As Ocean Pines looks to the future and, hopefully, tries to determine how much and on what they will need additional member funding for, board members should follow the recent example of the Town of Berlin. Given the opportunity to make a landmark purchase of the old Tysons chicken plant and faced with a decision… Read more »
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Benefit concert in OP raises $4,750 for Coastal Hospice
(Feb 19, 2015) A benefit concert for Coastal Hospice on Dec. 23 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club given by former American Idol contestant Jimmy Charles, raised $4,750 for the nonprofit organization. Charles, who currently is a musician in Nashville, chose Coastal Hospice for the benefit because it was the organization that cared for his… Read more »
Berlin Award celebrates 50th anniversary during banquet
(Feb. 19, 2015) The annual recognition for outstanding community service known as “The Berlin Award” will be celebrating its 50th anniversary banquet on Thursday, April 23, at the Berlin Fire Hall, located on North Main Street. The banquet, sponsored by the Berlin Lions Club, begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner… Read more »
Wor. County institutes new application for nonprofits
(Feb. 19, 2015) Worcester County government has instituted an updated application to be used by nonprofit organizations that plan to apply for grant funds from the county for fiscal year 2016. The new Nonprofit Grant Application, which is available as a Portable Document Format (PDF), can be accessed on the homepage of the county website… Read more »
PRMC offers breastfeeding, early care classes for moms
(Feb. 19, 2015) Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury will be offering breastfeeding, childbirth and newborn care classes. A breastfeeding class is scheduled from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Hallowell Conference Center at PRMC. Peninsula Regional educators will make presentations on the basics of breastfeeding, proper positioning of baby, how to avoid… Read more »
Black History Month celebrated at Berlin school
(Feb. 19, 2015) Germantown School will host events to celebrate Worcester County and Black History month in February. 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 local area. Germantown School is located at 10223 Trappe Road… Read more »
Go Organic converting operations to co-op
(Feb. 19, 2015) Go Organic grocery store in Berlin announced a major change this month, as the three-year-old shop began preparations to convert to a food cooperative. Owner Beth Gourley began holding public meetings to address the conversion on Feb. 16. “I had originally wanted to do a co-op when I first opened the store,… Read more »
Chamber hosts mystery dinner
(Feb. 19, 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 includes dinner and the show. There… Read more »
Program celebrates ‘eighth wonder’ Assateague Island
(Feb. 19, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance, the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, is presenting “The Eighth Wonder of the World – Assateague,” an informative program to celebrate the significance of Assateague Island National Seashore on Feb. 21, starting with coffee and refreshments at 10:30 a.m. Presentations will begin at 11 a.m. and… Read more »
Berlin Chamber offering opportunities for volunteers
(Feb. 19, 2015) The Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center are kicking off a new campaign to encourage volunteers. Prospective volunteers can sign up to work during specific times in the center, or during specific events in town. “It’s whole big volunteer push,” Chamber Administrator Jim Volk said. “We have posters we’re going to… Read more »