Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet
10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.
Every Friday: FORGE Youth Ministries
6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville. Fellowship, fun and a rewarding learning experience for children. Visit www.theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.
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. 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. 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. 410-289-7430.
Every Sunday: Morning Worship
8 a.m. and 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. 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. 302-645-5791 or visit www.orthodoxdelmar.org.
Every Monday: 50+ Christian Social Club
6:30-8 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., corner of Snug Harbor Road and Route 611, Berlin. Socialization, games, friendship, activities, prayer. 410-629-9986.
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. 410-641-6876.
Open Monday-Saturday: Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin Shopping Center. All profits go to the hospital to support patient care services, new technology and education and to benefit the community. 410-629-1447.
Open Monday-Saturday: Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop
10 a.m.-2 p.m., AUMC, 105 4th Street, O.C. 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 Route 50, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd., #7, Berlin. Proceeds benefit Coastal Hospice at the Ocean Residence. 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. 443-513-0114.
Every Monday: Berlin TOPS Meeting
5-6:30 p.m., Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 733 Healthway Dr. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-251-2083.
Every Tuesday: Prayer Hour
8:30-9:30 a.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville, Del. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer. 302-519-3867.
Every 2nd Tuesday: Worcester County Parkinson’s Support Group
2:30-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library. Speakers, exercises, discussions of current medications and new sources of help. 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; [email protected].
Every Wednesday: Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Meeting
6 p.m., Captain’s Table Restaurant, in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, O.C.
Every 2nd And 4th Wednesday: MOPS, Mothers Of Preschoolers Meeting
9:15 a.m., Community Church, Ocean Pines. Free child care so enjoy a mommy’s play date. Visit www. facebook.com/groups/MOPSccop.
Every 2nd Wednesday: Polish American Club
Meets at Columbus Hall, 2-4 p.m. Join the group if you are of Polish or Slavic descent. Helen Sobkowiak, 410-723-2639; Georgia Winecki, 410-524-0521.
Open Wednesday-Saturday: Used To Be Mine Thrift Shop
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Supporting Diakonia. Located at the intersection of Route 611 and Sunset Avenue. 410-213-0243.
Open Wednesday-Saturday: Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Church at Ocean Pines, Route 589 and Racetrack Road, Berlin. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and household items.
Every Thursday: Bingo
American Legion Post 166. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic beverages available. Open to the public. 410-289-3166.
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. 410-524-7474.
Every Thursday: Beach Singles 45+ Happy Hour
4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., O.C. 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649.
Every 3rd Thursday: Pine’eer Craft Club Meeting
9:45 a.m., refreshments followed by business meeting and a craft of the month; Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines.
Every Friday: Forge Youth Meeting
6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville, Del. Something fun and positive for children to do on Friday nights. A small meal is provided and parental attendance is not required. 443-366-2813 ot visit www.theodysseychurch.com.
Now Through June 23: Art Classes And Exhibits
Art Institute & Gallery, 212 West Main St., Suite 101, Salisbury. Classes include figure drawing, handmade books, carved wooden birds, Zen and Zines, landscapes in oil, folded and accordion books, Ale and Art, home school art days, watercolor/sketch journals for teens, drawing comics for teens and programs for children. 410-546-4748, www.aiandg.org.
May 13: Knights Of Columbus Bingo
Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6:30 p.m. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy. (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994.
May 13: Crab Cake Dinner
4-7 p.m. Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 North Main St., Berlin. Includes single crab cake sandwich with green beans, seasoned baked potato. Cost: $10. Carry-outs and bake sale table available. 410-641-1137.
May 13-14: Big Yard And Bake Sale
8 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church parking lot, 33384 Mackenzie Way, Lewes, Del. (off Plantation Road). Look for the gold dome. Light lunch fare available. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s Church. Rain dates: May 20-21. 302-436-4029.
May 13, May 20: Indoor Pickleball Clinics
2:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Beginner and advanced two-week Friday clinics. Learn to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Great for teens to seniors. No racquet, sports experience required. Ocean Pines Community Center registration required. White Horse Park, Ocean Pines. www.oceanpines.-org. 410-641-7052.
May 14: Spring Fling Family Fun Day
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary hosting event at Station 5, Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fun activities, fire truck rides, face painting, games, prizes, raffles, cake walk, bake sale, good food.
May 14: Ocean Pines Anglers Club
9:30 a.m. Meeting in the Ocean Pines Library. Speaker will be new Maryland Coastal Bays Executive Director Frank Piorko, He has spent the past 25 years with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the last six years as director of the Division of Watershed Stewardship. He will discuss plans for and the future of the local coastal bays. All are welcome. 410-641-7662.
May 14: Yard Sale
7 a.m.-until. Willards Fire Hall. Benefits Willards Ladies Auxiliary. Breakfast sandwiches and lunch served, chicken salad sandwiches, soup, baked goods, homemade ice cream. Fee: $10 per table. 410-726-1583, 410-835-2285.
May 14: Pig Pickin’ And Clam Bake
4-10 p.m. Berlin Fire Company. Cost: $30 includes unlimited pork barbecue, clams, five beer tickets. Chinese auction, raffles, casino games. Live music by Tranzfusion, 6-9 p.m. Proceeds go for funding of a truck for the fire company. Tickets available at Berlin Fire Company and www.berlinfire.com.
May 15: Democratic Women’s Club Of Worcester County Food Drive
1-3 p.m. Collection of non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products at the South Fire Station, located on Ocean Parkway (South Gate). Supplies will be shared with a local food ministry. 410-641-8553.
May 15: Historic St. Martins Church Cultural Series
3 p.m. Poet, dramatist and biographer Daniel Mark Epstein will be reading from his most recent book of poetry. Event is free. Ample complimentary parking. 11413 Old Worcester Hwy., Showell. 410-251-2849.
May 15: Praise Concert
6:30 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m. Come Holy Spirit-Pentecost Sunday featuring The DeSciples. First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave. [email protected].
May 15: Ocean Pines Boat Club Spring Fling
Golden Sands Condominiums, 10900 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 22nd floor overlooking the ocean. Cost: $35 ($38 for non-members). 6-7 p.m.: Cocktails; 7-10 p.m.: buffet dinner and dancing. Bob Hughes will provide music. Everyone is welcome. 410-641-6139 for tickets no later than May 9.
May 16: Democratic Women’s Club Of Worcester County Meeting
Associate Professor Diana Wagner from Salisbury University will be the speaker. She will speak about the Holocaust and the Jewish Resistance. DWC meetings are held the third Monday of each month, Ocean Pines Community Center. Coffee and conversation at 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. meeting. All are welcome. 410-208-2969.
May 17: Women’s Meet And Greet
The Worcester County Commission for Women and the Friends of the Commission will meet from 5-7 pm., Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cath-ell Rd. All women are invited to learn about the commissions’ initiatives. Light refreshments will be served. 410-208-2569, 410-707-6521.
May 17: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166
6 p.m.: Social hour; 7 p.m.: Monthly meeting (third Tuesday of each month). American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 23rd Street, Ocean City. Current members and those interested in becoming a member are encouraged to attend.
May 18: Spring Flower Show, Salisbury
2-5 p.m. Town and Country Garden Club of Salisbury, “Let’s Go To Rio-Summer Olympics 2016,” Christ United Methodist Church, Salisbury. Free. Open to the public. Divisions in design and horticulture. 410-430-1081.
May 19, June 1: Tot Story And Art
Art Institute and Gallery, 212 West Main St., Suite 101, Salisbury. 10-11 a.m. $5 family, free for members. Read a book and engage in art related to the story. registration not required. www.aiandg.org.
May 21: Chicken Barbecue
11 a.m.-until. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin. Half barbecue chicken and roll: $8. 443-880-4746.
May 21: Whispering Woods Yard Sale
8 a.m.-noon. Rain or shine. West Ocean City, Route 50 to south on Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway) to right at community entrance. Look for sings. 410-382-2661.
May 21: National Safe Boating Week Event
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) will sponsor a kick-off event at the West Ocean City commercial channel public ramp. Includes free vessel inspections; tours of the USCG, Ocean City Fire Department and MNRP boats; exhibits on marine safety; and a special group photo of everyone wearing a life jacket to be included in attempt to break Guinness Book of Records. Formal ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Refreshments available. Bring your life jacket. 215-806-4620.
May 21: Kiwanis Club Hot Dog Team
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Hot Dog Team will be selling food and drinks at the West Ocean City Public Boat Ramp at Sunset Avenue, 9 a.m.-noon, for the kick-off of National Boat Safety Week. 410-641-7330.
May 21: American Legion Southern Chicken BBQ
11:30 a.m.-til. American Legion Post 123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd. next to Rite Aid, Berlin. Half-chicken, two sides with roll: $9. Drinks $1. Public welcome. 410-289-3166.
May 21: SERVEFEST, One-Day Yearly Outreach
Volunteers needed to meet at 8 a.m. (rain date June 18) at The Worship Center, 10736 Ocean Gateway (next to Casual Designs on Route 50), Berlin. Event is designed to serve the Berlin community. Areas of need include widows, orphans/fatherless, poor/needy, oppressed/sick and imprisoned. Accepting requests from residents within a 10-mile radius of The Worship Center. If you have a need or know someone with a need and would like to be considered as a SERVEFEST outreach recipient, send request by May 7 to Jennifer Mitchell, 410-603-3628, email [email protected] or visit https://sites.google.com/site/servefest2013/.
May 22: Fired Chicken Carry-Out
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Half-chicken (four pieces): $8; full chicken (eight pieces): $12. Bake table available. For pre-made carry-outs, call 443-235-2926.