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 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., (Rte. 611), Berlin. Get together with 50+ year olds for prayer, encouragement, share joys and concerns, play board games, go for walks, bike rides and more. 410-641-2186, bethanyinberlin.com or e-mail: [email protected].
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 April 1: 4H Youth Art Exhibition
Exhibition organized by the 4H Club to showcase the artwork of Eastern Shore youth. Art Institute & Gallery, 212 West Main St., Suite 101, Salisbury. 410-546-4748.
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.
March 20: Bounce For A Cure
Beach Bounce, 9936 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City. Noon-5 p.m. Cost: $10 per child for unlimited jump time. Adults free. Food and 50/50 raffle available. Benefits American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. 410-390-5949.
March 22: Decatur After-Prom Fundraiser
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 12641-118 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. 4-7 p.m. Mention Stephen Decatur High School After- Prom and 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated back.
March 26: The Chicken And The Egg
Dyeing Breakfast
Art Institute & Gallery, 212 West Main St., Suite 101, Salisbury. 9-11 a.m. Continental breakfast, children will dye and take home a half-dozen eggs and create other chicken and art projects. Reservations required. members, $10/child, $7.50 adult; non-members, $15 children, $10 adults. 410-546-4748, www.aiandg.-org.
March 29: Decatur After-Prom Fundraiser
Chipotle, 12909 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. 4-8 p.m. Tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to SDHS After-Prom.
March 30, April 27: Simple Supper
Knights of Columbus Simple Supper, last Wednesday of the month, 5-7 p.m., Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church, Ocean City. $7 per person, cash bar. 410-524-7994.
March 30: Spring Card Party Luncheon
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City. St. Clare’s Annual Spring Card Party Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $20 per person. Doors open at 10 a.m., luncheon served at noon. Reservations: Amanda, 410-641-5049 or Church Office, 410-289-3453.
March 30: Knights Of Columbus Simple Supper
5-7 p.m., Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church. $7 per person and cash bar. 410-524-7994.
March 30: Bingo
5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, 138th Street, 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.
March 30: Delmarva Hand Dancing
5:30-8:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s, and Carolina Beach music. 302-200-3262.
March 31: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
5-7 p.m. Chick-fil-A, 12901 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to Ocean City/Berlin Boy Scout Troop 225.
April 1: Praise And Worship Night
Fun-filled evening of live contemporary Christian music, 7 p.m., Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 North Main St., Berlin. Complimentary refreshments available at “HeBrews” Cafe. Love offering will be accepted from those wishing to contribute to second phas of much-needed musical equipment. 410-641-1137.
April 1: American Legion Fundraiser
4-7 p.m., 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd. (next to Rite Aid), Berlin. Chicken salad platter, $6; sandwich, $4; pints, $8; clam fritter platter, $7; sandwich, $5. Platters include french fries and cole slaw, great local recipes. Public welcome. 443-513-4263.
April 1: Kiwanis “Touch Of Class”
Wine Tasting And Auction
4-7 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. To benefit the local Kiwanis Club’s Scholarship Foundation awarding local students. Donation $15. To RSVP for tickets, call 443-547-4865. Walk-ins will be accepted until space is filled.
April 1-3: Treasures Of The Earth
Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Show
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury. Friday, April 1, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors from across the United States bring sterling silver, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry; wide selection of gem stones, carved stones and gift items; mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies, beads, findings; gemologist available for on-site appraisals. Admission: $5, adults; 16 and under, free; military free with ID. treasuresoftheearth.com; [email protected].
April 2: The Island Boys In Concert
6 p.m. Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 South Main St., Berlin. Refreshments following. 443-235-6910.
April 3: James Sapia Spaghetti Dinner
4-8 p.m., Shenanigan’s, 4th Street and Boardwalk. All-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and soft drinks. $8/adults; $5/children 5-10 years; free/children under 5. Chinese auction. Sponsored by Downtown Association of Ocean City. www.downtownassociation.net.
April 3: Paczki Dance
Sponsored by the Polish American Club. 1-6 p.m., St. Andrew’s Hall. Music by Joy. Veggies, kielbasy, paczki, beer included. Cost: $25. For tickets: Bob or Debi, 410-250-0980.
April 6: Elks Lodge Bingo
5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, 138th Street, 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.
April 6: Polska, Authentic Polish Dinner
4:30-7:30 p.m. Homemade perogies, smoked and fresh kielbasa, golabki and sauce, kapusta, cucumber and onion salad, pickled beets, rye bread, horseradish, sour cream, homemade desserts of chrusciki, bobka and kolache, bring-your-own adult beverages. Entertainment by Richard Hajewski. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door; $16 carry-out. Holy Savior Parish Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. 410-289-0652.
April 6: Delmarva Hand Dancing
5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jordan’s Roof-top), at the Fenwick Inn, 138th St., O.C. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons 5:30-6:30 p.m. 302-200-3262.
April 7, 14, 21: Introduction To Handmade Books
10 a.m.-noon. $125/personn, $100/member. Instructor: Althea Hall. Learn to make origami folded, accordion with cover and closure and blizzard spine books. Art Institute and Gallery, 212 West Main St., Suite 101, Salisbury. Registration required. wwwaiandg.org.
April 9: Beef & Brew
Indian River High School Alumni, Frankford Fire Hall, 6 p.m.-midnight. Dirt Road Outlaws, all-you-can-eat pit beef, auction prizes and more. Admission: $35 at the door. Funds scholarships and more. [email protected].
April 10: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m.-noon. Selbyville Elks. Cost: $7 per person. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 2173. 443-365-1225.
April 10: Atlantic UMC Worship Concert
Interfaith Christian choral group, Atlantic United Methodist Church. Free. 410-788-8398; 443-812-1037.
April 10: Knights Of Columbus AYCE Breakfast
8-11:30 a.m., Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church, Ocean City. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $10, adults; $6, per child, 8 and under. 410-524-7994.
April 13, May 11: Open Studio Figure Drawing
Artist/instructor will facilitate and help answer questions. 6:30-9 p.m. $15/person, $10/members. Art Institute and Gallery, 212 West Main St., Suite 101, Salisbury. No registration. wwwaiandg.org.
April 14: Ocean Pines Garden Club Arbor Day
Organization will host its annual Arbor Day memorial tree-planting ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Pintail Park, Ocean Pines. A tree will be planted in memory of loved ones who have passed away during 2015. Ceremony open to all. Luncheon to follow at Yacht Club at a cost of $20. Menu choices: shrimp croissant with lettuce, tomato and chips; fancy grilled cheese sandwich with tomato bisque; grilled chicken Caeser salad. Beverages and dessert provided. Reservations: [email protected]; 410-208-2508.
April 14: Annual Trip To Harrington’s
Ocean Pines Boat Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the newly renovated and expanded Midway Casino at Harrington’s. Cost: $18, includes bus ride and driver gratuity. At casino, attendees will receive $15 credit toward playing plus $7 toward buffet lunch. Bus leaves Ocean Pines Yacht Club parking lot at 10:15 a.m., returns to the lot at 5 p.m. Limit: 50 attendees. All are welcome – open to boat club members and non members. Sign-up: 410-641-5456.
April 15, 22: 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.
April 16: Spring Spruce-Up Workshop
Women’s Commission of Worcester County. Suddenly Single Spring Spruce-Up workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Home Depot, 11408 Ocean Gateway, Berlin. Neil O’Callaghan will discuss household to-dos using tools, gardening tips. Space is limited. Light refreshments. Registration: 410-208-2569; email [email protected]. No charge for workshop. Suddenly Single is open to anyone coping with the loss of a partner’s support through illness, death, separation or divorce. www.fwccw.org; [email protected].
April 17: Trevor Taylor Benefit Dinner
Noon-3 p.m. Girdletree Firehouse. Ham and chicken dinner with all the fixings. Eat in or carry out. Cost: $12/adults; $5/children under 8. Live auction, bake table. Baked goods and auction and cash donations welcome. GVFC Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 132, Girdletree, Md. 21829. 410-632-0678 or 410-632-1172.
April 19: Legion Auxiliary Meeting And
Students Americanism Essay Contest Luncheon
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166, monthly meeting (third Tuesday of each month), 10:30 a.m., followed by Local Students Americanism Essay Contest luncheon at noon. American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 23rd Street, Ocean City. Current members and those interested in becoming a member are encouraged to attend. 410-641-4561, Ext. 21; 410-641-0966, fax.
April 21, 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.
April 24: 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.
April 27: Knights Of Columbus Simple Supper
5-7 p.m., Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church. $7 per person and cash bar. 410-524-7994.
April 30: Holy Savior Flea Market
8 a.m.-noon, Holy Savior parking lot, 17th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City. Bring the whole family. Six-foot tables available to the public, $15; bring your own table, $10. Refreshments available. In case of rain, flea market will be moved indoors. Reserve table or space by April 23: 410-213-1397; 410-213-2881; 410-289-0652.
May 8: 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 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. Elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Great for teens to seniors. No racquet, sports experience required. Ocean Pines Community Center, White Horse Park. Registration required. www.oceanpines.org. 410-641-7052.
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.
June 4: Girdletree VFD 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.