(Nov. 30, 2017) The Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Showell Elementary School on Route 589 (Racetrack Road). Household hazardous waste and computers/laptops may be dropped off, but no other electronics will be accepted. Household hazardous waste… Read more »
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Ocean Pines Players to perform
(Nov. 30, 2017) The Ocean Pines Players welcome all to usher in the Christmas season by watching the group spoof time-honored holiday traditions. The play by Michael Carlton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez, with original music by Will Knapp, will be performed as an interactive dramatic reading. The energetic cast offers alternative interpretations of… Read more »
Berlin artists open studios for tours, Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Sixteen local painters, sculptors, printmakers, authors and metal workers will open their doors during the second annual Artist’s Holiday Studio Tours this Saturday from 1-6 p.m. in Berlin. “The studio tour is something that I personally have wanted to put together for several years now,” said Heather… Read more »
Tree lighting signals start of Berlin’s 150th anniversary
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Mayor Gee Williams threw the switch Saturday night on what he called a “very special” town Christmas tree, unofficially kicking off a yearlong celebration. “It’s going to be a very special year, here in America’s coolest small town,” Williams said during the tree lighting. “With deep appreciation… Read more »
Suggested pool rules could make an ‘Oasis’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) The Oasis Pool Working Group recently forwarded to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors a four-page letter of recommendations addressing the formerly adults-only Oasis swimming pool at the yacht club. The pool changed to allow all ages last summer, based on the opinion on association attorney Jeremy… Read more »
Oh-So-Jolly holiday craft fair comes to Ocean Pines, Sat.
(Nov. 2, 2017) Ring in the season with a snow-stopping spectacular at the Winter Wonderland Holiday Artisan and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. in Ocean Pines. It’s the ultimate yuletide surprise for shoppers who are looking for unique finds and handcrafted items this holiday season. The festival, hosted by the Pine’eer… Read more »
Play It Safe rib feast, silent auction
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) The largest fundraiser of the year for Play It Safe will take place at a new location, Nick’s House of Ribs on 144th Street, Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5-8 p.m. Organizers changed this year, with Nick’s providing the food and two dinner options available, including a half-rack… Read more »
Mother and daughter to display at art stoll
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) As fall hits full stride with Halloween’s passage, the Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday event provides an ideal opportunity to savor the newly chill air, while attending artist gallery receptions, perusing boutiques for unique holiday gifts, and partaking of music, food and libations, starting… Read more »
Police urge trick-or-treaters, drivers to exercise caution
(Oct. 26, 2017) Ocean Pines Police are offering Halloween safety tips in an effort to minimize scares and maximize fun during a holiday that can serve up plenty of frights for parents and drivers in residential areas. Trick-or-treating is not prohibited in Ocean Pines, but police urged parents to use discretion. The community lacks sidewalks… Read more »
Halloween events and activities
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Halloween is almost here and there are a number of activities this weekend in Ocean City and surrounding towns to celebrate the spookiest of holidays. Ocean City: – Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual Halloween Spook-Out Party on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m…. Read more »