(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present its second annual CPR Marathon on Friday, Feb. 13. There will be five one-hour sessions offered at the Community Center. The first session is at 9 a.m. and the last is at 3:15 p.m. The cost is $5. The one-hour sessions will cover CPR… Read more »
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School to host events honoring local heritage
(Feb. 12, 2015) Beginning Feb. 13, and each Friday during the rest of the month, Germantown School will host events to celebrate Worcester County and Black History month. The organization’s mission statement is to give the community an opportunity to learn, inspire, explain and research the rich history and culture of the county and the… Read more »
Berlin natural grocer Go Organic going food co-op
(Feb. 12, 2015) Go Organic Natural Food Grocer in Berlin is converting to a food cooperative. Attend scheduled meetings for an opportunity to invest within the local community. The discussions will include: what is a food co-op?, what will Go Organic’s look like?, what will it take to make it happen and what are the… Read more »
Pair of gardening seminars planned in Pines for Feb.
(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present a pair of beginner’s gardening seminars this month. The Thursday, Feb. 12 seminar will take place, 11 a.m. to noon and the Tuesday, Feb. 17 event is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Seminar fee is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for nonresidents. Both… Read more »
Coastal Hospice collecting lap blankets for patients
(Feb. 12, 2015) Many hospice patients become chilled in the cold of winter, and Coastal Hospice has traditionally provided lap blankets to give them comfort and warmth. Several groups, including Loving Hands of Ocean City, regularly make and generously donate lap blankets for hospice patients. But this year, the demand is exceeding the supply on… Read more »
Pines Chamber hosts murder mystery dinner
(Feb. 12, 2015) “For The Love of Money,” a murder mystery dinner and show, will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Woodlands of Ocean Pines. It will be performed by Get a Clue Productions and sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Tickets cost $40 and include dinner and show. There will… Read more »
School officials: race not an issue
(Feb. 5, 2015) School officials took a two-fold approach to a trio of incidents involving Stephen Decatur High School students last week, urging tolerance and respect from students and parents on one hand, while condemning what they saw as the inflammatory coverage by local media on the other. Coordinator of Public Relations for Worcester County… Read more »
Golf management debate in Ocean Pines going public
(Feb. 5, 2015) Looking to provide a little clarity on the future of the golf course, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors announced a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 14, when three companies will present their pitch to manage the course. Current management Billy Casper Golf, Salisbury collective Haley/Marshall and Lincoln, Neb. group Landscapes… Read more »
‘Persons of interest’ sought by police in Berlin vandalism
(Feb. 5, 2015) Police have several “persons of interest” in the Jan. 25 vandalism spree in downtown Berlin, although no arrests appeared to be pending as of mid-week. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said law enforcement personnel continue to follow up on several leads concerning the incident, which involved at least 30 automobiles and three… Read more »
Tree trimming to begin on Ocean Pines Parkway
(Feb. 5, 2015) Starting Feb. 9, Ocean Pines Association has contracted a licensed tree expert to trim trees along both sides of Ocean Parkway and the median from the North Gate to the entrance to the Point. The objective is to elevate trees to a height of 15-20 feet and cut back long, low hanging… Read more »