June 8, 2020
Thank you to Dave Allen f or sharing this picture of his granddaughter Riley's "Ocean Pines-style" graduation along the Clubhouse canal.

Have a photo that you'd like to share with your neighbors? Email info@oceanpines.org.
COVID-19 Updates
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Recent News
Ocean Pines Announces Pool Reopenings
Ocean Pines’ outdoor pools have started to open, with new procedures in place to comply with state and federal safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
Board, GM Discuss Financials, Potential Impact of COVID-19
Ocean Pines officials on Wednesday delivered some good financial news on the close of the last fiscal year, while also sounding a note of caution about the likely impact of COVID-19 on the coming year.  Read more.
Highlights from June 3 OPA Board Meeting
Video for the June 3 regular Ocean Pines Association Board meeting is now available online. The meeting was held virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.  Read more.
Rain Barrel/Rain Garden Virtual Event Scheduled June 9
Ocean Pines and Jennifer Dindinger of the University of Maryland will offer a free, virtual seminar about rain barrels and rain gardens on Tuesday, June 9 at 5 p.m. Read more.
Elections Committee Encourages Candidate Forum Questions
A candidate forum for the 2020 Ocean Pines Board election is scheduled to be held on June 17 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. The Elections Committee encourages Association members to submit questions in advance of the forum. Read more.
Mary Mac Foundation Golf Tournament Canceled, but Fundraising Efforts Continue
Organizers have announced the cancelation of the annual Mary Mac Memorial Golf Tournament in Ocean Pines, but fundraising efforts for the Mary Mac Foundation this year will continue. Read more.
Comcast Update: June 8
Comcast this week continues to work on infrastructure in several areas of Ocean Pines. Additionally, residents in Sectors 1 and 2 are now eligible to sign up for service. Read more.
Hogan Announces Beginning of Stage Two of Maryland’s COVID-19 Recovery
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that Maryland will begin to move into Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ with a safe and gradual reopening of workplaces and businesses, along with additional personal services.  Read more.
Census Officials Focus on Secondary Homeowners in Worcester County
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to assure that all housing units are contacted and the occupants properly counted. Even secondary homeowners should respond, even though they have completed the Census at their primary residence. Read more.
Opportunity to Serve the Ocean Pines Community
Ocean Pines Association Vice President Steve Tuttle has provided a commentary about the importance of serving on the Board of Directors. The deadline for candidates to register in this year's Board election has been extended to July 3.  Read more.
Board and Administration

Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 1, 7 p.m.

Board Candidate Registration Deadline Extended
The candidate registration deadline for the 2020 Board of Directors election has been extended to July 3. This year, two seats are available in the Board election, with the two highest vote-getters each earning a three-year term.  Read more.

 Advisory Committee Members Needed
The Strategic Planning Advisory Committee is seeking new members. If you are interested in participating in this committee, please email Michelle Bennett at mbennett@oceanpines.org.
Dine in Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines Yacht Club

Open 11am Daily
Happy Hour 3-6pm Daily
Note: Reservations are not being taken at this time.
Guests will be served on a first-come, first-served basis only.

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Fathers' Day - June 21
Celebrate Dad at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, which will be offering a hearty dinner special for the special man (or men!) in your life. More details to come!
Try the NEW Summer Menu
The Yacht Club's new summer menu is a study in using the best seasonal ingredients in fresh, innovative ways. It includes delicious new dishes, such as the Chipotle Whiskey Brisket, as well as favorite summer classics, like the Crab Cobb Salad! Click here for menu.
Community & Organization News
Upcoming Events/Meetings
The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop Now Open
The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop is now open Saturdays 9 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.

Wednesdays through June 17: Kiwanis Food Drive
The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City is collecting non-perishable food donations for Diakonia's food bank Wednesdays through June 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Kiwanis vehicles will be in the Ocean Pines Community Center parking lot outside the Assateague Room. Volunteers will be wearing masks.

Beginning Wednesday, June 10: Shepherd's Nook & Flea Market Open
The Shepherd's Nook and Flea Market at the Community Church at Ocean Pines will re-open on Wednesday, June 10. Sarah's Pantry remains open. All facilities will require 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, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Canceled: August 1 - Pine'eer Summer Arts & Crafts Festival