Things To Do Around Town

Every Saturday:

Weekly Farmers Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.

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 Center. Women are invited to learn the craft of a capella singing under the direction 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.

Every Monday:

Berlin TOPS Meeting

5-6:30 p.m., Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 733 Healthway Drive. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. For more info, 410-251-2083.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting

5:30-7 p.m., Worcester Co. Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For more info email [email protected].

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 2nd & 4th Wednesday,

September-May: MOPS Meeting

9:15 a.m., The Community Church, Ocean Pines. MOPS is focused on building a community of moms that meet to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. Free childcare so come and enjoy a mommy’s play date. For more information visit, www-.facebook.com/-groups/MOPSccop.

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 household items.

Every Thursday:

Beach Singles 45+ Happy Hour

4 p.m., Harpoon Hanna’s. For more information, 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or 302-541-4642.

Dec. 19: “Vanishing Ocean City”

By Bunk Mann Book Signing

3-5 p.m., Dazzle, Manklin Station, South Gate, Ocean Pines. Refresh-ments will be served.

Dec. 19: KC Bingo

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

Dec. 20: Prayer Breakfast Benefit

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville. Proceeds benefit Tynise Bowen and family. Guest speakers, praise dancers, singers, spoken word and more. Cost: $10, adults; $5, chidlren. For tickets, 443-880-4658.

Dec. 20: Parents’ Time Out

1-4 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin. Open to ages pre-k through grade 3. Parents can take time for themselves while children enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of activities, games and crafts. Free of charge. To register your child, 443-614-3870.

Dec. 20: AYCE Spagetti Dinner With A Visit From Santa

Dinner, 4-7 p.m. (or until sold out) with Santa visiting, 5-7 p.m.; Berlin Fire Hall. To benefit the Berlin Fire Cadet program. All-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, bread and more. Cost: $7, adults; $4, kids 10 and under.

Dec. 21: Democratic Women’s

Club Sharing Sunday

1-3 p.m., South Fire Station, Ocean Parkway, South Gate, Ocean Pines. Collecting non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products to be shared with a local food ministry. For more information, 410-641-8553.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

7 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin. Special service to include children’s nativity pageant involving all children (no rehearsal needed). Worship, Christmas carols and Holy Communion. For more information, 410-641-2186.

Dec. 28: Retirement Celebration

For Pastor Ayres

Following the 11 a.m. service at 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Pastor Alex Ayres will be retiring after 14 years of service to the church and the community. Following the celebration luncheon at 1:30 p.m., there will be a time of remembering, gifting and fellowship held in the sanctuary. All are welcome.

Jan. 2: KC Bingo

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

Jan. 7: 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.

Jan. 7: 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.

Jan. 8: 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 info, 410-289-3166.

Jan. 9: KC Bingo

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

Jan. 9: Star Charities

Beef & Beer Fundraiser

5-9 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center. To benefit the Wounded Soliders of Maryland. All-you-can-eat beef dinner by Monty Jones of the Lazy River Saloon. Two live bands, Backbay Strummers and Still Rockin’ with emcee Irv Brumbly. Door prizes, live auction, 50/50 raffle and special guest speaker. Cost: $26, ticket. For more information, 410-208-0430 or 410-641-7667.

Jan. 14: 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.

Jan. 14: 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.

Jan. 15: 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 info, 410-289-3166.

Jan. 18: AYCE Breakfast Buffet

7:30-11:30 a.m. (or until sold out), Berlin Fire Hall. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $9, adults; $7, carry-outs and children ages 5-12 years, $5. Children under 5 eat free.

Jan. 16: KC Bingo

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

Jan. 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.