2-Month Events Calendar
February – March 2026
Events sometimes change. Call or email ahead to be sure.
February is Black History Month
Feb 2 | 6:30 pm (1st Monday) — HCDP Faith Caucus
Seeking Officers. Location: HCDP Office. For info, call (843) 488-HCDP (4237).
Feb 3 | 6:30 pm (1st Tuesday) — South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting
Location: TBA. For info: JR12Empowers@gmail.com.
Feb 10 | 5:30 pm (2nd Tuesday) — Carolina Forest Democratic Club
Location: Carolina Forest Library.
Meet the Candidates: Catherine Fleming Bruce (U.S. Senate – Lindsey Graham’s seat) and Mullins McLeod (SC Governor).
For info: Cathy at Cath26@gmail.com.
Feb 11 | 10:00 am (2nd Wednesday) — Gun Sense Action Committee (Zoom)
To attend, contact Henry Garbelman at hengar45@gmail.com. Committee members will receive an email invitation and agenda.
Feb 12 | 3:00 pm (2nd Thursday) — Northwest Action Dems
Location: Loris Library. Info: Shirley Vaught, (843) 283-7851.
Feb 12 | 5:30 pm (2nd Thursday) — South Enders Democratic Club
Guest Speaker: Mullins McLeod, Candidate for SC Governor.
Postcard writing and details on the upcoming Annual Mixer.
Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 (across from the Socastee Post Office).
Info: info@southenders.org.
Feb 13 | 12:00 pm (2nd Friday) — Beach Dems
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach.
Guest Speaker: Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark Kruea.
Info: sallyphoward@aol.com.
Feb 16 | Monday — Presidents’ Day (Federal Holiday)
Feb 16 | 2:30 pm (3rd Monday) — Voter Protection Committee (Zoom)
If not a member but wish to attend, leave your name and number at the HCDP office: (843) 488-HCDP (4237).
Feb 16 | 2:30 pm (3rd Monday) — 7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting (Virtual)
Info: congressionaldistrict7@gmail.com.
Feb 18 | 5:30 pm (Wednesday) — North Strand Democrats
[This meeting date is re-scheduled from Feb 26.]
Location: North Myrtle Beach Library./
Guest speaker: Scott DuLebohn, from the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center. Discussions also on Voter Protection.
Info: Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
Feb 19 | 5:30 pm (3rd Thursday) — Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach.
Details: dwchc.com/meetings-events or facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events.
Feb 23 | 5:30 pm (4th Monday) — Westside Democrats
Location: Conway Public Library, 801 N Main St, Conway, SC 29526.
Contact: Keith Edson, keithedson799@gmail.com.
Feb 23 | 2:30 pm (Temporary 4th Monday) — Voter Protection Committee
Location: Zoom.
Contact: HCDP Office, (843) 488-HCDP (4237). (leave name and contact number if not a committee member).
March is Women’s History Month
Mar 2 | 6:30 pm (1st Monday) — HCDP Faith Caucus
Seeking Officers. Location: HCDP Office. Info: (843) 488-HCDP (4237).
Mar 3 | 6:30 pm (1st Tuesday) — South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting
Location: TBA. Info: JR12Empowers@gmail.com.
Mar 8 | 2:00 am (Sunday) — Daylight Saving Time Begins — Spring Forward
Mar 10 | 5:30 pm (2nd Tuesday) — Carolina Forest Democratic Club
Location: Carolina Forest Library. Guest Speaker: TBA.
Info: Cathy at Cath26@gmail.com.
Mar 11 | 10:00 am (2nd Wednesday) — Gun Sense Action Committee (Zoom)
To attend, contact Henry Garbelman at hengar45@gmail.com.
Mar 12 | 3:00 pm (2nd Thursday) — Northwest Action Dems
Location: Loris Library. Info: Shirley Vaught, (843) 283-7851.
Mar 12 | 5:30 pm (2nd Thursday) — South Enders Democratic Club
Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 (across from the Socastee Post Office).
Info: info@southenders.org.
Mar 13 | 12:00 pm (2nd Friday) — Beach Dems
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach.
Guest Speaker: John Vincent, Candidate for U.S. Congress (SC-07).
Info: sallyphoward@aol.com.
Mar 16 | 2:30 pm (3rd Monday) — Voter Protection Committee (Zoom)
Leave name & number at HCDP office: (843) 488-HCDP (4237).
Mar 16–30 | 12:00 pm (Mon–Fri) — SC Candidate Filing Period
For the 2026 Midterm Elections (U.S. Congress, SC Statewide Offices, Legislature, County Council, School Board, etc.).
More info: scvotes.gov/candidates/ and scdp.org/Candidate-Resources-Toolkit/
Mar 16 | 2:30 pm (3rd Monday) — 7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting (Virtual)
Info: congressionaldistrict7@gmail.com.
Mar 19 | 5:30 pm (3rd Thursday) — Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach.
Details: https://www.dwchc.com/meetings-events
Mar 21 | 10:00 am (Saturday) — Horry County Democratic Party Convention
Location: Academy for Technology and Academics, 5639 Hwy 701 N, Conway, SC 29526.
Mar 23 | 5:30 pm (4th Monday) — Westside Democrats
New Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway.
Contact: Keith Edson, keithedson799@gmail.com.
Mar 26 | 5:30 pm (Last Thursday) — North Strand Democrats
Location: North Myrtle Beach Library.
Guest Speaker: Mullins McLeod, candidate for SC Governor.
Info: Verlene DeWitt, bigvbd@gmail.com.
Mar 28 (Saturday) — No Kings – Nonviolent, Nonpartisan Protest
Opposing growing authoritarian actions and affirming democratic governance.
Next mass mobilization includes a flagship event in the Twin Cities. More info: nokings.org.
Save These Dates
Apr 11 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm — Democrats Are Growing: Plant Swap & Giveaway
Location: HCDP Office Parking Lot.
Rain Date: Apr 12 | 1:00–3:00 pm.
Plant Drop-Off: Fri, Apr 10 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm.
Contact: HCDP Office, (843) 488-HCDP (4237) – leave contact number for more information.
Apr 13 | 6:00 pm (2nd Monday each quarter) — HCDP Executive Committee Meeting
Location: Bethel AME–Conway Fellowship Hall/Educational Building, 1530 Racepath Ave., Conway, SC 29526.
Sign-in begins at 5:30 pm. All Democrats welcome.
Apr 19 | 5:00 pm (Sunday) — 14th Annual SHORE Dinner
Horry County Democratic Party’s premier annual gala.
Location: Surf Golf & Beach Club, 1701 Springland Lane, North Myrtle Beach.
Tickets: $125.
Check the SHORE Dinner page for updates!
Late May (Saturday) — SC Democratic Party Convention — Columbia, SC