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Star Charities’ Western Night returns July 9 at Ocean Downs

(June 18, 2015) Ocean Pines-based Star Charities will hold its annual Western Night fundraiser for Parkinson’s research on Thursday, July 9 at the Racetrack Clubhouse at Ocean Downs. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will include a buffet, live harness and simulcast races, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Irv Bromley will emcee… Read more »

OP aquatics hosts ‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson,’ today

(June 18, 2015) Ocean Pines Aquatics help set the world record for “World’s Largest Swim Lesson” last year and from 10-10:30 today (Thursday), it will attempt to top its own Guinness record at the Sports Core Pool at 11143 Cathell Road. “This is our second year doing it,” Aquatics Director Colby Phillips said. “You have… Read more »

Dancing Under the Stars, June 20

(June 18, 2015) Snow Hill’s Arts on the River is returning “Dancing Under the Stars” to Sturgis Park in celebration of the Summer Solstice. On Saturday, June 20 from 8-11 p.m. live music will be provided by 33 1/3 from Lewes, Del. With classic rock, soft rock and a bit of country, this talented group… Read more »

Concerts in the Park, Thursdays in Ocean Pines

(June 18, 2015) Ocean Pines is offering free Concerts in the Park Thursday evenings begin at 7 p.m. under the Pavilion in White Horse Park.   The schedule for the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Summer Concert Series is: Thursday, June 18: The Honeycombs Thursday, June 25: 229th Army Band Thursday, July 2: Barren Creek… Read more »

Movies, music and more from Pines parks and rec

(June 18, 2015) Summer is heating up in Ocean Pines as several popular events offered by the Recreation and Parks Department return for the season. Monday Movies in the Park has returned for its second season at 8 p.m. in White Horse Park. A different free family-friendly movie will be shown every Monday through Aug…. Read more »

GM Thompson tapped to take over Sandpiper talks

(June 11, 2015) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will be the primary negotiator in an attempt to restart the stalled talks with Sandpiper Energy, the OPA Board of Directors decided last Wednesday. According to several sources on the board, the decision was made following a closed session discussion. Sandpiper, which converted existing propane… Read more »

High Heel Race, Jazz and Blues, bring big crowds

(June 11, 2015) Despite the intrusion of a little rain Berlin drew big crowds with two big events last weekend, raising money for a local charity and keeping the momentum from last year’s ‘Coolest Small Town’ nod alive. On Friday evening the streets were bathed in pink, as stiletto-tipped racers faced off in the third… Read more »

Pines to host candidate draw

(June 11, 2015) Ocean Pines will hold a candidate draw in the OPA Board Room at 239 Ocean Parkway at 3 p.m. on Thursday. The seven candidates, vying for two spots on the board, will draw for position on the ballot and seating at the June 24 Candidate’s Forum. This year’s candidates are newcomers Thomas… Read more »

Berlin approves $17.2M budget for fiscal year 2016

(June 11, 2015) The Berlin Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2016 budget at its Monday night meeting. The $17.2 million budget represented a 12 percent increase over the previous year’s spending package. Despite the rise, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said property taxes would hold steady, and residents would not face increases in stormwater, wastewater… Read more »

Council members weigh in on Bay Club annexation

(June 11, 2015) A week after word leaked that an annexation proposal involving the Bay Club was pitched to the Berlin mayor and council during a closed session, several members of the council are coming out with varying stances. The proposal involves turning all or a portion of the golf course into a development of… Read more »