Things To Do Around Town

Things To Do Around Town
Thngs to do

Every 1st Friday:

Star Charities Volunteers Meet

10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.

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 Saturday: Morning Worship

Year round, 10 a.m., Bible study; 11 a.m., worship, Ocean City 7th Day Adventist Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy., (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) O.C. For more information, 443-397-4005.

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 Sunday: Divine Liturgy

9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, 33384 MacKenzie Way, Lewes. Visitors always welcome. All services in English. For more info, 302-645-5791 or visit www.orthodoxdelmar.org.

Every Monday: 50+ Christian Social Club

6:30 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., (Rte. 611), Berlin. Get together with 50+ year olds for prayer, encouragment, share joys and concerns, play board games, go for walks, bike rides and more. For more information, 410-641-2186, bethanyinberlin.com or email: [email protected].

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 information, 410-289-7430.

Open Monday-Saturday:

Hospice Thrift Shop

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Berlin Shopping Center, just off Rte. 50, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd # 7, Berlin. Proceeds benefit Coastal Hospice at the Ocean Residence. For more info, 410-641-1132.

Open Monday-Saturday: Shirley Grace

Pregnancy Center Thrift Shop

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bank Plaza, 34407 Dupont Blvd., Unit 3. Frankford, Del. All proceeds benefit the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center. For more information, 443-513-0114.

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 life-style. For more info, 410-251-2083.

Every 2nd Tuesday: Worcester Co.

Parkinson’s Support Group

2:30-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library. Speakers, exercises, discussions of current medications and new sources of help. For more info, 410-208-3132.

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 information, [email protected].

Every Wednesday: Ocean City/Berlin

Rotary Club Meeting

6 p.m., Captain’s Table Restaurant, in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th St. & the Boardwalk, O.C.

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday: MOPS,

Mothers Of Preschoolers Meeting

9:15 a.m., Community Church, Ocean Pines. Free childcare so enjoy a mommy’s play date. For more information visit, www. face-book.com/groups/MOPSccop.

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.

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: Chair Aerobics

1-2 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Free will offering. For more information, 410-524-7474.

Every Thursday:

Beach Singles 45+ Happy Hour

4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649.

Dec. 11: Knights Of Columbus Bingo

Doors open 5 p.m.; games begin 6:30 p.m.; Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.

Dec. 11: Worcester County Health Dept.

Open House

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Worcester County Health Department, 8545 Newark Rd., Newark. Tours of the facility, food, live music, Selling soaps and Poinsettias.

Dec. 12: Breakfast With Santa,

Kelsey’s Pancake Breakfast

For Believe In Tomorrow’s Prom Queen

8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway, O.C. Unlimited pancakes, drinks, sausage and a photo with Santa. Every child attending will have a chance to win a bike. 50/50 Christmas raffle and children’s crafts and activities. For more information or to purchase tickets, 410-723-2842 or 301-751-1066.

Dec. 12: Holiday Craft & Vendor Show

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bishopville Fire House, Bishopville. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop #173. Crafters, direct sales, consultants, book authors, Chinese auction and breakfast served until noon. Santa will visit also.

Dec. 12: Breakfast With Santa

8-10 a.m., Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Rd., Powellville, Md. All proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Breakfast will include sausage, bacon, cream chipped beef, scrapple, eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. Children up to age 10 are free. Ages 11 to adult, $8. For more information, 443-880-8804.

Dec. 12: OP Anglers Meeting

9:30 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. Featured speaker will be David Blazer, former Executive Director of the Maryland Coastal Bays National Estuary Program and most recently Deputy Director of Harbor Development for the Maryland Port Administration, who was just appointed at the new Maryland Department of Natural Resources Director of Fisheries. Attendees are reminded to bring a food item or cash which will be donated to Diakonia Shelter in West O.C.

Dec. 12: Winter Waterman’s Festival

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum, 2 Market Street, Pocomoke. Family-friendly event celebrates the tradition and heritage of working watermen on the Chesapeake Bay. Special admission, $5, adults; $2, children and members are free. Oyster shucking, crab picking and decoy carving demonstrations. Sample local food, including seafood and Smith Island cake, Maryland’s state dessert. For more information visit DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org.

Dec. 12: Christmas Concert & Hymn Sing

Concert begins at 3 p.m. with dinner around 5 p.m.; Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. All proceeds benefit the pipe organ fund. Concert featuring organist and pianist, Ty N. Thompson and Jeff Thompson also the Stevenson UMC HAndbell Choir. Love offering will be taken for the concert. Dinner will be $15, for adults; $5 ages under 8 and will include holiday pork, green beans, mashed potatoes, bread and beverages.

Dec. 13: Christmas Cantata

4 p.m., All Hallows Episcopal Church, Church & Market St., Snow Hill. Traditional service will also feature a cantata “I Hear the Prophet Callin” sung by the Makemie Memorial Chancel Choir and community singers from local churches. Service will also include the reading of scripture and the singing of carols. Love offering will be taken and donated to the benevolent fund of Snow Hill Ministerial Association. Reception to follow service in the social hall. All are welcome.

Dec. 13: AYCE Breakfast Buffet

7:30-10:30 (or sold out), Berlin Fire Hall. Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon sausage, hash browns, waffles, biscuits, cereal, coffee, milk & juice. Cost: $9, adults; $7 carry-outs. Children 5-12 years old, $5. Children under 5 eat free.

Dec. 15: Genealogy Group Walk-In

Discussion

10:30 a.m.-noon, Ocean Pines Library. Everyone welcome from beginning researchers to experienced genealogists. Bring questions or what you know and prepare to share. Moderated by Tom Dempsey, past Vice President, SCGS, and life-long researcher.

Dec. 16: Bingo

5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., 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. 16: Delmarva Hand Dancing

5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jordan’s Roof-top), 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. For more information, 302-200-3262.

Dec. 16: The Journey-Historical

& Biblical Odyssey

6:30 p.m., Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Ln., Selbyville, Del. Study the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem prior to the birth of Jesus. For more information, 302-519-3867.

Dec. 17: “Celebrating Our Successes”

Worcester Co. Tea Party Christmas Party

Doors open 6:30 p.m., ; meeting begins at 7 p.m.; Worcester Co. Library-Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Featured speaker will be Pastor John Abent, Faith Baptist Church, Berlin. Free and open to the public. Bring dessert to share and canned food for the local food pantry. For more information, [email protected] or visit www.worcestercountyteaparty.com or call 443-614-7214.

Dec. 17: Legion Bingo

Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 6:30 p.m.; American Legion Post 166, 24th St. & Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Food and drink available. For more info, 410-289-3166.

Dec. 18: Knights Of Columbus Bingo

Doors open 5 p.m.; games begin 6:30 p.m.; Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.