Residents will have plenty to do in Berlin, Pocomoke, Ocean City, Ocean Pines By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 29, 2018) Families can enjoy an abundance of Easter activities all weekend long in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin and Pocomoke. Here are many of the events taking place: OCEAN PINES: The Ocean Pines Recreation and… Read more »
Community
Kicking off youth soccer season
Outdoor play at John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill for ages 3 through 8th grade (March 29, 2018) Worcester County Recreation and Parks youth outdoor soccer season kicks off this spring at John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill. Children will practice basic soccer skills and be able to compete against teams from other… Read more »
Ravens Roost raffle for scholarship
(March 29, 2018) Ocean City Ravens Roost #44, in conjunction with its 21st annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, is sponsoring a raffle for the annual Scholarship Fund. Each year, the Roost gives scholarships to three local high schools: Indian River, Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep. In 2017, the group awarded $14,200 and will present the same… Read more »
Call for entries: juried exhibit at Berlin art gallery
Open to all artists over 18; reception set for April 13 (March 29, 2018) The Worcester County Arts Council invites artists to participate in a juried art competition and exhibit to be presented during April at the WCAC Gallery on 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists (18 years old… Read more »
Annual Easter Egg hunt, Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) The annual Snow Hill Easter Egg Hunt will return on Saturday, with 3,000 candy-filled eggs in play and separate hunting areas planned for three different age groups. The free event, sponsored by The Town of Snow Hill, Burbage Funeral Home and the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club, will start… Read more »
Coming soon: slew of Berlin events
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Berlin’s first major event of the year, the Berlin Spring Celebration next Saturday, will start a slew of happenings in town that will run all the way to Dec. 31. “Right now it’s the quiet before the storm,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “And… Read more »
Berlin club gives $3,950 to local nonprofit groups
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 22, 2018) The Berlin Lioness Club distributed checks to 12 local organizations, totaling $3,950, on Monday evening at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services’ office in Berlin. “The money donated goes back into the community to help local families in need,” said Berlin Lioness Club President Elaine Anderson. “We give… Read more »
Dive-in Easter Egg hunt at Pines pool Friday, March 23
(March 22, 2018) Dozens of young divers and snorkelers, age 11 and under, are expected to wade into the indoor heated pool in Ocean Pines on Friday, March 23 in search of prizes during the community’s annual Easter Egg-stravaganza Dive and Pool Party. “Who knew the Easter Bunny likes to swim? Well, he does,” said… Read more »
‘Algonquest’ cycling event debuts in Pocomoke
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Cycling enthusiasts can ride the newest trail in the Pocomoke Forest during a new three-day bicycling event, Algonquest, March 23-25. The Algonquin trail, which connects Worcester and Wicomico counties, begins at the Foster trailhead and ends 12.5 miles away at Milburn Landing Campground. Friday and Saturday rides… Read more »
Young Dems raise money for March for Our Lives trip
Fifty-five students, teachers will bus to Washington, D.C. By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 22, 2018) Local high school students who are members of The Worcester County Young Democrats have been raising money on a Go Fund Me page since Feb. 19 to pay for a bus trip to Washington D.C. for the March for… Read more »