OUT&ABOUT
STEPHEN DECATUR KEY CLUB BREAKFAST WITH PARENT KIWANIS CLUB Bonnie Eisenman, treasurer of Stephen Decatur High School's Key Club, third from left, is joined by members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City during an April 29 breakfast at the Berlin school for the high school program and its parent organization. Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Kiwanis members are, from left, President Corky Widerman, Al Levine, Bob Wheatley, Don Schmid and Key Club Liaison Al Kastner. FRIDAY, MAY 15
CRUISIN' OCEAN CITY — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway and Ocean City's inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, Boardwalk parade and vendors. One-day passes costs $10 for adults, children ages 13 and younger admitted free with an adult. Info: 410-798-6304, www.cruisinoceancity.com or infoevent@aol.com.
GIFT CARD BINGO — Berlin Intermediate School. Doors open 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Benefits The Wellness Community of Delmarva. For tickets: 410-632-5325
PINE TONES CHORUS SPRING CONCERT — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. "Remember When" will feature songs of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and other traditional composers. Tickets cost $8 and are available from members of the chorus or at the door. Info: June Todd, 410- 289-7373 or Ed Kriege, 410-641-5103.
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, MAY 16
CRUISIN' OCEAN CITY — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway and Ocean City's inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, Boardwalk parade and vendors. One-day passes costs $10 for adults, children ages 13 and younger admitted free with an adult. Info: 410-798-6304, www.cruisinoceancity.com or infoevent@aol.com.
CRUISIN' CONCERT — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Bowzer's Rock N' Roll Party features Bowzer & the Stingrays, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon and The Dovells. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased at the Convention Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online at www.ticketmaster. com. Info: 800-551-7328.
BERLIN CAR SHOW — Classic cars of the '50s, '60s and '70s cruise the streets of Berlin and on display on Main Street. Music, entertainment, shops decorated with the "Cruisin'" theme, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775 or www.berlinmdcc.org.
LONGABERGER BASKETS AND VERA BRADLEY BAGS BINGO — Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets: Carol Sperling, 410-723-1973. After May 2, call 410-208- 6255. Refreshments will be available.
SILENT AUCTION AND PORK BARBECUE LUNCHEON — All Hallows Episcopal Church, 109 W. Market St., in Snow Hill, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To support People to People ambassador Jessica Cheuvront. Donation pays for the luncheon. Info: 410-632-2455.
HEALTH FAIR — Tyree AME Church, Germantown Road, Berlin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring various displays and educational sessions. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER New Hope United Methodist Church in Willards, noon. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, applesauce, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $10 for adults. Carry-outs available. Info: 410-543-8244 or 410-430-7104.
NOVA APPRECIATION SHOW — Hooper's Crab House & Sneaky Pete's, 12913 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, noon to 4 p.m. Open to all year Novas. No entry fee. Hooper's Choice Best of Show, 12 class winners and 24 runner-ups. Contact: Russ, 410-336-1156, ss78@verizon.net; or Bruce, 302-653-8214, prorat@comcast.net.
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE — Residents of The Parke at Ocean Pines, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available will be a computer, evening dresses, lamps, artwork and household items. On May 15, maps will be available at the main entrance of The Parke located at Central Parke West. Info: Parke Clubhouse, 410-208-4994.
RENOWNED PIANIST TO PERFORM — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 4 p.m. Featuring Dr. Duke Thompson, teacher, performer and music administrator. Tickets cost $20 and are available from church choir members or by calling 410-641-5433. Reception and light refreshments after performance.
2ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL BALLOON RELEASE — Shad Landing, Pocomoke River Sate Park, 34612 Worcester Highway in Snow Hill, 1-2:30 p.m. Rain date is May 17. Open to anyone who wants to send out a message to a loved one. There will be time to write your message prior to the 2 p.m. release. Cost is $3 per balloon or two for $5. All proceeds benefit the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program- DelMarVa Chapter. Refreshments will be available. This release is environmentally safe. Info: 443-235-9493 or vrsppofdmv@yahoo.com.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB MOVIE MATINEE — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 4 p.m. "Sweet October" Social at 3:30 p.m. Dinner at Marina Deck, South Ocean Pines, at 6:30 p.m. following the movie. Meet there. To attend, call 410-208-1780. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
FREE GED PRACTICE AND ASSESSMENT TESTING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Register: 410-632-5071.
OCEAN AVIATION OPEN HOUSE — Ocean Aviation, Ocean City Municipal Airport, 12724 Airport Road in West Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Cessna aircraft will be on display. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about flight training, aircraft maintenance and careers in aviation. There will be food and drinks.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
FITNESS IN THE PARK — Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin, 1-3 p.m. Featuring the unveiling of the new Parcourse Fitness Stations, many local health and fitness related organizations and demonstrations of the stations. Info: Mary Bohlen, 410-641-4314 or mbohlen@berlinmd. gov.
CRUISIN' OCEAN CITY — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway and Ocean City's inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, Boardwalk parade and vendors. One-day passes costs $10 for adults, children ages 13 and younger admitted free with an adult. Info: 410-798-6304, www.cruisinoceancity.com or infoevent@aol.com.
12th ANNUAL ALZHEIMER'S GALA — Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 3-8 p.m. The "Las Vegas" event includes games, dinner, entertainment, dancing and mega basket prizes. The event is black tie optional. Cost is $40. Purchase tickets from any Star Charities volunteer or call 410-213-8770 or 410-641- 7667. Donations, table sponsors needed. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer Respite Care Program of the Lower Eastern Shore.
COMMUNITIES RESPONDING TO OVERCOME POVERTY WALK FOR HUNGER — Ocean City Boardwalk, 1-3:30 p.m. Registration from noon to 1 p.m. St. Paul's by-the-Sea, Dewees Hall, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., in Ocean City. The CROP Hunger walk will proceed a mile and a half down the Boardwalk, and then return to the church, where there will be an ice cream party. All walkers should take a jar of peanut butter to be given to local food pantries. All faiths, cultures and ages welcome. Info: John Falcone, 410-208-2883; Ray Jackson, 410-251-5800; Jason Cole, 443-234-6510; Patricia Mulcahy, 410-208-3864; OCCropwalk@verizon.net; or http://mysite.verizon.net/occropwalk.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST — Berlin Lions Club, Route 113, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, homefries, world famous Berlin Lions club sausage, cof- See OUT&ABOUT on Page 12B fee, juice, fruit and cereal. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and children 5 and younger eat free. Tickets: Dennis Parker, 443-880-8682 or at the door.
BERLIN PARKS COMMISSION — Stephen Decatur Park, Berlin, 1-4 p.m. Celebration in the park. Come see the new walking trail. Many exhibitors and giveaways. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
'OUTDOOR SURVIVAL' PROGRAM — Pocomoke River State Park, 34612 Worcester Highway in Snow Hill, 1 p.m. Join a naturalist to find out simple solutions to survival in the wilderness. Cost is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four. Reservations: 410-632-2566, Ext. 106.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB GAME DAY — White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, 2 p.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
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.
MONDAY, MAY 18
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY — OC Life- Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk at the inlet, will offer free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Sandy Hurley, 410-289-4991, Sandy@ocmuseum. org or www.ocmuseum.org.
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., in Snow Hill, 1-4 p.m. Offering free admission to celebrate museums around the world. Info: Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515 or www.purnellmuseum. com.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB MONTHLY MEETING — The Woodlands of Ocean Pines, 1135 Ocean Parkway, 2:15 p.m. Lunch before at 1 p.m. To attend, call 410-208-1780. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Council Home, 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church in Ocean City. New members welcome. Info: 410-250-2271.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 5:30-7 p.m. Open to all women of all ages. Dr. Jon Andes, superintendent of Worcester County Schools, will discuss the importance of the McGuffey summer literacy program, the Women of Tomorrow Awards and opportunities for WCCW to support women in the workplace. Info: Linda C. Skidmore, 410-632-4950.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 OCEAN CITY/ASSATEAGUE DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 7-9 p.m. Light refreshments and socializing at 6:30 p.m. Delegates Norm Conway and Jim Mathias will report on the recently completed 2009 session of the Maryland General Assembly and discuss other current issues. All are welcome.
MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB TO PLAY CROQUET — Ocean Pines Veterans Park in the South Gate, 2 p.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.
RETIRED NURSES OF OCEAN PINES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30 p.m. Debbie Collins of Prudential Insurance will discuss long-term care insurance. There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit the nurse scholarship program. All retired nurses welcome.
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.
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN MONTHLY SURVIVOR MEETING — Ace Business Center, Unit 4 on Old Ocean City Boulevard, 6:30 p.m. Karen Relay, reflexologist, will discuss the importance of foot care and demonstrate ways to make tired tootsies feel better.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
PINE'EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 9:45 a.m. The project will be a cup and saucer night light for the cost of $5. Cost is $2 for those participants who supply their own cup and saucer. Take Krazy Glue. The club welcomes all residents of Ocean Pines, and sponsors the Pine'eer Craft and Gift Shop, located in White Horse Park. Info: 410-208-2944.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the public is invited. Refreshments are available. Info: 410-289-3166.
OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB GENERAL MEMBER MEETING — Ocean Pines Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 7 p.m. Speaker is Charles Paparella, writer, photographer and reporter for "Travels with Charlie."
BIKE RIDE — Sponsored by Ocean Pines Boat Club. Participants will meet at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club parking lot, 1 Mumford's Landing Road, at 8 a.m. and ride on the Junction & Breakwater bike trail that runs from Rehoboth and Lewes. Maps, directions and other info will be provided before departure at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at the Big Fish Grill, Route 1 in Rehoboth, Del. Register by May 19 by calling Dick Hannah at 410-208-2955. Bikers do not have to be a boat club member to participate.
ONGOING EVENTS
'HAPPY TRAILS … THE WEST OF THE STORY' VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Salem United Methodist Church, 29 West Church Street in Selbyville, Del., June 22-26, 8:45-11:30 a.m. All cowpokes who have completed grades K through 6th are welcome.
