This Week in The Pines: July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019

#PinesPride

Thank you Sherry Brown for capturing and sharing this stunning waterfront view.

Do you have a photo that you'd like to share with your neighbors? Email it to us at info@oceanpines.org.

This camp is designed as the first step in developing ball skills and swing technique in young players ages 5-16. Camp will be held July 22-26 from 8:30-10 a.m. $130 for Ocean Pines residents, $162.50 for non-residents. Call 410-641-7052 to register. Read more.

Ocean Pines Summer Series Continue

Mondays

Movies in the Park

July 15- "Grease"

Enjoy a family-friendly movie in White Horse Park every Monday beginning at 8 p.m. Bring chairs & snacks. Snacks will also be available for purchase. BYOB allowed. Free event!

Wednesdays

Family Fun Night

Join us at the Oasis Pool every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. for this fun event. DJ, games & prizes. Food available for purchase. $3 OP swim members, $5 OP residents, $7 non-residents. Free for non-swimmers.

Thursdays

Concerts in the Park

July 18 - Sons of Pirates

Our summer concert series returns to White Horse Park every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. Food will be available for sale. BYOB allowed. Free event!

See what else is happening this summer in Ocean Pines!

Click the links to learn more.

July 2019 Calendar

View Monthly Calendar

Board and Administration

Upcoming Board Meetings

Ocean Pines Annual Meeting of the Membership

Saturday, August 10 at 10 a.m., Community Center

Board Ballots Due August 7

Ballots for this year's Board of Directors election have been mailed; completed ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7 whether sent by mail or dropped in the ballot box located inside the Ocean Pines Police Department. Ballots must be placed in the provided return envelope in order to be counted. Read more.

Roundabout Meeting Well Attended

The meeting, held at the Community Center, drew a large crowd and included nearly a dozen state officials and several information kiosks. Officials answered questions and concerns for roughly two hours. Read more.

Summer Newsletter Now Online

The summer issue of the Ocean Pines quarterly newsletter is now online. Ocean Pines residents and property owners should receive copies in the mail in the next couple of weeks. Read more.

Republic Services Recycling Guidelines

Ocean Pines and Republic Services, as part of a new educational campaign, are asking residents to be aware of recycling guidelines for local trash collection. Read more.

Mediacom Internet Issue Apparently Resolved

Damage to Mediacom infrastructure caused regional outages for several days last week, but the issue has now been resolved, according to Mediacom officials. Read more.

Debbie Donahue

Learn about the Ocean Pines Association's staff standouts in this new series.

Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Program Supervisor Debbie Donahue has had a busy summer, overseeing sold-out summer camps, managing a trio of successful Fourth of July events, and guiding construction of a popular new playground. Read more.

Dine in Ocean Pines

Ocean Pines Yacht Club

Restaurant Open Daily

11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Tiki Bar Open Daily

11 a.m.

Ocean Pines Beach Club

Open Daily

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday

$4 Bloody Marys and Mimosas

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday-Sunday

3 for $30 Menu

Visit the Yacht Club on Tuesdays beginning at 4 p.m. and enjoy our special 3 for $30 menu! Choose a salad, appetizer and entree from our select list.

LIVE Music at the Yacht Club

Click here to view the complete schedule.

Thursday, July 18

6-10pm

No Byscuyts

Friday, July 19

6-10pm

Power Play

Saturday, July 20

6-10pm

Slamm

Sunday, July 21

6-10pm

Identity Crisis

Community & Organization News

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.

Every Tuesday of the Summer: Seafood with the Knights of Columbus

Visit the Knights of Columbus at 9901 Coastal Highway in Ocean City for an evening of steamed crabs and seafood entrees. To enjoy steamed crabs or shrimp, pre-order by calling 410-524-7994 on Monday or Tuesday morning between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Cash bar available.

Every Wednesday of the Month October-May, Free Dance Lessons in September: Pine Steppers

Fun, exercise and fellowship with the Pine Steppers Square Dance Club. Free lessons are offered in September from 7-9 p.m. The group dances every Wednesday October through May. For more information, call 908-229-8799 or email barbcroos@gmail.com.

Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club

10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome.

Every Friday: BINGO with the Knights of Columbus

Doors open at 5 p.m.; BINGO starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Pay out of over $1,000 a night plus a chance to win the weekly $1,000 big-jackpot game. Call 410-524-7994 for questions.

July 18 - Pine-eer Craft Club Meeting / 9:30 a.m. Refreshments, 10 a.m. Business Meeting

The project for this month's meeting, held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, will be a beaded pendant. The cost for a small pendant is $6; a large pendant is $10. Chains are an additional $2. Call Sharon Cooper at 410-208-2729 to reserve your project. All are invited.

July 18 - Believe in Tomorrow 5K / 6:30 p.m.

This fun event benefits the critically ill children and their families served by Believe in Tomorrow. This scenic race course offers beautiful views of the beach and ocean as you run or walk over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Sunset post-race party with food from the Big Chill Beach Club. Register at BelieveInTomorrow.org/5K.

July 27 & 29 - Ocean Pines Library Book Sale

Sponsored by Friends of the Ocean Pines Library, this annual sale will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, July 29. Thousands of books, DVDs and CDs in above-average condition will be sold, most for $2 or less.

August 3 - Pine'eer Craft Club Summer Artisan & Craft Fair / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

This annual event is held outdoors and indoors in White Horse Park and the Ocean Pines Community Center. Local vendors and vendors from the surrounding states provide many crafted items for sale. Food and music makes for a fun day out. Vendors who want more information can call Ginger McGovern at 410-208-1774. Food vendors, call Barbara Stilwell at 410-208-6751.

August 3 - Ocean Pines Chamber Flounder Tournament / 12-4 p.m. Weigh In

Fish from the shore, bridge, pier or boat (private or charter) anywhere in Maryland or Delaware waters within 3 nautical miles from shore, bay or inland. Fish must be weighed in by 4 p.m. with awards immediately following at the Pines Point Marina, located at 869 Yacht Club Dr. $35 per person (2 or more, $30 each). First 100 entries receive a free t-shirt. Cash prizes plus Calcuttas. Visit OceanPinesChamber.org or call 410-641-5306 for more information.

August 5-8 - Strength and Conditioning Camp / 5-7 p.m.

Hosted by the Worcester County Department of Recreation and Parks, this summer program will help kids grades 6-12 become all-around better team athletes. Speed, agility, acceleration, running technique and more will be covered. $40 per person. Register online at www.WorcesterRecandParks.org. Call 410-632-2144 ext. 2509 for more information.

August 11-17 / Chamber Music by the Sea Festival

Chamber Music by the Sea presents its festival of concerts and community events, including three public concerts, two intimate salon concerts, a free family mini-concert for children of all ages, a masterclass for young string students and various poo-up appearances around the area. Additional details, including ticket and artist information, can be found at www.chambermusicbythesea.com or www.wced.foundation.

August 16 - Woodstock 50th Anniversary Party / 6-8:30 p.m.

This free community event in White Horse Park will feature music and dancing - be sure to wear your best 1969 garb. Bring snacks, a picnic, desserts to share and lawn chairs. BYOB. Sponsored by the Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County.

October 12 - Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department Truck Raffle Drawing

Win a 2019 Chevy Silverado! Tickets may be purchased in person and by mail at the South Side Fire Department at 911 Ocean Parkway for $20 each or 3 for $50. Or purchase online at www.OPVFD.com or by phone at 410-641-8272.