Things To Do Around Town

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 Through October:

Historic St. Martin’s Church

Museum Open

1-4 p.m., 11413 Worcester Hwy., Showell. For more info, 410-251-2849.

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 directions 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.

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 info, 410-213-0243.

Every Wednesday: TOPS Meeting

3:30-4:30 p.m., Ocean City Library. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyles. For more info, 302-436-3682.

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 toagher 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 small household items.

Beginning Now Through Oct. 31:

Delmarva Needle Art Show

& Competition

Julia A. Purnell Museum, Snow Hill. View works by needle artist from the region. Needle art of all types including quilting, embroidery, counted cross-stitch, crochet, doll making, lace, ap-plique, weaving, textile collage and fashion design. For more information, 410-632-0515 or email [email protected]

Now Through Nov. 23,

Saturdays & Sundays:

Airport Breakfast Fundraiser

9 a.m.-1 p.m., OC Municipal Airport. To benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial. Eggs, bacon, sausage, scrapple and coffee. $7, suggested donation. For more information, 410-726-7207.

Sept. 26-28: Treasures Of The Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Friday: Noon-6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Sterling silver, 14K gold, classic and handmade jewelry. Stones, beads, pearls, minerals specimens, crystals and more. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs. Admis-sion: $5, adults; ages 16 and under free when accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.treasuresoftheearth.com or email [email protected].

Sept. 26: 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.

Sept. 27: Yard Sale

7 a.m.-noon, Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th St. & Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-723-1973.

Sept. 27: Rummage Sale

7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., O.C.

Sept. 27: 2nd Annual Fall Festival

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Holly Center, 926 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury. Sponsored by the Holly Center Auxiliary.

Sept. 27: Smithsonian Magazine

Museum Day Live!

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Visit www.Smithson-ian.com/museumdaylive to download a free ticket for admission. For more information, 410-289-4991.

Sept. 27: Friends Of The National

Ataxia Foundation Vera Bradley

& Longaberger Bingo Fundraiser

5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Berlin Fire Company, 214 N. Main St., Berlin. All proceeds benefit the National Ataxia Foundation’s re-search to find a cure for this rare progressive neurological condition. Cost: $20, ticket and can be purchased in advance. Chinese auction, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and Coach handbag and wallet raffle. Food and beverages available for purchase. For more information or tickets, 410-251-2777. Please leave your name, phone number and the number of tickets.

Sept. 27: The Good, The Sad

& The Ugly Western Take-Off

Library Fundraiser

6 p.m., Delmar Fire Hall. To benefit the Delmar Public Library Building Cam-paign. “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly” is a western mystery take-off of the TV series Gunsmoke, The Big Val-ley and Dr. Quinn. Cost: $35, includes dinner buffet. Tickets available at the Delmar Public Library, 101 N. Bi State Blvd., Delmar, Del or visit delmarpubliclibrary.org.

Sept. 28: KC Breakfast

8:30-11:30 a.m., Knights Of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Served with coffee and juice. Cost: $9, adults; children 8 and under, $4.

Sept. 28: Democratic Women’s Club

Capture The Flag

1 p.m., Ocean Pines Country Club. To benefit the future endeavors of the Democratic Women’s Club of Worces-ter County. Socializing, games, fun and light fare food. Prizes awarded to all who play. For reservations, 302-988-1268 or 410-600-0468.

Sept. 28: Pet Blessing

3:30 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Rte 611 & Snug Harbor Rd., near Frontier Town, West O.C. This blessing conducted in the remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. Pets should be leashed, crated or otherwise under their owners’ control. For more info, 410-641-2186.

Sept. 30: Free “Ask A Master

Gardener Clinic”

1-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Master gardeners will be available to help you with your gardening questions. Please put your plant damage sample in a plastic bag and label the bag with your name and phone number. If your questions cannot be answered at the time of submittal, it will be reserved and someone will get back to you at a later date.

Oct. 1: 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.

Oct. 1: 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.

Oct. 2: OP Women’s Club Meeting

10 a.m., Ocean Pines Community Cen-ter, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Mary Hender-son, the Worcester Co. Coordinator for Women Supporting Women will be the featured speaker. Light refreshments, 50/50 raffle. For more information, 410-208-9326.

Oct. 2: 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 information, 410-289-3166.

Oct. 3: AARP “55 Alive”

Safe Driving Program

Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chapter of the AARP. Several auto insurance companies offer a 3-year discount for taking the course. Fee is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. To sign-up for this class or future classes, 410-641-6278. Location and additional details will be disclosed when you call.

Oct. 3: 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.

Oct. 3: Annual Family Fall Festival

3:30-6:30 p.m., Most Blessed Sacra-ment Catholic School, Racetrack Rd.,  Berlin. Hosted by the Home School Association. Kid friendly items, crafts, clothes and games with free admission. No silly string please. Kid friendly vendors being sought. Rent 10’x10’ spaces during the festival for a $50 tax de-ductible donation. Donate two or more new packaged items to the kids Chin-ese auction and the rental fee is only $25. For more information on how to become a vendor, 410-208-1600 or visit www.mostblessedsacramentschool.com.

Oct. 3: Yom Kippur Service

8 p.m., Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Wor-cester Hwy., Berlin. Guest tickets available by calling 410-641-4311. For more information, www.templebatyamoc.org.

Oct. 4: Yom Kippur Service

10 a.m., Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Wor-cester Hwy., Berlin. Guest tickets available by calling 410-641-4311. For more information,www.templebatyamoc.org.

Oct. 4: Judy Boggs’ Town Meeting

10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. Updates on the construction and potential construction on Rte. 589. Guest speakers, Fawn and Ryan Mete, of the Worcester County Summer Internship Program, “Step Up”. “Step Up” provides internships for county students who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering or math fields.

Oct. 4: Blessing Of The Animals

1 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, Coastal Hwy. & 100th St., O.C. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners control. Any size, shap or type of pet welcome. For more information, 410-723-1973.

Oct. 7: LAOH 8th Annual Card Party

Doors open, 10:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s Catholic Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., O.C. Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians with all proceeds benefitting LAOH charities. Parties of 4 should bring thier own card tables by 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6. Tables will be available for larger parties. For non-card players, tables will be available for lunch only. Doors prizes, Chinese auction, baskets of cheer and raffles. Cost: $22, ticket includes full buffet lunch, desserts and beverages (coffee, tea, soda). For tickets, 443-614-5221 or 302-988-1498.

Oct. 8: District 38 MD Senatorial

Candidates Forum

5-7 p.m., MAC Senior Center, 41st St., adjacent to the Convention Center. OC AARP will hot a discussion with Jim Mathias and Mike McDermott. Seating is limited to District 38 registered voters.

Oct. 8: 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.

Oct. 8: 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.

Oct. 9: OC AARP Meeting

9:30 a.m., MAC Senior Center, 41st St., adjacent to the Convention Center. Featured speaker will be Bunk Mann discussing and signing his new book “Vanishing Ocean City.” Travel opportunities for 2015 will be highlighted. All persons age 50 and over are welcome. For more information visit aarp1917.org or call 410-352-5748.

Oct. 9: OP Garden Club Meeting

10 a.m., Assateague Room, Ocean Pines Community Center. There will be a plant and recipe swap. For more information, 410-208-3470.

Oct. 9: Parish At The Beach

Golf Open

Registration at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m.; Bayside Resort Golf Club. Ban-quet, awards and auction will follow. Cost: $100, golfers; youth 18 and under, $50. Includes goodie bag, range balls, 18 holes of golf, cart, banquet and awards. For more information or a registration form, 410-250-0300.

Oct. 9: 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 information, 410-289-3166.

Oct. 10: Crab Cake Dinner

4-7 p.m., Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. Crab cake sandwich with two sides and a drink. Cost: $10. Carry-outs and bake sale table also available. This will be the final crab cake dinner of 2014. For more information, 410-641-1137.

Oct. 10: 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.

Oct. 11: Crab & Chicken Feast

2:30-5:30 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th St. & Coastal Hwy., O.C. Feast includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, cole slaw, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Bring your own wine or beer, no liquor please. And bring your own mallets. Cost: $30, person (over 8 years old ) and $15, for those younger. Tickets are limited. For more info, 410-723-1973.

Oct. 11: Longaberger, Vera Bradley

& Cash Bingo

5:30 p.m., doors open; games begin at 7 p.m., Willards Lions Club, Main St., Willards. To benefit the Ladies Auxiliary. Baskets and handbags will be filled. Cost: 20 games for $20, in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets available online at www.willards-fire.com or by calling 410-726-1583 or 410-835-2285.

Oct. 11-12: OP 50+ Mixed “The Shore Place To Be” Tennis Tournament

8 a.m., Manklin Meadows Racquet Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Rd., Ocean Pines. Max of 24 teams. Eligibility APTA Members or $20 temporary membership. Rules are regular APTA rules apply. Fee is $50 per person, includes welcome breakfast, lunch, buffet dinner, Gatorade, water favors, balls and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. To register, email [email protected].