OCEAN PINES–During the Dec. 19, installation of officers/holiday luncheon, Nancy Welsh, president of the Pine’eer Craft Club, presented checks totaling $5,000 to organizations of Ocean Pines. The membership of the Pine’eer Craft Club supports the Ocean Pines community from profits derived from its 2013 activities. The members voted to donate $5,000 to the community, to… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY–An assortment of programs for all ages are being offered at Worcester County libraries in January. Ocean City Branch: •Post-It Art Contest–all month: Submit a piece of art on a Post-It Note. Create work at home or visit the Ocean City branch on 100th Street where supplies will be available. Creations will be displayed… Read more »

BERLIN—At least 30 local artists will be featured as part of a Second Friday Art Stroll that will serve as the beginning of the year kickoff for a near month-long exhibit that will be hosted by The Globe Restaurant from Jan. 10 until Jan. 27. The Globe is located at 12 Broad Street and the… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association has announced the winners of its annual “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest.   This year, area residents were given the chance to vote for all of the winners in the contest’s four categories. The home of Lee and Barb Phillips, located at 76 Ocean Parkway, received… Read more »

Volunteer of the Year Stephen Decatur High School junior Jerred Johnson was named the SDHS Volunteer of the Year in the 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.  Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the awards recognize outstanding community service by young Americans. Johnson is now eligible for the… Read more »

BERLIN—The house was rocking as Gull Creek Senior Living Community hosted its first Silver Stars Senior Idol Contest on Nov. 14. Truck driver Charley Davis took home the top prize of $500 with renditions of Kenny Rogers’ “You Don’t Need Me,” and Marvin Gaye’s and Tammi Tyrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Regina Yankalunas won… Read more »

 MARYLAND–Children and families can celebrate Halloween with free activities in the area starting today, Oct. 25, and lasting into November.  From trick-or-treating to costume contests, pony rides, hayrides, games and more, these are some of the events taking place:   Berlin: • Frontier Town’s Haunted Trail through the Wicked Woods of the Western theme park… Read more »

Rotary Club installs new member The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club recently installed new member Carl Smith. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meetings are held Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th Street and the Boardwalk.   MBS Family Fall Festival Oct. 25  Get ready to fall into fun… Read more »

WORCESTER COUNTY–Worcester County libraries will offer a variety of programs in October. During Play Time, parents and children ranging from infants to 5 years old will explore educational toys together in interactive free play. It is a great place to make new friends and learn new skills. Play Times are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1… Read more »

BERLIN–The Worcester County Arts Council Grants Review Committee is seeking applicants for local art projects to be held in Worcester County between Jan. 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. Proposed project must be sponsored or presented by a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization and be open to the public. Grant amount requested must be matched one-for-one by… Read more »