The guest speaker at the August 23, 2023 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City was Samantha Norwood Connors, the author of a book called Assateague Island Activity and Coloring Book. Bob Wolfing, president of the club, is pictured with Connors.
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Friends of Assateague State Park Hosted Raffle
Friends of Assateague State Park recently hosted a raffle to raise money for the “Break the Habit” campaign, which retrofits picnic tables with secure food storage compartments so wild horses can’t access human food. Cathy Cox and Cheryl Rodriguez are pictured holding the raffle prizes.
Obituaries – September 1, 2023
Elizabeth JoinesCRISFIELD — Elizabeth Joines, age 58, passed away on Aug. 18, 2023, in Crisfield.Born in St. Michaels, she was the daughter of Catherine Sard and the late Donald Sard.Beth loved boating, fishing, camping, and spending time at the beach with her husband.She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Joines; son, Chad Joines; sisters… Read more »
Kids Paint OC, A New Competition
Drew Biro, age 8, is pictured with his artwork after participating in Kids Paint OC, a new competition hosted by the Art League of Ocean City.
Plein Air Festival Award Winner
Dennis Young of New Castle, Del., won first place in the 2023 Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival.
Obituaries – August 25, 2023
Ralph Richard WhiteOCEAN CITY — Ralph Richard White otherwise known as Dick, age 81, passed away on Sunday Aug. 20, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.Born and raised in Ocean City, he was the son of the late Herbert and Mabel White.Dick was a simple man and enjoyed the simple things in… Read more »
RWWC Plans Show and Luncheon
Members of the Republican Women of Worcester County recently gathered to finalize plans for the 14th annual Patriot Day Fashion Show and Luncheon, which will be held Sept. 14 at Ashore Resort and Beach Club.
United Way Recognized Schools for Fundraising
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recognized schools for their fundraising efforts at last week’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education. School principals are pictured with United Way representatives and school system officials.
Art League of Ocean City Awarded Winners
The Art League of Ocean City presented a total of $5,400 to the winners of the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival. Pictured from left to right are judge Laura Era, chairperson Laura Jenkins, Art League president John Sisson, and plein air artists (front row) Barbara Kern-Bush, Maggii Sarfaty, Nancy Thomas, Jose Ramirez and (back… Read more »
Art League Hosted Kids Paint OC
The Art League of Ocean City hosted Kids Paint OC as a new part of the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival. Pictured is participant Cassidy Jones, age 9, who received honorable mention for her work.