August 17, 2020
Thank you to Martha Arthur for sharing this picture of the sun setting on Manklin Creek.

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COVID-19 Updates
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Recent News
Highlights from Aug. 17 OPA Board meeting
Video for the Aug. 17 special Ocean Pines Association Board meeting is now available online. During the meeting, Board members voted 7-0 in favor of a motion to adjourn to closed session. Read more.
Board statement on closed meeting 
The Ocean Pines Board today issued the following statement, following the closed part of a special meeting. Read more.
It’s official: Parks and Horn re-elected to Ocean Pines Board
In a special meeting on Wednesday, Ocean Pines Board members validated the results of the 2020 election, officially returning Doug Parks and Colette Horn to the Board. Read more.
Board selects officers: Perrone to serve as president, Horn as vice president
Larry Perrone will take over as Ocean Pines Association president after a 4-3 vote during an organization meeting on Wednesday. Also decided during the meeting, Colette Horn will serve as Association vice president, Camilla Rogers will continue as secretary, and Doug Parks will be treasurer. Read more.
Longtime soccer coach given Sam Wilkinson Award for volunteerism
Eric Benson on Wednesday was given the Sam Wilkinson Award in recognition of his volunteer efforts for Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks programs. Benson has spent countless hours over the last five years volunteering for soccer programs in Ocean Pines. Read more.
OP Police urge residents to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
Ocean Pines Police and neighboring agencies from across the State of Maryland are promoting "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" programs in August and September. Read more.
Storm debris pickup project completed
Ocean Pines Public Works announced that it has completed its collection of yard debris created by Tropical Storm Isaias. Read more.
Comcast Update: Aug. 17
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.
Kiwanis selling 2020 lottery raffle tickets
The Kiwanis Club is selling tickets for a year-long lottery raffle to raise money for the organization's programs, including supporting local youth and Worcester County G.O.L.D. Read more.
How, where and when to vote in the 2020 general election
Gov. Larry Hogan, in a statement earlier this month, said Marylanders would have the opportunity to vote by mail, take part in early voting, or cast their ballots in person on Election Day. Read more.
Delmarva Chorus still singing
The Delmarva Chorus, located in Ocean Pines, gets together on Zoom every Monday evening for an hour just to "see" each other and share news of families and friends. Read more.
Chamber Music by the Sea ZOOMs into the future
This year’s virtual festival will run from Aug. 18-22 and include three ticketed evening concerts plus a free Saturday morning family mini-concert suitable for children of all ages, all streamed online. Read more.
Statement from Census Bureau director: Delivering a complete and accurate 2020 Census count
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced updates to its plan that will include enumerator awards and the hiring of more employees to accelerate the completion of data collection and apportionment counts by the statutory deadline. Read more.
Board and Administration

Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Ocean Pines Community Center Assateague Room

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.
Upcoming Events
register! Adult Beginner Tennis Academy
Ocean Pines will offer a four-day instructional tennis class for adults, Aug. 24-27 from 9-10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center. The first four people to register pay just $100 for the session; all others pay $140. Read more.
splash! Doggie Swim
Canines and their human companions can splash and play in the Mumford's Landing Pool before it closes for the season on Saturday, Sept. 12. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Read more.
play! Youth Soccer
Happy Cleats (ages 2-3) and Pee Wee (ages 4-8) soccer return to Somerset Park for the fall season. New sessions begin Sept. 8 and Sept. 10. Call 410-641-7052 to register! Read more.
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new! Fluid Golf
This water-based training program empowers golfers to recover from injury/surgery faster, play without pain and enjoy the game more. 30-minute private sessions are available - be sure to ask about a free 15-minute introductory session! Call 410-641-5255 to schedule. Read more.
kids! Fall T-Ball
T-ball, for boys and girls ages 4-6, will be modified to meet CDC guidelines. A new session begins Sept. 12 at the Manklin Meadows field. Call 410-641-7052 to register. Read more.
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Dine in Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines
Yacht Club

Open at 11am Daily
Happy Hour 3-6pm
Ocean Pines Beach Club

Open 11am-6pm Daily
The Clubhouse
Bar and Grille

Open 8am-6pm Daily
The Venues at Ocean Pines
Community & Organization News
Upcoming Events/Meetings
The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop Now Open
The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop is now open Saturdays 8 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.

Shepherd's Nook & Flea Market Open
The Shepherd's Nook and Flea Market at the Community Church at Ocean Pines and Sarah's Pantry are open. All facilities require that 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 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ocean Pines Anglers Club Asking for Catch Data
Members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club are asking local anglers to log and submit their catch data, to help improve statistics that govern recreational fishing. To view the form, visit https://fishinoc.com/fish-data.

Tuesdays: Seafood Nights with the Knights of Columbus
Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. Call 410-524-7994 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays to place a take-out order for steamed crabs, steamed shrimp and more.

Fridays: Outdoor Movies at the Community Church at Ocean Pines / 8 p.m.
Located at 11227 Racetrack Road. Bring your own snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, lawn chairs/blankets and sit in your own family pod. Movies are free; donations are welcomed. The current schedule includes: Aug. 21 "Toy Story," Aug. 28 "The Polar Express," Sept. 11 "Courageous," Sept. 18 "Facing the Giants," Sept. 25 to be announced. Check for updates on Facebook.com/ccaop.

Through Aug. 31: AGH Auxiliary Thrift Store August Sale
Now through Aug. 31, all summer clothing items, shoes and purses will be marked down to $1 each at the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, which benefits Atlantic General Hospital. For more information, visit www.agh.care/thrift or on Facebook at @AGHAuxThriftShop.