Tides & Times Fall 2023

We are excited to reveal our new digital, interactive newsletter, Tides & Times: Exploring North Myrtle Beach! Flip through the pages, catch up on the latest happenings, and enjoy reading about this beautiful city.

Tides & Times

Exploring North Myrtle Beach

Inside This Issue Join Our Team Important Dates November 7 Election 18th Ave N Ocean Outfall Project

Preparation for The Great Christmas Light Show has begun with NEW lights and NEW displays for a NEW experience! Gates open for the season on November 20 at 5:30 PM.

Did You Know? November 4 will mark the very first Flavors of Fall

food tasting event on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach! Experience classic fall flavored treats at participating shops and restaurants along Main Street during this one-day self-guided food tasting event.

Calendar of Events October 7: Wash Breast Cancer Away Car Wash October 13: Movies at McLean October 19: Pretty in Pink Zumba Dance Party October 20: Pedal in the Park October 27: Buddy Up For Breast Cancer 1-Mile Walk October 28: Howl-O-Scream November 4: Flavors of Fall November 17 - 18: Dashing Through the Glow November 20 - December 30: The Great Christmas Light Show

Did You Know? Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Cooking safety starts with YOU!

Pay attention to fire prevention.

Upcoming Dates

Regular City Council Public Meetings - 7 PM October 16, November 6, December 4 Planning Commission Public Meetings - 5 PM (Workshop Day Of Meeting - 9:15 AM) October 17, November 14, December 5 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - 5 PM November 9, December 14

November 26: Pet Photos with Santa November 28: Christmas Tree Lighting November 30: Wreath Making Workshop December 2 - 3: Christmas Cantata December 2: Christmas Parade December 9: Pet Photos with Santa

*To learn more about each event, click on the name of the event.

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Did You Know? Participants in the North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguards Program learn beach safety, First Aid and CPR, and basic water rescue skills.

Sign Up For A Membership Today There are daily and weekly passes, as well as monthly and annual memberships for young adults, individuals, couples, parent/child, families, senior individuals, senior individuals (restricted), senior couples, and senior couples (restricted). Where there is something for everyone, invest in your health!

Apply Today! Are you looking for a new career

opportunity or a seasonal position? The City of North Myrtle Beach is hiring, and we want you !

To View Openings and Apply, Visit: www.NMB.us

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Aquatic & Fitness Center has gone pink for the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the Calendar of Events, www.NMB.us, and their Facebook page for more details on these events. All proceeds will be donated to Caring in Our Lifetime.

Sandy Paws All Day Long Beginning the day after Labor Day to May 14, dogs are allowed on the beach all day. They must be on a leash at all times. As a reminder, we require all pet owners to clean up after their pets.

Group Fitness Schedule With the holidays approaching, fitness may be the last thought on your mind. But, the Aquatic & Fitness Center Group Fitness Classes make exercising FUN! View the schedule online, select your preferred class, and get ready to feel the burn. Please note, all fitness classes are 50 minutes, and can change without notice.

Market Days The last North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market Friday of the season is on October 27. It goes from 10 AM to 3 PM, and is located between the Library and City Hall. The Holiday Market will begin November 3, and will be held every Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM throughout November and December. It will be located between the Library and City Hall.

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General Election

If you are registered to vote in North Myrtle Beach in this election, be aware that all precincts vote for all candidates. Example: If you live in Cherry Grove, you may vote for the candidate of your choice in the Cherry Grove Ward, the candidate of your choice in the Crescent Beach Ward, and the At-Large candidate of your choice. You are not limited to voting only for a candidate who represents the Ward where you reside. The polls will open at 7 AM on Election Day and close at 7 PM. This is a nonpartisan election and no party affiliation shall be placed on the ballot. At the close of the polls, the Municipal Election Committee will count absentee ballots at City Hall. The Commission will meet at City Hall at 10 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2023 to certify the election and determine the validity of ballots challenged in this election. Any runoff will be held two weeks after the election on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

The general election for North Myrtle Beach is November 7, 2023 .

The following offices shall be included in this election:

- Council Member At-Large (November 2023 - November 2027) - Council Member Cherry Grove Ward (November 2023 - November 2027) - Council Member Crescent Beach Ward (November 2023 - November 2027)

The polling places are as follows:

- Cherry Grove 1 Precinct - Chapel by the Sea Church (1051 Sea Mtn. Highway) - Cherry Grove 2 Precinct - Fire Station #4 (5345 Little River Neck Rd.) - Crescent Beach Precinct - J. Bryan Floyd Community Center (1030 Possum Trot Rd.) - Nixons 1 Precinct (Grande Harbour Residents only) - North Myrtle Beach High School (3750 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River) - Ocean Drive 1 Precinct - Fire Station #1 (1015 2nd Ave. South) - Ocean Drive 2 Precinct - NMB Historical Museum (799 2nd Ave. North) - Ocean Drive 3 Precinct - St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (801 11th Ave. North) - Wampee Precinct (Park Pointe Residents only) - Riverside Elementary School (1283 Hwy 57 South, Little River) - Windy Hill 1 Precinct - Windy Hill Fire Station #3 (801 33rd Ave. South) - Windy Hill 2 Precinct - Fire Station #5 (4740 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd.) Utilize our North Myrtle Beach Interactive Voting Map to find Voter Precinct, Ward, and Polling Place.

Did You Know? There are over 500 light displays, some up to 55 feet tall, at The Great Christmas Light Show. Each of these displays were custom made for North Myrtle Beach, and all together, there are over 2 million lights!

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North Myrtle Beach Police Officers Building Relationships in the Community Whether they are enjoying a cup of coffee with a community member, teaching life skills for teens, or reading to a class of first graders, the City of North Myrtle Beach Police Officers are focused on building up the community by establishing strong connections with those that live, work, and play in this beautiful city.

For more information on their community events and how you can show support to your local officers, visit their Facebook page.

Meet Your Junior K9 Officers for the Month of September! These special kids were selected by their school for meeting the following requirements: 1. Being Respectful 2. Making Good Grades 3. Good Attendance at School 4. Standing up to Bullies

Congratulations to our Newest Jr K9 Officers: - Amelia Rand - Elinor Stancil - Charley Purcell - PJ Lewis - Fatima Montoya

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NMBDPS

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Improving North Myrtle Beach

Manson Construction provided a Site Visit Tour of the 18th Avenue North Ocean Outfall Project to Elected Officials and key City Staff on September 15. They were able to view the progress of the project up close and ask questions.

The 18th Avenue North Ocean Outfall Project is 70% complete. This project will help with flood control and water quality improvements within the beachfront swimming zone.

Nikki Fontana Windy Hill Email: njfontana@nmb.us Trey Skidmore At-Large Email: rtskidmore@nmb.us Bubba Collins Ocean Drive Email: bccollins@nmb.us Your Elected Officials

Mayor Hatley Email: mayor@nmb.us Mayor Pro Tempore J. Baldwin Crescent Beach Email: jobaldwin@nmb.us Hank Thomas At-Large Email: hathomas@nmb.us

Fred Coyne Cherry Grove Email: jfcoyne@nmb.us

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Stay Connected With North Myrtle Beach!

Seaside Session This quarter’s Seaside Session is brought to you by the Police Department.

Beware of Scammers.

Those looking to steal your money and your identity are using multiple methods to scam you. These scammers can reach you by phone, social media, internet, and email. Here are a few tips to help identify a scam. 1. Scammers will portray themselves as a government agency (IRS, Law Enforcement) requesting payment. They commonly threaten legal action, such as fines or arrests, if payment is not received. They will ask for the payment in gift cards. NO GOVERNMENT AGENCY, ESPECIALLY LAW ENFORCEMENT, WILL DEMAND PAYMENT FROM YOU IN THE FORM OF GIFT CARDS. If you have doubts about the validity of the person contacting you, visit the government website and speak to them directly or with your local law enforcement. 2. Scammers use cryptocurrency because the digital currency can be transferred quickly. If someone requests you to go to a Bitcoin ATM and transfer money, it’s a scam.

3. If you observe a suspicious email, do not open it.

4. Beware of fake social media accounts. If someone is messaging you that you are unfamiliar with, the best practice is to block their account. Do not give them any personal information. 5. The elderly are targets for scammers. Please discuss with your elderly friends and loved ones about the scams that are taking place.