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 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.
Now Through September 30 - The Parke Community Garage Sale Registration
The Parke community's fall garage sale will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 7:30 a.m.-noon with a rain date planned for Sunday, October 6. To participate, registration is required at the Clubhouse. A $1 fee is required to cover the cost of maps and signs posted throughout the community. The Parke HOA rules state that anyone moving in or out may conduct an individual garage sale. For all other residents, you may participate in the community's semi-annual garage sales. For questions, contact Diane McGraw at 410-208-2569 or mcgrawdb@mchsi.com.
September 4 - Ravens Roost #44 Bar-Hop Cruise / 5:45-10:30 p.m.
Money raised will support Atlantic General Hospital's Penguin Swim. The cruise will leave from MR Ducks, which will feature happy hour prices on food and drinks until 6 p.m. Cash bar on boat with $3 beer, $5 wine and $5 mixed drinks. The cost is $35 per person, which includes boat ride, happy hour prices on select food and drinks, plus five raffle tickets for prizes drawn at each stop. Limited to 65 people. Email garywm@mchsi.com to reserve a spot.
September 5 - Women's Club of Ocean Pines Membership Kick-Off / 9:30 a.m.
The first gathering of the Ocean Pines Women's Club's new membership year will be held at the Community Center. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m.; the meeting will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A presentation on "Aging and Memory" will be given by Jan Chaimpa. Light refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to participate in a 50/50 raffle. For more information, contact Donna McCracken at 410-641-6163 or mccrackendl@verizon.net.
September 7 - Walk for Recovery / 1 p.m. Registration, 2 p.m. Walk Begins
Sponsored by The Atlantic Club and the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, this 5-mile walk will start at the Ocean City inlet. $20 pledge/donation requested. First 50 registrants receive a free t-shirt. Register online at www.atlanticclubocmd.org.
September 9 and 16 - Ocean Pines Players "Salute to Elton John" / 7 p.m.
The program of almost two dozen songs includes Academy Award-winning songs "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Hakuna Matata" and "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King" and favorites such as "Rocket Man," "Yellow Brick Road" and "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart." The show will be performed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Ocean City. Tickets are $14 and may be purchased at the door. For more information, call Ed Pinot at 703-901-5544.
September 10 - Ocean Pines Boat Club Luncheon and Cruise / 12:15-2 p.m.
Open to the public! Join the Ocean Pines Boat Club for a luncheon and cruise aboard the Choptank River Queen at Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, Maryland. $43 per person. Contact Doris Lloyd at 410-629-9349 for information and reservations by September 1.
September 14 - Blessing of the Backpacks / 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Come out to Showell Elementary School for food, games, music and a special moment of prayer just for kids at this special event sponsored by Oak Ridge Baptist Church.
September 16 - Ocean Pines Line Dancers / 9:30-10:30 a.m.
The Ocean Pines Line Dancers will start its season at the Ocean Pines Community Center beginning Monday, September 16. The group meets weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $20 for the year. For more information, contact Lynn Gibbons at 410-713-9929.
September 16 - Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County Meeting / 10 a.m.
The first fall meeting of the year will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Coffee and conversation will be held at 9:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams will discuss environmental issues affecting Worcester County and Berlin. Please bring nonperishable food donations, which will be given to Diakonia. For questions, please contact Vicky Wallace at 410-208-2969.
September 21 - Commissioner Bertino Town Hall Meeting / 10 a.m.
Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a town meeting at the Ocean Pines library. He will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district and the county.
September 25 - Blues on the Bay / 6 p.m.
This event to benefit patients in need at Coastal Hospice's Macky & Pan Stansell House will be held at Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill in Ocean City. $75 per person includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres and live music by Everett Spells. RSVP online at https://coastalhospice.org/event/blues-on-the-bay by September 20.
September 28 - Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Household hazardous waste will be collected at Showell Elementary School on Racetrack Road. Items to be collected include computers and laptops (no other electronics will be accepted), gasoline, gas/oil mixtures, fuels, acids, cleaners, solvents, automotive fluids, bleach, ammonia, pool chemicals, pesticides, dark room supplies, CFL light bulbs, batteries, insecticides, herbicides, oil-based paints, thinners, turpentine, wood preservatives, wood strippers, etc. For more information, please contact Recycling Manager Mike McClung at 410-632-3177 ext. 2405 or mmcclung@co.worcester.md.us.
September 29 - Crab Feast / 1-4 p.m.
The Community Church at Ocean Pines' United Methodist Men will host a crab feast fundraiser at Hooper's Crab House. Featuring all-you-can-eat steamed crabs and shrimp, fried chicken, Maryland-grown corn, hush puppies, soft drinks, coffee and tea. $40 per person includes gratuity. Tickets are available at the Community Church at Ocean Pines and must be purchased by September 15. Checks should be made payable to "CCaOP" - please put "UMM" in the memo line. For more information, contact Larry Walton at 443-831-1791.
September 30 - Delmarva Chorus Guest Night / 7 p.m.
The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women of all ages to attend the Guest Night/Membership Drive at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The Delmarva Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who gather together in celebration of the American art form known as acapella singing in the barbershop style of harmony.
For more information, contact Mary Costabile at 410-208-4009.
October 12 - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast / 8-11 a.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will serve a traditional pancake breakfast at the Ocean Pines Community Center. $7 adults, $3 children ages 5-12, free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit the youth of our community.
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.
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.
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.
