2-Month Events Calendar
April – May 2025
Events sometimes change. Call or email ahead to be sure.
April is Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 1 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Apr 5 – The Peoples Rally, 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Chapin Memorial Park, 400 14th Ave N, Myrtle Beach SC. A peaceful movement in association with www.fiftyfifty.one.
Apr 7 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. 6:30pm Hybrid at HCDP Office & Virtual (link sent day of the meeting). For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Apr 10 (2nd Thursday) – South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Apr 11 (2nd Friday) – Beach Dems, 12 noon. Friendly’s, 4705 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker: Ashlyn Brierre, Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic. For information, contact Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com.
Apr 12 (Saturday) – Women’s Empowerment Afternoon Tea, 2:00-4:00 pm hosted by the Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County. Wild Wing Plantation, Conway SC. Guest speaker: Mandy Powers Norrell, Former SC House member, District 44. More info at dwchc.com and at facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events. Register at https://bit.ly/dwctea25 and follow instructions to pay.
Apr 14 (2nd Monday each quarter) – HCDP Executive Committee meeting, 6:00 pm. Sign in begins at 5:30 pm. Location: 1301 2nd Ave, Conway. All Democrats welcome.
Apr 15 (Normally 2nd Tuesday, 3rd Tuesday this month only) – Carolina Forest Democrats, 5:30 pm at the Carolina Forest Library. Guest speaker: John Gregory Vincent, Democratic Candidate for US Congress, SC-7 in 2026. For more info, contact Cathy at cath26@gmail.com.
Apr 17 (3rd Thursday) – Democratic Womens Council of Horry County, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Location; Anchor Bar 6401 North Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach for their March, April, and May meetings. Topic: Literacy and Libraries. More info at dwchc.com and at facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events
Apr 21 (3rd Monday) Voter Protection Committee, 2:30 pm meeting on Zoom. If you are not a member of the committee, but wish to attend, please leave name and contact number on HCDP office phone: (843)488-4237.
Apr 21 (3rd Monday) 7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting. Meets virtually at 7:00 pm. For more info, contact Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Apr 22 (Tuesday) – Earth Day 2025 – “Our Power, Our Planet” – Support the use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Apr 24 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. Guest speaker: TBA. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
Apr 28 (4th Monday) – Westside Democrats meets at 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. Contact Don Kohn at horrydems@yahoo.com.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 3 (Saturday, rain date May 10th) Democrats are Growing Plant Swap and Giveaway 10:00-12:00, HCDP office parking lot 311 Beaty Street, Conway. Take cuttings and plant seeds now to support Democrats!
May 5 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. 6:30pm Hybrid at HCDP Office & Virtual (link sent day of the meeting). For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
May 6 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting. Hybrid Location TBA. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
May 8 (2nd Thursday, alternating months) – Northwest Action Dems, 3:00 pm at the Loris Library. For information, contact Shirley Vaught at 843-283-7851.
May 8 (2nd Thursday) – South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
May 9 (2nd Friday) – Beach Dems, 12 noon. Friendly’s, 4705 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker: Sylvia Wright, candidate for SC Supt of Education. For information, contact Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com.
May 13 (2nd Tuesday) – Carolina Forest Democrats, 5:30 pm at the Carolina Forest Library. Guest speaker: TBA. For more info, contact Cathy at cath26@gmail.com.
May 14 (2nd Wednesday) — Gun Sense Action Committee, 10 am via Zoom. If you would like to attend contact Henry Garbelman at hengar45@gmail.com. Committee members will receive an email invitation and agenda.
May 19 (3rd Monday) Voter Protection Committee, 2:30 pm meeting on Zoom. If you are not a member of the committee, but wish to attend, please leave name and contact number on HCDP office phone: 843 488-4237.
May 19 (3rd Monday) 7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting. Meets virtually at 7:00 pm. For more info, contact Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
May 22 (3rd Thursday) – Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Location; Anchor Bar 6401 North Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach for their March, April, and May meetings. Topic: Women and the Military. More info at dwchc.com and at facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events
May 26 (4th Monday) – Westside Democrats meets at 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. Contact Don Kohn at horrydems@yahoo.com.
May 29 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. Guest speaker: TBA. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
May 31 (Saturday) – South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) Annual Convention in Columbia.