Advisory Committee Members Needed

The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop is open Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Masks are required, and only credit card payments are currently accepted. The shop is located in White Horse Park next to the Ocean Pines Administration Building.

The Shepherd's Nook and Flea Market at the Community Church at Ocean Pines and Sarah's Pantry are open. All facilities require that masks be worn inside. The Nook will be restricted to 8 customers entering at a time and the flea market will be limited to 5 customers at a time. The direct phone number for the Nook and Sarah's Pantry is 410-641-8392. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club are asking local anglers to log and submit their catch data, to help improve statistics that govern recreational fishing. To view the form, visit https://fishinoc.com/fish-data.

Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. All you can eat. Masks required when walking around. Call 410-524-7994 for more information.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach this state-mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course online. The course is required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972 but is beneficial for all boaters. Besides Maryland boating regulations, learn about safely navigating and piloting local Ocean City waters, basic nautical knots, trailering a boat, safety equipment and maintenance. Cost for the course is $20, which includes all course materials. To register, or if you have questions, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or cgauxoc@gmail.com.

Featuring table top decorations, linens and things, new and gently used clothing, gift/boutique table, "potpourri," ornaments, wreaths, trees, and children's table with books and toys. Located in the Shepherd's Nook parking lot at 11227 Race Track Road in Ocean Pines. Masks required as well as use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Rain date: Oct. 24.

Hosted by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Help support local bat populations by creating a warm, safe place for bats to live through the winter season. Participants will build and take home a four-chamber nursery bat house, which can accommodate a thousand or more bats. Information about local bat populations and the importance of bat houses will also be provided. $80 registration fee. Email cjoiner@mdcoastalbays.org to learn more or to register.

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold a Halloween-themed parade through Ocean Pines on Oct. 31 beginning at noon from the grass lot at the Veterans Memorial on Cathell Road. Classic cars, Jeep clubs, fire engines, and other local spooky vehicles will head north, ending up at White Horse Park. Vehicles are encouraged to decorate for the holiday. There is a $15 entrance fee per vehicle. For more information and to register, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-641-5306 or email info@oceanpinescahmber.org.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will collect coat donations from the public in the parking lot of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Coats will be delivered to The Joseph House for distribution to those in need. Donations of unwrapped toys will also be accepted and taken to Worcester County G.O.L.D.

Purchase tickets now through Dec. 31 for drawings to be held every evening in 2021. Tickets are $20 each and are valid for 365 drawings. Payouts are $20 per evening, except for special dates when winnings are $50-$250. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and youth programs. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member, or at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market, held Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in White Horse Park. Visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org or Facebook at Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City for more details.