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PERFORMERS DONATE TO CHILDREN'S CHARITY Pat Schrawder, left, Lee Baker, second from right, and Diane Baker, members of The Versakats, a local performance group, present a check to Wayne Littleton of the Believe in Tomorrow Children's House by the Sea. The donation represents money raised during the group's latest musical comedy, "Sea Cruise." Cast members place the name of a charity they would like to benefit from the group's performance, and a recipient is drawn on the final night of the show. FRIDAY, JULY 17

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, through Aug. 14. Featuring the movie, "Dr. Dolittle 3," on a new 16-foot projector. Take a chair or blanket. Activities, such as arts and crafts and games, are held the first hour, with the movie starting at approximately 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.

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), 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 $25 per day. Info: 302-436- 3015 or www.FreemanStage.org.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB WALK — White Horse Park in North Ocean Pines, 9:30 a.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB DINNER — Greenwood Farms in Bishopville, 6 p.m. Carpool at 5:30 p.m. To attend, call 410-208-1857. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

'OLIVER' 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). Clear Space Productions presents "Oliver" 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 bring blankets and/or lawn chairs, cameras and/or camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). The 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.

OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET — Located in the parking lot behind St. Luke's Church and in front of the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, 8 a.m. to noon. Spaces are available for $15 with your own table. Table reservations: 410-250-0300.

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

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, JULY 18

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 Jim Kidsinger at 10 a.m. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs, cameras and/or camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). The 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.

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.

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT — Atlantic United Methodist Church lawn, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 6 p.m. Featuring the rejuvenating rhythms of the "Waves of Worship" praise team. Take a chair or blanket. Info: 410-289-7430.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB MOVIE NIGHT — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:30 p.m. Meet there. To attend, call 410-208-1780. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

3RD ANNUAL "CARDINALS AT THE BEACH" SOCIAL — Seacrets, Sand Bar on the beach, 117 49th St., in Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Cover charge after 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Calvert Hall Alumni Association. Open to alumni, family and friends. T-shirts to the first 50. A group photo scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

5TH ANNUAL PINK RIBBON NIGHT AT THE RACES — Ocean Downs Racetrack, routes 50 and 589 in Berlin. Sponsored by Women Supporting Women. Tickets cost $25 and include dinner, program and racing event. Dinner at 6 p.m. Wear pink to show support. Tickets: 410-641-2849 or 410-641-7446.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

SUNDAES, FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK Northside Park, 127th Street and the bay, Sundays, through Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m. This week features Rising Sun Reggae. Children's entertainment provided by Uncle Pete with Kids. Make your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800-626-2326.

STARPOWER NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, July 19-24, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. World competition for all dancers who qualified at regionals held across the United States. Info: www.starpowertalent.com.

GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthew's By-The- Sea UMC, Coastal Highway and Dagsboro Street in Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring "Revived." 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 — 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.

OC CRUZERS W/FRANK CURRERI (FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE) — Somerset Plaza, located along Somerset Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Info: Ocean City Development Corporation, 410-289-7739.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB GAME DAY — White Horse Park in North Ocean Pines, 2 p.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower. ORTHODOX CELEBRATE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL — St. Andrew Orthodox Mission, Henlopen Grange, 1528 Savannah Road in Lewes, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Info: 645-5791.

MONDAY, JULY 20

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, through Aug. 14. Featuring the movie, "IGOR," on a new 16-foot projector. Take a chair or blanket. Activities, such as arts and crafts and games, are held the first hour, with the movie starting 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.

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.

'FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPR' COURSE — Ocean Pines Fire Department's south station, 6- 9 p.m. Three-hour course designed to teach rescuers how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants, and how to help an adult, child or infant who is choking. This course is for those who do not need a course certificate card. Cost is $30 and includes all materials plus a CPR keychain mask kit. Info: Ocean Pines Recreation Department, 410-641-7717, Ext. 3050.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

FREE FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each Tuesday evening (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.

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.

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, Pocomoke, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, West Ocean City, Route 50, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 6:30-8 p.m. S.O.S. groups are for those who have lost a loved one as a result of death by suicide. Groups can include family members and friends. Info: 443-235-9493.

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.

COASTAL HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Snow Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 430 W. Market St., 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.

FREE CONCERT — Sunset Park, South Division Street, bayside, downtown Ocean City, 7:30-9 p.m. Featuring Off The Boat. Free and open to the public. Take chairs. Nonprofit partner is Delmarva Irish American Club. 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.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB LUNCH — The Woodlands of Ocean Pines, 1135 Ocean Parkway. 1 p.m. Monthy meeting following lunch. To attend, call 410-208-1780. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

FREE CONCERT ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at North Division Street, 8-9:30 p.m. Featuring Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Salt Water Cowboys. Take beach chairs and/or blankets. Info: www.ococean.com or 1-800- 626-2326.

3RD ANNUAL OCEAN CITY/ASSATEAGUE DEMOCRATIC CLUB SUMMER PICNIC — Fiesta Park, 141st Street and Fiesta Road (bayside) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips, drinks and desserts will be served, and drawings will be held for gift certificates and other valuable prizes. Cost is $5 in advance or $10 at the gate. Public is welcome. Reservations: Joe Ellis, 410-520-0626 or joerellis@comcast.net.

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.

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 Buck's Place, located southeast of Princess Anne near Wellington, but affectionately referred to as The Middle of Nowhere. Info: 410-629-1599 or www.hdoceancity.com.

SUMMER STORYTIME SESSION — Worcester Preparatory School's Guerrieri Library, 508 S. Main St., in Berlin, 10 a.m. Worcester's Middle School students and library staff will host the session for children of preschool and primarygrade age. Info: Dr. Merle Marsh, 410-641-3575. 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 23

FREE BONFIRES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at North Division Street, 9 p.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 27. This week features the Ocean City Department of Tourism's history and fun things to do. Take beach chairs and/or blankets. Info: www.ococean.com or 1- 800-626-2326.

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 Katari, Latin American Folk Music Traditions, at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs, cameras and/or camcorders and picnics (no glass or alcoholic beverages). The 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.

'ART EXPLORERS EXPLORE OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS' DEMO — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 10-11:30 a.m. Stasia Heubeck will give a lecture and demonstration on the basics of oil painting. Signup is $10 at the ALOC, 410-524-9433.

REIKI I TRAINING — Snow Hill, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. A one-day course that offers students an explanation of Reiki and its benefits. After completion, those attending will have the tools to develop a Reiki practice. Cost is $100. No previous experience necessary. Agenda and registration: www.ReikiVibe.com or Diane Armstrong, 410-251-7701.

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.

OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB RAFT-UP — Meet at the Yacht Club day marker 2 at 5 p.m. Those planning to attend should call Steve Rosen at 410-641-6915.

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.

MERRY WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB GAME NIGHT — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7 p.m. Meet there. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

NARFE MEETING — Jordan's Rooftop Restaurant in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Brian Garrett, director, Delmarva Discovery Center. All active and retired federal employees are welcome. A served lunch is optional but reservations must be made in advance. Reservations: Dan McGrath, 410- 641-5570 or McGrathsop@aol.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

GOT TALENT? — If you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have other creative abilities, then showcase that talent in Delmarva's Got Talent, to be held at the Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke, on Sept. 11, 12, 25, and 26, at 7 p.m. Open to all ages. Grand prize is $500. Deadline to enter is Sept. 1. Info: mar-vatheater. org or 410-957-4230. BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY — The bus will leave from White Horse Park at 5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, and arrive at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan around 11 a.m. Participants will then have three days and two nights to experience New York City on their own. Meet back at the hotel at noon on Tuesday for the return trip home. The bus will stop for dinner on the way back to Ocean Pines. Cost is $500 per person based on double occupancy. Fee includes hotel room and all taxes/tips associated with the room (sales tax, union fees, bag tipping fee, etc.) and transportation. For an additional $50 participants can purchase a pass for the Gray Line Tours - "All Loops Tour." Register: Ocean Pines Recreation Department, 239 Ocean Parkway in the North Gate. Credit Cards are accepted and payment plans are available. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3050.

CUDDLY KITTENS — Worcester County Humane Society Shelter, Route 611, has adorable kittens of every color ready for adoption. The kittens are healthy and have had shots. The shelter is open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed on Tuesday and Sunday. Info: 410-213-0146.

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET — Held on the corners of West and Main streets in Berlin, July through October on Fridays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring local farmers, fresh produce, seafood, bedding plants, herbs, eggs and flowers. "Ask a Master Gardener" will be on hand on Fridays. Have a sick plant, want your soil tested, ask the Master Gardener. There is no charge for this service. Info: Berlin Chamber of Commerce, 410-641-4775. WATER AEROBICS CLASS — Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation Department and held at the Mumford's Landing Pool, located near the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road. The 45-minute class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. starting July 21 and will run for six weeks. Cost is $60 for swim members, $70 for Ocean Pines residents and $80 for non-residents. Info: 410-641-7052, Ext. 3050.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS — Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department will offer free blood pressure checks for residents of Ocean Pines. Stop by the lobby of the Administrative Building between 10-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month through August. Info: Capt. Bill Bounds, 410-641-8272.

KIWANIS ANNOUNCES 2009 DUCK RACE ENTRIES ON SALE — Tickets cost $5 each or three for $10 to enter ducks in the race to be held at the Frontier Town pool on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. Duck Race Entry Tickets are available from any member or at any Kiwanis event, look for the duck. Participants do not have to be present to win. Proceeds to benefit the Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Fund. Tickets: Ron Graybill, 410-208-9208 or Ed Aurand, 410-208-0479.

RAFFLE OF FRANK FRANCESE PAINTING Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., is holding a raffle for a painting by nationally known artist Frank Francese. It is double matted and custom framed and is 28 inches by 36 inches. Tickets cost $5 each or $10 for three and can be purchased at the Art League. The drawing will be held Nov. 6. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Visit www.ffrancese.com.