FRI. May 22
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 8-10:30 p.m. The public is invited to a free viewing of “Earth to Echo,” on a giant projection movie screen. Take chairs or a blanket. Concessions sold. Info: Kim Kinsey, 410-520-5167. For more events:www.oceancitymd.gov.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind of 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.
SAT. May 23
SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. Free admission. Info: Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735 or cropperjl@aol.com.
OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Special patriotic show tonight. 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.
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE — Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Avenue, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 410-289-9340 or Jan, 410-641-4919.
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. May 24
SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. Free admission. Info: Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735 or cropperjl@aol.com.
OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Special patriotic show tonight. 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.
FRANCESCO ATTESTI CONCERT — Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and $35. Tickets may be purchased in the Visitor’s Center at 40th Street or Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000. Info: 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST SPECIAL — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), 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.
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.
outdoor casual worship service — Front lawn of Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8:30 a.m., Sundays,May 24 through Sept. 27. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Held indoor 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. May 25
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.
MEMORIAL DAY DINNER — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Pot roast or chicken parmesan, salad, potatoes, veggies and dessert. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. Proceeds to Diakonia’s Supportive Services for Veterans and their families. Info: 410-641-2186 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.
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. May 26
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES — MAC, Inc. Area Agency on Aging Senior Center, 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, April 7-May 26. This free, eight-session series, titled “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease for Care Partners,” is designed to help caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Late stage, part 2. RSVP is requested: Amy Schine, 410-749-4940 or amys@geried.com.
FUNDRAISER FOR JANE HALL — Touch Of Italy, located in the Holiday Inn, 6600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 3-5 p.m. Seventy-five percent of sales at bar donated to Women Supporting Women.s
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 soup, hot dogs, pizza, corn on the cob, and French fries. Reserve crabs and shrimp: 410-524-7994.
ATLANTIC COAST CHAPTER OF THE MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION CHAPTER MEETING — Lions Club, Airport Road, West Ocean City. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Visitors and guest welcome. First speaker will be Scott Lennox from the local TV show, “Hooked on OC” and his new business venture FishingOC.com. Second speaker will be a local DNR Officer who will update the group on local fishing regulations, closures and building a working relationship to make fisheries better.
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. May 27
FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS AND seminar — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 6-7:30 p.m. Dr. Curtis Asbury, a board-certified dermatologist with Atlantic General Health Systems, will discuss skin cancer and prevention, followed by a free skin cancer screening. Free and open to the public, but registration is required: 410-641-7052 or rec@oceanpines.org. Info: www.OceanPines.org, Teresa Travatello, 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006 or ttravatello@oceanpines.org.
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.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB SPECIAL EVENT — Seacrets, Morley Hall, 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Senator Jim Mathias will speak on significant Maryland legislation. Music provided by “The Yellow Dogs.” Food and beverages sold. All Worcester County Democrats are urged to attend. Info: Tom Butler, 410-600-0468.
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. May 28
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.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN LUNCHEON MEETING — The Captain’s Table Restaurant, located in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., Ocean City. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and meeting begins at 11 a.m. Representatives from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department will speak on the growing heroin epidemic and other crime issues in the area. Cost is $16. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net.
NAACP MAY MEETING — Multipurpose Building, 130 Flower St., Berlin, 6:30 p.m. CASA representative will discuss the Court Appointed Special Advocacy program. CASA recruits, trains and supports citizen volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court rooms and the community. Info: 443-944-6701.
WEST OCEAN CITY ASSOCIATION SOCIAL — Full Moon Saloon 12702 Old Bridge Road, West Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Meet your WOC neighbors while supporting a new local business. Info: Diana Abba, 410-213-0916.
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
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.
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ ACTIVITIES FOR GRADUATES — Throughout the Ocean City area, May 31 through June 16. The “Play It Safe” program sponsors special, free, alcohol-free and drug-free events, honoring 2015 high school graduates. Info: 410-250-0125.
