Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop Open
The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop features handmade creations from local crafters and artisans. Please check out our new spring merchandise: hand-coiled fabric baskets, quilted table runners and placemats, cork trivets, hand-painted porcelain, embroidered towels, glass cheese trays and tea lights, stained glass night lights, lit bar bottles, crocheted crab coasters, hand-thrown pottery, unique crocheted afghans, decorative pillows and much more. The gift shop is open Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Masks are required, and both cash and credit card payments are currently accepted. The 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.
Third Monday of Every Month: Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County / 10 a.m.
The club currently holds its monthly meetings via Zoom on the third Monday of each month. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.dwcmd.org or on Facebook, or email demwomensclubwc@gmail.com.
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 1: Women's Club Fundraiser at the Farmers Market / 8 a.m.- Noon
The Women's Club will be at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market with items for sale. The table theme will be spring, Mother's Day and Memorial Day. Contact Mary Mascelli at mlmascelli@gmail.com or 302-545-3466 or Mike Birckner at mbirck@verizon.net or 301-520-7390 to assist with staffing and donations for the tables according to the theme.
May 6: Women's Club of Ocean Pines Meeting / 10-11 a.m.
At the May 6 Zoom meeting, Ginny Rosencrantz, commercial horticulture educator from the University of Maryland Extension Service, will speak on spring plantings. Winners of the meeting's door prize, the "Cash for Winners" grand prize drawings of $200 and $100 cash, and "Thank You" giveaways for two members of the "From the Heart" Club fundraiser will also be announced. For more information, or to participate in the club's video conferencing meetings, contact Women's Club President Karin Benton at karinhessbenton@gmail.com or 610-730-6706 for an email invitation to access Zoom (the Zoom app should also be downloaded).
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.
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.
