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What are Annuities

Feng Shui & Design

Wedding Planning

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WHAT ARE

ANNUITIES? An annuity is an investment vehicle that can provide a guaranteed income for an individual or their spouse. It is a contract with an insurance company or financial institution where you contribute money upfront and at a specific time receive payments back over the course of your lifetime. There are several advantages to investing in an annuity. First, it is tax deferred which means no taxes until you begin taking the income. Second, you can choose a fixed rate annuity where you will always receive the

same amount regardless of market conditions. Third, you will receive payment even if you receive more than your original investment. Fourth, there are annuities with death benefits for heirs. There are many different types of annuities, all of which have different features, benefits and costs but they fall into three main categories: fixed, fixed index and variable. There are two types of payout options- deferred and immediate.

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FIXED ANNUITY A fixed annuity is based on a set interest rate and can increase in value over time. It guarantees income payments over your lifetime with the possibility of death benefits for heirs. There are two ways to purchase - either through a lump sum payment or a series of payments that increase the value of your annuity and therefore the total payout.

VARIABLE ANNUITY A variable annuity’s value will depend on market conditions and will rise and fall with the stock market. This means the possibility of a higher interest rate when the market is strong but in a weak market, the annuity could even lose value.

INDEXED ANNUITY An indexed annuity is based on the performance of a particular market index and the value of the annuity will be based on that particular index. Interest will be based on the index’s interest rate.

WHY BUY AN

ANNUITY? It is a good opportunity to be sure you have the resources to cover your essential monthly expenses such as mortgage or rent, insurance, utilities , travel, etc. The best thing about an annuity is that it does not run out no matter your age or the value of the investment. Start by analyzing your monthly expenses to figure out how much

income you need to cover basic bills. Don’t forget to consider and plan for inflation. When considering an annuity, the most important thing is to be sure to understand what you are investing in. They are complicated investments. Work with a trusted financial adviser to ensure your understanding of the risks and potential returns.

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FENG SHUI IN COLOR & DESIGN

Feng Shui, which literally means wind and water, is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the theory of Yin and Yang. It is the ancient Chinese practice of using energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment by organizing furniture, art, plants, and other objects within any given space or room to create peace and harmony. It has been used for centuries to determine building sites such as the Forbidden City in Beijing, which is built on a north-south axis with the main entrance facing south. It was believed to be the most propitious direction according to the feng shui masters. Additionally, the pyramid addition to the Louvre in Paris, Trump Tower in Manhattan, and the Sydney Opera House in Sydney have all been influenced by feng shui principles.

In interior design, feng shui is a tool to help design a room that makes you feel good and enhances health, prosperity, harmony and balance for a joyful life.

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Chinese philosophy is all about opposites masculine and feminine, dark and light, warm and cold. Additionally, there is a focus on the 5 elements which are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. These symbolize qualities such as stability, wisdom, growth and creativity. Decorating with the five elements is meant to bring joy and balance to your life. According to Better Homes and Gardens, you can feng shui your home with a few simple tips: Clear your home of clutter and open up the flow of traffic. This will create an atmosphere of calm by creating a welcoming entryway. Adding feng shui plants and positioning furniture in relation to the door will give a feeling of

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control and empowerment, creating balance. And don’t forget to use feng shui with your color selections. The bedroom is the most important room for applying the principles of feng shui since we all spend so much time there. It is important to have the bed face the door but not straight-on. It is preferable to have a wall behind the bed so that you are aware if anyone is entering your space. This is referred to as command position. Use soft and muted pastel colors or earthen tones that you’d find in nature. Plants are not recommended for the bedroom as they are active and produce energy which is not conducive to the calm environment required in the bedroom. However, they are desirable throughout the rest of the home. Some of the best plants include lucky bamboo, orchids, jade, snake or rubber plants. Although there is no scientific basis for the use of feng shui in design, it is about making your environment a healthy and happy one for your family, so why not give it a try.

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NEW TRENDS FOR

After the thrill of an engagement, all attention moves to the upcoming wedding. It is a happy and exciting time for any couple and one filled with many choices and decisions. It can also be a stressful time if not properly organized. To make it a joyous event, a plan is essential and it starts with making lists of things to accomplish. Technology has made it much easier. There are on-line wedding planning tools for couples to use. Not only do they simplify wedding preparation, they save time and keep everything organized and in one place as opposed to old fashioned methods. Post-Covid backyard weddings are out and luxury is in. Couples want their venue to be special, whether it is the country club, a spectacular garden, a historic estate, or a clear top tent for dancing under the stars. They want it to reflect who they are and their own personal love story and even their cultural heritage.

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Oftentimes, couples are going for smaller, more intimate affairs. This allows more time to spend with people they care about most. It also helps with the budget and allows for spending on special effects or treats. Decor has shifted from traditional white to brighter, bolder colors. Couples can now more easily express their personalities. Food and flowers are often designed to be environmentally friendly using locally sourced products. Champagne towers add a touch of elegance and they have made a big comeback.

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Hanging florals are a new and dramatic trend along with decorative ceremony aisles. Special effects lighting is another new trend. For a really unique look, go for a custom dance floor as the dance floor is often the center of the action at the wedding party. A new special effect is called cold sparks. The best explanation is indoor fireworks which add drama and sparkle to any event. They can be used in a variety of ways. Use them to light up the bride and groom’s entrance to the party, for first dances, or for the couple’s departure.

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It is all about creating a memorable experience unlike any other. If you don’t have a lot of time to plan and implement all that is required for your wedding, consider hiring a wedding planner or pick a venue that coordinates the details for you. Country Clubs and Hotels are good at that as they often have excellent party planners on staff. Although a private wedding planner will add to the expense, they make sure the entire process runs smoothly from design issues, overseeing the budget, sending invitations, tracking RSVPs, managing vendors, and coordinating the schedule of the wedding. At a minimum, be sure to have someone in charge on the day of the wedding for any last minute issues that arise.

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2024 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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* Schedule subject to change

DATES

TOURNAMENT

COVERAGE

JAN 1 - 7

The Sentry + Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii

GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JAN 8 - 14

Sony Open in Hawaii Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii

GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JAN 15 - 21

PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course, La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, California

GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JAN 22 - 27

Farmers Insurance Open Torrey Pines Golf Course, (South Course, North Course) San Diego, California

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JAN 29 - FEB 4

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am + Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Pebble Beach, California

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

FEB 5 - 11

WM Phoenix Open TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, Arizona

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

FEB 12 - 18

The Genesis Invitational + The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

FEB 19 - 25

Mexico Open at Vidanta Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, México

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

FEB 26 - MAR 3

The Classic in The Palm Beaches PGA National Resort (The Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

MAR 4 - 10

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard + Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Florida

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

MAR 4 - 10

Puerto Rico Open Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

GOLF

MAR 11 - 17

THE PLAYERS Championship TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

+ Signature Event # Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored ^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour

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2024 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES

TOURNAMENT

COVERAGE

MAR 18 - 24

Valspar Championship Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, Florida

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

MAR 25 - 31

Texas Children’s Houston Open Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, Texas

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

APRIL 1 - 7

Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), San Antonio, Texas

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

APRIL 8 - 14

Masters Tournament # Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia

CBS, ESPN+

APRIL 15 - 21

RBC Heritage + Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

APRIL 15 - 21

Corales Puntacana Championship Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

GOLF

APRIL 22 - 28

Zurich Classic of New Orleans TPC Louisiana, Avondale, Louisiana

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

APRIL 29 - MAY 5

AT&T Byron Nelsons TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

MAY 6 - 12

Wells Fargo Championship + Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

MAY 6 - 12

Myrtle Beach Classic Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

GOLF

MAY 13 - 19

PGA Championship # Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky

CBS, ESPN+

MAY 20 - 26

Charles Schwab Challenge Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

RBC Canadian Open Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday + Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

MAY 27 - JUNE 2 JUNE 3 - 9

+ Signature Event # Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored ^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour

* Schedule subject to change

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* Schedule subject to change

TOURNAMENT

COVERAGE

JUNE 10 - 16

U.S. Open # Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2), Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina

NBC, USA NETWORK, PEACOCK

JUNE 17 - 23

Travelers Championship + Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JUNE 24 - 30

Rocket Mortgage Classic Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JULY 1 - 7

John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JULY 8 - 14

Genesis Scottish Open ^ The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JULY 8 - 14

TBA Event TBA, TBA

GOLF

JULY 15 - 21

Barracuda Championship Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, California

GOLF

JULY 22 - 28

3M Open TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

JUNE 29 - AUG 4

Olympic Men’s Golf Competition # Le Golf National, Paris, France

GOLF

Wyndham Championship Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina

CBS, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 5 - 11

FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS AUG 12 - 18

FedEx St. Jude Championship TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 19 - 25

BMW Championship Castle Pines Golf Club, Castle Rock, Colorado

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 26 - SEP 1

TOUR Championship East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia

NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM

+ Signature Event # Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored ^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour

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2024 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

DATES

TOURNAMENT

PURSE

JAN 18-21

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida

$1.5M

JAN 25-28

LPGA Drive On Championship Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, Florida Honda LPGA Thailand Siam Country Club (Old Course) in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand HSBC Women’s World Championship Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore

1.75M

FEB 22-25 FEB 29-MAR 3

$1.8M

MAR 7-10

Blue Bay LPGA Jian Lake Blue Bay GC in Hainan Island, People’s Republic of China

$2.2M

MAR 21-24

Seri Pak LA Open Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates, California

$1.75M

MAR 28-31

Arizona Championship presented by JTBC TBD in Phoenix, Arizona

$2M

APR 3-7

LPGA Match Play at Shadow Creek Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada

$2M

APR 18-21

The Chevron Championship The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas

APR 25-28

JM Eagle LA Championship pres. by Plastpro Wilshire Golf Club in Los Angeles, California

$3M

MAY 9-12

Cognizant Founders Cup Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey

$3M

MAY 16-19

Mizuho Americas Open Liberty National GC in Jersey City, New Jersey

$3M

U.S. Women’s Open MAY 30-JUN 2 Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania ShopRite LPGA Classic pres. by Acer Seaview, A Dolce Hotel (Bay Course) in Galloway, New JUN 7-9 Jersey Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give JUN 13-16 Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan

$1.7M

$5.2M**

$11M** $1.75M $3M

JUN 20-23

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington

$10M**

JUN 27-30

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan

$3M

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* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

DATES

TOURNAMENT

PURSE

JUL 11-14

Amundi Evian Championship Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France

$6.5M**

JUL 18-21

Dana Open for Children Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio

$1.75M

JUL 25-28

CPKC Women’s Open Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

$2.6M

AUG 1-4

Portland Classic Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon

1.75M

AUG 8-11

2024 Paris Olympics Le Golf National in Paris, France

AUG 15-18

Women’s Scottish Open TBD in Scotland

$2M

AUG 22-25

AIG Women’s Open St Andrews (Old Course) in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

$9M**

AUG 29-SEP 1

FM Global Championship TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts

$3.5M

SEP 13-15

Solheim Cup Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia

SEP 19-22

Kroger Queen City Championship pres. by P&G TBD in Cincinnati, Ohio

$2M

SEP 27-29

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship pres. by P&G Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas

$3M

OCT 10-13

Buick LPGA Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club in Shanghai, People’s Rep. of China

$2.1M

OCT 17-20

BMW Ladies Championship TBD in Republic of Korea

$2.2M

OCT 24-27

Maybank Championship Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$3M

OCT 31-NOV 3

TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course in Shiga, Japan

$2M

NOV 6-9

LOTTE Championship Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

$3M

NOV 14-17

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida

$3.25M

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE Delaware PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JANUARY

JAN 13 | ARTISAN MARKET Saturday we will host a variety of local craft vendors, including art, vintage goods, plants, and more! We will also feature special brunch offerings and drink specials at our atrium bar, including the Bloody Mary Bar! For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/bdhyd77h JAN 26 - 28 | FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL Enjoy a weekend of winter festivities at the beach, including ice sculpture tours, live sculpture demonstrations, bonfires, ice rink, tastings, music, and more. For more info visit: fireandicede.com

FEBRUARY

FEB 3 | BEER & FRIENDS FEST Kick Dry January to the curb with some of Dewey Beer’s best brewery friends! Join us February 3rd, for a classic summer party with bay views and over 50+ breweries from all over the country. Locat-

ed at the Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Enjoy delicious brews, live music and a buffet all included with your ticket. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/5f2tcenb FEB 10 | MARDI GRAS LOOP The Mardi Gras Loop, the Loop is a citywide party in which club patrons pay a one-time cover charge to visit nightspots throughout Wilmington. The long standing Loop Series tradition is one of Wilmington’s most-enduring nightlife traditions and regularly draws thousands of people to Wilmington. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/4upetw2m

MARCH

MARCH 9 | ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE The parade begins at the intersection of 4th Street and King Street in Wilmington Delaware and ends at the intersection of 14th Street and King Street. At the end of the parade route is the location of

our Hooley. Feel free to enjoy the parade from this location. Alcohol and food will be sold along with our yearly commemorative beer mugs. For more info visit: irishcultureclubde.com

APRIL

APRIL 1 - 14 | TULIP CELEBRATION This beach town blossoms every spring and gets in the swing with art exhibits, “History in Bloom” walking tours, flower-arranging demonstrations, and plant sales. The timing of the tulips’ appearance is an inexact science and either milder or colder weather in advance of the event dates can increase the probability that the dates of the celebration may not exactly coincide with the tulips blooming! . For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/yc27csyr

trucks in the area will be duking it out over two days to vie for YOUR vote! In addition to wine, cider, and some of the best food around, there will also be live music and a Kid Zone, making this a fun activity for the whole family! For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/4dsdu7er APRIL 22 - 27 | RESTAURANT WEEK Each spring, when those restaurateurs team up to present City Restaurant Week. With Wilmington’s finest restaurants to select from, offering everything from Asian to French to Italian, you get to sample the creative cuisine of these fine dining spots with $15 for lunch and $35 or $50 for dinner! For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/yxv7jhd6

MAY APRIL 12 - 13 | FOOD TRUCK FEST Join us for one of the region’s largest food truck competitions. 25+ of the most talented and popular

MAY 17 - 19 | GRAND PRIX The Wilmington Grand Prix is an early-season stop on USA Cycling’s (USAC) National Racing Calendar,

which is made up of the top bike races in America. A criterium is a bike race of a specified number of laps held on a closed course on public roads. For more info visit: wilmgrandprix.com

JUNE

We provide educational exhibits, demonstrations, and competitions aimed at the advancement of livestock, horticulture, and agriculture with special emphasis placed on educational activities! For more info visit: delawarestatefair.com

JUNE 1 | COASTAL ARTS FEST Coming soon - an exciting lineup of vendors, entertainment, and activities for the Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival! The festival is a celebration of all things sea glass and offers for sale the wonderful, and artistic, coastal creations of talented artisans who represent the best of the Atlantic seaboard from New Hampshire to Florida. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/2dd8zssy

JULY 27 | FOOD & BREW FEST The event showcases more than 40 beers paired with creative food offerings from a dozen of Newark’s restaurants. Unlike most beer festivals, this event takes place in the restaurants. You travel from restaurant to restaurant to sample the featured brews and tasty dishes designed to spotlight those brews at that particular establishment. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/yywhv3bb

JULY

AUGUST

JULY 18 - 27 | STATE FAIR The Delaware State Fair, Inc. is a diverse, volunteer supported non-profit community based organization that is committed to educating and promoting agricultural heritage and values.

AUG 24 | BEER, WINE & SPIRITS FESTIVAL No gambling on the weather - Rain or shine! In case of bad weather we are able to move the event indoors. The Delaware Beer,

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Wine & Spirits Festival celebrates its 13th year on August 26, 2023 and is the only statewide festival for this industry. This year’s event will take place at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village and will feature producers on the Delaware Beer Wine and Spirits Trail. For more info visit: debeerwinespirits.com

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 7 | BIKE TOUR The Amish Country Bike Tour is suited for all ages and abilities, including 15, 25, 50, 62 or 100-mile loops through the flatlands of Delaware‘s Amish farmlands. Rest stops include the famous “Pie Stop” at the Amish Schoolhouse, where members of the Amish community and other volunteers serve locally-baked pies and cookies. Following the tour, cyclists will be treated to a catered picnic! For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/29uppkvk

SEPT 27 - 29 | OCEAN’S CALLING A three day festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring over 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk. Experience delicious east coast bites from local food vendors. Plus, learn tricks of the trade from world-renowned chef cooking demos that celebrate the region. For more info visit: oceanscallingfestival.com

OCTOBER

OCT 12 | RIVER TOWNS RIDE The annual River Towns Ride & Festival provides riders the opportunity to visit the historic riverfronts of New Castle, Delaware City, Wilmington and Chesapeake City, Md. while earning medals based on distance completed. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/3d9w5pju OCT 14 - 19 | RESTAURANT WEEK Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week allows you to experience 5 days of upscale dining with prix-

fixe menus at premier restaurants in Greater Wilmington. The common denominator among the participating restaurants is that virtually all are owner-operated. In other words, not only is there not a chain restaurant among the participants, during your visit it is likely you’ll meet the creative mind behind the restaurant. In fact, they may even be your chef. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/ye22a5pw

NOVEMBER

NOV 2 | RUNNING FESTIVAL The Ocean City half-Marathon course will start at Assateague State Park and follow the last 13.1 miles of the full marathon

route. The course will merge with the marathon participants and follow the same route across Isle of Wight Bay from West Ocean City to the finish line at the Ocean City Inlet but not before following along nearly a mile of the famous Ocean City boardwalk. For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/28evajn4 NOV 10 | CRAFT FAIR Get ready for the ultimate craft extravaganza at Baywood Craft Fair, where local artisans showcase their creative masterpieces! For more info visit: http://tinyurl.com/5n7sy2d3

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2024 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

SESSION

DATE

TIME

FEATURED MATCHES

JAN 15 - MON

11:00 AM

Men's & Women's 1st Round

JAN 15 - MON

7:00 PM

Men's & Women's 1st Round

JAN 16 - TUE

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 1st Round

JAN 16 - TUE

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 1st Round

JAN 17 - WED

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round

JAN 17 - WED

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round

JAN 18 -THU

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round

JAN 18 -THU

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round

JAN 19 - FRI

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JAN 19 - FRI

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JAN 20 - SAT

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JAN 20 - SAT

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JAN 21 - SUN

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 4th Round

JAN 21 - SUN

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 4th Round

JAN 22 - MON

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s 4th Round

JAN 22 - MON

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s 4th Round

JAN 23 - TUE

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

JAN 23 - TUE

7:00 PM

Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

JAN 24 - WED

11:00 AM

Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

JAN 24 - WED

7:30 PM

Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

JAN 25 - THU

11:00 AM

Women’s Semifinals

JAN 25 - THU

7:30 PM

Men’s Semifinal

JAN 26 - FRI

3:00 PM

Mixed Doubles Semi & Women’s Doubles Final & Men’s Singles Semifinal

JAN 27 - SAT

7:30 PM

Women’s Singles Final & Men’s Doubles Final

JAN 28 - SUN

7:30 PM

Mixed Doubles Final & Men’s Singles Final

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2024 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE

PLAY START

SESSION

MAY 26 - SUN

12:00 PM