Celebrate the Beginning of Summer in
Ocean Pines, Maryland!
splash! Ocean Pines Outdoor Pools Open for the Season
Ocean Pines's outdoor pools, including the Oasis Pool, Mumford's Landing Pool, Beach Club Pool and Swim & Racquet Club Pool, open for the season beginning Saturday, May 25. Click here for hours.
Monday! Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 27
The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation invites all to attend its annual ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony will be held Monday, May 27. Read more.
hot rods! Classic Car Show
The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce brings back its Classic Car Show on Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Food, Kona Ice, a bounce house and more! (To be added to the Chamber's email and newsletter contact list, email info@oceanpineschamber.org.)
surf's up! Ocean Pines Beach Club Opens this Weekend
Sun, sand, surf and beach-worthy eats and drinks kick in for the season at the Ocean Pines Beach Club starting Friday, May 24! The Beach Club will be open daily from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please note that the Beach Club will be closed May 28-29 for construction.
May 2019 Calendar
Board and Association
Candidates for 2019-20 Board of Directors Announced

The Ocean Pines Association has announced the names of eight candidates who are eligible for election to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors for 2019-20.

The candidates, in alphabetical order, are Cynthia L. Bartolomeo, Paula Roberson Gray, Tom Janasek, Shawn Kotwica, Larry Perrone, Camilla J. Rogers, Hans Edward Solum, Jr. and Gregory Turner. Read more.
Demolition of Golf Clubhouse Underway
The first visible signs of the replacement of the clubhouse at Ocean Pines Golf Club were seen last Thursday as demolition of the building began.
Plans for Police Station Addition Released
The Board of Directors has released the first draft of the architectural plans for the addition to the community’s administration building that will house the Ocean Pines Police Department.
Roundabout Plans Shared
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has shared plans for the proposed single lane roundabout at Ocean Parkway at the north gate entrance in Ocean Pines. Read more.
Board Director Esther Diller Resigns
The Ocean Pines Board of Directors has announced the resignation of Board Director Esther Diller. The Board will meet soon to address the resignation and to fill the vacant position.
Opening of Bids
Bids received for the new Pine'eer Craft Building will be opened at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 24.
Projects in the Pines
Director of Operations Colby Phillips provides an update on projects in the Ocean Pines community.
Road Striping
The Maryland Department of Transportation will conduct road striping on MD 90 and MD 589 May 21-22.
Upcoming Board Meetings:
Ocean Pines Regular Board Meeting
Saturday, June 1 at 9am, Community Center
Dine in Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines Yacht Club
Restaurant OPEN DAILY
11am-11pm
Tiki Bar OPEN DAILY
3PM

The Luau Party on May 19
was HOT!
A huge crowd came out for a Polynesian buffet and entertainment with fire and hula dancers. Summer 2019 is going to be sizzling!

Summer 2019 Menu
Try our Wedge Salad or Crab Cobb Salad!
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Community & Organization News
"The Books by the Bay" book club enjoyed lunch and held its monthly meeting on May 9 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

Pine Tones Chorus Concert
The Pine Tones Chorus will hold its spring concert on Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at the Community Church at Ocean Pines. Tickets for the event are $10, payable at the door. Read more.
Senior Living Expo in Ocean Pines Seeks Vendors
Everything seniors need to have an active and healthy life here on the Shore! Vendor spaces are available for $75 for Ocean Pines Chamber partners, $100 for non-Ocean Pines Chamber partners and $35 for community groups. Read more.
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
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.

Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club
10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome.

May 20: The next meeting of the Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County will be on Monday, May 20 at the Ocean Pines Community Center in Ocean Pines. Our speaker will be Wendy Myers, Executive Director of the Cricket Center of Worcester County, the county's only Child Advocacy Center. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. Food donations for local food banks are always welcome.

May 23: The Republican Women of Worcester County will hold their May luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 23 at the Ocean 13 restaurant on the Boardwalk at 13th Street in Ocean City. The guest speaker will be Cindy Ostrowski, board director, who will talk about the many programs available including counseling, youth programs, CASA and career assistance. The cost is $20 per person. For information, please contact Ann Lutz at annlutz60@gmail.com or 410-208-9767.

June 6: Enjoy a day of fun and friendship at the Women’s Club Game Party on Thursday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City. For reservations, contact Kay Hickman at 410-600-0552, 443-397-6121 or soonerkay@gmail.com.

June 13: Ocean Pines Garden Club Garden Tour / 9 a.m. - noon: Tickets for the luncheon and tour are $35; tickets for the tour only are $15. Tour tickets may be purchased at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club at the event on June 13. Reservations for lunch (fish tacos, hot chicken sandwich or strawberry salad and tomato basil soup) should be made by May 30. Please mail checks payable to OPGC to 29 Wood Duck Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. Call Marian Bickerstaff at 410-208-2508 for more information.