(Oct. 5, 2017) While the state, county, Town of Berlin and nonprofit groups like the Humphreys Foundation funded the majority of the massive new Berlin branch library, which is under construction, the old library continues to serve an estimated 5,000 visitors each month. Branch Manager Alice Paterra said during regular events, like Reptile World, “it’s… Read more »
Life Style
Shishito peppers best over open flame
Sometimes you experience something that is so simple, revolutionary and delicious that it truly boggles the mind. It’s almost as though time stands still for oh, so short a period of time and you just want to figure out what in the hell just happened to you. Recently, I had this moment with yet another… Read more »
AGH, PRMC join association to give residents checkup
BERLIN–Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center are collaborating with the Ocean Pines Association and its Communications Advisory Committee to offer a free health fair to the community. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway. Atlantic General Hospital… Read more »
Concert on the Lawn series
BERLIN–The Berlin Heritage Foundation has announced that the first performance in its 2014 Concert on the Lawn series will be on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. The Folk Heroes will perform at this first concert. “For at least 17 years, the foundation… Read more »
Community Briefs
OCEAN PINES–Attention bargain hunters and treasure seekers. Ocean Pines will host several Outdoor Flea Markets in White Horse Park this season beginning Saturday, June 14. The community flea markets will run every other Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon and will be open to the public for space and shopping. Vendor spaces are available for… Read more »
Spring Choral concert coming to Pines church
OCEAN PINES–The Pine Tones Chorus will present its spring concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, on Route 589 and Beauchamp Road, Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. The concert, “30 Years of Music and Memories,” celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Pine Tones… Read more »
Gather in Berlin for song, prayer
BERLIN–On Thursday, May 1, the greater Berlin community is invited to gather on the front steps of the Historic Atlantic Hotel on Main Street at noon for song and prayer as we pray for our nation. This popular event will last approximately 60 minutes and will feature a number of community and church leaders praying… Read more »
G.O.L.D. seeks spring sponsors
SNOW HILL–Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc. is presenting its annual Spring Basket program for children in need. Sponsors are being sought to create baskets. Children referred to G.O.L.D. through the Department of Social Services are matched with a sponsor. While candy and toys are welcome, sponsors are also asked to include useful… Read more »
Zumba and Pickleball offered
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will be offering Zumba and Pickleball this winter and the Ocean City Power Squadron will present a new boating course at the Ocean Pines library. Zumba The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present a Family/Friends Zumba class, designed for parents or friends with children ages 5 and up. … Read more »
Search is on for Maryland’s best senior volunteer
MARYLAND–Every day, Maryland senior volunteers give their time and service to help others. Nominate a deserving older adult in the local community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service program. Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the… Read more »