Try Your Hand at Three Racquet Sports in Ocean Pines!

Ocean Pines serves up a variety of great events & sports:

join the fun! Pickleball Open to the Public! Outdoors: Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex 11443 Manklin Creek Rd., Ocean Pines Indoors: Ocean Pines Community Center 235 Ocean Pkwy., Ocean Pines PLAY YEAR-ROUND: Open to all skill levels, pickleball is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn game. It's a great source of exercise and friendly competition! FREE EQUIPMENT: Paddles & balls are available to use at the Community Center. Check out equipment when you sign in to play!

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50th Anniversary Celebration

50th Anniversary Events March 24- Anniversary License Plate Raffle/Auction Event RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE June 2- Anniversary Parade/ Community Day - Register June 30- Anniversary Golf Tournament- SOLD OUT July 4- Anniversary 5k Run/Celebration July 22- Anniversary Beach Bash Aug. 11- Annual Meeting/ Time Capsule/ Cocktail Party Aug. 18- Anniversary Racquet Tournament Aug. 25- Anniversary Boat Parade

Sign Up to Volunteer We invite you to join the anniversary celebration as a volunteer! Are you interested? EMAIL INFO@OCEANPINES.ORG

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Board and Administration

Slippery Roads: Ocean Pines Public Works spread sand on portions of Ocean Parkway toward the South Gate on Friday, Feb. 23 after a truck spilled fuel on roadways. Route 589 and Route 50 west were also affected. The roads are safe for travel and Public Works is cleaning up the sand, but some will remain to help prevent slippery conditions. Read more. Raffle tickets for the Ocean Pines license plates are $50 each and can be purchased at the Administration Building, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Proceeds from the sale of these plates will support the police department. Read more.

Pet Clean Up With spring getting closer and temperatures getting warmer, more Ocean Pines residents will be out walking and enjoying the weather. If you're a dog owner, please remember to pick up after your pet. Not only is cleaning up after your dog the law in Worcester County, it helps keeps our water, properties and residents safe from pollution and disease. Thanks in advance for your cooperation! Click here to read more.

Watch the February 25 Regular Board Meeting View the Regular Board Meeting held Sunday, February 25 at 12pm at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Click here to view all Board meetings.

Regular Board Meeting , March 29 at 7 pm, Community Center Regular Board Meeting , April 28 at 10 am, Community Center Regular Board Meeting , May 24 at 7 pm, Community Center Regular Board Meeting , June 23 at 10 am, Community Center Regular Board Meeting , July 27 at 10 am, Community Center

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Police Department

For non-emergencies, call 410-641-7747. For emergencies, dial 911. Chief David C. Massey, Ed.D. Ocean Pines Police Department Now Hiring The OPPD is accepting applications for mid-shift and midnight dispatcher positions.  Click here for more information.

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The Tern Grille

Tern Grille Opens for Winter 100 Clubhouse Dr., Ocean Pines Friday - 4pm-9pm; Prime Rib Night! Saturday - 4pm-9pm Sunday - 9am-9pm; Breakfast Buffet - 9am-12pm Click to view the menu.

Ocean Pines Aquatics

Sports Core Pool, 11144 Cathell Rd, Ocean Pines, MD 410.641.5255

Swimming is a great form of exercise & has a ton of health benefits. Stop by the Sports Core Pool for laps or for a class!

Water Aerobics now through April 5 Tues/Thurs at 5:15pm This fun, energetic exercise program will give you results but isn’t too hard on your body. Aquatic exercise not only enhances your cardiovascular fitness, it can improve muscular endurance & overall strength without the impact of floor work. Class is set to music! Call 410.641.5255 to register.

WET WORKS now through March 23 Mon/Wed/Fri at 9:30 -10:20am now through March 22 Tues/Thurs at 9:30 - 10:20am This is a really fun & very active water exercise. Whole-body workout using kickboards, noodles, barbells & stretch cords. Men welcome & wanted. For more info, call the Sports Core Pool at 410.641.5255.

Creaky Joints now through March 23, Mon/Wed/Fri at 11-11:50am now through March 22, Tues/Thurs at 11-11:50am These classes focus on working all of your joints, balance and flexibility. It's perfect for those with arthritis or muscular disorders that impair movement. Drop in! For more info, call the Sports Core Pool at 410.641.5255.

new! PERSONAL TRAINING IN THE WATER Kids, Teens & Adults Schedule your one-on-one training session with certified trainer Jen Kukel. She has won Coastal Style Magazine’s Best Personal Trainer 3 years in a row! Customized for every person’s needs & using weights, bikes, treadmills & trampolines – all in the water! For more info, call the Sports Core Pool at 410.641.5255.

Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks

SU at the Beach "Creativity & the Craft of Writing - Feb. 27 at 9am SU at the Beach "Writing Your Memoir" - Mar. 1 at 9am Heartsaver CPR with AED Training - Mar. 8 at 6pm

Click for More Info vacation package! TRAVEL TO IRELAND Book Now & Save $150 Per Person 8 Days ● 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Information Presentation : Feb. 28 at 6pm Travel with Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks and experience the taste of Ireland. The North Atlantic island drips with mystery, drawing you in for a closer look and then surprising you. Sip a pint in a pub that's whirling with playful conversation and exhilarating traditional Irish music. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Baltimore Washington Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers For more information contact Debbie Donahue, Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks (410)641-7052, ddonahue@oceanpines.org

Call Molly Riordan at 410-543-6090 or email mkriordan@salisbury.edu to register. SU at the Beach! Beyond the Box Scores: Current Issues in Sport Communication Join SU Associate Professor of Journalism Dr. David Burns at the Ocean Pines Community Center for a 5-week series on current issues in sports communication. WHEN: WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 14, 18, APRIL 4, 18, 25, MAY 9 at 4-5:30pm FEE: $35

Call 410.641.7052 to register. register now! T-Ball T-ball is designed to provide children with the basics of baseball and softball. Participants will learn how to hit, run, play defense and throw using a specially made ball designed to prevent injuries. Three team practices will be followed by three games. Volunteers and team sponsors needed! AGES: 4-6 (Boys & Girls) WHEN: SATURDAYS, APRIL 7 - MAY 12 at 10am-12pm NO. OF CLASSES: 6 (6 weeks) FEE: $40 OP Residents / $50 Non-Residents

Call 410.641.7052 to register. register now! Spring Kickball Co-Ed League Ocean Pines kickball is back! This co-ed league is open to adults 18 years and older. Game times will be 6pm, 7pm and 8pm as needed. A team rep meeting will be held on April 3 at 6pm at the Community Center. AGES: 18 & Up WHEN: TUESDAYS, starting APRIL 17 at 6-10pm FEE: $300 per team

Ocean Pines Racquet Sports

Pickleball

Platform Tennis

Tennis

Looking for a Winter Activity? Try Platform Tennis in Ocean Pines Open to the public. Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines Meet your instructor on the courts every Saturday at noon and sign up for your free lessons and 30-day trial. Questions – email jimisfreeman@verizon.net.

FREE Indoor Ocean Pines Pickleball Clinic March 2, 5-6pm Ocean Pines Community Center To register, email John Hanberry @jhanberry@comcast.net. Stay after the clinic and practice - the gym will be open until 8:30pm for drop-in. Extra Paddles Available for OP Indoor Pickleball! For beginners or visitors who may need to "borrow" a paddle for the day. Sign out a paddle at the front desk. Indoor Drop-In at the Community Center: (2 courts) • Sundays, March 4 & 18, 1:30-5:30pm  • Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm • Thursdays, 1:30-4:30pm • Fridays, 1:30-8:30pm • New Lower Fees: $2 Member; $3 Non-Member Resident; $5 Non-Resident • "Random" Drop-in times @ $3/player to be announced.

Calling all Pickleball, Tennis and Platform Tennis Players!  Come celebrate and support our racquet sports by joining the “racquet sports unit” in the 50th Anniversary Parade. Save the Date! June 2 at 10am Ocean Pines 50th Anniversary Celebration Parade Carol Ludwig, Parade Coordinator The "racquet sports unit" will be energized and led by the respected choreographer Terri Westbrook, whom many of us know! To participate, there is one required rehearsal. The parade itself is 2 miles long. Reserve your spot: Contact Teri Westbrook no later than April 1 if you wish to be added to the list for the rehearsal and the parade, or have additional questions! Cell/text 703-898-3151 OR email: Teri_westbrook@comcast.net

Ocean Pines Golf

register now! Junior Camps June 25-28, 2018, $130 per golfer, per session Pay and reserve your spot online. Then complete the 2018 Junior Golf Camp Registration Form and submit it to the Golf Shop prior to the first day of camp. Read more.

Farmers & Artisans Market

popular! Market Seeks Vendors Join the largest Farmers & Artisans Market It is a community-based, family-friendly and pet-friendly year-round market that offers the freshest produce & locally sourced foods along with unique jewelry, beading, metalwork, photography, carved wood pieces, textiles and much more! View the application.

Community & Organization News

Ocean City Power Squadron: Pictured are Past Commanders of the Ocean City Power Squadron at the election of New Bridge Officers on Feb. 23 for the year 2018 – 2019. The election was held on “Founders Day,” which celebrates the anniversary of the United States Power Squadron, founded in 1914, and the local unit Ocean City Power Squadron, founded in 1981. Pictured from left to right are Frederick F. Stiehl, Wallace J. Stevenson, William E. Killinger, Peter M. Fox, Antonino G. Curro, John W. Tellman, Morton N. Brown, D/C C.M. Kohlenberg, John Hess and Stuart C. Glassman.

Pines Pride Bob Grimm captured a cormorant and heron having a territorial disagreement on this pier on Manklin Creek in Ocean Pines.

Republican Women of Worcester County The Republican Women of Worcester County celebrated President's Day at their luncheon meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Ropewalk Restaurant in Ocean City.  Pictured left to right are MDGOP Political Director Patrick O'Keefe, President of the RWWC Beth Rodier and Grant Helvey, chair of the Worcester County Republican Central Committee.

Upcoming Events/Meetings:

March 3: First Saturday Writers Group 10 a.m.-noon. Berlin branch, Worcester County Library. Anyone interested in writing is invited to join the group and share a story, poem or essay or just come and enjoy listening to others. This is a free activity. New members are always welcome. The group is comprised of amateur as well as professional, published writers willing to share their knowledge and offer tips on being creative with words. March 9: Free Pickleball Clinic 5-6 pm. Ocean Pines Pickleball Club in conjunction with the Ocean Pines Community Center. Beginners clinics. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Ocean Pines also offering free week of drop-in time following the clinic (Friday through Thursday). Registration: 703-598-6119 or jhanberry@comcast.net. March 10: Ocean Pines Anglers Club 9:30am at the Ocean Pines library. The speaker will be Bryan Mullins, who focuses on using technology to improve fishing success. Bryan will be accompanied by his wife, Mary, to present “Beautiful Ocean City” -- a short video showing amazing scenes of the Ocean City area during fishing trips. Then they will show lures and set ups that anglers can use when they fish for flounder this spring. Bryan will also briefly go over some fishing locations based on his research, which should give attendees what they need to be successful when the fish arrive around April. All are welcome. March 10: OCVFC Ladies Auxiliary Quarter Auction Doors open at 5 pm., auction from 6-9 pm. OCFD Headquarters, 1409 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, second floor. Family-friendly event. More than 100 auction items, raffles, food and door prizes. Advance admission: $5; at the door: $7. Includes one paddle and door prize ticket. Proceeds go toward the fire company, cadets and scholarships. 609-412-0778 or 443-365-0637. March 12: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 pm. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot on the Saturday following each meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members always welcome. Meets second Monday of each month. March 22: Republican Women of Worcester County The RWCC will hold a a special March Dinner Meeting at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. The speaker will be Nicolee Ambrose, a Republican grassroots activist, political commentator and statewide elected Republican National Committeewoman for Maryland. Ambrose represents Maryland to the Republican National Committee, where she is one of three votes from Maryland on issues deciding the future of the national Republican Party. The cost is $40 per person and there is a choice of crab cake or filet mignon. Doors open at 5:30pm; dinner served at 6:30pm. Seating is limited. For reservations or information, please contact Ann Lutz at annlutz60@gmail.com or at 410-208-9767.