FRI. June 19
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT FUNDRAISER DINNER — Zion United Methodist Church, 11707 Back Creek Road, Bishopville, 5-7 p.m.Smoked pork and chicken with sides, drink and dessert. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids 3-12 and free to children 2 and younger. Tickets: Russell Snader, 410-603-6342.
SAT. June 20
breeches buoy rescue reenactment — Ocean City Inlet, 10 a.m. Relive the rescue of a 19th century ship’s crew using a breeches buoy and experience an exciting 21st century sea rescue by active duty Coast Guard personnel. Free and open to the public. Info: 410-289-4991.
BEACH 5 SAND SOCCER — Ocean City beach at Third Street. Family-focuses soccer tournament on the beach. Admission cost is $375 per team. Info: Angela, 919-607-0864, beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com or www.beach5sandsoccer.com.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PASTA NIGHT — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 5-7:30 p.m.Catered by Mia Fratello, featuring two pastas, three sauces, salad and cash bar. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 9 and younger. Info:410-524-7994.
OLD TIMER’S DAY — Hot Rods for Hospice classic car and truck show on Church Street in Selbyville, Del., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with judging fromnoon to 2 p.m. and awards at 3 p.m. Registration costs $10. Poker Run for registrants, Friday, June 19, 8:30 a.m. Info: 302-539-2100 orwww.TheQuietResorts.com.
YARD SALE and bake sale — Elks Lodge parking lot, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave, Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OUTDOOR ANTIQUE SHOW — Hudson’s General Store, 34621 Atlantic Avenue, Clarksville, Del., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big tent with more than 30 vendors specializing in antique furniture, primitives, glassware and more. Info: 302-539-8709.
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE — Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Avenue, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 410-641-4919.
TEACH A KID TO FISH — Veterans Park, South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines, 9-11 a.m. The Ocean Pines Anglers Club members will teach kids of all ages fishing skills and techniques. Beverages and bait provided for those who would like to stay after the event and practice their skills. A free rod and reel drawing held at the conclusion of the event. Info: Walt Boge, 410-208-2855.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 25. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410-524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAREHOUSE OPEN — Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Warehouse, 7033 Worcester Highway, Newark,8 a.m. to noon. Currently accepting donations in the form of gently used furniture, appliances and building supplies. Info: 410-208-4440.
SUN. June 21
BEACH 5 SAND SOCCER — Ocean City beach at Third Street. Family-focuses soccer tournament on the beach. Admission cost is $375 per team. Info: Angela, 919-607-0864, beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com or www.beach5sandsoccer.com.
OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring a visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production. Each 8-minute show also features fireworks effects. Free event. Info: 800-626-2326 or www.ocbeachlights.com.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.
GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring “Sons of Thunder.” Free-will offering will be taken for the singers. Info: Rita Williams, 302-436-1562.
SHARING SUNDAY — South Fire Station, located on Ocean Parkway (South Gate), Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. The Democratic Women’s Club will collect non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products. Supplies will be shared with a local food ministry. Info: 410-641-6552.
outdoor casual worship service — Front lawn of Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8:30 a.m., Sundays, through Sept. 27. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Held indoors during inclement weather. Info: 410-641-2186 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 26. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
MON. June 22
MOVIE ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach featuring “The Lego Movie.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.
MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Public is invited to come in and meet the firemen and see exhibits. Info: www.msfa.org.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey,410-251-2083.
FREE CNA INFORMATION SESSION — Wor-Wic Community College, Henson Hall, Room 105, Salisbury, 5-7 p.m. Information will be provided about certified nursing assistant courses. Reserve a seat: 410-334-6780.
HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, Mondays, 1-4 p.m., June through September. Info: 410-251-2849.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.
TUES. June 23
family beach olympics — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Featuring a variety of contests for all ages. Free events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay races and more. Info: 410-250-0125.
MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Public is invited to come in and meet the firemen and see exhibits. Info: www.msfa.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs and shrimp, crab cakes, crab soup, corn on the cob, hot dogs, pizza, French fries and onion rings. Reserve crabs and shrimp: 410-524-7994, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP — Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St., #B, Pocomoke City, noon to 2 p.m. A well-researched falls prevention program for seniors. The workshop is free and meets for two hours a week for seven weeks, June 2-July 14. Info: 410-957-0391.
MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION monthly meeting — Lion’s Club, 12534 Airport Road, West Ocean City. Doors open at 7 p.m, meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. First guest speaker will be Dan Collins, an instructor from the Coast Guard, DNR and a member of the
USCGA. Second guest speaker will be a local high school student graduate who was awarded a college scholarship from the MSSA Scholarship Program. Guests are welcome. Info: Ron Smith, smitty3894@aol.com or 732-779-2441.
KIWANIS OPEN HOUSE — Sisters, 113 N. Main Street, Berlin, 6-7 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks served. The “3-2-1 Kiwanis” program will be introduced. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING – Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m.TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE – WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
WED. June 24
MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND PARADE — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Public is invited to come in and meet the firemen and see exhibits. The parade is at 1 p.m., featuring equipment, bands and floats. Approximately 3 hours. Info: www.msfa.org.
movie on the beach — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach featuring “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-641-9725 orgmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262).
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m.Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE – WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
THURS. June 25
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2-3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Key speakers with expert knowledge concerning areas of concern for those affected by a stroke.
LIVING WELL: CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP — Captain’s Cove Community Center, 4243 Captains Corridor, Greenbackville, Va., 1-3:30 p.m., Thursdays, June 25 through July 30. Free workshop teaches how to live a quality life with chronic disease. Info: 410-629-6821.
‘RED, WHITE AND BLUE’ LUNCHEON MEETING — Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 11501 Maid at Arms Lane, Berlin. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting begins at 11 a.m. Guest speakers will be Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino and a representative from Coastal Hospice. Cost for the luncheon is $17. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net. Sponsored by the Republican Women of Worcester County.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 6:30 p.m. Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson will speak on OPA emergency evacuation procedures and the responsibilities of our Evacuation Staff. Refreshments served before meeting.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.
ONGOING EVENTS
KIWANIS DUCK RACE CHANCES ON SALE — Chances for duck entries are $5 each or three for $10. The race will be held Aug. 28 at Frontier Town. First prize is $1,000, second is $300 and third is $200. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s college scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling 410-208-0479. No need to be present to win.
MAC INC. FUN DAY — Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, July 25, rain or shine. Tickets include unlimited Splash Mountain and golf from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and amusement rides from 2-6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and are on sale in advance only by calling 410-742-0505, Ext. 113. Deadline is 4:30 p.m. on July 23. Proceeds provide scholarships to the Richard A. Henson Wellness Center at MAC Inc.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, June 22-26, 5-7:15 p.m. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to “SonSpark Lab.” Each night there is a Bible story, song, craft, game and dinner. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. Register: 410-641-4882 or vbsholytrinity@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE — Town of Ocean City Beach Patrol, 109 Talbot St., Ocean City, August 5-6, 6-9 p.m. The two-night course will provide you with an American Red Cross First Aid certification (Aug. 5, $30) and an American Heart Association CPR certification (Aug. 6, $20), both good for two years. Register for one or both nights: 410-289-7556 by July 22.
BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, during regular library hours through Labor Day. Gently used books for $5 a bag. Info: 410-524-1818.
‘EVEREST…CONQUERING CHALLENGES WITH GOD’S MIGHTY POWER!’ — St. Andrew Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m., June 22-26. Participate in team building games, Bible songs, science experiments and tasty treats. Cost is $40 per child with a $65 maximum for a family. Register: 410-250-0300 and at St. Luke and St. Andrew.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m.on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.
BUS TRIPS — On July 21 and Aug. 18, tour NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. Cost is $35. On June 14, travel to Camden Yarks to watch the Orioles host the Yankees. Cost is $85 and includes transportation and game ticket. All trips are open to the public. Register: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. Info: www.OceanPines.org.
‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., through September. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with name and phone number.
WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Speakers, exercise, discussions and more. Info: 410-208-3132.
STAR CHARITIES MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.
AARP — Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Info: aarp1917.org.
NAACP MEETINGS — NAACP meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-944-6701.
SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP — Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Also held at the Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., the fourth Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-726-3090 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.
