North Myrtle Beach Events and Festivals - North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce - Cantata at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church

The Children's Museum of South Carolina introduces the arts and sciences to children of all ages. Exhibits include Bubble Mania, S.C. Fossil Hunt, Circuit Center, the Magic School Bus, Kidz Medical Center, USS Kids Afloat and Discovery Lab.

When | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM Hospice to train new volunteers

Mercy Hospice hosts a two-day, new volunteer training workshop. The workshop will also be Friday. Both days are required. Learn how to help make a difference in people's lives.

Stress and criminals

Crimes committed by returning Iraq war veterans have caught the attention - and sympathies - of lawmakers and veterans groups. California passed legislation in 2006, and at least four other states have drafted or considered laws to empower judges to send these veterans to treatment in lieu of prison because their crimes may be the byproduct of war.

But experts said that since crime is not a typical symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder, the crimes more likely were a product of their pasts than of the war. MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM/KICKS Variety of media at gallery

L.A. Studio & Gallery at The Market Common features the work of local artist Judith Barberino. Barberino presents a variety of subjects painted in pen and ink, watercolor, oils and acrylics.

When | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday WWW.MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM/KICKS Concert series

The Market Common launches its All American Concert Series with music such as popular Broadway hits and New Orleans-style jazz and blues performed by local bands. Sea Cruz performs tonight.

When | 7 p.m.