Friends of Waccamaw Library Newsletter: Your bi-monthly FOWL newsletter is here!

What's happening on the Waccamaw Neck ~ compliments of the Friends of Waccamaw Library!

FOWL Community Connector

September 1, 2018

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 e-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.

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Kids & Families at Waccamaw Library - all programs free.

Kids' weekly activities - all are free, some require registration. For more information, aking@gtcounty.org.

Junior FIRST Lego League. Mondays, 3-4 PM, Sept. 24-Nov. 12. Non-competitive level of FIRST for ages 6-9.
Minis Art Class. Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 PM (starts Sept. 11). Art for ages 1-5 years old and their grown-ups.
Art Classes. First Wednesdays, 3-4:30 PM with artists from the Myrtle Beach Art Museum. Ages 6-12 years old. Pre-registration required.
Story Time! Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (Playtime starts at 10 AM). Ages birth to 5 years
Canine Angels. Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 3-4 PM. Come and read to one of these great dogs (and people)!
Creative Crafts. Thursdays, 3-4 PM (starts Sept. 20). 4th grade and up.
LEGO Free Build. All day Fridays. All ages.
Manners Club. First Saturday each month, 10 AM-Noon. Register with Ms. Amy or Ms. Holly.

Game on! We play a wide variety of family friendly board and card games and always have a great time. Free, ddennis@gtcounty.org.

Mondays - Open Gaming & Cooperative game day, ages 10+, 3-6:30 PM.
Tuesdays - Open Gaming & Tabletop, ages 10+, 3-6:30 PM.
Wednesdays - Open Gaming & Magic the Gathering Day, ages 10+, 3-6:30 PM.
Thursdays - Open Gaming & Art Day, 10+, 3-6:30 PM.
Fridays - Minecraft Friday, all ages (under 10 accompanied by adult), 2:30-5 PM.
Saturdays - Open Gaming, 10+, 11 AM-5 PM. First Saturday each month - Magic the Gathering Draft and competition; Last Saturday each month - Library Game Days, 11 AM-1 PM focus on games for children and families; 1-9 PM focus on games for teens and adults.

Adults at Waccamaw Library - most programs are free, although some require membership. Contact dturner@gtcounty.org.

Tidelands Camera Club meets on the first Monday each month, 9-11 AM.
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.
Toastmasters meets noon-1 PM on the second and fourth Thursday each month (Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27). Improve communication skills, increase self-confidence, think on your feet, give a great "elevator" speech, share stories. Free and open to the public, pahero@msn.com.

September/October Artist at the Waccamaw Library: Chapter 124 of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) is holding its "Fourth Annual People's Choice Awards." During September and October 2018, the public is invited to visit the Library and peruse an array of fine art pieces by the twelve members of the local CPSA chapter, then choose their favorite, and submit their ballot. For this year, the theme of all entries is "THE GRAND STRAND." This event is free and open to all. For more information, dturner@gtcounty.org.

September/October Photographer at the Waccamaw Library: Phil Filiatrault exhibits his striking photographs of a variety of natural scenes.

Phil developed an interest in photography as a teenager and has always enjoyed nature photography. Upon retirement, he took courses in photography at CCU, as well as classes offered by local camera clubs. He has been active in area photography groups, serving as a co-coordinator for the Carolinas Nature Photographers Association, the Myrtle Beach Club, the Seacoast Artist Guild, and is a member of the Tidelands Photography Club. He also volunteers as a photographer at Hobcaw Barony. Phil's images have been shown in local galleries and have won awards at the local and state level, particularly at the SC Sportsman's Classic and the SC State Fair. For more information, dturner@gtcounty.org.

PLUS, Winyah Rivers Foundation 2018 Photography Contest winners exhibit on display through October in the DeBordieu Auditorium.

Cherie Barrett earned "Best of Show" honors for "Lonely Tree," while Paulette Thomas' "What a Beauty" took first place in the "Wildlife" category, Jim Holliday's "Man with Rocker" won first place in the "Georgetown Heritage Iconic" category, and Georgiane Geise's "Shrimp Boats" gained first place in the "Scenic" category. For more information, dturner@gtcounty.org.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Georgetown County Recreation Department offers for adults (fees and registration, 843.359.6419 or bakers@gtcounty.org):

Kickball Mondays/Wednesdays in Georgetown - Sept. 17-Nov. 12
Soccer Saturdays at Stables Park - Sept. 15-Nov. 10
Basketball Wednesdays in Georgetown - Sept. 19-Nov. 14
Disc Golf at Stables Park - 843.545.3450

Volunteer Coaches are needed for fall youth sports (tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, and soccer) - 843.454.3275.

Monday, Sept. 3

Litchfield Beautification Foundation Flag Project celebrates our service members on Labor Day with a 60-American flag display along 3.8 miles of Ocean Highway (US 17 from Sandy Island Road to Martin Luther King Road). The display can also be seen on Patriots Day - Sept. 11 and Veterans Day - Nov. 11.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Signe Pike (The Lost Queen) at The Reserve Club. Author of the travel memoir Faery Tale: One Woman's Search for Enchantment in a Modern World, Pike has researched and written about Celtic history and folklore for more than a decade. This first in a planned trilogy, The Lost Queen will take you to a faraway world, rescuing a passionate and brave woman from vanishing history to reclaim her place in one of the most enduring legends of all time. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

2 PM - Book signing at Litchfield Books: Signe Pike (The Lost Queen).

843.237.8138.

5:30 PM - Georgetown County Museum presents First Tuesday Lecture: Cara Schildknecht "What We Do to Protect Clean Water and What You Can Do to Help." Free and open to the public (donations welcome), 843.545.7020 or GeorgetownCountyMuseum.com.

Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26

2-6 PM - The Adult Learning Coaches program at the Georgetown Library will be running a Voter Education Center this fall. The purpose is to have volunteers available with materials and information to help those who may be confused or intimidated by the voting process. You can help in two ways ...

Spread the word by posting flyers at churches, schools, laundromats, community centers, etc. A copy of the flyer is available from Sue Cross at pawleycross@gmail.com.
Volunteer to help at the Voter Education Center, contact Sue Cross at pawleycross@gmail.com or 843.237.0289.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

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). Limited to 6; reservations required; weather permitting. $60, 843.904.9017.

Thursday, Sept. 6

10 AM - First Thursday Speaker Series at Waccamaw Library presents Teresa Smithmyer with an Armchair Adventure about the Bulls Bay Saltworks. Hand harvesting premium sea salt from the pristine waters of Bulls Bay, our presenter and her team operate the first saltworks on South Carolina's coast since the Civil War. "Travel" to Cape Romain to explore the beauty of the area from which the salt is sourced; learn what goes into crafting each unique batch and enjoy a chance to sample salt from one of the healthiest ecosystems anywhere. Free and open to the public, stpetepic@aol.com or theFOWL.org.

Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 6-9

7:30-9:30 PM - Fall Tribute Concert: Donna Summer & the Sounds of the 70s at Brookgreen Gardens. Summer was one of the most successful recording artists of the 1970s and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums hit number one on the Billboard charts. With more than 130 million records sold, her music has been embraced and enjoyed by multiple generations of fans. In this tribute to her work, world-renowned singers and a live band of incredible musicians will perform Summer's hits including: "Hot Stuff," " Last Dance," " Bad Girls," and many other 70s songs such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You Can't Hurry Love," "I Love the Nightlife," "Respect," and "I Will Survive." Join us for what promises to be our most exciting summer concert yet! $30 members, $35 nonmembers, VIP $100, Brookgreen.org/events.

Friday, Sept. 7

11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White (The Glass Ocean) at Pawleys Plantation.From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Forgotten Room comes a captivating historical mystery, infused with romance that links the lives of three women across a century - two deep in the past, one in the present - to the doomed passenger liner, RMS Lusitania. *$60, includes autographed book by all three authors. 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

1:30-4 PM - Learn to Throw A Cast Net. Boat season is here and if you have ever wondered how to throw a cast net, this is your chance! Come to Hobcaw Barony and learn this fool-proof way of opening the net with ease after only a few practice casts. You will never miss the bait again and will be welcomed on the bow of any boat once you have mastered the art of the throw. After practicing on land, participants will be taken to Clambank Creek to test their skills. Open for all ages. Bring your own cast net. (Exertion level: Moderate - standing and throwing) Reservations required. Limited to 14, $20, HobcawBarony.org.

2 PM - Book signing at Litchfield Books: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White (The Glass Ocean). 843.237.8138.

2 PM - "The Wonders of Our Universe," a four-week lecture series presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador Ron Revere at the Waccamaw Library, will explore space beginning with "Our Star: Sol." Bringing 35 years of teaching expertise and enthusiasm to his topics, Revere sheds light on some of the most mysterious matters in our universe. His passion lies in clarifying the complexities of space and correcting common misunderstandings for the public. Additional topics on Sept. 14, 21 & 28. Free and open to the public, theFOWL.org or dturner@gtcounty.org.

6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents Music in the Park with The Fantastic Shakers at Francis Marion Park (801 Front St.). Bring a chair, no coolers. Free and open to the public, GeorgetownSeaport.com.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 7-9

8 PM - Swamp Fox Players, in conjunction with Andrews and Georgetown high schools, presents "The Wicked Witch of the West: Kansas or Bust" at the Strand Theater (Front Street, Georgetown). Fri. & Sat., 8 PM, and Sun., 2:30 PM, $10 adults, $5 children under 12, 843.527.2924.

Saturday, Sept. 8

8:30-11 AM - WAKE UP Paddle on the Waccamaw River Blue Trail with The Waccamaw Riverkeeper and partners American Rivers, Sierra Club Winyah Group and Black River Outdoors. Meet at Wacca Wache Landing at 8:30, launch at 9 AM. Kayaks provided for those without. Limited to 20. Registration required. $10 members, $15 nonmembers,

843.349.4007 or http://www.winyahrivers.org/

10 AM-5 PM - Paint-in with Danny McLaughlin at the Litchfield Exchange (14363 Ocean Hwy). Join this day-long opportunity to paint with one of the region's finest. Bring finished/unfinished works in any medium, any subject matter, any skill level for review, suggestions and instruction in color theory and composition by one of the area's local art treasures. Tables and chairs provided; bring art supplies and easel if needed. Offered bi-monthly, space is limited. $45, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

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 Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8. Free to watch, 843.546.7706.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

Litchfield Beautification Foundation Flag Project celebrates our service members on Patriots Day with a 60-American flag display along 3.8 miles of Ocean Highway (US 17 from Sandy Island Road to Martin Luther King Road). The display can also be seen on Veterans Day - Nov. 11.

4-9 PM - FOWL is participating in bisQit's Spirit Day program with 10% of ALL sales going to your charity. This will include "to go" orders! Guests do not have to mention they are there for Spirit Night, in order for their check to be included in the donation. ALL guests' checks will be included. bisQit is located in the Hammock Shops. Come out and enjoy a fabulous meal and benefit FOWL!

9:30 AM - Low Country Herb Society meets at the Waccamaw Library with guest speaker, Tom Francis, who has owned and operated Bees-by-the-Sea in Myrtle Beach for 10 years. He is also the beekeeper at Brookgreen Gardens and is known in some circles as the "Bee Preacher." A Meet and Greet social time, to welcome guests and members, is held prior to the meeting with refreshments provided by LCHS members. Annual dues are $25 with a quarterly newsletter included. For more information, look for us on Facebook or sclchsnews@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

1-2 PM - Feeding Frenzy. Feeding time at Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center is the most exciting time of the day - for our animals, at least! Help National Estuarine Research Reserve staff feed our hungry exhibit critters, including our North Inlet fishes, crabs, turtles, snakes, and even our alligator! During the feeding, learn about the animals' biology and their natural habitats. Limited to 15; reservations required. Also offered Oct. 30, Nov. 15 and Dec. 7. Free, 843.904.9017.

Thursday, Sept. 13

5:30-7 PM - Book Night at the Barony. Celebrate the publication of a new book, Pawleys Island Images. Hobcaw Barony Senior Interpreter Lee Brockington describes the collection of nearly 200 photographs and text captures the history of the Waccamaw Neck rice plantations and the tiny barrier island from the late 18th century to the present. Wine and cheese with remarks and a book signing in the Discovery Center's seminar room includes a rare evening opportunity to shop in our well-stocked gift shop. (Exertion level: low impact, sitting, some standing) Limited to 48; reservations required. Free to attend, HobcawBarony.org.

Friday, Sept. 14

11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Jim Jordan (The Slave-Trader's Letter-Book) at Kimbel's, Wachesaw. This intriguing and educational book is in two parts: The first, a thorough and well-researched biography of one of antebellum Georgia's most famous scoundrels; the second, a professionally edited and annotated printing of Charles Augustus Lafayette Lamar's long-lost and recently rediscovered letter-book. Both parts are well worth the read by scholars and the general public. Charles Lamar was the instigator of the infamous voyage of the Wanderer. In 1858 Savannah businessman Lamar, in violation of U.S. law, organized the shipment of hundreds of Africans on the luxury yacht Wanderer to Jekyll Island, Georgia. The four hundred survivors of the Middle Passage were sold into bondage. This was the first successful documented slave landing in the United States in about four decades and shocked a nation already on the path to civil war. He was a hero to southern secessionists and a criminal to northern abolitionists. That makes this book important to all those interested in the antebellum and Civil War history of Georgia. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

2 PM - Book signing at Litchfield Books: Jim Jordan (The Slave-Trader's Letter-Book). 843.237.8138.

2 PM - "The Wonders of Our Universe" with NASA Solar System Ambassador Ron Revere at the Waccamaw Library presenting "Starry Night: What We Know about Stars." See Sept. 7 entry for details. Additional topics on Sept. 21 and 28. Free and open to the public, theFOWL.org or dturner@gtcounty.org.

Friday-Saturday, Sept. 14-15

Atlantic Coast Camellia Society (ACCS) Fall Convention at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort (atlanticcoastcamelliasociety.org). For more information about the local branch (Grand Strand Camellia Society), cundiffj@sccoast.net.

Saturday, Sept. 15

9 AM-Noon - Beach Sweep organized by the SC Sea Grant Consortium seeks volunteers for the 30th annual clean-up at Myrtle Beach State Park, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Huntington Beach State Park, Pawleys Island Beach/Creek/Marsh/Boat Landings, North Litchfield (scheduled for Sept. 8) and Litchfield Beaches, Waccamaw River Boat Landings. To locate the group you'd like to join for this important environmental clean-up, visit www.scseagrant.org.

9 AM - Fall Haul in Murrells Inlet. Join your neighbors for the annual fall creek-front cleanup. Meet at Crazy Sister Marina. Free, 843.357.2007.

1-2 PM - Belle's Riding Legacy. Belle Baruch, an internationally known equestrian, not only "rode to hounds," but also competed in American and French horse shows and timber races. Recent discovery of numerous equestrian garments inspired Dr. Lynn Hanson of Francis Marion University and co-director of the newly established Belle W. Baruch Institute for SC Studies to seek approval and funding for the conservation of the fabric silks and mounting them on a form. Her colleague Allison Steadman in the Theater Department of FMU also studied the fabric and patterns for subsequent reproductions. Come early to the Discovery Center to see the temporary exhibit of Belle's complete and original riding outfit comprised of breeches, frock coat, waist coat, top hat and boots. Stay to hear Hanson and Steadman discuss how projects like this can tell a broader story of history. (Exertion level: Low impact, standing) Limited to 48; reservations required. $10, HobcawBarony.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

10 AM - "Tuesdays With... Paige Sawyer." Join the Friends of the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland St.) as historian Paige Sawyer presents "The History of Battery White and the Harvest Moon." Free and open to the public, 843.545.3366.

11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Kristina McMorris (Sold on a Monday) at Pastaria 811. In the midst of the Great Depression, an ambitious reporter snaps a photo of two children being sold on a farmhouse porch, leading to his big break-and a series of devastating repercussions. Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, McMorris has written a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

Noon-1 PM - Dirt N' Details at Brookgreen Gardens. Join us in the Frye Classroom at the Welcome Center as we bring back a favorite lecture series, presented by members of the horticulture staff and volunteers, as well as outside experts in the field of horticulture and gardening. Bring your lunch and enjoy learning good information on gardening topics. Also offered Oct. 9. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.

2 PM - Book signing at Litchfield Books: Kristina McMorris (Sold on a Monday). Tues., 2 PM, 843.237.8138.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

10 AM-Noon - Reserve Research 101. Join Research Technician, Tracy Buck, in an adventure-filled day learning what she does, how she conducts field work, and why her research is important to the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Participants will learn hands-on field methods and sampling techniques that our staff conducts year-round, as well as understand how the data are used and analyzed. Limited to 8; reservations required; weather permitting. Free, 843.904.9017.

2:30-4:30 PM - The Baruchs of Hobcaw - Part I. Through a shared venture with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Coastal Carolina University (OLLI), Hobcaw Barony staff offer a three-part series taught at Hobcaw Discovery Center which explores the life of the 20th century owners of Hobcaw Barony. Native South Carolinian Bernard Baruch married a well-to-do New Yorker and had three children, the oldest of whom became the subsequent owner of the family's 16,000-acre lowcountry estate. Mr. Baruch was Jewish, his wife was an Episcopalian; he was southern, she was northern; he was born in the rural South and she was a city girl. Contrasts and comparisons mark the relationships between the young siblings who first saw Hobcaw in 1905. Family dynamics and details of their time on the plantation make this a great study for those who have had the Introductory Tour and want to know more. Part II, Sept. 26; Part III, Oct. 3. Registration with OLLI required, Coastal.edu/olli.

Thursday, Sept. 20

1 PM - Brookgreen 101, a program sponsored by the Campbell Center for American Sculpture, presents "Remembering Hurricane Hugo." This hour-long public information program, covering a wide range of topics, is offered on the third Thursday of the month in the Welcome Center Conference Room. Bring your lunch, listen, and learn with us! Additional topics offered Oct. 18 and Nov. 15. Free for members and included with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.

Friday, Sept. 21

11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Rea Frey (Not Her Daughter) at Ocean One, Litchfield. The author of four best-selling nonfiction books on nutrition and fitness, Frey's debut novel has already been optioned for a feature film. Described as "cleverly constructed," "a provocative thriller," "harrowing and heartfelt," Frey pulls off a difficult task: balancing a nail-biting plot with a thought-provoking question - is a crime committed with the best intentions still a crime? The story begs the question: who is more mother - the one who gives birth or the one who rescues? A chilling, powerful tale of love and sacrifice, of truth and perception, this book will make you miss your bedtime, guaranteed. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

2 PM - Book signing at Litchfield Books: Rea Frey (Not Her Daughter).

843.237.8138.

2 PM - "The Wonders of Our Universe" with NASA Solar System Ambassador Ron Revere at the Waccamaw Library presenting "Our Galaxy: The Milky Way." See Sept. 7 entry for details. Additional topic on Sept. 28. Free and open to the public, theFOWL.org or dturner@gtcounty.org.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 21-23

Times vary - 42nd Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival at Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park(16148 Ocean Hwy). Featuring more than 100 of the finest regional artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and Lowcountry food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area's finest musicians. Fri. (Noon-6 PM), Sat. (10 AM-6 PM) and Sun. (10 AM-5 PM), daily festival admission fee is $8 for each adult; a multi-day pass is available for $10 per adult. Visitors 15 and younger are admitted free. Park admission is also free. For more information, SCPRT at 803.734.0767 or Huntington Beach State Park, 843.237.4440.

Saturday, Sept. 22

10 AM-5 PM - Paint-in with Danny McLaughlin at the Litchfield Exchange (14363 Ocean Hwy). See Sept. 8 entry for details. Offered bi-monthly, space is limited. $45, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

1-3 PM - Autumnal Equinox Labyrinth Walk at Brookgreen Gardens. Join us as we welcome the colors and cooler temperatures of autumn on the Brookgreen Gardens labyrinth. Gather at the Lowcountry Center picnic table area at 1 PM for a brief talk and then walk to the labyrinth together for this experience. For late arrivals, we will be at the labyrinth by 1:30 PM; the last walker should be on the labyrinth no later than 2:30 PM (please maintain silence during the walk). Free for members and included with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22-23

The Inshore Fishing Association Redfish Tour and Kayak Tour returns to Georgetown County's Carroll A. Campbell Marine Complex. Registration is open to all anglers, no competitive fishing experienced needed. Sat., $250 per Redfish team; Sun., $50 entry fee for kayak event. Information and online registration, IFAtours.com.

Monday, Sept. 24

8 AM-1 PM - North Inlet Boat Tour. Enjoy a rare opportunity to travel as a small group to explore the creeks and islands of the best understood estuary in the world. Captain Paul Kenny and Foundation staff will explain salt marsh ecology, international research, and coastal history on a very special boat trip including a walk on North Island, exactly where Lafayette landed in 1777. Departing from Hobcaw Barony's Clambank Landing, the boat meanders through serpentine creeks from the Inlet to Pumpkinseed Island to Muddy Bay and back. Snacks, water and PFDs provided. (Exertion level: Moderate, embarking/disembarking boat, standing, some sitting) Limited to 5; reservations required. $125, HobcawBarony.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

10 AM-Noon - Historic District Walking Tour with Paige Sawyer to benefit Friends of the Georgetown Library (FOGL). Meet at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Office at 531 Front Street; park on Queen Street. Limited to 25 participants, sign up at Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St. with check, names and phone numbers. Rain date: Friday, Sept. 28. $20 donation to FOGL, rwilley1019@gmail.com.

11:30 AM-2 PM - The FOWL Annual Luncheon & Auction at Pawleys Plantation: "Pearls for Southern Girls." The 28th annual luncheon celebrating the 30th anniversary of FOWL. Friends of the Waccamaw Library hold this premier event to raise funds for books and media and adult programming. Donated handbags, jewelry and accessories irresistibly displayed. Put a table of friends together to bid on these treasures, win fantastic door prizes, and enjoy a delicious luncheon. $35 ($20 tax deductible), 843.545.3623 or theFOWL.org. Get your ticket to this sell-out event at the Friends Center.

Thursday, Sept. 27

10-11:15 AM - Tim Conroy presents "Pat Conroy's Love of Poetry," hosted by the Friends of Waccamaw Library in the DeBordieu Auditorium. Tim will explore his brother's lifelong connection with poetry as a devoted reader, as a self-described "failed poet," and as an iconic bestselling novelist who wove the rhythms of poetry into his lyrical prose. Tim Conroy is a retired education and founding board members of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, established in his brother's honor. Free ticket available at the library Friends Center, theFOWL.org or dturner@gtcounty.org.

10 AM - Friends of Georgetown Library (FOGL) hosts Clemson University's Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology in its 50th Anniversary Celebration Seminar Series in the auditorium at the library (405 Cleland St., Georgetown). Jack Whetstone, Associate Professor Emeritus, will be speaking on "Coastal Extension Programs in Aquatic Invasive Species and Aquaculture." Additional lecture on Oct. 25. Free and open to the public, 843.545.3300 or rwilley1019@gmail.com.

11 AM-1 PM - Luncheon at the Lodge: Rice to Ruin. Enjoy a southern luncheon at Kimbel Lodge while historian and author Roy Williams III lectures on his new book, Rice To Ruin, The Jonathan Lucas Family in SC, 1783-1929, which focuses on the precipitous rise and ultimate fall of the rice dynasty. Written with the late Alexander Lucas Lofton, the book explores the life of Jonathan Lucas and his invention of the steam-powered rice mill, accomplishing "for the rice planter what Eli Whitney did for the cotton planter." At Hobcaw Barony, a rice mill pond exists that is believed to have once housed a Lucas mill. Roy's knowledge of rice planters, plantation culture and the changes wrought by decreased agriculture will amaze participants. (Exertion level: Low impact, sitting, eating) Limited to 60; reservations required. $25, HobcawBarony.org.

Friday, Sept. 28

11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Diane Chamberlain (The Dream Daughter) at Pawleys Plantation. The New York Times, USA Today and

Sunday Times bestselling author of 25 suspenseful stories that touch both heart and mind, Chamberlain's newest is influenced by her former career as a social worker and psychotherapist. When Caroline Sears receives the news that her unborn baby girl has a heart defect, she is devastated. It is 1970 and there seems to be little that can be done. But her brother-in-law, a physicist, tells her that something can be done to save her baby. Something that will require a kind of strength and courage that Caroline never knew she had. Something that will mean a mind-bending leap of faith on her part. And all for the love of her unborn child. A rich, genre-spanning, breathtaking novel about one mother's quest to save her child, unite her family, and believe in the unbelievable. Diane Chamberlain pushes the boundaries of faith and science to deliver a novel you will never forget. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

1-3 PM - Bike to the Boardwalk. Bike five miles (roundtrip) on gravel roads through Hobcaw Barony's pristine forests to the Reserve's beautiful salt marsh boardwalk on North Inlet estuary. Upland forest habitats, wildlife, research and salt marsh ecology will be discussed during the trip. Bring your own bike(all terrain tires recommended), helmet, water, snack, camera/binoculars (if desired). Limited to 15; reservations required, weather permitting. Also offered Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. Free, 843.904.9017.

2 PM - Book signing at Litchfield Books: Diane Chamberlain (The Dream Daughter). 843.237.8138.

2 PM - "The Wonders of Our Universe" with NASA Solar System Ambassador Ron Revere at the Waccamaw Library presenting "The Universe." See Sept. 7 entry for details. Free and open to the public, theFOWL.org or dturner@gtcounty.org.

Saturday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Oct. 20

9:30 AM - OLLI offers a 4-week lecture series at the Conway Center (290 Allied Dr.) on Terrorism, facilitated by Samih Baalbaki and featuring CCU professors Joseph Fitsanakis (Politics), Misti Williams (Communication), and Christopher Gunn (History). Refreshments followed by panel discussion, free and open to the public, 843.349.5002 or Coastal.edu/olli.

Saturday, Sept. 29

3-4 PM - Lecture by Sculptor in Residence, Wesley Wofford, at Brookgreen Gardens Welcome Center Conference Room. Free with garden admission, call for reservations, 843.235.6016 or Brookgreen.org.

5:30-8:30 PM - Brew at the Zoo. This craft beer tasting will feature more than 30 regional and national selections and offers a rare opportunity after-hours to see Brookgreen's Native Wildlife Zoo. Guests receive a signature tasting glass and enjoy a silent auction hosted by The Friends of Brookgreen Gardens. Food and wine are available for purchase. Only open to those 21 and over. $40 members, $45 nonmembers, $20 designated drivers, 843.235.6000 or online at
(http://www.brookgreen.org/BrewattheZoo.html for tickets)

LOOKING AHEAD!

Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29 - "Cities of the Silent"

presented by popular instructor Robin McCall at Waccamaw Library

in the DeBordieu Auditorium.

Discussion topics include lore arising from local cemeteries, the symbolism of tombstones, curious tales surrounding historic figures interred in the region, Confederate soldiers' graveyards, and cemeteries for enslaved Africans.

All sessions are free and open to the public.

Although attendance at all four sessions is encouraged, it is not required to attend all classes in order to enjoy and appreciate the discussion on a given session. Mondays, 10-11:30 AM, free and open to the public, dturner@gtcounty.org.

Oct. 15 - Travel to China and benefit FOWL:
Barbara McGhee of Cameo Travel Enrichment offers a 9-day cultural tour of China for $2,290 including international airfare roundtrip from JFK-Beijing. Five-star hotels and most meals, as well as the Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Warriors, Summer Palace-UNESCO, Museums-Ancient Antiques, Tang Dynasty Dance & Music, Olympic venues: Bird Nest & Water Cube, Beijing Zoo-Giant Pandas. (Not included, but can be arranged for you roundtrip flight from your home to JFK, single room supplement $280, personal travel insurance, VISA for China, $200 gratuities). 843.650.4501 or barbara@cameotravelcenter.com.

Oct. 18 - Travel the Santee Cooper Locks with Robin McCall aboard a 30- passenger pontoon boat. The lock features massive concrete walls with huge steel gates at each end. It takes 20 minutes to fill the chamber, raising the boat 75 feet. Once at the top, the gates will open out into Lake Moultrie. Limited space, $72 per person, 843.235.2966 or robininpi@gmail.com.

Nov. 6 - Poetry Writing Workshop ("The Art of Description") with awarding winning poet Libby Bernardin at the Waccamaw Library. Tues., 10-11:30 AM, free and open to all, however space is limited in order to give proper attention to all participants, so please register early by emailing dturner@gtcounty.org.

ONGOING!

Cultural events on the Grand Strand - Check out this updated nonprofit website, www.theartsgrandstrand.org, 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 Sept. 2 - "The Water's Fine" at The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, a group exhibition of work by five exceptional contemporary artists working in black-and-white photography and hyperrealistic painting, all who depict imagery of people in water. Participating artists include Samantha French (Brooklyn, NY), Carl Kerridge (Myrtle Beach, SC), Wayne Levin (Honolulu, HI), Matt Story (New York, NY) and Charles Williams (Charlotte, NC). Museum guests will see a variety of captivating, large-scale depictions of people swimming, floating, diving into, contemplating getting into and turning flips in water. Photography will be juxtaposed with paintings in ways that present striking aesthetic relationships between imagery. Gallery hours from 10 AM-4 PM, Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 PM, Sundays. Free and open to the public (donations welcome), 843.238.2510 or MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.

Through Sept. 16 - "Making Waves," A Drew Brophy Retrospective

on view at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum.

Gallery hours from 10 AM-4 PM, Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 PM, Sundays. Free and open to the public (donations welcome), 843.238.2510 or MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.

Through Oct. 15 - Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience at Brookgreen's Butterfly House. 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. We will add dozens of other species 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 AM-4:30 PM, adults $4, children $3 for a 30-minute timed visit, in addition to garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.

Through Oct. 28 - National Sculpture Society 85th Annual Awards Exhibition at Rainey Sculpture Pavilion, Brookgreen Gardens. The annual juried exhibition of the National Sculpture Society, the oldest professional organization of sculptors in America, presents the work of masters alongside rising stars in American sculpture. Brookgreen Gardens is the only venue for this exhibit. Fifteen awards are presented by the Society along with the popular People's Choice Award, determined by votes of visitors to Brookgreen Gardens. This exhibit is on display in both the Jenniwein and Noble Galleries in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion and is free with garden admission, Mon.-Sun., 9:30 AM-5 PM, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.