2-Month Events Calendar
June – July 2024
Events sometimes change. Call or email ahead to be sure.
June – LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Jun 1 (Saturday) – Democrats are Growing plant swap and giveaway. Come by between 9:00 am and noon for a chat, voter and campaign info for the Statewide Primary and enjoy the growing season! Vegetables, herbs, flowers. Questions? Leave message at office (843) 488-4237.
Jun 1 (Saturday) – Grand Strand PRIDE Month Kickoff Party, 3:00 – 9:00 pm, Nance Plaza, 503 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach. Food trucks, food and beverage at Grand Strand Brewing Company, music and much more! All are welcome – LGBTQ+ and friends. Free admission.
Jun 1 (Saturday) or Jun 5 (Wednesday) – HCDP Fundraiser – Bowling Fun Days at 1:00 pm. Choose 1 day or both at Myrtle Beach Bowl, 101 Philip Gray Drive, Myrtle Beach. $25/person. Kids welcome too. Price includes shoes and 2 hours of bowling. Must be paid by May 25th using ActBlue. Questions? Cath26@gmail.com
Jun 3 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. Meets virtually at 630 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Jun 4 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Jun 7 (Friday) – Last day to Vote Early in the June 11 Statewide Primaries, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Four Horry County early polling locations: North Strand Recreation Center, South Strand Recreation Center, Carolina Forest Recreation Center, and the Horry County Voter Registration & Elections Office, 1515 4th Ave, Conway.
Jun 7 (Friday) – National Gun Violence Awareness Day kicks off Wear OrangeWeekend, Jun 7-9.
Jun 11 (Tuesday) – SC Statewide Primary, 7am to 7pm in your precinct polling place.
Jun 12 (Wednesday – normally meets 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.
Jun 12 (Wednesday) – DWC Volunteer Appreciation Day, 12:00-2:00pm. Join us as we honor our DWC community volunteers. Location: La Belle Amie Winery, 1120 St Joseph Road, Little River SC 29566.
Jun 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
Jun 14 (2nd Friday) – Beach Dems, 12 noon. Friendly’s, 4705 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker: Wayne Gray, Chair of the RIDE IV Advisory Committee, will update the final proposal for the Nov ballot. For information, contact Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com.
Jun 15 (Saturday) – Juneteenth Celebration
- Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver St, Myrtle Beach. South Enders’ booth included.
- North Strand Recreation Center, 11am to 1pm
- James R Frazier Community Center, 11am to 4pm
Jun 16 (Sunday) – Fathers Day
Jun 17 (3rd Monday) Voter Protection Committee, format TBD.
Jun 19 (Wednesday) – Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 24 (4th Monday) – Westside Democrats meets Monday at 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. Contact Gerald Michael Jr at gman5372@gmail.com.
Jun 25 (Tuesday) – SC Statewide Primary Runoff (if needed), 7am to 7pm in your precinct polling place.
Jun 25 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm– HCDP Fundraising Committee. (Meets virtually each month) Volunteers needed. Email Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com with Yes in the Subject or call the HCDP Office at 843-488-HCDP (4237) to leave your name, phone number, and email address, only if you’re responding Yes.
Jun 27 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com. [Note time change for April meeting.]
Jun 27 (Thursday) – 1st Presidential Debate 2024.
Jun 29 (Saturday) – HCDP Candidate Rally, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Freewood Farm, 9515 Freewoods Rd, Myrtle Beach. Meet your candidates, connect with other Dems, Enjoy food, music, and more.
Jul 1 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. Meets virtually at 630 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Jul 2 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Jul 4 (Thursday) – Independence Day Holiday
Jul 8 (2nd Monday quarterly) – HCDP Executive Committee meeting. Govt & Judicial Bldg, 1301 2nd Ave, Conway. For more info, call the HCDP office at 843-488-4237. All Democrats are welcome.
Jul 10 (2nd Wednesday) – HCDP Gun Sense Committee, 10 am via Zoom. For more info, contact Henry Garbelman at hengar45@gmail.com.
Jul 11 (2nd Thursday, alternating months) – Northwest Action Dems, 3:00 pm at the Loris Library. For information, contact Shirley Vaught at 843-283-7851.
Jul 11 (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
Jul 12 (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.
Jul 15 (3rd Monday) Voter Protection Committee 2:30
Jul 16 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm– HCDP Fundraising Committee. (Meets virtually each month) Volunteers needed. Email Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com with Yes in the Subject or call the HCDP Office at 843-488-HCDP (4237) to leave your name, phone number, and email address, only if you’re responding Yes.
Jul 22 (4th Monday) – Westside Democrats meets at 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. Contact Gerald Michael Jr at gman5372@gmail.com.
Notes:
No CF Dems meetings in July or August.
No DWCHC meetings in July or August.
No North Strand Democrats meetings in July or August.
Jul 15-19 – Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Coming up:
Aug 19-22 – Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Sep 10 (Tuesday) – 2nd Presidential Debate
Sep 17 (Tuesday) – National Voter Registration Day
Oct 4 (Friday) – Last Day to Register to Vote in November 5 election (if not already registered)
Oct 7 (2nd Monday quarterly) – HCDP Executive Committee meeting. Govt & Judicial Bldg, 1301 2nd Ave, Conway. For more info, call the HCDP office at 843-488-4237. All Democrats are welcome.
Oct 19 (Saturday) – SHORE Dinner (HCDP’s annual Gala)
Oct 21 (Monday) – Early Voting begins for the November 5 General Election at up to 7 Horry County early polling locations TBA (usually includes North Strand Recreation Center, South Strand Recreation Center, Carolina Forest Recreation Center, and the Horry County Voter Registration & Elections Office, 1515 4th Ave, Conway.) Hours: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (Monday -Saturday). Closed Sunday, October 27.