🌱Donate Blood, Win Trip To The Super Bowl + Listen To The Music

Good morning, everybody! It's Monday and I'm here to tell you all the most important things happening in the community. Including news on...

• Give blood and get a chance to go to the Superbowl.
• Do you like Johnny Cash's music?
• Weekday fun!

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Sunny. High: 60 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Want to go to Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Arizona? Donate blood to save a life on Tuesday, January 17, and you could win a trip for two to the Super Bowl! According to the Myrtle Beach City Government Facebook post, "The City is hosting its quarterly blood drive, in partnership with the American Red Cross, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17. It will be at the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center, 2115 Sports Center Way. Use the sponsor code CITYMB and make an appointment on www.RedCrossBlood.org." (Myrtle Beach City Government via Facebook)
2. According to Carolina Opry Special Events, "Shawn Barker embodies the character and spirit of Johnny Cash. When he cast Barker as Johnny Cash in the Broadway production of Million Dollar Quartet, director Floyd Mutrux said “We have 100 people who can play Elvis, but we only have one that can play, Johnny Cash.” Shawn Barker’s Tribute to Johnny Cash is an accurate and energetic recreation of an American music icon, bringing the legend back to life onstage for the fans of today and the next generation. The Man In Black: Johnny Cash Tribute will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Sunday, January 22, at 7 p.m.. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase by phone at 800-843-6779, in person at the box office or online https://thecarolinaopry.com/special-events/." Hope to see you there! (Patch)
3. Looking for something fun to do this week? Head over to Sundown Sports Pub for James Hood- Caribbean Cowboy on Tuesday, Jan 10th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Songs from Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown and more. Sounds like a great time! (Myrtlelive.com)

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From my notebook:

• Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Calling all restaurants and chefs. Do you have the most delicious mac and cheese along the Grand Strand? We have the perfect competition to prove it! Sign up to become a cook-off competitor at our 5th Annual Macaroni Mania on Saturday, February 25 and help support The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach! Restaurants and chefs can sign up today at https://humanesocietynmb.org/macaroni-mania-food-vendor.../ We are also now accepting vendors! Spots fill up quickly, so sign up now at https://humanesocietynmb.org/macaroni-mania-vendor.../ For more information on becoming a sponsor, please visit https://humanesocietynmb.org/macaroni-mania-sponsorship.../ (Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Want to help animals, but just aren't able to adopt another one? Please consider sponsoring a shelter pet! What does a sponsor do? It's simple! You sponsor a dog or cat for $50, which helps to cover the cost of food and preventative care..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: "If it doesn’t challenge you, It doesn’t change you. #nspromos #5k (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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