demonstrates the traditional craft of sweetgrass basketmaking and will offer a variety of baskets for sale. Also offered June 10, July 8, Aug. 12. Free to watch, 843.546.7706 or KaminskiMuseum.org. 4 PM - Common Threads in Diverse Spiritualities at Waccamaw Library presents "Cultivating a Peaceful Mind." Ahbay Rinpoche was initiated as a Buddhist monk at the age of nine and later ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He has taught widely in the US, Europe and India. Rinpoche will talk about finding peace by eliminating the negative mind of hatred and anger. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org. 7:30 PM - ART WEEK: Cultural Council of Georgetown County presents Long Bay Symphony String Quartet at Winyah Auditorium performing classical composers, romantic and modern period masters, popular jazz and tango pieces. $25, 843.520.0744 or CulturalCouncilofGeorgetown.com. Monday, May 15 9-11:30 AM - Shell Midden Island Kayak Trip. Join the Reserve and Surf the Earth for a naturalist-guided tour to the shell middens of North Inlet. The program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snack, and camera/binoculars (if desired). Registration required; weather permitting; limited to 6 participants. Also offered June 13 and July 12. $50, 843.904.9016. 5-7 PM - Cocktail Reception/Benefit: Dorothea Benton Frank (Same Beach, Next Year) at Pawleys Plantation. Join us for a pre-launch party at one of our favorite venues for wine and appetizers for a talk by one of our favorite authors to benefit one of her favorite causes, The Family Justice Center in Georgetown. New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank returns to her magical Lowcountry of South Carolina in a bewitching story of marriage, love, family, and friendship that is infused with her warm and engaging earthy humor and generous heart. One enchanted summer, two couples begin a friendship that will last more than twenty years and transform their lives.*This event includes the book, the opportunity to chat with Dottie while sipping wine and nibbling tasty appetizers, and a donation to the center for abused women and children. $60, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. Tuesday, May 16 10 AM - Common Threads in Diverse Spiritualities at Waccamaw Library presents "A World of Beauty: Pagan Path for the Modern Culture." Holli Emore, Executive Director of Cherry Hill Seminary, talks about the beliefs and history of Paganism, exploring some of the beliefs pagans hold, as well as misconceptions held by the uninitiated. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
6:30 PM - FOGL (Friends of Georgetown Library) presents the premiere of "The Content of their Character," a local video by author Steve Williams that shines light on African American history, at the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street). Williams has taken his popular book Ebony Effects: 150 Unknown Facts about Blacks in Georgetown, SC to a whole new level. Choosing fifteen of the most interesting stories from his book, he has created a video featuring mini-documentaries introduced by well-known citizens of Georgetown like Councilman Brendon Barber, Barbara Huell, Rev. Gloria Barr Ford, Virgie Tennyson, Don Gilliard, Florene Linnen and others. Although the video, "The Content of Their Character, "runs over two hours, each person or place featured is encapsulated in a stand-alone vignette of 7 - 9 minutes. Williams chose his fifteen subjects because they have an enduring tale to tell. For example: Lillian Golden Pyatt and Frank McKenzie met a great deal of resistance when they tried to establish the Magnolia-McKenzie Beach Resort in the 1930s. Other local heroes featured in the movie include Houston Parsons, who bought and ran his own bus for African American children in Plantersville, Santee, Sampit and Pawleys Island in the 1940s and 1950s, when the school district would not drive the children. Jerome Nicholas Holmes created the Brown's Ferry Water Company to serve 800 African American homes still using wells and outhouses in the 1960s. Judge Hughey Walker was injured during the Vietnam War, and became paralyzed from the waist down. He worked in high positions at several Georgetown businesses, advocated tirelessly for disabled access for students, and served on Georgetown's County Council. In 1993 he was sworn in as a magistrate judge and later became the Chief Magistrate of Georgetown County. Free and open to the public, hpelham@gtcounty.org. Wednesday, May 17 9-11:30 AM - North Inlet-Winyah Bay NERR and Coastal Carolina University will be hosting a FREE Climate and Coastal Flooding Simulation, a workshop on Community Decision-making for Coastal Flooding at CCU Georgetown (901 Front Street, Georgetown). This will be a simulated decision-making process to increase awareness and concerns about potential climate change risks and explore opportunities and obstacles to addressing them as a community. The goal of the activity is to teach collaborative decision-making methods that can work in the face of uncertainties. Intended Audience: Local community members, residents, business owners, government officials - elected, appointed, or staff, preferably from or in the Georgetown County area. This event is a FREE education and community engagement event from the United Nations Centre for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development - Georgetown (RCE Georgetown). Limited to 15 participants, light breakfast included. Registration is required and you may sign up at this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/climategame. Or contact Michelle LaRocco at 843-904-9034 or michelle.larocco@belle.baruch.sc.edu. 1 PM - Brookgreen Gardens Gullah Program. See May 3 entry for details. Also offered May 24. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000. Friday, May 19 10 AM - Author's Table at Waccamaw Library presents Ann Ipock with her new book Life is Short, Pack Your Bags Now! The fourth in her side-splitting Life is Short series that tells short stories about everyday life, the ordinary joys and frustrations of everything from long-term marriages to YouTube videos to homeowners associations in a way that's both insightful and hilarious. Free and open to the public, sbremner@gtcounty.org. 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Mary Kay Andrews (The Beach House Cookbook) at Kimbel's, Wachesaw. You do not have to own a beach house to cook like you're at the beach. You don't actually even have to be at the beach. The recipe for beach house cooking, according to Mary Kay, is nothing more than easy, accessible, fresh, tasty dishes. Long on taste and enjoyment, short on stress or mess. The Beach House Cookbook is filled with recipes that have become her family's traditions, including some new concepts (Frozen Key Lime Bars, Mr. Beachy Ceviche, and Quickles, her grandma's Quick Pickles). You can be assured of a few belly laughs along the way preparing and filling all those summer tummies! $30, 843.235.9600. 6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents Shaggin' on the Sampit with DJ Mike Worley (94.9 SURF FM) at Francis Marion Park (801 Front St.). Also offered June 16, July 21, Aug. 18. Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com. 6:30 PM - Friday Night Film Series at the Waccamaw Library presents "Me Before You" (2016, PG 13). Based on the novel by Jojo Moyes, "Me Before You" is about a girl in a small town who forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of. Starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin and Janet McTeer. Free and air conditioned, sbremner@gtcounty.org. Saturday, May 20 8:30 AM - Waverly Road Cleanup with The Knights of Columbus Council 11028 and Bike the Neck. The Knights will meet in the parking lot at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church; Bike the Neck volunteers will meet in the parking lot at Teach My People. Both groups will work east and west. Safety vest, trash bags, and disposable gloves will be provided. If you'd prefer to trim back creeping vegetation or leaf-blow the path, bring appropriate tools. Give yourself a good spritz with insect repellant, wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy shoes! For more information, 843-235-9600 or linda@classatpawleys.com. 8:30-10:30 AM - Migratory Bird Walks in Awendaw. Lying along the Atlantic Flyway, the Avian Conservation Center campus is a perfect location to catch a glimpse of peak avian migration. Join the Center's experienced birding guides for an introduction to the Painted Bunting and other colorful migrants that frequent the Center's campus each spring. After the walk, guests are invited to join the regular morning bird of prey tour and flight demonstrations at no additional cost. Also offered May 27. $15 (members), $20 (non-members), 843.971.7474 or TheCenterforBirdsofPrey.org. 10 AM-3:30 PM - Ribbit the Exhibit Day at Brookgreen Gardens. J.A. Cobb, the artist who created RIBBIT THE EXHIBIT and all of its whimsical frog sculptures, will visit Brookgreen Gardens to meet many members of his Lowcountry audience and answer questions about his art. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000. 1-4 PM - World War II Living History Day at Hobcaw Barony. Commemorate Armed Forces Day at Hobcaw Barony, remembering President Franklin Roosevelt's 1944 visit. While war raged and D-Day was finalized FDR rested, guarded by Secret Service and all branches of the military. Join us at Hobcaw House to tour the house and grounds and meet World War II US Army re-enactors, led by guest speaker Mike Glazier. Interpretation focuses this day on the president's month long stay, Belle's Victory Garden, Georgetown's municipal involvement and a world at war. Reservations required, car caravan. $10/person, 843.546.4623. 6-11 PM - 2017 Pawleys Pavilion Reunion to benefit Habitat for Humanity at Pawleys Island Nature Park (North Causeway). 2016 Carolina Beach Music Awards Group of the Year/Male Vocalist of the Year winners Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band with Kendrex Singletary. Food provided by Moe's Original BBQ. Tickets $30 (in advance), $35 (at the "door"), $10 (children 12 and under). Group rates available, 843-546-5685 ext. 6. Monday, May 22 11 AM-1:30 PM - Fishes of North Inlet. Learn about fish, crab, and shrimp species common in our tidal creeks of North Inlet and assist with a long-term biological monitoring project. Participants will learn hands-on sampling methods in the salt marsh followed by a processing of the sample catch with the biologists in the seawater laboratory. Bring water, bagged lunch, insect repellent, and wear old sneakers/boots. Registration required; limited to 14 participants. Free, 843.904.9016. Wednesday, May 24 1 PM - Brookgreen Gardens Gullah Program. See May 3 entry for details. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000. Wednesday-Saturday, May 24-27 8 AM-5 PM - 50th Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament at Georgetown Landing Marina. For entry details and forms, GeorgetownLandingMarina.com. 843.546.1776. Thursday, May 25 6-9 PM - Baruch Roundtable: Lafayette on Hobcaw Barony's Shore. The 19-year-old French soldier and aristocrat, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette became convinced that the American Revolution reflected his own beliefs stating "My heart was dedicated." Join us for an intimate dinner at Hobcaw House and a lively talk by guest lecturer, Dr. Eldred "Wink" Prince, historian, author and Coastal Carolina University professor. Lafayette crossed the Atlantic Ocean landing off course "on lonely North Island," due east of Hobcaw Barony on June 13, 1777. After a two-day stay, Lafayette swore to conquer or die for the American cause. The circumstances of his arrival and welcome by SC militia member, Major Benjamin Huger have been told by generations; Dr. Prince will help us separate legend from fact. Reservations required, limited to 25. $75/person, 843.546.4623. Friday, May 26 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Michelle Gable (The Book of Summer) at Inlet Affairs.T his bestselling author has who has transported us to Paris with The Paris Apartment and I'll See You in Paris, now turns her generation-jumping eye on Nantucket where physician Bess Codman has returned to her family's compound, Cliff House, for the first time in four years. Her great-grandparents built Cliff House almost a century before, but due to erosion, the once-grand home will soon fall into the sea. Though she's purposefully avoided the island, Bess must now pack up the house and deal with her mother, a notorious town rabble-rouser, who refuses to leave. The Book of Summer unravels the power and secrets of Cliff House as told through the voices of Ruby Packard, a bright-eyed and idealistic newlywed on the eve of WWII, the home's definitive guestbook, and Bess herself. Bess's grandmother always said it was a house of women, and by the very last day of the very last summer at Cliff House, Bess will understand the truth of her grandmother's words in ways she never contemplated. $30, 843.235.9600. 7 PM - Defending Race in the Face of Reason at the Waccamaw Library, sponsored and hosted by the Myrtle Beach Humanists and Freethinkers.In this talk, writer and activist Alix Jules discusses Race and Racism in America, including racial tones in culture, religion, and their effect on US politics. He reviews some of the current stats and prevailing theories that continue to shape racial dynamics, while examining the concept of privilege in the Era of Trump. The writer also takes a candid, but humorous look at why even Humanists struggle with finding proper footing when discussing these topics. In addition he'll also discuss the backlash against PC culture and why words like "diversity" became a pejorative. The Myrtle Beach Humanists and Freethinkers is a chapter of the American Humanist Association and support reason, ethics, and compassion. Free and open to the public. Meet & greet at 6 PM, talk starts at 7 PM. https://www.facebook.com/events/206955979810101/
Saturday, May 27 8:30-10:30 AM - Migratory Bird Walks in Awendaw. See May 20 entry for details. $15 (members), $20 (non-members), 843.971.7474 or TheCenterforBirdsofPrey.org. 10 AM-12:30 PM - Breakfast with the Butterflies at Brookgreen Gardens. Take part in a colorful celebration at the Butterfly House and enjoy a delicious catered breakfast buffet and children's activities and crafts. In addition, all guests will receive a 30 minute-timed admission to Whispering Wings Butterfly House. Tickets include garden admission, breakfast, admission to Butterfly House, crafts, activities, butterfly wings (one per child) and tote bag for each family. Space is limited. Members (Adult $20/Child $15) General public (Adult $25/Child $20), 843.235.6016. Saturday-Monday, May 27-29 - Red, White, and Blue Salute to Veterans at Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen staff and volunteers will place flags throughout the gardens at patriotic sculpture and sculpture created by veterans. Printed information about these artists and their work is available at the Welcome Center. Sat.-Mon., 9:30 AM-5 PM, free with garden admission, 843.235.6000.
May 27-July 23 - Sculpture Exhibit: Recent Acquisitions, 2014-2017. This exhibit will feature works by Stanley Bleifeld (1924-2011), Marion Roller (1916 -2012), and Domenico Facci (1916-1994), all of whom are represented by multiple sculptures in the Brookgreen Gardens collection. It will also include medallic art by important sculptors in this specialized field which has been an acquisition focus in recent years. Daily, 9:30 AM-5 PM, free with garden admission, 843.235.6000.
Sunday, May 28 6 PM - Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run. Join us for the 4th Brookgreen Gardens 5K and 1 Mile Race! This is one of the area's most popular races. Brookgreen Gardens is on the National Historic Registry and one of the most scenic locations in the Southeast. And, one of the few evening races in the Myrtle Beach area. This will be the only race at Brookgreen in 2017. Runners admitted at 5 PM; limited to 500. $30 (5K), $15 (1 mile), Brookgreen.org.
Looking Ahead! June 13 - Georgia Comfort needs volunteers to help her sell tickets for the Annual Waccamaw Indian Pauwau to support our own native people who are doing their best to retain and share native American history and culture. Please contact Georgia at 843.240.3087 or georgiacomfort@yahoo.com. Ongoing! TheArtsGrandStrand.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 May 10 - Brookgreen Gardens Curators Auction Exhibit of works by Glenna Goodacre. In preparation for the Fine Art Auction on May 5th, sculpture and art to be auctioned will be on display in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion. This once in a lifetime exhibit of fine art is free with garden admission. Daily, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. Through August - "Then and Now: The Transformation of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base" The Horry County Museum's exhibit, dedicated to the rich history and special memories of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The Base served The United States and the Horry County Community for more than 50 years. This exhibit explores the development of the MBAFB, its unexpected closing, and redevelopment into one of the Grand Strand's top destinations, the Market Common. Also showcased is the impressive history of the 354th Fighter Wing. This exhibit is sponsored by The Order of the Daedalians Flight 77 and Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union. Free and open to the public. For further information, 843.915.5320 or HorryCountyMuseum.org. Through Oct. 31 - Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience through October. This seasonal exhibit features a lush garden filled with tropical plants where hundreds of butterflies soar through the air. Monarch, Zebra Longwing, Polydamas Swallowtails, Pipevine Swallowtails, Spicebush Swallowtails, Julias, Buckeyes, Queens, Painted Lady, and American Lady are just a few of the species that call Whispering Wings home. Dozens of other species will be added throughout the summer and fall. Whispering Wings contains a pupae emergence room where visitors may observe the transformation from chrysalis to adult butterflies. Interpretive signs throughout the exhibit and benches provide a restful place to watch their delicate beauty in flight. Daily, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM, adults $3, children $2 for a 30-minute timed visit, in addition to garden admission, 843-235-6000 or Brookgreen.org. |
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