South Carolina Recreation & Parks Magazine, Fall 2014

SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION

Showtime Carousel:

Bringing New Life to Old Ideas

Making Recreation Accessable

Spartanburg Uses Special Events to

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Showtime Carousel: Bringing New Life to Old Ideas..................... 4 Association Report............................................................................. 5

RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION

Making Recreation Accessable......................................................... 6

2014 Board of Directors

Farmers Market: A win win for Aiken community.......................... 10

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Get Out! Greenville...........................................................................14

Holiday Goodness.............................................................................. 8 Freedom Blast....................................................................................12

President Don Shuman Greenville County

Past President Mark Sexton City of Rock Hill

President Elect Jeff Metz City of Aiken

Central VP Ashley Smith Irmo-Chapin

Vice President Eric Stewart Charleston County

Eastern VP Callie Wise City of North Myrtle Beach

Secretary Jessica Campbell City of Aiken

Southern VP Jason Woodrum Charleston County

Treasurer Randy Gibson Lexington County

Western VP Jamie Cathey City of Clemson

Wildlife Winterfest at Lynches River County Park..........................16 Spartanburg Parks Uses Special Events to Promote Blueways.... 18 Sounds of the Summer: North Myrtle Beach’s Summer Concert Series Continues to Entertain Residents and Tourists.................. 20

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CBM Branch Scott Wilhide Irmo-Chapin

RAP Branch Bonnie Fitz Horry County

ELM Branch Joe Eason Kershaw County

SCAP Branch Matt Watts City of Florence

EMB Joey Freeman Greenville County

Student Branch Pam Davis City of Greenville

PRM Branch Bill Berry City of Rock Hill

Wellness Branch

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Showtime Carousel: Bringing New Life to Old Ideas As special events coordinators, we are always looking for the latest, most innovative components to add to our signature events to make them stand out. We Google search, we flip through magazines, we poll patrons, we hand out surveys; anything to stay up on the latest and greatest trends. However, we at the Richland County Recreation Commission have found that you don’t always have to work so hard to make an event great. We have found success by putting into play the old school formula of sit, listen and laugh.

Thumbing through old program guides, we came across an event that was offered several years ago during the summer, but had since been discontinued. There was nothing new or innovative about Showtime Carousel, but it seemed like fun, so we decided to revive the event and offer it again.

Showtime Carousel is a summer arts series featuring unique performances by local talent.

The event is in its third straight year and is one of our more successful signature events for several reasons. First of all, the return on investment is wonderful. We make sure we book artists that are from the area so that we don’t have to pay travel expenses and we’ve been lucky enough to find some very unique acts that the kids love. Even at a minimal charge of $2 per child and free admission for accompanying adults, we still make a profit.

Secondly, the time and effort that we have to put into the program is minimal. We do a few online searches, make a few phone calls to book the acts and then we send flyers out to the local daycares. Between the daycares and summer camps that plan their summer

schedules as soon as possible, we are generally filled to capacity before the summer even starts.

Finally, the attendance is amazing. Our final show for this year, Mother Goose Cuts Loose from Pork Chop Productions, was so large that we had to move it to one of our gyms. The children sit on the floor, crisscross applesauce, listen intently to what the performers have to say, and laugh uncontrollably at the antics they see on stage. We still have events with video game trucks, amusement rides and bounce houses, but it’s our simple little summer showcase, Showtime Carousel, that gets all the attention. It took us dusting off an old idea and reviving it to be reminded that kids just want to laugh and have fun.

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by Jim Headley & Don Shuman

THE ASSOCIATION REPORT

Our 69th annual conference is here already and we have several items we’re working on that will assist the membership.

As of the magazine deadline we’re in the process of establishing statewide “guidelines” for summer day camp and afterschool programs. While this doesn’t sound like a lofty nor monumental task, it has become an interesting process in reviewing some of your agencies’ policies pertaining to these programs. After several requests for participation we had a little over 40 agencies fill out the survey. There are approximately 100 public park and recreation agencies in our state ranging from volunteer driven to staffs to those with over 400 employees.

Some early results from our initial survey are that 97% of you have summer day camps. However, only 46% of you run afterschool programs. Of the folks that operate summer day camps 10% have programs for the 0-5 age group; 97% of you offer programs in the 5-12 year old age group; the 12 – 15 year old age grouping represents 58%; while the over 15 year old makes up 16% of the offerings. Of the agencies who responded operating afterschool programs 20% offered programs in 0-5 age group, 95% in the 5-12 age group, 48% in the 12-15 and 24% in the over 15 year old group.

The premise that the association has operated under for years is that each community should determine the programs they offer and the policies they feel best reflects their city or county. Unlike other providers we must answer to elected leaders whose job it is to set policy that reflects their communities. From time to time we feel that we can provide assistance on what the industry standards are within our state and the country. In this case we will continue to work within our membership for the betterment of our profession and strive for guidelines that offer safe and secure programs for the citizens.

It is with great pride and pleasure that we offer to you the 2014 SC LEAD graduates. They are to be commended for their dedication to this eight month program. First off we would like to thank Joe Eason for continuing to head this up.

Without his on-going support and leadership this program

would not continue to grow and be duplicated across the country the way it has. We also would like to thank the following agencies for all they did to support to this invaluable program.

• Charleston County PRC and all the area Charleston Directors

• City of Clemson, Clemson University & Greenville County

• City of Greer

• Florence County

• Lexington County

• City of Rock Hill

• City of Myrtle Beach

• City of Aiken

2014 SC LEAD Graduates are: Jennifer Riddle Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission

Doyle Best Town of Summerville Parks and Recreation

Leslie Ballard City of Rock Hill PRT

John Alexander Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission

Jason Burton Horry County Parks and Recreation Kevin Morris City of Myrtle Beach Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Shane Duncan Kershaw County Recreation Department Joey Freeman Greenville County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Love Ishie Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission

Sam Weatherford City of Charleston Recreation Department

Eric Stewart Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission

Jonathon Jones City of Greenville Parks, Recreation and Zoo.

We hope that each of your summer programs went well and your fall programs and events are up and running smoothly!

As always, please never hesitate to contact either one of us or a members of the board. We value all of your thoughts and ideas!

Don and Jim

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EXPANDING SPECIAL EVENTS TO REACH UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS:

MAKING RECREATION ACCESSABLE

By Dana Rasmussen, for the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission Meeting the recreational needs of the community is something the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) has been doing since its inception. Now, CCPRC is launching a new recreation event to meet the needs of individuals with physical limitations and challenges. Area residents and visitors are invited to come to the premiere Adaptive Recreation Expo from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at James Island County Park.

“The Adaptive Recreation Expo will showcase a variety of adaptive sports and leisure activities,” CCPRC’s Assistant Director of Recreation Susie Goudy said. “It is the perfect avenue for our patrons with physical limitations to try something new, rediscover a past recreational pursuit, and to just have fun. That is what this event is all about.”

The event itself will feature paddling, archery, boccia, yoga, and climbing as well as wheelchair-basketball and wheelchair-dance demos. There will be a nature tour, and opportunities for handcycling. Vendors will be on the premises during the event with information, demonstrations, and equipment.

All of the events will be modified so that those with physical challenges will be able to participate.

“We are excited to offer this recreational opportunity for our patrons who have physical limitations,” Goudy said. “It is our goal to continue to expand our programming efforts for this underserved population, offering more opportunities throughout the year.”

In 2012, CCPRC expanded programming to accommodate individuals with cognitive disabilities and severe health concerns.

The program is called AccessABILITY and includes a Special Olympics kayak team and has offered a special needs prom, and murder mystery parties. Charleston County Parks have also served as host sites for Camp Rise Above, a summer camp program for children with serious illnesses and life challenges. Since its 6 SOUTH CAROLINA Recreation and Parks • www.scrpa.org

IT IS OUR GOAL TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMMING EFFORTS FOR THIS UNDERSERVED POPULATION, OFFERING MORE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.” Susie Goudy, CCPRC Assistant Director of Recreation

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inception, the AccessABILITY program has grown to offer close to 20 opportunities for underserved populations.

It is the hope that the Adaptive Recreation Expo will be a catalyst to build interest in the park system and all that CCPRC has to offer all members of the community, especially those with a physical disability or limitation.

In addition, there are plans to create an Adaptive Recreation club that could meet monthly and explore a variety of activities. CCPRC already provides adaptive on-water classes that teach participants alternate paddling techniques and ways to modify canoes, kayaks, and equipment.

The new adaptive recreation activities further the goals of CCPRC to meet the needs of all Charleston residents. It is hoped that those with physical and cognitive disabilities will get the opportunity to broaden both their active recreation and social opportunities.

CCPRC strives to help participants develop lifelong leisure skills, which will enable them to participate in recreation programs throughout the year.

“You don’t know what you can do until you try,” Goudy said.

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For more information on the Adaptive Recreation Expo, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com/AdaptiveExpo.

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HolidaY G O O D N E S S

An Arts, Crafts and Baked Goods Bazaar at the Wellness Center-Dillon The City of Dillon hosts the Holiday Goodness Bazaar each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Seventy-two 10’ x 10’ spaces are available in the Wellness Center gym for vendors to set up and sell their wares. This annual event in its 4th year is designed as an economic development opp ortunity for regional crafters and bakers. The booth space rental is $20 without electricity and $25 if electricity is needed. The program always has to turn vendors away due to lack of space. Admission is free and an average of 750 people will attend.

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There will be free entertainment for children to include a Santa venue, Magical Elf with face painting and ‘pocket magic,’ and horse and carriage rides. New this year will be the “Polar Express,” a trackless train ride around the half mile walking path.

goodies. Last year they sold out and made $2,800 in one day. The money was donated back to the Wellness Center in support of their garden area on the grounds.

To further encourage purchases there will be “$10.00 Vendor Bucks.” Each adult that enters is registered for the program and receives an empty, clear shopping bag and a drawing ticket. Every hour a ticket is drawn and the winner is given the $10.00 Vendor Buck certificate. The buck must be spent in the Bazaar that day and can be combined with winner’s money to afford a larger purchase.

No change is given out by the vendor. At the end of the day, the vendors cash in their Vendor Bucks for actual dollars. The Rotary group “High School Interact Club” helps direct traffic and carries purchases to cars.

The City of Dillon requires vendors to provide at least one image of what they are selling. These are posted on the Holiday Goodness Facebook Page. The vendors help promote the Bazaar by sharing these posts and potential shoppers can see what will be there. It has also become a source for contacting vendors that may have been missed or from previous years.

One of the most successful partners is “Santa’s Kitchen.” The Glove and Trowel Garden Club has a booth that features the members most famous frozen casseroles, baked goods, and such.

They actually bring in a freezer. Their campaign is to pre-sell but the purchaser must come to the Bazaar to pay and pick up their

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Farmers

Market A WIN-WIN FOR AIKEN COMMUNITY Aiken, South Carolina is home to a historic Farmers Market located just a mile from the vibrant downtown. The market sees tremendous success throughout the year but still didn’t seem to be serving all citizens of the community. Therefore, the team at the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, in partnership with the Aiken Downtown Development Association, came together to identify a new way to draw Aiken citizens to the Farmers Market. The Farmers Market in the Alley was born!

Each Thursday night from June until August, farmers from across Aiken County pick their crop and head down to Aiken’s downtown. Tents are popped, tables are set and crowds are coming! Many people thought that launching this satellite location may negatively impact the success of the regular Saturday morning market. To the contrary, the market in the Alley and the Saturday market seem to offer an opportunity for cross promotion.

The goal of the market, to draw more Aiken citizens out to buy local, fresh produce, has been accomplished. The crowd on Thursday nights is far 10 SOUTH CAROLINA Recreation and Parks • www.scrpa.org

different than the crowd attending the other markets. People are getting off work and strolling the Alley; young professionals are purchasing their local products then finding seats at the cafes to watch as shoppers continue to peruse the market. And, the live music provided at the market each week offers a back drop for locals to just sit and enjoy.

In addition to the farmers in the alley, downtown businesses were encouraged to participate in this Thursday night celebration by staying open late.

Many businesses that sell locally made products even chose to set up alongside the farmers in the alley. Restaurants got in the spirit as well! Each week, the restaurants in the alley welcomed visitors with samples of locally grown food that they serve their customers.

Avery Spears-Mahoney, Executive Director of the Aiken Downtown Development Association, shared “We enjoyed partnering with the City of Aiken and the farmers to bring their market to the heart of downtown. We are always successful when we join together with the City to promote shopping local while showing off the unique features of Aiken’s downtown district.” She added, “Folks enjoyed socializing, shopping, and dining in the Alley during the market each Thursday while enjoying the festive atmosphere.”

This program, a new one for 2014, proved to be a win-win for the community and the vibrancy of Aiken’s downtown. Aiken Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is proud to have played a role in its success.

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Submitted by Julia Black, City of Greer Held annually on the Saturday before the Fourth of July, the City of Greer’s Freedom Blast at Greer City Park is not your typical Independence Day celebration. The festival hosts a food court, inflatables, and of course, an amazing fireworks display. But, what separates Freedom Blast from other special events is the prevailing theme of “Thank You” to our veterans and current members of the Armed Forces.

Attended by roughly 15,000 people, the goal of this special event is to remind the Greater Greer community of why we get to celebrate America’s freedom every year. With military vehicles ranging from an active Palletized Load System to a retired military Jeep used in Vietnam, the Upstate community can learn and experience the United States’ military history. In partnership with groups such as the Military History Club of the Carolinas, South Carolina National Guard, Disabled American Veterans Unit Chapter 39 Greer, and the Marine Corps Historical Company, the City of Greer strives to provide education and family fun for all involved. Additional education provided by the National Service Officer Program (NSO) was available for veterans, including information on healthcare, employment, and other veteran benefit packages. Military appreciation is apparent throughout the festival and culminates with a touching military tribute complete with a Veterans Walk and bugle performance of Taps.

over the stage for a country-rock performance following the annual Greer Idol and Greer Idol Teen competition. Also new to the Freedom Blast festival was a Texas Roadhouse sponsored Rib Eating Contest. City of Greer staff, military personnel, and members of the community competed to win Texas Roadhouse gift cards as well as bragging rights.

As it continues to evolve, this year’s Freedom Blast introduced an American Eagle festival mascot named Sarge. The name “Sarge” was chosen by a community vote and continued the theme of military appreciation. 20 Ride, a Zac Brown Tribute band, took

Freedom Blast 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, June 27. 20 Ride will be returning to the main stage and military appreciation will continue to be the event’s primary focus. The event will take place at Greer City Park from 6pm until 10:30pm.

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Living in Greenville has lots of positives. The restaurants are good, the home prices are affordable, the people are awesome, PLUS we have some of the best outdoor opportunities anywhere in the Southeast.

Locally, at Conestee Park and Lake Conestee Nature Park, we enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails, some of the most unique animals and birds in the region, plus the natural beauty of one of the largest urban parks in the country. Greenville is a just a short drive from world class kayaking on the Chattooga River, stand up paddle boarding on Lake Jocassee, epic mountain biking in Dupont Forest, multi-pitch rock climbing at Looking Glass rock in Pisgah, and scenic backpacking on the Foothills Trail.

So, how do we show all of this off? Get Out Greenville is how. This 2 year old festival is designed with a simple premise: bring the folks that like the outdoors together with the folks who protect the outdoors.

The inaugural event on October 5, 2013 at Conestee Park and Lake Conestee Nature Park offered hands on opportunities to try climbing, cycling, paddling, disc golf, and trail running. We featured local food trucks, four live musical acts, an education tent, a kid’s activity area, and over 20 vendors. The non-profit vendors were there to spread the gospel of protection. Sierra Club, Palmetto Conservation, Greenville County Clean Air, and Upstate Forever all had a strong presence.

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The Greenville Health System signed on as the presenting sponsor, driving home the fact that an active outdoor lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle. In addition to event sponsorships, we generated revenue from our food trucks and from for-profit vendors.

The 2014 Get Out Greenville event will be on October 4th with a few changes from 2013. This year’s event will include a 25k and a kid’s trail run in addition to the 50k and 10k from last year. Camp Spearhead for youth and adults with special needs and disabilities is the beneficiary of the event. This year we will bring more awareness to Spearhead’s campers and families by featuring them in an outdoor wear fashion show with help from REI. With so many parks and outdoor activities to choose from in Greenville, it’s easy to do what your mom used to say when you were a kid… “go outside and play.”

If you would like more information about Get Out Greenville please visit www.getoutgreenville.com. Or you can contact Joe Lanahan, Program Manager, Greenville County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism @ 864-288-6470 or joe@greenvillecounty.org,

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ildlife interfest

AT LYNCHES RIVER COUNTY PARK

The Environmental Discovery Center at Lynches River County Park in Coward, SC will offer a full day of educational fun at the second annual Wildlife Winterfest on Saturday, December 6. This event will begin with Breakfast with Santa at 9:00 AM, followed by a host of presentations and activities designed to engage the entire family beginning at 10:00 AM.

and, at the very least, gain a respect for that animal that we may not have otherwise had,” explains Jennifer Majors, Environmental Discovery Center Supervisor.

For the second consecutive year, Wildlife Winterfest will feature Stephen Hughes, wildlife educator and artist. Hughes will present his Wonders of Wildlife animal presentations, which features multiple mammal, birds of prey, reptile, and amphibian species from around the world. Participants will be given opportunities to learn more about these amazing wildlife species though education and one-on-one interactions.

Free photos with Santa will be offered to anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots or a minimum of five cans of non-perishable food items to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank.

The goal of Wildlife Winterfest is to encourage visitors to develop a love and respect for wildlife…in our own backyard and beyond.

“When we understand that every animal on the planet has an important job to do, we are better able to connect to that species

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During Wildlife Winterfest, visitors can also explore the 676-acre park and learn about the wildlife and plant species native to the Pee Dee region as well as South Carolina.

To learn more about this event, please visit: www. lynchesriverpark.com. There you can also sign-up to receive the monthly e-newsletter to stay informed of all the news and happenings at the Environmental Discovery Center at Lynches River County Park.

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Spartanburg Parks Uses Special Events to

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partanburg County Parks Department is working alongside many partners to promote blueways in the county. The county has Lawson’s Fork Creek, the Pacolet River and the Tyger River along with numerous lakes. The department’s new website has a page dedicated to blueways access points. In years past, access to the rivers was not promoted or encouraged. Now, several organizations and individuals have come together to showcase these natural resources as a vital part of community life and enjoyment.

One of the ways used to promote the blueways are special events. Spartanburg Parks has found that special events are effective in promoting natural resources like blueways. The “Tame the Tyger River Race” has just enjoyed its fifteenth year as a signature event for the department. This event would not be possible without the partnership with Tyger River Foundation, an organization working in the nonprofit sector to promote blueway development. Kayak and canoe enthusiasts come in April to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Tyger River and Class I and II rapids as either a part of the race or as a recreational float.

Also this year, Spartanburg Parks partnered with The Town of Pacolet to do a soft launch opening of the Pacolet River blueway with the “Paddle the Pacolet” event at the end of April. There were 55 paddlers on the river for the opening which concluded with the Mill Billy Blues Band and barbeque.

Currently, Spartanburg Parks is working with Spartanburg Water, the Town of Pacolet, Glendale Outdoor Leadership School and Palmetto Conservation Foundation to host the launch of the Pacolet Lawson’s Fork Blueway on September 13. The event will offer paddles and demos at Lawson’s Fork at Glendale, Clifton Park and Beach, and the Town of Pacolet. The department purchased a dozen stand up paddleboards which are used for classes on various lakes and at these special blueway events. Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has become a very popular outdoor recreation offering.

Using special events to promote the rivers and lakes gives people an opportunity to experience one of Spartanburg’s greatest natural resources. In addition, these events present an opportunity for the promotion of regular events and programming open to the community. There are many kayak, canoe and SUP veterans taking advantage, however, the department and their partners want to grow interest and use of the blueways, eventually evolving them into an economic engine for the county. Special events are a perfect way to introduce the community to new experiences.

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SOUNDS of the SUMMER

North Myrtle Beach’s Summer Concert Series Continues to Entertain Residents and Tourists

By Tina McCrackin, North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation

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Visitors and residents within the City of North Myrtle Beach celebrate the summer season each year with a dynamic concert series. The concerts are organized by the City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department and take place from May until September. The series has grown from its well-received beginning in 2009 which consisted of nine concerts to an all-time high of twenty-nine concerts scheduled for the 2014 season. –Continued on page 22

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The program’s popularity has led to the development of a twofold series; Music on Main and Sounds of Summer. Defined mostly by their physical location, Music on Main stays true to its name and takes place each Thursday and select Tuesdays on Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. Sounds of Summer is scheduled the third Friday of each month at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Each concert is scheduled from 7:00 until 9:00 PM, is free to the public and features a different band.

The Music on Main concert series is located within the downtown district of North Myrtle Beach with the ocean as the stage’s backdrop. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the dining and shopping that downtown has to offer while listening to live music.

Merchants welcome increased traffic to the area on concert nights. Businesses have reported increased sales of over 100% on nights of the concerts. 2014 also marked a first in the Music on Main series as select Tuesday nights were also added at the request of merchants. Many attendees travel via golf cart and bring their favorite beach chairs for these weekly events. Over 4,000 people attended a July concert featuring The Fantastic

Shakers. The Music on Main series has become a summer staple in the North Myrtle Beach community, entertaining residents and tourists alike.

Included in the new 162 acre North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex is the Sandhills Bank Amphitheater. The serene setting of the Amphitheater makes for a perfect backdrop of the Sounds of Summer concert series. The five scheduled concerts in 2014 featured a variety of bands. As word has spread throughout the community, attendance has grown to over 400 people who attended the concert in July. Attendees enjoy the natural setting of the Amphitheater along with the many different park amenities.

Although in different locations, Music on Main and Sounds of Summer both serve the same purpose within North Myrtle Beach.

The primary goal is to be a positive contribution to the community.

The program offers free entertainment within a safe environment, highlights the area, and also promotes the local economy. The 2014 summer season continues to prove that the concerts are a welcomed attraction for all that visit the North Myrtle Beach area.

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