FAMILY PLAY DAY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department and Delmarva Beach Tennis have rescheduled their family tennis play day for Sunday, April 3 from 12-2 pm at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, located at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. The event was originally scheduled for March 20 but was canceled due to inclement weather... ....MORE INFO NEW Pickleball Clinics  Added One hour clinics for First Time Beginners, on two Friday afternoons at 2:30pm, at the Community Center. $10.  Click   here for more info about   pickleball.   *Fridays, April 15 & 22, 2:30-3:30pm, $10 - Indoors at the Community Center *Fridays, May 13 & 20, 2:30-3:30pm, $10  - Indoors at the Community Center (registration at Community Ctr required, limited to 12 students) Also- *Outdoor Beginner Clinics in June, July and August - dates and times to be determined   Free Platform Tennis Clinic Every Saturday @ Noon. free week of play / 2nd Free Clinic. Call  410-641-7052, [email protected]     $5 drop-in for non-members of platform to play.  Upcoming Member Events April 16 - Members Spring Tournament (luncheon to follow; rain date April 17) April 20 - Drop-In (followed by HH at the courts)

Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex 410-641-7228 /  410-641-7052 Hours Vary....Call Ahead if you are not sure.  View Webpage for Info on all 3 sports.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
 

Gift Shop at White Horse Park

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Believe in Tomorrow Gala by the Sea

Saturday, April 2     6:00 pm

Holiday Inn, 6600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City

$75 per person

Dinner provided by Touch of Italy. Cash bar. Black tie optional. For more information or to RSVP, please call The Children's House by the Sea at 410-723-2842.

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Bingo Night to Support the Ocean Pines Swim Team

Saturday, April 9

5:00 pm Doors Open

5:30-6:00 pm Early-Bird Games (3-5 games)

6:00-9:00 pm Regular Games (6-10 plus jackpot and special games) Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School

Cash prizes awarded for each game. Refreshments and 50/50 raffle. games are for adults only who are 21 years & older.

Ocean Pines Boat Club Trip to Harrington

Thursday, April 14     10:15 am - 5:00 pm

$18 per person

Visit the newly renovated and expanded Midway Casino at Harrington's. The bus will leave from and return to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club parking lot.  Prince includes bus ride and driver gratuity. Attendees will also receive a $15 credit towards playing and $7 towards the buffet lunch. This trip is limited to 50 people and is open to Boat Club members and nonmembers. For more information or to sign up, please call Barbara Southwell at 410-641-5456.

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Commissioners Bunting and Bertino Joint Budget Mtg

Thursday, April 14     6:30 pm

Ocean Pines Library

Worcester County Commissioners Jim Bunting (District 6) and Chip Bertino (District 5) will hold this joint town meeting to discuss the Fiscal 2017 Worcester County budget. The meeting will include a presentation of the budget by the county finance team.

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Arbor Day Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony

Thursday, April 14     10:30 am

Pintail Park, Ocean Pines

Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Garden Club. A tree will be planted in memory of loved ones who passed away in 2015. The ceremony is open to all. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. A luncheon at the Yacht Club will follow the ceremony. The cost is $20 and includes your choice of a shrimp croissant with lettuce & tomato and chips, a fancy grilled cheese sandwich with tomato bisque or a grilled chicken Caesar salad. Beverages and dessert will also be provided. For information or to make lunch reservations, please contact Marian Bickerstaff at [email protected] or 410-208-2508.

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Suddenly Single Spring "Spruce-Up" Workshop

Saturday, April 16     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Home Depot, Berlin

Sponsored by the Women's Commission of Worcester County. The Home Depot's Neil O'Callaghan will talk about household to-do's using tools and gardening tips. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend but space is limited. To register, call 410-208-2569 or email [email protected]. The "Suddenly Single" initiative is open to all coping with the loss of a partner's support through illness, death, separation or divorce. For information about Suddenly Single, visit  www.fwccw.org or contact Beverly Thomas at [email protected].

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Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines Meeting

Wednesday, April 20     3:00 pm

Ocean Pines Library

Steve Taylor, executive director of Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, will be the guest speaker at this month's meeting. For more information call 302-436-4378.

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Worcester County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling

Saturday, April 23     10:00 am - 2:00 pm

West Ocean City Park & Ride Lot

Sponsored by the recycling division of Worcester County Public Works. Household hazardous waste including pesticides, pool chemicals, gas and other fuels, oil-based paints, thinners and everyday hazardous waste may be dropped off for recycling. Electronic items including computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, radios, televisions and VCRs will also be collected. This is a free event for Worcester County residents only. Vehicle registration will be checked on site. For more information, contact Worcester County Recycling Manager Ron Taylor at (410) 632-3177.

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Rockin' with the Dolls 

Wednesday, May 4     7:30 pm

Ocean City Performing Arts Center

Tickets:  $50, $40 or $35

The Manhattan Dolls will perform a 50's and 60's revue sponsored by Chapter AK P.E.O, MD.  Ticketmaster at 800-551-7328 or at the Ocean City Convention Center box office.

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Assateague Coastal Trust Native Plant & Heirloom Tomato, Pepper & Herb Sale

Saturday, May 7     8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Corner of Old Ocean City Boulevard and Main Street, Berlin

Shop for native flowering perennials, heirloom tomatoes, peppers and herbs at this annual sale. Advance orders may be placed online at actforbays.org or by calling 410-629-1538. Advance orders may be picked up on May 7. Volunteers are needed - call 410-629-1538 to participate.