HOLIDAY 'WRAPPED' IN HUMANITY
Annual luncheon, fashion show benefits Cancer Society
(Nov. 27, 2009) A fashion show featuring clothing from more than a dozen local retailers and silent and Chinese auctions are just a few of the highlights of next month's "Holiday Wrappings" luncheon at the Ocean City convention center to benefit the American Cancer Society. Full Story
Local and regional artists to be featured during Berlin event
(Nov. 27, 2009) Residents and visitors can avoid the hustle and bustle that is "Black Friday" and have a relaxing, laid back evening during Berlin's annual fall Arts Night. This year's day after Thanksgiving event includes more than a dozen businesses. Some will host artists demonstrating their crafts. Full Story
OC convention center to host Shopper's Fair this weekend
(Nov. 27, 2009) Once the Thanksgiving feast has been devoured, there's just one thing left to do: shop. The Friday after the November holiday, known as Black Friday, kicks off one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Full Story
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
OCES schedules registration appts Ocean City Elementary School will begin taking appointments for prekindergarten and kindergarten registration in January. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2010 are eligible for the pre-kindergarten program. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2010 must register for kindergarten. Full Story
Love this town, a community where everyone knows your name
And most willing to lend a hand to anyone in need
(Nov. 27, 2009) As a senior, I try to stay out of "the world's going to hell in a bucket" discussions, but last week I blew my top! A photographer featured in the Washington Post bragged about his role in the liberation of women. What a player. The liberated? The "would be" brides paying big bucks to pose for boudoir shots. Full Story
SHOWELL BUILDS WALL OF HONOR
A "Wall of Honor" is under construction at Showell Elementary School. Constructed of paper bricks, the wall honors our loved ones who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States military. Students, parents and staff members are welcome to commemorate someone who has served our country with a brick. Full Story
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There could be an unexpected change in plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility goes a long way in resolving any disappointments. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be responding quite as quickly as you'd hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Full Story
Art sale begins Friday, will benefit MCB Program
(Nov. 27, 2009) The Maryland Coastal Bay Program will hold a weeklong art sale, Arts 4 Clean Bays, beginning Friday, Nov. 27, in the Wainwright building at 16 Broad St., in Berlin. The building is located between Wainwright's Tire Center and The Globe. Full Story
Register now for 16th annual Penguin Swim
Proceeds from New Year's Day event to benefit AGH
(Nov. 27, 2009) The beachfront of the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street in Ocean City will be crowded on New Year's Day with hundreds of Penguin Swim participants and spectators cheering them on as they plunge into the cold Atlantic to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital. Full Story
Monetary, food donations sought for holiday dinner
(Nov. 27, 2009) The Noel Community is preparing for its 12th annual dinner on Christmas Day. The volunteers serve a free turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul's by-the-Sea on Third Street and Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. Full Story
Uplifting message part of annual prayer breakfast
(Nov. 27, 2009) Rise and shine early on Dec. 11 to attend an uplifting breakfast and hear a spiritual message. The Ocean City Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is an annual December event with a buffet breakfast and speakers who tell inspiring stories of their personal spiritual revelations. Full Story
Local singers help set Guinness record
(Nov. 27, 2009) Sweet Adelines International set the Guinness World Record for "Largest Singing Lesson" at the 63rd annual International Convention and Competition held at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn. Members of the Delmarva Chorus joined other chapters in achieving the record. Full Story
Visit ghosts of Berlin Christmases during holiday walking tours
(Nov. 27, 2009) The ghosts of Christmases past, present and future are alive and well in Berlin, and you can pay them a visit this holiday season. Every Saturday night through Dec. 19, visitors can enjoy a candlelight walking tour of downtown Berlin with guides who will share holiday legends and ghost stories. Full Story
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