Fall brings the most festive time of year to the Grand Strand, as in festivals.

With the waning of summer heat as the calendar makes strides through September and the start of a long shoulder season to celebrate harvests and Halloween, toward Thanksgiving, stand out, step out and take in some special events. Besides the bountiful array of celebratory affairs and benefits, take a few moments, too, to pause for one of the remembrance events for Sept. 11, 2001.

Here's a sampling of activities and outings for this month, and on Oct. 3, look for the next massive roundup of things to do for October, the peak time for festivities.

Horry County

Broadway at the Beach

Where -- Broadway at the Beach, bordered by U.S. 17 Bypass, Grissom Parkway and 21st and 29th avenues North in Myrtle Beach

What, when and how much |

--"Stand Up 2 Cancer Viewing Party" of TV special, 7-10 p.m. Friday at Heroes Harbor Stage, near Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant, off 29th Avenue North, in kickoff to American Cancer Society's 2015 Relay for Life season -- $15, with registration at community.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=63321&pg=entry.

--Hispanic American Family Festival, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 13 in MagiQuest and Carmike Broadway 17 Cinemas, off Grissom Parkway. Free.

Information -- 444-3200, 800-386-4662 or www.broadwayatthebeach.com

26th annual 'South Carolina's Largest Garage Sale'

By -- City of Myrtle Beach

When -- 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

Where -- Myrtle Beach Convention Center, at Oak Street and 21st Avenue North

How much -- Free to shop, $50 vendor space (if available); parking $3 in complex's lot

Information -- 918-1235 or www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/garagesale.html

Second annual 'Surf Off'

By -- Eternal Wave Surf Shop, 837 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, and Eastern Surfing Association (www.surfesa.org)

When -- 8 a.m. Saturday

Where -- Shoreline at 13th Avenue South in Surfside Beach

How much -- $25 entry free, and $5 per additional division; Free for spectators

Information -- 839-1239

'Fun in the Sun' Classic Car Cruise-In

When -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (also Oct. 4)

Where -- Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach, in frront parking lot by Boardwalk Coffee House and Klig's Kites.

How much -- Free

Also |

--Italian Wine Dinner, 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at Castano's Italian Steakhouse; reservations due Sept. 19

--"Barefoot Ladies' Night," 4-7 p.m. Sept. 30 at House of Blues, benefiting "Bras Across the Water" event (noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4) for breast cancer awareness.

Information -- 272-8349 or www.bflanding.com

Careteam Health Fair and Beach Walk

When -- 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday

Where -- Myrtle Beach's Plyler Park, at Ocean Boulevard and 11th Avenue North

How much -- Free, but donations welcome

Registration -- Open 10:30 a.m., with walk at noon

Includes -- Music by Painted Man, health screenings, and games

Information -- 236-9000

Myrtle Beach Car Club Cruise-ins

When and where -- Mostly 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and all on Saturdays:

--noon-3 p.m. Sept. 6 (rescheduled from rainout on Aug. 9) at Bucksport Plantation Marina & RV Resort, 135 Bucksport Road, off U.S. 701, south of Conway

--Sept. 13 outside Ripley's Aquarium, at Broadway at the Beach, on 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.

--Sept. 20 at Maggie D's Fine Italian Cuisine, 407 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach, across from Coastal Grand mall

--Sept. 27 at Denny's, 730 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach.

How much -- Free

Information -- 742-9802

La Belle Amie Vineyard

What, when and how much |

--"Super Wine Saturday," noon-6 p.m. Saturday, with music 1-5 p.m. by Stallings & Stony Duo, for free.

--"Dog Days Blues & Jazz Fest," Sept. 13, for $8, and bring two canned/dry good items for area food banks and receive $3 off admission.

Where -- 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, just west of North Myrtle Beach Middle School

Also -- Both every week through at least October, with free admission, and including music 1-5 p.m. by local artists:

--"Wine Wednesdays"

--"Wine Down Fridays," with Jerry Jones performing this FridaySept. 5

Information -- 399-9463 or labelleamie.com

Silent Auction and Fundraiser

With -- Sons of Italy Grand Strand Lodge 2868 of Socastee (www.sonsofitalymb.com)

Benefiting -- Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, based in Framingham, Mass.: 508-270-8855 or www.flutiefoundation.org

When -- Saturday: silent auction 2-5 p.m., with Italian buffet dinner at 5:30, and dance at 7

Where -- Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd., just west of Myrtle Beach and along the Intracoastal Waterway, off U.S. 501 and George Bishop Parkway;

How much -- Dinner $15.95

Information -- 655-1636 or 294-0208

Sand Dollar Square Dance Club of Myrtle Beach

What -- Two beginner lessons of Western-style square dancing, in casual dress

When -- 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 8 and 15

Where -- Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach -- enter through right side door

How much -- Free

Also -- Dances 7-9 p.m. Mondays, for $5 each

Information -- 333-8878 or sanddollarsquaredanc.wix.com

Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

By -- Coastal Carolina Shields, an organization of retired law enforcement personnel

When -- 11 a.m. Sept. 11

Where -- Hall of Heroes, Sands Ocean Dunes Resort, 201 75th. Ave. N., Myrtle Beach (open 9 a.m. daily -- details at 692-5265, 692-5100 or www.sandsresorts.com/hall-of-heroes)

Includes -- Keynote speech by Chief Deputy Paul Butler of the Horry County Sheriff's Office

Information -- Dennis Cangelosi, president, 458-0019 or email djc301@aol.com

Grand Strand Strutters

What -- Open house for introduction to square dancing

When -- 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 11

Where -- Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach -- enter through right side door

How much -- Free

Information -- 497-0470

'9-11 Candlelight Vigil'

By -- Various groups

When -- 7 p.m. Sept. 11

Where -- On Main Street and the Horseshoe; 11 S. Ocean Blvd., in North Myrtle Beach

Information -- 399-1111 or parks.nmb.us/Page.aspx?id=23

SOS (Society of Stranders) Fall Migration

When -- Sept. 12-21

Where -- Various sites in downtown North Myrtle Beach: Duck's Beach Club, Ducks II, Fat Harold's Beach Club, OD Arcade, OD Beach and Golf Resort, and The Pirate's Cove

Including -- Free concerts:

--"Fun Sunday" 1-5 p.m. Sept. 14, with KB and the Shifters, Too Much Sylvia, and The Fantastic Shakers, on First Avenue, beside OD Arcade

--"Fun Monday," noon-5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 with the Embers featuring Craig Woolard, Little Isadore Loves You So, and Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot, on Main Street.

How much -- No cover charge in aforementioned clubs with SOS membership, $35 a year.

Information -- 888-767-3113 or www.shagdance.com/migration.htm

Bike/Walk-A-Thon

Benefiting -- Kenny Barnhill, a married father of two children, recovering from traumatic brain injury and multiple broken ribs, after falling off a roof in April

When -- 9 a.m. Sept. 13

Where -- 5975 Flossie Road, Conway

How much -- Free; registration opens 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at site

Information -- 520-6070

Annual Skyhoundz Disc Contest

What -- Local championship covering dogs' distance and accuracy

When -- 10 a.m. Sept. 13

When -- Surfside Beach's Martin Field, at Dogwood Drive South and Sixth Avenue South

How much -- Free to compete and for spectators

Also -- All competitors will receive a free, official Hyperflite K-10 Competition Standard flying disc, and the top three teams will receive awards.

Information -- 770-751-3882 or www.skyhoundz.com, and reach town at 650-9548 or www.surfsidebeach.org

'Rivertown Dine-Around'

By -- Conway Downtown Alive

What -- Culinary tour

When -- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13

Where -- Across downtown Conway, from home base of Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., for pickup of map of participating restaurants

How much |

--Free admission, with required pre-registration at conwayalive.com

--Mini-entree items on sampler menu start at $2, and most items do not exceed $4.

Also -- "Alive After Five," downtown, 6-8 p.m. first Thursday monthly through November, with changing themes and performers, for free.

Information -- 248-6260

Sixth Annual 'Mr. Myrtle Beach' Competition

Who -- 12 men: Antonio Audi, Ken Baker, Mendel Bell, John Dowless, Jeff Gann, John Krajc, Michael Livingston, Chance Martini, Jamie Morgan, Blake Nuzzo, Matthew Petrillo and Dorian Samuel

Benefiting -- Katie's Project of Myrtle Beach, which helps local youth to have the means to afford and attend high school social functions

When -- 6 p.m. Sept. 13 -- doors open 5 p.m.

Where -- Revolutions Nightclub at Broadway at the Beach, in Myrtle Beach

How much -- $5 general admission, VIP $20

Information -- 282-0454 or katiesproject.org

Western-Theme social dance

By -- USA Dance Grand Strand Chapter 6024

With -- Music provided by DJs Rosalie and Jack Drust

When -- 7-10 p.m. Sept. 13

Where -- Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, near Pampas Drive, Farrow Parkway and The Market Common

How much -- $7 members, otherwise $9

Also -- Singles welcome, beverages supplied, and a snack to share is suggested.

Information -- 808-3397 or www.usadancegrandstrand.org

41st Annual South Atlantic Shrine Association Fall Festival

When -- Sept. 17-20

Includes -- Grand Strand Shriners Parade, 9 a.m. Sept. 20, southward on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, between 12th and 29th avenues South.

Information -- www.southatlanticsa.org

Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

What -- Opening night of fall baseball season

For -- Getting people with disabilities on the diamond, on a field for wheelchairs and walkers, with volunteers as "buddies" to help players

When -- 6 p.m. Sept. 18, with Rays/Pirates vs. Marlins/Pelicans, and Mariners

Where -- James C. Benton Miracle League Field, outiside Myrtle Beach's Pepper Geddings Recreation Center, 3205 N. Oak St.

How much -- Free

Other games |

--10 a.m. Sept. 27; Oct. 4 and 11; Nov. 1 and 8

--6 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24

Information -- 448-7712 or www.grandstrandmiracleleague.com

Second Annual Autumn Art & Wine Festival

When -- 4-8 p.m. Sept. 19 and noon-6 p.m. Sept. 20

Where -- House of Blues, in Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach

How much -- Free

Information -- 272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtlebeach

Annual Candlelight Vigil

By -- Rolling Thunder SC3

For -- National POW/MIA Recognition Day

When -- 6:30 pm. Sept. 19

Where -- Myrtle Beach's Warbird Park, on eastern end of Farrow Parkway, at U.S. 17 Business

Includes -- Dedication of a "Missing Man Chair," a permanent reminder of personnel who died in service and never returned

Also -- After ceremony, "Veterans Appreciation Night" at Nacho Hippo, 1160 Farrow Parkway, at The Market Common (839-9770)

Information -- 685-1793

35th Annual Harvest Hoe-Down Festival

By -- Pilot Club of Aynor

When -- Sept. 20

Where -- Aynor Town Park, off U.S. 501

How much -- Free admission

Includes -- Parade at 10 a.m., music 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and street dance 7-10 p.m.

Information -- 358-1074 or www.aynorharvesthoedown.org

Second Annual 'Respect Ride'

What -- Group bicycle ride, to honor cyclists who died or were injured in collisions with cars and for increased awareness about bicycle safety; also with a Blessing of the Bikes by the Rev. Ron Greiser.

When -- 10 a.m. Sept. 20

Where -- Ocean Boulevard from Myrtle Beach's Plyler Park, at 11th Avenue North, for about 6 miles round trip to 55th Avenue North

How much -- Free

Also -- Check out findings from the Horry County Bicycling Survey, conducted by the Coastal Carolina University College of Science Swain Scholars, with feedback from more than 1,000 Horry County residents (www.myrtlebeachcycling.com).

Information -- Kelly Mezzapelle, in Myrtle Beach Planning Department, at 918-1050, or email kmezzapelle@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

'Constitution Commemoration Day'

By -- Theodosia Burr Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

With -- Featured speaker George Washington portrayed by Mark Collins, who appeared in the History channel's miniseries "Revolution" and the movie "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," as well as the Carolina Master Chorale singing patriotic songs, colonial dressed people carrying flags, and WPDE-TV 15's Joel Allen announcing the 13 colonies.

When -- 10 a.m. Sept. 20

Where -- First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach

How much -- Free

Information -- 267-2518, or email tburrdar@gmail.com

Also |

--"Miracle of Philadelphia: Making of the Constitution" with Richard Powell, at Brunswick Town Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at Trinity Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St., Southport, N.C. 910-755-7563 or 910-457-6988, and darbrunswicktownchapter.blogspot.com/.

--"Constitution Day" program with Guy Burnett, an assistant professor of political science at University of Alaska Anchorage, 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in Coastal Carolina University Edwards Recital Hall, on main campus in Conway, accessed from U.S. 501 and S.C. 544. Free. 349-2787 or www.coastal.edu/culturalarts.

'Mac N' Cheese Bake-Off'

By -- Crady's Eclectic Cuisine, 332 Main St., Conway

Benefiting -- A scholarship at Horry-Georgetown Technical College Culinary Arts Program

When -- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20

Where -- At Fourth Avenue and Main Street in downtown Conway

How much -- Tickets $1 per 2-ounce serving

Information -- 248-3321 or www.cradys.com

Second Annual 'Taste of Home Cooking School'

With -- Michelle Roberts

When -- 2 p.m. Sept. 20

Where -- St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church hall, at U.S. 17 Bypass and 33rd Avenue North Extension in Myrtle Beach

How much -- $15 general admission -- available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at The Sun News, 914 Frontage Road E., Myrtle Beach, and at www.myrtlebeachonline.com/tasteofhome/

Information -- www.tasteofhome.com/cooking-schools

'Flip-Flop Ball'

Benefiting -- Children's Museum of South Carolina, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach (also accessible from Oak Street) -- which is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, for $8 ages 2 and older, otherwise free ( www.cmsckids.org)

When -- 6-10 p.m. Sept. 20

Where -- Bandito's Restaurant & Cantina, 1402 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

How much -- $60

Information -- 946-9469 or mbflipflopball.org

Grand Strand Beach Social Dancers

What -- Kickoff to 19th season of monthly dances

With -- Music from DJs Rosalie and Jack Drust

When -- 7-10 p.m. Sept. 20

Where -- Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

How much -- $7

Also -- Other dances, mostly 7-10 p.m.: Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21 and April 18; and 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31

Information -- 903-3765

All-Day Mahjong Tournament

By -- Temple Emanu-El, a Conservative Jewish congregation based at 65th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach

When -- 10 a.m. Sept. 21

Where -- Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21rst Ave. N. Myrtle Beach

Also -- Light breakfast and buffet luncheon will be served.

Information -- 215-4306

23rd Annual St. John's Greek Festival

When -- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 26-27, and noon-7 p.m. Sept. 28

Where -- St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, at U.S. 17 Bypass and 33rd Avenue North Extension in Myrtle Beach

How much -- $1 ages 11 and older, otherwise free

Also -- Church tours and lectures about its iconography and the Orthodox faith at 11:30 a.m., and 1, 4 and 6 p.m. daily during fest

Information -- 448-3773 or www.stjohn-mb.org/festival/greekfestival.htm

'Chanticleer Cheer Clinic'

For -- Girls and boys ages in kindergarten through eighth grade

When -- 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 27

Where -- Coastal Carolina University Kimbel Arena, off S.C. 544 in Conway

How much -- $40, and fee includes T-shirt and ticket to football game against Elon University at 7 p.m. in Brooks Stadium, during which participants with perform with CCU cheerleaders and dance team on the field at halftime

Also -- Extra game tickets available for family and friends for $12 ages 19 and older, otherwise $10, all in Section 105

Information -- 349-2867 or www.goccusports.com/cheerclinic

Girl Scout Fall Festival

By -- Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina

When -- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 27

Where -- Myrtle Beach's Grand Park, on Farrow Parkway, across from The Market Common and the city's Valor Memorial Garden

Includes -- Games, crafts and skills

How much -- Free

Information -- 626-5190 or www.girlscoutsesc.org

11th Annual Irish-Italian International Festival

When -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27

Where -- Main Street in North Myrtle Beach

How much -- Free admission; nominal fee for children's inflatables

Includes -- Entertainment by local bands taking turns, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on two stages: 421 Main St., in front of Flynn's Irish Tavern, and 400 Main St., in front of Hope Taylor & Co.

Also -- Spaghetti-eating contest, 2 p.m. at stage at 400 Main St.; sign up for free 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. at festival information booth

Information -- 280-5570 or parks.nmb.us/Page.aspx?news=true&id=9

'Art in Common' Fall Festival

By -- Seacoast Artists Gallery, 3032 Nevers St., Myrtle Beach, in The Market Common

When -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27-28

Where -- Myrtle Beach's Valor Memorial Garden, on Farrow Parkway at The Market Common

How much -- Free admission

Also |

--"CHAIR-ity," a project by local artists who create or turn seating objects into works of art for sale, continues through Sept. 30, benefiting Help 4 Kids' Backpack Buddies program (help4kidssc.com), and Seacoast Artists Guild of South Carolina for its Cushman Youth Art Fund, which provides scholarships to young artists to join Coastal Carolina University's Summer Visual Arts Academy in Conway.

--Meet Roy Wooley, special effects makeup artist and "King of Fabrication" from the third and fifth seasons of SyFy's "Face Off" competition, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 12, free admission, and $5 for autographed picture and/or a photo, with proceeds benefiting the Cushman fund.

Information -- 232-7009 or www.seacoastartistsguild.com

Annual Harvest Festival

Benefiting -- St. Michael Catholic School in Garden City Beach

When -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28 ( rain date: Oct. 19)

Where -- In school Duffy Center (gymnasium), on Cypress Avenue, east of U.S. 17 Business

How much -- Free admission

Information -- 651-6795 or www.saintmichaelsc.com

Fourth Annual 'Mother-Daughter Art & Tea'

Benefiting -- Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

When -- 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 28

Where -- Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach

How much -- $20 for museum members, otherwise $25, by reservation only: at 238-2510, or buy tickets at Sparkles, at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach

Museum open -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays, with free admission, but donations appreciated

Museum exhibits |

--"Classic Images: Photography by Ansel Adams," through Sept. 21

--"Claire Farrell: A is for Art" and "Track of the Rainbow Serpent: Australian Aboriginal Paintings of the Wolfe Creek Crater," both through Sept. 14.

--"Hurricane Hugo Recalled: The Batiks of Leo Twiggs," Sept. 20-Dec. 28, with nine batik paintings

--"Dixie Dugan: A Retrospective," Sept. 20-Dec. 28, with about 65 works by the Myrtle Beach artsit

Adams exhibit lectures -- All at 2 p.m. and free, but reservations required at 238-2510:

--Sept. 10 -- "Ansel Adams' Photography as Conservation Advocacy," with Douglas Haller, archivist, curator and historian

--Sept. 21 -- "Far From Home: Wilderness Photography in a New Age," with Kyle Waters, photographer and wildlife scientist

Adams exhibit docent tours -- All 2 p.m. and free:

--Sept. 11 with Douglas Haller, former curator of photographs at the California Historical Society

--Sept. 14 with Janet Blackmon-Morgan, staff photographer at The Sun News

Information -- www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org

'Gold Star Mothers Day' Service

By -- Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina

For -- All mothers who have had a son or daughter die while serving in the armed forces, and their families

When -- 2 p.m. Sept. 28

Where -- Moose Lodge 1959, 470 Burcale Road, near Forestbrook communit

Reservations -- Due Sept. 21

Information -- 347-1024, or email bsmcc.slrussell@gmail.com

Fifth Annual 'Farm to Table' Event

By -- Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association

Benefiting -- Educational and other association programs

What -- Six-course meal by local chefs and served in middle of a cornfield, after a cocktail tasting hour with of delicious hors d'oeuvres presented by Horry Georgetown Technical College Culinary Arts students

When -- 5 p.m. Sept. 28

Where -- Thompson Farm & Nursery, 1625 Bucksville Drive, off U.S. 701, south of Conway

How much -- $150 per person, or $750 for table of six, and $900 table of eight -- www.mbhospitality.org/coastal-uncorked/festival-event-details-tickets/

Information -- 626-9668 or www.coastaluncorked.com

Horry/Georgetown

26th Annual S.C. Sea Grant Beach/River Sweep

When -- 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 20

Where -- Various area sites:

--North Myrtle Beach, (contact Gregg Barnhill at 280-5673 or dgbarnhill@nmb.us)

--In Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach Travel Park (Katie Molter at 449-2733 or KMolter@mbtravelpark.com), Wyndham SeaWatch Plantation beach (Lori Chilton at 692-2011 or lori.chilton@wyn.com), 67th-82nd avenues North (Mike Williams at Michael.Williams@hgtc.edu), 40th-67th avenues North (Shari Carr at 222-6998 or sharoncarr@sccoast.net), 30th-40th avenues North (Pat Pierce at sciencelady@earthlink.net), Eighth-Second avenues North (Amanda Sturgeon at 267-4511 or amanda.sturgeon@gmail.com), Ocean Boulevard between 12th and Ninth avenues North (Todd Metz at 916-0888, ext. 3223, or tmetz@ripleys.com), Wyndham Ocean Boulevard at 410 S. Ocean Blvd. (Rosanna McDonald at 281-3324 or rosanna.mcdonald@wyn.com), Withers Swash (Bruxanne Hein at 333-2034 or bruxanne@coastal.edu).

--Myrtle Beach State Park, with free park admission for participants (238-0874, www.myrtlebeachsp.com, or email awilson@scprt.com)

--In Socastee: Rosewood Landing on Intracoastal Waterway (Leigh Wood Kane at 915-7034 or woodL@horrycounty.org) and Peachtree Landing on Waccamaw River (Chris and Jane Ochsenbein at 503-3276 or jcducati@msn.com).

--In Conway: Waccamaw River waterfront and boat landings (Paula Reidhaar at 349-4007 or wrk@coastal.edu) and Waccamaw River from Little Savannah Landing to Black Slough (Biff Johnson at 742-0402 or biffjohnson29@yahoo.com).

--Surfside Beach Pier area (Debbie Ellis at 650-9548 or www.surfsidebeach.org

--Garden City Beach shoreline (Bruxanne Hein at 333-2034 or bruxanne@coastal.edu).

--In Georgetown County: From county line south from Waccamaw and Yucca drives (Heather Tenney at 839-8082 or heather@ccarsc.org), Huntington Beach State Park (Molly Wainscott at 235-8755 or huntingtonbeacheducation@scprt.com), North Litchfield and Litchfield Beach shoreline (cleanup is Sept. 6 -- John Charles at johnmcharlesjr@yahoo.com), Pawleys Island beach, creek, marsh, and boat landings (Frank Johnson at 340-1717 or pijohnson@sc.rr.com), DeBordieu Colony (on Sept. 27 -- Blanche Brown at 527-4436 or bbrown@debordieucolony.org), Black Mingo Creek and Cowhead Landing (Phyllis Jordan or Beverly Owens at 546-0562 or pojordan@frontier.com), and Sampit River, between Morgan Park and Stewart-Parker House in Georgetown (Cindy Thompson at 545-4100 or CThompson@cogsc.com).

Information -- 953-2078 or www.scseagrant.org

Georgetown County

13th Annual 'Local Heroes' Benefit'

Theme -- "Honoring America's Heroes"

Benefiting -- Horry/Georgetown Counties' Fire & Life Safety Expo, Georgetown Sheriff's Office "Shop with Santa" program, and Rolling Thunder

When -- 11 a.m.-closing Sept. 11

Where -- Dead Dog Saloon, 4079 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet

How much -- Free admission and all-day buffet

Includes -- Formal ceremony and "Carolina & Company Live" broadcast on WPDE-TV 15 noon-1 p.m., and concerts by Chasing Revelry at 1 p.m., Bil Krauss 2 p.m., Folkem Dio 3 p.m., Lowcountry Soul 4 p.m., Grocery Store Gentleman 5 p.m., The Winchesters 6 p.m.; The Mullets 7 p.m., Painted Man 8 p.m., Bullfrog 9 p.m., and Paperwork 10 p.m.

Also -- Third annual Local Heroes' Benefit Golf Tournament, Tuesday -- details at 651-0664

Information -- 651-0664 or www.deaddogsaloon.com

Murrells Inlet 2020

What and when -- Preservation-themed group events:

--"Fall Haul -- Murrells Inlet Creek & River Sweep" clean-up, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 13, in conjunction with S.C. Department of Natural Resources' annual Beach & River Sweep across the area: meet at 8:45 a.m. at K-Rae's, along Waccamaw River, or at docks at Crazy Sister Marina, on marshfton, on U.S. 17 Business. Bring gloves, boots and bug spray.

--Annual Community Chowder Talk, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 30 (after complimentary chowder and beverages at 6:30 p.m.) at Murrells Inlet Community Center, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road. Free.

Information -- 357-2007 or www.murrellsinletsc.com

Annual 'Chocolate Sunday'

Benefiting -- Cultural Council of Georgetown County

When -- 4-6:30 p.m. Sept. 14

Where -- Springfield Plantation, 872 Samworth Loop, along Pee Dee River in Plantersville community,

How much -- $65 members, otherwise $75

Includes -- Chocolate treats, hors d'oeuvres and performances by local musicians and dancers, including winners of the council's 2014-15 Young Treasures Scholarship competition

Information -- 520-0744 or www.culturalcouncil.info

24th Annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art

When -- Sept. 19-20 and 27, and Oct. 2-5 and 8-12

What, where and how much -- Mostly at The Reserve Golf Club, 18 Reserve Drive, Pawleys Island, off U.S. 17, just south of Kings River Road (www.thereservegolf.com)

--Second annual "Seaside Palette," 8 a.m.-dusk Sept. 19 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20 in downtown Georgetown historic district, and wet paint sale and reception, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 20 on lawn of Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front St. (546-7706 or kaminskimuseum.org); free admission. (Rain dates: Sept. 26-27)

--Fifth annual "Chalk Under the Oaks," open for public viewing 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27 (artists at work 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m.) and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28, during 39th annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival at Huntington Beach State Park, on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach.

--15th annual Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala benefit, 7 p.m. Oct. 2, with more than 70 wineries represented, for $100, or The Collector's Circle, with 50-person capacity, for $150 (call 626-8911).

--The Manhattan Transfer, in headliner concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, for $25 (general admission), $35 or $75.

--The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass "Brothers on the Battlefield," 7 p.m. Oct. 4, for $25 (general), $35 or $75.

--"Teach My People" Collaborative Event Featuring N.C. Youth Tap Ensemble Date, 3 p.m. Oct. 5, for $15 or $25.

--Ken Lavigne "The Road to Carnegie Hall," 7 p.m. Oct. 8, for $25 or $35.

--Swingle Singers, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, for $25 (general), $35 or $50.

--Annie Moses Band, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, for $25 (general), $35 or $50.

--The Bronx Wanderers, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, for $25 (general) or $45.

--"Sunday Seaside Showcase," saluting wounded warriors and military families, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 12, with area musicians such as The Fourclosures, Dan O'Reilly, Greg Van Allen, piano duo Jackie O'Neill and Gretchen Downer, and Rachel Ayers Tipton, who pays tribute to Sheryl Crow. Also, some artists will join in a grand finale jam, and a "People's Choice Award will be given to the favorite act, based on audience selection. Free admission, but donations welcome for Wounded Warrior Project (877-832-6997 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Artists' signup inquiries: call 626-8911 or emailinfo@pawleysmusic.com.

Information -- 626-8911 or www.pawleysmusic.com

39th annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival

When -- noon-6 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 27, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28

Where -- Huntington Beach State Park, on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Brookgreen Gardens

How much -- Park admission fee waived this weekend only, but festival admission for ages 16 and older is $8 daily or $10 multiday pass, and free for ages 15 and younger.

Also -- Atalaya closed Sept. 25-28

Information -- 237-4440 or www.scprt.com/state-park-service/atalaya_arts_craft_festival.aspx.

VFW Benefit

Who -- Brian Tiernan, musical ventriloquist, for an evening of dinner and entertainment (www.briantiernan.com)

When -- Sept. 24: Buffet diner (including roasted pork loin, chicken with ratatouille, pasta, roasted red potatoes, beans and salad) 4-6 p.m., and show 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10420, 4359 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet

How much -- $20 advance, $25 at door

Also -- "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge," by commanders of VFW post and American Legion Post 178 in Murrells Inlet, at noon SaturdaySept. 6, at VFW post.

Information -- 651-6900 for reservations

'Brew at the Zoo'

What -- An annual benefit for Friends of Brookgreen Gardens, and plans for Lowcountry Zoo's "Wings of Migration" new waterfowl exhibit

With -- Entertainment by Bullfrog of Murrells Inlet

When -- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 27

Where -- Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens, on U.S. 17, across from Huntington Beach State Park

How much -- $35 members, otherwise $40, and $15 designated drivers.

Also |

--Gardens open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, with admission lasting seven days: $14 ages 13-64, $12 ages 65 and older, and $7 ages 4-12

--National Sculpture Society 81st annual Awards Exhibition (www.nationalsculpture.org), through Nov. 2, free with admission -- sculpture modeling demonstration by Daniel Altshuler, artist-in-residence, 2 p.m. Sept. 28; and sculpture conservation, by Ted Monnich, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 8.

--"Whispering Wings" butterfly house open for half-hour visits daily through October, for extra $3 ages 13 and older, $2 ages 4-12, besides garden admission

--Gullah Geechee program series, 1 p.m. Wednesdays (except Sept. 3) through Nov. 12; free with admission

Information -- 235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org

Brunswick County, N.C., area

N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Where -- on U.S. 421, just south of Kure Beach, one mile north of N.C. ferry linking Southport and Fort Fisher across Cape Fear River (910-457-6942, 800-368-8969 or www.ncferry.org)

When and what |

--Saturday Sept. 6 -- Deaf Awareness Day, with special programs for individuals with hearing impairments

--Sept. 21 -- Hispanic Heritage Day, with activities presented in English and Spanish

--Sept. 27 -- Reel Fun Fishing Day

How much -- Free with aquarium admission: $10.95 ages 13-61, $9.95 seniors and military, $8.95 ages 3-12, and free ages 2 and younger

Open -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

Also -- Butterfly Bungalow and garden, a temporary exhibit, continues through September, for $3 extra.

Information -- 910-458-7468 or www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Purple Feet Festival

When -- 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Sept. 6

Where -- Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

Includes -- Music by Harlequin, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and the Imitations, 1-5 p.m.; an antique car show; Lucy Look-A-Like contest at 12:30 p.m.; grape stomping; and winery tours will be given by the winemaker.

How much -- $5 ages 12 and older, and free for ages 11 and younger and any Lucy look-alikes

Also -- Purple Feet 5K Run and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Sept. 6

Exhibit -- of works by Suzanne C. Hunady, David McCune and Steven Schuman, through Oct. 31

Winery open -- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, with free admission outside of festival

Information -- 910-287-2800 or www.silvercoastwinery.com

Commemoration of 200th Birthday of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

When -- 11 a.m. Tuesday -- rain or shine

Where -- Garrison Lawn at Fort Johnston?, along Cape Fear River in downtown Southport

Includes |

--Mary Strickland of N.C. Maritime Museum giving summary of War of 1812 privateer Otway Burns and his ship, the Snapdragon

--Keynote speech by Jim McKee, historic Interpreter at Brunswick Town State Historic Site, sharing details of Francis Scott Key's experience during the bombardment of Fort McHenry

--Firing of Southport Historical Society's cannon, Thor.

--Sea Notes Choral Society, with past and present members in honor of their 40th anniversary, forming a living flag, and all verses of the national anthem will be both read aloud and sung

Information -- 910-540-0301

Model Train Workshop

What -- "Model Train Layout Construction and Track Work"

By -- Intracoastal Model Railroad Club, with members from Brunswick and Horry counties

When -- 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 27

Where -- Calabash Marketplace, 10050 Beach Drive, Calabash

How much -- Free, with preregistration

Information -- 910-579-8910, or email jack@plantgardengift.com

11th Annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival

When -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27

Where -- outside Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, off College Road, south of U.S. 17 in Supply, N.C.

How much -- Free admission

Information -- 910-842-6566 or www.bcifestival.org

Contact STEVE PALISIN at 444-1764.

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