Things To Do Around Town

Every Saturday: Farmers’ Market
8 a.m.-noon, White Horse Park, Ocean Pines.

Every Sunday: Morning Worship
8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more information, 410-289-7430.

Every Sunday: Morning Worship
8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more info, 410-524-7474.

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adelines Meet
7-9 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center. Women are invited to learn the craft of a capella singing under the directions of Carol Ludwig. For more information, 410-208-3018.

Open Monday-Saturday:
Atlantic United Methodist Church
Thrift Shop
10 a.m.-2 p.m., AUMC, 105, 4th Street, O.C.  For more information, 410-289-4458.

Every Tuesday -Sept. 25:
OP Plant Clinic
1-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library lobby. Bring bagged samples by and let Master Gardeners find solutions to your plant and bug problems.

Open Wednesday-Saturday:
‘Used To Be Mine’ Thrift Shop
Supporting Diakonia
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located at the intersection of Rte. 611 and Sunset Ave. For more information, 410-213-0243.

Every Wednesday: TOPS Meeting
3:30-4:30 p.m., Ocean City Library. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyles. For more information, 302-436-3682.

Open Wednesday-Saturday:
Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rte. 589 & Racetrack Rd., Berlin. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.

Every Thursday: Beach Singles
45 Plus Happy Hour
4 p.m., Harpoon Hanna’s, Rte. 54 & the bay, Fenwick Island. For more information, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649.

Every Thursday:
OC Elks Fried Chicken Carry-Out
4-7 p.m., OC Elks Lodge, 137th St., Bayside (13708 Sinepuxent Ave.), O.C. 4-Piece dinner with 2 sides, $8.16-piece bucket with 2 sides, $25. 24-piece bucket with 3 sides, $38. To place orders ahead call 410-250-2645.

Sept. 20: Star Charities VIP Social
Benefit For Wounded Soliders Of America
4-7 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center. BYOB, entertainment by Back Bay Strum-mers & Still Rockin’. Comedy Skit with Sharon & Charles Sorention, dancing, door prizes and 50/50. Pork barbeque dinning provided by  Monte Jones of Lazy River Saloon. Larry Walton and Gilly Foultz will be emcees for the evening. Cost: $10, person. For tickets, 410-208-9514, 410-208-0430 or 410-641-7667.

Sept. 20: KC Bingo
5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; rear of St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more info, 410-524-7994.

Sept. 21: Heritage Day
At Sharptown On The Nanticoke
7 a.m., town-wide yard sale; 10 a.m., annual parade; 3 p.m., Fireman’s Carnival and rides. All day the historical museum and town hall exhibit will be open. Entertainment, horse drawn carriage rides and good Eastern Shore food. For more information, 410-726-9118 or 443-880-0418.

Sept. 21: Believe In Tomorrow’s
5K Beach Run
9 a.m., Bayside Resort & Golf Club, 11310 SIgnature Blvd., Fenwick Island. Race proceeds benefit Believe in Tomorrow’s Child-ren’s Foundation, a national leader in hospital and respite housing services for critically ill children and their families. Run, walk, create a team or bring out your creative side in the Centipede Division costume contest. All participants receive a race shirt, chip timing and access to post-race picnic and activities. Cost: $25, general public; $35, virtual runner and race day registration; $15, military, students & Believe in Tomorrow families; $10 children ages 10 and under. Register online at believeintomorrow.org/beachrace.

Sept. 21: Salisbury Moose 654
2nd Annual Car & Bike Show
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Salisbury Moose, Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury. Co-sponsored by the Wheels That Heal Car Club with proceeds benefitting the Moose playground project. Registration is $10, per vehicle. Entrants receive dash plaques and will compete for trophies. Admis-sion is free for spectators. Concessions available. For more information, 443-614-1701 or email: [email protected].

Sept. 21: Free Children’s Art Workshop
3-4 p.m., Worcester Co. Arts Council Gallery, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin. Children ages 8-12 are invited to participate in a coloring activity to complete a familiar Berlin scene during the 4th annual Paint Berlin, plein air event. To reserve a spot, 410-641-0809.

Sept. 22: Torah Seminar
11 a.m., Temple Bat Yam. Temple Scribe Neil Yerman, will hold a seminar about the Torah, which is the life and culture of the Jewish people. He will introduce a smaller, lighter weight Torah (still full-sized) that he has cleaned and restored to perfect condition for the Temple Bat Yam. For more information, 410-641-4311.

Sept. 23: Mended Hearts Meeting
3 p.m., Room CQ 12, Avery W. Hall Edu-cational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Featured speaker will be Dr. Nicholas Ogburn, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at PRMC on advances in heart surgery. Mended Hearts is a support organization for those dealing with heart disease. You do not need to be a member to attend these educational meetings. For more information, 410-543-7284 or email: [email protected]

Sept. 23: Believe In Tomorrow’s
Beach Bash
5-10 p.m., Seacrets Bar & Grille, 117 West, 49th St., O.C. To benefit  Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House By The Sea. Dine around buffet featuring specialty menu items from OC’s favorite restaurants. Cost: $50, admission or $55 at the door. Purchase a $100 raffle ticket which includes admission and a change to win $10,000. Only 225 raffle tickets per game available. Tickets can be purchased at the Believe in Tomorrow House By The Sea, 66th St or call 410-723-2842.

Sept. 24: Business Roundtable
6 p.m., Ocean Pines Library. Featured speaker will be Charles Lollar, who has formally announced his candidacy for governor of Maryland in 2014. Local business owners are encouraged to attend this even to share their concerns and to hear Mr. Lollar’s strategies for making the state government accountable to businesses and the citizens of Maryland.

Sept. 25: KC SImple Supper
5-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council #9053 Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy. (behind St. Lukes Church), O.C. Cost: $5, per person; $2, for children 12 and under. For rreservations, 410-524-7994.

Sept. 25: Bingo
5:30, doors open; 6:30, early bird games; 7 p.m., regular games; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, 138th St., across from the Fenwick Inn. $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 allowed in bingo hall during bingo.

Sept. 25: Delmarva Hand Dancing
5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jor-dan’s Rooftop), at the Fenwick Inn, 138th St., O.C. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons 5:30-6:30 p.m. Followed by dancing until 9 p.m. For more information, 302-200-3262.

Sept. 25: OC Boardwalk Labyrinth
7-9 p.m., St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, inside Dewees Hall, just of the boardwalk on the northside of 3rd St. Parking available beside the hall. Come walk the 12th century replica labyrinth with candlelight and sacred music. For more information, 410-289-3453 or 443-880-7608.

Sept. 26: Worcester County
Republican Women Meeting
Doors open 10:30 a.m., with 11 a.m. meeting and lunch served at noon; Harrison’s Harborwatch Restaurant, Boardwalk South, overlooking the Inlet. Featured speakers will be Collins Bailey, vice-president of the Maryland GOP, and Bill Campbell, who is running for the position of Maryland Comptroller. Speakers will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. For reservations by Sept. 23, 410-208-6018 or email [email protected].

Sept. 26: West OC Association Social
5-7 p.m., Station 7, 12702 Old Bridge Rd., (between Rte. 611 & Golf Course Rd.), West OC. Come enjoy the company of the your West OC neighbors while supporting a great local business during happy hour. For more information [email protected].

Sept. 26: Legion Bingo
Doors open 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m.; American Legion Post 166, 24th St. & Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Food and drink available. For more information, 410-289-3166.

Sept. 26: Worcester Co. Tea Party Meeting
6:30 p.m., doors open; 7 p.m., meeting be-gins; Ocean Pines Community Center. Special guest speaker will be Henry Graebe, Grassroots Manager from Freedomworks. Bring your friends and neighbors. Join citizens who believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility, lower taxes and the Constitu-tion.

Sept. 27: OP AARP 55 Alive Safe
Driving Program
Several auto insurance companies provide 3-year discounts for those taking the course. To sign up for this class or a later one, call 410-641-6278. Participants will be advised of location and other details when you call.

Sept. 27: Treasures Of The Earth
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Friday: noon-6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy. Sterling and 14K classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry. Loose stones and beads, pearls, mineral specimens, crystals. Jewelry and wire wrappers who can design, remount, set stones and make repairs. Cost: $5, adults. Ages 16 and under free. For more information, www.treasuresoftheearth.net.

Sept. 27: KC Bingo
5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; rear of St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more info, 410-524-7994.

Sept. 28: Yard Sale
7 a.m.-noon, Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th St., & Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-723-1973.

Sept. 28: Commissioner Boggs
Hosts Town Meeting
10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. County Com-missioner Judy Boggs hosts Program Coor-dinator Katherine Gunby of the Worcester Co. Health Dept, who will talk about the Obamacare Insurance Plans that the public will be making personal decisions on beginning Oct. 1. For more information, 410-641-6158.

Sept. 28: Line, Swing & Hand Dance
For Humane Society
7-10 p.m., Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 1409 Philadelphia Ave., O.C. To benefit Ocean City/Worcester Co. Humane Society and Ocean City Town Cats. Music by DJ Mr. Dee and Me. Light fare with beer, wine and soft drinks. 50/50 raffle, silent auction and door prizes. Cost: $20, in advance; $25, at the door. Tickets available at Dirty Harry’s Restaurant, OC/Worcester Humane Society, Tidewater Fitness or by calling 410-208-0922.

Sept. 29: Democratic Women’s Club
“Capture The Flag”
Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Ocean Pines County Club. Easy to learn card game that will have you moving around, meeting and greeting new people. Prizes for all, delicious desserts and light fare snacks. Cost: $25. For reservations, 410-600-0468.

Sept. 29: Blessing Of The Animals
1 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th St. & Coastal Hwy., O.C. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. For more information, 410-723-1973.

Oct. 2: Bingo
5:30, doors open; 6:30, early bird games; 7 p.m., regular games; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, 138th St., across from the Fenwick Inn. $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 allowed in bingo hall during bingo.

Oct. 2: Delmarva Hand Dancing
5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jor-dan’s Rooftop), at the Fenwick Inn, 138th St., O.C. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons 5:30-6:30 p.m. Followed by dancing until 9 p.m. For more information, 302-200-3262.

Oct. 3: Legion Bingo
Doors open 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m.; American Legion Post 166, 24th St. & Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Food and drink available. For more information, 410-289-3166.

Oct. 3-4: Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics
10 a.m.-6 p.m., each day; Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, (Shorebirds Stadium), Salisbury. Sponsored by Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Cost: $10. No registration or physician order required. Shots are given to ages 13 and up. Cash only, exact amount appreciated and short sleeves are requested.

Oct. 5: Island Boys In Concert
6 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, Willards. A love offering will be accepted. Refreshments to follow the concert. For more information, 410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251.

Oct. 6: Homemade Italian Dinner
4-7 p.m., Rockawalkin Community Center, 6772 Rockawalkin Rd., Hebron. Sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Quantico. Beverage, salad, entree, dipping bread and dessert included. Cost: $9, adults; $5, children 12 and under. For more information, 410-251-8299.

Oct. 8: LAOH 7th Annual Card Party
Doors open 10:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s Catholic Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., (at 144th St.) O.C. Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Tickets are $20 each and include full buffet lunch, desserts and beverages (coffee, tea or soda). All proceeds benefit LAOH charities. Parties of 4 should bring their own card tables by 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7. For non-card players, tables will be available for lunch only. Chinese auction, door prizes, baskets of cheer and other raffles. You do not have to play cards, attendees may bring their favorite games. For more information or tickets, 443-614-5221 or 302-988-1498.