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Advisory Committee Members Needed

The Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop features handmade creations from local crafters and artisans, including unique Valentines' Day gifts for yourself or that special someone. The gift shop is open Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Masks are required, and both cash and credit card payments are currently accepted. The gift shop is now accepting new crafter applications in various areas. For more information, contact Diane Denk at [email protected] or Kimberly Perrone at [email protected]. The shop is located in White Horse Park next to the Ocean Pines Administration Building.

The Shepherd's Nook and Flea Market at the Community Church at Ocean Pines and Sarah's Pantry are open. All facilities require that masks be worn inside. The Nook will be restricted to 8 customers entering at a time and the flea market will be limited to 5 customers at a time. The direct phone number for the Nook and Sarah's Pantry is 410-641-8392. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club are asking local anglers to log and submit their catch data, to help improve statistics that govern recreational fishing. To view the form, visit https://fishinoc.com/fish-data.

The Ocean Pines Garden Club has been holding Zoom meetings and planning activities while keeping COVID-19 safety measures in mind. The club also has a multi-page newsletter that goes out to members each month. The "Bloomin' News" is full of garden hints, local information and links to outside environmental and gardening sources. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact President Patti Lookner at [email protected].

Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. All you can eat. Masks required when walking around. Call 410-524-7994 for more information.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the state-mandated Recreational Safe Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Library. The class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972. The class will also be offered April 6-8, June 1-3, July 12-14, and Sept. 7-9. Two one-day classes will be offered on May 8 and Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In-person class instruction will be conducted in accordance with prevailing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. If classes cannot be held in person, they will be offered online. Additional online classes will be offered Feb. 2-4, Oct. 5-7 and Nov. 2-4. The cost for the course is $20, which includes all course materials. To register or for questions, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or [email protected].

This month's meeting will be held through Zoom and will include a cooking demonstration by Paul Suplee and his students. Suplee is a private chef, college professor and writer who owns restaurants Boxcar40 in Pittsville and Boxcar on Main in Berlin. The March 4 meeting will be held from 10-11 a.m. and will feature an "Eat Well-Age Well" presentation by Amy Gehrig, RD LDN, from the Atlantic General Bariatric Center. The Women's Club membership year began in September and is ongoing. Dues are $10 per year. For memberships, contact Joyce Piatti at 410-302-0559 or [email protected], or mail dues to her at 12 Chatham Court, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. For more information about the Women's Club, contact President Karin Benton at 610-730-6706 or [email protected].

Proceeds benefit scholarships and community donations. Only 100 tickets to be sold; 10 chances to win. A $50 cash first prize and $25 cash second prize drawing will he held on Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1. Winning tickets will also be put back for the the next drawing on May 6, which will consist of a $200 cash grand prize and $100 cash second prize. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased by contacting Irene Daly at 410-790-2192 or [email protected], or Diane McGraw at 410-707-6521 at [email protected].