Explore Endless Enchantment in Ocean Pines, Md.
just added! Baby & Me Swim Lesson Starts Feb. 23 at 9am 
If you'd like to introduce your baby ages 6-14 months to the water, sign up for this newly added class! The 6-week session is $67 for OP swim members, $75 for Ocean Pines residents and $85 for non-residents.
this weekend! Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market
The winter market will run each Saturday, now until March 9 from 9 a.m. – noon, at the Northside Fire House next to White Horse Park, at 234 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. “The market and its customers are appreciative of the OPVFD," said market manager D. Bean.  Read more.
February 2019 Calendar
Board and Administration
just released! A 2018 year-end report recently released by the Ocean Pines Police Department reveals a decrease in crime. Read more.
summer jobs! Explore a range of summer jobs at the 2019 Ocean Pines Summer Job Fair on Saturday, March 23. Read more.
watch! Feb. 2 Public Hearing Video Uploaded to Internet
The Feb. 2 public hearing. View the Public Hearing Video .

As for the Feb. 9 Meeting, it is still uploading to the OPA YouTube Channel and will be public Tuesday.
now online! Association Announces Release of Winter Newsletter, Now Online
The Ocean Pines Association publishes a quarterly newsletter that is now available online for you all to enjoy.
Upcoming Board Meetings:
Regular Board Meeting
Feb. 16, 9AM, Community Center
Dine in Ocean Pines
hours! Ocean Pines Yacht Club
OPEN Thursday - Sunday
11am-11pm

sweetheart dinner! Valentine's Day Dinner Specials, Feb. 14
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than surprising your sweetie with an intimate dinner at our waterfront romantic restaurant in Ocean Pines? Take in the romance of the Isle of Wight Bay with a picturesque view of the Ocean Pines Marina from the intimate dining area of the Yacht Club .  Read more.

RSVP for Bryan Clark, Feb. 17
Dinner & a live performance by the one and only Bryan Clark. Doors open at 5:30pm; Dinner is served at 6pm; and the performance is 7pm. Read more.
Community & Organization News
Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Members Represent at OC Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Ocean Pines Marketing & PR Director Denise Sawyer and members of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce attended the Ocean City Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at the Clarion Fountainbleau Hotel. The speaker this year is David Akers, a former American football placekicker, having played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions.
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
Feb. 14: Ocean Pines Garden Club
10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Speaker: Catherine from Roots Landscaping will give a presentation on air plants and a demonstration on how to create an air plant terrarium. Visitors and new members welcome. Club meets second Thursday of each month.

Feb 17, from 1 – 5 pm - St. Paul’s by-the-Sea/Authentic Italian Dinner: For more information call the church office at 410-289-3453 or by email at office@stpaulsbythesea.org or call 410-641-8171.

Feb. 18: Democratic Women’s Club Of Worcester County, 9:30 a.m.: coffee/conversation; 10 a.m.: meeting. Ocean Pines Community Center. Speaker: Assateague Coastkeeper and Executive Director of Assateague Coastal Trust Kathy Phillips. discussing legislative priorities for 2019. Donations welcome of non-perishable food items, paper goods, grocery gift cards for local food bank.

February 18: Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County, 9:30am: at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Come at 9:30 for coffee and conversation. Our speaker will begin at 10:00 a.m. This month they welcome Kathy Phillips, Assateague Coastkeeper and Executive Director of the Assateague Coastal Trust. She will be presenting legislative priorities for 2019, including the Community Healthy Air Act and the Maryland Green Amendment

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. Meets second Monday of each month.

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation
Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443-373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mac Center, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocomoke branch library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Appointment: 443-373-2667.

Feb. 21: Pine’eer Craft Club Meeting, 9:45 a.m.: refreshments; 10 a.m.: business meeting. Ocean Pines Community Center. Project TBA. All are welcome.

Feb. 23: Winter Pancake Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs. orange juice, coffee, tea. Tickets: Adults, $6; under 12, $3; under 5, free. Carry-out also available. Tickets: See any Kiwanis member of call 410-208-6719. Same price at the door. Proceeds benefit youth of the community.

March 5, 5-7:30pm: Job Fair Preparation Workshop: Do you want to attend a Job Fair or apply for a job but have no idea how to prepare? Our workshop will give you the tools you need to succeed! Worcester Youth & Family 124 North Main St. Berilin, MD, Call 410-641-4598