2-Month Events Calendar
September – October 2024
Events sometimes change. Call or email ahead to be sure.
Sep 2 (Monday) – Labor Day (Federal Holiday) – HCDP Office will be closed in observance.
Sep 2 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. Meets virtually at 630 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Sep 3 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Sep 5 (Thursdays in Sep & Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Sep 7 (Saturday) – Voter Registration at the Atlantic Beach and Gullah Geechee Pop-up Farmers Market on Atlantic Ave in Atlantic Beach.
Sep 7 (Saturday) – Annual South Enders Democratic Club Picnic, 11am – 4pm. Myrtle Beach State Park Shelter B3, 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach SC. RSVP required to info@southenders.org.
Sep 7 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Sep 10 (Tuesday) – Carolina Forest Democrats, 5:30 pm at the Carolina Forest Library. Guest speaker: Wayne Gray, Chair of the RIDE IV Advisory Committee. He will update us on the final proposal for the Nov ballot. Registered voters will have to vote yes or no to this. Come at 5:00 to socialize. For more info, contact Cathy at cath26@gmail.com.
Sep 10 (Tuesday) – Presidential Debate, 9:00-10:30, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia televised by ABC.
Sep 12 (2nd Thursday, alternating months) – Northwest Action Dems, 3:00 pm at the Loris Library. For information, contact Shirley Vaught at 843-283-7851.
Sep 12 (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
Sep 13 (2nd Friday) – Beach Dems, 12 noon. Friendly’s, 4705 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker: Michelle Green, candidate for Horry County School Board, District 9. For information, contact Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com.
Sep 14 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Sep 16 (3rd Monday) Voter Protection Committee on Zoom at 2:30. If you are not a member of the committee, but would like to attend, contact the HCDP office at 843 488-4237 and leave your name and email address.
Sep 16 (Monday) – Russell Ott (For SC State Senate) fundraiser 6:00 pm at Wild Wing Cafe.
Sep 21 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Sep 17 (Tuesday) – National Voter Registration Day
Sep 19 (3rd Thursday) – Democratic Womens Council of Horry County, Location: Beachfront Kitchen & Bar, 201 74th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 5:00–7:00 pm.
Sep 19 (Thursdays in Sep & Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Sep 21 (Saturday) – Democratic Womens Council of Horry County – Period Project Packing Party, Location: Beachfront Kitchen & Bar, 201 74th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 5:00–7:00 pm.
Sep 21 (Saturday) – Autumn Equinox (7:21 am) with the Waccamaw People, 591 Bluewater Road, Aynor SC 29511
Sep 21 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Sep 22 (Sunday) – Freedom Rally: Meet you Democratic Candidates in Loris!4:30 -6:30 pm at the Main Street Bistro, 3972 Main St, Loris. Appetizers, coffee, tea, and water provided. Hosted by NorthWest Action Dems, HCDP and Mal Hyman for Congress.
Sep 23 (Monday) – Meet the Candidates at Westside Democrats, 5:30 pm in the HCDP Office, 311c Beaty St, Conway. All Dems/supporters are welcome! Contact Gerald Michael Jr at gman5372@gmail.com.
Sep 26 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. Speaker: Antonious NeSmith will prepare us to canvass and phone bank our precincts. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
Sep 26 (Thursdays in Sep & Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Sep 28 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Oct 1 (Tuesday) – Vice Presidential Debate, in New York City, hosted by CBS.
Oct 3 (Thursdays in Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Oct 4 (Friday) – Last Day to Register to Vote in November 5 election (if not already registered)
Oct 5 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Oct 7 (1st Monday) – HCDP Faith Caucus. Meets virtually at 630 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Oct 8 (1st Tuesday) – South Side Democrats Network Club. Meets virtually at 6:30 pm. For info, contact Cedric Blain-Spain at Cblainspain.stateec@gmail.com.
Oct 8 (Tuesday) – Carolina Forest Democrats, 5:30 pm at the Carolina Forest Library. Guest speaker: TBD For more info, contact Cathy at cath26@gmail.com.
Oct 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
Oct 11 (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.
Oct 12 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Oct 14 (2nd Monday) – Indigenous Peoples Day (Federal holiday)
Oct 14 (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 17 (3rd Thursday) – Democratic Womens Council of Horry County, 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Oct 17 (Thursdays in Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Oct 19 (Saturday) – Saturday Outreach, 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Oct 13 (Saturday) – 12th Annual HCDP SHORE Dinner Gala: “United to Save Democracy”, 2pm Reception, 3pm Dinner at the Asher Theatre and Conference Center, 3237 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach SC. Keynote speaker and Band TBA. For more information, purchase tickets and ads go to http://secure.actblue.com/donate/shore2024, or www.horrydemocrats.org.
Oct 21 (Monday) – Early Voting begins for the November 5 General Election at 7 Horry County early polling locations. Hours: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (Monday -Saturday). Closed Sunday, October 27.
Horry County Voter Regis & Elections, 1515 4th Ave Conway, SC 29526
Loris Public Safety Center, 3909 Walnut St. Loris SC 29569
Aynor Town Hall, 600 S Main St, Aynor SC 29511
Carolina Forest Library, 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
North Strand Recreation Center, 120 Hwy 57 S Little River, SC 29566
South Strand Recreation Center, 9650 Scipio Ln Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
HCCOA Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave N, MB SC 29577
Oct 21 (3rd Monday) Voter Protection Committee 2:30. If you are not a member of the committee, but would like to attend, contact the HCDP office at 843 488-4237 and leave your name and email address.
Oct 24 (Thursdays in Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Oct 26 (Saturday) – Stroll to the Poll-Early Voting 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Oct 28 (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.
Oct 31 (Last Thursday) – North Strand Democrats, 5:30 pm. North Myrtle Beach Library. For info, contact Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com.
Oct 31 (Thursdays in Oct) – Action Thursday with South Enders Democratic Club, 5:30 pm. We have our candidates, now is the time to get busy and help get them elected. Be prepared to write post cards and work on 2024 election projects. Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707 across from the Socastee PO. For info, contact us at info@southenders.org
Coming up:
Nov 2 (Saturday) – Stroll to the Poll-Early Voting 11:00-2:00, and voter support at HCDP office, 311-C Beaty St. Conway. Voter Guides and sample ballot downloads.
Call (843)488-4237 for info.
Nov 3 (Sunday) – Daylight Saving Time Ends/Clock falls back
Nov 5 (Tuesday) – General Election 7am – 7pm.
Nov 8 (Friday) – Horry County Board of Elections’ deadline to certify vote by 1pm.