The North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club is excited to present their annual Purses with Purpose event. This charity event collects purses and handbags from celebrities, local personalities and professionals and auctions them in both live and silent auctions. Money raised from the event benefit local charities like the North Strand Housing Shelter, Helping Hands, NMB Humane Society, Center for Women and Children, Sea Haven and Teen Angels, in addition to funding scholarships to NMB High School students.

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, 8121 Amalfi Pl. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. $70. (843) 450-4001, www.northmyrtlebeachwomansclub.org