January is typically a slow time in Ocean City, MD, but it’s still beautiful and hotel rooms are cheaper, so why not plan an impromptu trip? Should you choose to do so, there is always some excitement to had in Ocean City!
Here’s a look at this week’s highlights:
– Do you like beer, beef, and supporting Wounded veterans? Of course you do and tonight you get the chance at the Beef and Beer fundraiser at the Ocean Pines Community Center. This annual event features an all-you-can-eat dinner with beer, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, a live gift basket auction hosted by Bulldog from Ocean98, and guest speaker Major General James A. Adkins. The event runs from 5-9pm and tickets are $26 each with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Soldiers of Maryland. Call Foultz at 410-641-7667 or Barbara Mazzei, 410-208-0430 for more information.
– Speaking of beer, the off-season is the perfect time to check out the booming brewery scene found in and around Ocean City. ShoreCraftBeer.com has all the info you need about out 18 local breweries, including info on beers, hotel packages, shuttle services, challenges, and more!
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Finally, if you can’t be in Ocean City this week, take the time to vote in the 2015 Best of Ocean City® awards. Click the link to help give your favorite bars, restaurants and businesses the recognition they deserve and ultimate bragging rights for the year!
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Live music and entertainment listings:
BJ’S ON THE WATER
75th Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-524-7575
Jan. 9: Full Circle, 9 p.m.
Jan. 10: No Byscuyts, 9 p.m.
Jan. 14: Thin Ice, 5 p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE
15th St. & Baltimore Ave.
Ocean City
410-289-7192
www.captainstableoc.com
Every Friday & Saturday:
Phil Perdue
DUFFY’S TAVERN
130th Street in the
Montego Bay Shopping Center
410-250-1449
Jan. 9: Bob Hughes, 6-10 p.m.
FAGER’S ISLAND
60th Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-524-5500
Jan. 9: DJ RobCee
Jan. 10: DJ Groove
HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL
12841 S. Harbor Road
West Ocean City
410-213-1846
Jan. 9: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T
Jan. 10: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.;
DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.
Jan. 11: Opposite Directions,
2-6 p.m.
HARPOON HANNA’S
Route 54 and the bay
Fenwick Island, Del.
800-227-0525
302-539-3095
Jan. 9: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m.
Jan. 10: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.
Jan. 14: Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m.
Jan. 15: Aaron Howell, 6-10 p.m.
HOOTERS
Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd.
West Ocean City
410-213-1841
Jan. 9: Ladies Night w/DJ BK,
8 p.m.
JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB
56th Street, bayside
Ocean City
410-524-7499
Jan. 10: Rick & Regina,
8 p.m. to midnight
OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB
In the Horizons Restaurant
In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel
101st Street and the ocean
Ocean City
410-524-3535
Every Thursday-Sunday: DJ Dusty,
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Jan. 9-10: First Class,
9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
SEACRETS
49th Street and the bay, Ocean City
410-524-4900
Jan. 9: Melodime, 9 p.m.
Jan. 10: Rew Smith, 5 p.m.;
Big Bang Baby, 10 p.m.
Jan. 15: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.
WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL
11070 Cathell Road,
Suite 17
Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines
443-365-2576
Jan. 9: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Events, activity and things to do this week:
FRI. Jan. 9
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.
BEEF & BEER FUNDRAISER — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 5-9 p.m. To benefit Wounded Soldiers of MD. Special guest speaker, all-you-can-eat beef dinner, two live bands, door prizes, live auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $26. Contact: Barbara Mazzei, 410-208-0430 or Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-7 p.m. Includes two pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and drink. Cost is $10. Bake sale table and carry outs available. Info: 410-641-1137.
‘ALADDIN’ PERFORMANCE — Wor-Wic Community College’s Guerrieri Hall Theater, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury. Performances starting at4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater. Tickets available at the door one hour before showtime. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for children 6-18 and $8 for children 5 and younger. Info: Em Hench, 410-208-9544.
BASKET AND GIFT CARD BINGO — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Main Station, 10709 Bishopville Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Twenty games, 10 baskets and 10 gift cards; specials; 50/50; and door prize. Food and beverage available. Advance tickets: 410-352-3101.
SAT. Jan. 10
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 11 a.m. A brief ceremony will feature two local survivors of the Normandy Beach landings and an Honor Guard. Light refreshments to follow. All are welcome. Info: Sharyn O’Hare, 410-603-4777 or Marie Gilmore, 410-726-2881.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-9 p.m. Music provided by DJ Norm. All are welcome. Admission costs $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262).
‘ALADDIN’ PERFORMANCE — Wor-Wic Community College’s Guerrieri Hall Theater, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury. Performances starting at4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater. Tickets available at the door one hour before showtime. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for children 6-18 and $8 for children 5 and younger. Info: Em Hench, 410-208-9544.
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Captain Sonny Gwin, a commercial fisherman for 30 years, will provide an insight into the world of a local commercial fisherman. All welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.
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, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. 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.
SUN. Jan. 11
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.
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. Jan. 12
LIVING WELL WORKSHOP — Northern Worcester Senior Center 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 5 through Feb. 23. Free, six-week workshop that teaches how to live a quality life with chronic disease. Chronic conditions include diabetes, arthritis, depression, asthma, bronchitis, pain, heart disease or any condition that hinders you. Pre-registration required by calling Laura Small, 410-629-6820.
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.
COMPUTER TRAINING — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1 p.m. Learn how to set up an e-mail and how to navigate the Web. Registration is necessary by calling 410-957-0878.
WOR-WIC EXPRESS REGISTRATION — Wor-Wic Community College, corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. “Smart Start Express Registration,” two extended days of full-service spring credit registration services. Allow at least 3 hours for any diagnostic assessments. Spring credit classes begin Jan. 16. Info: www.worwic.edu or 410-334-2800.
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. Jan. 13
life line screening event — St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City. Preventive health screenings can detect your risk for serious disease. Pre-registration is required. To get a discount and have questions answered call, 1-888-653-6450 or visit lifelinescreening.com/
WOR-WIC EXPRESS REGISTRATION — Wor-Wic Community College, corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. “Smart Start Express Registration,” two extended days of full-service spring credit registration services. Allow at least 3 hours for any diagnostic assessments. Spring credit classes begin Jan. 16. Info: www.worwic.edu or 410-334-2800.
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.
WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP – WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, Suite 203, Ocean City, 5 p.m. Cost is $5 per meeting. Talk nutrition, exercise, health, tips for weight loss and more. Info: 410-213-7000.
WED. Jan. 14
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.
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.
WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP – WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, Suite 203, Ocean City, noon. Cost is $5 per meeting. Talk nutrition, exercise, health, tips for weight loss and more. Info: 410-213-7000.
THURS. Jan. 15
PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, Marlin Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Planning meeting for 2015. Info: 410-208-3032.
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 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 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.
