Things To Do Around Town

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

Every Sunday: Morning Worship
8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Wor-ship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Wor-ship; 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 info, 410-208-3018.

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

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 & Race-track 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.

First Friday Of The Month:
New Testament Bible Series
6 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Berlin. Light supper provided. Taught by Rev. Deacon Barry P. Ne-ville, professor of History &  Religion at Eastern Shore Community Col-lege and lecturer of History and Re-ligion at Salisbury University. Dec. 6 will be 1st & 2nd Corinthians. For more info, 410-641-4066.
Dec. 6: KC Bingo
5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. (rear of St. Luke’s Church). Refresh-ments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.

Dec. 6-7: Light Up Downtown
Celebration
Sunset Park, Downtown. Sponsor-ed by the Downtown Association, OCDC and the Town of Ocean City with proceeds to benefit Donate to Decorate. Horse and carriage rides, holiday music, bakes sale, hot cocoa, Santa, Toys for Tots drop off.

Dec. 7: AYCE Breakfast Buffet
With Santa
8:30-10:30 a.m., Buckingham Pres-byterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin. Cost: $7 adults; $4, ages 3-10. Children ages 2 and under free. Tickets available at the door. Bring your cameras and camcorders. Reservations recommended for large groups at 8:30 a.m. For more information, 410-641-0234.

Dec. 7: Craft Show & Luncheon
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Worcester Adult Medical Day Services, 4767 Snow Hill Rd., Snow Hill. Free admission to craft show. $8, for luncheon ticket, includes homemade vegetable beef soup and deli wrap with beverage. If you would like to rent a space or purchase a lunch ticket in advance, 410-632-0111.

Dec. 7: Cookie And Candy Walk, General Store & Kids Shopping
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Trinity, 11021 Worcester Hwy., (MD 575 & 90), Berlin. Homemade cookies, $7 per pound, candies $9, per pound, breads, jams and gifts. Special area for children to purchase gifts for their family. For more information, 410-641-4882.

Dec. 7: Cookie Walk
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, at the corner of Rte. 611 & Snug Harbor Rd., West Ocean City. Tasty and artfully decorated Christmas cookies, all handmade by the United Methodist Women on sale. $7 per pound for all your favorites and they can be packaged with ribbons and bows. Truffles available for $8, per pound. These make great gifts for your neighbors. Come early! For more information, 410-641-3224.

Dec. 7: AYCE Fried Chicken
Buffet
11 a.m.-until, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Willards. All-you-can-eat fried chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost: $11, adults; $5, children. Ages 6 and under eat free. Bake table and carry-outs available. For more information, 443-614-9898.

Dec. 7-8: Ocean Pines Players
Holiday Bistro Theatre
Doors open at 2 p.m., with showtime at 3 p.m.; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the Life Center, 103rd St. & Coastal Hwy., (across from The Clarion) O.C. Enjoy holiday themed songs, dance routines, comedy, comfortable table seating and good food. Cost: $25, adults; children ages 10 and under $5. Adult admission includes 2 glasses of wine. Reservations are recommended. For reservations, 410-208-4707.

Dec. 8: AYCE Breakfast Buffet
7:30-11:30 a.m., (or until sold out) Berlin Fire Hall. All-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, has browns, biscuits, cereals, coffee, milk & juice. Cost: $9, adults; $7, carry-outs; children ages 5-12, $5. Ages under 5 eat free.

Dec. 8: Holiday Food Drive
For Maryland Food Bank
11 a.m.-5 p.m., You’re Invited, 2805 Philadelphia Ave. Your donation entitles you to a chance to win a $50 gift card. This charity drive is combined with the 1st Annual Jingle Mingle event. Pick up a shopping card at You’re Invited, complete card and enter drawing for more prizes. Participation in the shopping event is not required. For more information, 410-289-1704.

Dec. 10: American Cancer
Society Holiday Wrappings
Fashion Show & Luncheon
10:30 a.m., doors open; Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th St. & the bay. Chinese auction, silent auction and cash bar. Cost: $40, per person. For more information, 443-880-2310 or email [email protected].

Dec. 10: Annual Meetings
Of Women’s Commissions
5:30 p.m., The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound, Bishopville. This will be a joint meeting between the Worcester Co. Commission for Women and the Friends of the Wor-cester Co. Commission for Women. Cost: $15, per person. Dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m. If you are planning to attend please RSVP by Dec. 6 by calling 410-208-1272 or email: [email protected].

Dec. 10: Believe In Tomorrow,
National Children’s Foundation
Christmas Under The Stars
6-9 p.m., Ocean City golf Club, Rte. 611, South Point Rd., Berlin. All proceeds benefit Believe In Tomorrow’s House By The Sea, Ocean City. Dinner provided by OC Country Club. Silent auctions begins at 6 .m., with items for everyone. 50/50 drawing. Cost: $30, per person advance tickets. After Dec. 3, $35, per person. Children’s dinner, $15. Cash bar and business casual attire. For more information or advance tickets, 410-723-2842.

Dec. 10: Worcester Democratic
Club Meeting
7 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. Featur-ed speaker will be Katerine Gunby, program coordinator for Lower Shore Health Assistance Program who will speak about the Maryland Connection of the Affordable Care Act. Her presentation will answer many questions about this health care issue. Democrats and interested independents are encouraged to attend. Free refreshments.

Dec. 11: 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.

Dec. 11: Delmarva Hand Dancing
5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jordan’s Rooftop), at the Fenwick Inn, 138th St., O.C. Jitter-bug, 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.

Dec. 12: OC AARP 1917 Meeting
9:30 a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 99th St., O.C. Holiday festivities, music and food are planned. Numerous travel opportunities for 2014 will be presented. All persons age 50 and over are welcome. Visit aarp1917.org or call 410-352-5748 for more information.

Dec. 12: 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.

Dec. 13: KC Bingo
5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. (rear of St. Luke’s Church). Refresh-ments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.

Dec. 13-14: Light Up Downtown
Celebration
Sunset Park, Downtown. Sponsor-ed by the Downtown Association, OCDC and the Town of Ocean City with proceeds to benefit Donate to Decorate. Horse and carriage rides, holiday music, bakes sale, hot cocoa, Santa, Toys for Tots drop off.

Dec. 14: Keenwick Sound
Association  Everything $6 Sale
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Keenwick Club-house, Rte. 54 at River Run, between the Food Lion and Harris Teeter. K&J Jewelry, accessories and more. More than 1,000 factory direct items make great stocking stuffers.

Dec. 14: Breakfast With Santa
8:30-10:30 a.m., Powellville Untied Methodist Church, Mt. Hermon Rd., Powellville. Sponsored by the Powellville United Methodist Men. Breakfast will feature scrapple, sau-sage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, fruit, coffee, milk, orange juice, apple cider and hot chocolate. Cost: $7, for ages 12 to adult; $3, ages 3-11 and children under 2 are free. For more information, 410-835-3388.

Dec. 14: Diakonia Cookie Walk
Benefit
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Church of Ocean Pines, Rte. 589, Berlin. Choose from a variety of home baked holiday cookies for $7 per pound.

Dec. 15: Christmas Candlelight
Service At Historic St. Martin’s
5 p.m., Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Old Worcester Hwy., Showell. Candlelight service, music, readings, hot cider and beautiful decorations by the Wor-cester Co. Garden Club. For more information visit: www.historicstmartinschurch.org.

Dec. 18: 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.

Dec. 18: Delmarva Hand Dancing
5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jordan’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.

Dec. 18: Suicide Grievers
Support Group Meeting
6 p.m., Worcester Co. Health Dept., 9730 Healthway Dr., (adjacent to Atlantic General Hospital), Berlin. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Quiet listening, caring people, no judgement. For more information, 410-629-0164 or visit: www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

Dec. 19: 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.