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JEFFREY P. MARX MEMORIAL FUND BENEFITS TWO CHARITIES Two grants have been distributed to nonprofit organizations from the Jeffrey P. Marx Memorial Fund, founded at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Because of Marx's love of animals, the Marx Memorial Fund has granted $3,335 to Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training and $6,330 to the Worcester County Humane Society. Pictured, from left, are Jessie Robinson, GRREAT adoption coordinator; Janine Keay, Jean Marx, Milly Marx, Jack Perry, Jessica Marx, Kelly Marx and JoAnne Hunsicker, family members and friends of the late Jeff Marx; and Kenille Davies, humane society director. FRIDAY, NOV. 27
ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY 550 ROCKFISH TOURNAMENT — 12940 Inlet Isle Lane. Free slip with tournament entry. Weigh-ins Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9- 11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Info: Jessica Pollimeier, 800-322-3065 or www.ocfishing.com.
'KITCHEN WITCHES' PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, 8 p.m. "Kitchen Witches," a comedy, presented by Ocean Pines Players. Tickets cost $10. Info: 410-726-3027.
CHURCH AND FRIENDS, FAMILY WELCOME WINTERFEST OCEAN CITY TODAY/HEATHER MAY Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church, second from right in back, is joined by family and friends for the opening of Ocean City's annual Winterfest of Lights celebration, held last Thursday at Northside park on 127th Street. With him are, front row from left, Houston Phillips, Wyatt Church, Brice Messick and Hailee Phillips; and in back row, Graham Messick, Bradley Messick, Chase Church, Hunter Phillips and Allyson Bernard. 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.
BERLIN HOLIDAY ARTS NIGHT — Townwide. Featuring the annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main St., at 5:30 p.m. Featuring artwork by local artists and craftspeople from 6-9 p.m., music in the streets, shop windows decorated for the holidays and light refreshments served throughout town.
27TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER'S FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring photography, florals, jewelry, nautical items, toys, candles, sports autographs, children's activities, Santa and non-shoppers lounge. Admission costs $3 for the weekend and free for kids 12 years and younger. Info: 1-800-OC-OCEAN, 410-289-8311 or jcropper@ococean.com.
SATURDAY, NOV. 28
ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY 550 ROCKFISH TOURNAMENT — 12940 Inlet Isle Lane. Free slip with tournament entry. Weigh-ins Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9- 11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Info: Jessica Pollimeier, 800-322-3065 or
www.ocfishing.com.
27TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER'S FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring photogra- phy, florals, jewelry, nautical items, toys, candles, sports autographs, children's activities, Santa and non-shoppers lounge. Admission costs $3 for the weekend and free for kids 12 years and younger. Info: 1-800-OC-OCEAN, 410-289-8311 or jcropper@ococean.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.
CHRISTMAS TREE/WREATH SALE BEGINS — Sponsored by Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club and Ocean City Lioness, and located on Route 589 across from the Steer Inn. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and weekdays, 3-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for Stephen Decatur High School students.
'KITCHEN WITCHES' PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, 8 p.m. "Kitchen Witches," a comedy, presented by Ocean Pines Players. Tickets cost $10. Info: 410-726-3027.
OYSTER SANDWICHES — Girdletree Methodist Church Hall, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Offering vegetable soup, clam chowder, peas and dumplings, chicken salad, hot dogs, bake table and crafts.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29
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.
'KITCHEN WITCHES' PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, 4 p.m. "Kitchen Witches," a comedy, presented by Ocean Pines Players. Tickets cost $10. Info: 410-726-3027.
27TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPER'S FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring photography, florals, jewelry, nautical items, toys, candles, sports autographs, children's activities, Santa and non-shoppers lounge. Admission costs $3 for the weekend and free for kids 12 years and younger. Info: 1-800-OC-OCEAN, 410-289-8311 or jcropper@ococean.com.
MONDAY, NOV. 30
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.
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 nineweek 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.
TUESDAY, DEC. 1
DECORATE THE PINES — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park, 9:30 a.m. The group will be making wreathes and swags. Participants asked to take wire cutters and gloves and to scour yards for pines cones, berries and greens. A chili luncheon will follow. Everyone welcome.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, Selbyville, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Happy Harrys, Clarksville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641- 9268.
YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, 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
SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION CLINIC — Worcester County Health Department, 6040 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those 6 months of age and older. By appointment only. There is a $15 fee. Medicare will cover that fee if you bring your card. No one will be denied the vaccine due to inability to pay. To schedule an appointment, call 410-632-1100, Ext. 9.
MARYLAND GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING TOWN HALL MEETING — Sponsored by Maryland Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., 806 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury, 6-8 p.m. Open discussion about issues that affect deaf and hard of hearing indivdiuals. Interpreters and light refreshments provided. All are welcome. Registration or special accommodations: 410- 767-6290 voice, 410-767-7756 TTY, 410-333- 1016 fax, 443-453-5954 VP or odhh@gov.state.md.us.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
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.
STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Featuring stories, music, movement and crafts.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines, 7- 8 p.m. Support and education for those who have diabetes and their support people. All are welcome. Darlene Jameson will discuss 'Nutrition and Diabetes.' Info: Ellen Lurz, 410- 975-6395 or elurz52@mchsi.com.
GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST — First Presbyterian Church, 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes eggs (any style), plain and buckwheat pancakes, sausage, ham, bacon, grits, hash browns, handmade biscuits, coffee, tea and other beverages. Cost is $8 for all-youcan eat and $6 for carry-out.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3
RETIRED NURSES OF OCEAN PINES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER — And installation of officers, Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford's Landing Road, 5 p.m. Choice of dinner entrée. Info: Sally Smith, 410-208-0564.
WOMEN'S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON — Marina Deck, 11 a.m. Cost is $20. Reservations: Susann Palamara, 410-208-2821.
'KITCHEN WITCHES' PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, 8 p.m. "Kitchen Witches," a comedy, presented by Ocean Pines Players. Tickets cost $10. Info: 410-726-3027.
YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, 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
ONGOING EVENTS
'BEST OF THE BEST' EXHIBIT — Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., in Ocean City, during month of December. Exhibit showcases award winners from the past year and will coincide with current member exhibit and holiday show. Artwork on display will be available for sale to the general public. Info: 410-524-9433.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS — Town of Berlin, Dec. 3-25. Life-sized animated storybook window displays, horse and carriage rides, concerts, Christmas parade, house tours, Victorian fashion show and Victorian teas. Visit Santa on weekends at the Atlantic Hotel. Music in the streets. Fee for some events. Brochures available upon request. Berlin Chamber of Commerce, 410-641- 4775 or www.berlinmdcc.org.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR HOLIDAY TRIP TO EAST COAST GARDEN CENTER — Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Garden Club. Depart from the Ocean Pines Community Center at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, and car pool to the gardens. There will be a presentation at the center on decorating urns for the holidays. Attendees can take a planter and participate or just watch the demonstration at no cost. Followed by lunch at the Georgia House in Millsboro, Del. Reservations: Bev, 410-208-4567.
OCEAN CITY'S WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS — Townwide, 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. Also featuring live entertainment on some nights inside the tent. 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_Park s/specialevents.html#win.
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.
2ND ANNUAL WOMEN'S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES SUPER SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE — Raffle tickets available 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. 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.
BUS TRIPS ALONG EAST COAST — Sponsored by the Worcester County Recreation and Parks 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.
