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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

MB State Park Volunteer Day–9am-Noon. A variety of projects to improve the park.  4401 South Kings Hwy, MB 238-0874, MyrtleBeachSP.com.

Run Like a Nut-Pecan Festival–9am. Marathon 10k & 5k run over flat and fast course through Florence. Kids Fun Run & Festival are free. 10k fee is $20, $15 for 5k. Begins at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 252 S. Dargan St. Florence. For info, Robin Parker, (843) 661-3815, rparker at fitnessforumonline dot com.

Spiritual Dance Movement w/Gloriana Miller–9:30-11:30am. Interpretive dance exercise workshop (no experience necessary) using various musical motifs to stimulate chakra opening and energy flow. Awaken your inner expressive self and melt stress with non-strenuous art form. Opens and closes w/guided meditation. Limited to 10, $35, CLASS at Pawleys, Litchfield Exchange, 14329 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield, 235-9600.

Gullah Holiday Dollmaking Workshop w/Zenobia Washington−10am-3pm. Healing arts & art therapy exercise for those who might have lost their inner child. Discover the feelings within in your choice of color, fabric, draping and accessories, and you keep your doll. Materials & lunch provided. $75, OLLI, CCU-Waccamaw, 160 Willbrook Blvd, Litchfield, 349-4030.

Yoga for LIFE w/Jessica Stout–2-4pm. Learn how yoga brings the serenity, courage & strength to deal with suffering & bring about positive change. $35, Sacred Space Yoga & Healing Arts Ctr, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 251-9642, SacredSpaceYogaCenter.com.

NOVEMBER 1-2

Waccamaw Indian People Cultural Arts Festival & Pow Wow–10am. Native American jewelry, clothing, artwork & more. Waccamaw Tribal Grounds, 591 Bluewater Rd. Aynor, 358-6877, Waccamaw.us.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Miracle Shifts for Shifting Times w/Rev. David Hiller–1:30-4:30pm. Change limiting beliefs & perspectives to empowering, life-changing, expansive beliefs & ways of viewing our world. Prayer, Healing & Psych-K (kinesiology & creating healthier subconscious beliefs). Love offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 235-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3

World With Humanity Unites Brilliance−7pm. Learn how HUB can help you live with passion, purpose and prosperity. Jasmine Dreams Tea Room, 826 Third Ave S (across from Legends), Surfside. RSVP and info, 655-0894.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Women’s Drumming Journey–10:30-Noon Combine rhythm, sound and color to go deeper than words. Bring more joy and creative expression into your life! No prior musical experience needed. Cost: $15. Must register by prior Friday. Healing Arts Studio, Oak Island, Ella (910) 297-6274.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Massage Therapists Networking Group w/Lisa Melendez–6-7:30pm. Mtg to share info about work challenges, marketing tips, improving the industry, to create camaraderie, share CEU seminars and more. Free, bring potluck finger food to share. SC Massage & Esthetics Inst, 4720-B Hwy 17 Bypass S, MB. For info, Lisa, 424-9004.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

United Organics Buying Club Order Deadline. Join the co-op, order today & pick up your discounted organic purchases 11/15, 9am-1pm at the Yoga Room/Herb Shop at 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Info: Marie, 267-0315. Order at archibaldmp at aol dot com.

NOVEMBER 7-9

Fire in Our Midst: Encountering God in the 21st Century w/Barbara Fiand, SND. Explore holistic spirituality to respond to God’s tenderness and move away from guilt and fear. Look for new paradigms to give credence to deepest religious instincts, to get in touch with the depth within and reconnect with “ancient belonging.” Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. (800) 671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

A Way to Play Dog Agility Trial–8:30am-4pm. Competing canine athletes & their human handlers race through an obstacle course sanctioned by Canine Performance Events Inc. Spectators welcomed & encouraged. Lunch, raffles & vendors. Bring your dog. A Dog’s Way Inn, 761 Pendergrass Ave, Murrells Inlet, 357-4545, ADogsWayInn.com, k9cpe.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Island Fever Music Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard–Noon-5pm. Includes vineyard access, parking, music, tour, sampling & gift shop access. $8 (under 18, over 80 free). No coolers or pets. Bring lawn chair. NMB at Hwy 90 & St Joseph Rd, 399-9463, LaBelleAmie.com.

Raw Foods Pot Luck–1-3 pm. Raw food, prepared properly, is the most delicious variety of nutrient dense food one’s pallet can entertain. Come learn and share about the raw food lifestyle and how to prepare foods that nourish the body and satisfy the taste buds. Bring a raw Vegan dish to share. Conway Library, 801 Main St. Info, Colleen Bury, 347-9739.

Starshine “Cinema”−2 pm & 7pm. Performance trainer JoEllen Langley presents her Starshine Performance Training students in a tribute to the music of films. Pawleys Isl Community Ch, 10304 Ocean Hwy, PI, $10, Tickets at CCU-Waccamaw and Art Works, Litchfield Exchange. Info, 349-4030.

ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, etc, 1st Do No Harm to Kids–3:30-7:30pm. Life-affirming choices will be presented by Dorothy Cassidy in a seminar. Surfside Public Library, 410 Surfside Dr. For info, Dorothy, 272-3432.

NOVEMBER 8-9

Art in the Park–10am to 4pm. Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild holds its 36th year in Chapin Park, MB. More than 60 artists from the East Coast & local area. 448-7690, Artsyparksy.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Yoga Day of Gratitude. To support the Exalted Warrior Foundation for wounded veterans and the Warrior Yoga Program, The Yoga Room and Shanti Yoga Studio will be offering free classes for donations which will be sent to the foundation. Classes are at 10am, 11:30 & 1pm at the Yoga Rm (196C Stonebridge Dr, MB) & 2pm at Shanti Yoga (3901 North Kings Hwy, MB). For info, Maribeth MacKenzie, 655-6272.

Long Bay Symphony Concert Series–4pm. Verdi’s dramatic Overture to La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny), Brahms’ great Symphony No. 2, Chausson’s meditative Poème & Saint-Saëns lively Introduction & Rondo Capriccios, with violinist Asmira Woodward-Page. Music & Arts Center, located at MB High. Tickets $35 to $45 ($5 off for seniors, students $10). Info: 448-8379, LongBaySymphony.com.

Conscious Creation Forum w/Larry Larson–1-3pm. Love offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside. For info call Larry, 340-0692.

NOVEMBER 9-11

Island Time Retreat w/Lee Brockington. Spend three restful days at a coveted oceanfront inn with local treasure and guide Lee Brockington. Southern meals daily, laughing at stories from the porch and studying island history. Field trips, beach ecology and creek conversation. Dress in layers and bring jammies for fireside chats. Sea View Inn on Pawleys Island, Sun-Tues, $400 sgl, $700 dbl, 235-9600 or classatpawleys.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Touched by an Angel Day–9-12pm. Celestial Massage & Cloud 9 Spa offers free hand or foot treatment on the second Monday of each month to any community member surviving or fighting cancer, for a respite of relief and care. Call 997-7440 for an appt. 1551 21st Ave N Suite 13, MB. CelestialMassageonCloud9.com.

NOVEMBER 10-13

People & Earth Are One: Enhancing Human-Earth Relationships w/Marya Grathwohl, OSF. Explore the vibrant connections between the powers of the Universe, personal experience and the Gospels through story, reflection and prayer. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $350 fee includes lodging and meals. (800) 671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Brookgreen Turkey Trot 5K Run–8am. A 5k run through Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet. Call Mike Miller, (843) 237-2205 for registration & info. StrictlyRunning.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12    

Jesus and the Awakening God Consciousness w/Rev Margaret Hiller−5:30pm potluck, 6:30pm class.  (continues, Nov 19, Dec 10, 17, Jan 14, 21, 28) based on the Deepak Chopra book The Third Jesus.  Love offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 235-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Singles Mingle–8:30pm. Singles Soiree is organizing a get-together for singles in the Grand Strand. Come eat, drink, socialize and have a great time. For more information or to register, go to SinglesSoiree.com.

NOVEMBER 14-16

My Heart is Moved Women’s Retreat w/Carolyn McDade. Opening themselves into singing, simple ritual and reflection, participants move into a more intimate knowing that moves within all. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $300 fee includes lodging and meals. Participate in both People & Earth Are One and My Heart is Moved for a discounted rate of $550. (800) 671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

How to Feed & Enhance the Brain–10am. Nutrition and natural health class with Dr. M. Iles. Free. Conway Library, 801 Main St. For info, Rosa, 488-3440, visit Natural-Health.cc.

Long Bay Symphony Guild’s Holiday Fashion Show & Luncheon−11am. LBS Youth Orchestra performs before lunch & fundraising fashion show at noon. Fashions provided by Dillard’s Dept. Store of Coastal Grande Mall. $35. Dunes Club, 9000 N Ocean Blvd, MB. Info: 448-8379.

Myrtle Beach Drum Circle–6-10pm. Monthly full moon gathering. Bring instruments (drums, shakers, flutes). All are welcome. MB State Park, shelter B-6, info: myspace.com/MBdrumcircle.

NOVEMBER 15-16

Seacoast Artist Guild Judged Show−Sat 2-9pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm, w/reception & awards at 4pm. Public invited. Elks Lodge, 3816 Hwy 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet. Info, 357-2626, fensk at aol dot com, CulturalCouncil.info.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Dances of Universal Peace and Potluck−1pm.  Dancers focus on peace and harmony creating a sense of solidarity and community while celebrating the underlying unity of all the spiritual traditions of the Earth. Dances follow potluck. $10 suggested donation. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 235-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Discovery Collage Cards w/Sally Renata−1-4pm. Renata, poet and folk artist, leads this workshop. Love offering. Preregister and information, 215-0658. Love offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Post Turkey Day Burn-off w/Jessica Stout–7pm. Yoga for all skill levels. Sacred Space Yoga, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB, 251-9642, SacredSpaceYogaCenter.com.

NOVEMBER 21-23

Finding God in the Stars and the Street w/Rev. Jim Conlon, PhD. A time to envision and experience the wonder of the universe and the beauty of engaged wisdom through prayer, ritual. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. (800) 671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22

Young Arts of the Tidelands at the Cultural Council−4-6 pm. Showcasing after-school projects with book signings, storytelling and the premiere of a Gullah documentary. Free with light refreshments in the Litchfield Exchange. 14329 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield 237-3035.

NOVEMBER 22-23

Litchfield Exchange Open House & Arts in the Atrium–10am-5pm. Join the artists, students, merchants and hospitality of dining establishments (The Chocolate & Coffee House, Pastaria 811 and Studio Café) for this annual event. Spend the day, browse and graze. 14329 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield, 237-7874 or 235-9600.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Build Your Own Labyrinth w/Randy Fillmore−1:30-2:30pm. Engineer, labyrinth designer, builder and author of The Labyrinth of Oz. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 235-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

World With Humanity Unites Brilliance−7pm. Learn how HUB can help you live with passion, purpose and prosperity. Jasmine Dreams Tea Room, 826 Third Ave S (across from Legends), Surfside. RSVP and info, 655-0894.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3

Women’s Drumming Journey−10:30-Noon Combine rhythm, sound and color to go deeper than words. No prior musical experience needed. Cost: $15 Must register by prior Friday. Ella (910) 297-6274, Healing Arts Studio, Oak Island.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

Green Drinks, Grand Strand−5:30-8pm.  Join Natural Awakenings and Coast Matters as we host the first ever monthly Green Drinks social get-together for the conservation minded, eco-friendly, energy saving, earth sustainable, natural health groupies and earth shakers.  Tommy Bahamas at Market Commons, MB.  For info, Keith, 497-0390.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

United Organics Buying Club Order Deadline. Join the co-op, order today & pick up your discounted organic purchases 12/13, 9am-1pm at the Yoga Room/Herb Shop at 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Info: Marie, 267-0315. Order at archibaldmp at aol dot com.

DECEMBER 6-7

Bones for Life Segment 2 w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP, BFLT. A 20 hour certificate workshop, 2 weekend format (2nd part 12/13). Tuition: $350, $325 for early registr before 11/22. Breakers Resort on 20th N, MB. For info, 361-8436, email heidimcgov at juno dot com, visit BonesForLife.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

Christmas Concert and Sing-Along w/ Barb Gatti, Anton Knoll & Musical Friends–7:30pm. Unity fund raiser, bookstore sale, and gift wrap table. Followed by dessert. Love offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

Bowl & Paint-a-Thon−10am-2pm. Help Heather Teems make and paint clay bowls at the Litchfield Exchange for Habitat for Humanity’s January Souper Bowl XII. Free, reserve a bowl. 14329 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield, call 235-8466 or email heettrr at aol dot com.

Gullah Holiday Dollmaking Workshop w/Zenobia Washington−10am-3pm. Healing arts and art therapy exercise for those who might have lost their inner child. Discover the feelings within in your choice of color, fabric, draping and accessories, and you keep your doll. Materials & lunch provided. $75, OLLI, CCU-Georgetown, 1273 N. Fraser St, Georgetown, info, 349-4030.

DECEMBER 13-14

Deep Tissue Lower Body 15 CEU Workshop w/Lisa Melendez, LMT, NCTMB−9am-6pm (5pm Sun). Learn to give an effective deep tissue massage using medical massage techniques. Licensed & student therapists only. $295 ($275 if registered by 11/29). SCMEI, 4720 Hwy 17 Bypass S, MB. Info, call Jenn, (866) 777-1377, or visit SCMassage.com.

  

 
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