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LONGABERGER BASKET/VERA BRADLEY BINGO — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance. There will be raffles, 50/50, door prizes and refreshments. Tickets: Tammy, 410-352-3755 or 410-726-6043. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.
ROCKIN' GOOD TIME OCEAN CITY TODAY/CHRISTINE CULLEN Delegate Jim Mathias, left, takes time out of his busy schedule in Annapolis to sing with The Rockin' Jake Band during a fundraiser for the Maryland Food Bank on Sunday at the Greene Turtle West on Route 611. FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-7 p.m. The juried show features artists' choice of theme and all media. Free admission. Complimentary refreshments. Exhibit will run through April. Info: 410- 524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
LOWER CLASS CITIZENS CONCERT — Stephen Decatur High School auditorium, 9913 Seahawk Road in Berlin, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and include door prize drawings. Tickets: 443-235-9493 or 410-641-2171 and leave message for Ms. Russell. Sponsored by Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB WALK — White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, 10:30 a.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
BINGO — Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Holy Savior, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke's Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Info: 410-524-7994.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
CHURCH CELEBRATES 100 YEARS — First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, 2 p.m. There will be a special presentation as well as photographs, newspaper articles and memorabilia. View the new centennial cross in the sanctuary.
FUNDRAISER DINNER THEATER — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6 p.m. Radio Airwaves Productions presents "Mimi & Max," a comedy set in Las Vegas. The play will be presented in readers-theater format, complete with costumes. Dinner catered by DeNovo's Trattoria. Tickets cost $25 and must be purchased in advance at the Ocean Pines library or by calling 410-632-3970.
FLEA MARKET — Harley-Davidson of Ocean City parking lot, 10716 Ocean Gateway in Berlin, 7 a.m. to noon. Rain date is Saturday, April 11. Proceeds support the Worcester County Humane Society's annual Board Walkin for Pets. Donate unwanted items or rent space for a $15 donation. Info: oceancityhumanesociety@ gmail.com and www.boardwalkinforpets. com.
PARROTHEAD SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE LUNCHEON — Outback Steak House, 12741 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Choices will be chicken or steak, vegetables and a drink. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost is $12. Mail donations to OCPHC/Scholarship, P.O. Box 5067, Ocean City, Md. 21843.
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS MEETING — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10 a.m. The topic for April's article is "fool." All writers, published and unpublished, are welcome.
ASSATEAGUE BUNNY HOP — Assateague State Park Marina, 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, 1-3 p.m. Easter egg hunt groups include Tiny Tots, Little Tikes and Bunny Hoppers. Plenty of goodies for all to find. Also, featuring Bunny Basket crafts, face painting, special cards for soldiers/military, boogie board raffle and jelly bean jar guessing game. Children 10 and younger with parents or guardian are invited. Info: Jaime Kimble, 410-641-2120, Ext. 10.
INDOOR FLEA MARKET — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also featuring breakfast, lunch, soups and baked goods. Table rental: 410-629-0926.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET Mt. Pleasant Church in Willards, 11 a.m. Menu includes chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children. Children 5 years and younger eat free. Info: 443-614-9898. YARD SALE — Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Station 5, 10124 Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City, 7-11 a.m. Tables are available to rent for $10. There will be food and lots of other goodies. Info: Brenda Parker, 443- 235-7693.
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE — Tidewater School by the Sea, 10117 Shingle Landing Road in Bishopville, 8 a.m. to noon. Space rental is $20 paid before Friday, April 3. Set up begins at 7 a.m. If you sell your own items, you keep the proceeds. If you wish to drop off items, Tidewater will sell your items and you will receive 25 percent of the proceeds. Baked goods are also welcome donations and can be dropped off at The Tidewater School by April 3. To participate: Jen Esch, russelesch@mchsi.com; Debbi Colley, debbivegan@ yahoo.com; or 410-352-3355.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
ANNUAL JAMES SAPIA SPAGHETTI DINNER Shenanigan's on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street, 4-8 p.m. Dinner includes homemade spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and a non-alcoholic drink. There will be a cash bar. Desserts can be purchased. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-10 and children 4 and younger eat free. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Ocean City Association. Info: www.downtownassociation.net.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke's Church) in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $9 for adults, children ages 8 and younger eat for half price. Info: 410-524-7994. CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND SCHOOL TOURS — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road near Ocean Pines, 3 p.m. Offering open enrollment for the new pre-3-year-old program through grade 8. Light refreshments served. Info: Valerie Sharp, 410-208-1600.
PALM SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT — Bayside Chapel, the Williamsville Industrial Park on Delaware Route 54, 38288 London Ave., Unit 9 in Selbyvile, Del., 12:30-2:30 p.m. Featuring lots of eggs to hunt, fun activities and an "egg carton" story for all to enjoy. Info: 302-436- 7585 or www.baysidechapel.com.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB BRUNCH — Clarion Hotel, 10100 See OUT&ABOUT on Page 18B Continued from Page 17B Coastal Highway in Ocean City, noon. Carpool at 11:30 a.m. To attend, call 410-208-1966. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
2009 SAFE BOATING COURSE — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Tuesday through Thursday, April 7-9, 6-9 p.m. Instructed by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 12-05 Ocean City, this course meets Maryland boating requirements for anyone born after July 1, 1972. Cost is $3. Register: Bruce McNeil, 410- 213-2557 or Craig Oliver, 410-208-0644.
LUNCH & LEARN — Bull on the Beach, 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. Lunch is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and lecture from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dr. Richard Keenan will present "American Film Industry's Lost Legacy," Film genre gone astray. Cost is $20. Registration and payment must be made in advance by contacting Gretchen Boggs, 302-524-1099 or by mailing checks directly to Academic Partnerships, L.L.C., P.O. Box 265, Selbyville, Del. 19975.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
BINGO — Ocean City Elks Lodge No. 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., in Ocean City, every Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Info: 410-250-2645.
COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING — St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 3 Church St., in Berlin, 7:30 p.m. To inform citizens about recent and upcoming projects, as well as solicit citizen concerns regarding the coastal bays. Info: 410-213-BAYS.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB LUNCH — Georgia House, 2 E. Church St., in Selbyville, Del., 12:30 p.m. Carpool at noon. To attend, call 410-641-5639. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
HOLY THURSDAY — St. John Neumann Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road, near Ocean Pines. No morning Mass. Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. Open until 10:30 p.m. for private prayer/adoration in Chapel of Reposition (Library). Info: 410-208-2956.
DINNER/FASHION SHOW/SILENT AUCTION Ocean City Golf Club, South Point, 11401 Country Club Drive in Berlin. Catered by Carrabba's. Menu includes a surf-and-turf seated dinner with garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, buttered rolls and dessert. There will be a cash bar. Tickets cost $20 and includes dinner at 7 p.m., a fashion show at 8 p.m. by Kuloco and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the X-Stream Teen and Family Ministry. Tickets: 443-373-8574.
ARBOR DAY MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING CEREMONY — Pintail Park in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road. Featured speaker will be Mark Musick. Cost for luncheon is $17. Reservations: 410-641- 7054 or 410-208-3470.
OCEAN CITY AARP CHAPTER 1917 MEETING — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, 10 a.m. Coffee and conversation begins at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Bob Stevens, Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum board member. Info: Nancy Howard, 410-524-1881.
ONGOING EVENTS
ADULT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park Recreation Complex, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, April 3-5 and 17-19. First session open to ages 35 and older. Additional session open to all ages. Registration: Ron Strickler, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com/recprograms.
REACH THE BEACH COMPETITION — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, April 3-5. American Cheer & Dance competitions. One of the largest all-star and college events in the country. There is a cost for spectators. Free for children 4 and younger. Info: info@acdaspirit.com.
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES ANNOUNCES APRIL ORDER DATES — Angel Food Ministries is an outreach food ministry sponsored by the Community Church at Ocean Pines, dedicated to providing grocery relief to all families. No applications, no restrictions. Payment can be made in cash, money order or food stamps. Orders for the April menu will be taken on the following dates: Wednesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday, April 9, from 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Monday, April 13, from 3-6 p.m. Distribution Day is Saturday, April 25, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. To view the April menu, go to www.ccaop.org, then click on Angel Food. Info: 410-629-9669, www.angelfoodministries.com.
OCEAN PINES TUESDAY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB — Open to anyone who loves bridge. If you want to play and need a partner, or are interested in lessons, call Pat Kanz at 410-641-8071.
SEMI-ANNUAL BAG SALE — Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, April 9-15, or until everything is gone. Anything you can get in a paper bag for $3. Bags provided at no cost. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The thrift shop will close April 16 for change over and reopen on April 17. Info: 410-289-7430.
OCEAN PINES SKATE PARK FUNDRAISER Berlin Auto Wash will donate part of the proceeds from its full service car wash. Tickets for a full-service car wash cost $12 and are available at the Parks and Recreation office in the Administration Building, Copy Central in Ocean Pines or by calling 410-208-6612. Tickets also sold at Family Fun nights and other pool parties at the Sports Core Pool in April.
