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ZUMBATHON RAISES $1,670 FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY The Ocean City Health & Raquet Club held its first-ever "Zumbathon" on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the 61st Street gym. The event, one of several Pink Ribbon Classic events held in September and October, raised $1,670 for the American Cancer Society. FRIDAY, OCT. 23
COASTAL STYLE LUXURY LIVING SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 5 p.m. Event highlights products and services of the region's most prestigious businesses. Admission. Info: 410-213- 9491 and www.CoastalStyleMag.com.
FRIGHTENING FAMILY FUN — Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., in Pocomoke City, 5-7 p.m. Children, along with a parent, can "Trick or Treat," make a Halloween mask and treat bag, listen to a Halloween story and walk through a kid-friendly haunted house. For all ages. Cost is $5 per child (includes accompanying adults). Info: 410-957-9933, www.delmarvadiscoverycenter. org or events@delmarvadiscoverycenter. org.
A DELMARVA HAUNTING — Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St. in Pocomoke City, 8-11 p.m. Take a terrifying trip through the haunted side of the Delmarva Discovery Center filled with ghosts, ghouls, and legends of the Delmarva Peninsula. For ages 14 and older. Cost is $5 for first walkthrough and $1 for each walkthrough after that in the same night. Info: 410-957-9933, www.delmarvadiscoverycenter. org or events@delmarvadiscoverycenter. org.
CROSSFIT CRUSADERS WALK FOR CAUSE PHOTO COURTESY KAREN CLAYLAND Members of the local CrossFit Crusaders team, from left, Holly Stevenson-Duvall, Kristen Edmunds, Ann Hastings, Susan Hoban, Lori Crisanti, Sharon Rayne (two-time breast cancer survivor), Linda Perlozzo, Shelly Bruder, Karen Clayland, Pam Adkins, Jill Zia-Shakeri and Kelley Rakow, participated in the Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk, held Oct. 9-11, in Washington, D.C. The 60-mile walk raised funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. The local women raised more than $33,000. (Missing from photo is Shelia Quillen) FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 5-7 p.m. Menu includes original recipe Kentucky Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert, coffee and iced tea. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. All proceeds benefit Volunteers In Missions, who will travel to Texas in January to aid hurricane Ike victims.
BARBECUE BENEFITS BREAST CANCER ORG. OCEAN CITY TODAY/MELISSA SYLVESTER Debi and Jerry Sinnott, owners of J/R's on 131st Street, left, and staff members, from left, Latara Stephens, Chris Pavloski and Jennifer Jacobs, welcome visitors Saturday, when the restaurant sponsored a fundraiser for Women Supporting Women. SATURDAY, OCT. 24 YARD SALE — Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host a yard sale at 15th St. firehouse, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Food and beverages available. Cost to rent a table is $10. Info: Jessica Cropper, 410- 251-7224.
COASTAL STYLE LUXURY LIVING SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Event highlights products and services of the region's most prestigious businesses. Admission. Info: 410- 213-9491 and www.CoastalStyleMag.com. PINE'EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features items handcrafted by members of the Pine'eer Craft Club.
PLAY IT SAFE FUNDRAISER OCEAN CITY TODAY/CHRISTINE CULLEN Guests at the Play It Safe program's annual Italian feast fundraiser, held Oct. 12 at Hall's Restaurant, look over silent auction items. Proceeds from the event will benefit the townsponsored program, which makes free, drug- and alcohol-free activities available for new high school graduates each June. SEAFOOD NIGHT — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke's Church), 5-7 p.m. Featuring platters with fries, etc., and cash bar. Info: 410-524-7994.
CIVIL WAR RECOGNITION — Taylor House Museum lawn, 208 N. Main St., in Berlin, 2 p.m. The "Sons of Union Veterans Civil War" will honor the service of Isaiah Fassett of Berlin. The presenters will be in Civil War uniforms, and there will be a rifle salute by reenacters who will pose for pictures. The event is free. Info: 410-641-7327. The group is looking for individuals interested in forming a new camp in the Berlin area. Membership is open to any man 14 or older who can prove ancestry connection to a Union Veteran of the Civil War, or anyone with an interest in the Civil War can become an associate member.
Members of Stephen Decatur High School's SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club volunteer during the annual Italian feast fundraiser. FRIGHTENING FAMILY FUN — Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., in Pocomoke City, 5-7 p.m. Children, along with a parent, can "Trick or Treat," make a Halloween mask and treat bag, listen to a Halloween story and walk through a kid-friendly haunted house. For all ages. Cost is $5 per child (includes accompanying adults). Info: 410-957-9933, www.del- marvadiscoverycenter.org or events@delmarvadiscoverycenter. org.
A DELMARVA HAUNTING — Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St. in Pocomoke City, 8-11 p.m. Take a terrifying trip through the haunted side of the Delmarva Discovery Center filled with ghosts, ghouls, and legends of the Delmarva Peninsula. For ages 14 and older. Cost is $5 for first walkthrough and $1 for each walkthrough after that in the same night. Info: 410-957-9933, www.delmarvadiscoverycenter. org or events@delmarvadiscoverycenter. org.
TALL TALES Fifth graders at Berlin Intermediate recently completed a Tall Tale genre study in Reading Language Arts class. Students read tales about Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyon, Sally Ann Whirlwind and a variety of other characters. To finish up the unit, they got to dress up as their favorite tall tale character. Pictured are Megan Corcoran as Johnny Appleseed, Becca Cooper as Pippi Longstockings, Savanna Hastings as Slew Foot Sue, Rodney Murray as Babe the Blue Ox and Victoria Moreau as Johnny Appleseed. SHOWELL ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL — Showell Elementary School, 11318 Showell School Road, near Ocean Pines, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Featuring games, food, moon bounce, cake walk, fire truck rides, face painting, hay rides and baked goods.
RED HAT CARPET EVENT — Carousel, 118th Street and oceanfront, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Red Hat Society members can shop for Red Hat merchandise among eight local Red Hat vendors. Admission is free. Info: www.redhatladyboutique. com.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER JUDY BOGGS' TOWN MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Guest speakers: Brenda Dingwall, a NASA engineer and coordinator of the Step Up Program; Ira (Buck) Shockley, Warden of the Worcester County Jail; and Kathleen Momme, executive director of United Way. Boggs will also discuss slots at Ocean Downs and health issues, among others. All are welcome to attend and participate. In0 f0o: 410-641-6158.
FAMILY EVENT AND BARBECUE — Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center, a 500-acre farm in Eden, Md., 3-6 p.m. Activities include kids' scavenger hunt, fishing, old-time music with Charlie Stegman and Annie Williams, silent auction and barbecue. Tickets cost $15 and free to children 5 and younger. Proceeds benefit the Lower Shore Land Trust. RSVP: 410- 641-4467.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT, LES MILLS PROGRAM LAUNCH/CYCLING EVENT World Gym, 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., in Salisbury, 7:30 a.m. Featuring the latest Les Mills and cycling classes throughout the morning. Classes will be team taught. There will be numerous vendors, including nutritionist, massage therapist, Chiropractor, organic salon, cosmetics and The Wellness Community; door prizes from community businesses; and breast cancer information. Minimum donation of $25. There will be a prize for the top fundraiser, minimum of $50 to enter. Proceeds benefit Women Supporting Women and The Tyanna Foundation. Info: 410-677-4777.
6TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF THE PARTY BREAKFAST 'FLAPJACKS WITH THE DEMOCRATS' Berlin Lions Club on South Main Street in Berlin. The SOPB provides an opportunity for incumbents to visit with the people they serve and talk about the state of the county, state and country. No formal speeches. Cost is $10. Reservation form: www.worcestercountydems. org. or 410-250-4941. Reservations: Lanny Hickman, 410-250-4941.
SUNDAY, OCT. 25
MINI GOLF FUNDRAISER — Play for $5. Embers Island Golf. All Day. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Rain date Nov. 1. Proceeds benefit Temple Bat Yam.
COASTAL STYLE LUXURY LIVING SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 5 p.m. Event highlights prod- Continued on Page 18B ucts and services of the region's most prestigious businesses. Admission. Info: 410-213- 9491 and www.CoastalStyleMag.com.
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.
DEM. WOMEN'S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY ANNUAL MILITARY BRIDGE — Ocean Pines Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, 1:30 p.m. Guests do not have to know how to play bridge. Dessert buffet, coffee, tea, cold drinks and snacks. Everyone who attends will receive a prize. Cost is $25. Reservations are a must. Info: 410-250-4941 or 410-208-1272.
HARVEST DINNER AND RIVER CRUISE — Dinner held at the Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., in Pocomoke City, at 5 p.m. followed by a cruise down the Pocomoke River. Take binoculars to view migrating birds and other animals. Tickets cost $50 per person, $95 per couple and $45 per member of the DDC. Reservations: 410-957-9933 or events@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org.
HALLOWEEN PAWRADE AND PARTY — Paws & Claws, etc., 11934 Ocean Gateway, Suite 2 in West Ocean City, noon. Pets and owners invited to dress up. Prizes awarded along with special events. Featuring two major pet food company representatives (Verus and Natura), the Red Cross Pet First Aid, the Salisbury Kennel Club, the Worcester County Humane Society, local groomer, Dock Dogs, and the Smith Island Cake company. Information and treats available. Info: 410-213-7490.
AFTERNOON OF INDULGENCE — Sponsored by the Sussex County Women's Council of Realtors and held at the Bayside Community in Selbyville, in the Bornquist Model, 2-5 p.m. Featuring shopping, prizes, and surprises, with a variety of vendors displaying gift giving ideas for the upcoming holidays. Complimentary refreshments. Cost is $20. Proceeds benefit the groups chapter and their charities. Advance tickets: Marie Cahill, 302-245-6946.
MONDAY, OCT. 26
INFLUENZA VACCINATION — Department of Social Services, Commerce Street in Snow Hill, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester County residents aged 6 months and older can obtain seasonal flu vaccine. The fee for injectable influenza vaccine is $15 and pneumococcal vaccine is $25. No one will be denied service due to inability to pay. Medicare and Social Security cards must be presented for Medicare to be billed. Information about H1N1 vaccine will be made available at a later date. Info: 410-957-2005.
PEER TO PEER: NAMI LOWER EASTERN SHORE — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 6:45-9 p.m. NAMI's Peer to Peer is a nine-week course that provides a full approach to recovery for people with mental illness who are interested in achieving and maintaining wellness. Info: Ann, 410-208-3328 or Connie, 732-309-5514.
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.
YOGA — Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5-6:15 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.
PARISH AT THE BEACH GOLF OPEN — Sponsored by St. Luke Catholic Parish and held at Bayside Resort Golf Club, Fenwick Island, Del. Registration/breakfast at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Includes pastries and coffee, goodie bag, range balls, 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch banquet. Cost is $200 gold sponsor, $100 hole sponsor, $100 player participant and $50 youth player (18 years and younger). For registration form or to sponsor a hole: 410- 250-0300. JEWELS FOR JESUS — Premier Jewelry Show. Fundraiser for youth mission trip to Appalachia. Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 7 p.m. Catalog available for ordering. Info: 410-430-0284.
JULIA A. PURNELL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., in Snow Hill, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and birthday cake. Info: Claire Otterbein, 410- 632-0515 or www.purnellmuseum.com.
REIKI — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 6-8:30 p.m. A relaxed, informal way to be introduced to Reiki, or to deepen one's connection to Reiki energy. All are welcome. No experience is needed. Cost is $20. Register in advance: Diane Armstrong, 410- 251-7701 Info: www.ReikiVibe.com. YOGA — Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5:30--6:45 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.
'COLOR MY WORLD' AUTUMN STORY TIME Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-5 years, welcome to enjoy fun stories and crafts. Theme is "Pirates and Parrots." Come dressed as a pirate. Info: 410-641-0650 or www.worcesterlibrary. org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
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.
29TH ANNUAL WORCESTER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY BENEFIT DINNER — BJ's on the Water, 75th Street and bay in Ocean City, 5-9 p.m. Appetizers served at 6 p.m., dinner buffet at 7 p.m., and dance band from 5-9 p.m. Cost is $48. Inquiries: 443- 235-9655.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN AND STEAMED SHRIMP FUNDRAISER — Waterman's Seafood Restaurant, 12505 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, 5-9 p.m. Menu includes fried chicken, steamed shrimp, fries, coleslaw, applesauce, soda and iced tea. Cost is $16. Proceeds benefit Mid-Atlantic Shockers 13U white baseball. Carryouts available. Info: 410-603-0294.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29
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. TRICK OR TREAT — Berlin Nursing & Rehab Center, 5 p.m. Ages 0-12 years. Bring children dressed in costume. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 410-641-4400.
WORCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB — Meets the last Thursday of each month in the Ocean Pines Community Center, 7 p.m. Info: 410-208-3232.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30
MOVIE AT OCEAN CITY LIBRARY — 100th Street branch, 6:30 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks. Info: 410-524-1818.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY — Ocean City library, 100th Street, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, parade and refreshments. For adults. Info: 410-524-1818.
OFFICIAL TRICK OR TREATING AT THE WHITE MARLIN MALL — 22nd annual tradition in West Ocean City. 4-6 p.m. Children must be in costume to get candy.
ONGOING EVENTS
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS — Meets the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at Knights of Columbus Hall beginning at 10 a.m. Membership is limited to practicing Roman Catholic women, Irish by birth or descent, or the wife or mother of a Hiberian. For more info call 410-250-2271.
WORCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB — Meets the last Thursday of each month in the Ocean Pines Community Center, 7 p.m. Except the November meeting which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19. There will be no December meeting. Info: 410-208-3232.
OCEAN CITY LIBRARY EVENTS — All programs are free. Info: 410-524-1818. n Yoga for Homeschoolers and their parents. Every Wednesday, 1 p.m. n Story Time for preschool children. Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
DELMARVA DISCOVERY CENTER SEEKING VOLUNTEERS — The Delmarva Discovery Center on the Pocomoke River is seeking volunteers, ages 18 and older. Can you lead a tour, serve on a committee, work in the museum store or just lend a hand around the center? Contact the Delmarva Discovery Center at 410-957-9933 or jroynon@delmarvadiscoverycenter. org.
RAFFLE OF FRANK FRANCESE PAINTING — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., is holding a raffle of a dramatic storm scene 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 during the annual starving artist dinner on Nov. 6. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Visit www.ffrancese.com.
DELMARVA NEEDLE ART SHOW AND COMPETITION — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., in Snow Hill, now through Oct. 31. Popular exhibit of regional needle art including quilts, embroidery and more. 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.
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.
FALL YOUTH PROGRAMS — Sponsored by the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department. n After School Zone: Monday through Friday, through June 15, 2010, 3-5:30 p.m. Cost is $80 per month. Transportation provided from Snow Hill Elementary School and Snow Hill Middle School to the WCRC. Activities include basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, baseball and more. Cooperative games, arts and crafts and other activities offered as well. n After-School Cheerleading, Jr.: Thursdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 17, 4-5:30 p.m. Introduces skills and fundamentals. Cost is $20 ($15 for second child). For youth in grades K-3. Financial aid available. Info: 410-632-2144 or www.co.worcester.md.us/recreation/rec.
2ND ANNUAL WOMEN'S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES SUPER SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE — Get raffle tickets for $20 each by calling Joan Gentile, 410-641-6218. There will be monthly drawings for a $50 cash prize and a $25 gas card. The final drawing in August 2010 will be for $500 cash and a $50 gas card. All tickets will be eligible for monthly and final drawings.
BUS TRIPS ALONG EAST COAST — Sponsored by the Worcester County Recreation and Parks n Oct. 24: New York City. Spend six hours exploring New York City on your own. Cost is $60. n Nov. 14: American Girl Place. Take your favorite doll to dinner at the American Girl Cafe. Also, shop in rooms filled with beautiful dolls, books, accessories and outfits for both girls and dolls at the American Girl Shop. Cost is $90 per person. n Dec. 5: New York City. Spend the day on your own in New York City during the holiday season. Cost is $60. n Dec. 10: New York City. Catch the famous Radio City Rockettes. Cost is $110 and includes transportation and a ticket to the show. Afterward, there will be time to see the city. n Dec. 13-14: Spend a night and a day in New York City. Cost is $630 and includes motorcoach transportation, a ticket to "Chicago" and a ticket to George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet, breakfast and overnight accommodations at the Novotel Hotel. n Dec. 16: Day trip to New York City. Explore New York on your own at a cost of $60 for motorcoach transportation or see the Radio City Rockettes perform for $110 for transportation and a ticket to the show. Register: Chris Adkins, 410-632-2144.
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.
