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FAMILY FUN DAY OCEAN CITY TODAY/NANCY POWELL Patrick and Lori Pugh and their twin daughters, Ginger Pearl, left, and Daisy Belle, right, of Ocean Pines, are ready to treat or treat in Ocean Pines on Saturday afternoon before going to Berlin for more festivities. FRIDAY, NOV. 6

OYSTERS, CLAMS AND WINGS TO GO — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 5 p.m. Featuring single fried oyster sandwiches, clam fritters, wings to go, combos, French fries, homemade soup and baked goods. Proceeds benefit the Bishopville Volunteer Building and Equipment Fund. Info: 410-352-5757 or fdemsbishopville@mchsi.com.

STARVING ARTIST SUPPER, HOLIDAY ART SHOW RECEPTION — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 4-7 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes homemade soups, chili, breads, desserts, wine and soft drinks. Event also celebrates Holiday Art Show, on display through Dec. 20. Artwork for sale. Info: 410-524-9433.

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. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524- 7994.

MALLARD PRIDE Worcester Prep cheerleaders show their school spirit during an Olympic event. They are, front row from left, Katie Marshall, Marybeth Fisher, Hannah Beauchamp, Mallory Richards, Jennifer Moore and Betsy Desmarais; and back row, Megan O'Donnell, Sydney Langeler, Brooke Spieker, Erin Royal and Sibel Tekman. RAFFLE OF FRANK FRANCESE PAINTING — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., is hosting 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 annual Starving Artist Supper on Nov. 6. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Visit www.ffrancese.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

SWING FOR YOUTH GOLF OPEN — Eagles Landing, 12367 Eagles Nest Road in West Ocean City. Four-player Florida scramble with best two balls out of four. Benefits OC Recreation Boosters. Info: 410-213-7277 or www.eagleslandinggolf.com.

LOCAL LEGIONARIES RECOGNIZED Five members of Synepuxent Post 166 were recently recognized by American Legion's national commander. This past summer, Commander Sarge Garlitz organized a motorcycle escort for Commander Clarence Hill from Dover, Del., to Ocean City, where he attended the 91th Convention of the Department of Maryland. Post 166's Chapter of the American Legion Riders provided this escort. On hand for the recent recognition at the American Legion are American Legion Riders, from left, First Vice Commander Bo Spicer, Past Commander Sarge Garlitz, Second Vice Commander John Granite and ALR Director Jimmy Kirkland (missing from photo is Dennis Smar). FALLFEST OF FINE ART & CHRISTMAS CRAFT EXPO — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juried show features fine art painters, sculptors and high craft artisans. Admission costs $5 for adults; $4 with AARP card and students 13-17 years; and free to children 12 and younger. Info: Donald A. Hastings, 410-524- 9177 or duckmandon@comcast.net.

ITALIAN MEAL BENEFIT — Sponsored by Ocean Pines Lions Club and held at Carrabba's Italian Grill in West Ocean City. Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Menu includes sirloin marsala, penne pomodora, caesar salad, rolls and a beverage. Tickets cost $15. All proceeds go to the club's scholarship fund. Advance ticket sales only by calling Jackie, 410- 641-4048 or Stephanie, 443-783-5350.

CASH BINGO — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road near Ocean Pines. Doors open at 6 p.m. with games beginning at 7 p.m. There will be food, raffles, 50/50 and instant bingo. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Info: 410- 208-1600. HARVEST BAZAAR — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring breakfast, lunch, crafts, quilts, fall vegetables, homemade soups, jelly, jam, relish, breads and baked goods and Christmas White Elephant sale.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — Pine'eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring unique handcrafted items for holiday home decor. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered.

BIRDS OF PREY PHOTO SHOOT — Pocomoke River State Park, Shad Landing area, 3461 Worcester Highway in Snow Hill, 1-3 p.m. Novice and experts welcome to photograph birds of prey in their natural setting. Close encounters with hawks, owls and vultures. Cost is $10 per photographer, no reservations necessary. Info; 410-632-2566 or www.dnr.maryland.gov.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, crafts, baked goods and raffles. All proceeds benefit residents. Tables cost $15. Donations accepted. Contact Sivan Eisen, 410- 641-4400.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR — St. Andrew Catholic Center, 144th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring framed art, crafts, jewelry, books, white elephant tables, crab soup, crab cake sandwich, barbecue sandwich, meatball sub, kielbasa and sauerkraut and bake table.

SUNDAY, NOV. 8

FALLFEST OF FINE ART & CHRISTMAS CRAFT EXPO — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Juried show features fine art painters, sculptors and high craft artisans. Admission costs $5 for adults; $4 with AARP card and students 13-17 years; and free to children 12 and younger. Info: Donald A. Hastings, 410-524- 9177 or duckmandon@comcast.net.

THE KING'S AMBASSADORS, INC. GAITHERSTYLE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., in Berlin, 10:30 a.m. Showing God's love through music. Followed by the annual chicken-dumpling-oyster dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Also featuring homemade bake sale, silent auction and new country store. Cost for dinner is $13; free to children 9 and younger.

OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB MEETING, CHANGE OF WATCH DINNER DANCE — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road. Cash bar at 6 p.m. and dinner served at 7 p.m. Music provided by Tommy Edwards. Black tie optional. Cost to members is $30, $35 for guests. Tables of eight available. Reservations: Bob Abele, 410-208-1294 by Nov. 3.

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.

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. With coffee and juice. Cost is $9 for adults, children ages 8 and younger eat for half price. Info: 410-524-7994.

FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL THE ANGELS — St. Andrew Orthodox Mission, The Henlopen Grange, 1528 Savannah Road, Lewes, Del. A day to acknowledge our guardian angels and the seven ranks of bodiless powers which serve the Almighty God. A Great Doxology will be sung prior to the Divine Liturgy, which begins at 9:30 a.m. All-English Liturgy. All are welcome. Info: 302-645-5791.

MONDAY, NOV. 9 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.

LONGABERGER BINGO CHINESE AUCTION — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke's Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets: 410-524-7994 or 302-436-7866. GEORGIA HOUSE BEEF, CHICKEN AND PASTA BUFFET — Millsboro Georgia House, 5-7 p.m. Tickets cost $16.99 for adults and $8.99 for children 4-12 years. Advance tickets required by calling 302-436-1066. Proceeds benefit Southern Delaware School of the Arts music department.

YOGA — James G. 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 time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB DINNER — Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., in West Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. To attend, call 410-208-1780. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

'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 "Pets on Parade. " Take favorite stuffed pet. Info: 410-641-0650 or www.worcesterlibrary.org.

YOGA — James G. 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 time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral. org.

DAUGHTER OF THE SEA FALL GOLF CLASSIC — Gary Player's River Run Golf Course, 11605 Masters Lane in Berlin. Shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Includes play, lunch, dinner and after party. Plus contests for putting, longest drive, etc. Win car and cash. Cost is $160 per player. Call for group rates: Larry Michnick, 410-726-2113 or 410- 641-4311. Donations also accepted.

THURSDAY, NOV. 12

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by Celiac Disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210.

AARP CHAPTER 1917 MEETING — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, 9:30 a.m. Tiffany Lundquist, acting state director for AARP in Maryland, will discuss intricacies of health care reform. Info: Nancy Howard, 410-524-1881. OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park, 10 a.m. Project is a fall and winter centerpiece arrangement. Take a vessel that will accommodate a half piece of oasis and some freshly cut small greens. Flowers are available at $7. To order flowers: Anita, 410-208-3992. There will also be a brief demonstration at the meeting of swag-making as a prelude to "Decorate the Pines."

ONGOING EVENTS

WPS SEEKS SILENT AUCTION ITEMS — Seeking donations such as sports equipment, sports memorabilia, art, jewelry, trips, gift certificates, large toys, electronics, home and garden items, boutique items and tickets to events for silent auction to benefit Worcester Preparatory School. Drop off directly to the Burbage Center or for pick up, contact Karen Tomasello at 410- 430-3227, kktoc@comcast.net or Susan Beauchamp at 410-641-3575, sbeauchamp@worcesterprep.org. Donation forms can be faxed to 410-641-3586.

HOLIDAY ART SHOW — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., in Ocean City, through Dec. 20. All items on display are available for sale to the general public. Info: 410-524-9433.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Sundays: 11:15 a.m., "The Grand Sweep," the Bible in 365. Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m., chapter study; 7 p.m., New Testament chapter study. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m., Study & Prayer. Info: 410-289-7430 or atlanticumc.org.

D.C. HAND DANCE CLUB OFFERS LESSONS Every Wednesday at the Blue Ox Bar & Grill, 12601 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Followed by hand dancing until 9:30 p.m. Info: 301-906-5962 or www.dchandanceclub.com.

FREE COMPUTER TRAINING — Coastal Sanctuary Church of Berlin, 10550 Friendship Road. Every Tuesday with two classes running from 4-5:30 p.m. and from 6-7:30 p.m. Training includes an introduction to Computer Basics, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, the Internet, Computer Graphics and Advanced Computer Graphics. All initial supplies provided. Students will also learn how to connect computer hardware, load computer software, use a digital camera, use a scanner, use a printer, refill ink cartridges, use a hot laminator, use a T-shirt press, use book binder, duplicate CDs and save data to various sources. Info: 410-208-1582.

OCEAN CITY'S WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — Nov. 19 through Jan. 2, 2010. Northside Park, 127th Street and the bay, offers rides on the Winterfest Express, featuring animated displays of the 12 Days of Christmas and other fairy tales. Admission costs $4 for those 10 and older, and free for those 9 and younger. Also, visit the Winterfest Village, browse Yukon Cornelius' Gift Shop or have a photo taken with Santa. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. The Ocean City inlet parking lot features the Tunnel of Lights and nautical holiday lights on the beach. The Avenue of Trees is on Baltimore Avenue, between 15th and 32nd streets. Info: 410-250-0125, 1-800-OC-OCEAN or http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Par ks/specialevents.html#win.

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.