FRI. March 20
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW AND ART & CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 6 p.m.Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas … decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping and building a home. Additional show highlights include show “specials” and bargains, the Art & Craft Fair, free drawings and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+) and students (14-22) and free to children 13 and younger and military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410-213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions. info.
BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
WINE TASTING AND CHINESE AUCTION — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4-7 p.m. Variety of wine samples, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling Ralph Chinn at 410-208-6719. Info: Mike Evans, 443-547-4865 or www.kiwanisofopoc.com.
ANNUAL ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, main station. Door open at 7 p.m., games begin at 8 p.m.Cash bar. Music by Days Gone By. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets: 443-365-1225.
WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. Mike Bradley, morning host of the “Talk of Delmarva” on WGMD, will discuss Stories From Behind The Microphone. Free and open to the public. Info: WCTPPatriots@gmail. com, www.worcestercountyteaparty .com, www.facebook.com/
LONGABERGER & THIRTY ONE BINGO — Holy Savior Parish Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for 20 games. Tickets: Kim, 410-213-9040. Sponsored by Chesapeake Martial Arts.
SAT. March 21
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW AND ART & CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas … decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping and building a home. Additional show highlights include show “specials” and bargains, the Art & Craft Fair, free drawings and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+) and students (14-22) and free to children 13 and younger and military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410-213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.
SPAGHETTI DINNER — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 5-8 p.m. There will also be a Ticket Drop Auction, silent auction and raffle. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit Camp Possibilities. Tickets: Katie, 410-251-4793; Corey, 410-251-0626; or Corey@
ITALIAN FESTIVAL — St. Andrews Hall, 144th and Sinepuxent streets, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ravioli and meatball platters, meatball and sausage subs, cannoli, minestrone soup, wine, soda, beer, Zeppoles (St. Joseph’s Day Cake) and more. Music provided by Baltimore’s Mario Monaldi Band. Games for children and adults, Religious items, Italian clothing and cookbooks. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Sons of Italy of Ocean City.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope United Methodist Church, Willards, noon. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults. Carry-outs available. Info: 410-543-8244or 443-235-0251.
INDOOR YARD SALE — Elks Lodge, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 7 a.m. to noon. Tables cost $15 each or two for $25. Breakfast sandwiches served. Table reservations: 443-235-2926.
‘THE ROAD TO ASSATEAGUE PART 1: FAMOUS STORMS OF ASSATEAGUE’ — Assateague Island Visitor Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin. Coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m., program begins at 10 a.m. Christopher Seymour, retired National Park Service Ranger, will revisit three major storms of the last century and their impacts on the island. Info: www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.
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. March 22
HOME, CONDO & OUTDOOR SHOW AND ART & CRAFT SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas … decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping and building a home. Additional show highlights include show “specials” and bargains, the Art & Craft Fair, free drawings and door prizes. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+) and students (14-22) and free to children 13 and younger and military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410-213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.
BREAKFAST SPECIAL — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 8-11:30 a.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, western omelet, bacon, sausage, home fries, chipped beef, toast, French toast, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 7 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994.
COMMUNITY HYMN SING — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 4 p.m. The church will continue its 100th Anniversary celebration with a Community Hymn Sing featuring choirs from several area Methodist churches. Enjoy the Bell Choir, clarinet and flute. A love offering will be received. A reception will follow the program. Everyone is welcome.
MSO 2015 SPRING CONCERT — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 3 p.m. Featuring the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. At intermission there will be a “meet and greet” for local music students and their teachers to chat with Lucasz Szyrner and Patrick Lill. Tickets cost $38 for adults and free to those 18 and younger (reservations are required). Tickets: 410-289-3440, 888-846-8600 orwww.midatlanticsymphony.org.
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.
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. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.
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. March 23
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. March 24
BUS TRIP TO HONOR WWII VETERANS — All WWII Veterans and their spouse or companion are invited on this bus trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bus leaves American Legion, 23rd Street at 8 a.m. with second pick up at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road at 8:15 a.m. The trip is free. Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1091. RSVP: Nelson Kelly, 302-236-4171,
nelsonkelly11@comcast.net; Jack Hyle, 410-390-2037, johnshyle@gmail.com; or Bill Wolf, 443-366-2994, oceancityvva@gmail.com.
MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING — Lions Club, Airport Road, West Ocean City. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaking will be talking about the proposed oil and natural gas drilling off the Mid Atlantic coast. Open to the public.
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. March 25
holt paper & chemical trade show — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Info: 410-742-7577.
SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, last Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.
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. March 26
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY LUNCHEON MEETING — The Golden Sands Hotel, second floor, 109th Street, Ocean City. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and meeting begins at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. Cost is $16. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m., followed by guest speaker, Michael Mathers, PA, who will discuss ideas for creating estates and trusts, and Elder Law in particular. All Dems and Independents welcome.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
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.
NAACP MEETING — Multipurpose Building, 130 Flower St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Worcester County Sherriff’s Department representatives will discuss the drug problem in the area, including heroin abuses and overdoses. Teens are strongly encouraged to come. Info: Ivory Smith, 443-944-6701.
ONGOING EVENTS
GERANIUM SALE — Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County. Cost is $6. Colors are red, white, pink, fuchsia and salmon. Orders must be placed by April 20 for early May delivery. Info: Harriet Batis, 302-988-1268.
