Members of the Board of Directors of the Art League of Ocean City celebrated the nonprofit organization’s 60th birthday by cutting the cake for the guests at the First Friday opening reception on Aug. 4. From left, Al “Hondo” Handy, Courtney Blackford, Executive Director Rina Thaler, President John Sisson, Virginia Outten, Emily Schwab, and Barbara… Read more »

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is hosting its fourth annual Kiwanis Lottery fundraiser to support local children’s programs and annual scholarships. Club members will be present at the booth at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 pm.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently donated $1,000 to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation’s Children’s House by the Sea. Bob Wolfing, president of the club, is pictured presenting the donation check to Mary Decker Brown, programs director for Children’s House by the Sea.

A $500 donation from American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City was presented by Donation Committee Chair, Bo Spicer, left, and Post Treasurer, George Barstis, right, to Ocean Pines Players President, Frank Pasqualino, center, on July 26 prior to the post’s monthly meeting.

Dr. Clara Small, a professor of history for 36 years at Salisbury University, and Barbara Purnell, president of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center, recently spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Pictured from left to right are Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing, Purnell, Small and Lynne McAllorum, the… Read more »

For years Tom Wengert has been known as the commandant of Ocean City American Legion Post 166. Now he has taken on an additional title and responsibility. He has been sworn in as the Compliance Officer of the Marine Corps League’s First State Detachment. Wengert is pictured taking the oath of office from Al Soto.

The Kiwanis Crew is pictured at National Night Out in Ocean Pines on Aug. 1. From left to right are Kiwanians Dave Landis, Mark Page, Bob Wolfing, Sue Wineke, Kitty Wrench, Tim Hill, Mike Castoro.

Thrasher’s French Fries is a sponsor of the Art League of Ocean City’s annual “Artists Paint OC” Plein Air Festival that runs Aug. 9-13 in the resort and beyond. Shown: Festival chairperson Laura Jenkins, Thrasher’s general manager Les Morris, and Art League executive director Rina Thaler.

The Ocean City Lions Club awarded four scholarships this school year. Pictured from left to right are scholarship chair Lion Sean Williams with recipients Marian Hanna, and Katie Pizlo.  Not pictured are recipients Ashley Carcamo-Diaz and Sophia Krasner.

The Delmarva Hand Dancing group recently dissolved their chapter and decided to close out their account by donating all remaining proceeds to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation.