The Aquatics and Environment & Natural Assets advisory committees are seeking new members. Additionally, the By-Laws and Resolutions Advisory Committee is seeking members to fill two openings that will be available in the fall due to term limits. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please contact the appropriate committee chair at https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/includes-advisory-committees

Ocean Pines is hiring! View current job openings online at https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/work-here

New to Microsoft Teams?

Click the link to view a brief tutorial about joining Ocean Pines virtual meetings: https://youtu.be/AL-OD3_yaOA

View the Election 2022 Web Page at https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/election-2022

The 44th Annual Indoor/outdoor August Craft & Artisan Festival is coming up, and the club is still accepting vendors. The Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. inside the Ocean Pines Community Center. If you are interested in obtaining a booth to sell handmade items, contact Jane Wolnik at j.wolnik63@gmail.com. The Pine’eer Artisan Craft and Gift Shop is always seeking new crafters. If you are an artisan who would like to join, contact Sharon or email opcraftclub@aol.com for more information. All new crafters must go through the juried process, and when items sell, profits return to the community. Since its inception, the craft club has donated $175,000 back to Ocean Pines and has been handcrafting in the community for more than 40 years. The gift shop is open Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Shepherd's Nook and the newly named Angels' Attic (formerly the Flea Market), thrift stores at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, offer gently used (and some new) clothing and household goods at greatly reduced prices. Funds raised are used for the missions of the church. The schedule for the Shepherd's Nook and the Angels' Attic is Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The church also supplies food to the community through Sarah's Pantry. The pantry's hours of operation are Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 410-641-5433 or visit www.ccaop.org.

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.

For information and activities, please call John at 410-208-1398.

Atlantic General Hospital will hold a diabetes support group the first Wednesday of every month at the Ocean Pines library, September through June. There is no cost to participate. For more information, call 410-208-9761.

Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. $12, all you can eat. Call 410-524-7994 for more information.

The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter under the Sweet Adelines International and under the direction of Carol Ludwig, practices every Monday at the Ocean Pines Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. The Chorus accepts all women who love to sing, laugh and make new friends. Members entertain at civic events, charitable functions and participate in many other activities such as ways-and-means projects and social events. Other activities include Memorial/Veterans Day performances at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, an annual American Legion convention performance in July, and the Delmarva Chorus annual fundraiser event. Call Mary at 410-208-4009 for more information.

Sanctioned bridge is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. For more information, email corski@aol.com or call 410-600-0006.

Join this group every Tuesday and dance to the sounds of the 50s, 60s and more at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway (Route 113), Bishopville. The club is a non-profit corporation established to preserve and promote dancing while raising funds for donations for veterans and other charitable causes in the Delmarva region. For more information, please call Charlie at 410-465-0445. Everyone is invited.

Pines Rubber Bridge is held weekly in the Anna Foultz Room at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Call Mary Evans at 410-596-5498 for more information.

Weekly meetings are held at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 for more information.

Experienced Mah Jongg players are invited to stop by the Ocean Pines Community Center every Thursday at noon. For more information, call Jeanie at 410-208-6425.

Try a free platform tennis lesson at the platform tennis courts at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center. Platform (paddle) tennis is played year-round and has elements of tennis and racquetball. The fenced court is 1/3 the size of a tennis court. The Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Club hosts many social events and welcomes new members. All abilities are welcome, and equipment is provided. Email oppaddle2020@gmail.com for more information.

Ocean Pines Game Night at the Ocean Pines library has been suspended for the summer. It will begin again in the fall after Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact OPGameNight@gmail.com.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state-mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines library. Discussions include local water knowledge, piloting, knots, boating terms, trailering, maintenance and more. In-person classes will also be held at the library Sept. 13-15 from 6-9 p.m. Virtual courses will be held Oct. 11-13 and Nov. 8-10. A one-day course will be taught on Aug. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or cgauxoc@gmail.com.

Available at Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, until sold out. Includes choice of sides including baked beans, green beans, mac n cheese, oven potatoes, salad, roll and drink. Indoor dining or take-out available. Baked goods available for an additional charge. Pre-orders recommended at bethany21811@gmail.com or 410-641-2186.

The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter of the Sweet Adeline International (501c3),will host its annual fund raising event at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, has been volunteering performances of a cappella harmony to local communities for many years. For a donation of $10, there will be free coffee, tea and homemade baked goods, a 50-50 raffle, raffle baskets, door prizes and more. For tickets and information, call Joann at 215-828-5521.

Sponsored by Lower Shore Land Trust and Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Tour a recent habitat creation project by boat and learn about the partnership between Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Maryland DNR, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and USFWS. The nesting rafts project in the Coastal Bays provides a safe nesting site for Common Terns, a species that has undergone serious declines due to sea level rise. This event is limited to 30 attendees with limited seats remaining. Tickets are $35. Register at lowershorelandtrust.org/bird-conservation-series.

The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will sponsor this annual sale, which is open to the public. July 19-21 from 1-4 p.m. will feature a Specials Room sneak preview of rare, signed, vintage, first edition, small press collectibles, odd and special-interest books and ephemera, priced individually. July 22 from 6-8 p.m. will be for Friends of the Ocean Pines Library members only. Memberships are available for $5. July 23 and July 25 will be a general sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Books, audio and DVDs will be priced $.50-$2. On July 25, all items will be sold at half price, including the Specials Room. Cash or check only. All monies benefit the Ocean Pines library and its resources, programs and events.

Sponsored by Lower Shore Land Trust and Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Join a free virtual presentation by leaders on bird conservation. The panel of experts includes Sara Barker, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Center for Avian Population Studies; Jim Rapp, Community Conservation Consulting and Delmarva Birding Weekends; David Satterfield, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy; and Jared Parks, Lower Shore Land Trust. Register for free, or donate, at https://www.lowershorelandtrust.org/bird-conservation-series.

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th annual Flounder Tournament and Auction.

All participants must be registered by Friday, Aug. 5 at noon. Weigh-ins and the auction will take place at the Ocean Pines Marina and Yacht Club. Lines may go in at 7 a.m. and must be out by 3 p.m., and fish must be weighed by 4 p.m. Sponsorships are available. Information and registration can be found at https://business.oceanpineschamber.org/events/details/15th-annual-flounder-tournament-14722. For more information, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-641-5306 or email info@oceanpineschamber.org.

Learn more about the Ocean Pines Players at this free event, held at the White Horse Park Pavilion. Refreshments, theater games, costume dress-ups, photo opportunities, singing and auditions. Attendees can also become members or donate. For more information about the Ocean Pines Players, visit oceanpinesplayers.org or follow them on Facebook.

The league will begin its next season in late September 2022 and will hold a kickoff meeting on Monday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Current and prospective members are encouraged to attend. The league has been active for over 20 years. There is fun to be had and friends to be made for anyone who would like to join. Please contact Barbara Harman at 301-980-7798 for more information.

Save the date for this annual event, held this year at The Grand Hotel in Ocean City. The theme will be "Honoring Local Women Who Have Served in the Armed Forces." Fashions will be presented by Bruder Hill of Berlin. All are welcome. For more information, visit the fashion show link at www.gopwomenofworcester.org or contact Merilee Horvat at 443-614-9386.