Every 1st Friday:

Star Charities Volunteers Meet

10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.

 

Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.

 

Every Saturday: Morning Worship

10 a.m., Bible study; 11 a.m., worship, Beatitudes by the Beach (Seventh-day Adventist Ocean City Company), 10301 Coastal Hwy., (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church), O.C. For more information, 443-397-4005.

 

Every Sunday: Morning Worship

8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more information, 410-289-7430.

 

Every Sunday: Morning Worship

8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474.

 

Every Sunday: Divine Liturgy

9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, 33384 MacKenzie Way, Lewes. Visitors always welcome. All services in English. For more information, 302-645-5791 or visit www.orthodoxdelmar.org.

 

Every Monday: 50+ Christian Social Club

6:30 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., (Rte. 611), Berlin. Get together with 50+ year olds for prayer, encouragment, share joys and concerns, play board games, go for walks, bike rides and more. For more info, 410-641-2186, bethanyinberlin.com or email: bethany21811-@gmail.com.

 

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus,

Sweet Adelines Meet

7-9 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center. Women are invited to learn the craft of a capella singing under the direction of Carol Ludwig. For more info, 410-641-6876.

 

Open Monday-Saturday: Atlantic United

Methodist Church Thrift Shop

10 a.m.-2 p.m., AUMC, 105 4th Street, O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.

 

Open Monday-Saturday:

Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Berlin Shopping Center, just off Rte. 50, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd # 7, Berlin. Proceeds support the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean Residence. For more information, 410-641-1132.

 

Open Monday-Saturday: Shirley Grace

Pregnancy Center Thrift Shop

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bank Plaza, 34407 Dupont Blvd., Unit 3. Frankford, Del. All proceeds benefit the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center. For more information, 443-513-0114.

 

Every Monday: Berlin TOPS Meeting

5-6:30 p.m., Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 733 Healthway Drive. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. For more info, 410-251-2083.

 

Every 2nd Tuesday: Worcester Co.

Parkinson’s Support Group

2:30-4 p.m., Ocean Pines Library. Speakers, exercises, discussions of current medications and new sources of help. For more information, 410-208-3132.

 

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting

5:30-7 p.m., Worcester Co. Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For information, jeanduck47-@gmail.com.

 

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday:

MOPS, Mothers Of Preschoolers Meeting

9:15 a.m., Community Church, Ocean Pines. Free childcare so enjoy a mommy’s play date. For more information visit, www. facebook.com/groups/MOPSccop.

 

Open Wednesday-Saturday: ‘Used To Be

Mine’ Thrift Shop Supporting Diakonia

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located at the intersection of Rte. 611 and Sunset Ave. For more information, 410-213-0243.

 

Open Wednesday-Saturday:

Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rte. 589 & Racetrack Rd., Berlin. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and household items.

 

Every Thursday: Chair Aerobics

1-2 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Free will offering appreciated. For more info, 410-524-7474.

 

Every Thursday:

Beach Singles 45+ Happy Hour

4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649.

 

Oct. 2: Fall Festival

3:30-6:30 p.m., Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Racetrack Rd., Berlin. Hosted by the Home School Association. Arts and crafts tables, face painting and kids activities, food and bake sale, cake walk, bounce house, giant slide and more. Games, rides and other activites require tickets. Cost: $1 per ticket or $20, for 30. Free parking. For more info, rutzler.macsmom@gmail.com or n.behornar@verizon.net. To be a vendor for this kid friendly event, heathermarinelli-@comcast.net.

 

Oct. 3: The Parke Garage Sale

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., driveways of the residents. The Parke is an active 55+ adult community of 503 homes. Parke residents will be selling clothes, lamps, artwork, household items, electronics, furnitures and more. Maps will be available at the main entrances of the Parke located at Central Parke West and Chatham streets, located off of Ocean Parkway at the south entrance of Ocean Pines. For more information, 410-208-4994.

 

Oct. 3: Outdoor Flea Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Rte. 611 & Snug Harbor Rd., near Frontiertown, Berlin. Breakfast and lunch. Great soups and baked goods available. For more information or to rent a table, 410-629-0926.

 

Oct. 3: Free New & Gently Used Coats

Mission Event

10 a.m., Odyssey Church, Selbyville. Open to those in need. New and gently used coats and some clothing free of charge, on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, to refer a person in need or make a donation, forge@theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.

 

Oct. 3: Chicken & Dumplings Dinner

11 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin. Sponsored by the St. Paul United Methodist Church 2015 Homecoming Committee. Cost: $9 per person. Baked goods available.

 

Oct. 3: AYCE Fried Chicken Buffet

11:30 a.m.-until, Mt. Pleasant Church, Willards. All-you-can-eat fried chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost: $12, adults; $6 children. Under 6 years old eat free. Bake table and carry-outs available. For more information, 443-614-9898.

 

Oct. 4: Crab & Chicken Feast

2-6 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th St. & Coastal Hwy., O.C. Feast will include crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, cole slaw, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost: $35, age over 10; $15, for those 10 and younger. Tickets are limited and available at the church. Bring your own mallet and beer or wine if you desire, no hard liquor please. For more information, 410-723-1973.

 

Oct. 4: OC Power Squadron Fundraiser

Spaghetti Dinner

Three seatings, 5, 6 & 7 p.m.; DeNovo’s Trattoria, south gate Ocean Pines, in Manklin Station. To benefit safe boating programs. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, butter and dessert. Cost: $10, adults; $5 children under 12. Dine-in or carry-out. For more information, tickets or reservations, 410-208-1108.

 

Oct. 6: 9th Annual Card Party

Doors open 10:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Catholic Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., O.C. All proceeds benefit LAOH charities. Parties of 4 should bring their own card tables by 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5. Tables will be available for largers parties. For non-card players, tables will be available for lunch only. Cost: $22, ticket and includes full buffet lunch, desserts and beverages (coffee, tea or soda). Ticket purchase makes you eligible for many door prizes. Chinese auction, including golf packages and gift certificates, plus baskets of cheer and other raffles. Both cards and games are welcome. For tickets, 443-614-5221 or 302-988-1498.

 

Oct. 7: Bingo

5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., early bird games; 7 p.m., regular games; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, 138th St., across from the Fenwick Inn. $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 allowed in bingo hall during bingo.

 

Oct. 7: Delmarva Hand Dancing

5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jordan’s Roof-top), at the Fenwick Inn, 138th St., O.C. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, 302-200-3262.

 

Oct. 8: Legion Bingo

Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 6:30 p.m.; American Legion Post 166, 24th St. & Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Food and drink available. For more information, 410-289-3166.

 

Oct. 9: Crab Cake Dinner

4-7 p.m., Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. Dinners include single crab cake sandwich with fresh garden salad and seasoned baked potato. Cost: $10. Carry-outs and bake sale table also available. For more information, 410-641-1137.

 

Oct. 9: KC Bingo

5 p.m., doors open; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church, O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.

Oct. 10: Longaberger, Vera Bradley

& Cash Bingo

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m.; Willards Lions Club, Main St., Willards. To benefit the Ladies Auxiliary. 20 games for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Baskets and pocketbooks will be filled. Must be 16 or older to play. For tickets, 410-726-1583 or 410-835-2285. Tickets can also be ordered online at willardsfire.com.

 

Oct. 11: KC Breakfast Special

8:30-11:30 a.m., Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church, O.C. Menu includes eggs, western omelet, bacon, sausage, home fries, chip beef, french toast, plain and blueberry pancakes, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $9, adults; $4 for children under the age of 8. For more information, 410-524-7994.

 

Oct. 13: Free Alley Cat Allies

Trap-Neuter-Return Workshop

7-9 p.m., Ocean City Fire Company Hall, 10124 Keyser Point Rd., O.C. Learn how to help neighborhood cats through advocacy and the Trap-Neuter-Return program. Snacks, door prizes and free cat food for the first 20 people to arrive. For more information 201-317-8023 or visit www.alleycat.org.

 

Oct. 14: Bingo

5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., early bird games; 7 p.m., regular games; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, 138th St., across from the Fenwick Inn. $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 allowed in bingo hall during bingo.

 

Oct. 14: Delmarva Hand Dancing

5:30-9 p.m., Peaky’s (formerly Jordan’s Roof-top), at the Fenwick Inn, 138th St., O.C. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, 302-200-3262.

 

Oct. 15: Legion Bingo

Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 6:30 p.m.; American Legion Post 166, 24th St. & Philadelphia Ave., O.C. Food and drink available. For more info, 410-289-3166.

 

Oct. 15: Worcester County Tea Party

Speaker Series

Doors open, 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m.; Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Featured speaker will be Maryland District #1, US House of Representatives Candidate, Mike Smigiel. Topic will be “Party and Principles: Reagan’s 11th Commandment.” Free and open to the public. For more information, 443-614-7214 or email WCTTPPatriots@gmail.com.

 

Oct. 16: KC Bingo

5 p.m., doors open; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church, O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.

 

Oct. 17: Willards Fire Dept. Cash Bash

Doors open 5:30 p.m.; Willards Volunteer Fire Department. Drawings every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Grand prize $2,500. Tickets: $25, include beer and food. Cash bar, Chinese auction, 50/50 pull tabs, music and more. You do not need to be present to win. For more information or for tickets see any member or call 443-783-9399. Tickets available online at WillardsFire.com.

 

Oct. 18: The Island Boys In Concert

6 p.m., Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Rd., Berlin. No tickets are required but a love offering will be collected.

 

Oct. 20: St. Claire’s Annual Autumn

Card Party Luncheon

Doors open 10 a.m., luncheon served at noon; St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 3rd St. & Baltimore Ave., O.C. Cost: $20 per person. For reservations, 410-641-5049 or 410-289-3453.