The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program’s Memorial Balloon Release That Wasn’t was recently held. Pictured are some of the participants who wrote special messages on their helium balloons before they were popped in remembrance.

Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services recently held its 3rd Annual Vera Bradley Bingo. Above, Lori Calloway, middle, is congratulated for winning the top prize by Executive Director Teresa Fields and Board member Arnold Downing.

Virginia Barbeque celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday in Pennington Commons in Ocean Pines. Above are the Ocean Pines Chamber’s Carol Ludwig, County Commissioner Judy Boggs, restaurant manager Lee Keefer, franchise owner Nancy Poret and ambassador Chip Bertino. Virginia Barbeque is a fast-food chain known for its authentic southern barbeque served with a focus… Read more »

The Atlantic Health Center’s pediatric clinic team has been selected for a 2009 Childhood Immunization Excellence Award from the Maryland Childhood Immunization Partnership (MCIP). They are among only 15 practices in the state to receive this award. Above, team members Julie Koenig, RN, center, Fran Grafton, RN, and Debbie Davis, CRNP, receives the award from… Read more »

Buckingham Elementary School hosted its annual Project Outreach Math Family Fun Night recently. Above are Mary Smith, Trevor Smith and teacher Mark Shipley, center.

Members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City are pictured planning spring and summer projects.  Pictured, from left, are members Jerry Powell, Ralph Chinn, Don Schmid, Jim Spicknall, Dave Lloyd, Al Kastner and Charlie Warner. 

Stylist Michelle Wade of Robin Walter Salon and Day Spa updates Charlotte Truitt’s hairdo. Wade generously donates her time and talent to the residents of Diakonia making sure that their hair is perfectly styled as they search for employment.

The Strides for Hope Marathon Team recently raised over $25,000 for The Wellness Community of Delmarva. Each participant ran or walked in the 2009 Country Music Marathon held in Nashville, Tenn. Members included Lisa Layton, Rachel Cherrix, Tracy McMenamy, Madison O’ Leary, Mark Shipley, Cassie Anderson, Kelly Messick, John Anderson, Ivan Barkley, Harlan Eagle, Tom McMenamy and… Read more »

Members of Star Charities have been working diligently on the Annual Alzheimer’s Gala. Above, front from left, are Jim Nooney, Anna Foultz and Imgard Heineke; and, back, Kenneth Lewis, Lee Tilghman, Ginny Reister, Susan Curtis, Eileen Salafia, Stacy Schaffer, Delores Koch and Susanne Palamara.

Associates at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin celebrated Earth Day just a few days late, taking advantage of the warm sunny weather on Saturday to clean up Healthway Drive and the hospital grounds. More than 30 employees and family members turned out.