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Advisory Committee Members Needed

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.

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.

The Ocean Pines Garden Club has been holding Zoom meetings and planning activities while keeping COVID-19 safety measures in mind. The club also has a multi-page newsletter that goes out to members each month. The "Bloomin' News" is full of garden hints, local information and links to outside environmental and gardening sources. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact President Patti Lookner at plookner@gmail.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will collect donations of non-perishable food items for Diakonia.

The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop will be open for holiday shopping on Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m.-noon for last-minute holiday shoppers. Masks are required, and both cash and credit card payments are currently accepted.

*Note, the Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. The Craft Club wishes shoppers and crafters a safe and happy holiday. The gift shop will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and will feature "all things comfy and cozy."

The shop is located in White Horse Park next to the Ocean Pines Administration Building.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will be selling lanterns at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market in White Horse Park. Large lanterns sell for $40 and are battery operated with a remote to change the lighting patterns. Two versions are available: "Peace on Earth" with a red bow and tree on the front and "Fall" with a brown bow and leaves on the front. Inserts can be purchased to change the messages to suit the season. A smaller solar lantern is available for $30. Proceeds benefit Worcester G.O.L.D., which distributes prenatal to age 4 pantry items in line with the Kiwanis "Priority One" program. Lanterns will be available next to the Kiwanis Lottery Raffle sales table at the market. Lanterns may also be ordered by calling Jim Spicknall at 301-580-0377.

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.

Proceeds benefit Coastal Hospice programs. Angel ornaments, personalized with the name of someone a donor wants to honor or memorialize, are hung on eight Coastal Hospice Christmas trees displayed across the region. Contributions can be made at www.coastalhospice.org/angel or by texting "ANGEL" to 345-345. Please include the name of the "angel" so that Costal Hospice can write it on the ornament. Please note who Coastal Hospice should notify of the donation, including name and address. The amount of the donation will not be disclosed. Call 410-742-8732 for more information.

Purchase tickets now through Dec. 31 for drawings to be held every evening in 2021. Tickets are $20 each and are valid for 365 drawings. Payouts are $20 per evening, except for special dates when winnings are $50-$250. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and youth programs. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member, or at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market, held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in White Horse Park. Visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org or Facebook at Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City for more details.

On Dec. 24, between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon, the NOEL Community will distribute bags of non-perishable food items to prepare at home. For those not able to prepare food, special food bags will be available. The bags will be distributed at St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, at the main entrance to the Church Hall. Please wear a mask. For more information, please call 410-289-3453. Donations may be sent to The NOEL Community c/o St. Paul's by-the-Sea, 302 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. The NOEL Community provides outreach year-round to local pantries and social service agencies in the area.

The Jan. 7 meeting topic will be "Enjoying Healthy Eating," presented by Amy Gehrig, RD LDN, from the Atlantic General Bariatric Center. Club members will receive an email invitation to access the Zoom meetings. Downloading the Zoom app is recommended. The Women’s Club membership year began in September and is ongoing. Dues are $10 per year. For memberships, contact Joyce Piatti at 410-302-0559 or japiatti@aol.com, or mail dues to her at 13 Chatham Court, Ocean Pines MD 21811. For information about the Women’s Club, contact President Karin Benton at 610-730-6706 or karinhessbenton@gmail.com.

Proceeds benefit scholarships and community donations. Only 100 tickets to be sold; 10 chances to win. A $50 cash first prize and $25 cash second prize drawing will he held on Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1. Winning tickets will also be put back for the the next drawing on May 6, which will consist of a $200 cash grand prize and $100 cash second prize. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased by contacting Irene Daly at 410-790-2192 or ildteach@gmail.com, or Diane McGraw at 410-707-6521 at mcgrawdb@mchsi.com.