BERLIN – The perfect combination of giving people.That, according to Robin Tomaselli, is what made this week’s first-ever Artists Giving Back event such a success. After just a few weeks of fundraising and asking for support from downtown businesses, the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee hosted a community-wide meal for close to 200 people Nov…. Read more »
For three students from Worcester Preparatory class of 2012, Matteo Petrera, Erin Royal and Michelle Stickler, a college degree was not enough. Following graduation from their respective colleges, coincidentally they applied, and were accepted, to the same medical school, the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. On July 25, they were reunited on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Hundreds of running enthusiasts are expected to descend on the resort area for the 5th annual Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell 5K on Sunday, December 4.The annual event takes place at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street. The twilight race takes runners through the animated course of dazzling lights… Read more »
BERLIN – In an effort to generate more funding and show a commitment to transparency, the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee is now working toward official nonprofit status.At Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, members of the committee outlined plans to have it certified as a 501c3 in the near future.Mayor Gee Williams praised… Read more »
BERLIN — The Atlantic General Hospital’s Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) presented a $25,000 check to Atlantic General Hospital President and CEO Michael Franklin at its recent annual luncheon meeting as a pledge toward the hospital’s Campaign for the Future, a $10 million philanthropic community support initiative.The campaign will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35… Read more »
The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) recently traveled to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) facility in Washington, DC for Leadership Training. The Board of Directors, committee chairs, and staff participated in training, a tour of NAR’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facility, and were visited by NAR President Bill Brown. Pictured are… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The galleries at the Ocean City Center for the Arts are filled for the holidays this weekend, with the opening art reception on First Friday, Dec. 2 and the annual Artisan Fair on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3.Friday’s opening reception features “The Best of 2016,” original artwork by artists who received “best… Read more »
Salisbury VFW Meuse Post 194 past post commander Jack Lewis recently presented a check to Pattie A. Tingle, executive director of MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging. These funds will be used to help these veterans fill in the gaps caused by delays in services.
BERLIN – The Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction raised more than $1,800 in recent fundraising events, co-founder Jackie Ball told community members in a monthly meeting Tuesday evening at Stephen Decatur High School.The total is a culmination of two events, which occurred around Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday.Shelly Bruder owner of Bruder Hill in Berlin,… Read more »
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes were recently filled by the congregations of Wilson and Zion United Methodist Churches in the Bishopville area. The shoeboxes contained hygiene items, school supplies, and small toys and will be sent to children in over 118 countries around the world. Pictured are youth members and advisors who filled shoeboxes with items… Read more »