(Feb. 12, 2015) “For The Love of Money,” a murder mystery dinner and show, will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Woodlands of Ocean Pines. It will be performed by Get a Clue Productions and sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Tickets cost $40 and include dinner and show. There will… Read more »
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Coastal Hospice collecting lap blankets for patients
(Feb. 12, 2015) Many hospice patients become chilled in the cold of winter, and Coastal Hospice has traditionally provided lap blankets to give them comfort and warmth. Several groups, including Loving Hands of Ocean City, regularly make and generously donate lap blankets for hospice patients. But this year, the demand is exceeding the supply on… Read more »
Pair of gardening seminars planned in Pines for Feb.
(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present a pair of beginner’s gardening seminars this month. The Thursday, Feb. 12 seminar will take place, 11 a.m. to noon and the Tuesday, Feb. 17 event is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Seminar fee is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for nonresidents. Both… Read more »
Berlin natural grocer Go Organic going food co-op
(Feb. 12, 2015) Go Organic Natural Food Grocer in Berlin is converting to a food cooperative. Attend scheduled meetings for an opportunity to invest within the local community. The discussions will include: what is a food co-op?, what will Go Organic’s look like?, what will it take to make it happen and what are the… Read more »
School to host events honoring local heritage
(Feb. 12, 2015) Beginning Feb. 13, and each Friday during the rest of the month, Germantown School will host events to celebrate Worcester County and Black History month. The organization’s mission statement is to give the community an opportunity to learn, inspire, explain and research the rich history and culture of the county and the… Read more »
Ocean Pines rec presents 2nd annual CPR Marathon
(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will present its second annual CPR Marathon on Friday, Feb. 13. There will be five one-hour sessions offered at the Community Center. The first session is at 9 a.m. and the last is at 3:15 p.m. The cost is $5. The one-hour sessions will cover CPR… Read more »
Berlin planning meetings set for Feb. 12 and Feb. 21
(Feb. 12, 2015) The Town of Berlin has held two successful strategic plan meetings over the past two weeks and is receiving suggestions from participants regarding where the town should focus its efforts over the next three years, Mayor Gee Williams said. “The process is going better than I had hoped. Folks are coming to… Read more »
Pines Players open house, Feb. 14
(Feb. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Players will host an open house, social and audition opportunity at the Ocean Pines Library on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Players will be the featured entertainment at the Berlin Heritage Festival on April 25 and they have more than 30 speaking roles available… Read more »
Assateague Nat’l Seashore turns 50
(Feb. 12, 2015) This year marks the 50th anniversary of Assateague Island National Seashore and the public is invited to celebrate. Activities are planned each month this year. Event highlights are listed at www.nps.gov/asis for highlights and also may be found by “liking” Assateague on Facebook at AssateagueNPS. Assateague Island was identified in a 1934… Read more »
‘5-year’ plan feels slushy
The Ocean Pines board should reconsider its stance on continuing the so-called 5-year funding plan until a proposal for those monies is in place and put to referendum. The special assessment was instituted about six years ago and billed as a short-term increase that would be dissolved after that timeframe. The intent was to… Read more »