🌱Not Great Weather For Memorial Day Weekend+Turtle Nests On The Beach

Hi all! Hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. Don't forget to send me your photos! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Not a great forecast for the weekend.
• Check out the National Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.
• Look out for turtles.

But first, today's weather: Very windy; rain, some heavy. High: 69 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Mother Nature is not looking kindly upon Myrtle Beach this weekend and due to weather risks, according to wpde.com, "The ocean in Myrtle Beach will be closed to swimmers this Memorial Day weekend." With a forecast of rain and high winds, not only is the ocean closed but several the Military Appreciation Days Parade and Family Picnic scheduled for today are also canceled. Please stay safe! (wpde.com)
2. The National Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is here in Myrtle Beach and will be through May 28, at 1004 Crabtree Lane, in Market Common. Admission is free and the wall is open and guarded 24/7 for visitors. Check it out! (City of Myrtle Beach)
3. Keeping a close eye on turtle activity in the area, volunteers who are part of South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (S.C.U.T.E.) head to the beach every morning to check on nests and look for turtle tracks. Currently, there are two nests being watched this season, one in North Beach and another in Litchfield. To find out more, and get nesting reports from throughout South Carolina, click here. (wpde.com)
4. Grab the kids and head over to Futrell Park on June 1 for the grand opening ceremony of the Splash Pad, from 1 to 3 p.m. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Hope to see you there! (wpde.com)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Laughternoons with the Comedy Shoppe: Mark Riccadonna! (9:00 AM)
• Little MYR-Maid Event (10:00 AM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Three is a streak! Pelicans take the third game of the week against the Woodpeckers and grab their first shutout win of the year. #MBPelicans | #NextStartsHere" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "The best pal to cuddle up with on a rainy day is our boy Wallace aka Wally! Wally prefers to embrace the simple joys of life, and he will definitely steal your heart with his gentle nature and laid-back personality." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "With a busy weekend ahead for Myrtle Beach, we want all of our residents and visitors to be safe and have fun. Please remember that public safety is a shared responsibility. If you see something, say something!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "For a limited time you can score FREE* tickets to see The Crue - A Motley Crue Tribute Experience here on June 3! Click this link to claim your tickets: https://livemu.sc/3owi0au *Ticket fee included" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today.

— Karena Garrity

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