Oysters; one of the many bounties of the Chesapeake. Mysterious mollusks whose introduction to the human race was probably at the hands of a river otter banging one open on its chest. I don’t know that this particular version of history is completely accurate, but I’m sure that however it happened, it was a very… Read more »
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Carozza announces constituent hours in Worcester, Wico.
(Oct. 1, 2015) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza will hold a series of constituent listening hours this fall throughout District 38C in Worcester and Wicomico counties. As with her spring constituent hours, these forums are an opportunity for constituents to come out and share their views and concerns directly with Del. Carozza. Carozza will hold a… Read more »
Wor.County Humane Society Shop for a Cause, Thursday
(Oct. 1 2015) Join the Worcester County Humane Society Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5-9 p.m. at BomShell Boutique and The Green Doors for an evening of shopping. Both stores, located at 12216 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, will donate a percentage of sales from the evening to the no-kill animal shelter. There will… Read more »
HISC launches campaign aimed at Alzheimer’s
(Oct. 1, 2015) The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties is launching a new campaign designed to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly. Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, the Home Instead Senior Care office will provide free training to local businesses to help equip employees with information and resources… Read more »
Pines GM Bob Thompson to host town hall meeting, Oct. 8
(Oct. 1, 2015) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will use the meeting as an opportunity to address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines residents and… Read more »
Annual Family Fall Festival returns to Berlin school, Fri.
(Oct. 1, 2015) The annual Family Fall Festival returns to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin on Friday, Oct. 2 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Home School Association, this admission-free, family-friendly event on Racetrack Road features something for everyone. There will be delicious hot food and delectable baked sale items, games, arts and… Read more »
Free senior care seminar series
(Oct. 1, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer a series of free seminars on care for seniors at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Presented by Home Instead Senior Care, seminars will be held on Oct. 6 (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Oct. 20 (arthritis) and Nov. 3 (diabetes), all from 10… Read more »
Choptank Electric to host meeting in Pines, Oct. 1
(Oct. 1, 2015) Choptank Electric, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting will give an overview of the Co-op’s AMI meter deployment currently taking place throughout its distribution system territory, and provide… Read more »
WYFCS celebrating 40 years with banquet
(Oct. 1, 2015) Forty years ago, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services opened its doors with the goal of expanding mental health services on the Eastern Shore. On Sunday, the Berlin-based nonprofit will hold its annual celebration with a look back at all the work during the previous year, as well as a glimpse at… Read more »
Annual Celtic Fest returns to Furnace Town this weekend
(Oct. 1, 2015) The 26th annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4 at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village in Snow Hill. Tucked away in the ancient and vast Pocomoke Forest, Furnace Town is sealed away from time. Like the legendary Brigadoon, the Living Heritage Village emerges from the mist when… Read more »