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STUDENTS WELCOME PRINCIPAL KEMMERLING Elijah Purnell, Antonio Kokkinos, and Kenyatta Duncan, eighth-grade graduates of Seaside Christian Academy, pose with their new principal, Scott Kemmerling of Delmarva Christian High School. FRIDAY, JULY 3
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, June 29 through Aug. 14. Featuring the movie, "Bed Time Stories," on a new 16-foot projector. Take a chair or blanket. Activities, such as arts and crafts and games, are held the first hour, and the movie starts at approximately 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.
'AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'' PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (route 54 and 20). Olney Theatre presents "Ain't Misbehavin'" at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and can be purchased at the Freeman Stage. Children 12 years and under are admitted free. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to take blankets, lawn chairs, cameras, camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performance. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.
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.
ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-7 p.m. Featuring annual Beverly Bassford juried show with cash awards. Artist's choice. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS — Festivities begin at 8 p.m. with a free concert and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at two locations: n Northside Park, 127th Street and the bay, will feature Dr. K's Motown Review. n The beach at North Division Street will feature Rick K and the Allnighters. Take a chair or blanket. Parking is limited at both locations. It is recommended that attendees take the bus. Bus service costs $2 a day and runs 24 hours a day. The West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50 offers free parking and $1 shuttle service to downtown. Info: 410-250- 0125, 1-800-626-2326, www.ococean.com or http://town.oceancity.md.us/sep.html.
FREE PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (route 54 and 20). Featuring Dirty Sock Funtime Band at 10 a.m. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to take blankets, lawn chairs, cameras, camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performance. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.
PINE'EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine'eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop features handcrafted items created by members of the Pine'eer Craft Club.
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring barbecue chicken, crab cake platters, soups and baked goods. Table rental: 410-629-0926.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthew's by-the- Sea UMC, Coastal Highway and Dagsboro Street in Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring "Enlighten." The concert is free; however, a love offering will be taken for the group. Info: John Williams, 302-436-1562.
PINE'EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop features handcrafted items created by members of the Pine'eer Craft Club.
MONDAY, JULY 6
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, June 29 through Aug. 14. Featuring the movie, "Madagascar 2," on a new 16-foot projector. Take a chair or blanket. Activities, such as arts and crafts and games, are held the first hour, and the movie starts at approximately 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800- 626-2326.
ART AT THE BEACH — Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and held at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, July 6-8. Experienced artists will lead classes for children ages 9-12. Free and open to the public. Register: 410-524-9433.
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 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.naranon. org/maryland.htm.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
ART AT THE BEACH — Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and held at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, July 6-8. Experienced artists will lead classes for children ages 9-12. Free and open to the public. Register: 410-524-9433.
YOGA — James 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.
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.
FREE FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each Tuesday (June 30 through Aug. 11) features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war and relays. Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.
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, Clarksville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641- 9268.
FREE CONCERT — Sunset Park on South Division Street, bayside in downtown Ocean City, 7:30-9 p.m. Featuring Golden Touch. Free and open to the public. Take chairs. Non-profit partner is OC Cruzers. Info: Ocean City Development Corporation, 410-289-7739.
CAREGIVER'S SUPPORT GROUP MEEETING The Arbor at Ocean Pines, 11202 Racetrack Road, Suite 201, first Tuesday of each month, 10-11 a.m. Meeting is free and open to the public. Info: Marie Okronley or Dee Myers, 410- 208-3999.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
ART AT THE BEACH — Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and held at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, July 6-8. Experienced artists will lead classes for children ages 9-12. Free and open to the public. Register: 410-524-9433.
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 Hebron Volunteer Firemen's Carnival. Info: 410-629-1599 or www.hdoceancity.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.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
FREE BONFIRES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at North Division Street, 9 p.m., Thursdays, July 9 through Aug. 27. Featuring Ocean City Emergency Services representatives. Take beach chairs and/or blankets. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.
'12TH ANNUAL WESTERN NIGHT' FUNDRAISER — Ocean Downs Racetrack, routes 50 and 589 in Berlin, 4:30 p.m. Show at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dinner includes a chicken and fish buffet and assorted pies. Prizes for best dressed in western style. Cost is $25. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Sharon Marble at 410-208-3442 or Anna Foultz at 410-641-7667. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society.
FREE PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20). Featuring The Village Players present "Raggedy Anne and Andy" at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to take blankets, lawn chairs, cameras, camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performance. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.
COASTAL HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Offered at no cost and open to any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Register: 410-742-8732.
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 — Castaway's, 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.
CRAB CAKE DINNER — St. Andrew Catholic Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Dinner includes a crab cake, corn on the cob, macaroni salad and tomato. Cash bar and bake sale also available. Dine in or carryout. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Parish Office. Info: 410-250-0300.
PLANET TRIATHLON AND AIR-HOCKEY TOURNAMENT — Planet Maze, 3305 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 4-6 p.m. Contestants compete in laser tag, mini-golf and maze. The event is open to the first 12 contestants to apply. Children ages 9 and older welcome to apply by calling 410-524-4FUN (ask for manager), e-mailing sophia@planetmaze.com or by stopping by Planet Maze. Air-hockey tournament is for youths 15 years and younger. First-, second- and thirdplace winners awarded in the trithalon including a $100 cash prize for first place. A grand prize only will be awarded for air-hockey tournament (a free party at Planet Maze). Entry fee is $10. All entries must be in by July 8 at noon.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
OC TUNA TOURNAMENT — OC Fishing Center, off Route 50 in West Ocean City, July 10-12. East Coast's largest tuna tournament. Today's weigh-ins are from 4-7:30 p.m. Info: 800-322- 3065 or www.oceancitytunatournament.com.
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.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, June 29 through Aug. 14. Featuring the movie, "The Shaggy Dog," on a new 16-foot projector. Take a chair or blanket. Activities, such as arts and crafts and games, are held the first hour, and the movie starts at approximately 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Info: www.ococean.com.
FREE PERFORMANCE — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20). Featuring Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to take blankets, lawn chairs, cameras, camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performance. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
OC TUNA TOURNAMENT — OC Fishing Center, off Route 50 in West Ocean City, July 10-12. East Coast's largest tuna tournament. Today's weigh-ins are from 4-7:30 p.m. Info: 800-322- 3065 or www.oceancitytunatournament.com.
FREE PERFORMANCES — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20). Featuring "One Canvas, Many Artists: Let's Paint Together!" as well as Rehoboth Art League at 10 a.m., and Delaware Symphony Orchestra and Lucky Burns Flame Performance at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to take blankets, lawn chairs, cameras, camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). Concession stand opens 30 minutes prior to performance. Open during light rain. For schedule changes due to severe weather: 302-436- 3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.
CAPT. CRAIG SWIM — On the beach at Seventh Street in Ocean City, 6 p.m. Swim the Capt. Craig mile or Ginny Craig quarter mile. Registration begins at 5 p.m. There is a fee to register. All spectators are welcome. Info: www.ococean.com./ocbp.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City and held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 7-11 a.m. Pancakes served with sausages, fruit cocktail, orange juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12 and free for children younger than 5. Info: 410-208-6719.
YARD SALE — 508 139th St., corner of Fiesta in Ocean City's Caine Woods. There will also be bake sale. Info: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 410-250-2271.
PINE'EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine'eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop features handcrafted items created by members of the Pine'eer Craft Club.
4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY COOKOUT Sponsored by Coastal Sanctuary Church and held at Stephen Decatur Park, Route 113 and Tripoli Street in Berlin, noon to 5 p.m. There will be food, games, prizes and giveaways. Info: coastalsanctuary@aol.com, 410-208- 1582 or www.coastalsanctuarychurch.org.
DELMARVA DOCKDOGS GLENRIDDLE OPEN Presented by Centex at GlenRiddle marina, Blockade Lane. Continuous competition all day starting at 7 a.m. All healthy dogs, 6 months and older (no females in heat), welcome. Kids must be 7 years of age this year and able to control their dog to be a youth handler ($10). Online registration costs $20 per wave ($25 on-site limited registration). There will be four BigAir waves (8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.) and ExtremeVertical (6 p.m.) followed by finals, which offer ribbons and cash prizes in all divisions. Info: www.dockdogs.com or chesapeakewingus@ comcast.net.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
OC TUNA TOURNAMENT — OC Fishing Center, off Route 50 in West Ocean City, July 10-12. East Coast's largest tuna tournament. Today's weigh-ins are from 4-7 p.m. Info: 800-322- 3065 or www.oceancitytunatournament.com.
SIDEWALK ART SHOW AND SALE — Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and held on Somerset Street in Ocean City, 4-8 p.m. Artists will exhibit and sell their work. All artists are welcome to participate. Info: 410-524-9433.
SUNDAES AND FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK Northside Park, 127th Street and the bay, Sundays, July 12 through Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m. This week features Key West Band. Children's entertainment provided by Mike Rose Magic. Make ice cream sundae for a small fee. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.
GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthew's By-The- Sea UMC, Coastal Highway and Dagsboro Street in Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring Jerry Jones. The concert is free; however, a love offering will be taken for the artist. Info: John Williams, 302-436-1562.
PINE'EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine'eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop features handcrafted items created by members of the Pine'eer Craft Club.
'THE PINE RIDGE BOYS' GOSPEL CONCERT Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road in Berlin, 10 a.m. No tickets required, but a love offering will be taken. Info: 410-641-2578.
FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY WORSHIP — Coastal Sanctuary Church, 10550 Friendship Road in Berlin, 10 a.m. Info: coastalsanctuary@aol.com, 410-208-1582 or www.coastalsanctuarychurch. org.
MONDAY, JULY 13
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, June 29 through Aug. 14. Featuring the movie, "Surf's Up," on a new 16-foot projector. Take a chair or blanket. Activities, such as arts and crafts and games, are held the first hour, and the movie starts at approximately 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326. 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.
TUESDAY, JULY 14
FREE FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each Tuesday evening (June 30 through Aug. 11) features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contests, tugof war and relays. Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Info: www.ococean. com or 1-800-626-2326.
'PORTRAITURE IN CHARCOAL, PASTEL AND/OR OIL' WORKSHOP — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., in Ocean City, July 14-16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructor is Stasia Heubeck. Cost is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Register: 410-524-9433.
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 is from 4-7 p.m. and bottled water will be available for purchase on the dock dancing area. Info: 410-641-7717.
CAMP FOR KIDS! EXPLORATION EARTH — The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive in the Bayside community (routes 54 and 20), July 14-17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Kids Camp: Exploration Earth" with Salisbury University uses arts and crafts to demonstrate the beauty of nature. For children ages 6-12. Cost is $100 for all four days or $25 per day. Info: 302-436-3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.
YOGA — James 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.
FREE CONCERT — Sunset Park, South Division Street, bayside, downtown Ocean City, 7:30-9 p.m. Featuring The Diamond Heads. Free and open to the public. Take chairs. Nonprofit partner is Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Info: Ocean City Development Corporation, 410-289-7739.
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, JULY 15
FREE CONCERT ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at North Division Street, 8-9:30 p.m. Featuring Sir Rod, a Rod Stewart tribute. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.
FREE PERFORMANCE BY PINE STEPPERS The Arbor at Ocean Pines, 11202 Racetrack Road, Suite 201, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Dancers will demonstrate their favorite square dancing routines. Refreshments and snacks will be offered. RSVP: Marie Okronley or Dee Myers, 410-208-3999 or www.arboratoceanpines.com.
