(Oct. 22, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association leadership could be changing the way it communicates with its advisory committees and the local media, following a meeting last Monday to discuss both matters. Director and former president Dave Stevens said the session was an extension of the board orientation meeting in September. Five of the seven… Read more »
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Crowds come out for Octoberfest
(Oct. 22, 2015) Saturday’s Octoberfest in Berlin was one of the busiest in recent memory, with strong, steady crowds taking advantage of live music, activities, shopping – and beer – throughout the afternoon and into the early evening. Several shops in the downtown area reported better-than-expected sales during the six-hour event. “It was one of… Read more »
Pineapple salsa cools off jerk skewers
I have had one hell of a day. After an eventful day at school, to say the least, during which students argued and then studied and cooked foods of Florida, it was time to spend an hour on the phone with my cousin who wants to move to Ocean City from Wisconsin. Getting a restaurant… Read more »
Worcester County Arts Council seeking nonprofit applicants
(Oct. 15, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council Grants Review Committee is seeking applicants for local art projects to be held in Worcester County between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2016. 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… Read more »
WP students receive 43 AP honors
(Oct. 15, 2015) Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students in the Class of 2016 and alumni from the Class of 2015 received 43 Advanced Placement Honors from the College Board. Students commended as AP Scholars with Distinction, who achieved scores of at least 3.5 on all AP tests taken and scores of 3 or higher… Read more »
Worcester County Veterans Memorial golf event, Oct. 28
(Oct. 15, 2015) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its 9th annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the foundation’s educational outreach program. The tournament format will be “captain’s choice scramble” and will begin with a shotgun start at noon. Entrance fees… Read more »
Ocean Pines to host Halloween events
(Oct. 15, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host several Halloween activities this month, including annual favorites and a new spooky offering. Area residents can put their artistic skills to use on Friday, Oct. 16 for Family Fun Night Pumpkin Painting. Attendees may bring their own pumpkins to this annual event,… Read more »
Hope & Healing comes to Kindred Spirit Farm, Oct. 24
(Oct. 15, 2015) Coastal Hospice invites children who have lost a loved one to attend Hope & Healing with Horses, a free bereavement camp, on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kindred Spirit Farm in Salisbury. This event is designed for children ages 6-14 who have experienced the death of a… Read more »
VOLT small biz loan session scheduled for Fri. at OP library
(Oct. 15, 2015) The Video Lottery Terminal (VOLT) small business loan information session has been rescheduled to take place at the Ocean Pines Branch Library on Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Worcester County Economic Development (WCED), in partnership with the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation and Maryland Capital Enterprises, invites business owners… Read more »
Erté exhibition coming to Art in the Fields gallery, Fri.
(Oct. 15, 2015) Nearly two months after the first official exhibition bowed at the Art in the Fields gallery on 9 South Main Street in Berlin, its second exhibition, featuring Erté, will open Friday. The Russian-born French artist, also known as Romain de Tirtoff, is considered one of the progenitors of the art deco movement…. Read more »