Happy New Year, Ocean Pines!
NEW! Begins Jan. 5
Indoor Farmers Market
The popular Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market moves inside for the winter! Shop for your favorite fresh produce, hand-crafted items and more Jan. 5 - March 9 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Northside Firehouse next to White Horse Park.  Read more about this week's market.
January 2019 Calendar
Board and Administration
The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through January 15, 2019. Area residents can drop off Christmas trees at area landfills at no cost. Read more.
The Ocean Pines Association has reported a POSITIVE operating fund variance for November of $21,634. Revenues were reported OVER budget by $53,375 and total expenses were over budget by ($31,741). Read more.
next week Budget Sessions
The Budget and Finance Advisory Committee will hold its annual Budget Sessions Jan. 7-9 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Community Center.
Upcoming Board Meetings:

Special Board Meeting
Saturday, January 5 at 8 a.m. at the Community Center


Ocean Pines Yacht Club
Updated Hours of Operation:
CLOSED Jan. 2-31
REOPENS Feb. 1 for BIG FOOTBALL PARTY with Specials
www.OPYachtClub.com
Bryan Clark Returns Feb. 17:
 A romantic evening of live music, great food and happy hour prices. Make your reservations today! Read more.
Ocean Pines Aquatics
Sports Core Pool
Year-Round Indoor Heated Public Pool
Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5pm
fun! special events in 2019
The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department is encouraging area residents and guests to kick off 2019 at two family-friendly special events in January!
Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks
Full Body Sculpt | now - Jan. 23| Click for more.
Dance Classes, Jan. 8
Learn easy dance moves at classes with new sessions starting Jan. 8 at the Community Center. Line Dancing begins at 5:30 p.m.; Hand Dancing, Easy Swing & Ballroom Dancing begins at 7:15 p.m. Call 410-641-7052 for more information or to register!
Hockey Game, Feb. 24
See the 2018 Stanley Cup Champions, the Washington Capitals, play the New York Rangers! Tickets are in Section 428 between Rows H-M. Tickets are $95/pp and include a Caps T-Shirt. Open to public. Read more.
Ocean Pines Racquet Sports
Ask about our combo rate for all 3 sports!
Pickleball * Platform Tennis * Tennis
new schedule! Indoor Pickleball in Ocean Pines
New winter indoor pickleball drop-in times have started! Join us at the Community Center gym Tuesdays 7-9:30 p.m., Thursdays 1:30-4:30 p.m., Fridays 1:30-5 p.m. and select Sundays 1:30-5:30 p.m. Just $5 per person or free for Ocean Pines pickleball members. Click here for a complete schedule.
Ocean Pines Golf
Winter Rates at Ocean Pines Golf Club
Enjoy the lowest prices of the year at Ocean Pines Golf Club!

$30 for 18 holes
$20 for 9 holes

Call 410-641-6057 or visit OceanPinesGolf.org
Community & Organization News
The ladies of "Books By the Bay" book club held their holiday luncheon at the Inn on the Ocean on the boardwalk in Ocean City on Dec. 20.


The Pine'eer Craft Club held its annual Installation of Officers Luncheon at the Captain's Table in Ocean City on Dec. 15. Pictured are the newly installed officers, from left to right: President Sharon Puser, Recording Secretary Linda Brindley, Assist. Shop Manager Ginger McGovern, Shop Manager Jeannette Rembach, Treasurer Jane Walnik, Assist. Shop Treasurer Barbara Stillwell, Shop Treasurer Carol Quinto, Corresponding Secretary Barb O'Connor


Upcoming Events/Meetings:
AARP Meeting: Jan. 7 at the Community Center Assateague Room. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Social time is 9:30 a.m. This month's guest speaker will be Claude Lewis, who will speak about the role of an ombudsman. Bring a friend or neighbor!  

Jan. 1-29: Art Exhibits “Artist’s Choice” and “Shared Visions.” Opening reception Jan. 4, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 410-524-9433, artleagueofoceancity.org.