(March 10, 2016) Started by Berlin resident Barbara Entwistle and a small group of local seamstresses, the aptly named Pillowcase Ministry has grown into an international effort benefiting thousands. Using new and “nearly new” pillowcases, the group has fashioned more than 2,000 dresses distributed to impoverished girls in Gambia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Israel, Mexico, East… Read more »
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Berlin Parks Briefs
(March 10, 2016) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on March 1: Summer Movie Nights The commission backed a proposal to spend $4,417.56 on the Summer Movie Nights program, which will show six films in and around downtown Berlin. The Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee will provide… Read more »
Repairing in place better option for OPA, Steen says
(March 10, 2016) In November, developer Marvin Steen got the ball rolling on the renovations of the bathrooms and changing area at the Ocean Pines Beach Club by presenting a cold pitch during a public meeting. That included a $464,000, 13-page packet signed by Berlin-based developers Sens Inc., which the directors used as the basis… Read more »
OC St. Patrick’s Day parade, Sat.
(March 10, 2016) Ocean City’s 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which has grown to become the second largest in Maryland, will take place this Saturday. The Delmarva Irish-American Club sponsors the highly anticipated tradition, which will start at noon, March 12, on 57th Street and continue south along Coastal Highway to the 45th… Read more »
Wet shave groups will hold meet-up in Berlin, March 19
(March 10, 2016) Two different hobbyist groups formed via Facebook are gathering in Berlin on March 19 for the first East Coast Wet Shave Meet-up. East Coast Wetshavers and the Culinary Institute of Shaving will gather at The Globe in Berlin from 1-5 p.m., for a day of demonstrations, camaraderie – and maybe a little… Read more »
GOLD’s Spring Basket program to benefit Wor. children in need
(March 11, 2016) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc. is presenting the annual Spring Basket program for children in need in Worcester County. Sponsors are being sought to create baskets. Children referred to GOLD through the Department of Social Services, or another agency, are matched with a sponsor, who creates a basket… Read more »
Snow Hill Library presents workshops on conservation
(March 10, 2016) The first workshop in a series to educate community members on conservation efforts will be held on Saturday, March 12 at the Snow Hill Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will feature discussions on forestry and land conservation with guest speakers Tony DiPaolo, a licensed professional forester, and Lyle… Read more »
Pines Recreation and Parks Dept. offering bus trips
(March 10, 2016) Area residents can catch a show and let Ocean Pines do the driving with bus trips offered by the Recreation and Parks Department. On Saturday, March 12, enjoy the spectacular floral displays at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Attendees are invited to “Explore America” in acres of gardens celebrating the beauty of our… Read more »
Library branches closed March 16 for staff training
(March 10, 2016) All Worcester County Branch Libraries will be closed during the day on Wednesday, March 16, while staff participates in a full-day training event. There will be no library programs that day. Two library branches in Berlin and Snow Hill will be open to serve customers Wednesday evening from 4-7 p.m. The Worcester… Read more »
Volunteer fair and social in Pines, March 16
(March 10, 2016) Come to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Wednesday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. and learn about area nonprofit organizations and the opportunities available to help make a difference in the community. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) collaborate every year to bring nonprofit groups together so… Read more »