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 - Bridge Game Time
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Basic knowledge of American Standard/Goren bridge is required. For more information, call Mary Evans at 410-596-5498.
Every Wednesday - Quilters by the Sea
Quilters by the Sea meets weekly at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The first Wednesday of every month is Volunteer Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesdays are UFO Day or a workshop from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. and the third Wednesday is a business meeting from 12-3 p.m.
Every Wednesday of the Month October-May - Pine Steppers
Fun, exercise and fellowship with the Pine Steppers Square Dance Club. The group dances every Wednesday October through May. For more information, call 908-229-8799 or email barbcroos@gmail.com.
Third Thursday of the Month - Pine'eer Craft Club
The Pine'eer Craft Club meets the third Thursday of every month at the Ocean Pines Community Center (except for December, when the installation holiday luncheon is held). Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m.; the meeting begins at 10 a.m.
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.
This November - Delmarva Chorus Seeking Women to Sing in Christmas Concert
The members of the Delmarva Chorus are looking for women to join them for their annual Christmas concert on December 2. Singers would need to join the group for two out of four Monday night rehearsals at the Ocean Pines Community Center this November. Rehearsals start at 7 p.m. Call Mary at 410-208-4009 for more information.
November 19 - Ocean Pines Golf Club Tree Decorating / 1 p.m.
All members of Ocean Pines Golf Club and friends of golf are invited to help decorate a Christmas tree in White Horse Park. Bring beverages or snacks to share if you would like. For more information, contact Helen Smith at helen7152@gmail.com.
November 23 - Spaghetti Dinner, Live & Silent Auctions / 5 p.m.
Bethany United Methodist Church, located at 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, will host this event. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance of $12 at the door. Tickets for ages 5-12 are $6 each. Children ages 4 and under are free. Contact 410-207-7039 for information and tickets.
December 2 - "Decorating the Pines" / 9 a.m.
The Ocean Pines Garden Club will meet at the Ocean Pines Community Center beginning at 9 a.m. to create wreaths, swags and other decorations to hang at the entrance of each community in Ocean Pines. The public is welcome to join in the fun! Bring gloves and clippers. Other materials will be supplied.
Through December 4 - Holiday Coat and Toy Drive
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Donations can be made during the Kiwanis Club's weekly meetings at the Ocean Pines Community Center, held Wednesdays from 7-9 a.m. (except for November 26) through December 4. Coats will be given to St. Joseph House and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Ocean City. New, unwrapped toys will be donated to Worcester County G.O.L.D.'s "Helping Hands for the Holidays."
December 5 - Women's Club of Ocean Pines Holiday Luncheon / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
This year's luncheon will be held at the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City. Lunch, raffles and fun. $35 per person includes entree choice (sliced sirloin of beef, breast of chicken or vegetable lasagna), dessert, beverages, tax and gratuity. For reservations, contact Kay Hickman at 410-600-0552 or soonerkay@gmail.com by Nov. 27.
December 5,6,7 - Santa's Wonderland
Sponsored by and held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 361 Tilghman Road in Salisbury. This free family holiday event, held December 5-6 from 5-8 p.m. and December 7 from 2-6 p.m. will include a visit with Santa Claus, Christmas crafts, a Christmas movie, a story from Mrs. Claus, photo props at the Elfie Station and sweet snacks and hot chocolate. Visit santaswonderland.net or call 410-742-4424 for more information.
December 8 - Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert / 3 p.m.
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will present "Holiday Joy: A Salute to the Great Pops Orchestras" at the Ocean City Convention Center. Performances will also be held in Easton on Dec. 6 and in Lewes on Dec. 7. Tickets may be purchased at midatlanticsymphony.org.
December 25 - N.O.E.L. Community Christmas Dinner / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
This year's dinner will be served at St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on 3rd St. and Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. All are welcome to join in the food, fellowship and fun. The N.O.E.L. ("Nothing Other than Eating and Loving") Community will serve a sit-down meal of ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and desserts. Carry-out and local delivery will be available. For more information, please call 410-289-3453. Donations may be sent to The N.O.E.L. Community c/o St. Paul's by-the-Sea, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842.
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.
January 2 - Women's Club of Ocean Pines
This first gathering of the year will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle will be held. For more information, contact Donna McCracken at 410-641-6163 or mccrackendl@verizon.net.
