The Lewes Historical Society has been awarded a $5,500 grant from the PNC Foundation to create a new preschool educational initiative called “Creating Little Lewes.” The program is designed to use fun, developmentally appropriate activities that introduce children 5 and younger to a larger understanding of the world around them and the history of this… Read more »
The Delmarva Shorebirds recently delivered a $1,134 donation to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Foundation in support of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at PRMC. The proceeds came from the Shorebirds’ Pitch Pink night in May when players wore pink jerseys to show support for breast cancer survivors and auctioned them off following the… Read more »
The Pine’eer Craft Shop located in White Horse Park, Ocean Pines, has many patriotic items for sale to decorate the home in a patriotic spirit. Additionally the shop has a variety of other hand crafted items for your shopping pleasure. Shop hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pictured, from left, are crafters… Read more »
The First Annual Historic St. Martin’s Docent Appreciation Day was held at St. Martin’s Church on Monday, June 9. The historic church, erected between 1756 and 1763, is located on old Route 113 and and is open to visitors Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Pictured, from left, are Board members Ruth Kemp (event organizer), Theresa Bruner… Read more »
James ‘Jim’ W. EastBERLIN — James “Jim” W. East passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born May 16, 1942 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Donald East and Margaret Flood East Vrazsity. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis East, in 2012.He… Read more »
For years, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donates $600.00 twice a year to Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Others Lives Dignity). Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Liaison to Worcester G.O.L.D. Jim Spicknall, President of the Board of Worcester GOLD Carol Jacobs and Kiwanis President Dick Clagett. Worcester County G.O.L.D. promotes dignity by providing financial aid to families… Read more »
Holy Trinity Cathedral Anglican Church of Berlin recently held its annual Vacation Bible School. The children enjoyed Bible stories, crafts, games, music and food during the summer program. Submitted Photos
The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association held its annual chapter championship on Sunday, June 22 at Ocean City Golf and Country Club. First and second place flight winners, along with the winning scramble team, will now advance to district semi-finals to be held on Aug. 9 at Rock Manor Golf Club… Read more »
Keeping the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines respectful and in clean condition is significant task. Each month one member from one of the services is assigned to clean up the goose and bird droppings, including power washing the memorial itself as well as the adjacent history placards. Weeds are removed and a memorial… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Speakers/Programs Chair J. Graham Caldwell, Worcester County Humane Society Director Linda Lugo and Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Dick Clagett are pictured after Lugo spoke to the membership about the shelter.