🌱Don't Miss Art In The Park + 18th Annual Myrtle Beach Film Festival

Hey, friends. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• It's time for art in the park!
• A teacher's aide is charged with cruelty to children.
• Looking for a new job?

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Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 75 Low: 56.

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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Art lovers take note, on April 22 and 23 at Valor Park, Market Common the first Art in the Park of 2023 will be held. According to WMBF, "Art in the Park is the Grand Strand’s premier outdoor show and sale, hosted by the oldest art guild in the area, Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild. Artists are required to submit original works or reproductions of their original works. There is something for everyone at Art in the Park." (WMBF)
2. Georgia Mae Branch, who works as a teacher's aide, has been charged with cruelty to children following an incident during which she allegedly hit a student with autism at Myrtle Beach Elementary School. According to wpde, "police responded to Myrtle Beach Elementary School, on March 26 to reports of an assault. The victim, a nine-year-old student with autism, claimed that Branch hit him in the face and right shoulder. Police reviewed video of the bathroom where the assault was said to have happened, which showed the student going into the bathroom and several minutes later, Branch also entered. The student then exited crying and holding his right shoulder, according to an arrest warrant. While police were investigating and with the victim's mother present, he removed his shirt and police saw redness on his right shoulder several hours after the assault." (wpde.com)
3. Businesses across the Myrtle Beach area are looking to fill openings on their staff and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings posted within the past week. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in Myrtle Beach are hiring. Here are a few of the latest job openings in the area, compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Click on any job title to learn more, or to apply. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
4. Get your tickets now for the 18th annual Myrtle Beach Film Festival also known as the Sundance of the East Coast. The 63 chosen films will be shown on the big screen at Grand 14 in the Market Common. The festival opens Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Tickets are $15 per film block. (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Free North Myrtle Beach Networking powered by Rockstar Connect (April) (6:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Looking to start or change your career? Apply Today! Joinmbpd.com . Myrtle Beach Police Department offers one of the most diverse work days, with the opportunity to gain experience you are unable to gain anywhere [else]." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Located just a block from the ocean, The Funplex Amusement Center is one of the best amusement parks at The Beach. With seven rides, a restaurant and a bar, where will you be headed first?" (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "We are barking full! Lisa Bernadyn from Plantation Realty Group is sponsoring adoption fees for adult dogs from Monday, April 17 to Saturday, April 22! Check out all of our adoptable dogs at https://humanesocietynmb.org/adopt-a-dog/. ..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "After trailing 5-0, the Pelicans made a massive comeback to take down the Lynchburg Hillcats in Sunday’s series finale. Christian Franklin and Andy Garriola both hit two-run home runs in the victory. Pelicans return home starting Tuesday." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Daisy! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Elliott Beach Rentals. Daisy, an adorable 9 month old kitty, enjoys observing the world around her. With her soft, fluffy orange fur and big golden eyes. To meet Daisy, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application online at https://humanesocietynmb.org/cat-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: "The family that runs together, stays together. Even if some members do more running than others! 😀 Why not sign-up as a family for one or all of our summer race series? " (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K via Instagram)

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— Karena Garrity

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