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Sunday, August 1

Yoga & the Female Pelvic Floor w/Leslie Howard−1-4:30pm. Pelvis health prevents lumbar spinal problems, pelvic instability, sacroiliac, hip or sciatic pain, bladder weakness, & digestive, menstrual & sexual difficulties. Can be too gripped, too weak or both. Core work for abdominals comes after learning the three layers of the pelvic floor & how to soften & strengthen. Leave with specific poses & exercises. Women of all ages. No prior yoga experience needed. $60. Sacred Space Yoga, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB, 251-9642, SacredSpaceYogaCenter.com & LeslieHowardYoga.com.

Musicians Network Charity BBQ−2-6pm. BBQ, concert & musical-equipment drive benefiting Horry County’s underprivileged youth. Ten local musical acts will perform a variety of continuous entertainment on the inside & outside stages. Enjoy food, music & bring any new or used musical instruments & equipment you want to donate. Tickets $10, at Andy Owings Music, 448-1508; Sound Systems, 602-5883; & Star Music, 448-2819. Longbeard’s Restaurant, 5040 Carolina Forest Blvd, MB. Info: Michael James at 450-7873 & visit MusiciansNetworkUS.com.

AUGUST 1-7

World Breastfeeding Week, La Leche League International, LLLi.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

K9 Cabana Grand Opening Celebration−12-8pm. Refreshments, tours, meet the staff & get 25% off for month of August on boarding & day care. 50% of daycare packages sold this last day only. Coupons & other savings. 3949 Hwy 544, MB 888-544-DOGS, K9Cabana.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

Crazy Tuesday in Pawleys−all day. To Your Health Natural Food Market offers 20% off, Cassena Spa offers free chair massage, 9428 Ocean Hwy, next to Lacey Chiropractic, Pawleys Isl. Info: 237-8111.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−7pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Women’s Free Self-Defense Workshop w/Sensei Nelson−7-8pm. Become more self-reliant, increase your awareness, safety strategies, assertiveness skills & physical self-defense techniques. SC Wellness & Fitness Ctr, 826 3rd Ave S, Surfside. Info: Sensei Nelson or Lisa Melendez, 424-9004 or gojunel@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Socastee Library Garden Club−11:30am. Monthly mtg. Share gardening tips & help keep the library gardens beautiful. New members welcome. Visit Seacoast Artist Guild exhibits along the perimeter of the main library 215-4700 Socastee Library, 141 707-Connector Rd, MB. SocasteeLibrary.blogspot.com.

Green Business Development & Networking Meeting−4:30-5:30pm. Join SCORE & Natural Awakenings for free business development. Learn to analyze & make your business thrive, profit & succeed with help from SCORE (MBscore.org). Renaissance Bistro heart-healthy restaurant, 607 Chartwell Ct, MB, behind BB&T on 544, West of 17. Keith, 497-0390.

Green Drinks, Grand Strand−5:30-8pm. Natural Awakenings hosts Green Drinks social get-together for the conservation minded, eco-friendly, sustainable, natural health groupies & Earth shakers. Follows SCORE business development meeting. Heart-healthy dining, wine & beer. Renaissance Bistro, 607 Chartwell Ct, MB, behind BB&T on 544, West of 17. Keith, 497-0390.

Maximized Living Recipe Night−6:15pm. Bring a dish that you have prepared from the Maximized Living Recipe Book. United Chiropractic, 3705 Renee Dr, MB, Info: Wesly Gray, 650-1714. RSVP to this Meetup at Meetup.com/rawveganmyrtlebeach/calendar/14127125/

AUGUST 6-15

ATMA Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Room. Certification awarded upon completion. All are welcome. The Yoga Room 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Info: Vona Broughton, 222-5932 or VonaJi@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

Good Living Marketplace in Hartsville−9am-2pm. Organic & farm-raised foods, crafts & art at Cargill Way, downtown Hartsville. 332-1600.

Conway First Saturday Art Walk−10am-5pm. Musicians, artists & downtown Conway businesses feature a day of art & music. Glass blowing, pottery & painting demonstrations, exhibits, & wine tasting. Free. Downtown historic Conway. Barbara, 450-9232, ConwayArtDistrict.Blogspot.com.

Dog Days Blues & Jazz at La Belle Amie Vineyard−Noon-5pm. $8 (under 18, over 80 free) includes vineyard access, parking, music, tour, sampling & gift shop access. $3 discount for food bank donation. NMB at Hwy 90 & St Joseph Rd, 399-9463, LaBelleAmie.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

Intro to Kundalini Yoga Workshop w/Anahata from Columbia–2-3:30 pm. Guest teacher Anahata, owner of Yoga & Wellness in Columbia began her yoga studies in 1972 & has studied with Harbhajan Singh Yogi-ji, an internationally renowned spiritual leader & yoga master from Northern India. $20 Register online. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St. Market Common, MB, 839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

Healthy From the Inside Out w/Kate Richter 7:30-8:30 pm. Achieve your healthy-living goals with a simple, effective vegan & gluten-free program that detoxifies & works with your body. Free. 3080 Deville St., MB, The Market Common. Info: 839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Puppy Training w/Suzy Lauglan−7-8pm. Six week puppy training course for all the essential basics. $85. 3949 Hwy 544, MB. 888-544-DOGS, K9Cabana.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

Acupuncture Happy Hour w/Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP−4-6pm. Fresh juice “mocktails” & snacks while trying acupuncture with friends in a relaxed social setting. $20/person or $30/couple. RSVP requested, not req. Alternative Health Clinic, 4810 North Kings Hwy, MB. Info: Suzanne, 692-9243, MyPremierWellness.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

Morning Beach Walk. w/Fun & Fit Meetup−8am Start at the public beach access at Nash St & walk to the MB State Park pier & back. Feel free to bring pets, children & friends. Wesly Gray, 650-1714, Meetup.com/FunandFitMyrtleBeach.

Groom Your Own Dog Workshop−10-11:30am. Learn the basics. $20. 3949 Hwy 544, MB. 888-544-DOGS, K9Cabana.com.

Assisted Stretching Postures from Thai Massage w/Stephen Warren−2-5pm. All postures performed in Thai Massage are done while fully clothed on the floor without massage oil. Hands, feet, knees, & elbows are utilized to perform powerful, elegant postures. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Come alone or with partner. Bring wide mat or blankets. SC Wellness & Fitness Center, 826 3rd Ave S, Surfside, Info: 685-1850, reserve: 424-9004, SCWellnessAndFitnessCenter.com.

Our Health in a Fast Paced World w/The Farm Store–4 pm. Pay now or pay later choices with health & nutrition. Guest speakers. The Farm Store, 1191 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter. Info & to reserve, Mike or Felicia Dellinger, 803-494-3276, FarmStoreofSumter.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

Know Thyself Dream Workshop w/Jan Wu Joyner−1:30–3:30pm. Tools & techniques to engage the process of exploring dreams & learning how to interpret & guide others in their dream exploration Suggested Donation: $10. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Yoga Teacher Training Open House at The Yoga Room−6-8pm. For those planning to teach yoga or deepen their practice, meet the teachers, talk to other students, review the curricula. Part of a 200-hour Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance®. Students are Certified Yoga Teachers & eligible to be Registered Yoga Teachers at the 200-hour level. For info, Patricia Harpell, 978-340-5566 or email pat@actonyoga.com. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

New Green Sustainability Concepts in Manufacturing & Technology−6-8pm. Grand Strand Branch, US Green Building Council presentation, to bring new jobs to SC. Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology (SIMT) is a $38M+, incubator facility for the manufacturing businesses, adjacent to Florence Darlington Technical College. Meet in rm 250 at the SIMT, 1951 Pisgah Rd, Florence. Includes speaker, tour, light refreshments. Free. 843-673-7468, SIMT.com.

AUGUST 20-22

Southern Energy & Environment (SEE) Expo. Largest & longest-running sustainable-technology & green-building event in the South, Meet leading regional businesses that offer cutting-edge technology systems, green-building services & products for sustainable living & conservation. Western NC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC. (near Asheville). Daily admission, $10 for adults, $5 for under 21, & children under 12 free. Info: Ned Ryan Doyle, Expo Director, 828-696-3877. Visit SEEexpo.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Hartsville−9am-1pm. Organic & farm-raised foods, crafts & art at Gardnerís Fertilizer & Farm Supplies, 317 Railroad Ave, Hartsville. Info: Charlie Caldwell, 843-992-9447.

ADHD, Bipolar, etc., First Do No Harm to Kids: Life-Affirming Choices w/Dorothy Cassidy, M.ED & Ken Lux, PhD–9:30am-1:30pm. Cassidy & Lux present a seminar on problems with diagnosis & treatment of children’s psychological & learning difficulties & offer possible solutions. Free. Little River Public Library, Ralph H. Ellis County Complex Bldg, 107 Hwy 57N, Little River 843-272-3432.

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Oldies Music Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard−Noon-5pm. $8 (under 18, over 80 free) includes vineyard access, parking, music, tour, sampling & gift shop access. NMB at Hwy 90 & St Joseph Rd, 399-9463, LaBelleAmie.com.

Raw Vegan Food Potluck Meet-up w/Wesley Gray−12:30pm. Bring a raw vegan dish to share. Raw vegan food, when prepared properly, is the most delicious variety of nutrient-dense food one’s pallet can entertain. Come learn & share about raw vegan food & its health benefits. Socastee Library, 141 707-Connector Rd, MB. Info: Wesly Gray, 650-1714. Meetup.com/RawVeganMyrtleBeach-group.

Drum Circle−6-9:45pm. Meets every month on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon, Myrtle Beach State Park, Shelter B6 Info: Cheryl. MBdrumcircle@yahoo.com & Facebook: Myrtle Beach Drum Circle.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Voices of Divine Love w/Aurora 6-8 pm. Spiritual intuitive will offer messages given to her from the Archangels Michael, Raphael, Ariel, Gabriel, Mariel, Chamuel & others. A combination of channeling, healing, & meditation. Come with questions or just listen to the messages. $20. 3080 Deville St, MB, The Market Common. Info: 839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

Sugar Blues w/Cindy Powell−7:30-8:30pm. Free workshop teaching you to reduce your sugar cravings & to eat sweet foods in enjoyable ways without affecting your weight or your energy. Deville St., MB, The Market Common. Info: 839-9636 YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

Learn Pet CPR w/ Red Cross Certified Instructor−10am. $45. 3949 Hwy 544, MB. 888-544-DOGS, K9Cabana.com.

AUGUST 28-29

Secret Teachings of the Masters w/Dr. Norma Milanovich−10am-5pm. Those interested in the Arcturians, ascended masters & Atlantis listen to Dr Milanovich, including the United Nations. Stones of Change Crystal Healing Center, in Wilmington, NC, invites the community to hear Milanovich at Natural Therapies Institute, 219 Racine Dr, Suite A1, Wilmington.. Cost for the full weekend is $333/person, $500/couple. One-day option $175/person. To register: Laura Parker, 910-395-9315 or 910-231-2304, or NaturalTherapiesInstitute.com & StonesOfChange@att.net. Info about Dr. Milanovich, AthenaLCtr.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Women’s Free Self-Defense Workshop w/Sensei Nelson−7-8pm. Become more self-reliant, increase your awareness, safety strategies, assertiveness skills & physical self-defense techniques. SC Wellness & Fitness Ctr, 826 3rd Ave S, Surfside. Info: Sensei Nelson or Lisa Melendez, 424-9004 or gojunel@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Green Business Development & Networking Meeting−4:30-5:30pm. Join SCORE & Natural Awakenings for free business development. Learn to analyze & make your business thrive, profit & succeed with help from SCORE (MBscore.org). Renaissance Bistro heart-healthy restaurant, 607 Chartwell Ct, MB, behind BB&T on 544, West of 17. Keith, 497-0390.

Green Drinks, Grand Strand−5:30-8pm. Natural Awakenings hosts Green Drinks social get-together for the conservation minded, eco-friendly, sustainable, natural health groupies & Earth shakers. Follows SCORE business development meeting. Heart-healthy dining, wine & beer. Renaissance Bistro, 607 Chartwell Ct, MB, behind BB&T on 544, West of 17. Keith, 497-0390.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Good Living Marketplace in Hartsville−9am-2pm. Organic & farm-raised foods, crafts & art at Cargill Way, downtown Hartsville. Info: 332-1600.

Summer Breeze Music Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard−Noon-5pm. $8 (under 18, over 80 free) includes vineyard access, parking, music, tour, sampling & gift shop access. NMB at Hwy 90 & St Joseph Rd, 399-9463, LaBelleAmie.com.

Home Canning Venison w/The Farm Store–4 pm. Learn how to make sausage & jerky & quick meals with venison. Call for fee for supplies, etc., The Farm Store, 1191 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter. Info & to reserve, Mike or Felicia Dellinger, 494-3276, FarmStoreofSumter.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Crazy Tuesday in Pawleys−all day. To Your Health Natural Food Market offers 20% off, Cassena Spa offers free chair massage, 9428 Ocean Hwy, next to Lacey Chiropractic, Pawleys Isl. Info: 237-8111.

SEPTEMBER 7-9

Lifelong Learning Classes Free Week. Meet OLLI instructors & staff, enjoy free lectures & demonstrations of courses & clubs. Next session, 300 courses including art, photography, computer technology, foreign languages, history, government, literature, writing, music, film, personal growth & skills, religion, philosophy, science, natural history, excursions and more avail. Foundation Ctr, 2341 501E, Conway free day 9/7. Waccamaw Higher Ed Ctr 160 Willbrook Blvd., Litchfield, free day 9/8. MB Ed Ctr, 17-Bypass & 79th Ave N., MB free day 9/9. Info: 349-6584 or olli@coastal.edu. Visit Coastal.edu/olli.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Acupuncture Happy Hour w/Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP−4-6pm. Fresh juice “mocktails” & snacks while trying acupuncture with friends in a relaxed social setting. $20/person or $30/couple. RSVP requested, not req. Alternative Health Clinic, 4810 North Kings Hwy, MB. Info: Suzanne, 692-9243, MyPremierWellness.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

A Year of Good Medicine 2010–Syrups, Fomentations & Poultices w/Margaret Self, Master Herbalist–2pm-4pm. In this 3rd part of series learn the basics of making herb infused syrups, for internal use, fomentations & poultices for topical use. With this method, herbs are easily absorbed by the body for healing. $30 registration must be received by 8/27. Mail registration to Carolina Reiki Institute, Inc. 112 Wexwood Ct. Columbia 29210. Info: Margaret Self, 551-1191, mself@carolinareikiinstitute.com.

Passport to Relax Roman Spa Toga Party w/The Long Bay Symphony Guild−5:30-9:30pm. Come dressed to relax & be treated to the ultimate spa experience while The Long Bay Symphony Ensemble plays. Sample heavy hors d’oeuvres & sip libations. Guests use spa passport, to be entered into drawing. Most creative toga contest, & prizes. Cinzia The Spa at North Beach Plantation. Tickets: $70 includes food, beverages, entertainment & mini spa treatments. Cash bar. Info: 448-8379.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Green Tie Luncheon w/Conservation Voters of South Carolina–11:30am-1:30pm. Awards & networking luncheon with legislators, officials & candidates. Grand Hall 701 Whaley St, in Columbia. $50. Info & tickets, Bruce Lawrence, 799-0716 or bruce@conservationvotersofsc.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Stress Management 101 w/ Paula Kenion−1-2pm. Learn to relax into the flow of life for a healthy mind & body. Explore basic skills in stress management, such as breath work, positive affirmations, visualization & meditation for stress reduction & well-being. $30. Thursdays for 6 wks. MB Education Center, 17 Bypass & 79th Ave N., MB. 349-4001, Coastal.edu/olli.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Beach Sweep/River Sweep w/SC Sea Grant Consortium & SC DNR–9am-Noon. the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina’s beaches & waterways, during international cleanup event. Anyone can participate, including businesses; civic & recreation clubs; individuals; families; & school, church & youth groups. Volunteers select any river, lake, swamp, beach, creek or marsh area they wish to clean. Info, Coastal Coordinator Susan Ferris Hill at 843-953-2078, email susan.ferris.hill@scseagrant.org or visit SCSeaGrant.org.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Hartsville−9am-1pm. Organic & farm-raised foods, crafts & art at Gardner’s Fertilizer & Farm Supplies, 317 Railroad Ave, Hartsville. Info: Charlie Caldwell, 843-992-9447.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Drum Circle−6-9:45pm. Meets every month on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon, Myrtle Beach State Park, Shelter B6 Info: Cheryl. MBdrumcircle@yahoo.com & Facebook: Myrtle Beach Drum Circle.

  

 
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