Every Child a Swimmer...  The city offers this free, week-long class for children age five to 12 to give them the basic water safety skills they'll need.  Registration begins May 9, with "Every Child a Swimmer" classes set for May 21-25.  Choose one of these class times:  4:30 to 5:15 p.m., 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.  Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.  The program is designed for non-swimmers. Call 918-2285 for more information! 

  Military Appreciation Days...  The month of May is set aside for Military Appreciation Days in Myrtle Beach!  We are celebrating military men and women of all services, whether active duty, National Guard, reserve or veterans.  Events set for Saturday, May 26, include a 5K run, the big parade, a family picnic, military exhibits, activities for the kids and more. 

• 5K Run – 7:30, Saturday, May 26, Ocean Boulevard and Boardwalk

• Memorial Day Parade – 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 26, Ocean Boulevard, 27th Avenue North to Ninth Avenue North

• Family Picnic, Military Exhibits, Music and More – 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., after the parade, Ocean Boulevard at Ninth Avenue North, featuring Backfire and the Austin Mowery Band

Learn more about these events at www.militaryappreciationdays.com. 

  Myrtle's Market...  Fresh fruits and vegetables are available now at Myrtle's Market.  Visit new and returning vendors for a great selection of local produce this spring and summer.  The market is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the corner of Mr. Joe White Avenue and Oak Street.   

  Bilingual bicycle safety brochures...  Bicycle safety brochures in both Spanish and Russian are available on line.  These bilingual brochures explain state bicycling laws and regulations and are available for you to download, print and distribute.  Follow the instructions for the best printing results from these PDF documents.  

  Parking meters...  Parking meters and pay stations are in effect from March 1 through September 30 in the commercial areas east of Kings Highway.  See our Parking Meter page for more information.  Remember that if you have a valid handicapped hang tag or license plate, or a Purple Heart or Disabled American Veterans (DAV) license plate, you may park free at any public meter in South Carolina.  (This exemption does not apply to privately operated meters or pay stations.)  Also, we are again participating in Parkmobile, which allows you to pay for parking via your cell phone. 

  Police records and statistics...  The Police Department's Police-to-Citizen (P2C) site provides incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, crime statistics and more.  Visit the site to learn more about Myrtle Beach police and local law enforcement results.

  More city news...  Visit the Friday Fax for this week's news, agendas and more.  Or, add your name to our list by sending us your e-mail address.  Check out the Photos of the Week for snapshots of city activities.