FRIDAY, APRIL 19
GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 6 p.m. Featuring 14k and sterling silver jewelry, pearls, beads, loose stones, crystals and more. Classic and
contemporary designs for show and sale.
Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs.
Admission costs $5 for adults and free to
students 16 and younger when accompanied by an adult. A $1 discount coupon available online. Info: Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.netor www.treasuresoftheearth.net.
SWEET ADELINES CONVENTION,
COMPETITION — Ocean City convention
center, 4001 Coastal Highway. More than
20 choruses and 25 quartets compete in a women’s barbershop singing contest.
Admission costs $25 per event. Info:
www.region19sai.org or 800-626-2626.
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 1 p.m. Group will discuss “The Leisure Seeker,” by Michael Zadoorian. All are welcome. Info: 410-641-0650.
CONCERT FOR THE CURE — Seacrets, 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Cost is $5. All proceeds go to Komen Maryland. Open to the public.
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 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Special guest speakers will be Salisbury University’s Marc Street, PhD, and Delegate Mike McDermott. All interested citizens invited. Info: 443-614-7214, WorTeaParty@gmail.com orwww.worcestercountyteaparty.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 am. to 6 p.m. Featuring 14k and sterling silver jewelry, pearls, beads, loose stones, crystals and more. Classic and contemporary designs for show and sale. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs. Admission costs $5 for adults and free to students 16 and younger when accompanied by an adult. A $1 discount coupon available online. Info: Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663,tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net or www.treasuresoftheearth.net.
SWEET ADELINES CONVENTION,
COMPETITION — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. More than 20 choruses and 25 quartets compete in a women’s barbershop singing contest. Admission costs $25 per event. Info: www.region19sai.org or 800-626-2626.
THE TIDEWATER SINGERS IN CONCERT
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Acappella choir will feature “Lux Aeterna” by composer Morten Lauridsen. Concert will also include works by Johannes Brahms, Franz Joseph Haydn and John Rutter. Silent auction featuring original art, including oils, watercolors and collages. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased in advance by calling 443-982-2716 or online at www.jessespaddle.org/donations.php. Tickets also available at the door. Proceeds benefit the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund and the choir.
PLANET MAZE FUN DAY — Planet Maze, 3305 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 3-5 p.m. Cost is $12. Komen Maryland receives $6. Open to the public.
ICE SKATING AT THE CAROUSEL — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes skate rentals and complimentary food and beverage. All proceeds go to Komen Maryland. Open to the public.
‘THE ULTIMATE ART OF RECYCLING’
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn
basics of creating mosaics. Leave with a completed piece for indoors or outdoors display. Cost is $45 for Art League of Ocean City members and $54 for non-members. There is a $40 materials fee. Register: 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
CASH BINGO — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road, Berlin. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m. For adults 18 years and older. Pull tabs, 50-50, quickies, Chinese auction and jackpot up to $750. Packages include regular bingo, specials and jackpot games. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Food available for purchase featuring Backyard Louie’s BBQ. All proceeds benefit the school. Reservations: Lisa Delisi, 443-497-4322 or lisasltlones@yahoo.com.
MAGIC N’ FUN BY JOHN — Ocean Pines
library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Magician John Donaldson offers a family performance for all ages. Info: 410-208-4014
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER New Hope United Methodist Church, 35815 Woodyard Road, Willards, noon. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $11 for adults. Carry-outs available. Info: 410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251.
BERLIN’S ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY
Stephen Decatur and Henry Parks. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; clean-up 9 a.m. to noon. Free lunch for participants. Info: Mary Bohlen, 410-641-4314 orwww.berlinmd.gov.
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.
POCOMOKE SPRING OPEN GOLF TOURNEY — Winter Quarters Golf Course, Pocomoke. Registration at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per individual or $200 per team. Cart and lunch included. Silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Support Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce in promoting local businesses. Info: Jennifer, 410-957-1919 or pocomokechamber@gmail.com.
GUIDED NATURE HIKE — Meet at Visitor Center at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Old Furnace Road in Snow Hill at 6:45 p.m., weather permitting. Walk is from 7-9 p.m. Explore night sights and sounds of the Pocomoke Forest and Nassawango Swamp. Wear sturdy, water-resistant shoes and take a flash light. Free to members of Furnace Town and The Nature Conservancy. Non-member fees are $6 for adults, $5 for AAA, 61 and older and military ID and $3 for children ages 3-12. Reservations: 410-632-2032.
TRAIL BUILD AND PARK CLEAN UP — Join the Eastern Shore International Mountain Bicycling Association at Bainbridge Park in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take leaf rakes, hard rakes, pruners, shovels, gloves, hats, eye protection, water bottles and sun block. Refreshments will be provided. Donations appreciated. Register in advance by calling 410-430-4992. Rain date: www.esimba.com or Facebook Eastern Shore IMBA.
BENEFIT FOR LESLIE MULLIGAN — Hooters of Ocean City, 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 7-10 p.m. Leslie Mulligan, member of the Royal Plus, Inc. family, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 26. Donations of $30 includes buffet, domestic drafts, wine and soda. Also, silent auction and music by Only Better. Info:benefit@royalplus.com, 866-404-7587 or www.royalplus.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 14k and sterling silver jewelry, pearls, beads, loose stones, crystals and more. Classic and contemporary designs for show and sale. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs. Admission costs $5 for adults and free to students 16 and younger when accompanied by an adult. A $1 discount coupon available online. Info: Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net or www.treasuresoftheearth.net.
KOMEN MD OCEAN CITY RACE FOR THE CURE — Race Village, located at the Ocean City inlet lot, will open at 6 a.m. The 5k run starts at 8 a.m., 5k and 1-mile walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $10 for children 11 and younger, $35 for adults and $40 for timed runner, in advance. On race day, prices will be $15 for children and $45 for adults. Timed registration is not offered on race day. Info: Lydia Wooten, 443-235-8407 or www.komenmd.org/OC.
PIG ROAST — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, noon to 5 p.m. Includes hot dogs, hamburgers, cole slaw, potato salad and baked beans. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Beer, wine and soda available. Come early to see the pig being roasted. Reservations: 410-524-7994, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BULL ROAST — Coins Pub & Restaurant, Ocean City, noon to 3 p.m.
Entertainment by Full Circle, door prizes and silent auction. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. All proceeds benefit Worcester County children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Tickets available at Coin’s in advance or at the door. Info: 443-880-0850.
SHARING SUNDAY — Democratic Women’s Club will collect non-perishable food, toiletries and paper at the South Fire Station, located on Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Supplies will be shared with local food ministry. Info: 410-641-6683.
MONDAY, APRIL 22
WRITING FOR WELLNESS — Ocean Pines library, small meeting room, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing group that uses expressive writing exercises to stimulate the writing process for creative expression and to process emotions. No experience needed. Info: 410-208-4014.
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES SALE — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. K&J Jewelry and Accessories. All merchandise is $6 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Worcester County Library Foundation. Info: 410-208-4014.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in 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.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning and singing in a barbershop format are welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.
HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.
PILLOWCASE MINISTRY DRESSMAKING PARTY — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30-8 p.m. All are welcome to make dresses to benefit indigent girls in Haiti, Dominic Republic, East Timor and Africa. Take a sewing machine, if available, and new or nearly new pillowcases. Desserts provided. Take a sandwich and drink. Info: 410-641-0415.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER — Starts with hors d’oeuvres at Siculi, 104 N. Main St., Berlin at 6 p.m. Dinner served at the Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main St., Berlin at 7 p.m. Dessert and entertainment by Spare Change at 8:30 p.m. at
Sisters Wine and Gourmet, 113 N. Main St., Berlin. Cost is $45. Benefits Atlantic General Hospital programs. Reservations required: Susan Curtis-Dypsky, 443-235-2654. Info: www.facebook.com/AtlanticGeneralHospital.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
LAP TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Children, ages infant to 2 years, will be introduced to songs, games, finger plays and movement activities. Caregivers will learn new ways to interact with their toddlers. Info: 410-208-4014.
YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, rotunda, 10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.
PLAY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Parents and children, ages infant to 5 years old, explore educational toys together in an interactive, free play program. Info: 410-641-0650.
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES SALE — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. K&J Jewelry and Accessories. All merchandise is $6 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Worcester County Library Foundation. Info: 410-208-4014.
MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING
ASSOCIATION MEETING — Ocean City Lion’s Club, Airport Road off Route 611, West Ocean City. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Info: Ron Smith, 732-779-2441.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
WINTER/SPRING ADULT ED — Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, April 24 and May 8. Classes taught by Rabbi Susan Warshaw. Mussar and Introduction to Talmud, on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon and noon to 1:30 p.m. respectively. Take a lunch. Info: Jaime, 410-641-4311.
THE MUSIC OF THE WW2UNES — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Musicians Frank Nanna, Dave Dalfonso and Carol Wolek take the audience back to the 1940s. Info: 410-957-0878.
STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Children, ages
2-5 years old, enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-524-1818.
YOUNG AND RESTLESS — Ocean Pines
library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.
Creative science, art and music activities for children ages 3-5. Info: 410-208-4014.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in 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 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 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 across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m. After a brief mixer, John Hench will lecture on the U.S. Constitution. All Democrats and Independents welcome.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
3RD ANNUAL BIKES TO THE BEACH SPRING RALLY — Hooper’s Crab House, 12913 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. Numerous hotels, nightclubs and restaurants will be participating. There will be bike builders, entertainment, vending and more. Info: www.bikestothebeach.com.
COASTAL HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT
SERVICES’ SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines
library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Open to the public. RSVP: Lenora Berger, 410-726-6405.
STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 2-5 years old, enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-208-4014.
FIRESIDE CHAT — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. Monthly book discussion. Take a book that you want to discuss. Get ideas for new authors to try. Info: 410-641-0650.
LIFE WELL PLANNED FREE SEMINARS Ocean Pines Community Center, East Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10-11:30 a.m. and Raymond James Office, 215 North Main Street, Berlin, 6:30-8 p.m. Would you like to earn income on investments and mitigate risk? Info: Carrie Dupuie of Raymond James Financial Services, 410-208-1704.
ADULT KNITTING & CROCHETING GROUP Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 11 a.m. An informal monthly group for people who love to knit or crochet. Share ideas, patterns and projects. Info: 410-957-0878.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY GENERAL MEETING AND DINNER Antipasti Restaurant, 3101 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., meeting at 5 p.m.. dinner at 6 p.m. and speaker at 6:30 p.m. Cyndy Howell, Worcester County Volunteer Service Manager, will speak about Energizing the Spirit. Reservations: Bev Bigler, 410-208-6018 or cwcandlewood@mchsi.com.
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.
ONGOING EVENTS
CREATE THE MOMENT — Janei’s Art Studio and Gallery, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Route 54, West Fenwick, Del., April 15 through May 25. Free exhibition of fine art and photography by local painters Janei Folz and Neil Maliszewski and photographers Dennis Shipley and Ken Hubley. Info: 703-909-0898.
BREAKFAST BARS FOR OUR TROOPS
Help supplement the MRE’s, which is the breakfast currently served to some of our armed forces in Afghanistan, with breakfast and cereal bars. Donation boxes are located in the Ocean Pines area through April: Re/Max on Route 589, Copy Central on Cathell Road, Prudential Pen/Fed Realty on Manklin Creek Road, the Ocean Pines Community Church, the Ocean Pines library and the Ocean Pines Community Center. A box is also provided at Allstate Insurance on Route 611 in West Ocean City. To contribute or help collect boxes, call 410-641-7391 or louetta@mcclaflin.com.
kiwanis club OF GREATER OP-OC
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, every Wednesday, 7:45 a.m., except third Wednesdays when it meets at Woodlands in Ocean Pines, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Berlin (Nov. through April). Doors open at
5:30, dinner meeting starts at 6 p.m. for $18 per person. Info: 410-641-7330.
kiwanis club OF GREATER OP-OC
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, every Wednesday, 7:45 a.m., except third Wednesdays when it meets at Hall’s Restaurant, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7:45 a.m. (June through September).
Info: 410-641-7330.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon, through June 2. Donations support the Ocean City Aviation Association’s Huey
Memorial fund. Display is located within
walking distance of Terminal. Info: Airport
Operations, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND — Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks is hosting a trip to
Allenbury Theater in Boiling Springs, Pa., for an exciting murder mystery weekend on April 19-21. The bus will leave on April 19 at 9 a.m. and return approx, 4 p.m. on 21st. Prices vary per room occupancy, please call recreation and parks department for details. Info: 410-641-7052 ext. 3030.
