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Visit the Pine’eer Artisan Gift Shop for unique, handcrafted items. The shop has also announced its new “Meet the Artisan” series. Shop artists will be demonstrating and selling their art on the third Saturday of each month through October. They will share their skills from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the shop's side porch, weather permitting. The Pine’eer Artisan Gift shop is 100% open, and masks are no longer required. It is located in White Horse Park near the Ocean Pines Administration Building and has regular shopping hours on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is selling its 2022 "Lottery Raffle" tickets every week at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market through the end of 2021. The market is open Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30 and 9 a.m.-noon beginning Nov. 6. One thousand tickets numbered 000 through 999 are sold for $20 each, entitling the purchaser 365 chances to win throughout 2022, based on the Maryland “Pick 3” daily evening drawing. Funds raised benefit local youth. For more information, visit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City online at www.kiwanisofopoc.org or on Facebook, or call Dave Landis at 410-641-7330.

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.

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.

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 is back singing every Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The group is practicing for its annual show, scheduled for the fall. All ladies who love to sing, laugh and meet new friends are welcome to visit. Call Mary at 410-208-4009 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.

Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild, a non-profit organization in Ocean Pines, is selling Quilt Raffle tickets at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month through October. Tickets for the hand-appliquéd, 95” x 95” quilt are $1 each, or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held Dec. 8. Part of the proceeds will be used for charitable and educational purposes. For more information about the quilters guild, visit the group on Facebook.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state-mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course online. The class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972. An additional online class will be offered 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.

The speaker at this month's meeting, held at the Ocean Pines library, will be Ron Fisher, Ocean Pines Marinas dock master and author of the weekly newspaper column "Fish Tales." He will present information about flounder and tautog fishing. Club members will also review fishing regulations affecting our area. All are welcome.

Sponsored and hosted by Residence Inn by Marriott, Ocean City. All proceeds benefit the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. $20 per pup - 1 pup per person. All dog handlers must be 18+ and sign a waiver. Tickets include free gift for pups and a complimentary drink for dog handlers. Yappy hour drinks and food available to purchase, plus door prizes and more. For more information or to register, visit agh.care/puppyswim or call 410-641-9671.

The annual Fall General Meeting of the Ocean Pines Boat Club will be held in the Ocean Pines Community Center Assateague Room. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Positive Energy's Lyndsey Odachowski, who will speak about "Medical Cannabis in Maryland." The public is invited to attend.

Presented by the Ocean City Power Squadron at the Ocean Pines library. The course meets state requirements for operation of a recreational vessel or PWC. For registration info, email ocpsabc@gmail.com. Visit the Ocean City Power Squadron online at ocusps.org.

The Pine'eer Craft Club will host the 10th annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Craft Fair at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The event will feature a wide variety of handcrafted items, many with a holiday theme, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, soap and bath products, pet products, American doll clothes, candles, stained glass, pillows and cross-stitched items. Breakfast and lunch items will be available for sale by the Kiwanis Club. The event is free and open to the public.