In its 65-year history, the Ocean City Lions Club has had many King Lions. On June 27, Cynthia Malament became the first Queen Lion. Above, outgoing King Lion Chris Takacs congratulates Malament.

The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist awarded over $55,000 in scholarships at the recent Stephan Decatur High Scholl awards ceremony. The 11 scholarships bring the total awarded to over $1,500,000 in 24 years to over 280 students. Pictured are Rich Dalton, Optimist lotto chair; awardees Ashley Hrebik, Carley Bodolus, Maura Smith, Joseph Crank, Karlie Straight, Brandy Evans, Angel… Read more »

The William and Carolyn Johnston Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) contributed $9,581.50 to the Fruitland Community Center’s Summer Program. The donation will provide funding to ensure transportation for summer field trips, staffing assistance, and snacks for the children. Pictured, from left, are Spicer Bell, CFES President; Dr. Carolyn Johnston, Donor… Read more »

Ed Colbert, left, owner of Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin, presents a check for $10,174.81 to Rota Knott, Worcester County coordinator for Women Supporting Women. The donation represents the proceeds of a June 9 golf tournament held at Deer Run and hosted by Colbert and his wife, Margaret, to benefit the Berlin-based chapter.

Berlin Mayor Gee Williams read “Horton Hears A Who” during the Berlin Youth Club’s Dr. Seuss Story & Activity Time. The club offers free activities for children ages 3-11 who live within the town limits of Berlin. The club is the result of a collaboration between the town, Worcester Youth & Family, the Community Foundation… Read more »

The Women’s Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore awarded $5,000 to Diakonia, Inc. The funds will be used to create a weekly women’s support group at its transitional housing shelter. This group will promote healthy support networks and will provide women who are homeless with coping techniques, job and life skills, and… Read more »

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City “Dog Team” once again sold hot dogs and refreshments at the Ocean Pines 4th of July celebration. They raised enough to fund almost a half of a scholarship which will be awarded to a local deserving 2013 graduating high school senior to further their education. Pictured, from… Read more »

At the Ravens Roost #44 June monthly meeting, seven graduating seniors were awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarship money. The roost raises the funds during its annual golf tournament. Pictured, from left, are Ravyn Saunders of Stephen Decatur High School, Jamie Parker of Stephen Decatur, Jung Son of Indian River High School, Olivia Massey… Read more »

NARFE National President Joseph Beaudoin was guest speaker at the monthly NARFE Chapter 2274 meeting held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on June 28. Pictured presenting Beaudoin a basket of local Ocean City memories from several local businesses are Chapter President Arlene Page, right, and Anna Foultz, chapter programs chair.

Snow Hill Rotary Club President Kemp Wills presented scholarships from the club to Snow Hill High School seniors at Awards Night in May. Now in its 70th year, the club presented $6,000 in scholarship awards to four seniors. Pictured, from left, are Wills, scholarship winners Monica d’Eustachio, John “Danny” Gordy, Morgan Shumate and Sarai Nwagbaraocha.