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 Wednesday - Quilters by the Sea
Quilters by the Sea meets weekly at the Community Center. On Oct. 16, the group will hold its business meeting and show and tell from 12:15-3 p.m. On Oct. 23, members will work on unfinished projects from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On Oct. 30, it will hold a Make A Bag Workshop from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6 is its volunteer day, where members and guests can sew or tie a quilt for local charities.
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.
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.
October 10 - Employer Workshop: Becoming Veteran Friendly / 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Purdue Veterans Associate Resource Group and Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs will host a workshop for employers to learn the best practices and resources for veteran recruitment and about the Maryland Department of Labor Veterans Programs at the Purdue Learning University in Salisbury, Maryland. How to successfully market job announcements, what to consider when writing job recruitments and how to start to or expand upon strategies to retain veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve Components will also be discussed. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to VARG@purdue.com or call Kim Huerta, VARG chair, at 410-341-2649.
October 12 - Ocean Pines Anglers Club / 9:30 a.m.
At this monthly meeting, held at the Ocean Pines library, a representative from the Coast Guard Auxiliary will discuss boater safety and other related issues. The latest fishing regulations will also be discussed. All are welcome.
October 16 - Ocean Pines Boat Club General Meeting / 7 p.m.
The speaker at the meeting, held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, will be from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. The topic will be civil response to active shooter events, also known as CRASE. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat at 410-208-6933.
October 17 - Pine'eer Craft Club Meeting / 9:45 a.m. Refreshments, 10 a.m. Meeting
The craft at this month's meeting will be a fall stamp project. Join the Pine'eer Craft Club at the Ocean Pines Community Center and create a custom item using real leaves stamped on your own sweatshirt, t-shirt, tote bag, placements, etc. Please bring the item you'd like to stamp and plenty of fresh leaves. Paints, brushes, cardboard inserts and instructions will be provided. The cost for the craft is $3. Please contact Carol Quinto at 410-208-4317 to reserve your spot. All are welcome!
October 17 - Ocean Pines Boat Club Harrington Casino Bus Trip / 10 a.m.
$20 per person includes $15 slot play and $7 food voucher. The bus will depart from the Ocean Pines Yacht Club at 10 a.m. Contact Tom at 410-641-5456 for more information.
October 17 - Active Shooter Response Training / 6:30 p.m.
In conjunction with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training at the Ocean Pines library. The class is free and open to the public.
October 21 - 11th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon / 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County, this year's luncheon will honor "Women Who Changed the World" at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City. Fashions provided by "The Dressing Room" in Salisbury. Local vendors, mystery envelopes, lucky surprise boxes and more. $35 per person. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; program begins at 11:30 a.m. The deadline for reservations is October 15. Contact Jean Delcher at 410-641-8927 for more information or to make reservations.
November 2 - Winter Wonderland Holiday Artisan and Craft Fair / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This festival, hosted by the Pine'eer Craft Club, features local and regional artisans selling handcrafted items. Homemade goodies, including cookies, cakes, candy and breads, will also be for sale at reasonable prices, and the Kiwanis will serve breakfast and lunch items.
November 2 - Community Church at Ocean Pines Christmas Bazaar / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The bazaar, held at the church's Family Life Center at 11227 Racetrack Road in Berlin, will feature Christmas decorations and trees, linens and things, new and gently used clothing, gifts and potpourri, children's books and toys, a bake sale and a food concession stand. Enjoy a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds from the event will support the Shepherd's Nook outreach ministry.
November 7 - Women's Club of Ocean Pines Game Party Fundraiser / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Play Scrabble, bridge, dominoes, poker canasta and other games at this annual fundraiser at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Choice of three entrees. $30 per person. For more information, contact Kay Hickman at 410-600-0552 or soonerkay@gmail.com.
November 10 - Polish Club 20th Anniversary Celebration & Veterans Day Memorial / 1-5 p.m.
This event, hosted by The Polish Club of Delmarva, will be held at the Ocean City Elks Lodge, 12708 Sinepuxent Avenue in Ocean City. It will feature polka-American variety music by "Joy" Trio of Maryland and a hot platter and dessert by Surf's Edge. Tickets are $25 per person.
November 14 - Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet / 5:30-9 p.m.
The Ocean Pines Chamber presents a Las Vegas extravaganza at Ocean Downs Casino. New directors will be installed and awards will be presented, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to Anna Foultz (posthumously), Business of the Year to Matt Ortt Companies, Citizen of the Year to Jennifer Cropper-Rines and Non-Profit of the Year to Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services. Tickets are $60 per person and include a $10 free play credit and one complimentary drink. Visit business.oceanpineschamber.org for tickets.
January 1 - Atlantic General Hospital's 25th Annual Penguin Swim
Register and begin fundraising today! Go to AGHpenguinswim.org. Incentive prizes will be awarded based upon the teams' fundraising efforts. All money raised benefits Atlantic General Hospital.
