2-Month Events Calendar
February – March 2025
Events sometimes change. Call or email ahead to be sure.
Feb 1 (Saturday) – Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala, 6:00-9:00 pm, an evening of inspiration and unity at the Pine Lakes Country Club. This annual black-tie event celebrates the tireless work of the NAACP in advancing civil rights, social justice, and equality for all. With every donation, you help continue the fight for a better, fairer future. This year’s keynote speaker is the renowned Victoria Rowell, an 11-time NAACP Image Award winner. More information at https://www.myrtlebeachnaacp.com/freedom-fund/
Feb 3 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. 6:30pm Hybrid at HCDP Office & Virtual (link sent day of the meeting). Reorganizational Meeting & Election of Officers for 2025- 2027. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Feb 4 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting. Election of Officers for 2025- 2027. Hybrid Location TBA. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Feb 11 (2nd Tuesday) – Carolina Forest Democrats, 5:30 pm at the Carolina Forest Library. Guest speaker: Michael B Moore. Article From 2019… “For as long as he can remember, Michael Boulware Moore has known the story of Robert Smalls; a slave who not only gained his freedom by commandeering a Confederate ship and turning it over to Union forces, but later served in the South Carolina State Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore didn’t read about Smalls in school. Such bravery by slaves during the Civil War wasn’t always taught. Instead, he grew up hearing personal stories from relatives like his grandmother. Robert Smalls was his great-great grandfather.” Read more…
https://iaamuseum.org/news/international-african-american-museum-president-finds-strength-in-the-past/. For more info, contact Cathy at cath26@gmail.com.
Feb 12 (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.
Feb 12 (2nd Wednesday) – South Enders Democratic Club Membership Mixer, 5:30-8:30 pm. Bring a Friend. Location: Damon’s 2985 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach. Join us to connect with like-minded people. No entrance fee, dinner and beverage not included. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Feb 14 (2nd Friday) – Beach Dems, 12 noon. Friendly’s, 4705 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker: Cookie Goings, Director of Neighborhood Services, City of Myrtle Beach. For information, contact Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com.
Feb 17 (Monday) – Presidents Day (Federal Holiday) – HCDP Office will be closed in observance.
Feb 17 (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. Topics: Precinct data and Kids Will Vote project.
Feb 17 (3rd Monday) 7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting. Meets virtually at 7:00 pm. For more info, contact Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Feb 20 (3rd Thursday) – Democratic Womens Council of Horry County, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Beachfront Kitchen & Bar, 201 C 74th Ave. N, Myrtle Beach. Topic: Black Women Leaders. More info at dwchc.com and at facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events
Feb 24 (4th Monday) – Westside Democrats meets at 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. Contact Don Kohn at horrydems@yahoo.com.
Feb 27 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. Guest speaker: TBA. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
March is Womens History Month
Mar 3 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. 6:30pm Hybrid at HCDP Office & Virtual (link sent day of the meeting). Reorganizational Meeting & Election of Officers for 2025- 2027. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Mar 4 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting. Election of Officers for 2025- 2027. Hybrid Location TBA. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Mar 8 (Saturday) – Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) Annual Convention, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. All Democrats, who are registered voters, are welcome to participate. Help us elect county party leaders and organize to elect more Democrats. Location: Academy for Technology and Academics, 5639 US-701 Hwy, Conway SC 29526.
Mar 9 (2nd Sunday) – Daylight Savings Time/clocks change
Mar 11 (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.
Mar 13 (2nd Thursday, alternating months) – Northwest Action Dems, 3:00 pm at the Loris Library. For information, contact Shirley Vaught at 843-283-7851.
Mar 13 (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
Mar 14 (2nd Friday) – Beach Dems, 12 noon. Friendly’s, 4705 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker: TBD. For information, contact Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com.
Mar 17 (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.
Mar 17 (3rd Monday) 7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting. Meets virtually at 7:00 pm. For more info, contact Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com
Mar 20 (3rd Thursday) – Democratic Womens Council of Horry County, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Beachfront Kitchen & Bar, 201 C 74th Ave. N, Myrtle Beach. Topic: Women in Leadership. More info at dwchc.com and at facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events
Mar 24 (4th Monday) – Westside Democrats meets at 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. Contact Don Kohn at horrydems@yahoo.com.
Mar 27 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. Guest speaker: TBA. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
Save the Date
Apr 26 (Saturday) – HCDP 13th Annual SHORE Dinner