The winners of the 2015 “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, have been announced. Twenty-one homes, which were decked out with lights and other decorations, participated. Guest judges from Choptank chose the winners in three of the contest’s four categories, including “Top-Notch All-Around,” “Most… Read more »

Ocean Pines will be offering two-session clinics this winter for beginners and advanced players interested in learning pickleball.   Pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, is played with a Wiffle ball and wooden paddles on a surface half the size of a tennis court. The game is family-friendly and accessible to almost… Read more »

Start the year off by thanking a veteran for his or her service with a Valentine card.   For the 16th year, cards will be sent to four veteran rehab medical centers to thank them for their sacrifices and to let them know they are loved, appreciated and not forgotten.   All area schools, clubs,… Read more »

Budding local artists will cast a spell on the community during the Arts R Magic Festival at Stephen Decatur High School, Thursday, Jan. 14. Students in grades 9-12 will showcase their creative efforts in visual photography, painting, drawing and crafts. There will also be dance and music performances as well as literary readings. But according… Read more »

In January, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) will take time to thank those who donate blood as the organization celebrates National Blood Donor Month.   It takes an average of 350 donors a day to supply the blood and blood products that local hospitals need to treat their patients. It’s because of their dedication and… Read more »

The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department sponsors an annual Valentine Dinner Dance for senior adults. This year’s event will take place at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street on Sunday, Feb. 14. The evening includes complimentary hors’ devours and happy hour drink prices from 5-7 p.m., followed by a sit down dinner… Read more »

The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer free investment seminars presented by Carrie Dupuie, AAMS, a certified financial investor at Raymond James. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, she will discuss how to maximize Social Security income.  On Tuesday, March 1, she will explain the potential benefits of market-linked notes. The seminars will be held… Read more »

After spending a year and a half reviewing studies on a proposed excursion train that could run from Berlin to Snow Hill, six officials from Worcester County flew to North Carolina last week to see one in action. The excursion operator was the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, based in Bryson City, and the officials were… Read more »

With the release of the new fiscal-year budget draft on Monday, homeowners in Ocean Pines might be wondering how much the next round of assessments might cost. Last year’s basic annual assessment was $921 and according to Board President Pat Renaud, that number is likely to increase this year. “The situation is there will be… Read more »

While the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors met on Monday to discuss the introduction of a new fiscal year budget, talk quickly turned towards golf when Director Dave Stevens reminded the board that an open meeting with golf management company Landscapes Unlimited had been approved in November. As of Jan. 4, he said, no… Read more »