Tri-county org. changes name, but still offers same services
(Sept. 3, 2010) The Wellness Community Delmarva, the Guerrieri Center for Hope and Support, announced last week that the headquarters office of The Wellness Community has finalized plans to merge with Gilda’s Club. Plans to merge were announced in July 2009. Full Story
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNEY BENEFITS WORCESTER VETERANS MEMORIAL
Funds will be used for maintenance, outreach programs
(Sept. 3, 2010) To raise funds for the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at the South Gate Pond of Ocean Pines and the educational and community outreach programs sponsored by the Memorial Foundation, a golf tournament has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Full Story
OC convention center to host holiday festival
(Sept. 3, 2010) Visitors to Ocean City have another recreational option this weekend with the 17th annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival, set for Friday through Sunday, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Full Story
Grand re-openings mark First Friday event in Snow Hill
(Sept. 3, 2010) Merchants and gallery owners in downtown Snow Hill will mark the end of summer by staying open until 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) for the town’s First Friday promotional event.
Visitors will find discounts, art openings and light refreshments, along with two grand re-openings of businesses on Green Street. Full Story
Fashion show will honor dedication of three local women
(Sept. 3, 2010) The Republican Women of Worcester County will recognize three local women, who have dedicated much time and energy to their community, during a Patriot Day Fashion Show and Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 10, at the Clarion Hotel.
The honored individuals are Rose Brous, Helen DiLeonardi and Anna Foultz, who will be recognized for their service to the state and county. Full Story
Ceremony on boards honors town employees
(Sept. 3, 2010) The Boardwalk Development Association will recognize members of the town of Ocean City maintenance crew at noon on Monday, Sept. 6, during the 7th annual Boardwalk Employee Appreciation Day, below the Boardwalk arch at North Division Street. Full Story
SAFETY LESSON
After calling swimmers out of the water in his section of beach near Third Street on Sunday afternoon after rescuing a swimmer in distress, an Ocean City lifeguard speaks to the crowd about the danger Full Story
THANK YOU!
Peter Szymanski, left, general manager of Ocean Downs Racetrack, presents Steve Rosen, center, and Rich Angelo of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department with a $500 check in appreciation for their Full Story
Screening for osteoporosis, stroke available Sept. 16
(Sept. 3, 2010) Residents in the Ocean City area can receive medical screening to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street will host Life Line Screening on Sept. 16. Full Story
Worcester Prep’s Dr. Marsh recipient of Stanford Award
(Sept. 3, 2010) Dr. Merle Marsh, director of special projects at Worcester Prep School, has received the Stanford University Teacher Tribute, following her nomination by a former student.
Nominated by Chase Harmon of Rehoboth Beach, Marsh has received numerous honors over the course of her career, but as a Stanford graduate, this one holds special meaning. Full Story
American Legion Post 166 making plans for Bike Week
(Sept. 3, 2010) The American Legion Riders of Synepuxent Post 166 is extending an invitation to all Legion riders who will be in Ocean City during Delmarva Bike Week, Sept. 16-19. A series of events are planned at the Post, at 2308 Philadelphia Ave., for members of the American Legion family. Full Story
Community alert to sound throughout county Sat. morning
(Sept. 3, 2010) On Saturday, Sept. 4, emergency alert signals throughout Worcester County will sound from area fire sirens.
The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month.
A steady alert tone will sound at 10 a.m. for approximately one minute. Full Story
Health department launches redesigned, user-friendly site
(Sept. 3, 2010) Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller announced this week that the local health department launched a redesigned, user-friendly Web site. The new site has the same address as the former site, www.worcester health.org. It is also available at www.worcesterhealth.info. Full Story
KIWANIS DONATES TO DIAKONIA
Jim Spicknall, left, and Dan Peletier of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City, present a $500 donation to Susan Blaney, volunteer coordinator and facilities manager for Diakonia, a trans Full Story
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SCREEN LEGENDS AT THEATER
Artist Pat Henry adjusts his painting of actress Lauren Bacall during the opening of his exhibit at The Globe, a former Berlin movie theater, on Aug. 19. Full Story
SENIOR SLANT
A roundup of what’s been going on in the resort area
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With fewer lifeguards, OCBP increases mobile patrols on beach
Stands placed farther apart to maintain full coverage
(Sept. 3, 2010) Labor Day marks the traditional end of the summer season and begins what the Ocean City Beach Patrol refers to as “fall guarding.” Full Story
Needle art tradition showcased in Snow Hill museum exhibit
(Sept. 3, 2010) The Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill this week opened its annual Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition. The exhibit, which features needle art created by regional artists, reflects the museum’s namesake who is well known for her embroidered crewelwork pieces depicting local scenes. Full Story
Textile enthusiasts should attend fall FiberFest on Oct. 9
(Sept. 3, 2010) On Oct. 9, the Julia A. Purnell Museum will hold its annual textile arts festival, FiberFest, during which area fiber artists, including knitters, crocheters, quilters, weavers and spinners, will find fiber art supplies and handcrafted items. Full Story
Ocean Pines police reunite missing macaw with owner
(Sept. 3, 2010) Lt. Greg Schoepf should be known as the “bird whisperer.”
The officer with the Ocean Pines Police Department helped reunite a missing pet macaw with its grateful owner last Wednesday, after the bird escaped and spent a night alone in the wild. Full Story
Meeks home to be featured on ALOC Sand Castle Tour
(Sept. 3, 2010) Plans for the Art League of Ocean City’s 2010 Sand Castle Home Tour are well under way, as a handful of homes in the resort are preparing for an influx of visitors who, during two days in September, will tour and admire their dwellings. Full Story
‘Heart of Maryland Libraries’ remains on display in resort
(Sept. 3, 2010) The Heart of Maryland Libraries quilt, a project of the Maryland Library Association, will remain on display at the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library until Sept. 11. There will be a special presentation on the making of the quilt at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 11. Full Story
OFF TO A CREATIVE START
First-grader Isaiah Mitchell creates a clay sculpture with his teacher, Melissa Reid, during art class at Buckingham Elementary School. Full Story
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