Sizzling Summer Fun Goes into Overdrive
in Ocean Pines, Maryland
free! Opposite Directions
at White Horse Park, Aug. 23
Opposite Directions performs 7-9pm and is a duo from Ocean City with Darin Engh on vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, keyboard and harmonica and Bob Wilkinson on vocals, acoustic guitar, bass and harmonica.
new class! Try Out HydroRider
Open to the public; tons of fitness fun!
Try our Hydrorider class for a different workout! Hydroriders are user-friendly, in-water cycling bikes that are perfect for any skill level. Buoyancy provides support for joints & is wonderful for people with arthritis. Call 410-641-5255
last one for the summer! Wednesday Family Fun Nights at Oasis Pool Aug 22 • 6–8pm
This 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
Look Back at 50th Anniversary Racquet Sports Tournament in Ocean Pines
August 2018 Calendar
Board and Administration
MD Lieutenant Governor Visits Ocean Pines
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford and top staff members of the Worcester County Commission on Aging announced the launch of a new program, entitled “Community for Life,” in Ocean Pines on Aug. 16. Read more.
positive operating fund! July Financial Report Released
Director of Finance Steve Phillips releases the financial statement for the month ended 7/31/2018. Revenues were OVER budget by $93,583. Take a look through the report for more details. Read more.
Artists Will Travel to Ocean Pines for On-Site Painting Competition
Ocean Pines will serve as an inspirational spark during an upcoming festival that highlights artists who will transform oils, pastels and watercolors into impressive works of non-traditional art. Click to read more.
Ocean Pines Association's Officers:
President, Doug Parks
Vice President, Steve Tuttle
Secretary, Dr. Colette Horn
Treasurer, John Viola
Assistant Secretary, Michelle Bennett
Assistant Treasurer, Gene Ringsdorf
Legal Counsel, Lerch, Early & Brewer
Auditors, Did Not Appoint a Firm
Parliamentarian, Lerch, Early & Brewer (may revisit this in future)
Board Orientation Meeting, Aug. 24 at 7am
Board Work Session, Sept. 1 at 7am
Regular Board Meeting, Sept. 8 at 9am
Regular Board Meeting, Oct. 20 at 9am
Regular Board Meeting, Nov. 3 at 9am
Regular Board Meeting, Dec. 1 at 9am
Ocean Pines Police
MOST WANTED: Citizens Police Academy Seeking Ocean Pines Residents to Apply
Ocean Pines and allied law enforcement agencies are set to co-host a Citizens Police Academy for area residents. Citizens Police Academy is set for Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from Sept. 11 – Nov. 13 at the Ocean City Public Safety Building. Read more.
50th Anniversary
Anniversary Boat Parade, Aug. 25, CANCELED
discounted tickets! Ocean Pines Shorebirds Day
JOIN US FOR BASEBALL & FIREWORKS: Ocean Pines residents and guests are invited to enjoy "Ocean Pines Day" at Perdue Stadium on Aug. 30. Discounted game tickets, $8, are now on sale at the Administration Building.
tickets on sale! 50th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 10
The tickets are $160 each and that includes taxes & gratuity, an open bar, appetizers & dinner, live entertainment by the hit show band “10 Spot,” and much more. Click here to read more.
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
Live Weekend Music at the Yacht Club 
Aug. 24 - Eastern Electric, 6-10pm 
Aug. 25 - Identity Crisis, 6-10pm
Aug. 26 - Tear the Roof Off, 3-7pm

Dinner Theatre Sat., OCT 20 at 6pm
Ovation Dinner Theatre presents a dinner & show at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.
$60pp, includes an Open Bar, Food, Wine, Tax & Gratuity and great comedy play.

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Ocean Pines Aquatics
Splash Here - Dive Here - Swim Here
Five Public Swimming Pools
Kick Start Your Workout! Aqua Kickboxing, Yoga & Zumba
Drop-ins are still available for our outdoor aquatic exercise classes! No reservations necessary - just check the current Activity Guide for times, put on your swimsuit and stop by for Aqua Yoga at the Beach Club and Aqua Zumba, Aqua Kickboxing and Outdoor Shape Ups H20 at the Mumford's Landing Pool. 

Drop-in rates are just $5 for OP swim members, $6 for OP residents and $7 for non-residents.
Swim Lessons in Ocean Pines
Open to the public! Call TODAY.
There are lots of high-fives and hand-claps from swim lesson instructors Flynn & Maria after an awesome swim lesson. For info on or to sign up for upcoming sessions, call 410-641-5255!
must-try! Creaky Joints
AUG 27 –OCT 12, Mon/Wed/Fri 11-11:50am
AUG 28 –OCT 11, Tuesday/Thur 11-11:50am
This minimum-impact class focuses on working all joints of the body to improve balance and flexibility. It is particularly suited for individuals with arthritis or muscular disorders. C all 410-641-5255
Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks
register! T-Ball Program to Begin in Ocean Pines
Youth t-ball, for boys and girls ages 4-6, will be held on Saturdays Sept. 5- Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. Players will learn and practice skills the first three Saturdays; games will be played the following three Saturdays. Open to the public & must register.   Read more.
register! Soccer Programs to Begin in Ocean Pines
It's a fun and exciting soccer program that allows preschoolers to burn off some energy and learn soccer basics in a non-competitive environment. Socialization, simple soccer fundamentals and lots of fun are the main focus.  Click to learn more.
free! Big Truck Day Rolls Into The Pines on Sept. 15, 10am-2pm
Kids can climb up into the drivers seat of their favorite Big Trucks at Veterans Memorial Park. 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.
Ocean Pines Racquet Sports
PLAY 3 & SAVE! Ask about our combo rate
for all 3 sports!
August Drop-ins for
Beginners & Advanced Beginners! Tues., 5-6:30pm
Come practice and play with others at your level! There were 14 players last Tuesday, and great improvement! Sign-up today. Read more.
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.
Learning the Sport of Tennis
Terry Underkoffler, an Ocean Pines resident and area famed tennis instructor, is leading youth and adult tennis programs at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex.
Ocean Pines Golf
We had a great time at our annual Ocean Pines Jr. Golf Tournament. Thank you to everyone - kids AND adults! - who came out for a beautiful afternoon on the course!
Don't Have to Be a Golf Member or OP Resident to Golf at Golf Club.
Each golfer knows there's always room for improvement. Sharpen your swing. Grab a small bucket for just three bucks and head over to the driving range.
Community & Organization News
Thank you to this amazing team of people who work for OP to bring you the best experience possible!! We are so lucky to have them and everyone else who works to make this community so great!
Annual Ocean Pines Car Show
Thursday, Oct. 4, at 10am
hosted by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce

Classic, Antique, Modern, Custom, Hot Rods * Trophies * Vendors * Food * Music. Register online at www.oceanpineschamber.org
Kiwanis Donate to G.O.L.D
Kiwanis is an International organization dedicated to "Serving the Children of the World". The local Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donated 48 backpacks and supplies for each bag to Worcester G.O.L.D for the upcoming 2018 beginning of school. G.O.L.D. will distribute these to children in need of assistance.
Latin Market in OP, Saturday, Sept. 1 at White Horse Park
The most anticipated upcoming event at the Ocean Pines Marketplace is fast-approaching. The Latin Festival, set for Sept. 1 from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. at White Horse Park, will include spicy music from the band Hot Salsa, appearing on the market stage, and a live radio broadcast from the market with Sofia of Maxima 95.3FM.
The "Ladies of Drawbridge Road" in Ocean Pines held their annual Summer luncheon at the home of Jackie Choate. Jackie took the photo and, unfortunately, was not in the picture. Good time was had bay all.
Upcoming Events/Meetings:
OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB- Crab Feast- Sept. 9
Ocean Pines Boat Club Crab (and Chicken) Feast - Sunday, Sept. 9.
3:30 pm American Legion Hall in OC
Contact Rich at 410 / 208-6933

August 24th - My Backyard Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebrations
My Backyard and the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4 P.M.  Then on Saturday, August 25th , 
My Backyard will also be hosting a Grand Opening celebration from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.  

Aug. 31: HOPE for Worcester Behavioral Health Resource Fair
Noon-4 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Berlin. Free and open to all. Education on substance use trends, signs and symptoms and behavioral health services. HOPE Mobile Unit will offer a walk-through simulation on how drugs can be easily hidden in a teenager’s bedroom. Must be 18 or older to enter mobile unit. Kids’ crafts, face painting. Co-sponsors: Atlantic General Hospital, Worcester County Health Department, Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and HOPE House Mobile Unit of Harford County Sheriff’s Office. 410-629-6820 or dnordstrom@atlanticgeneral.org.

Sept. 1: OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET, 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 35+ vendors. Breakfast, Lunch and Baked Items Offered. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD (Rte. 611 and Snug Harbor Rd.) For Info & Table Rental, contact: Bethany Church, 410-641-2186.