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Fri., Sept. 2
STORY TIME ‘BACK TO SCHOOL!’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the beginning of a new school year. Stick around for a fun craft. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
HOBBIES CLUB ‘TABLE TOP GAMES’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Come play some classic board games, card games and more. Bring some of your own from home or use the library’s games. For ages 6 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Sat., Sept. 3
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Novice and established writers gather to share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-ins welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
CRAFTY SATURDAY ‘BACK TO SCHOOL CRAFTS’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. It’s back to school season. Come make some fun and creative crafts to celebrate the start of the new school year. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
8TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Veterans Memorial Park, Race Track Road, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Trophies will be awarded by 1 p.m. Several food trucks and Radio Ocean City for entertainment. Pre-register for $15 at www.OceanPinesChamber.org or register at event for $20 at 8:30-10 a.m. 410-641-5306
ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. For all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600 basic computer skills: email, uploading/downloading documents, Internet searches and how to use the library’s wireless printing service. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600
Sun., Sept. 4
SUNDAES IN THE PARK & FIREWORKS
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m., Music by “Controversy Band” (Prince tribute). Free activities and entertainment for kids. Ice cream available for purchase. Bring picnic and beach chairs. Fireworks may or may not occur. 410-250-0125
Mon., Sept. 5
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. T.O.P.S. is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
Tues., Sept. 6
STORY TIME ‘STORIES WITH A BARK’
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger-plays. A takehome activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
OC KNITTING GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. A talk about all things plants. Bring any questions and feel free to show your plants as well. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
BABY TIME
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Songs, rhymes and stories. Stay after to socialize with other families. For ages 2 years and younger. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600 SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. Bring a song you are working on. All genres welcome. Present works in progress or talk through composition issues with other songwriters. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. The discussion will focus on Books One and Two of “The Deptford Trilogy’ by Robertson Davies. The group meets twice a month. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
STORY TIME ‘COMMUNITY HELPERS’
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m., Stories, songs and fun. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org.
Wed., Sept. 7
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the first and second Wednesday of each month for non-surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410641-9568.
BABY TIME ‘SENSORY EXPLORATION’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. The group will be exploring their five senses, so it may get a bit messy. Stay after to socialize with other families. For ages 2 years and younger. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
STORY TIME ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Songs, books and games to celebrate the beginning of the school year. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
PAGE TO SCREEN BOOK CLUB: ‘HOLES’ BY LOUIS SACHAR
Meeting via Zoom, 1 p.m. New book club. Find out if you prefer the book or the movie. Books are available at the library and on Libby. For ages 9-12 years. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30-4:30 p.m. The group provides discussion, education and a speaker on the topic of diabetes. Darlene Jameson, 410-208-9761, djameson@atlanticgeneral.org a.m.-6 p.m. Drop in to use your imagination and build using the rigamajig STEM building kit. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
STORY TIME ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
PINE TONES CHORUS: HAVE FUN SINGING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 1 p.m. Inviting new singers, both ladies and gentlemen. 610213-7472
FALL SALAD GARDEN
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Learn about your fall vegetable choices and take home some seeds to get started. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” of call 410-957-0878.
READER’S THEATRE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30 p.m. A building challenge for young scientists. Use the materials provided to make a propeller car. For ages 7 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
ONGOING EVENTS
GIANT KITE SHOW & FREE SPORT KITE LESSONS
The Kite Loft, Ocean City beach at 5th Street, daily, through Oct. 2, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. (wind and weather permitting). Free Sport Kite lessons from 6-9 p.m. https://kiteloft.com
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GOLD School Supplies for Students program underway (Sept. 2, 2022) Every summer for the past 25 years, Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has run its School Supplies for Students program to provide backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies to Worcester County students in need.
“Something as simple as a new backpack can boost a students confidence and make going to school a positive experience,” said Taylor Carty, program coordinator. “The past two years students and teachers have had to adapt to an ever-changing learning environment. Through our work with the local schools, we’ve adapted our program as well to continue to provide the supplies that students need. By tailoring the supplies we provide by the student’s school and grade, GOLD’s School Supplies for Students program ensures that every child has an equal opportunity for success.” GOLD receives 300-500 student school supply requests from its agency users, the caseworkers, nurses, therapists, and advocates that work directly with families struggling with poverty and low-income circumstances in Worcester County. To ensure each child has what they need to be successful for the school year, GOLD encourages the community to help by sponsoring a student or by making a donation. Those interested in sponsoring a student, donating, or learning more about the program, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org. Top photo Jennifer DeGiovanni won the Visit Worcester County Parks Photo Challenge, for her photo capturing the wetlands at Herring Creek Nature Park in West Ocean City. The contest was hosted by the Worcester County Wellness Committee for Worcester County employees, and photos were judged by Recreation and Parks staff. The scenic Herring Creek Nature Park, which is open to residents and visitors, features a pavilion that is available for picnics and gatherings, as well as walking/jogging paths and bird watching stations. Dean’s list Julianna S. Sterling of Berlin, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing and Professional Studies
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.
Scholarships
The Atlantic Club “Recovery at the Beach” has awarded $1,000 scholarships to Allison Milburn from Pocomoke High School and Sidney Kiser from Stephen Decatur High School.
The group also awarded two new scholarships, each for $1,000, to assist individuals active in recovery. The two recipients include Kristen Jones, attending Wor-Wic Community College, and Sunday Aroh from Salisbury University.
In addition, the club will host is annual Walk for Recovery on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Ocean City Boardwalk, during National Recovery Month.
For more information, visit www.atlanticclub.org.
Annual Wine on the Beach festival set for Sept. 9-10
(Sept. 2, 2022) After a successful post-covid festival last year, Wine on the Beach will be returning Sept. 9-10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with changes to enhance the visitor experience.
“More sand, more seating, more shade,” are among the features promised for this year, according to organizer Chris Nokes.
“First of all, we are delighted with the change in dates,” she said. “By moving up to the weekend after Labor Day, our guests can enjoy so many of the summer amenities still operating on the Boardwalk, including the trolley, amusement parks, shops and concessions.”
Logistics have greatly improved, as a streamlined admission system virtually eliminated long lines.
“We were very pleased with how it worked last year,” Nokes said. “We still recommend buying tickets in advance for the fastest entrance.”
With a larger festival footprint, more beach is available for picnics, listening to music and dancing. There will also be more tables and benches distributed on festival grounds.
“But guests are still welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs,” she added.
Although open containers cannot leave festival grounds, guests may do so and still return if they want to stroll the Boardwalk.
“We have a return gate for admission with wristband,” Nokes added.
Veterans of the annual event have offered a few recommendations:
Fold-up wagons are a good idea for hauling purchases.
The Will Call tent for wine purchases has been doubled in size, and located by the exit.
Also added is a turnaround for cars and space for ride share vehicles.
“We are adding to our music this year,” Nokes said.
Perennial favorite Bird Dog and friends will be back to lead boogeying in the sand.
In addition, piano man Larry Lay will be bring his popular blend of contemporary and old favorites.
Lay, who for 25 years was a mainstay at Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, has a vast following of weekend vocalists, and takes requests from the crowd.
“Singing and dancing on the Ocean City beach, while enjoying great Maryland wine with friends and family is an experience like no other,” Nokes said. “It has become an annual event for so many and we hope even more will enjoy it this year.”
The cost to attend the 27th annual Wine On the Beach is $35 at the gate if not sold out. (includes souvenir glass). Purchase in advance http://winefest.com/ticketsbeach.html.
For more information, follow Wine on the Beach on Facebook page or visit winefest.com.
Comptroller Peter Franchot recently presented the annual William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Worcester County to Assateague Island Alliance for its efforts advocating for the island’s wild horses. He is pictured with Lynn Fisher, vice president of the AIA.
(Sept. 2, 2022) Comptroller Peter Franchot recently presented the annual William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Worcester County to Assateague Island Alliance for its efforts advocating for the island’s wild horses.
The alliance works with the Assateague Island National Seashore to promote the awareness and protection of the island’s wildlife and natural resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
The William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award was created to honor the legacy of public service exemplified by former governor, comptroller and Baltimore City Mayor William Donald Schaefer.
One winner is selected annually from each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions. This is the 10th year that Franchot has presented Schaefer awards throughout Maryland.
