August 1 – Friday. Grand Strand - Horry Democratic Club

will meet at Luigi's Restaurant, 503 61st Ave. North. Myrtle Beach, SC at 1 PM. Open to all democrats. The goal is to promote the principles of the Democratic Party through various committees. Guest speaker will be Ulysses Dewitt, Candidate for Horry County Council District 9. All democrats are encouraged to attend...we need to help get him elected. For more information call 843-497-0119 ask for Bea or Linda.

August 2 – Saturday. Cheer for Linda Ketner,

Democratic Candidate for US Congress, as she throws out the first pitch of the game for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Saturday, August 2, 2008. The game will be at BB&T Coastal Field, 1251 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. There is a special "friends of Ketner" group rate for tickets. For more information about this event, visit www.lindaketner.com. To reserve your tickets at a special group price, please contact Bill Calpas at (843) 602-5228.

August 2 – First Saturday of the month - 11:00 am: Please Join Ocean Forest 1 Democrats For An Ongoing Political Discussion at the River City Café, 73rd Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach. Contact Cynthia McNiel at 424-8934

August 7 – First Thursday of the month. Myrtle Beach Happy Hour

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. in the Beer Garden at Liberty Steakhouse, Northwood's Shopping Plaza, 76th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. For additional information please contact Judy Parker at 843-839-3811

August 8 - Beach Dems Breakfast

2nd Friday of each month. 8:00-9:00am at Akels Pancake House, corner of 65th Avenue N. and Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Breakfast Buffet is $7.00. The Speaker will be Jay Parmley, the new Executive Director of SCDP. He will update us on the upcoming National Democratic Convention as well as the state party's "Campaign for Change". For information contact Sally P. Howard at 449-1936 or sallyphoward@aol.com

August 9 – Saturday.

The Democratic Celebration planning committee will meet at the County Office at 11:00am. The Celebration is scheduled for November. To volunteer or for more information call Bill Calpas at 602-5228.

August 11- Monday. EC Meeting.

The Horry County Executive Committee will meet in the Jury Room of the Horry County Justice Center on 2nd Avenue in Conway. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm with registration beginning at 5:30. All ECs and Alternates are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Doris HIckman, HCDP Secretary at 756-8428

August 12 - 2nd Tuesday of each month. North Strand Democratic Monthly Meeting:

5:30 PM- 6:30 pm The meeting is at Underdogs Restaurant, 304 East HWY 90. Sportszonecenter, Little River SC. For information contact Brian or Roberta at 272-6454.

August 14 - 2nd Thursday of each month. South Strand Dems

6:00pm. The South Stand Dems will meet at Dano’s Pizza, 5417 Highway 544. The location is on old Highway 544, about ¼ mile west of the swing bridge. Contact Patty Hampton at 421-6667

August 16 – Saturday

The HCDP will be at the Atlantic Beach Gullah Festival again this year. This will be a great day to learn more about Gullah Culture and spread the Democratic message. For more information or to volunteer, call the Dem Party office at 488-4237.

August 21 - 3rd Thursday of each month - Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County (DWCHC)

5:30, Baron's Steak House in the Galleria Shopping Center. For additional information, please contact Sarah McCollum (843) 213-0372 or gregorymccollum@aol.com.

August 26- 4th Tuesday of the month

Empower Luncheon. 12:00 noon. Cancelled until January.

August 28 - 4th Thursday of Each Month.

West Side Democrats will meet at 3rd and Elm Coffee Shop, corner of Elm Street and Third Avenue in downtown Conway. 5:30 -7:00 pm. For more information contact Bernie Silverman at 365-6654

August 30 - Saturday North Strand Democrat’s Annual Fish Fry

at Fat Harold's Beach Club, 210 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. 11 AM to 4 PM. FREE OF CHARGE!!! (Donations will be accepted) Menu includes Fried Fish, French Fries, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw and Cold Soft Drink or Bottled Water. All local candidates are invited to attend! This will be a great time for all local Democrats to get together and meet the candidates. For more information contact Michael Gardenr at htczar49@yahoo.com

September 4 – First Thursday of the month. Myrtle Beach Happy Hour

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. in the Beer Garden at Liberty Steakhouse, Northwood's Shopping Plaza, 76th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. For additional information please contact Judy Parker at 843-839-3811

September 5 – Friday. Grand Strand - Horry Democratic Club

will meet at Luigi's Restaurant, 503 61st ave. North. Myrle Beach..SC at 1 PM. Open to all democrats. The goal is to promote the principles of the Democratic Party through various committees. For more information call 843-497-0119 ask for Bea or Linda.

September 6 – First Saturday of the month

" 11:00 am: Please Join Ocean Forest 1 Democrats For An Ongoing Political Discussion at the River City Café, 73rd Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach. Contact Cynthia McNiel at 424-8934.

September 9- 2nd Tuesday of each month

North Strand Democratic Monthly Meeting: 5:30 PM- 6:30 pm The meeting is at Underdogs Restaurant, 304 East HWY 90 in Sportszonecenter, Little River SC. For information contact Brian or Roberta at 272-6454.

September 11- 2nd Thursday of each month. South Strand Dems. 6:00pm

The South Stand Dems will meet at Dano’s Pizza, 5417 Highway 544. The location is on old Highway 544, about ¼ mile west of the swing bridge. Contact Patty Hampton at 421-6667

September 12- Beach Dems Breakfast, 2nd Friday of each month

8:00-9:00am at Akels Pancake House, corner of 65th Avenue N. and Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Breakfast Buffet is $7.00. Each breakfast has a guest speaker. For information contact Sally P. Howard at 449-1936 or sallyphoward@aol.com

Other Future Events:
  • September 13 – Saturday. Yes We Can Horry, United for Change will host Unity Day from 10 A.M. TILL 4:P.M. The location is Grant Park, near Market Commons. All Democratic clubs and Precincts are invited to participate. You are encouraged to set up a booth or table, sponsor an event (face painting, balloons, etc.) For more information E-mail Elsie Graves at elsiejg1208@msn.com or call 843 492 0613. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING FOR PRECINCT PARTICIPATION.
  • September 18 - Third Thursday of each month - Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County (DWCHC), 5:30, Baron's Steak House in the Galleria Shopping Center. For more information contact Sarah McCollum (843) 213-0372 or gregorymccollum@aol.com.
  • September 20 – Saturday. Aynor Harvest Hoedown. Downtown Aynor. The little town of Aynor, in western Horry, hosts one of the counties big political events of every election year. The HCDP will be there in force. We are looking for volunteers to work a few hours. Call the Dem Party office at 488-4237
  • September 25-. 4th Thursday of the month. West Side Democrats will meet at 3rd and Elm Coffee Shop, corner of Elm Street and Third Avenue in downtown Conway. 5:30 -7:00 pm. For more information contact Bernie Silverman at 365-6654
  • October 4 – Saturday. Grand Strand Horry Democratic Club will sponsor a Dinner Cruise to raise money for the candidates. The Jungle Princess will begin boarding at 5:30 and depart at 6:00PM from Wacatee Zoo. Adults are $36.00, 12 and under, $26.00. Includes 2 hour cruise, buffet-style meal and tax & gratuity. For more information please call Bea 843-455-8226.
  • October 4 – Saturday. Last day to register to vote in the November 4th General Election. For more information call the Horry County Democratic Party at 488-4237 or the Horry County Election Commission at 915-5440
  • November 4 – Tuesday. Election Day. It all comes down to Election Day. Make sure all your Democratic friends, neighbors and relatives make it to the polls with you.
  • November 7 – Friday. Save the date for an Horry County Democratic Victory Celebration. Much more information to follow. To volunteer to help organize or for more information call Bill Calpas at 347-1221