Art Hansen memorial youth fishing contest set July 15

The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will host the Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest on July 15 at the South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines.

Free registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the event is scheduled to run from 9-10:30 a.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded across three different age groups.

Bait and water will be provided. Participants should bring their own rod and bug spray. For more information, contact John McFalls at 610-505-1697.

The club hosted a “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” on June 17, drawing more than 60 children, their parents and grandparents to the South Gate pond.

The event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club, the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and financial support provided by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club.

Fireworks

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Police and fire department personnel will help direct traffic throughout the day. Pedestrian traffic is highly encouraged.

At the conclusion of the fireworks, pedestrians will have preference over motorists.

Residents and guests should expect delays throughout the day.

In case of inclement weather, the fireworks display will move to Wednesday, July 5.

Chamber to host flounder tournament and auction

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its 16th annual Flounder Tournament and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 5, with weigh-in and auction at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and Marina from noon to 4:30 p.m. This is the largest coastal flounder tournament in the state and will feature an expected purse of over $8,000.

“Our region gets tournament fever every summer, especially the first week in August. We are the little guy tournament. A great day on the water and a chance to win big without breaking your bank to enter,” said Ocean Pines Chamber President Kerrie Bunting.

Registration is $55 per angler or $50 each when registering more than one. Calcuttas are available for $20 per angler. The longest flounder brought in by any angler 13 or under wins $100 and is also eligible for the main cash prizes. Deadline for registration is before noon on Aug. 4.

Collectible tee-shirts are free for the first 250 registered. Sponsorships are available, and the Chamber is seeking donations for the auction which is held during the weigh-in. Registration on the Chamber Website.