SNOW HILL–Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc. is presenting its annual Spring Basket program for children in need. Sponsors are being sought to create baskets. Children referred to G.O.L.D. through the Department of Social Services are matched with a sponsor. While candy and toys are welcome, sponsors are also asked to include useful… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will be offering Zumba and Pickleball this winter and the Ocean City Power Squadron will present a new boating course at the Ocean Pines library.   Zumba The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present a Family/Friends Zumba class, designed for parents or friends with children ages 5 and up. … Read more »

MARYLAND–Every day, Maryland senior volunteers give their time and service to help others. Nominate a deserving older adult in the local community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service program. Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Garden Club will present its annual garden tour this year on June 12. To ensure another great event, the garden club is asking Ocean Pines homeowners to consider placing their garden on the tour. Large or small, cultivated or “natural,” formal or informal–all gardens are given consideration. Having a variety of… Read more »

SNOW HILL–Not only is February American Heart Month, Black History Month and National Children’s Dental Health Month, it also brings Ground Hog’s Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the new season of First Fridays in Snow Hill. Wear something red to town Friday, Feb. 7, and you will find some special promotions at the local… Read more »

Go Red event for women The health departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties have teamed up with Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin to present a heart health event for women. The Go Red event is free and open to the public, and will feature health screenings, a… Read more »

BERLIN–The Worcester County Arts Council is presenting a Winter Art Lecture series during February by local artist and art instructor, Dr. Marina Borovok. Lectures will take place at the Worcester County Arts Council each Monday: Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration cost is $12 per participant per lecture. Advanced registration is required…. Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY–Assateague Coastal Trust will be sponsoring a series of environmental film screenings during the first two months of 2014.   Kicking off on Thursday, Jan. 30, with a free film event at The Globe in Berlin, the series will continue on Friday, Feb. 21 with the third annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Seacrets’… Read more »

BERLIN–Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin recently announced its education calendar for January. Friday, Jan 17: Living Well Workshop, noon to 2:30 p.m. Indian River Senior Center, 214 Irons Ave., Millsboro, Del.   “Living Well” is a six-week workshop that teaches participants how to live a quality life with chronic disease.  Examples of chronic conditions may… Read more »

MARYLAND–Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay started going door-to-door Jan. 11, taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies. This year, local Girl Scouts will offer six cookie varieties–Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos and Savannah Smiles. All Girl Scout cookies cost $4 per box.    Cookie booth sales will begin on Friday, Feb. 14, at local… Read more »