Blue Star Mothers ofCoastal Carolina  An ear that listens...A shoulder to cry on...

Welcome to Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina. 

We are parents who have children serving our country in the United States Armed Forces.  This non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization serves to support one another, provide support to our troops, and promote patriotism in our community

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

(4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.)

 Masks and Social Distancing are Required at the Meetings!!

Monday, September 28, 2020

Monday, October 26, 2020

Monday, November 23, 2020

(Note that this is the 4th Monday, but not the last Monday in November)

There will be no meeting in December!!

 Masks and Social Distancing are Required at the Meetings!!



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  Meeting Location:

The Moose Lodge

 479 Burcale Road 

Myrtle Beach

(near Arrowhead Country Club)

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 HERO BOX ADDRESSES NEEDED, PLEASE!!

WE HAVE GOODIES WE WOULD LOVE TO SEND OUT TO OUR

SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE DEPLOYED AROUND THE

WORLD, BUT WE NEED NAMES AND MAILING ADDRESSES!!

WE ARE PLANNING LIMITED-PARTICIPATION PACKINGS (DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS) FOR THE REST OF 2020.   THIS WILL INCLUDE HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS.

 If you know someone in the military who is deployed

(i.e.,stationed outside of the United States), please

send their complete name and address to

Stephanie Patterson at:  

stefypat56@yahoo.com

Please include their anticipated deployment dates so

we can be sure the boxes will be delivered prior to

their departure from the deployment area.

Please note that we must receive updated addresses for each and every packing event to minimize having boxes that are returned because the recipient is no longer at that location!!



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DRIVE-THRU COLLECTION EVENT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

VETERANS CAFE AND GRILLE

NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER

3544 NORTHGATE ROAD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC  29588

 Due to the ongoing pandemic, our storage unit is a bit bare, and our normal collection events have been adversely affected.  Lou Mascherino of the Veterans Cafe and Grille has graciously offered to assist us in holding a drive-by collection event, where the public can simply bring their donations for our Hero Boxes and drop them off.  He will even accept them prior to the event, during normal restaurant hours. 

THANK YOU LOU AND RHONDA MASCHERINO!!

 We are in particular need of the following items

(individual serving sizes, please):

Granola or Protein Bars

Peanut Butter or Cheese crackers

Trail Mix

Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

Pudding/Jello Cups (no foil tops, please)

Powdered drink mixes or instant coffee

Cracker Jacks, Nuts, Pretzels, etc.

Rice Krispie Treats

Cookies

Halloween candy

Christmas candy

Personal Hygiene Items (small sizes), such as:

hand sanitizer

deoderant (men's and women's)

toothpaste/tooth brushes/dental floss

Tissues

Sunscreen

Lip balm/chap stick

Games/Toys, such as:

Decks of Playing Cards

Small balls

Puzzle books

Yo-Yos

Jump Ropes

  We know this is a difficult time in our community, but if you can spare just one or two of the above suggested items to send overseas to our men and women in uniform, you know it will be greatly appreciated.  Holidays away from family are particularly difficult, and these Hero Boxes provide a little touch of home for those who are serving our country around the world.  Thanks to all for your ongoing support!

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 OUR CHRISTMAS 2019 HERO BOXES BROUGHT A LOT OF SMILES OVERSEAS!

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WELCOME HOME TO SPC DANIEL COLE

July 22, 2020

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 WELCOME HOME TO SPC CONNOR SMITH

 July 24, 2020

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GOLD STAR MOTHERS RECOGNITION

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The 2019 Gold Star Mothers and Families Recognition

Event was held on Sunday, September 29, 2019. 

Unfortunately, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we were not able to hold an event in 2020.  We plan to resume the annual event in 2021.

If you are a Gold Star Mother, or you know someone in our area who is a Gold Star Mother, please let us know so that we can extend an invitation to this important event.

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 Wreaths Across America

Thanks to all who helped us honor our veterans buried at Florence National Cemetery in 2019...over 8,000!!  However, with nearly 11,000 veterans buried there, we have our work cut out for us in 2020.  Please check out our Wreaths Across America Page for more information about how to sponsor wreaths.  As a registered sponsor, Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina receives one free wreath for every two wreaths ordered through us!

The wreath-laying event is currently scheduled for      

Saturday, December 19, 2020. 

The public is invited to attend and help lay the wreaths. 

Please watch for updates on this web site.

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Other Upcoming Events - 

please check out our "Events - Calendar" page for more details!!



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 Presentation of Quilt of Valor to Retired Army Major John Dufresne, son of Blue Star Mother Beverly Dufresne.  Thank you for your service, John.

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 Oh, how they love those Hero Boxes!!!!

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

For information on how to order wreaths on-line and pay with a credit card or electronic check, please go to our Wreaths Across America page! 

For the past 7 years, we have been registered sponsors for Wreaths Across America.  We hope to one day raise enough money to sponsor a wreath for every single veteran buried at Florence National Cemetery this December.  For every 2 wreaths sponsored through Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina, Wreaths Across America provides a 3rd one for free.  Check out our Wreaths Across America page for more information about the program.  You can retrieve an order form from that link.

See other pictures of Blue Star Moms under

"Event Photos...More Event Photos"

Also see pictures of our MilitaryChildren

under "Photos" and "More Photos"

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Check out our other upcoming events

on the "Events - Calendar" page

What We Do

We symbolize our support through blue star flags displayed in the windows of our homes during wartime and we actively support our troops through a variety of loving, creative ideas.

Links to other Blue Star Mothers groups:www.bluestarmotherssc.comLexington, SC

Call Us Today!

If you have a loved one in any branch of the military and need a shoulder to lean on in these uncertain times, we are here for you. Our members are at all different stages of their loved one's military careers and can help you with your questions and concerns.

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.