July 11, 2014 "Supermoon" over the Isle of Wight Bay and the Cove at Ocean Pines. By: George Ball

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Dave Stevens and Pat Renaud
Board of Election Results
 
Congratulations to Pat Renaud and Dave Stevens who are elected for three-year terms!

Thank you to all the candidates for the time and willingness to serve our community!

For Election Results, Please Click Here
Next Meeting of the Board
Friday, August 15, 2014 at 1pm
Board Room, View Agenda

   
 
Summer Family Fun Celebrations All Week!  
All events and activities open to the Public!  
 
THURSDAY-8/14
Free Concert in the Park - White Horse Park - The Uptown Band 7pm.
Bring Chairs and a picnic and BYOB. Drinks & food also for sale.

FRIDAY - 8/15
Discount Yoga Class on the Beach - Beach Club 8-9am
Kaleb Brown - Beach Club 2- 6 pm
Joe Smooth and 2 Much Stuff - The Cove Restaurant (Yacht Club) 6-10pm

SATURDAY - 8/16
OP Farmers Market  - White Horse Park 8-1pm
Family Fly Day (Kite Day) - Veterans Memorial - 11-3pm
Groovy Tie Dye t-shirt making - Comm Center - 1-3:30pm
Kevin Poole - The Cove at Ocean Pines (Yacht Club) 6-10pm

SUNDAY - 8/17
Buffet Brunch 9am - 1pm OP Yacht Club
Kaleb Brown 2-6pm OP Beach Club 
Hemp Jewelry Making - Comm Center 11-12:30pm
Memory Wire Beaded Bracelet Making - Comm Center 1-2:30pm
Rick and Lennon LaRicci - The Cove at Ocean Pines (Yacht Club) 5- 9pm 

MONDAY - 8/18
Free Movie in the Park - THE LEGO MOVIE - White Horse Park 8pm. Popcorn for Sale!
Summer Camps & Sports Camp continue - see below for start dates
Shrimp & Mussels Specials at the Cove Restaurant Happy Hr 4-7

TUESDAY- 8/19
Cooking Class - OP Yacht Club
Shrimp & Mussels Specials at the Cove Restaurant Happy Hr 4-7

WEDNESDAY - 8/20
Pat O'Brennan 3-6pm OP Beach Club
Family Fun Night at YC Pool!  6-8pm, DJ, Games, Prizes, Food & Drinks poolside. 

THURSDAY-8/21
Free Concert in the Park - Hung Jury Band - White Horse Park  7pm.
Bring Chairs and a picnic and BYOB. Drinks & food also for sale. 

FRIDAY  - 8/22
Discount Yoga Class on the Beach - Beach Club 8-9am
Kaleb Brown - Beach Club 2- 6 pm
Skyla Burrell - The Cove Restaurant (Yacht Club) 6-10pm

SATURDAY - 8/23
Flea Market & Farmers Market  - White Horse Park 8-1pm
King's Ransom - The Cove at Ocean Pines (Yacht Club) 6-10pm

SUNDAY - 8/24
Buffet Brunch 9am - 1pm OP Yacht Club
Kaleb Brown 12-4pm  - OP Beach Club 
Kaleb Brown - The Cove at Ocean Pines (Yacht Club) 5- 9pm 

View August Calendar below or visit www.oceanpines.org  for more info 

August Events Calendar

3rd Annual Family Kite Day!
11am - 3pm, Free and All are Welcome! 
@ Veterans Memorial Park
Stop by visit vendors,crafts, DJ, kite-making, and bring your kite and fly it high!  This event is for All Ages!
THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERY GENERATION - OCEAN PINES!
Be sure to pick up your August calendar 
for a list of all events next month! 
Click here for a printable version
OP Rec and Parks in FULL SWING! 
Sign up now, something for all age groups and interests!
Open DAILY  8am - 10pm 
Discounted Jolly Roger, Amusement Parks, and Regal Movie Tickets
on Sale at the OP Community Center!  
 
Quick Links
   
Bus Trips & Classes
Photo of July 31st trip to Nasa's Wallops Island.

MORE NASA'S WALLOPS ISLAND TOURS
Sept Dates, Oct Dates, Nov Dates, Dec Dates, CALL FOR INFO! 

Aquatics Classes   
Yacht Club Drop - In & Wake Up 8am
Drop-In Fee $5/$6/$7 - 
Early Bird Lap Swim - Aug 18
AQUA ZUMBA **NEW** - Sept 8 
Evening Water Aerobics - Sept 9
(do zumba & aerobics and save $$)
Indoor Fall Shape Ups H20- Sept 9 
REGISTRATIONS STARTING FOR:
Brian Stoher's SURF Camp @ Beach Club - Aug 15

NEW Preseason HS Prep Golf Camp ages 12 & up - Aug 16&17
Aaron Wyatt's Basketball Training Camp 13 & up - Aug 18-21

Stand Up Paddleboard Camp 9 & up - Aug 19 & 21

Matt Dove's Skateboard Camp ages 6-14 - Aug 26-28


410-641-7052/ [email protected]

 Community Center is open Daily for sign ups or stop by any pools for more information and meet lifeguards and staff.

A CHANCE FOR A WIN - WIN RAFFLE FOR THE OPVFD FUND RAISER! 


WINNER DRAWING, SEPT 21st.

 

The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Dept is building another custom built home by Brunori Homes for The 2014 Annual Raffle. This home is called the "The Turnbury III" and offers more space to the family that would like to call Ocean Pines home. With 3 bedrooms , walk in closets and 2 baths. This home offers an open living concept with a great room that is surrounded by the kitchen and dining area. Inside the home you will see ceiling fans through out, panel doors, appliances and crown molding. The home also offers a screened porch, open deck and 2 car garage. Located in South Ocean Pines at 1146 Ocean Parkway this 1,546 SQ.FT. home can be yours by just purchasing a $100 Ticket. If you wish to take a chance on the Ocean Pines Annual Raffle but wish to not take the home as your prize. This year we are offering the Lucky Winner the choice of either the house or $100,000.00 CASH. DRAWING HELD SEPT. 21st   Stop by the South Station or call 410-641-8272 for more information. 

 



 

$1 Fare to ride the Trolley 
The trolley operates from 10 am to 10 pm.  Ocean Pines stops at Community Center, Sports Core Pool, and OP Library.  Connect to West Ocean City Park and Ride with stops at the Casino at Ocean Downs, West Ocean City Harbor/Marina, Ocean Pines Sports Core swimming pool and Community Center, downtown Berlin and the Berlin Walmart.   


 
For complete schedule, click here

  

 

    

rates thru August 2014 

Tern Grille - Cold Drinks, Lite Fare, Fresh Food, and Snacks!

 
FOR INFO AND TEE TIMES 410-641-6057 
call for group, guest, and other rates.  

   
www.oceanpinesgolf.org
CHECK OUT OUR NEW GOLF WEBSITE! 
 

    

Special events at Ocean Pines Racquet Complex

Mark your calendars for these Block Parties
  August 31, Sept 13. 

No charge to attend a Block Party.  Please bring a side dish. 
You can play Pickleball, Platform Tennis and/or Tennis.
 All are invited to attend, learn, watch, play, & cheer us on!  

  

Free Platform Tennis Clinic 

**NEW Thursdays at 5pm through August 

& Saturdays @ 12Noon

Annual Membership start at $150  
Stop by the Community Center and Visit them at the Craft Festival!

  

NEW TO  TENNIS OR A VISITING GUEST?? 
Monday & Wednesday Evening 5:00 PM Mixed Doubles.  

These events offer a more competitive Doubles play and include Mixed Doubles, Ladies, Doubles, or Men's Doubles depending on the turnout on that particular evening, with a social time following play.  $10.00 Guest Fee  

 

Hey Pickleball Players!   
Ocean Pines has a new Amenity Offering and
Outdoor Pickleball Courts are ready for play!

 sign up for Drop-in times, http://goo.gl/IuRR2A  
 
 The NEW TIME for Sunday drop-in Pickleball is 1:30-4:30pm.

INDOOR or OUTDOORS - SEE SIGN UP SHEET

 New Players Instruction 4:30-5:30pm.   

 

Available Pickleball Memberships
 Residents play 3 sports and save!  
 
$150 Family, $100 Individual, $135 Non-Resident Individual
.  
 
410-641-7717 admin / 410-641-7228 pro shop  



Summer Deals offered at the Ocean Pines Community Center!     

 



Sam's Club Membership
 (download offer)

Jolly Roger & Inlet Pier Rides  (see offers)

Amusement Park Tickets (see park tix)

 Regal Movie Tickets - save $$  

 

 

 Visit the Community Center  open DAILY 8am - 10pm 
410-641-7052 / [email protected]  

 
3rd Annual Family Fly Day (Kite Day) 
Saturday August 16th / 11:00am- 3:00pm
Let's Go Fly a Kite! One of the Great Family Past Times is back for yet another year in Ocean Pines. Ocean Pines Kite Day will Feature some huge kites from local enthusiasts as well as free kite making for kids!
Let the kites soar through the sky with bigger and better wind-inspired 
crafts, a DJ to get you in the flying mood and all day kite flying fun!!!
Where: Veterans Memorial Park
Cost: FREE Event
Vendor inquiries  Vicki Magin /410-641-7052 / [email protected] 
Open all day, entertainment , food and fun

 

  Opens daily 11am - 6pm / Pool opens daily 10am - 6pm

BAR & GRILLE OPEN
Come over and Try ouri New, Awesome Menu!  
View Menu Front - includes Apps & Kids Menu 

View Menu Back - Wraps, Burgers, Salads & More! 
 

LIVE MUSIC BOOKED!   MID-WEEK MUSIC WEDNESDAY!

Fri 8/15 Kaleb Brown 2 - 6pm

Sun 8/17 Kaleb Brown 2 -  6pm

Wed 8/20 Pat O'Brennan 3 - 6pm

 

Come check out our 2nd floor Bar & Grill Open now has 

A/C! The ol' "goose hangs high"as some may recall! A truly classic, timeless place with an awesome view! and friendly people, drinks, food, pool, and sounds of the seagulls!  
2nd level has restrooms. (accessed by stairways)  

      

VIEW 2014 Entertainment Schedule  

Book a Beach Wedding or Event!

           Grill 410-524-2957 / Pool 410-524-2979 

Ocean Pines Yacht Club & The Cove - Open to the Public!


  
   Live Music THIS Weekend 

Fri, Aug 15 - Joe Smooth and 2 Much Stuff 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Aug 16 - Kevin Poole  6pm-10pm
Sun, Aug 17 Rick and Lennon LaRicci  5pm - 9pm
Mon & Tues Shrimp & Mussel Specials (see menu below)
Happy Hour 4-7pm (bars only)
 
View Specials Menu

View 2014 Entertainment and Events Schedule
 
JOIN US FOR A SUNRISE BRUNCH

Sunday Brunch Buffet 
2nd Floor Dining, 9am - 1pm
 $15 / $7.50 age 6-12 /5 & less free 
410-641-7501 for reservations 

Dining Reservations are accepted for lunch daily and  Sun - Thurs for dinner and Sunday Brunch.  No Friday or Saturday evening reservations available at this time.  

Join us for Happy Hour  Every 
Mon - Fri 4-7pm 

Outdoor Bar  OPEN!  Bring over the boat! 
 

(Gearing up for the White Marlin, photo by Marina Attendant Linda Allen)

 

   Gas Up, Tie Up, and Come up for Fun!   

 
 
The OP Marina is open daily @ 6am- 6pm   

Selling non-ethanol gas, bait  & oil, ice, ice cream, sodas etc.   Tie Ups available for dining and entertainment, transient slips and seasonal slips available
410-641-7447.         
 

Join us for Happy Hour  Every Mon - Fri 4-7pm - Live Music & Outdoor Bar  OPEN!  Bring your boat!

 

    Like us on Facebook  SIGN UP FOR OUR  RESTAURANTS EBLAST to bring you  entertainment schedules, events, wine tastings, menus, specials & more!  [email protected]

 

OCEAN PINES AQUATICS OUTDOOR POOLS OPEN TO PUBLIC
DAILY AT 10:00AM
Visit www.oceanpines.org  or 
Stop by any OP facility & pay cash @ door! 


Stop by and check out our Fall program board at Sports Core! 
 
SPORTS CORE INDOOR POOL OPEN DAILY
10am - 9pm ,lap lanes, lessons and class times vary.
see pool for details or sign up for classes [email protected]

Swim & Racquet Pool open daily 10am - 9pm 
New splash Pad is OPEN!
Kayak,Canoe, SUP rentals, fitness, outriggers and more! 

Yacht Club Pool - adults only open daily 10am - 7pm 
FAMILY FUN NIGHT WEDNESDAYS at 6pm!
 Food and Drinks for sale! 
 Twilight Swim 4-6pm for $4 /$5
Family Fun Nights Kids Party Wed.
 (no twilight)
 
  Mumford's Landing Pool Open Daily 10am - 6pm
New Baby Pool and Changing Tables
Twilight Swim 4-6pm for $4 /$5    


Beach Club Pool Open Daily 10am - 6pm  
Enjoy the ocean sounds, live entertainment and new menu at the grille.  
49th Street and the Ocean in Ocean City Md!
Twilight Swim 4-6pm for $4 /$5  
See admin for beach parking lot passes! 

Map to pools and facilities
   
  410-641-5255 - pool / 410-641-7052 to register or 
email [email protected] for info. 
  All Welcome! Resident and Non-Resident Rates Apply
Like us on Facebook 
 
  SATURDAY  FARMERS MARKET IN WHITE HORSE PARK! 
SOMETHING TO WINE ABOUT THIS SATURDAY!!
Year-Round.....New Vendors Weekly.  
Visit Webpage for list of vendors and upcoming events!  
  

 New Wine Vendors 8/16
 

Clovelly Vineyards www.clovellyvineyards.com 
 
 (drop-in )

 

Great Shoals Vineyard  - Welcome Great Shoals Winery with their wines and ciders. The winery uses apples, pears, peaches, grapes, and other fruits from Delmarva and regional sources to create dry sparkling wines using the traditional m�thode champenoise. www.greatshoals.com
 

Community Corner Tent Guests

Town Cats (www.towncats.net)

 

 

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY 8am - 1pm White Horse Park!

open to the public!   Like us on Facebook

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 

 

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Kiwanis Annual Duck Race Fundraiser

Friday, August 22     6:00 pm

Frontier Town Waterpark, Route 611

$5 per duck / $10 for 3

Tickets are on sale now for Annual Duck Race Fundraiser, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local graduating high school seniors.  Each duck will carry a number across the finish line to win prizes.  1st prize - $1000; 2nd prize - $300; 3rd prize - $200.  Many more prizes available; winners need not be present.  Call 410-208-4108.
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OP Chamber Classic Car Show & Parade

Saturday, August 23

Registration  9:00 am /Parade & Car Show 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

White Horse Park

 

$12 pre-registration / $15 day of the show

The parade will begin at White Horse Park following registration.  The parade will end at the car show at Veterans Memorial Park.  A kids bike parade around the South Gate Pond will be held at 12:00 pm.  Trophies and prizes will be presented at 2:00 pm.   For all types of cars including classic, antique, modern, custom and hot rod.  Vendors food and music will also be available.   Hosted by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

       Wings & Wheels Fundraiser 2014

          Ocean City Municipal Airport

                Sat, Aug 30th