Memorial Day Parade – This big Ocean Boulevard Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013.  Army Veteran and former Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Rocky Bleier will serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s parade. The parade begins at 27th Avenue North and travels south to Ninth Avenue North, with great views all along the route!  Want to be in the parade?  Sign up atwww.militaryappreciationdays.com.

• Family picnic, meet Rocky, military exhibits and more – After the parade, join us for a Picnic on the Pavilion Site, complete with activities for the kids, military exhibits, music and more.  Headlining the afternoon is the Andrew Thielen Big Band with an outstanding patriotic show.  Parade Grand Marshal Rocky Bleier will be there, too!  Activities are set for Saturday, May 25, on Ocean Boulevard, Eighth to Ninth Avenue North.

• Memorial Day Ceremony – Join the Grand Strand Patriotic Alliance and City of Myrtle Beach for the Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 27, on the Convention Center Plaza.

Its an afternoon of wine, music and friends in a beautiful natural setting. Enjoy some outdoor cooking and browse the great gift shop.

MUSIC (12:30 – 4:30pm) BY: Nancy Olive. See more about Nancy!

ADMISSION : Free.

FOOD - Vineyard Grill – hot dogs, cheese & fruit trays, chips and snacks.

Sorry, No Beverages or Pets Allowed 

SPONSORED BY: Anderson Bros. Bank, and EASY Radio 105.9FM

GPS ADDRESS: 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566

REGULAR SHOP HOURS : Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm. Closed Sundays.

Design & Damage Control

 As the first of the 10 fast battleships which served in WWII, NORTH CAROLINA paved the way for those battleships that followed.  In this four-hour program, participants will explore the ship and engage with experts on ship design. Topics include surviving a torpedo strike, fires, loss of power and countermeasures for magnetic mines and flooding and unwanted waters from flooding; from shoring and shifting fuel oil to triage of casualties and effective communication. An interesting and insightful afternoon awaits inquiring minds.

The tour is limited to ages 16 and older and limited to 48 participants. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear cool, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Water and light snack provided. Registration and payment are due by Thursday, May 16. Program is $50/$45 for Friends of the Battleship or active military. Call 910-251-5797 for reservations.

48th Annual Memorial Day Observance

May 27, 2013
Time: 5:45 pm
FREE

On Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, at 5:45 pm, people of all generations from across the State will gather together on the deck of the Battleship to pay their respects. Guest speaker for this 48th annual observance is Rear Admiral Steven H. Ratti, Commander Fifth Coast Guard District.  An emotional ceremony, preceding and concluding with military musical arrangements provided by the 440th NC Army National Guard Band, and a 21-gun salute, the Executive Director of the Battleship, Captain Terry A. Bragg and members of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission invite the public to this free event.

Summer Hours

Starting Friday before Memorial Day, May 24, 2013, going through Labor Day, September 2, 2013, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will be open 8:00 am until 8:00 pm with the last ticket sold one hour before closing.

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River.   Visitwww.battleshipnc.com or follow on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).

In February 2013, Moran Environmental Recovery based in Wilmington, NC, removed over 15,000 gallons of WWII-era bunker fuel from eight separate port side bow tanks. More than 225,000 gallons of similar fuel oil remains onboard in various internal storage tanks.  Removal of fuel oil is part of a long-term hull repair strategy and is critical to both the renovation of the Battleship and protection of the environment.

During the month of April, Greentech Solutions Group based in Raleigh, NC, converted the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA store, exhibit hall and visitor’s center to the latest LED and high efficiency fluorescent lighting technology as part of a project that will drastically reduce energy consumption and allow the Battleship to redirect the savings in energy costs to the renovation of the Memorial.  This project got its start after North Carolina State University Energy Solutions’ team conducted a comprehensive energy assessment, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, of the Battleship and the visitor center that resulted in a number of energy conservation recommendations.

”We need to continue to be good stewards of the environment and of the Battleship Memorial by reducing our energy consumption and our environmental footprint.  These efforts support those goals,” says Chris Vargo, Assistant Director at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA.

Vargo states, “Lighting upgrades to the store and visitor center will save the Battleship an estimated $40,000 over the next ten years in energy and maintenance costs.  Our next step is to develop a similar lighting project for the ship itself that will fit into our budget and that maintains the historic fabric of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA.”

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship’s Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River.   Visit www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.NCCulture.com).

Military Appreciation Days Family Picnic

12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013

Pavilion Area, Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC

Enlist NOW for the first “Veterans Beard and ’Stache Beach Bash” contest, Saturday, May 25, as part of Military Appreciation Days. It’s free to enter, with the competition as part of the big family picnic on the Pavilion site, after the Memorial Day Weekend parade. Categories include: Full Beard, Trimmed Beard, Partial Beard, Styled ’Stache, Natural ’Stache, Goatee, and Ladies’ Faux.

Sign up at mbvetbam@gmail.com and start growing your whiskers! Males must be veterans, but the women’s faux contest is open to all ladies.

For more about Military Appreciation Days, please visit www.militaryappreciationdays.com.

Sign up now for this 5K Run on Ocean Boulevard and the Boardwalk!

The race begins at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Plyler Park.

It’s free for active duty, reserves and veterans, or $20 for civilians.

Visit www.militaryappreciationdays.com for details.

Its a trip to the islands, mon, for those warm ocean breezes. Enjoy an afternoon of live music from two talented bands. Plus, sample the many wine varieties & exotic wine concoctions, and enjoy the beauty of the vineyard. Take in a vineyard tour (2:30). Or, browse the great gift shop. It doesn’t get any nicer than this. Its the island life!

Saturday, May 4, 2013
Noon – 5 pm Little River, SC

MUSIC (12:00 – 5:00pm) BY: LATITUDE, and The Jamaican Jerks

ADMISSION : $8/person. (under 18 or over 80 admitted free) Bring two canned/dry good items for area food banks and receive $3 off admission. Club Members Free.

Food Available From: Smokin’ Pitt BBQ, and the Vineyard Grill

BEVERAGES (Water, Soda, Beer, & Wine) Available From: La Belle Amie Vineyard

SPONSORED BY: Anderson Bros. Bank, and EASY Radio 105.9FM

VINEYARD LOCATION: Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road (just west of the NMB Middle School.)
GPS ADDRESS: 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566

REGULAR SHOP HOURS : Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm. Closed Sundays.

Meet Diane at K & M Produce Truck, and you’re sure to have a peachy day! Her smiling face and truck full of luscious produce bring a welcome sight to a busy Myrtle Beach street corner from spring through fall.

If it’s fresh this season, you can get it here. Locals and visitors alike count the weeks till the truck appears.

This week look for juicy ripe red (or ready-to-fry green) tomatoes, new potatoes, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, green beans, onions, corn…maybe more. If she knows you, she might even plant something especially for you next season!

“Berries are in trouble, but they’ll be here soon,” Diane’s sign said. If her locally grown items are not available, she will sometimes find it elsewhere. 

Check on the truck for the posted schedule, watch the weather, follow on Facebook for updated details or call to get the scoop on when to find the best tasty treats on the street in Myrtle Beach. It’s in the Rite Aid parking lot on the east side of U.S. Business 17 at  79th Ave. N.

Early bird gets the best!

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In its first year, the market features 41 vendors selling local farm-fresh produce, art work, sweets, baked goods and other specialty foods, as well as seven prepared food vendors for those looking to grab lunch.

The Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market will be open every Wednesday from May 1 to October 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The park is an outdoor “living room,” having a wonderful area with plenty of picnic tables to share.  Shelter Cove Community Park is located at 39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29928.

Farmers Markets bring local farmers, crafters and other vendors together to sell our region’s bounty to tourists and residents.

For more information please call (843)681-7273,  or visit the website at www.islandreccenter.org.

Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market Vendors: