The GFWC North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club is once again putting on a grand event for a great cause with its 13th annual Purses with Purpose gala. Held in the Nautilus Ballroom at Marina Inn Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, more than 300 participants usually attend the evening, which includes a delicious dinner buffet, music, and a very entertaining live auction with handsome local male models showcasing designer purses contributed by celebrities, local women of distinction, and organizations. A large silent auction with delightful gift baskets chock full of gift certificates for services and restaurants, cosmetics, jewelry, spa treatments, weekend getaways, and other niceties, are sure to whet the bidding appetite of guests. The “Bubbles and Bling” raffle includes a wheelbarrow with 80 bottles of wine donated by club members and the “Bling” includes gorgeous pieces of designer jewelry.. Door prizes will be awarded during the evening. Chairperson Jeri McCumbee will emcee the event. At the opening, NMBWC President Kathy Heagen will award the club’s Purses with Purpose Inspiration Award for women exemplifying inspirational initiatives. The funds raised from this event directly benefit organizations supporting youth, children, women and others facing hardships in our community. A portion of the proceeds is designated to domestic violence initiatives and scholarships for North Myrtle Beach High School Seniors. Marina Inn, Grande Dunes, 8121 Amalfi Place. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. $75. www.northmyrtlebeachwomansclub.org