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Republican Women of Worcester County Luncheon - Feb. 27
The Republican Women of Worcester County will hold their February Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Sophia's Italian Restaurant at 115th Street in Ocean City. The speaker will be Michelle Talkington, a small business owner who serves on several nonprofit boards and last year ran for congress in Maryland's fifth district. Doors open a 10:30 am and the meeting will begin at 11:00 am. Cost of the meal/meeting is $27 inclusive of tax and gratuity. Deadline for reservation is Feb. 19. For more information, email gopwomenofwc@gmail.com.
Bethany United Methodist Church Flea Market - March 1
An Indoor Flea Market and Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, in Berlin from 8-11:00 a.m. For vendor reservations, contact 443-614-2261 or fcbumc21811@gmail.com.
Pine Tones Chorus Rehearsals - March 6
Open rehearsals for The Pine Tones Chorus start on Thursday, March 6, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. "If you can carry a tune and would like to sing fun songs with upbeat, happy, supportive people, please check us out!" For more information, call 610-213-7472 or 443-655-5636.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast - March 8
Kiwanis will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday March 8 in the Ocean Pines Community Center from 8-11 a.m. The fee is $9 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, orange juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds will benefit local youth.
Kiwanis Bingo Night - March 19
Have fun while helping the Kiwanis Club raise funds to benefit children of Worcester County. On Wednesday, March 19, the Ocean Downs Casino will open doors at 5 p.m. for Bingo at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes 19 games, with $100 cash prize available per game. In addition, there will be a "Special 20th Jackpot Game" for a $200 cash prize. 50/50 tickets will be available throughout the night, as will be "Pull Tabs" for $1 each. Ocean Downs provide will food and beverage concessions for purchase. Must be 21 to play. Purchase tickets at kiwanisofopoc.org/bingo. Reserved seating is available for groups of eight players, if all tickets are purchased in one transaction. For more information, call 410-208-3115.
Fishing Flea Market - April 5
The Ocean Pines Anglers Club is now taking table reservations for their April 5 2025 Annual Fishing Flea Market, indoors at the Ocean Pines Community Center. A 10’X10’ space which includes table is $10. To reserve a table contact Doug Murphy at 918-910-6485, Mike Vitak at 443-783-1010, Ted Glick at 301-395-7738, or Budd Heim at 410-726-1968.
Kiwanis Scholarships available
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City plans to award $18,500 in total college scholarship monies to 2025 graduates of Worcester County public schools. Applications are now being accepted and are due back to Kiwanis no later than Friday, April 11. For more information and an application, visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org/scholarships.
Ocean Pines Mixed Bowling League New Season
The OP Mixed Bowling League has started a new season of bowling. This is a great way to meet new friends and have fun at the same time. Please feel free to come join us. If you have any questions, contact Barb Harman on 301-980-7798.
Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association Seeks Members
Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association is seeking members! Whether you are a Seasoned Golfer or New Golfer we have a place for you!
OPLGA Membership includes the following: 9 Holes of League Play in the morning & 9 Holes in the afternoon for Casual Play for those who do not want to compete. All OPLGA members can play in the morning, afternoon, or both. The fee is $75 for the year ($40 for OPLGA and $35 for GHIN). *A handicap is REQUIRED for League Play. Casual Play DOES NOT require a handicap and you do not need to be an Ocean Pines Golf club member to join the league.
Monthly Clinic with Ruggiere Golf. Ocean Pines resident rate for green fees at $35 for 9 holes (for non-members of the Golf Club or residents in Ocean Pines) during our league hours on Tuesdays only, and that includes both the greens fee and the cart. Discounted rate with EMPOWER for golf performance training is also included.
Please visit our website https://www.oceanpinesgolf.org/membership/oplga for more details and the registration form. If you would like to join the league, you can drop off the registration form and check at the Ocean Pines Pro shop.
Follow us on Facebook- Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association for our league updates.
Pine'eer Artisan Gift Shop
The Pine’eer Craft Club’s Artisan Gift Shop in White Horse Park is always seeking new crafters. If you are an artisan who would like to join our club and put items in our Gift Shop, contact Debbie or email opcraftclub@aol.com for more information. All new crafters must go through the juried process, and when items sell, profits return to the community. Crafters must work in the shop—it is run solely by volunteers. Since its inception, the craft club has donated over $196,000 back to the Ocean Pines community. The club has been handcrafting in the community for more than 50 years. The gift shop is open on Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. year round.
Check out our Crafter of the month here!
Community Church at Ocean Pines Shepherd's Nook, Angels' Attic, and Sarah's Pantry
The Shepherd's Nook and the Angels' Attic (formerly the Flea Market), thrift stores at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, offer gently used (and some new) clothing and household goods at greatly reduced prices. Funds raised are used for the missions of the church. The schedule for the Shepherd's Nook is Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The schedule for Angel's Attic is Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The church also supplies food to the community through Sarah's Pantry. The pantry's hours of operation are Wednesday-Saturday, 9a.m.-1 p.m. We accept donations 24 hours. For more information, call 410-641-5433 or visit www.ccaop.org.
Ocean Pines Anglers Club Asking for Catch Data
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.
Widows and Widowers Social Club
For information and activities, please call Diane at 410-294-1976 or George Bergland at 410-524-8238.
Women's Club of Ocean Pines seeks members
The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines invites all women who reside in Ocean Pines to join their organization. The new membership year begins September 2024 and ends June 2025. The purpose of their organization is to promote civic and social activities which includes educational and community outreach opportunities. We meet the first Thursday of the month at the Ocean Pines Community Center or at a restaurant.
To join, contact Cheryl Jacobs, Membership Chair 410-208-6798 or ckjacobs@mediacombb.net. Membership dues are $10.
Pine Steppers Square Dance Club
Free Square Dance lessons begin Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm in the Ocean Pines Community Hall. Four free lessons will be offered on Wednesdays from 7PM to 8:30PM running from March 12th to April 2nd. by the Pine Steppers Square Dance Club. Every student will be partnered with an experienced dance (angel). The club is an official Ocean Pine Association Club. After completing the first four free lessons, students may continue for 12 weeks to complete the beginners class for $4 per additional workshop.. Instructions and music are provided by an experienced square dance caller, Dennis O'Neal. Dancing is fun and great exercise, as well as forming new friendships. For more information, call 908-229-8799 or 302-222-4448.
First Wednesday of Every Month: AGH Diabetes Support Group / 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Atlantic General Hospital will hold a diabetes support group the first Wednesday of every month at the Ocean Pines library, September through June. There is no cost to participate. For more information, call 410-208-9761.
Second Thursday of Every Month: Ocean Pines Garden Club Meeting / 10 a.m.
From now through March 2025, the Ocean Pines Garden Club will meet the second Thursday of every month in the Assateague Room of the OP Community Center at 10 a.m. A variety of speakers come to share their knowledge and expertise on topics of interest for our community. Our membership includes gardeners within a 30-mile radius of O.P. Guests are always welcome! In the spring and summer, we sometimes meet offsite, take field trips or go on garden tours. Visit www.Bit.ly/OceanPinesGardenClub for upcoming topics and activities.
Second Thursday of Every Month: Marine Corps League Peacekeepers Detachment 1492 / 11 a.m.
The new Peacekeepers Detachment 1492 meets monthly at the South Fire Station on 911 Ocean Parkway. The group supports organizations such as Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Toys for Toys, and offers social events such as luncheons, dinners, movie nights, sporting events and more. Marines, veterans, first responders and patriotic Americans are invited to participate. For more information, contact oceanpinesmcl@gmail.com, or Junior Vice Commandant and Recruiting Officer John Whitehead at 301-372-8993 or naphar@aol.com.
Second and Fourth Thursday of Every Month: MAC Alzheimer's/Related Dementia Caregivers Support Group / 3-4:30 p.m.
This group meets at the Ocean Pines library and offers caregivers professional support, access to resources and encouragement from others in similar situations. For more information, contact Margaret White at 410-742-0505 ext. 128 or mwhite@macinc.org.
Third Thursday of every month: Pine'eer Craft Club Meeting / 10 a.m.
Come join us and find out about our club. We meet the third Thursday of every month except December in the Assateague Room of the OP Community Center at 10 a.m. After the meeting we do a craft project. Check our shop window to see what’s coming up and the contact information to sign up. We need you to pre-register to make sure we have enough supplies. Guests are always welcome! Come craft with us!
Sundays: Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus / 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Located at 9901 Coastal Highway behind St. Luke's Church. $12, all you can eat. Call 410-524-7994 for more information.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Ocean Pines Line Dancing
Line dancing has returned to the Ocean Pines Community Center gym. Beginner classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; beginner/intermediate classes are held Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. All are invited, and no experience is needed - just bring comfortable shoes and a smile. For more information, contact Carol at 484-680-0950.
Mondays: Delmarva Chorus / 6-8 p.m.
The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter under the Sweet Adelines International and under the direction of Carol Ludwig, practices every Monday at the Ocean Pines Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. The Chorus accepts all women who love to sing, laugh and make new friends. Members entertain at civic events, charitable functions and participate in many other activities such as ways-and-means projects and social events. Other activities include Memorial/Veterans Day performances at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, an annual American Legion convention performance in July, and the Delmarva Chorus annual fundraiser event. Call Mary at 410-208-4009 for more information.
Tuesdays: Beach Heroes Trash and Litter Clean Up / 9-10 a.m.
This volunteer group is dedicated to cleaning up Ocean City. Events are kid-friendly. Trash bags, gloves and loaner grippers are provided. Join the group on Facebook at Beach Heroes-OC for future times, dates and locations. All are welcome. Donations of 13-gallon biodegradable trash bags and grippers are gladly accepted.
Tuesdays: Sanctioned Bridge / 10 a.m.
Sanctioned bridge is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. For more information, email lindarau1@verizon.net.
Tuesdays: Families Anonymous / 7-8:30 p.m.
This group is a fellowship of people whose lives have been affected by the use of mind-altering substances or related behavior problems of a relative or friend. Any concerned person (even if there is only a suspicion of a problem) is encouraged to attend meetings, held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines Family Life Center (room 37) on 11227 Racetrack Road. For more information, contact Carol at 410-208-4515 or 443-783-8458, or email sundialbutterfly@hotmail.com.
Wednesdays: Pines Steppers Square Dance Club / 7-8:30 p.m.
Dance lessons are held each week in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Instructors promise a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Starting September 11, the first four lessons are free. (Sept 11,18, 25 and Oct 2) Following that, participants can continue with a 12-week course for $4 per person, per session. Couples and Singles are welcome. Join us for fun, exercise and camaraderie. For more information, call Barbara at 908-229-8799 or Dee at 302-222-4448.
Wednesdays: Kiwanis Club / 8 a.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY, Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open 7:30 a.m. Last Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. www.kiwanisofopoc.org. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.; the meeting begins at 8 a.m. Guests are encouraged to visit and learn about what the club is and does. Go to kiwanisofopoc.org and Facebook for more information. Kiwanis is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping children and families in Worcester County. Prospective new members are always welcome.
Wednesdays: Rubber Bridge / 10 a.m.
Pines Rubber Bridge is held weekly in the Anna Foultz Room at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Call Lois West at 410-208-6974 for more information.
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