Here's Our Summer Equation:
Fun + Free = Ocean Pines, Maryland
block party! National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 7 5-7pm
Free entertainment such as two bounce houses, magic shows by Wild Willy Woo Woo (and his animal friends), joggling by Guinness World Record certified Cascading Carlos, face painting, bike safety and car seat safety demonstrations, and more.
FREE FOOD! PUBIC EVENT! Read more.
fun! Artisans and Crafts Festival
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9am-3pm
A wide array of artisans and crafters will showcase their unique handcrafted items at the event. The craft fair will feature specialty items such as jewelry, stitchery creations, decorative pieces and more. Click to read more.
free! Movies in the Park
July 23 - E.T. (1982), 8pm
July 30 - Lady & The Tramp (1955), 8pm
Aug. 6 - Matilda (1996), 8pm
Aug. 13 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2017), 8pm
fun! Wednesday Family Fun Nights at Oasis Pool
now – Aug 22 • 6–8pm
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 26 - Frank Sinatra, 7-9pm
Aug. 2 - Blind Wind, 7-9pm
Aug. 9 - Full Circle, 7-9pm
Aug. 16 - Prime Time, 7-9pm
July 2018 Calendar
Board and Administration
watch video! July 13 Special Board Meeting
The Ocean Pines Board of Directors held a Special Board Meeting on July 13 to discuss the Reserve Study. Click here to view video.
watch video! July 6 Special Board Meeting
The Ocean Pines Board of Directors held a Special Board Meeting on July 6.
View New Summer Newsletter
The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) has released its summer quarterly newsletter, The Ocean Pines Report. It’s a special issue that showcases the community’s 50 years of excellence in Worcester County. View more.
election! OP Voting Continues
Not Too Late to Vote in 2018 Ocean Pines Board of Directors Election: Voting continues for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors election through Wednesday, Aug. 8. Seven eligible candidates are vying for four open positions on the Board of Directors. Read more.
Regular Board Meeting , July 27 at 10 am, Community Center
Annual Meeting of Membership , Aug. 11 at 10 am, Community Center
50th Anniversary
save the date! 50th Anniversary Racquet Sports Tournament
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex for a celebratory tournament. More information is forthcoming.
new! Anniversary Boat Parade on Aug. 25 at 2pm
Parade will start at the Swim and Racquet Club, then continue along the St. Martin River into the Windjammer then Moonshell Drive, Teal Circle, Clubhouse Drive and Harbor Village canals . Read more.
Do you have one? 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. Read more.
discounted tickets! Ocean Pines to Invade Shorebirds Stadium
From fireworks to "Thirsty Thursday" bar specials, the Shorebirds game on Aug. 30 at 7:05 p.m. will be sure to dazzle Ocean Pines residents and guests who partake in the "Ocean Pines Day" at Perdue Stadium. Discounted game tickets, $8, are now on sale at the Administration Building.
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!
Live Entertainment at the Yacht Club 
July 26 - Still Rockin, 4-7pm
July 27 - Danny Dolan Duo, 6-10pm 
July 28 - Danny Dolan Duo, 6-10pm

See Why Folks Buzz About the Yacht Club

THIRSTY?! Happy Hour Specials
$5 Orange Crushes, $5 Specialty Crushes
$8 Martinis, $6 Alcoholic Frozen Drinks
Draft Beer as low as $2
Ocean Pines Aquatics
must-try! Splash pad, anyone? 
Situated on a scenic peninsula, the Swim & Racquet Club Pool features a snack bar, family pool, lap lanes, a tot splash pad with a raindrop, changing rooms and showers. Kayak, SUP and canoe rentals are also available on site during the summer. We're open to the public. Come and visit us!
Aqua Yoga at Beach Club
Wednesdays/ Fridays through Aug. 17
Get a gentle yet effective workout with Aqua Yoga at the Beach Club Pool! Drop in for just $5 for swim members, $6 for residents or $7 for non-residents per class. Call 410-641-5255 to register!
must-try! Kayaking in The Pines
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. See rates and locations.
tons of fun! Make it a "Beach Club Pool Day"
The Ocean Pines Beach Club Pool is the coolest spot in town! Located in Ocean City, the 30′ x 54′ swimming pool provides plenty of deck space, lounge chairs, restaurant and more. Public pool! See pool rates and more details.
CLASSES AT OCEAN PINES' POOLS
Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks
free! Big Truck Day Rolls Into The Pines on Sept. 15, 10am-2pm
Kids both young and young-at-heart can climb up into the drivers seat of their favorite Big Trucks. All sorts of trucks and heavy equipment will be on display, including fire trucks, construction equipment, and some surprises. Vendors will be selling tasty food and crafts.
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.
cool! TopGolf Bus Trip, Sept. 8
Trip includes round trip bus transportation, FIVE hours of playing time, a catered buffet, AND a 3 hour beverage package (includes call liquor, beer, wine, and soda).

All of this fun for only $190 per person
Must be 21 years or older to attend
bargain shopping! Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market 
Vendors will sell all sorts of items including gently used clothing, kids toys, household items, antiques, collectibles, and more. Vendor space is available at the Ocean Pines Community Center. For more information, call (410) 641-7052.
Ocean Pines Racquet Sports
PLAY 3 & SAVE! Ask about our combo rate
for all 3 sports!
For sale by the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club!
Tournament T-shirts, women's small, medium & large: $10
Onix Pure ball: $2.50 each
Dura 40 balls: $2.50 each

To purchase these items, catch up with Frank Creamer on the courts, or email Frank at frkcreamer@aol.com.
Platform Tennis Benefit Tourn.
Benefiting "Catch a Lift Foundation," the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Association will host a tournament on Saturday, Sept. 29. Men's Doubles and Women's Double. $45 per paddle.
Join us for a great cause.

Ocean Pines Golf
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
PRMC Gets State Recognition: The ALS Association has certified the ALS Clinic at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) an ALS Recognized Treatment Center. The RTC designation is the first awarded to an ALS clinic in the state of Maryland. In honoring PRMC’s ALS Clinic, the national association thanked the team for providing outstanding care and services to people on the Delmarva Peninsula who are facing this most difficult disease. 
Ocean Pines Boat Club Picnic
Ocean Pines Boat Club Commodore Pat Marchesiello and husband Rich held a successful “Appreciation Picnic” on Saturday, June 23 at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines for about 150 members and guests. Pictured, from left, are Rich and Pat Marchesiello and Jack Tellman who won the big 50-50.
Women’s Club of Ocean Pines
Join them on the first Thursday of the month for speakers, luncheons, auctions, raffles and fundraisers. The first meeting of our new membership year is on Thursday, September 6, 10am-12 noon in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. 
OP/OC Kiwanis Club
Two members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City attended the club’s international conference in Las Vegas as delegates representing their club, which is part of the Kiwanis Capital District. At the July 11 meeting, Shelley and Steve Cohen, pictured, spoke to their club about their experience.
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 Every Tuesday: 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.

July 27, Aug. 26, Sept. 24: Full Moon Yoga
Experience Assateague’s peaceful surroundings, clear your mind and exercise your body. Free (park entrance fees in effect), donations benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. All levels welcome. Bring beach towel, insect repellent recommended. Meet at North Beach parking lot shade pavilion, 6633 Bayberry Dr., Berlin. July 27: 8 p.m.; Aug. 26, Sept. 24: 7 p.m. 443-614-3547.

July 27, 28, 29: Annual Greek Festival
Friday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Greek food, pastries, live band, vendors, art, kids craft booth. Raffle. Free parking, free admission. Roland Powell Convention Center, 40th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Proceeds benefit little St. George Greek Orthodox Church by the Sea operations and ministries. www.oceancitygreekfestival.com.

Aug. 3: Star Charities Monthly Meeting
10 a.m. Ocean Pines branch library, Cathell Road. For information or to join, call 410-641-7667.