Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop
May promises to be a marvelous month in the Pine’eer Artisan Gift shop! Please visit the shop as it celebrates its “Salute to Heroes” featuring unique military crafts, along with new spring and Mother’s Day crafts. The gift shop will have extended shopping hours on Saturday, May 15 only and will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The shop will also be hosting its much-anticipated grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. to noon. The gift shop will be giving out free t-shirt tote bags with every purchase, while supplies last. Gift shop regular shopping hours are Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Masks are required, and both cash and credit cards are accepted. The Pine’eer Artisan Gift Shop is located in White Horse Park next to the Ocean Pines Administration Building.
Kiwanis Mask Fundraiser
The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines is selling handcrafted COVID-19 masks for $10 each or $25 for three as a fundraiser to support vital community projects. There are 4 mask sizes - adult (large), medium (for women and teenagers), child (7-12 years old) and small child (3-6 years old). The masks are made in Maryland with fabric and supplies from other small businesses in our community and come with an adjustable elastic band. There are a variety of themes to choose from including sports teams (Ravens, Steelers, Capitals, Orioles), music groups, and nautical and animal motifs. Contact Steve Cohen at 301-667-3099 or stevecohenjd@gmail.com for purchase information.
Shepherd's Nook & Flea Market Open an Additional Day
The Shepherd's Nook Thrift Store and Flea Market at the Community Church at Ocean Pines has expanded its operations to include an additional day. The new schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The thrift store and flea market offer gently used (and some new) clothing and household goods at greatly reduced prices. Funds raised are used for the missions of the church. Face masks are required and hand sanitizer is recommended. The church also supplies food to the community through Sarah's Pantry. The pantry's hours of operation will remain Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 410-641-5433 or visit www.ccaop.org.
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.
Saturdays: Optimist Raffle Tickets at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market / 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club will be selling raffle tickets due to the cancellation of this year's Boat Show. First prize is a 19' Sweetwater Pontoon 50hp Suzuki, second prize is a 16' aluminum Starcraft 25hp Mercury and trailer, third prize is a 12' Yamaha jet ski and E-Z jet ski dock, fourth prize is a weekly condo rental during the White Marlin Open plus $1,000 cash and fifth prize is a $1,000 canvas work gift certificate. Tickets are $10 for one, $25 for three and $50 for ten. The drawing will be held May 20. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Charlie Dorman at 443-880-3602, Lew Frey at 443-365-9689 or freylrf0713@gmail.com, Wayne Cott at 410-289-8271 or Bill Brown at 561-504-5281.
Sundays: Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. All you can eat. Masks required when walking around. Call 410-524-7994 for more information.
May 12: Women's Club of Ocean Pines "Restaurant of the Month" / 4-9 p.m.
Longboard Cafe in Ocean City will donate a portion of its sales to the Women's Club of Ocean Pines. Dine in or carry out. Reservations recommended. A flyer for the event must be presented. Contact President Karin Benton at karinhessbenton@gmail.com or 610-730-6706 for more information.
May 15: Colonial Village Community Yard Sale / 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Colonial Village neighborhood in Ocean Pines will host a community yard sale on Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m.-noon. Colonial Village may be accessed from Ocean Parkway via Carrollton Lane.
May 15: Ocean Pines Anglers Club Meeting / 9:30 a.m.
The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will hold a meeting at The Clubhouse Bar and Grille at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. The guest speakers will be Frank Daringer and Michael Highducheck from Mid Shore Electronics, who will discuss challenges with boat electronics as well as the latest security and electronic systems. Updates to new fishing regulations will also be reviewed.
May 17: Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County Meeting / 10 a.m.
The Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland. The club currently meets via Zoom on the third Monday of the month (except July and August). All are welcome. For information on the Democratic Women's Club and its activities, visit www.dwcmd.org, Facebook, or email demwomensclubwc@gmail.com.
June 1-3 (In Person): Safe Boating Class / 6-9 p.m.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state-mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Library. The class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972. The class will also be offered July 12-14 and Sept. 7-9. Two one-day classes will be offered on May 8 and Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In-person class instruction will be conducted in accordance with prevailing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. If classes cannot be held in person, they will be offered online. Additional online classes will be offered Oct. 5-7 and Nov. 2-4. The cost for the course is $20, which includes all course materials. To register or for questions, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or cgauxoc@gmail.com.
June 21: Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County Luncheon / 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The club's first in-person event in more than a year will be held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club ballroom and will include a choice of three entrees and dessert, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more. Social distancing protocols will be in place. The cost is $30. The deadline for registration and payment is June 1. The reservation form is on the Democratic Women's Club's Facebook page, website at www.dwcmd.org or via email at demwomensclubwc@gmail.com.
