🌱It's PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week + Help Solve Crimes!

Good morning, friends. It's Saturday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend!
• Help solve crimes!
• It's PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 61 Low: 48.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Hope you are ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early at Saturday's North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day parade and festival. Festivities will kick off on Main Street at 9 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. Hope to see you there! Have fun!" (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
2. Community members can now sign up for a program that will aid the Myrtle Beach Police Department in solving crimes. The program is called C.A.P.T.U.R.E., which stands for Community Awareness Program Through Utilizing Residential Eyes. The camera system has reportedly already helped with over 30 homicide cases. It works by acting as a partnership between the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the community. When a crime happens, officers are able to ask to review camera footage of nearby businesses and homes. According to WBTW, "the program has proven to be successful. There are currently a few hundred people signed up for the program, but the goal is to get as many residents and businesses involved in the program as possible. Anyone who would like to sign up for the program can fill out this form." (WBTW)
3. Celebrate PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week with the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, which will have adoptable pets at the NMB PetSmart on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12. Stop by both days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Who knows, you may just meet your new best friend! (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
4. Mark your calendars for Bill Gaither & the Gaither Vocal Band because they are coming to Abraham Productions Singing In The Sun on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased at AbrahamProductions.net or by calling 888-238-6858. Hope to see you there! (Myrtle Beach Convention Center via Facebook)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Sensory Friendly - Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
• Marine Science Research Center Tour - Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (3:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Fin & Tonic Cocktail Class – St. Patty's Edition (9:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day

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From my notebook:

• Horry County Schools: "Reminder: Schools are closed on Monday, March 13. Enjoy the long weekend!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "From Loris High School's graduating class of 1998 to becoming the school's principal, Jimmy McCullough has come full circle and calls it a dream come true. Discover more about Principal McCullough's history." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Molly! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Atlantic Heating & Cooling of North Myrtle Beach. Miss Molly has been bounced around since she was just a puppy simply because no one would commit to forever for this girl. To meet Molly, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: "There's always a show to catch in NMB! 🎤" (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Karena Garrity

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