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Donate blood on Wednesday, July 15 at Coastal Grand and Magnolia Malls

We all know that blood can save lives. It’s been crucial in my own family. That’s why I’m so pleased to share with you the opportunity to donate.

It’s typical for blood banks to experience fewer donations during the summer months. South Carolina is no exception. The American Red Cross and Suburban Propane are teaming up across the country to prevent a seasonal blood and platelet shortage.

WPDE is sponsoring the 100 Days of Summer, 100 Days of Hope blood drive on Wednesday, July 15. If you’re interested, you can donate blood at the following locations:

11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Magnolia Mall, Florence, SC
11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Coastal Grand Mall, Myrtle Beach, SC

Click here to learn about the promotions offered to donors, as well as information on how to make an appointment.

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#MYRsummerdeals2015: Summer schedule of free family movies, in theaters and outdoors

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Free and low-cost family movies are our favorite way to take a break from the sun without spending a fortune! Here’s a list of movie series across the Grand Strand. We’re seeing fewer theaters, but more outdoor movie series this year.

THEATERS

Grand 14 at Market Common offers free movies all summer long at 10 am each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with $1 popcorn and $1 drinks available for purchase! Here is the schedule.

Cinemark at Coastal Grand Mall has a fantastic summer movie schedule with $1 admission and full concession stand available for purchase! Movies are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and start at 10 am. Download the line-up PDF here!

Rivertowne Stadium 12 in Conway has a full summer of free family movies on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 am. Here is list with titles and dates!

OUTDOOR MOVIES

McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach has a wonderful outdoor summer movie series. Bring a blanket, chair, and cooler and enjoy the evening! Here is the schedule.

Valor Park in the Market Common is the setting for the Movies Under the Stars family movie series, Fridays this summer. Films start at dusk (approximately 9 pm). Bring a chair, blanket, and snacks! Below is the schedule.

June 19 Space Jam
June 26 Little Rascals
July 3 ET
July 10 Hook
July 17 Frozen
July 24 How The Grinch Stole Christmas
July 31 No Movie
August 7 UP
August 14 Finding Nemo
August 21 An American Tail
August 28 Beetle Juice

Riverfront Park in Conway has a movie a month this summer, through September! Admission is free with concessions available for purchase. Click movies and times.

Martin Field in Surfisde Beach is the location for a family movie summer series on Thursday evenings. They begin at 9 pm and concessions are available for purchase. You can download the schedule here.

Myrtle Waves Dive-In Movies is a fun summer movie series, but note that it is NOT free. Admission to the water park is offered at a discount ($12.99) for all visitors who enter 4 pm or later. Movies are on Wednesday evenings begin at 6:30 pm in the wave pool. Click here for the schedule and more information.

Check out our #MYRsummerdeals2015 topic page for more fun and inexpensive things to do with your family in the Grand Strand, all summer long! It’s updated constantly!

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Photo: Vegan Feast Catering/flickr

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Where to visit with Santa in the Grand Strand 2016

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Is a visit with old St. Nick on your holiday to-do list? We have the details on where you can see Santa in the Grand Strand this year! Here is a list of locations updated for 2016.

Where to find Santa in the Grand Strand

Coastal Grand Mall has a darling holiday display set up where Santa is available Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, and on Sunday from noon to 6 pm. They offer picture packages starting at $23. Click here for more information. Bonus, Santa is happy to pose with your pet on Tuesdays from November 15 through December 13 from 6 to 9 pm.

Bass Pro Shop in the Myrtle Beach Mall hosts Santa’s Wonderland between now and December 24th. At the event there are free crafts, games, and activities. You know what’s also free? Your child’s photo with Santa! Check out the full schedule here.

Santa is also going south and spending time at the Inlet Square Mall. You can see his hours here.

Croissants Bakery is hosting a Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Reservations are required. Here is more information!

Go to Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Barefoot Landing’s Castinos where you can make a delightful holiday ice cream sundae and visit with the big guy, himself! Here is more information.

Hang out with Santa at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk on Saturdays, December 3rd and 10th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to Backpack Buddies and you can take a picture with him! Here is more information.

Going to the Conway Christmas parade on Saturday, December 10th? How fun would it be to see Santa immediately following it at the Peanut Warehouse?! There you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast buffet, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and Santa! Click here for tickets.

On Saturday, December 17th you can enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Thompson’s Farm in Conway beginning at 10:00 am. The event includes hay rides, a petting zoo, fun in Pappy’s Playyard and more! Click here to purchase tickets.

Horry County Parks and Recreation is also hosting several holiday events. Here is a link to their events calendar for December, which features Santa Stroll on Saturday, December 10th at the CB Berry Recreation Center, and Breakfast with Santa the North Strand Recreation Center on Saturday, December 17th. You can see the whole calendar here.

As more events are added, I’ll update this post. Check back often! Ho, ho, ho!

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This week’s free (and almost free) kids’ movies! (7/21-7/25)

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cloudy Just so you have ’em all in one place, here is a list of the free (or almost free) kids’ movies this week! Enjoy!

Tuesday:
10 a.m. Coastal Grand Mall – Walking with Dinosaurs

10 a.m. – Market Common – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

10 a.m. – Conway’s Rivertowne Stadium 12 – Chicken Run

10 a.m. – Cinebowl & Grille at Inlet Square Mall – Kung Fu Panda 2

Wednesday:
10 a.m. – Market Common – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

10 a.m. Coastal Grand Mall – Walking with Dinosaurs

Dusk – Family Dive-in at Myrtle Waves – The Muppets

Thursday:
10 a.m. – Market Common – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

10 a.m. Conway’s Rivertowne Stadium 12 – Chicken Run

10 a.m. Cinebowl & Grille at Inlet Square Mall – Kung Fu Panda 2

10 a.m. – Myrtle Beach Mall – The Nut Job

9 p.m. – Martin Field in Surfside Beach – Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Friday:

Dusk – Movies Under the Stars at Market Commons – Space Jam

8:45 p.m. – McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach – Free Birds

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This week’s free (and almost free) family movie schedule (7/7-7/11)

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thermometer It’s hot outside, baby! Everyone is looking for something cool (literally and figuratively) to do with their little ones. How about a movie? Here is this week’s free (or almost free) family movie schedule.