OUT&ABOUT

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

OC BEACHFEST — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 4-10 p.m. and townwide. A celebration of the beach lifestyle featuring action sports, surfing, skateboarding, BMX, body boarding, sprint triathlon and vendors. Admission to the convention center costs $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+) and free for children 5 and younger. Weekend passes, good for all three days, cost $15. Details, schedule of events: www.oceancitybeachfest.com, 410-798-6304 or infoevent@aol.com.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 2-4 p.m. National Multiple Sclerosis Worcester County self help group for people living with MS seeking support, education and mutual aid. Info: Barb, 410-213-7735.

'XSTREAM GENERATION' OUTREACH — Hosted by Xstream Youth and Family Ministries and held on the beach at Talbot Street, 6-10 p.m. Youth worship, dance, skits, drama and testimonies. Info: 443-373- 9024.

FREE PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20). Featuring the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Open to the public. No glass or alcoholic beverages. Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performances. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB DINNER — Marina Deck Restaurant in Pennington Commons, Ocean Pines, 6:30 p.m. To attend, call 410-641-8044. 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, JUNE 20

OC BEACHFEST — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and townwide. A celebration of the beach lifestyle featuring action sports, surfing, skateboarding, BMX, body boarding, sprint triathlon and vendors. Admission to the convention center costs $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+) and free for children 5 and younger. Weekend passes, good for all three days, cost $15. Details, schedule of events: www.oceancitybeachfest. com, 410-798-6304 or infoevent@aol.com.

FREE PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20). Featuring the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Featuring Tall Tales by Gary Lloyd, storyteller, 10 a.m. Open to the public. No glass or alcoholic beverages. Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performances. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.

INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY PADDLEOUT Ocean City beach at 37th Street, noon. Surfrider activists will paddle out to raise awareness of water quality and the "state of the beach." Info: www.surfrider.org/oceancity. md or oceancitymd@surfrider.org.

ART'S ALIVE FINE ART SHOW — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Estimated 100 artist tents will be set up around the lagoon. Visitors can chat with artists, have lunch at the Artists' Café and listen to music. Free educational and artistic activities for children. All artwork is available for purchase. Info: 410-250-0125, 800-OCOCEAN and www.ococean.com.

TEACH A KID TO FISH DAY — Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. Ocean Pines South Gate pond, near the indoor pool, 9-11 a.m. Open to kids of all ages. Beverages and bait provided. Parents and grandparents are invited to assist/learn. Info: Walt Boge, 410- 208-2855.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB GAME NIGHT — Ocean Pines library, large conference room, 11107 Cathell Road, 7 p.m. To attend, call 410-208-1780. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

PINE'EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP SUMMER OPEN HOUSE — The Pine'eer Craft and Gift Shop, located in White Horse Park, (off Ocean Parkway) Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring handcrafted items created by members of the Pine'eer Craft Club.

USED BOOK SALE AND BAKE SALE — Ocean City Elks Lodge, parking lot, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

OC BEACHFEST — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and townwide. A celebration of the beach lifestyle featuring action sports, surfing, skateboarding, BMX, body boarding, sprint triathlon and vendors. Admission to the convention center costs $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+) and free for children 5 and younger. Weekend passes, good for all three days, cost $15. Details, schedule of events: www.oceancitybeachfest. com, 410-798-6304 or infoevent@aol.com.

ART'S ALIVE FINE ART SHOW — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estimated 100 artist tents will be set up around the lagoon. Visitors can chat with artists, have lunch at the Artists' Café and listen to music. Free educational and artistic activities fur children. All artwork is available for purchase. Info: 410-250-0125, 800-OCOCEAN and www.ococean.com.

GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthew's By-the- Sea UMC, Coastal Highway and Dagsboro Street in Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring "Merle and Friends." The concert is free; however, a love offering will be taken for the group. Info: John Williams, 302-436- 1562.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB BRUNCH — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road, noon. To attend, call 410-208-1857. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

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 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, JUNE 23

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.

DUDES AND DIVAS DANCING ON THE DOCKS — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road, 6:30 p.m., weather permitting. Led by Lois Ingram, country western line dancing instructor. Happy hour, 4-7 p.m. Bottled water available for purchase on the dock dancing area. Info: 410- 641-7717. STEAMED CRABS/SHRIMP — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke's Church) every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Additional seafood menu and cash bar available. Phone orders Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 410-524-7994.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF OCEAN CITY WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER RIDE — The ride will leave the dealership, located at 10716 Ocean Gateway in Berlin, at 6 p.m., and is open to all riders and all brands of motorcycles. Arrive 15 minutes early with a full tank of gas. Includes at least a 40- minute ride before stopping for dinner at Wright's Seafood Restaurant, Chincoteague. Info: 410-629-1599 or www.hdoceancity.com.

SUMMER SOLSTICE FASHION SHOW — Brandywine Assisted Living in Ocean View, Del., 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 and include appetizers, wine and beer, dinner and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the James G. and Nancy W. Barrett Nursing Scholarship Fund. Tickets: Beth Riley at 443-880-0511 or bethwhippleriley@ hotmail.com.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-641- 9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

FIRST STATE DETACHMENT MARINE CORPS LEAGUE — Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., in Ocean City at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Info: www.firststatemarines. org.

3RD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC — GlenRiddle Golf Course: War Admiral course, shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The tournament includes lunch, one round of golf with cart, beverage cart services, cocktail hour with food after golf, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Cost is $150 per person or $500 for a team, and is a tax-deductible donation to benefit Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. Different levels of sponsorships also available. Info: Jocelyn Snelsire, jocelynsnelsire@ mchsi.com.

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 DINNER — Barbely's, 8373 Patey Woods Road in Newark, Md., 5 p.m. Carpool at 4:30 p.m. To attend, call 410-208-1857. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

FREE PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20). Featuring the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Featuring local dance and choral showcase at 7 p.m. Open to the public. No glass or alcoholic beverages. Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performances. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.

DELMARVA DISCOVERY CENTER GRAND OPENING GALA — Delmarva Discovery Center on the Pocomoke River, 2 Market St. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Featuring Delmarva cuisine, music and a first-class museum. Tickets cost $20. All DDC members receive 10-percent discount. Tickets: 410-957-9933, www.delmarvadiscoverycenter. org or events@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org.

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.

BEACH SINGLES MEETING — Castaways, 105 64th St., in Ocean City, every Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Join the 45+ singles for socializing and an opportunity to get information on the Beach Singles groups monthly activities. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB TO PLAY CROQUET — Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines, 2 p.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

ONGOING EVENTS

FLEA MARKETS — Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City, every Saturday in June, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various vendors with household items, antiques, golf stuff and coins. Vendors' cost is $20 per table. Contact church office at 410-723-1973 for information, forms and contracts.

FREE PROGRAMS AT THE OCEAN CITY LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM — The museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk at the Inlet, is offering free programs each Monday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Topics vary daily and include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying and all about sharks. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.

FRIENDS OF OC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE — The group meets at the library, 10003 Coastal Highway, on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m. Friends support the library by volunteering, raising money and spending funds for the benefit of the library facilities and services, and speaking as advocates for the library. The group also helps the library to present programs and activities for children and teens. Membership dues cost $5 for individuals, $10 for families, $25 for patrons, $50 for businesses, clubs and associations and $200 for benefactors. To join: www.worcesterlibrary. org/about-friends.shtml.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ORIOLES VS. PHILLIES BUS TRIP — Group will depart from White Horse Park at 3 p.m. on June 20, and travel via air-conditioned luxury coach to Philadelphia. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Seats are located on the scoreboard porch in Section 245 in left field. Every ticket has a built-in $10 credit to all concession/merchandise stands. Cost is $75 for Ocean Pines residents, $80 for non-residents. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18. No alcohol or glass containers permitted on bus. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3050.