Worcester Preparatory School’s Lower School recently celebrated “Book Character Day.” To encourage a love of reading, teachers and students dressed as theirfavorite book characters for the day. Above right, sitting for lunch are Gavin Dennis and Allen Martikyan; and standing, Tejal Pillai, Olivia Mason and Allie Kuon. Below right are Head of Lower School Dr…. Read more »
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Surf Club & Decatur Middle Team Up For Beach Clean Up
The Ocean City Surf Club and the Stephen Decatur Middle School’s seventh grade Gecko Team cleaned the Inlet and other Ocean City beaches. The team is pictured with their advisors. Submitted Photos
“History Panel” Event Held At Pines Community Center
Video from the Ocean Pines “History Panel” discussion, part of an ongoing effort to document the community’s early days, is now available online. The event, organized by the Ocean Pines Public Relations and Marketing Department, was held Oct. 10 at the Community Center in conjunction with Worcester County History Week. Pictured, from left, are speakers… Read more »
OC Lions, Lioness Present Donation To Salvation Army
Ocean City Lioness Lions Club President Bev Topfer and Vice President Donna Greenwood presented a $300 donation to Captain Matt Trantham, a Commanding Officer of the Lower Shore Salvation Army for the Red Kettle season.
Things To Do Around Town – November 12, 2021
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Friday: BingoKnights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Coat Drives Continue Thursday In November
The Annual Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Coat & Toy Drives began the last Thursday of October and are happening every Thursday in November. Pictured, from left, are Toy Drive Chair Dave Landis and Coat Drive Chair Kitty Wrench with two new kids bicycles donated last week. The toys go to Worcester GOLD… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – November 12, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Some changes might seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky this week. Take it one step at a time, Lamb, and soon all will be made clear.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): That difficult situation you’ve been dealing with continues to call… Read more »
Worcester NAACP Donates To We Heart Berlin Inc. Towards Henry Park Courts
Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith recently presented a $100 donation to We Heart Berlin Inc. Board member Carol Rose to use towards the expenses to paint the Henry Park basketball courts.
2 Memorial Grave Markers Dedicated
General Levin Winder Chapter, DAR and the Captain John Smoot Chapter, SAR, recently organized the Dedication of Memorial Grave Markers of two Revolutionary War patriots — Captain Levin Handy, 5th Maryland Regiment, buried at Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery, and Colonel Samuel Handy, Patriotic Service buried at All Hallows Episcopal Church Cemetery, in Snow Hill…. Read more »
Retired Florist Speaks To Worcester Garden Club
Alison Webb Schweiger was the keynote speaker at a recent meeting of the Worcester County Garden Club. A club member and retired florist, Schweiger, right, pictured with Club President Deb Young, demonstrated several methods for creating holiday outdoor pots using plant materials that will stay green throughout the winter.