OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department will host canine swimmers and their human companions at a Doggie Swim on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mumford’s Landing Pool in Ocean Pines. This event allows dogs and their owners the chance to splash and swim in the Mumford’s Landing Pool, located… Read more »
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Auditions The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater invites all interested young people to audition for the Disney musical, “Aladdin.” Tryouts are Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. There are many roles for those dedicated to adhering to the rehearsal schedule, following adult direction, and respecting all fellow… Read more »
Komen Maryland to host breast health event in OC
OCEAN CITY–Susan G. Komen Maryland will host the 4th annual Breast Health and Wellness: “The Power of Prevention Symposium” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-8 p.m., in Ocean City. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street oceanfront. The topics of prevention, wellness and survivorship… Read more »
Registration open for area’s annual Fiddler’s Convention
BERLIN– Registration is open for the 22nd Annual Fiddler’s Convention. This year’s festival runs Sept. 19-21 in downtown Berlin and at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on 208 North Main Street. Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen and last year’s Fiddler’s Convention winners, the Wood Pickers, play a free concert beginning at 7 p.m. on… Read more »
Reception to open Arts Council Sept. exhibit at gallery
BERLIN–The Worcester County Arts Council has announced the September exhibit, featuring newest, fresh-off the-easel paintings by local artist and council member, David J. Simpson. The opening “Meet the Artist” reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Friday, Sept. 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the Arts Council Gallery located on… Read more »
Burley Oak Brewing Co. to launch Kickstarter project
BERLIN– Burley Oak Brewing Company, a business founded on innovation and risk, is attempting to launch the county’s first successful Kickstarter project in more than two years. Burley Oak will use the popular crowd-sourced funding tool to launch their canning operation on Sept. 9. Owner Bryan Brushmiller said the company came up with the idea… Read more »
OP Farmers Mkt. welcomes range of new vendors
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Farmers Market welcomes several new vendors to its current summer season roster. These vendors enhance the range of products offered at the market, open every Saturday year-round from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Great Shoals Winery, of Kensington, Md., joins the market’s growing list… Read more »
Coastal Hospice moves to build facility in Worcester County
BERLIN– Following years of preparation and fundraising, Coastal Hospice is moving forward on plans to open a new care facility in Worcester County. Serving Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties, the 501(c)3 nonprofit provides in-home hospice and palliative care for patients who have a prognosis of six months or less. “If you haven’t experienced the… Read more »
New season, more activities on schedule in Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES– A new season means new activities and new staff at Recreation and Parks. Fall programs include indoor walking, cross court tennis, CPR certification classes and ultimate Frisbee. Ocean Pines also hosts the Annual Doggie Swim as well as trips to NASA facilities and the White House. “In the summer the big focus here… Read more »
Visitor Center use uncertain months after town takeover
BERLIN– Use of the Visitor’s Center remains uncertain several months after the town took the building over from the Chamber of Commerce. Located on 14 South Main Street, the center includes a front office for Berlin Main Street as well as six 10×10 offices and a commons area. Main Street uses two rooms for storage… Read more »