Every Monday - Delmarva Chorus Meeting
7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.
Second Monday Of Month - Ocean Pines Camera Club
7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome.
Every Wednesday of the Month October-May, Free Dance Lessons in September - Pine Steppers
Fun, exercise and fellowship with the Pine Steppers Square Dance Club. Free lessons are offered in September from 7-9 p.m. The group dances every Wednesday October through May. For more information, call 908-229-8799 or email barbcroos@gmail.com.
Every Friday - BINGO with the Knights of Columbus
Doors open at 5 p.m.; BINGO starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Pay out of over $1,000 a night plus a chance to win the weekly $1,000 big-jackpot game. Call 410-524-7994 for questions.
Now Through September 30 - The Parke Community Garage Sale Registration
The Parke community's fall garage sale will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 7:30 a.m.-noon with a rain date planned for Sunday, October 6. To participate, registration is required at the Clubhouse. A $1 fee is required to cover the cost of maps and signs posted throughout the community. The Parke HOA rules state that anyone moving in or out may conduct an individual garage sale. For all other residents, you may participate in the community's semi-annual garage sales. For questions, contact Diane McGraw at 410-208-2569 or mcgrawdb@mchsi.com.
September 16 - Ocean Pines Players "Salute to Elton John" / 7 p.m.
The program of almost two dozen songs includes Academy Award-winning songs "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Hakuna Matata" and "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King" and favorites such as "Rocket Man," "Yellow Brick Road" and "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart." The show will be performed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Ocean City. Tickets are $14 and may be purchased at the door. For more information, call Ed Pinot at 703-901-5544.
September 18-21 - Paint Berlin
Local artists will have the option to paint at several locations in the area, including Whitehorse Park, the Ocean Pines Community Center, the Whitehorse Park boat ramp and trails, Ocean Pines Golf Club, Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Pintail Park, the Worcester County Veterans Memorial and the Ocean Pines library. A "wet paint" sale, reception and awards will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on September 21.
September 25 - Worcester County Health Fair / 3-6 p.m.
This event, held at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, is free and open to the public. Visit with local health professionals and vendors who will provide information about mental, physical and spiritual health. Contact Mike Hedlesky at 410-632-2144 ext. 2509 or mhedlesky@co.worcester.md.us for more information.
September 25 - Blues on the Bay / 6 p.m.
This event to benefit patients in need at Coastal Hospice's Macky & Pan Stansell House will be held at Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill in Ocean City. $75 per person includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres and live music by Everett Spells. RSVP online at https://coastalhospice.org/event/blues-on-the-bay by September 20.
September 26 - "River of Hope" Garden Dedication / 5- 7 p.m.
The Atlantic Club and WACS invites you to an open house at 11827 Ocean Gateway in Ocean City and to celebrate "Worcester Goes Purple." Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP by September 20 to Debbie Smullen at 410-870-5161.
September 26 - Republican Women of Worcester County Luncheon / 11 a.m.
The Republican Women of Worcester County will hold its September luncheon meeting at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The guest speaker will be a representative from the Census Bureau. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 11 a.m. The cost of the luncheon is $20 per person. To make reservations or for more information, contact Ann Lutz at annlutz60@gmail.com or 410-208-9767. Reservations are due by September 17.
September 28 - Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Household hazardous waste will be collected at Showell Elementary School on Racetrack Road. Items to be collected include computers and laptops (no other electronics will be accepted), gasoline, gas/oil mixtures, fuels, acids, cleaners, solvents, automotive fluids, bleach, ammonia, pool chemicals, pesticides, dark room supplies, CFL light bulbs, batteries, insecticides, herbicides, oil-based paints, thinners, turpentine, wood preservatives, wood strippers, etc. For more information, please contact Recycling Manager Mike McClung at 410-632-3177 ext. 2405 or mmcclung@co.worcester.md.us.
September 29 - Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra / 3 p.m.
The first performance of the 2019-2020 season, "From Movie Themes to Classics," will be held at the Ocean City Convention Center. It will feature "Mission Impossible Variations," "Mandolin Concerto" (with guest artist Vincent Beer-Demander) and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7." Tickets are available online at midatlanticsymphony.org or by calling 888-846-8600.
September 30 - Delmarva Chorus Guest Night / 7-9 p.m.
The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women of all ages to attend the Guest Night/Membership Drive at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Spend an evening singing and meeting new friends. Homemade refreshments will be served. The Delmarva Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who gather together in celebration of the American art form known as acapella singing in the barbershop style of harmony.
For more information, contact Mary Costabile at 410-208-4009.
October 3 - Women's Club of Ocean Pines Meeting / 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Worcester County Judge Cheryl Jacobs will discus the functions of the Orphan's Court and the general division of the court system at this monthly meeting at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Social time will begin before the meeting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Donna McCracken at 410-641-6163 or mccrackendl@verizon.net.
October 12 - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast / 8-11 a.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will serve a traditional pancake breakfast at the Ocean Pines Community Center. $7 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit the youth of our community.
October 12 - Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department Truck Raffle Drawing
Win a 2019 Chevy Silverado! Tickets may be purchased in person and by mail at the South Side Fire Department at 911 Ocean Parkway for $20 each or 3 for $50. Or purchase online at www.OPVFD.com or by phone at 410-641-8272.
October 16 - Ocean Pines Boat Club General Meeting / 7 p.m.
The speaker at the meeting, held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, will be from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. The topic will be civil response to active shooter events, also known as CRASE. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat at 410-208-6933.
October 21 - 11th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon / 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County, this year's luncheon will honor "Women Who Changed the World" at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City. Fashions provided by "The Dressing Room" in Salisbury. Local vendors, mystery envelopes, lucky surprise boxes and more. $35 per person. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; program begins at 11:30 a.m. The deadline for reservations is October 15. Contact Jean Delcher at 410-641-8927 for more information or to make reservations.
November 2 - Winter Wonderland Holiday Artisan and Craft Fair / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This festival, hosted by the Pine'eer Craft Club, features local and regional artisans selling handcrafted items. Homemade goodies, including cookies, cakes, candy and breads, will also be for sale at reasonable prices, and the Kiwanis will serve breakfast and lunch items.
November 10 - Polish Club 20th Anniversary Celebration & Veterans Day Memorial / 1-5 p.m.
This event, hosted by The Polish Club of Delmarva, will be held at the Ocean City Elks Lodge, 12708 Sinepuxent Avenue in Ocean City. It will feature polka-American variety music by "Joy" Trio of Maryland and a hot platter and dessert by Surf's Edge. Tickets are $25 per person.
January 1 - Atlantic General Hospital's 25th Annual Penguin Swim
Register and begin fundraising today! Go to AGHpenguinswim.org. Incentive prizes will be awarded based upon the teams' fundraising efforts. All money raised benefits Atlantic General Hospital.
