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GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Members of the Eastern Shore Chapter of The Executive Women's Golf Association, from left, Bev Kressin, Angie Gillis, Betty Britton and Holly Taranto, welcome guests to the 13th Annual Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament, held Friday, Oct. 23, at Ocean City Golf Club. Held in memory of former EWGA member, Mary Kelley-Hall, who lost her battle against cancer this year, the tournament drew 130 players, 100 sponsors and countless volunteers. The event raised more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. FRIDAY, NOV. 13
WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP — Worcester County Arts Council's Education Center, 6 Jefferson St., in downtown Berlin, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Barbara Doyle Schmid will lead "People in simple landscapes." Cost is $30. Enroll: 410-641-0809, www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org. Supplies list provided upon registration.
YOUTH CONCERT — Rewired Café, Stevenson Church, 123 N. Main St., in Berlin, 7-9 p.m. Featuring Mason Summers Band. Admission costs $5. Drinks and snacks available. Info: www.masonsummers.com.
TOP OCTOBER STUDENTS Buckingham Elementary School recognized its October Students of the Month with a luncheon on Oct. 30. Top third-graders are, from left, Austin Bowden, Colby Figgs, Kasey Donaway and Ian Burak. Missing from photo is Kayleigh Woodward. 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.
GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT OF THE HOLLYDAY ART SHOPPE — Worcester County Arts Council Co-Op Gallery, 6 Jefferson St., in Berlin, 5-8 p.m. The gallery will be filled with artwork created by local artists and handmade crafts. Light refreshments served. The Holly- Day Art Shoppe will be on display till Dec. 31. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 410-641-0809.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14 3RD ANNUAL APPLE/PUMPKIN FESTIVAL American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 50/50 raffles, auctions, flea market tables, crafts, fall flowers, apples, apple/pumpkin baked goods and the kitchen will be selling oyster fritters, oyster fluffs, crab soup, hot dogs, sandwiches, apple cider and various apple/pumpkin desserts. Proceeds benefit the Al Harmon Memorial/Post 166 Scholarship Fund.
Top fourth-graders are Anamelia Juarez-Garfias, Nathan Ewell, Colby Matlock, Montrel Moore and Cody Matlock. 11TH ANNUAL VISIONS FOR TOTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE — Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road in Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Offering health screenings, health talks, therapy area and more than 60 vendors. Award-winning actor Sarah Jones will present "The Right to Care," which addresses healthcare inequalities. Free and open to the public.
DELMARVA CHORUS PRESENTS 'COFFEE, TEA AND GRAND OL' HARMONY' — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 7 p.m. Featuring "country style" music, jokes and prizes. Serving free homemade desserts and beverages. Donation is $10. Children 12 and younger admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: 410-726-1234.
OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Ocean City Elementary School celebrated its October Students of the Month with a luncheon, sponsored by the Ocean City/Berlin Opti-Ms, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The students also received a T-shirt and cake. They are, first row from left, first-graders Chase Porter, Frances Baptiste and Elizabeth Coates; second row, second-graders Victoria Dixon, McKayla Oates, Miles Thompson, Robert Pinzhoffer and Abigail Yesko; third row, thirdgraders James Doerzbach, Jagger Clapsadle, Lily Figgs, Reed Welton, Gavin Bunting and Kevin Beck; and fourth row, fourth-graders Bradley Wroten, Krystal Hitchens, Emily Hurley, Julia Rettig, Rachel Gillin and Jared Litten. Missing from photo are first-graders Maddox Bunting and Gavin Conner. 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.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring Christmas shop, country kitchen, decorator's corner, silent auction and white elephant. Sponsored by Martha Circle. Lunch at reasonable prices: egg salad or chicken salad sandwiches with chips, pickle and beverage. Info: 410-289-7430.
SOUP, SANDWICH AND SILENT AUCTION Sound United Methodist Church, Route 54, Williamsville, Del., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup, sandwich and beverage for $8. Bake sale.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — St. Matthews-by-the-Sea United Methodist Church, on Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring crafts, ornaments, wreaths, silent auction, jewelry, baked goods, homemade soups and lunch to eat in or take out. Benefits mission projects. Info: Dee, 410- 422-9646.
FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT SESSIONS — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City. Designed for new, as well as practiced care givers. This group meets for six weeks (10-11 a.m.) in an educational and support group setting with speakers and resources available. Everyone is welcome. Register: Sandy Nornes, 410-641-0647.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR — Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., in Berlin, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring lunch including soups, sandwiches and desserts. Bazaar will feature a bake sale, book sale, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, and a "fabulous find" area of gently used items. Info: 410-641-0234. 2009 BEACH BALL GALA — Sponsored by The Salisbury School and held at Seacrets, 49th Street in Ocean City, 6-10 p.m. The casual evening includes a buffet dinner, open bar, dancing to live music with Red No Blue, and silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefit the school's scholarship and operational funds. Tickets cost $100 per person and are available in advance by calling 410-742-4464, Ext. 181. Limited number of tickets available at the door.
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Joe Reynolds, avid saltwater fly fisherman and former eastern editor for Field & Stream magazine. Reynolds fishes the waters of our Coastal bays extensively and will share both his knowledge and experience. All are welcome.
GROW BERLIN GREEN COMMUNITY CLEAN UP AND BARBECUE — Residents, willing to volunteer two hours of their time, are to meet in the pavilion at Stephen Decatur Park at 10 a.m. Teams will be formed to pick up trash in neighborhoods and remove invasive plants from the park. Bags, cleanup tools and a truck to haul the trash away will be provided. Those wanting to clean up their own neighborhoods may do so. Contact GBG to come collect your haul. Free barbecue lunch will follow. Those interested in leading or participating in the event should contact Steve Farr, 410-629- 1538 or growberlingreen@hotmail.com.
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
REVIVAL SERVICE WITH KENNY AND KIM DAVIS — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., in Berlin, 7 p.m. Info: 410-641-1137.
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.
BRAWNY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, OPEN HOUSE AND SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Menu includes scrambled eggs, custom pancakes, sausage, bacon, apples and cereals. Open house, featuring tours and enrollment/admissions information, for prospective parents from 1-3 p.m. Info: Valerie Sharp, 410-208-1600. Scholastic Book Fair open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 8 and younger eat for half price. Info: 410-524-7994.
TRI-COUNTY BIRD CLUB ALL-DAY FIELD TRIP The group will travel to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the Ward Museum parking lot off South Schumaker Drive at Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury, 7:30 a.m. or at the Refuge Visitors' Center at 9 a.m. Bring binoculars, lunch and drinks. Dress warmly. Info: 410-742-5497.
MONDAY, NOV. 16
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 — 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.
REVIVAL SERVICE WITH KENNY AND KIM DAVIS — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., in Berlin, 7 p.m. Info: 410-641-1137.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17
'COLOR MY WORLD' AUTUMN STORY TIME Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for children, ages 3-5 years. Theme is "On the Go: Ways to get around." Info: 410-641-0650 or www.worcesterlibrary.org.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid in Pocomoke, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, Route 50 in West Ocean City, 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 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.
REVIVAL SERVICE WITH KENNY AND KIM DAVIS — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., in Berlin, 7 p.m. Info: 410-641-1137.
DELMARVA REPUBLICAN WOMEN NOVEMBER MEETING — Carousel Hotel, 5:30 p.m. Cost will be $18. Public is welcome. Reservations: Jennifer Tucker, 410- 208-0647 by Nov. 15.
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB MONTHLY MEETING — The Woodlands of Ocean Pines, 1135 Ocean Parkway, 2:15 p.m. Open to anyone who is a widow or widower. Info: 410-208-1780.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18
OCEAN CITY/ASSATEAGUE DEMOCRATIC CLUB BIMONTHLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. Light refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Featuring a showing and discussion of "The Kennedy Brothers," a film presented on MSNBC shortly after the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy. All are welcome. Info: Joe Ellis, 410- 520-0626.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Happy Harry's in Bethany Beach, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Happy Harry's in Fenwick, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
CANCER EDUCATION SERIES — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Educational seminar sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. Drs. Jain, De Masi and Ioffe of 12st Century Oncology, will talk about breast cancer. Free and open to the public. Pre-register: Dawn, 410-641-9268.
ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP TEA — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. Jerry Richards will be the featured entertainment. Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines members should take goodies for the tea and non-perishable items for the food bank. All are welcome.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19
WORCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB — Meeting at Ocean Pines Community Center, 7 p.m. There will be no December meeting. Info: 410-208-3232.
PINE'EER CRAFT CLUB OF OCEAN PINES MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park, 9:45 a.m. The project will be a snowman for $5 or a bookmark for $2. Info: 410-208-2944. All residents of Ocean Pines welcome.
ONGOING EVENTS
HOLLY-DAY ART SHOPPE — Worcester County Arts Council Co-Op Gallery, 6 Jefferson St., in Berlin, till Dec. 31. The gallery will be filled with artwork created by local artists and handmade crafts. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 410-641-0809.
KARAOKE AND SHRIMP NIGHT — VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., in Ocean City, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Featuring karaoke by Bud, half-pound steamed shrimp with pitcher of draft beer or soda for $9.75 or 1 pound of shrimp for $10. Also, homemade crab cakes $6.50 and other menu items available. Public invited. Info: 410-524-8196.
FREE DIABETES CLINIC — Atlantic General Hospital will be offering a free diabetes clinic to residents, 18 years of age and older, of Worcester and Somerset counties with limited resources who need help with medications, test strips and glucose meters. The clinics include limited education and HgbA1C finger stick blood test, glucose finger stick blood test, blood pressure screening, American Diabetes Association Risk Assessment and dietitian counseling. Clinics are held at Atlantic Health Center, every other Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Schedule an appointment, 410-641-9703.
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.
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 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, Ext. 107 or cadkins@co.worcester.md.us.
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. Items will be auctioned at the Christimas Bazaar on Dec. 6. Drop off directly to the Burbage Center (before Nov. 30) 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 or 1-800-OC-OCEAN.
