2-Month Events Calendar

October – November 2026

Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call or email ahead to confirm.

October 2026

October 2 | Friday
Last Day to Register to Vote In Person
Location: Horry County Voter Registration & Elections Office, 1515 4th Avenue, Conway.

October 5 | 6:00 PM | First Monday
South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting
Location: TBA
For information: JR12Empowers@gmail.com

October 5 | 7:00 PM | First Monday
HCDP Faith Council
Location: HCDP Office
For information: 843-488-HCDP (4237)

October 5–8 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Monday–Thursday
National Voter Education Week: Voter Protection Clinic & Candidate Information
Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway
For information: 843-488-4237

October 8 | 3:00 PM | Second Thursday
Northwest Action Dems
Location: Loris Library
For information: Shirley Vaught, 843-283-7851

October 8 | 5:30 PM | Second Thursday
South Enders Democratic Club
Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707, across from the Socastee Post Office
Guest Speaker: Jacqualyn Meadow, SC House District 56 candidate
Following the meeting: Postcard Palooza for South Carolina and local candidates
For information: info@southenders.org

October 10 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Saturday
Kids! Make ’n’ Take Yard Sign Event
Free and fun! Support your candidates and issues with your creative spark.
Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway
For information: 843-488-4237

October 11 | Sunday
U.S. Senate Debate
SCETV in Columbia
Participants: Sen. Darline Graham and Dr. Annie Andrews

October 12 | Monday
Federal Holiday

October 12 | 6:00 PM | Second Monday Each Quarter
HCDP Executive Committee Meeting
Location: Bethel AME Church Fellowship Hall, 1530 Racepath Ave., Conway
Registration begins at 5:30 PM.

October 13 | 5:30 PM | Second Tuesday
Carolina Forest Dems
Location: Carolina Forest Library
Topic: Engaging Minds Services

Child trafficking is a pervasive, often hidden crime affecting vulnerable children. The Carolina Forest Dems will spotlight this issue with a presentation by experts from the Grand Strand.

All are welcome, regardless of political affiliation, to learn the warning signs and strategies to use if they encounter a possible trafficking situation.

For information: Cathy at cath26@gmail.com

October 13 | 7:00 PM | Tuesday
Candidate Forum: Russell Fry & John Vincent
Candidates for U.S. House, SC-7
Sponsored by the NAACP
Location: Waccamaw High School Auditorium, 2412 Kings River Rd., Pawleys Island

October 15 | 5:30 PM | Third Thursday
Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Theme: Get Out the Vote
Details: dwchc.com/meetings-events or facebook.com/groups/dwchc/events

October 16 | 12:00 Noon | Third Friday This Month Only
Beach Dems Lunch
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Guest Speaker: DeShawn Blanding, Democratic candidate for SC Agricultural Commissioner
Please arrive early to order.
For information: Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com

October 17 | 12:00–2:30 PM | Saturday
HCDP Community GOTV Gathering: BLUE TSUNAMI — Together We Win!
Meet & Greet Candidates: 11:00 AM
Location: Burgess area, TBA

Early Voting Begins

October 19–31 | 8:30 AM–6:00 PM | Closed Sundays
Early Voting for the Statewide General Election

Early voting locations in Horry County:

Aynor Town Hall — 600 Main St., Aynor, SC 29511
Carolina Forest Recreation Center — 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Loris Public Safety Center — 3909 Walnut St., Loris, SC 29569
North Strand Recreation Center — 120 Highway 57 S., Little River, SC 29566
South Strand Recreation Center — 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
County Voter Registration & Elections Office — 1515 4th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526
21st Ave. County Complex — 1201 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

October 19 | 2:30 PM | Third Monday
Voter Protection Committee
Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway
If you are not a committee member but would like to attend, leave your name and contact number with the HCDP office at 843-488-4237.

October 19 | 7:00 PM | Third Monday
7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting
Location: Virtual
For information: congressionaldistrict7@gmail.com

October 21 | 11:00 AM | Wednesday
Stroll to the Poll
Meet at the HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway, and walk a few blocks to the Voter Registration & Elections Office to cast your ballot. You may also drive and meet the group there.

We’ll be festive, but please remember that partisan regalia is not permitted at polling locations.
For information: 843-488-4237

October 22 | 8:30 AM–6:00 PM | Thursday
Take a Friend to Vote Day
Vote at any of the seven early voting locations in Horry County.
For information: 843-488-4237

October 25 | 3:00 PM | Sunday
HCDP Community GOTV Gathering: BLUE TSUNAMI — Together We Win!
Meet & Greet Candidates: 2:00 PM
Location: Conway area, TBA

October 26 | 5:30 PM | Fourth Monday
Westside Democrats
Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway
Contact: Keith Edson, keithedson799@gmail.com

October 29 | 5:30 PM | Last Thursday
North Strand Democrats
Location: North Myrtle Beach Library
Guest Speaker: TBA
For information: Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com

November 2026

Native American Heritage Month

November 1 | 2:00 AM | Sunday
Time Change — Turn Clocks Back One Hour

November 2 | 6:00 PM | First Monday
South Side Democrats Network Club & JR-12 Club Joint Meeting
Location: TBA
For information: JR12Empowers@gmail.com

November 2 | 7:00 PM | First Monday
HCDP Faith Council
Location: HCDP Office
For information: 843-488-HCDP (4237)

General Election Day

November 3 | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | Tuesday
Statewide General Election Day
Eligible voters vote at their home precincts.
Check your registration and view your sample ballot at SCVotes.gov.

November 3 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Tuesday
Support Election Heroes Day
Stop by a precinct polling location and leave a thoughtful thank-you item for poll workers. Home-baked or store-bought items are welcome.
For information: 843-488-4237

November 5 | 10:00 AM | Thursday
Certification Hearing
Location: Voter Registration & Elections Office, 1515 4th Avenue, Conway
Final ballot issues will be resolved and election results will become official.

November 10 | 5:30 PM | Second Tuesday
Carolina Forest Dems
Location: Carolina Forest Library
For information: Cathy at cath26@gmail.com

November 11 | Wednesday
Veterans Day — Federal Holiday

November 12 | 3:00 PM | Second Thursday
Northwest Action Dems
Location: Loris Library
For information: Shirley Vaught, 843-283-7851

November 12 | 5:30 PM | Second Thursday
South Enders Democratic Club
Location: All Souls Waccamaw Unitarian Universalist Church, 7185 Hwy 707, across from the Socastee Post Office
Guest Speaker: TBA
For information: info@southenders.org

November 13 | 12:00 Noon | Second Friday
Beach Dems
Location: Friendly’s, 4705 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Guest Speaker: TBA
Please arrive early to order.
For information: Sally at sallyphoward@aol.com

November 16 | 2:30 PM | Third Monday
Voter Protection Committee
Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway
If you are not a committee member but would like to attend, leave your name and contact number with the HCDP office at 843-488-4237.

November 16 | 7:00 PM | Third Monday
7th Congressional District Democratic Coalition Meeting
Location: Virtual
For information: congressionaldistrict7@gmail.com

November 19 | 5:30 PM | Third 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

November 23 | 5:30 PM | Fourth Monday
Westside Democrats
Location: HCDP Office, 311C Beaty St., Conway
Contact: Keith Edson, keithedson799@gmail.com

November 26 | Thursday
Thanksgiving Day — Federal Holiday

November 26 | 5:30 PM | Last Thursday
North Strand Democrats
Location: North Myrtle Beach Library
Guest Speaker: Diane Middleton, District 3 School Board candidate
For information: Verlene DeWitt at bigvbd@gmail.com

Date TBD
Gun Sense Action Committee — Zoom Meeting
If you would like to attend, contact Henry Garbelman at hengar45@gmail.com. Committee members will receive an email invitation and agenda.