COMMUNITY News In Photos

Members of the Board of Directors of the Ar t League of Ocean City celebrated the nonprofit organization's 60th bir thday by cutting the cake for the guests at the First Friday opening reception on Aug 4 Pictured, from left, Al "Hondo" Handy, Cour tney Blackford, Executive Director Rina Thaler, President John Sisson, Virginia Outten, Emily Schwab, and Barbara Patrick. Submitted Photos

Representatives of Lower Shore Land Trust were among the numerous nonprofits in attendance at the Berlin Peach Festival on Aug 5 The organization shared tips on managing invasive species, the value of quail habitat and the impor tance of pollinators

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is hosting its four th annual Kiwanis Lottery fundraiser to suppor t local children’s programs and annual scholarships Club members will be present at the booth at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a m until 1 pm

The Worcester County Ar ts Council is featuring a vibrant selection of ar twork created by elementary school students who participated in the summer arts camp program held in par tnership with Worcester County Public Schools The exhibit will be on display until Aug 31 Pocomoke Elementary School students who participated in the program are shown with their ar twork

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently donated $1,000 to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation’s Children's House by the Sea. Bob Wolfing, president of the club, is pictured presenting the donation check to Mary Decker Brown, programs director for Children’s House by the Sea