Canadian – American Days – Can-AM Days Event Schedual

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Highlights of Canadian-American Days

March 8 – 16, 2008

March 1 – United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus concert,

6:00 p.m., free but tickets are required, Myrtle Beach Community Church, 3015 Theater Drive, Myrtle Beach, For Information Call 843-626-7444. Tickets available beg. 2/18 at chamber office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach – First come,

first serve.

March 6 – 8 – National Shag Dance Championships – 6:30 p.m., $15.00 – $25.00, Studebaker’s, 2100 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, Barry Thigpen, 843-222-6706

March 8 – 16 – Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

March 10 – Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus Business and Conference Center, 743 Hemlock Ave., Myrtle Beach, For Info Call 843-626-7444

March 11 – Can-Am Reception – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Free, Lakewood Conference Center, 5901 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, www.surfsidebeach.org.com, Debbie Ellis, 843-650-9548

March 11 – United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble concert – 7:00 p.m., Free but tickets are required, Myrtle Beach Community Church, 3015 Theater Drive, Myrtle Beach, For Information Call 843-626-7444. Tickets available beg. 2/28 at chamber office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach – First come, first serve. The last 500 tickets will be given out at the Expo on 3/10.

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March 12 – 14th Annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Free, Huntington Beach State Park – Atalaya Castle, 16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, www.SouthCarolinaParks.com, Mike Walker, 843-235-8755

March 13 – Conway Loves Canadians and Americans Day – 9:30 a.m. –

4:00 p.m., Free, City of Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., Conway, www.cityofconway.com, Betty Molnar, 843-248-1700 (More event details below)

March 13 – Can-Am Pancake Supper – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., $6.00 per person, Harry’s Pancake Restaurant, 2306 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, TeAnne Oehler, 843-946-3577

March 13 – 15 – 2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – all day, Free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park, 211 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, www.peedeestreetrodders.com, 843-667-9720

March 15 – 16 – It’s the 10th Annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches – 8:00 a.m., Free, Wachesaw Plantation, Wachesaw Road & Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet. The Matches feature the top eight (8) junior golfers from Ontario playing a Ryder Cup style event against our SC top eight (8) junior golfers. For more information call 803-732-9311.

March 15 – St. Patty’s at the Avista – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $6.99 + tax for adults, $4.50 + tax for children, Avista Resort, 300 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, www.avistaresort.com, Andrea Long, 843-417-5543.

March 15 –Grande Shores Southern Hospitality Bar-B-Q – 12:00 p.m., $12.00 adults, Grande Shores Ocean Resort, 201 77th Avenue N., Myrtle Beach, www.grandeshores.com, Paula Davis, 877-798-4074

March 15 – MoVint – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.broadwayatthebeach.com, Janice Duffy, 843-913-9325

March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 7:00 pm – 10:00pm, Free, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, (behind Surfside Town Hall), 115 US Hwy 17 N., Surfside Beach, www.surfsidebeach.org, Debbie Ellis, 650-9548

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March 15 – Fireworks – 8:00 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.broadwayatthebeach.com, Janice Duffy, 843-913-9325

March 16 – Myrtle Beach Pipe Band – 4:00 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.broadwayatthebeach.com, Janice Duffy, 843-913-9325

Here’s your complete lineup of Can-Am Days Events:

March 8th

Can-Am Cup ’08 presented by Withers Preserve – all day, free to public, fee for teams vary please see website www.gsfymca.org, Grand Strand Family YMCA, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Amanda Player, 843-449-9622

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495

Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

March 9th

Can-Am Cup ’08 presented by Withers Preserve – all day, free to public, fee for teams vary please see website www.gsfymca.org, Grand Strand Family YMCA, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Amanda Player, 843-449-9622

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495

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Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

Festive Brass “Pops” Concert – 3:00 p.m., Free, First United Methodist Church, 901 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, Free, Franceen DeCiccio, 843-357-6877

March 10th

Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus Business and Conference Center, 743 Hemlock Ave., Myrtle Beach, For Info Call 843-626-7444

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Boating in Myrtle Beach –

10:00 a.m., Freedom Boat Club at Barefoot Resort Yacht Club, North Myrtle Beach, Karen Berry, 843-280-8700 – RSVPs are Required

Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

March 11th

March 11 – Can-Am Reception – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Free, Lakewood Conference Center, 5901 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, www.surfsidebeach.org.com, Debbie Ellis, 843-650-9548

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495.

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Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

Lunch & Golf Cart Tour of Ocean Keyes Walk to Beach Community – 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., free, Ocean Keyes Welcome Center, 506 2nd Ave N., North Myrtle Beach, Alice D’Angelo, 843-444-4400

Tales for Tots – 10:30 a.m., Children’s Museum of South Carolina, free with admission, 2501 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, Melanie McMurran, 843-946-9469

Crazy over Crabs – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Myrtle Beach State Park, free with admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, free under 5) 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, www.myrtlebeachsp.com, Ann Wilson, 843-238-0874

Riverboat Rides – 12:30 p.m., Wacatee Zoo (dock behind Zoo), $14.00 adults, $7.00 children 3 – 12, children under 2 free, 8500 Enterprise Rd., Myrtle Beach, Debbie Kirk, 843-650-6600

Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore Skills Challenge – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., free, Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, 1400 29th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, www.pgatoursuperstore.com, Rick Richard, 843-839-4653

United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble concert, 7:00 p.m., Free but tickets are required, Myrtle Beach Community Church, 3015 Theater Drive, Myrtle Beach, For Information Call 843-626-7444

March 12th

14th Annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Free, Huntington Beach State Park – Atalaya Castle, 16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, www.SouthCarolinaParks.com, Mike Walker, 843-235-8755

• Wendy’s Kite Festival – 1:00 p.m., Free kites to first 300 participants ages 15 and under, Sponsored by Wendy’s.

• Can-Am Little Olympics – 10:00 a.m., Beach games for children ages 3 – 12. Organized by Intracoastal Outreach

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Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495.

Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

Backyard Bird ID – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., free with admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, free under 5) 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, www.myrtlebeachsp.com, Ann Wilson, 843-238-0874

Story Starts to Science – 2:15 p.m., $3.00 + admission, Children’s Museum of South Carolina, 2501 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, Melanie McMurrain, 843-946-9469

Riverboat Rides – 12:30 p.m., $14.00 adults, $7.00 children 3 – 12, children under 2 free, Wacatee Zoo (dock behind Zoo), 8500 Enterprise Rd., Myrtle Beach, Debbie Kirk, 843-650-6600

Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore Skills Challenge – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., free, Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, 1400 29th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, www.pgatoursuperstore.com, Rick Richard, 843-839-4653

March 13th

Conway Loves Canadians and Americans Day – 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Free, City of Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., Conway, www.cityofconway.com, Betty Molnar, 843-248-1700

• 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Kick Off / Welcome – Free, Light refreshments, entertainment and door prize drawings. Kingston Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 3rd Ave., Conway.

• 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Glass Blowing Demonstrations – Free, watch local artisans create vases, paperweights and ornaments. Presented by Pops Glass Station, 911A Norman Alley, Conway.

• 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Guided Historical Walking Tours – “River Heritage Tour”. Free. Tours are approx. 1 hour. Meet at Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., Conway.

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• 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – The History of Blue Grass in Horry County – Free. Lecture and music provided by Jennings Chestnut of Chestnut Mandolins. The Historic Hut Bible Class Chapel of First United Methodist Church, Conway.

• 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – The Castaways Theatre Company – Free. Enjoy an entertaining theatrical production, Kingston Presbyterian Church Social Hall.

• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Quilt Display – Free. See a special exhibit of 2008 Quilt Gala winners! Horry County Museum (museum is located on corner of Fifth Ave. & Main St.), Conway, 843-915-5320.

• 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Conway’s New River Tour “River Memories” – $5.00 per person. 30 minute scenic boat rides depart on the hour. Tours depart from floating dock under Main Street, Conway. Jim Holbert. 843-246-1495.

Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

Holiday Sands South 1st Annual Snow Bird Games – 11:00 a.m., free, Holiday Sands South, 2411 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, www.holidaysandssouth.com, Erik Marlowe, 843-448-4439

Riverboat Rides – 12:30 p.m., Wacatee Zoo (dock behind Zoo), $14.00 adults, $7.00 children 3 – 12, children under 2 free, 8500 Enterprise Rd., Myrtle Beach, Debbie Kirk, 843-650-6600

Something’s Fishy! – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., free with admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, free under 5) 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, www.myrtlebeachsp.com, Ann Wilson, 843-238-0874

Can-Am Pancake Supper – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., $6.00 per person, Harry’s Pancake Restaurant, 2306 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, TeAnne Oehler, 843-946-3577

2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – all day, free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park (behind the Old Waccamaw), 211 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, www.peedeestreetrodders.com, 843-667-9720

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March 14th

2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – all day, free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park (behind the Old Waccamaw), 211 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, www.peedeestreetrodders.com, 843-667-9720

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495

Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

March 15th

10th Annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches – 8:00 a.m., Free, Wachesaw Plantation, Wachesaw Road & Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet. The Matches feature the top eight (8) junior golfers from Ontario playing a Ryder Cup style event against our SC top eight (8) junior golfers. For more information call 803-732-9311.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival – Parade starts at 9:00 a.m., Festival starts at 11 a.m., Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, 450-1443.

Beach Combing Treasures – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., free with admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, free under 5) 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, www.myrtlebeachsp.com, Ann Wilson, 843-238-0874

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495

St. Patty’s at the Avista – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $6.99 + tax for adults, $4.50 + tax for children, Avista Resort, 300 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, www.avistaresort.com, Andrea Long, 843-417-5543.

Southern Style Cookout – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – free, Seabrook Plantation, 1602 Hwy 17 North, North Myrtle Beach, www.seabrookplantation.com, Steve Wise, 843-

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Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

Grande Shores Southern Hospitality Bar-B-Q – 12:00 p.m., $12.00 adults, Grande Shores Ocean Resort, 201 77th Avenue N., Myrtle Beach, www.grandeshores.com, Paula Davis, 877-798-4074

MoVint – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.broadwayatthebeach.com, Janice Duffy, 843-913-9325

St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Free, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, (behind Surfside Town Hall) 115 US Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach, www.surfsidebeach.org, Debbie Ellis, 650-9548

Fireworks – 8:00 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.broadwayatthebeach.com, Janice Duffy, 843-913-9325

2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – all day, free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park (behind the Old Waccamaw), 211 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, www.peedeestreetrodders.com, 843-667-9720

March 16th

10th Annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches – 8:00 a.m., Free, Wachesaw Plantation, Wachesaw Road & Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet. The Matches feature the top eight (8) junior golfers from Ontario playing a Ryder Cup style event against our SC top eight (8) junior golfers. For more information call 803-732-9311.

Visit Georgetown – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, www.visitgeorge.com, Brannon McComb, 843-546-8436 ext. 23

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m., $10.00 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, www.rivermemories.org, Jim Holbert. For Reservations call 843-246-1495

Myrtle Beach Pipe Band – 4:00 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.broadwayatthebeach.com, Janice Duffy, 843-913-9325

Enjoy These Shows & Events Throughout Can-Am Days!

February 21 – March 22 – Exhibition of New Work by Bruce Chandler –

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., free, The Rice Museum, 633 Front Street, Georgetown, www.ricemuseum.org, Lu Hook, 843-546-7423

February 29 – Sadie Hawkins Day Picnic Basket – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Bring a picnic basket filled with goodies, Water’s Edge Resort, 1012 N. Waccamaw, Garden City Beach, www.watersedge.com, Linda Keel, 843-651-0002

All of March – Canadian Casino Cruise Days – Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, $10.00 (includes boarding, buffet, transportation and $10.00 casino cash), Southern Casino Cruises, 4491 Waterfront Drive, Little River, Deborah Weaver, 843-249-9811

All of March – The Magical Spirit of Ireland – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Saturday, The Palace Theater, 1420 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com, Call Box Office for more details, 800-905-4228

All of March – Le Grande Cirque – various times, Monday – The Palace Theater, 1420 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com, Call Box Office for more details, 800-905-4228

March 6 – 8 – National Shag Dance Championships – 6:30 p.m., $15.00 – $25.00, Studebaker’s, 2100 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, Barry Thigpen, 843-222-6706

March 8 – Tom Jones in Concert – 7:00 p.m., tickets are $54.70 – $63.80 – $72.95, , Alabama Theater, 4750 Hwy 17S, North Myrtle Beach, www.alabama-theatre.com, Box Office, 800-342-2262

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March 8 – 16 – The Carolina Opry Loves Canada! – 8:00 p.m., (Buy tickets to World Famous Carolina Opry show and add on tickets to our newest show Good Vibrations for as low as $25.00), The Carolina Opry Theater, 8901-A Hwy 17 Business North, Myrtle Beach, www.TheCarolinaOpry.com, Order tickets now by calling 800-843-6779

March 8, 10 – 15 – Legends In Concert – 8:00 p.m., $34.95 – $39.95 adults, $14.95 – $19.95 children, Legends In Concert, 301 Hwy 17 S., Surfside Beach, www.legendsinconcert.com, Box Office, 800-960-7469

March 8 – 16 – Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Can-Am Discount Days – 6:00 p.m., tickets are $38.95 for adults and $24.95 for children ages 3 – 12, Medieval Times, 618 Pepperbush Dr., Myrtle Beach, www.medievaltimes.com, *Must Mention Code: CAM08, Box Office 800-436-4386

March 8 – 21 – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction – 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., $5.00 off regular adult, $1.00 off regular children, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, www.dixiestampede.com, Box Office, 800-433-4401

March 9 – 14, 16 – One The Show – 7:30 p.m., tickets are $34.65 – $36.85 – $43.35, Alabama Theater, 4750 Hwy 17S, North Myrtle Beach, www.alabama-theatre.com, Box Office, 800-342-2262

March 15 – Anne Murray in Concert – 7:00 p.m., tickets are $47.95 – $51.85 – $59.95, Alabama Theater, 4750 Hwy 17S, North Myrtle Beach, www.alabama-theatre.com, Box Office, 800-342-2262