OUT&ABOUT
FIESTA PARK CLEANING CREW Members of the Caine Woods Community Association and employees of the Ocean City Parks Department gather on April 18 to clean Fiesta Park. The group collected trash, cleared brush and created three habitats for squirrels and other mammals. FRIDAY, MAY 1
FESTIVALS OF MUSIC — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Music festival for middle, junior and high school instrumental and choral organizations. Open to public. Info: 610-327-3050 or www.festivalsofmusic.com.
ART AUCTION AND SALE PREVIEW — Adcock Studio, 106 East Green St., in Snow Hill, 5-8 p.m. Preview of artwork by local artists that will be available during May 2 auction and sale. Proceeds benefit Women Supporting Women. Info: 410-726- 2440 or 410-548-7880.
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET OPENS — Featuring fresh seafood, pork, beef, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, canned goods, organic produce and flowers and herbs in parking lot across from Stevenson United Methodist Church, Main Street. Master Gardeners also returning. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Berlin Chamber of Commerce, 410-641-4775.
DAFFODIL DELIVERY Members of the Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club, a youth-based group of Stephen Decatur High School students sponsored by the Ocean City Lions Club, recently visited the Berlin Nursing Home, where they distributed fresh daffodils to residents. The Leos hope to make this an annual event. Among those on hand for the 'Daffodil Delivery' are, from left, Cate DeCicco, Alex Clagett, President Lindsey Bankert and Peter Andes. REVIVAL SERVICES — Church of Christ, 4848 Washington St., in Snow Hill, 7 p.m. With evangelist Linwood Smith. Info: Minister Daniel Jackson, 410-632-0741.
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.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB WALK — White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, 10:30 a.m. Meet there. Social following at A Bagel and … in South Ocean Pines. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
ARBOR DAY PLANTING The Ocean Pines Garden Club celebrates Arbor Day with its annual tree planting at Pintail Park in Ocean Pines. SATURDAY, MAY 2
FESTIVALS OF MUSIC PARADE — Participants of music festival for middle, junior and high school instrumental and choral organizations will parade along Boardwalk, 9 a.m. Info: 610-327-3050 or www.festivalsofmusic.com.
AUCTION AND SALE — Adcock Studio, 106 E. Green St., in Snow Hill, 3-7 p.m. Featuring art by local artists, live and silent auction (art and non-art items), live music, beer, wine and other refreshments. Proceeds benefit Women Supporting Women. Donations and info: 410- 726-2440 or 410-548-7880. BEACH CLEAN UP — Ocean City beach at 37th Street, 10 a.m. Trash bags will be provided. Students can earn community service credits by participating in this event. This is an OC Surfrider clean water initiative. Info: www.surfrider.org/oceancitymd.
WHITE MARLIN FESTIVAL — Somerset Street Plaza, noon to 3 p.m. Popular Crab Soup Cook- Off is one of the highlights. Cost is $12 to sample soups. Info: OC Downtown Association, 410-289-1413.
PREP GROUP COLLECTS ITEMS FOR PAWS4LIFE As part of a community service project to provide resources for Paws4Life, a no-kill animal shelter program, Worcester Prep students in Carol Hartnett's Freshman Advisory Group recently collected cloth towels, paper towels, bleach, toys, trash bags and other items that could be of use in shelters. The advisory group — (front row, from left) Megan O'Donnell and Olivia Wilgus, and (back row) Lynde Pepper, Sydney Langeler, Sibel Tekman and Riddhi Sanwal — also collected toiletries and items for Casa San Francisco in Milton. USED BOAT & FISHING EQUIPMENT SALE, FLEA MARKET — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring used fishing gear, regular flea market and bake table. Lunch served from 11 a.m. Boat spaces available. Space reservation: 410-629-0926.
RUMMAGE SALE — First Presbyterian Church, 1300 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ELKS AMERICANISM AWARDS Addie Yeager, chairwoman of Elks Lodge 2645's Americanism Committee, third from left in back row, joins winners of the club's 2009 Americanism Awards. This year's winners are, front row from left, Maria Deckmann of Worcester Prep, first place, poster competition; Rylie Mears of Worcester Prep, second place, poster competition; Sierra Hall of Worcester Prep, third place, poster competition; Jaiden Denk of Showell Elementary, second place, poster competition; Brooke Cullen of Most Blessed Sacrament, first place, poster competition; Michael Wooten of Most Blessed Sacrament, third place, poster competition; back row, Rachel Berry of Worcester Prep, first place, grades 5 and 6, essay competition; Matt Middleton of Worcester Prep, third place, grades 7 and 8, essay competition; Claire Dorey of Worcester Prep, first place, grades 7 and 8, essay competition; and Brittany Wangel of Worcester Prep, second place, grades 5 and 6, essay competition. Missing from photo are Timothy van Vonno of Worcester Prep, second place, grades 7 and 8, essay competition; and Will Hastings of Worcester Prep, third place, grades 5 and 6, essay competition. DOWNTOWN POCOMOKE CITY SHOWCASE In celebration of Pocomoke City being named as a finalist for the All-America City Award, all the downtown attractions will showcase what they have to offer. Market and Front Street. Free or reduced rates for museums, 10 a.m. fishing derby on the docks next to the Discovery Center. Music, prizes, free boat rides, moon bounce 1 p.m., and more. Info: Michael Day 443-735- 0957, or email michaelday@pocomokeriver.org.
HOOKING FRIENDS OCEAN CITY TODAY/NANCY POWELL Rug hookers, from left, Barbara Reining, Marge Beard and Louise Koger, all of Vestal, N.Y., work on their rugs after a class at the Dunes Manor Hotel last Thursday. They were attending the Maryland Shore Rug Hooking School, held annually at the hotel. MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB MOVIE NIGHT — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:30 p.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
STRIDES FOR HOPES RAISES $25K FOR LOCAL CHARITY The Strides for Hope marathon team competed in the Country Music Marathon in Nashville on April 24, and raised more than $25,000 for The Wellness Community of Delmarva. Local team members are, from left, Lisa Layton, Rachel Cherrix, Tracy McMenamy, Madison O'Leary, Mark Shipley, Cassie Anderson, Kelly Messick, John Anderson, Ivan Barkley, Harlan Eagle and Tom McMenamy. Missing from photo is Bill Harman. To join the Strides For Hope Marathon Team, call Tracy McMenamy at 410-546-1200. 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.
CHRIST AID KENYA FUNDRAISER — Fager's Island, 60th Street in the bay, noon. Cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child. Includes barbecue on the beach, live Kenyan band and happy hour drink prices. Info: www.christaidkenya. org.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB BRUNCH — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road, noon. Meet there. To attend, call 410-208-1857. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
MONDAY, MAY 4
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., in Berlin, 6-7 p.m. Dr. Castaneda will discuss hypertension. Info: Darby Schaub, 410-641- 9703.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month at Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Happy Harry's Pharmacy, 11307 Manklin Creek Road, in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641- 9268.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5:30-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-629-1006.
NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Atlantic Club, 11827 Ocean Gateway See OUT&ABOUT on Page 18B Continued from Page 17B Highway (Route 50), West Ocean City, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The only requirement to be a member and attend Nar-Anon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a relative or friend. Info: www.nar-anon.org/maryland.htm.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
LUNCH & LEARN — Fenwick Crab House, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. Lunch is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and lecture from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dr. Jeurel Singleton will discuss "Truth About Lyme Disease: Facts and Fiction." 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.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, Selbyville, Del, 10 a.m. to noon and at Happy Harry's Pharmacy, Clarksville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410- 641-9268.
YOGA — Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5:45-7 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first session. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410- 641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.
SAFE BOATING COURSES — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, May 5-7, 6-9 p.m. 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.
MASTER GARDENERS MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Ginny Rosenkranz and guest speaker for general meeting and pot luck lunch. Earn educational credits. Info: Penny McGrath, 410-641-5570.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER AND AUCTION Hall's Restaurant, 5909 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Ocean City Reef Foundation. Info: 410-208-0064.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. Speaker is Mimi Dean, exercise physiologist. The topic is "diabetes and exercise." All are welcome. Info: Ellen Lurz, 410-641-5994 or elurz@verizon. net.
LAP-BAND SEMINAR — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 6-7 p.m. Surgeon Alae Zarif, M.D., will discuss benefits of the LAP-BAND® procedure as an alternative for weight loss. Pre-register: 410-641-3960.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
SAFE BOATING COURSES — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m. Cost is $3. Register: Bruce McNeil 410-213-2557 or Craig Oliver 410-208-0644.
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.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB LUNCH — Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., in West Ocean City, 12:30 p.m. Carpool at noon. To attend, call 410-641-5639. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
THURSDAY, MAY 7
SPRINGFEST — Ocean City's Inlet parking lot, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Featuring crafters, food vendors and continuous live entertainment on two stages in and around four big top tents. Admission is free. A special welcoming ceremony will be held on the outdoor stage at 10 a.m. featuring the Ocean City Elementary School's OC Stars. Tickets are required for the evening headline act, "The Fabulous Hubcaps," at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $5 and $10 and are available at the festival ticket booth or at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling TicketMaster at 800-551-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com. Visitors urged to ride city buses ($2 all day) to the festival grounds. Park and ride locations in Ocean City include Public Safety Building, 65th Street; Northside Park, 125th Street; Ocean Plaza Mall, 94th Street; and the Gold Coast Mall, 115th Street. There is also a Springfest Express Shuttle, which offers non-stop service from the convention center south parking lot on 40th Street directly to the festival. The Boardwalk tram runs 10 a.m. to midnight and costs $3 one-way, delivering directly to Springfest. Children under 42 inches ride for free. Attendees are also encouraged to use the West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50 ($1 all day). Info: 410-250-0125, 1-800-OCOCEAN or www.ococean.com.
WOMEN'S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES MEETING Ocean Pines Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive. There will be a short business meeting at 10 a.m. and a scholarship ceremony at 11 a.m. There will be a reception following the distribution of the scholarships.
MOTHER'S DAY PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER Berlin Intermediate School lobby, 309 Franklin Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Choose from a variety of bargain priced bedding plants, flowers and hanging baskets. Proceeds benefit BIS PTA.
VERA BRADLEY BINGO— Sponsored by Worcester Youth & Family Counseling, Most Blessed Sacrament School, doors open 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. 20 regular games, bonus games and food. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and are available at Taylor Bank in Berlin, Ocean Pines and West Ocean City, or at WYFCS offices 410- 641-4598. Must be 18 or older.
SAFE BOATING COURSES — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m. Cost is $3. Register: Bruce McNeil 410-213-2557 or Craig Oliver 410-208-0644.
PARENTS OF DEAF & HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP MEETING — Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., 806 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury, 7-8:30 p.m. Register: 410-742-5052 or dila@dila.org. Interpreter and childcare provided.
SALE OF ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS — Atlantic General Hospital, main lobby, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Skin care products include antiaging, baby care, blemish prevention, color, weight loss, nutrition, aromatherapy and face and baby sunscreens. All proceeds benefit the hospital.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER — City Hall, 301 Baltimore Ave., in Ocean City, noon, rain or shine. Members of the community pray for our nation, leaders, community and more. Government leaders, ministers and citizens will participate.
ONGOING EVENTS
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS — Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department will offer free blood pressure checks for residents of Ocean Pines. Stop by the administration offices between 10-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Info: Capt. Bill Bounds, 410-641-8272.
MUSEUM EXHIBIT — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., in Snow Hill, now through Oct. 31. Featuring children's toys and clothing from the 19th and 20th centuries. Admission costs $2 for adults and $.50 for children 12 years and younger. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Info: Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515 or www.purnellmuseum.com.
SEATED YOGA — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Fridays, 11:30 a.m. The class is for cancer survivors and their caregivers and is free. The class is designed for people who need a very gentle form to accommodate any physical limitations they have doing yoga on the floor. Register: The Wellness Community of Delmarva, 410-546-1200.
VENDORS WANTED — Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City, is planning a series of flea markets in June. The flea markets will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Cost is $20 per table. Contact the church office at 410- 723-1973 for information, forms and contracts.
AA MEETINGS — "If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop drinking, that's our business. We're here if you need us," Alcoholics Anonymous. Find a meeting near you. Info: www.ocaa.org or answering service, 410-219-2117.
OPVFD CASH LOTTO — Sponsored by Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets cost $100 each, and winner is guaranteed $10,000. Only 1,600 tickets will be sold. Tickets available at South Station, 911 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Drawing is Labor Day, Sept. 7. Info: Steve Rosen, 410-641-6915.
SALUTE TO THE SERVICES — Sponsored by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association and held throughout Ocean City, May 16-June 17. Participating hotels, motels, restaurants and attractions offer discounts to military, police, EMS and fire personnel showing credentials. Some restrictions apply. Info: www.salutetotheservices. com or Ocean City Hotel-Motel- Restaurant Association, 800-626-2326.
OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT WEEK — From May 31-June 7, participating restaurants offer two- and three-course meals at $20 and $30, respectively. No tickets or passes required, but reservations are appreciated. Info: OC Hotel- Motel-Restaurant Association, 800-626-2326 or www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.
PLAY IT SAFE — Held May 31-June 19. High school grads from the class of 2009 are invited to participate in free activities, including karaoke, beach volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, rock climbing, midnight bowling, basketball, mini golf, laser tag, access to health & racquet club and paintball. Participants receive wristbands for free bus transportation. Info: 410-632-1100 or www.playitsafeoceancity.com.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Sponsored by Coastal Hospice and Atlantic General Hospital and meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the AGH first floor meeting room. The meeting is free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. RSVP and info: Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725.
'HAVEN OF HOPE' GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets the third Wednesday of each month at Atlantic United Methodist Church Chapel, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City 7 p.m. Info: 410-289- 7430.
