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 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 Cen-ter. Women are invited to learn the craft of a capella singing under the directions of Carol Ludwig. For more info, 410-641-6876.

Open Monday-Saturday:Atlantic

United Methodist Church Thrift Shop

10 a.m.-2 p.m., AUMC, 105, 4th Street, O.C.  For more info, 410-289-7430.

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 info, 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 info, 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.

May 16: KC Bingo

5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Knights of Columbus Council #9053 Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., (behind St. Luke’s Church) O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more info, 410-524-7994.

May 17: Community Yard Sale

7-10 a.m., Powellville United Methodist Church. Many items including children’s and adult clothing, shoes, Vera Bradley purses, country items, household items, toys, yard items and a tiller. Breakfast sandwiches will be served as well. Tables available for rent. For more information, 410-835-3388.

May 17: Yard & Bake Sale

8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Martin’s In The Field Episcopal Church, 75 W. Church St., Selbyville. Clothing, books, household items and more.

May 17: Pocomoke Rotary Club

& American Legion

Texas Hold’em Tournament

American Legion Home, Bypass Rd., Po-comoke. 9 a.m., doors open with satellite tables for $25 per person; 11 a.m., main event with a buy-in of $75 or $125, per couple for $10,000 worth of chips.

May 17: Commissioner Boggs

Town Meeting

10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. In addition to updates on current issues, guest speaker Jack Ferry, Jr., has been invited to discuss the mission and activites of the Worcester County Developmental Center. All are welcome to attend this second-to-last town meeting. For more information, 410-641-6158.

May 17: 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo

10 a.m.-noon, Ocean Pines Swim & Racquet club, off Seabreeze. Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation Dept. This event is in conjuction with the Wor-cester Co. 4H program and Fenwick Bikes. If you can ride a bike, join in for a free sun and fun filled morning. Maryland law requires that children under the age of 16 wear a helmet and riders under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Closed toe shoes are required. Child safety promotions during event. For more information, 410-641-7052.

May 17: OCVFC Ladies Auxiliary

Spring Fling Family Fun Day

10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Ocean City Vol. Fire De-partment, Station 5, Keyser Point Rd., West O.C. Support your local firefighters and cadets. Fire truck rides, face painting, carnival games, cake walk, other activities and prizes galore. Fun for all ages. Summer fun basket and 50/50 raffles. Food and drinks available. For more information, 443-235-1222.

May 17: Snow Hill Lions Homecoming

Chicken Barbecue & Auction

Noon-4 p.m., Lions Community Center, 5458 East Market St., Snow Hill. To benefit the youth and the vision impaired in the community. Gift certificates, gift cards, decoys, golf packages, farm items, trips and sports items up for auction. Half a chicken, baked beans and applesauce will be available for eat-in or carry-out. For tickets or more information, 410-632-0221.

May 17: Armed Forces Day

Prayer Service

1 p.m., Worcester County Veterans Memorial, Ocean Pines, Rte. 589 & Cathell Rd. Sponsored by the Demo-cratic Women’s Club and the Republican Women’s Club of Worcester County. Please bring your own lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather the service will take place in the Clubhouse.

May 17: Reflections, Capital Ringers

Handbell Concert

7 p.m., Bayside Chapel, 38288 London Ave., Selbyville, Del. With the artistic di-rection of Linda S. Simms. Free will offering will be collected. Program made possible in part by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

May 18: Friends Of Tom McKenna

Fundraiser

1-4 p.m., Sunset Grille, West Ocean City.  All proceeds will benefit Tom McKenna and go towards ongoing medical bills related to his battled with diabetes. A buffet and silent auction will be offered. Cost: $20, adults; $10, children under 8. Drinks not included. For reservations or questions, 410-641-0772.

May 18: Democratic Women’s

Sharing Sunday

1-3 p.m., South Fire Station, Ocean Parkway, South Gate Ocean Pines. Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County will be collecting non-perishable food items, toiletries and paper products for a local food ministry. For more information, 410-641-8553.

May 19: Democratic Women’s

Monthly Meeting

9:30 a.m., coffee and conversation; 10 a.m., meeting; Ocean Pines Community Center. Featured speaker will be Brian Kemmet, Jim Mathias’ campaign manager. All women are welcome  to attend. For more information, 814-322-2119.

May 20: Free “Ask A Master

Gardener Clinic”

1-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines.  Master gardeners will be available to help you with your gardening questions.

Please put your plant damage sample in a plastic bag and label the bag with your name and phone number. If your questions cannot be answered at the time of submittal, it will be reserved and someone will get back to you at a later date.

May 20: Friends Of The WCCW

Spring “Meet And Greet”

5-7 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Park. Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women and the Women’s Commission. Open to the public and women of all ages are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to West OC’s Diakonia. To join Friends, membership dues are $30, per year of which $20 goes towards helping provide books and a book bag to elementary school students in the McGuffey summer reading program. Volunteers are sought to assist with community initiations by signing up for committees. For more information, www.friendsofwccw.org or 410-208-1272.

May 20: KC Hard Crab

& Crab Fluff Dinner

5-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Choice of fried hard crab, crab cake fluff (2) or crab cakes (2) with corn on the cob, salad and rolls. Cost: $20, per person. Cash bar available. For reservations by May 19, call 410-524-7994, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

May 21: 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.

May 21: 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.

May 21: Suicide Grievers’

Support Group

6 p.m., Worcester County Health Dept., 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin (adjacent to Atlantic General Hospital). Open to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. No judgment, just quiet listening and caring from those who have been there. For more informaiton, 410-629-0164 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

May 21: Ocean Pines Boat Club

General Meeting

6:30 p.m., social; meeting at 7:15 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center, Assa-teague Room. Featured speaker will be Professor Bill Dennison, Vice President for Science Applications at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Dr. Dennison will discuss sea level rive and water quality as it particularly affects Ocean Pines and coastal bays. Dr. Dennison began researching the Coastal Bays in 1987 and has co-authored a variety of publications on the subject. For more info, 410-422-3677.

May 22: Republican Women

Of Worcester County Meeting

10:30 a.m., doors open; 11 a.m. meeting begins; The Marina Deck Restaurant, 306 Dochester St., O.C. All Republican candidates that face a primary challenge in June have been invited to attend. Cost of the luncheon is $15. To make reservations by May 19, 410-208-9767 or email [email protected].

May 22: 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.

May 22: Democratic Club

Of Worcester County Meeting

7 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center. Featured speaker will be Claude Lewis, president of “Home Instead” who will describe in-home assistance to elderly and disabled persons. An interesting alternative to assisted living centers. All Democrats and interested Independents are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

May 23: KC Bingo

5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Knights of Columbus Council #9053 Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., (behind St. Luke’s Church) O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more info, 410-524-7994.

May 24: AYCE Chicken Dinner

3-6 p.m., Sound United Methodist Church, Rte. 54, Williamsville, Del., 4 miles west of Fenwick Island and O.C. All-you-can-eat chicken dinner. Bake sale and carry-outs available. Cost: $12, adults; $6, children. For more information visit www.facebook.com/SoundUMC.

May 24: Glenn Miller Orchestra

6:30 p.m., Ocean City Convention Cen-ter.  Proceeds benefit Worcester County Library Foundation. Music by the WW Tunes with the Glenn Miller Orchestra starting at 8 p.m. Wear 1940s dress attire or enter the dance contest for a chance to win prizes. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar throughout evening. Tickets: $45, available at all Worcester County Library branches or by calling 410-632-3970.

May 27: Free “Ask A Master

Gardener Clinic”

1-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Master gardeners will be available to help you with your gardening questions. Please put your plant damage sample in a plastic bag and label the bag with your name and phone number. If your questions cannot be answered at the time of submittal, it will be reserved and someone will get back to you at a later date.

May 28: 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.

May 28: 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.

May 29: 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.

May 30-June 1: Treasures Of

The Earth, Gem, Mineral

And 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. Cost: $5, adults. Children 16 and under free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, www.treasuresoftheearth.com or email [email protected]

May 30: KC Bingo

5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Knights of Columbus Council #9053 Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., (behind St. Luke’s Church) O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more info, 410-524-7994.

May 31: Church Rummage Sale

7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., O.C.

May 31: Keenwick Sound HOA

$6 Everything Sale

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Keenwick Sound Club-house, Rte. 54 at River Run. Factory direct K&J jewelry, accessories and more all for $6. More than 1,000 items on sale. Save up to 80%.

June 1: Free Fishing Class

1:30-3 p.m., Ake Marine, Sunset Ave., West O.C. Sponsored by the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association. Open to ages 6-16. Beverage and snack provided. For more information or to pre-register your child, www.mssa.net.

June 3: Free “Ask A Master

Gardener Clinic”

1-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Master gardeners will be available to help you with your gardening questions. Please put your plant damage sample in a plastic bag and label the bag with your name and phone number. If your questions cannot be answered at the time of submittal, it will be reserved and someone will get back to you at a later date.

June 4: 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.

June 4: 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.

June 5: 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.

June 7: Sons Of The American Legion

Annual Chicken Barbecue

Noon-until, American Legion Post, Berlin. Half chicken with one side, chips and roll. Cost: $8. For more information, 443-944-4799.

June 10: Free “Ask A Master

Gardener Clinic”

1-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Master gardeners will be available to help you with your gardening questions. Please put your plant damage sample in a plastic bag and label the bag with your name and phone number. If your questions cannot be answered at the time of submittal, it will be reserved and someone will get back to you at a later date.

June 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.

June 11: 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.

June 12: OP Garden Club Annual

Garden Tour

9 a.m.-noon. Registration for the eight-garden tour will be at the new Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Following the tour, there will be a luncheon at the club at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $10, tour only; $24, tour and lunch. For more information or reservations, 410-208-3032.

June 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.