The golf director at Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort will be pleased to assist you with the golf vacation that works best for you. For more information, visit http://www.wgmyrtlebeach.com/westgate-myrtle-beach-golf.htm.

Here are some of the great outdoor activities that the Myrtle Beach area has to offer:

• Sail, Surf, Dive – Enjoy the mild fall weather in the South! Sailboat and Jet Ski rentals are offered up and down the Grand Strand. For those looking to descend below the water, there are several historical shipwrecks that can be explored while scuba diving. Other above-water activities along the beach include parasailing, surfing, boogie-boarding, windsurfing and kite surfing.

• Kayak, Canoe, Tube – Rent a boat to explore the Waccamaw River in Conway. Visitors to the Riverwalk can partake in a number of activities from canoeing and kayaking to pontoon and fishing boat rentals. Or, check out Black River Outdoors for a unique guided kayak eco-tour of the tidelands of South Carolina.

• Fishing - Fishing within the Myrtle Beach area can be enjoyed from one of eight fishing piers located along the beach, as well as from backwater creeks between Georgetown and Little River – where the crabbing is also great! More serious anglers can board a boat for bottom fishing, or venture all the way to the Gulf Stream, just 60 miles offshore, for true deep-sea sports fishing experiences.

• Running Enthusiasts – Visit the Grand Strand in October for the Myrtle Beach Triathlon (October 8th) and the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (October 23rd). Athletes will enjoy Myrtle Beach as one of the most exciting triathlon venues in the sport. Closed bike and run courses highlight the incredible effort the city and county have put forth for this event. The Mini Marathon is expected to bring in 6,000 runners and walkers.

• Carolina Wildlife – Experience the “Green Strand” with a visit to the Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture Garden and Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve, containing acre upon acre of native plants and animals. Amplify your visit to Brookgreen with Springfield tidal creek excursions and Trekker back-roads excursions.

• Natural Beach – Adventurous beach lovers will not want to miss Huntington Beach State Park, boasting a lagoon, maritime forest, salt marshes and three miles of the most well-preserved beach in the area. The lush park environment provides prime habitats for wildlife including alligators and more than 300 recorded species of birds. This is also a great spot for camping in the Myrtle Beach area.

The Myrtle Beach area, popularly known as the Grand Strand, stretches from Little River to Pawleys Island, comprising 12 distinct cities along the South Carolina coast. Home to world-class golf, 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and Southern hospitality, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience.

For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

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At sixteen years old, Archuleta became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol. In May 2008, he finished runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. Following his tenure on American Idol, Archuleta signed with Jive Records and released his first self-titled album in November 2008. His first single Crush was released in August 2008 and debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

“We are thrilled to have David Archuleta coming to perform in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for a free concert this May. His talent and personality will certainly add to our lineup of Memorial Day Festivities and be a huge draw as we gather to celebrate the start of summer. He’s an amazing artist that will help to make this year’s MayFest one to remember,” said Amie Lee, Director of Festivals and Special Events.
The free concert by Archuleta will be followed by a firework grand finale and will mark the end of the Memorial Day Weekend Parade and Festivities.

The parade will take place on Saturday, May 28, and will begin at 27th Avenue North at 9:30 a.m. and end at 9th Avenue North around 12:30 p.m. The parade will feature U.S. Senator John McCain as grand marshal along with decorated floats, giant helium-filled balloon characters, marching, military and high school bands, nonprofit and veteran walking groups, and cars with celebrities, beauty queens, and dignitaries, as well as military and static displays.

Memorial Day festivities begin after the parade ends and continue until 9:30 p.m. with entertainment, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Other celebrities that will be attending the Memorial Day Weekend Festivities include Jennette McCurdy, best known for her current role as Sam Puckett on “iCarly,” Noah and Ethan Munck, who play Gibby and Guppy Gibson on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly”; Ariana Grande, best known for her role as Caterina ‘Cat’ Valentine on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious”; Jake T. Austin, who plays Max on Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”; Doug Brochu, who stars as Grady Mitchell on Disney Channel’s “Sonny with a Chance”; and Zendaya Coleman, best known for her role as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up!”.

Event organizer, Bravo! Event and Party Rental is currently seeking businesses wanting to sponsor a float or helium balloon in the Memorial Day Weekend Parade. All parade inquiries should be directed to BRAVO! at parade@visitmyrtlebeach.com or (843)558-8015.

For the most current information on these and other community events during the month of May, visit www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com, or call the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at (843) 626-7444.

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Autism Run
April 9, 2011
Grand Park, The Market Common

Krispy Kreme Donut Run
April 23, 2011
Waterbridge

Dirty Myrtle Mud Run
May 28, 2011
Waterbridge
www.dirtymyrtlemudrun.com

Independence Day Run
July 2, 2011
Grand Park

Traveling to Myrtle Beach for a spring vacation getaway? Check out the latest specials at Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort! Visit www.wgmyrtlebeach.com for details.

Traveling to Myrtle Beach for a spring vacation getaway? Check out the latest specials at Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort! Visit www.wgmyrtlebeach.com for details.

Canadian-American Days draws as many as 100,000 Canadian visitors and snowbirds. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce introduced Canada Days in 1961 to attract Canadian families during their spring school break. The name was changed to Canadian-American Days in 1963. It is regarded as the first international festival organized in South Carolina.

The 50th-annual Canadian-American Days will feature a variety of events. Highlights include:

• 2011 RBC Presents Canadian-American Days Festival South of the Border Concert Series featuring No Strings Attached and The Top Hat Matching Orchestra, Monday, March 14 – Inlet Square Mall, 10125 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. Free, but tickets are required.
• 2011 RBC Presents Canadian-American Days Festival South of the Border Concert Series featuring The Burlington Teen Tour Band, Tuesday, March 15 – Inlet Square Mall, 10125 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. Free. Concert time to be announced.
• 2011 Battle at the Beach presented by RBC Bank, 9 AM tee time, 11 AM shotgun, Wednesday, March 16 (register by March 9) – Third-annual Canada vs. U.S.A. Friendly Competition for the RBC Cup, four-person scramble format. Greens fee, cart fee and prizes included. All tournament profits will be donated to Myrtle Beach Haven. Prestwick Country Club, 1001 Links Road, Myrtle Beach. Fee $135 per person, $450 per foursome. For more information to register, call Brett Calhoun at (843) 444-3800.
• 18th-annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day, 10 AM – 3 PM. March 17 – Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, exhibits and activities. The Taste of Murrells Inlet, a culinary extension of the event, will boast specialties from some of the finest restaurants in the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Huntington Beach State Park, 16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet. Adults: $5, S.C. senior citizens: $3.25, children 6-15: $3 and children five and under: free. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaParks.com or call (843) 235-8755.
• 2011 RBC Presents Canadian-American Days Festival Expo, 10 AM – 2 PM Thursday, March 17 – This festival expo celebrates Can-Am Days and features exhibitors, live entertainment by No Strings Attached, The Top Hat Marching Band and The Burlington Teen Tour, as well as drawings for prizes from exhibitors. Coastal Grand Mall, 2000 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach. Free and open to the public.
• 2011 RBC Presents teh 282nd Army Band, 7 PM Friday, March 18 – Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Avenue North, Surfside. Free but tickets are required. Tickets available 10 AM – 2 PM March 17 at the 2011 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Celebration Expo, Coastal Grand Mall.

The Myrtle Beach area, popularly known as the Grand Strand, stretches from Little River to Pawleys Island, comprising 12 distinct cities along the South Carolina coast. Home to world-class golf, 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and Southern hospitality, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience. For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.