Friends of the Ocean Pines Library sponsored a trip to the National Book Festival held on the Mall in Washington, DC last Saturday. More than 70 authors shared their experiences, read from their work and autographed their books. Michael Beschloss, Ken Burns, Jodi Picoult, Joyce Carol Oates, Martha Raddatz, David Baldacci, Michael Oren and David… Read more »

Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance Brokers recently presented to Willards Elementary School needed supplies collected by the staff for the school’s supply drive. Pictured, from left, are TeresaStout, agent of A/SCD; Debbie Simpkins, second grade teacher; Cristin Eurice, first grade teacher; Regina Rando, Principal; Laura Bren, president of A/SCD, and Patti Cooley, first grade teacher.

The Pine Steppers Square Dance Club is welcoming new dancers at its ‘First Nighter Dance’ at the Ocean Pines Community Hall. Square Dance lessons will began last week and continue weekly on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. If you are interested in learning the square dance calls, contact Joe and Jacque Hunter at 410-208-6331.

Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance Brokers (A/SCD) recently presented to Pittsville Elementary School needed supplies collected by the staff for the school’s supply drive. Pictured, from left, are Teresa Stout, agent of A/SCD; Valerie Hughes, Guidance Counselor; Dr. Kathy Vail, Assistant Principal; Nick Jones, fourth grade student; Laura Bren, president of A/SCD, and Linda Lane,… Read more »

On Sept. 13 representatives of three Eastern Shore chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) met with Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest’s Domestic Affairs Legislative Assistant Kathryn A. Godburn. They reviewed issues in Congress vital to the retirement security of active and retired federal employees. Pictured, front from left, are Dorothy Beatty,… Read more »

The Food Lion of Berlin recently donated school supplies to students who attend Buckingham Elementary School. The donation was part of Food Lion’s ‘Help a Child Program.” All children who attend the after-school program Project Outreach received these school supplies. Pictured, front row from left, are students Jared Townsend, Ja’Den Spence, Stephanie Jones, Sha’Tyria Thomas… Read more »

The Ocean Pines Scarlet Ladies by the Sea recently visited Cape May, N.J. Pictured on the trip are, front row from left, Phyllis Rivet, Emma Hopkins, Barbara Stawecki and Becky Lawson; and, second row from left, Monica McCarthy, Pat Van der Vossen and Dottie Smith. Submitted Photos

The Pine Steppers, a Modern Western Square Dance Club in Ocean Pines, is about to begin another year of fun and dancing. Pictured are the officers of the club. From left are President, Jacque and Joe Hunter; Treasurer, Jo and Bill Fortney; Vice President, Lee and Jerry Atteberry; Secretary, Louise and Phil Lassiter; and seated… Read more »

Republican women from throughout Maryland will hold their 85th Annual Convention at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City on Oct. 12. The Convention Planning Committee includes: front row, from left, Judy Baehman, Ann Lutz and Betty O”Brien; and, second row, Joan Gentile, Lou Etta McClaflin, Roseann Bridgman and Ann Granados.

The Art League of Ocean City is holding its first ever photograph show “Through the Lens.” Monetary prizes were awarded at the opening reception Friday, Sept. 7. First and second prizes went to Lisa Tossey for her digital prints “Mardi Gras” and “Road to Assateague.” Robert Heron’s photograph “Sun Chair Reflection” took third place. Honorable… Read more »