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: 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.
Every Monday:
Berlin Group 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 lifestyle. For more info, 410-251-2083.
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 more info email [email protected].
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.
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 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 household items.
Every Thursday:
Beach Singles 45+ Happy Hour
4 p.m., Harpoon Hanna’s. For more information, 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or 302-541-4642.
Dec. 5: KC Bingo
5 p.m., doors open; games begin 6:30 p.m.; Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coas-tal Hwy., (rear of St. Luke’s Church) O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.
Dec. 5: Festival Of Trees Auction
6-9 p.m., St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish House, 30513 Wash-ington St., Princess Anne. To benefit the Somerset County Historical Society & St. Andrews Somerset Parish. Live auction fo decoated trees and wreaths at 7 p.m. Entertainment by The Burn-ished Brass Quintet. Cost: $15. Cock-tails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. For tickets or more information, 410-651-2238.
Dec. 6: 6th Annual Cookie Walk
8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethany United Meth-odist Church, Rte. 611 & Snug Harbor Rd., West O.C. Delectable assortment of tasty and artfully decorated Christ-mas cookies, hand-made by the United Methodist Women. Cost: $8, pound for cookies; $9, pound for truffles and all can be be packaged with ribbons and bows for giving. For more information, 410-213-8238.
Dec. 6: AYCE Breakfast Buffet
With Santa
8:30-10:30 a.m., Buckingham Pres-byterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Ber-lin. All-you-can-eat breakfast costs $8, adults; Ages 3-10, $4. Children ages 2 and under, eat free. Bring your cameras and camcorders. Reservations recommended for large groups at 8:30 a.m. For reservations or more information, 410-641-0234.
Dec. 6: Christmas Bazaar
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mystic Harbour Club-house, Mystic Harbour Lane, (just past Greene Turtle Restaurant on Rte. 611), Berlin. Unique Christmas crafts and gifts made by local artists, face painting, story time for the kids, hot chocolate and more. Vendors are welcome. Fee is $20 and tables provided. Must bring your own extension cords if needed. To reserve a table, 443-534-8366.
Dec. 6: Christmas Bazaar
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. Silent auction, homemade soup and sandwiches, bake sale, crafts and multiple vendors. For more information, 443-235-6761 or 443-735-9222.
Dec. 6: AYCE Fried Chicken Buffet
11 a.m.-until, Mt. Pleasant U.M. Church, Willards. All-you-can-eat fried chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost: $12, adults; $6 children. Ages 6 and under eat free. Bake table and carry-outs available. For more information, 443-614-9898.
Dec. 6: Christmas House Tour
2-6 p.m., includes 10 decorated homes and 3 churches. To benefit the Som-erset County Historical Society. Cost: $15. For tickets or more information, 410-651-2238.
Dec. 7-12: Revival With
Minister Mark Billiter
Sunday, 10 a.m.; 11.a.m and 7 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 7 p.m., nightly; Snow Hill Church Of Christ, 4848 Washing-ton St., Snow Hill. For more information, 410-632-0741.
Dec. 9: American Cancer Society
26th Annual Holiday Wrappings
Fashion Show & Luncheon
Doors open at 10:30 a.m., Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th St. & the Bay, O.C. Cost: $40, per person. For more information, www.Acsholi-daywrappings.org or call 443-880-2310.
Dec. 9: Worcester Co. Parkinson’s
Support Group Meeting
2:15 p.m., Ocean Pines Library. Partic-ipating couples are asked to bring a wrapped gift, under $10 and a snack-type food item. Playing the Dirty Santa game, which will be explained to the participants. For more information, 410-208-3132.
Dec. 9: Joint Meeting of WCCW And Friends Of The WCCW
5:30 p.m., The Restaurant at Light-house Sound, Bishopville. Joint meeting of the Worcester County Commis-sion for Women and the Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Wo-men. Cost: $15, per person for members; $18, for non-members. Includes dinner, dessert, a non-alcoholic beverage and gratuities. Cash bar available. Reservations should be mailed to: FWCCW, P.O. Box 1712, Berlin, Md. 21811. To attend, 410-208-1272 or email: [email protected].
Dec. 10: 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.
Dec. 10: 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.
Dec. 11: OC AARP 1917
9:30 a.m., MAC Senior Center, 41st St., adjacent to the Convention Center. Holiday festivities, music and food are planned. Travel opportunities for 2015 will be presented. All persons age 50 and over are welcome. Visit aarp1917-.org or call 410-352-5748.
Dec. 11: 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.
Dec. 12: Final Ocean City Mayor’s
Prayer Breakfast
7-9:15 a.m., Clarion Resort Hotel. Cost: $16, ticket in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets available at City Hall, Long and Foster Realty, Cropper Oil Company, OC Chamber of Commerce. Must purchase tickets by Tuesday, Dec. 9. Tables of 8 or 10 can be reserved. For more information email: [email protected] or call 443-235-2669.
Dec. 12: KC Bingo
5 p.m., doors open; games begin 6:30 p.m.; Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coas-tal Hwy., (rear of St. Luke’s Church) O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.
Dec. 12-14: OP Players Present
“Another Night Before Christmas”
Friday & Saturday: doors open 5:30 p.m., curtain 7 p.m.; Sunday: doors open 2:30 p.m.; curtain, 4 p.m.; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Life Center, 103rd St., O.C. All profits go to higher education scholarships for local students. Cost: $25, includes show, full dinner, wine and pre-show entertainment. For reservations, 410-600-0462.
Dec. 13: Local Author
Book Launch & Signing
4:30 p.m., Ocean Gateway Center, 11934 Ocean Gateway, Rte. 50, O.C. Erin Ashley Sieber, a 1998 graduate of Worcester Preparatory School and Ocean City native will be signing her newly published book “Learn Spanish The Gringa Way: The Easiest Way for English Speakers to Learn Spanish.” Live jazz and tapas will be served.
Dec. 13: Cookie Walk
To Benefit Diakonia
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Church of Ocean Pines, Rte. 589, Berlin. Pro-ceeds benefit Diakonia Homeless Shel-ter and Food Bank. Choose from a variety of home baked holiday cookies for $7, per pound, meet Santa and his elf.
Dec. 13: Christmas Handbell Concert
7 p.m., Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin. The Capital Ringers will perform. Free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, 302-632-3106.
Dec. 14: AYCE Breakfast Buffet
7:30-11:30 a.m. (or until sold out), Berlin Fire Hall. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $9, adults; $7, carry-outs and children ages 5-12 years, $5. Children under 5 eat free.
Dec. 15: Democratic Women’s
Club Holiday Luncheon
11 a.m., Lighthouse Sound Restau-rant. Cost: $24. For more information, 814-322-2119.
Dec. 17: 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.
Dec. 17: 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.
Dec. 17: Suicide Grievers’
Support Group
6 p.m., Worcester Co. Health Dept., 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. No judgment, just quiet listening and caring from those who have been there. For more info visit: www.choosetolivemaryland.org or call 410-629-0164.
Dec. 18: Pine’eer Craft Club
Holiday Luncheon
11 a.m., Ocean Pines Yacht Club. For reservations, 410-208-3032.
Dec. 18: 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.