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 Luth-eran 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 acapella 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 Monday June-September: Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum
1-4 p.m., 11413 Worcester Hwy., Showell. 410-251-2849.
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 Wednesday: Bible Study And Fellowship
6:30 p.m. The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville, Del. Study topics in a series format. www.theodysseychurch.com.
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 20-21: Yard Sale
7 a.m.-2 p.m. Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Rd. Breakfast, lunch, si-lent auction, baked goods, housewares, furniture, garden supplies, clothing. Really cheap prices. 410-208-1233.
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 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.
May 22: Knights Of Columbus AYCE Breakfast
8-11:30 a.m., Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church, O.C. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $10, adults; $6, per child, 8 and under. 410-524-7994.
May 22: Fellowship Cookout
10 a.m. Meet Team Odyssey and enjoy a free fellowship cookout following regular 10 a.m. service. All are welcome. www.theodysseychurch.com, 302-519-3867.
May 23: Delmarva Acapella Chorus Guest Night
For ladies who love to sing. 7-9 p.m. Assateague Room, Ocean Pines Community Center. 301-325-0113.
May 25: Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim Team
Guest Bartending Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City. All monies received will benefit Atlantic General Hospital’s 2017 Penguin Swim. Free admission, happy hour drinks and food prices, prize raffles, 50/50, music by Tommy Burdette and the Riffshakers. Guest bartenders include Tammy Patrick, AGH; JL Cropper, AGH; Michael Cyle, AGH; Ginger Fleming, OP Chamber; Tana Martin, Tana Martin Yoga; Maggie Miller, RR #44; and John Worthington, RR #44.
May 25: Ocean City Parrothead Club Social
6-8 p.m. All current members and anyone interested in becoming a member are invited to join the group at Guido’s Burritos on 33rd Street and Coastal Highway for food and drink specials, raffles, games, prizes and phun. Email [email protected] for more information.
May 26: Democratic Club Of Worcester County
6:30 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. After refreshments, Lou Taylor, chief operating officer of the County Board of Education and former principal of Stephen Decatur High School, will speak on the board’s efforts and challenges in maintaining the high ratings of county schools. All Democrats and Independents are welcome.
May 27: Empowered Women Ministries
7 p.m. Hosting Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce monthly empowerment group. Facilitated by trained professionals who have successfully navigated through the healing process and have rebuilt their lives after divorce. Offers safe, non-judgmental atmosphere, confidentiality. Light refreshments, babysitting available. Must pre-register. Free program. New Dimensions Ministries, 1907 Jersey Rd., Salisbury. [email protected].
May 27-28: Spring Musical Comedy
Versakats Inc., an all-volunteer charity performance group, will perform “Rollin’ On The River,” Clarion in Ocean City. Event includes dinner and the musical, which features a lighthearted story with a vary of songs. Tickets: $40. Net proceeds being donated to Coastal Hospice At The Ocean. 410-726-1234. Seating limited. Advance reservations required.
May 29: Oydssey Church Memorial Day Service
Celebrate the holiday and honor veterans with a special service dedicated to them. www.the-odysseychurch.com, 302-519-3867.
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.
June 2: Annual Wine Tasting Luncheon
Women’s Club of Ocean Pines at Harrison’s Harbor Watch located on the Boardwalk at the Inlet in Ocean City. Cost $36 includes lunch and pairing of a wine per course. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Reservations: 410-600-0552 no later than May 26.
June 4: Church Rummage Sale
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave.
June 4: Forge Youth Group Fundraiser
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Yard sale, bake sale, vendors and crafts. Featuring 31, Sentcy, Paparazzi, Pink Zebra, Mary-Kay, Pampered Chef and more. Music and refreshments. All proceeds benefit Forge Youth group community outreach programs. www.theodysseychurch.com, 302-519-3867.
June 4: Girdletree Volunteer Fire Department
Auxiliary Raffle
Only 1,000 tickets to be sold. $5 each or five tickets for $20. First prize: Weber Genesis E-310 three-burner gas grill; second prize: Blackstone four-burner gas griddle. Need not be present to win. Contact an auxiliary member to purchase tickets. Girdletree Cash & Bike Bash. Call Henrietta at 443-783-6620 or 410-632-0678. Leave message.
June 5: Outdoor Service, Fellowship Cook-Out
Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville, Del. Coming back to nature with baptism service outside, free fellowship cookout immediately after. 302-519-3867.
June 11: Empowering Yourself To Tame Worry
And Anxiety
Worcester County Commission for Women. Suddenly Single presentation, Atlantic General HOspital, Conference Room 1, first floor, 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin. 9:15-11:15 a.m. Light refreshments. Free workshop. Space is limited. Registration by June 8: 410-641-6517; [email protected].
June 14, 21, 28, July 5: Knights Of Columbus
Crab Night
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy. (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean CIty. Crabs and shrimp ordered between 9 a.m. and noon on Mondays and Tuesdays. Platters and other food available. Cash bar. Dine between 5 and 7 p.m. 410-524-7994.
June 14: New Organization For Young
Onset Parkinson’s Disease
Organizational meeting. 6 p.m. Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave., Suite 401, Salisbury. Guest speaker will be organizer Becky Dunlop, associate director, Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center. No advance reservations necessary. [email protected].
Ongoing
- Suicide Grievers Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month at Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Quiet listening, caring people, no judgement. 410-629-0164 or visit www.jessespaddle.org.
- Friends of the Ocean Pines Library meets on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the library. Refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. 410-208-4014.
- Women Supporting Women (A Breast Cancer Support Group) meets the third Wednesday of every month at 10026 Old Ocean City Blvd., #4, Berlin, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 410-641-2849.
- The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City breakfast meeting the third Wednesday of each month at Hall’s Restaurant on Coastal Highway in Ocean City at 8 a.m. On other Wednesdays of the month, the club meets at the Ocean Pines Country Club at 8 a.m.
- AARP Ocean City Chapter #1917 meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Northside Park Recreation Center in Ocean City. 410-250-7723.
- Adoptions Together Inc. Support and Education Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul’s Church, Church St., Berlin to discuss adoption issues. Domestic and International adoption families welcome. Child care is available. 410-708-2439.
- The Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in the library. Child care is provided. Invite parents who have children with special needs to attend. 410-352-9959.
- The Women’s Club of Ocean City meets on the second Tuesday of each month, October-May, at the American Legion Hall. 410-213-1146.
- Square Dancing Classes are being offered every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. (all through the winter) at Ocean Pines Community Hall. Lessons for all visitors are always welcome. 410-835-3534.
- Hope For Hepatitis support group meets the second Wednesday each month at the Atlantic General Primary Care Office, 11107 Racetrack Rd. in Ocean Pines, from 7:15-9 p.m. 410-213-1741.