Dawn Wise, coordinator of Diakonia’s thrift store, was a guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Wise, who shared information on the store and the items it accepts, is pictured with Bob Wolfing, the club’s president.

Patrick Henry’s “Untold Stories: Chronicling our Delmarva History” will remain on display at the Germantown School until May 10. Henry, pictured at one of his talks in April, curated the collection of historical photographs from Worcester County in the late 19th century into the mid-20th century.

The Art League of Ocean City staff joined co-worker Aubrey Sizemore at Shenanigan’s on April 19 as the OCDC presented her with their Public Art Award 2023 for her coordination of the Art League’s utility box painting efforts around the resort. Pictured from left to right are John Sisson, board president, Nancy Dofflemyer, development director,… Read more »

Trimper’s Art Weekend, April 15-16, was staffed by volunteer Daniela Carrasco, a junior at Stephen Decatur High School, and Kacie Neeb, gallery assistant for the Art League of Ocean City. The Art League offered families free art activities at the amusement park, including figure drawing of the Trimper Troupe characters, puppet making, and a photo… Read more »

At a recent meeting, two members of the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial accepted a check for $3,000 from the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club to support its youth program. Pictured from left to right are Susan Pantone (vice president of the Veteran’s Memorial Committee), Marie Gilmore (president of the committee) and Bill Hickey (Optimist member).

Jim Meckley, vice president of , recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City about the efforts of the friends group. Meckley, right, is pictured with Bob Wolfing, president of the Kiwanis Club.

Close to 60 motorcycles participated in the second annual Bikers for Autism Ride hosted by the Bikers Without Borders Foundation on April 15.  Proceeds benefited the Autistic Childrens Support Group of Worcester County. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, center, is pictured with participants.

Wor-Wic Community College recently renamed its veterans lounge in honor of Fred Howard, retired director of veterans services. From left, Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the Wor-Wic Community College Foundation and director of development, and Dr. Ray Hoy, Wor-Wic president, honor Fred Howard, retired director of veterans services, along with Wor-Wic Veterans Upward Bound… Read more »

Veterans at the end of March celebrated Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. The celebration held at American Legion Post 166 involved not only veterans but the Maryland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and from Delaware a chapter of Quilts of Valor.

The Worcester County Arts recently announced winners of the juried art competition “Artist’s Choice,” which is on display at the Worcester County Arts Council until April 30.Pictured from left to right are Sandra Strachan Buchan, competition judge, and winners Ellie Scott, Jason Giusti, Jiyeong Yun, Kathryn Redden, David Shanks and Ryan Poe.