Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet
10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 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. 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: Summer Worship
8:30 a.m.: Casual Service, Shenanigan’s Porch at 4th Street and the Boardwalk (weather permitting); 10 a.m.: Traditional Service, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. Nursery available as needed. 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. Donation drop-off room open 24 hours a day (some restrictions apply). 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.
June 10: Crab Cake Dinner
4-7 p.m. Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 North Main St., Berlin. Single crab cake sandwich, green beans, seasoned baked potato. Cost: $10. Carry-outs available. Bake sale table. 410-641-1137.
June 11: Ocean Pines Angler Club Meeting
9:30 a.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Speaker: Barry Cohen, vice flotilla commander and staff officer for public education for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary who is also qualified as an instructor and vessel safety examiner. Learn about USCG Rescue 21 Satellite operations, hypothermia issues and activities related to recreational boating safety. All are welcome 410-641-7662.
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. Registrationby June 8: 410-641-6517; [email protected].
June 13: Friends Of The Ocean Pines Library
10 a.m. Membership meeting at the library. Speaker: Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital & Health System. Brief overview of health care in the community and the hospital’s initiatives to keep community healthy. Learn what the friends have done for the library. Fall membership meeting will be Oct. 17, the third Monday of the month instead of the usual second Monday of the month. Refreshments will be available at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. 410-208-3032.
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].
June 15: Worcester Parkinson’s Support Group
2:30-4 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Guest speaker: Becky Dunlop, associate director of Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center. She will speak at 6 p.m. at the organizational meeting of the Young Onset Parkinson’s group, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave., Salisbury. No reservation needed for either meeting. 410-208-3132.
June 15: Sunset Cruise And Pizza Party
7-9 p.m. Judith M. sailing from Bahia Marina (Fish Tales). Benefits the Message of Hope Cancer Fund. Cost: $30. For tickets, call Debbie at 410-991-2848.
June 18: Chicken Barbecue
11 a.m.-until gone. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin. Half barbecued chicken and roll, $8/person. Sponsored by St. Paul United Methodist Church Men’s Ministry. 443-880-4746.
June 18: Germantown School Community Heritage Center
11 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain date: June 25). 10223 Trappe Rd., Berlin. A day of fun and to raise awareness of the school and its historical significance. Free event, everyone welcome, numerous activities, including Worcester County Sheriff’s Department dog show; Berlin Fire Department truck display; Department of Natural Resources Scales & Tails program; puppet show; moon ride; train and horse rides; health information; and free food. 410-641-0638.
June 18: Teach A Kid To Fish
9:30-10:30 a.m. Hosted by Ocean Pines Anglers Club. South Gate Pond near the Sports Core pool. Kids of all ages are invited to “test the waters” and learn fishing skills and techniques with the members of the club. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to assist their children and pass on their love of the sport. Please bring your own rod. Bait will be provided. Several stations will provide information about fishing, and club members will demonstrate lure selection, knot tying, fish identification and casting. After the event, a drawing will be held for a new rod and reel. Bring a water bottle and bug spray. Event is free, no pre-registration required. 410-208-2855.
June 18: Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Flag Day Ceremony
10 a.m. 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City. Second floor of the hall. Open to the public. Boy Scouts of Troop #225 will present all 11 United States flags, and the history of the flags will be read. 410-208-6414.
June 19: Father’s Day Worship Service
11:15 a.m. Special music by Rhonda Farmer. Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Rd., Powellville. 443-880-8804.
June 21: 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 KY West on 54th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, for food and drink specials, raffles, games, prizes and phun. E-mail: [email protected].
June 21: American Library Notable Books Discussion
1-3 p.m. Sponsor: AAUW Coastal Georgetown. Selbyville Public Library. Discussion of Narrow Road to the Deep North: A Novel by Richard Flanagan. Australian beaches, Burmese jungles, love and death permeate a story of World War II POW. All readers are welcome. 302-436-2981.
June 22-26: Revival Services
6:30 p.m. June 22: Music by The Baptist Boys, message by Rev. Dean Perdue. June 23: Music by The Kings Ambassadors, message by Rev. Jack Savage. June 24: Music by David Morgan, message by Pastor Jim Lecates. June 25: Mu-sic by The Homeland Singers, message by Rev. Paul Klaverweiden. Hot dog and hamburger platters, homemade ice cream on sale beginning at 4 p.m. June 26: Music by The Murray Family, message by Rev. Paul Sherwood. Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Rd., Powellville. 443-880-8804.
June 25: Cornhole Tournament
American Legion Auxiliary #123, Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin. Registration is $10, starts at 10 a.m., games begin at 11 a.m. Teams are luck of the draw. Cash prizes for first- and second-place winners. Food and drinks available for purchase. Auctions and raffles throughout the day. Players needed. One hundred percent of proceeds benefits scholarship program. 410-641-3760.
June 25: Community Shredding Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines branch, 11107 Cathell Rd., Berlin. AARP Maryland hosting this free shredding event. Bring a canned good for two local food banks. Limit six boxes for shredding.
July 9: Summer Pancake Breakfast
8-11 a.m. Kiwanis annual event. Ocean Pines Community Center. Proceeds benefit local youth. Pancakes, sausages, fruit cup, coffee or tea. Adults: $5; under 12: $3; under 5: free. Tickets can be purchased in advance from members or by calling 410-208-6719 or at the door. Carry-out available.
Aug. 12-14: 6th Annual Art In Nature Photo Festival
Hosted by the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, 909 South Schumaker Dr., Salisbury. Enter professional, amateur or youth division photographs in any or all of the six categories: Birds; plants and animals other than birds; landscape/scenery; black and white; and nature macro/micro photos; smart device. Visit www.-wardmuseum.org for updated lecture, seminar and workshop information, prize information, competition rules and entry form. During the event, enjoy viewing Living Landscapes: The Photography of Cam Miller in the Welcome Gallery. Miller is the 2015 grand champion. Open to the public for competition and viewing. 410-742-4988.
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.
- Atlantic General Hospital hosts free monthly hypertension clinics on the first Monday of every month at the Apple Discount Drugs in Berlin, 10 a.m.-noon; Happy Harry’s in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. On the first Tuesday of every month at the Rite Aid in Selbyville, 10 a.m.-noon. Rite Aid located in Ocean Pines, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 410-641-9268.
- Ocean City Beach Singles, a social group for singles 45 and over, meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. for a pot luck dinner in West Fenwick, Del., to plan activities. Call Pat at 410-629-1444.
- The Polish American Club of Delmarva meets the second Wednesday of every month, except June, July and August, at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 7 p.m. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. 410-524-4608.