RAZZLE DAZZLE DAZZLE
Opening ceremony for 17th installment set for Thursday
O cean City Mayor Rick Meehan and Ocean City Elementary School's "OC Stars" will be joined by hundreds of visitors at Northside Park at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, for the lighting of the Winterfest of Lights displays. The opening ceremony for the 17th annual celebration on Thursday will begin with the "OC Stars" performing holiday songs at the 127th Street park. Full Story
Worcester's only indoor ice skating rink open nightly
(Nov. 13, 2009) Lace up a pair of ice skates and slide into the winter season at the Carousel Resort Hotel's indoor ice rink. After riding the train through Winterfest of Lights on 127th Street, where more than 100 illuminated holiday displays are scattered throughout Northside Park, head to the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street and take a twirl on the indoor ice rink. Full Story
Tickets on sale for Winterfest Gala
(Nov. 13, 2009) Organizers of last year's Winterfest Gala received loads of positive feedback regarding the annual event's new venue, the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street. Full Story
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Pines boat club elects new officers The Ocean Pines Boat Club has announced its 2010 officers. The announcement was made Nov. 8, during the club's Change of Watch Dinner Dance. They are Commodore Bob Abele, Vice Commodore Sharon Connelly, Rear Commodore Martin Baer, Fleet Capt. Tim Mullin, Treasurer Fred Heinlen and Secretary Dave Lloyd. Full Story
Free H1N1 vaccine clinics in northern Worcester planned
(Nov. 13, 2009) Atlantic General Hospital, in collaboration with the Worcester County Health Department, will sponsor a series of free community H1N1 vaccine clinics in northern Worcester County beginning Thursday, Nov. 19. The flu clinic, which is for adults and children ages 6 months and older in identified priority risk groups, will be held at the Roland E. Full Story
So much going on this winter, easy to lose track
Holiday luncheons, free bingo among activities
(Nov. 13, 2009) What goes around comes around. Ya' just knew it was gonna' happen. Streetcars are being rejuvenated and put back on track all over the country. On any given day I forget where I left my pocketbook or glasses, and at times my luv, but the memories of happenings of the golden days, via streetcars, are forever. Full Story
It's hard to plant roots in OC sand
Follow 'Jane' as she takes on many of life's challenges
(Nov. 13, 2009) Ever watch the opening credits to "The Simple Life" starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, where the two girls, displaced in a setting that lacks high-end material items and the finer things in life, look around them and exclaim, "Where are we? Full Story
Science a 'blast' for local middle school students
Decatur astronomy unit concludes with visit from NASA, rocket launch
(Nov. 13, 2009) Science class was a blast for 160 seventh graders at Stephen Decatur Middle School last Friday, when they got to check out a real NASA rocket and watch scientists shoot three model rockets into the sky. The visit by NASA representatives from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia was the culmination of the seventh-grade science unit on astronomy. Full Story
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A longsought workplace change could be happening soon. Consider reworking your ideas and preparing a presentation just in case. A personal relationship takes a new turn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your persuasiveness doesn't really start to kick in until midweek. Full Story
Holiday collection for soldiers under way in Worcester
(Nov. 13, 2009) Collection boxes have been placed at various locations throughout the county for holiday donations for United States soldiers serving overseas. Black containers are at the Ocean Pines, Berlin and Ocean City libraries, American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City and UFW Post 123 in Berlin. Full Story
OC group offers discount on 'Reflections' tree
(Nov. 13, 2009) For a limited time only, the Ocean City Beautification Committee is presenting a special offer to contribute to the committee's Reflections of Life project. Full Story
Seasonal flu vaccine available for some residents
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Worcester County Health Department has received a small number of doses of the seasonal flu vaccine and will offer a vaccination clinic to Worcester County residents on Friday, Nov. 13, in Snow Hill. Full Story
BOOK DISCUSSION
Dr. Jon Andes visited the third grade classroom of Mrs. Carolyn Mitrecic at Ocean City Elementary School. Students were in Literature Circle groups reading and discussing different books during the Enrichment period. Dr. Andes joined Tara Fischer, Jack Remmell, and Remy Trader as they were reading one of his favorite children's chapter books, The Boxcar Children: The Mystery of the Empty Safe. Full Story
Shrine Club helps children with its free clinics
(Nov. 13, 2009) Boumi Temple and the Eastern Shore Shrine Club will sponsor a free evaluation clinic for children with handicaps and those with orthopedic or burn-related problems on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Full Story
HOLIDAY BAZAAR APPROACHES
The Atlantic United Methodist Church holiday bazaar and luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth Street and Baltimore Avenue. Pictured with wreaths and other items available for sale are, from left, Fran Robinson, Verla Hammond and Charlotte Meyers. During the event, there will also be a silent auction, Christmas shop, White Elephant sale, Decorator's Corner and baked goods. Full Story
Grow Berlin Green will hold community cleanup and lunch
(Nov. 13, 2009) Grow Berlin Green, the campaign to promote conservation and environmental protection in Berlin, will hold a community cleanup event on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. Residents should meet in the pavilion at Stephen Decatur Park and form teams of volunteers to pick up trash in neighborhoods and remove invasive plants from the park. Full Story
WINNER
Doug Gordon of Long Island, NY was the winner of the Elks Motorcycle Raffle this year. Gordon is an Elk and a veteran who is a rider but did not own a bike. He was thrilled to have his own Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. Full Story
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