Red, White & Boom Week-Long Celebration
in Ocean Pines, Maryland
join us! July 4th 5K Race in Ocean Pines - 8 a.m. Start
Ocean Pines residents and nonresidents are invited to an annual tribute to the Stars and Stripes in the annual Freedom 5K Race (50th Anniversary Edition) along a scenic route around the South Gate Pond.
Register the day of the event for $35.
free games! July 4th Carnival Celebration- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The event will feature a DJ, water slides, moon-bounces, carnival games, pony rides, refreshments and more. Carnival games will be free. This event is also open to the public.
must-see! July 4th Fireworks Show - at Dusk
At dusk, a grand fireworks display will illuminate the sky above Ocean Pines near Showell Park on Racetrack Road. As a reminder, parking will not be allowed along the shoulder of Route 589 and Beauchamp Road in Ocean Pines.
July 4th market! This Week at the Farmers & Artisans Market
It's red, white and bloom at the market. Plan to spend your Wednesday morning at White Horse Park. You’ll find plenty of locally grown produce, Maryland crabs and seafood, baked goods, and handmade artisan items. Click here to read more.
July 2018 Calendar
Board and Administration
new! Bulkhead Replacement Program Underway
According to a statement released by Ocean Pines General Manager John Bailey, the Ocean Pines annual bulkhead replacement program is back underway after a two-year delay in the program. Read more.
video! Candidates' Forum
(audio has been amplified)
The Ocean Pines Elections Committee held a Board of Directors Election Candidates Forum at the Yacht Club. Membership and local media were in attendance to hear from the candidates on several topical subjects. Watch view
Canada Geese in Ocean Pines
The Ocean Pines Association contracted with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS) for the removal of resident Canada geese as a part of the USDA’s wildlife damage management project. Read more.
new! Special Board Meeting, July 6 at 9am, Community Center Link to Agenda
new date! Work Session, July 13 at 9am, Community Center Link to Agenda
Regular Board Meeting , July 27 at 10 am, Community Center
Annual Meeting of Membership , Aug. 11 at 10 am, Community Center
50th Anniversary
Anniversary History Panel
Ocean Pines 50th Anniversary Committee will host a panel discussion, titled “Timeless Tides: The Ocean Pines History Panel,” on July 12 at 3 p.m. the Community Center.
Ocean Pines License Plate
Purchase an Ocean Pines, Maryland license plate at your local MVA office, for only $25. Note: applications of good-standing home owners or tenants  must be approved by the Ocean Pines Association.
50th Anniversary Diamond Sponsor
Ocean Pines Yacht Club
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon. - Sat. : 11am- Close
Sunday 10am- Close
3pm - 6pm (Happy Hour) DAILY
11am- Close (Tiki Bar) DAILY
Sunday Brunch Buffet 10am-2pm!
FULL-HOUSE: Weekends at the Yacht Club have been attracting huge crowds. Folks are taking in the sounds of summer while overlooking the bay with a cold beverage in hand. Visit us this week for five days of live music and daily happy hour from 3- 6pm. Bring your family and friends!

MENU HIGHLIGHT: Try the MARGHERITA FLATBREAD- sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese
Ocean Pines Beach Club
Put Your Feet in the Sand or the Pool, Your Choice!
The new menu is tasty. The staff is friendly. And the views, under a blue sky, are priceless. Visit us 11am- 6pm daily.
Ocean Pines Aquatics
Aqua Yoga at Beach Club
Join certified yoga instructor Chrissy Ehrhart Wednesdays & Fridays July 11 - Aug 17 from 8-8:45 am. This is a low-impact aquatic class and a perfect way to start the day! Call 410-641-5255 to register! Open to public! 
register! Summer Swim Lessons
Now is a perfect time to make sure your kids are safe with summer swim lessons! Call 410-641-5255 to sign up and reserve your spot before they fill up!

Kayaking in Ocean Pines, Md
Kayaking is for anybody looking for an opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors. When it comes down to the essential reason why people kayak it all comes back to this one reason: paddling a kayak is fun! Plus, kayaking is indeed great exercise. Open to the public.  See rates and locations.
NEW! AT OCEAN PINES' POOLS
Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks
register now! Not Your Typical Camp - Lasting Experience
This camp is filled with hands-on, environmental activities in and around our Coastal Bays. Campers will spend one day kayaking on the St. Martin River, participate in critter sampling and nature art. Click here to read more.
free! Movies in the Park
July 2 - Coco (2017), 8pm
July 9 - I Shrunk the Kids (1989), 8pm
July 16 - Captain Underpants (2017), 8pm
fun! Wednesday Family Fun Nights at Oasis Pool
June 20 – Aug 22 • 6–8pm
(No event on July 4th) Every Wednesday, the Oasis Pool transforms into a wave of fun for the young & young at heart! Enjoy plenty of family fun as a DJs fill the air with the sounds of summer. Learn More
free! Concerts in the Park
July 5 - Belle Tones, 7-9pm
July 12 - Elvis, 7-9pm
camp! BEACH BODY BOARDING
boys and girls ages 7-15
Instructed by professional body boarder and two-time winner of the US National Pro Tour, Brian Stoehr. Participants will learn basic and advanced skills, important information on surf awareness, valuable safety tips while in the water, wet suit information and more! Read more.
Ocean Pines Racquet Sports
PLAY 3 & SAVE! Ask about our combo rate
for all 3 sports!
free! Free Pickleball Referee Training, July 11th, 1-5pm
This is a great opportunity for you to support this wonderful sport that we all love. We need knowledgeable referees in order to promote tournaments and offer fair play. Referees are crucial in sanctioned events and tremendously helpful in keeping tournaments on schedule.
free! 30-Day Platform Tennis Trial
Anyone looking for exercise, fresh air, friendly competition, all-year-round outdoor play & lots of social activities. Paddles & balls will be provided and sneakers are required. Contact Jim Freeman at jimisfreeman@verizon.net or call 215.704.4592.
new! Net Generation Tennis Camp
Join us this summer for total tennis fun! Our staff is experienced in working with young players of all skill levels, from beginner to NCAA collegiate players. Once enrolled in camp, each camper will be personally evaluated & placed into a group with similar ages & abilities. Campers will walk away with new tennis skills & the inspiration & self-confidence to continue to improve after camp.
Ocean Pines Golf
Junior Golfers Learn at OP Golf Club during Camp
Ocean Pines Golf Club hosted more than 30 junior golfers this week in the first of a series of sold-out camps that will be held throughout the summer. More than 120 total registered campers will participate in four camp sessions this summer. Click here to read more.
Photos from the Anniversary Tournament
Farmers & Artisans Market
help needed! Looking for Market Volunteers
A popular year-round farmers market that is deeply rooted in Worcester County sprouts a new seasonal mid-week market in Ocean Pines. Click to read more.

The Farmers & Artisans Market is sponsored by Neighborhood Sun, a community solar company.
Community & Organization News
Anniversary Chorus: Congrats to The 50th Anniversary Chorus for their performance on June 21, 2018. The special chorus was formed by the Delmarva Chorus who invited women of all ages to participate in this one time performance. Everyone involved truly enjoyed the camaraderie and the joy of singing. Happy Birthday, Ocean PInes!
RWW Meeting at Yacht Club
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Republican Women of Worcester County held their annual Red, White and Blue luncheon meeting at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Craig Wolf, candidate for Maryland Attorney General and he spoke to a room full of 95 attentive guests. 
Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/ Ocean City Hears from OPVFD
Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department Paramedic and President of the Worcester County Professional Firefighters Association Local #4916 Melissa Bragg gave a most interesting and informative presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City.
Historic Cottage & Lighthouse Tour 10/6/18
Historic Coastal Towns invites you to join us for the second annual Historic Cottages and Lighthouse Tour from 10am - 4pm

www.thequietresorts.com (Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce). Cost $25.
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
now-Sept. 24: Ocean Pines Plant Clinic-Ask A Master Gardener
1-4 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Offered by University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Free. Bring bagged samples and bug or other plant problems. 410-641-5570 or plantladyop@aol.com. Every Tuesday.

July 22: Ravens Roost 58 Crab Feast Fundraiser
All-you-can-eat crabs, steamed shrimp, fried chicken, corn, sides, draft beer, soda. Benefits local needy families during the holidays. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Buy tickets at 28th Street Pit and Pub or call 410-289-2020 or 410-916-4006.

June 24, June 26: Ocean Pines Players Open Auditions
2-5 p.m. June 24; 6-8 p.m. June 26. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Hwy. (across from Clarion), Ocean City. Seeking actors and singers of all ages for upcoming shows and cabarets. No experience necessary. Appointments encouraged but not necessary. 703-727-0528.

July 9: 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.

Kiwanis Opens Duck “Race” Season: Time for the ducks! Kiwanis begins their “Duck Race” season by selling $5 entries for the August 24th race to benefit Kiwanis Children’s programs like scholarships and student leadership clubs in local schools. Buy tickets NOW and until the race. Win up to $3000 if all 1200 ducks are sold by splitting the pot in half. The race will again be held at Frontier Town Lazy River on Rt. 611. Winner does not have to be present! CALL: 410-973-1233 for tickets or purchase at many Ocean Pines events from now until the race, like “Summer Concerts in the Park”, Ocean Pines 50th Anniversary events, 4th of July and others. Try your luck, buy a duck!