OCEAN PINES–The main purpose of the Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop at Community Church at Ocean Pines is outreach ministry. It also provides great fellowship among the volunteers who work there. All the volunteers are working hard to improve the Nook, to make it a better place to shop and to volunteer. Currently the Flea Market area of the… Read more »
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Surfers Healing organization provides camp for autistic children
OCEAN CITY–Rory Stephens is 7 years old, likes gymnastics and swimming, and has incredible balance. She also has autism. Rory will join 200 other children in the water today to surf Ocean City’s waves, thanks to the nonprofit Surfers Healing. The camp has brought a day of music, food and crafts on the beach to… Read more »
Artists sought for juried show
BERLIN—The Worcester County Arts Council invites artists to participate in a juried art show to be exhibited in September at the Arts Council Gallery at 6 Jefferson St. in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists, professional or amateur, with work in all media. All work must be original and completed within the last… Read more »
Community Foundation Announces Deadline for Education Awards Grant Program
MARYLAND–The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announces the 2013 deadline for the Education Awards Grant Program. Public and private schools on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore must submit proposals no later than Friday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. In 2012, the Community Foundation awarded $45,000 for programs benefiting local students. Grants supported a range… Read more »
Brinkley new volunteer services manager
WORCESTER COUNTY–Kelly Brinkley has been named the new Worcester County volunteer services manager. Brinkley earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Wesleyan College in Georgia. She has extensive experience working with school systems and diverse nonprofit agencies. Brinkley currently acts as the parent coordinator for the Wicomico County Middle Schools STEM (science, technology, engineering and… Read more »
Brown Box Theatre Project of Boston comes to Snow Hill
SNOW HILL– Arts on the River First Friday in Snow Hill welcomes the Brown Box Theatre Project of Boston on Sept. 6, for the opening of the Eastern Shore series. For this performance in Sturgis Park by the Pocomoke River, the Brown Box Theatre presents a magical interpretation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as its third annual Free Shakespeare. Bring… Read more »
Pines Recreation Department presents kite event
OCEAN PINES—The skies above the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial Park on Route 589 will be festooned with kites on Saturday, provided the wind cooperates. For the second year, the Ocean Pines Recreational Department will host a kite-flying event in the clearing in front of the Sports Core and the South Gate. Renamed Family Fun Fly… Read more »
Berlin Police Department to offer emergency care training
BERLIN—Town officials are wasting little time putting a newly acquired resource to good use in a Berlin police officer, who earned certification to instruct both first responders and the public on certain types of emergency medical care on July 17. Pfc. Jessica Collins is certified to instruct law enforcement officers on how to render care… Read more »
Ranck appointed deputy director of Worcester County Library
WORCESTER COUNTY- The Worcester County Library Trustees announce the appointment of Jennifer Ranck as deputy director of the Worcester County Library. Ranck is the first person to serve in this position, and she will also act as the Ocean City Branch library manager. “We are fortunate to have Jennifer take this important administrative position,” Library… Read more »
Berlin Town Council approves requests for road closures, grant requests
BERLIN—The mayor and town council unanimously approved two requests for road closures for special events and two requests to seek state grant funding for building and facility projects during an Aug. 12 meeting. Economic and Development Director Michael Day presented a proposal for street closures behind Town Hall along Pitts Street, from Main Street to… Read more »