After a rainy, dreary week, it appears we will see clear skies and mild temperatures here in Ocean City, Md this weekend. If you want to enjoy the beach before it gets too hot, or too crowded, this week is the perfect time for a spontaneous trip. For those of you that are coming to see us this weekend, here are some of the highlights of things to do:
photo by ocsharktournament.com
– This weekend is the return of the 19th Annual Mako Tournament. Started in 1996 and synonymous with the start of the season each year, Mako Mania attracts talented anglers hoping to land a prize winning mako shark, bluefish, or thresher shark. The event takes place Friday-Sunday with daily weigh ins atBahia Marina each day. Contact 410-289-7438 or fish@bahiamarina.com for more information.
– Sharing Ocean City with the best fishermen from around the region this weekend will be some of the best surfers from around the country as the 15th Annual Longboard Team Challenge also returns this weekend. Hosted by Castle in the Sand, this weekend long event will see teams from as far away as California compete to see who has the best longboard skills. The event kicks off with a Legends party on Friday at Barn 34 (6:30 start time) and continues all weekend on the beach in front of Castle in the Sand. For more information visit: facebook.com/oceancitysurfclub.
Wyatt Harrison, owner of Plak That Printing Co.
– Senior Week is well underway in Ocean City, which means Play it Safe is back with more free events to help graduates safely enjoy their beach week. This week, check out beach karaoke on Sunday from 6-8pm on 3rd St., beach volleyball at 4:30pm on Monday- also on 3rd St., 3-on-3 basketball games at Northside Park on Wednesday beginning at 6pm, or any other of this week’s events. Find a full listing of Play if Safe events here.
– Finally, the Clarion is planning a major celebration to honor the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard. The event will take place June 19 from 6-9pm and will feature Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and Chief Steven W. Cantrell of the Coast Guard. Tickets are on sale now for $42 and must be purchased by June 12. Contact sandy@ocmuseum.org for tickets or more information.
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GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 6 p.m. Sterling silver and 14K, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, custom faceted gem stones, carved stones, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies and beads of all types. Admission costs are $5 for adults and free to children 16 and younger and military with ID. Info:www.treasuresoftheearth.com, jane@treasuresoftheearth.com or 804-642-2011.
LONGBOARD TEAM CHALLENGE — Ocean City beach between 36th and 38th streets (Castle in the Sand). Sixteen teams of five compete on longboards. Give-aways and kids’ activities on the beach. Info: 800-OC-OCEAN.
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ TENNIS — OC Tennis Center, 61st Street, bayside. Sign ups at 1 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
BERLIN HEALTH FAIR — Berlin Visitor’s Center, 14 S. Main St., Berlin, 3-7 p.m. Free information and screenings including bood pressure, carotid, bone density, women’s health and diabetes. Also Integrative Health providers including massage, reflexology, essential oils, gluten free eating, acupuncture and more, held at the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Center, 124 N. Main St., Berlin. High Heel race at 5:30 p.m.
‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE AND DINNER — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Ballroom, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Buffet and dinner and dessert begins at 5:30 p.m., performance at 7 p.m. Featuring the Pointe Dance Theatre. Open to the public. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $20 for children 11 and younger. Tickets: Shelly Olafsson, 209-277-0001.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND HIGH HEEL RACE — Berlin Information Center, 14 S. Main St., 3-7 p.m. Opportunity for the public to receive free information and screenings including blood pressure, carotid, bone density, women’s health, diabetes and more. Also, integrative health providers available at the Worcester County Youth and Family Counseling Services, 124 N. Main St., Berlin. Topics include massage, gluten free eating, acupuncture and reflexology. The High Heel Race, benefiting Women Supporting Women, will begin at 5:30. Register: WomenSupportingWomen.org, 410-213-1177 or 410-548-7880. Info: 410-641-9268 or ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org.
SAT. June 6
GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sterling silver and 14K, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, custom faceted gem stones, carved stones, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies and beads of all types. Admission costs are $5 for adults and free to children 16 and younger and military with ID. Info:www.treasuresoftheearth.com, jane@treasuresoftheearth.com or 804-642-2011.
LONGBOARD TEAM CHALLENGE — Ocean City beach between 36th and 38th streets (Castle in the Sand). Sixteen teams of five compete on longboards. Give-aways and kids’ activities on the beach. Info: 800-OC-OCEAN.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE — The Parke at Ocean Pines, 7 a.m. to noon. Clothes, lamps, artwork, household items, electronics, furniture and more. Maps will be available at the main entrance fo the Parke located at Central Parke West and Chatham, streets off of Ocean Parkway at the south gate of Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-4994.
BINGO — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash, prizes, food and 50/50 raffles. Bingo package cost is $25. Proceeds benefit Worcester County G.O.L.D. Tickets purchased at the door or by calling Mary Burgess, 443-880-3740.
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, soups and baked goods. Table rental: 410-629-0926.
FIRST SATURDAY COMMUNITY YARD SALE — Montego Bay Residential Community, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Turn bayside at 130th Street, Ocean City. Look for bargains at some of the 1,523 homes. Info: 410-250-3080.
‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines, 7 p.m. Featuring the Pointe Dance Theatre. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children 11 and younger. Tickets: Shelly Olafsson, 209-277-0001.
GOSPEL DAY JAMBOREE — Furnace Town, 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill, 1 p.m. Featuring uplifting gospel from God’s Country Crossroads, Brittany Lewis and Triple Praise. Also, Furnace Town artisans will be on site and The Paul Leifer Nature Trail is open. Light refreshments available. Take your lawn chairs. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children and free to Furnace Town members.
CORNHOLE BENEFIT — Millville Fire Hall, 35554 Atlantic Ave., Millville, Del. Registration at 11 a.m., opening ceremonies at 11:45 a.m., play at noon. The 6th annual Beta Sigma Phi Cornhole Tournament will benefit the Russell White Scholarship Foundation. Cost is $50 per team, which includes a T-shirt for each player. Pre-register: Sarah, 302-363-7311. Cash prizes, door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing and refreshments sold by Charlie K’s BBQ with BYOB.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ALBERT BERGER — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. Mr. Berger was the Most Senior Lion in the Ocean City Lions Club.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 25. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410-524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAREHOUSE OPEN — Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Warehouse, 7033 Worcester Highway, Newark,8 a.m. to noon. Currently accepting donations in the form of gently used furniture, appliances and building supplies. Info: 410-208-4440.
SUN. June 7
GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sterling silver and 14K, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, custom faceted gem stones, carved stones, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies and beads of all types. Admission costs are $5 for adults and free to children 16 and younger and military with ID. Info:www.treasuresoftheearth.com, jane@treasuresoftheearth.com or 804-642-2011.
LONGBOARD TEAM CHALLENGE — Ocean City beach between 36th and 38th streets (Castle in the Sand). Sixteen teams of five compete on longboards. Give-aways and kids’ activities on the beach. Info: 800-OC-OCEAN.
OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring a visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production. Each 8-minute show also features fireworks effects. Free event. Info: 800-626-2326 or www.ocbeachlights.com.
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ karaoke — Ocean City beach at Third Street, 6-8 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates. I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.
Overeaters Anonymous #169 — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.
FRIED CHICKEN CARRYOUT — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $7 for a half chicken or $11 for a full chicken. Bake table, sodas and rolls available. Advance orders: 443-235-2926.
‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines, 1 p.m. Featuring the Pointe Dance Theatre. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children 11 and younger. Tickets: Shelly Olafsson, 209-277-0001.
outdoor casual worship service — Front lawn of Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8:30 a.m., Sundays, through Sept. 27. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Held indoors during inclement weather. Info: 410-641-2186 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 26. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
MON. June 8
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.
FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN PINES LIBRARY MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Refreshments available at 9:30 a.m., speaker at 10 a.m., followed by a brief business meeting. Speaker will be Tony Russo, author of “Eastern Shore Beer: The Heady History of Chesapeake Brewing.” The public is welcome. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a planning meeting for the annual book sale. Info: 410-524-1818 orwww.worcesterlibrary.org.
HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, Mondays, 1-4 p.m., June through September. Info: 410-251-2849.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.
TUES. June 9
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ beach volleyball — Ocean City beach at Third Street. Sign-ups at 4:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs and shrimp, crab soup, hot dogs, pizza, corn on the cob, and French fries. Reserve crabs and shrimp: 410-524-7994.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, every Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. Info: 443-229-2744 or namimdls@gmail.com.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Discussion, speakers, exercise, medication updates and more. No reservation, no fee. Info: www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.orgor Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-208-0525.
STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP — Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St., #B, Pocomoke City, noon to 2 p.m. A well-researched falls prevention program for seniors. The workshop is free and meets for two hours a week for seven weeks, June 2-July 14. Info: 410-957-0391.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING – Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m.TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE – WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
WED. June 10
movie on the beach — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach featuring “Big Hero 6.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City. Sign-ups at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates. I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.
PTA PROSPECTIVE STUDENT MEETING — Wor-Wic Community College, Room 109 of the Allied Health Building, Salisbury, 6-8 p.m.Students interested in the new physical therapist assistant (PTA) program are required to attend one of these meetings. Reserve a seat:sennis@worwic.edu or 410-572-8740.
RETIRED NURSES OF OCEAN PINES PICNIC — White Horse Park Pavilion, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations required: Gale Alford, 410-208-1590 or galebillalford@aol.com.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262).
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m.Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE – WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
THURS. June 11
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ DODGEBALL — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.
CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by Celiac Disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210.
ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR AND LUNCHEON — The tour of nine Ocean Pines gardens will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Luncheon will be held at the yacht club at 12:30 p.m. Featuring local artists as well as local garden vendors. Deadline for luncheon reservations is June 4. Tickets for tour only cost $10, for tour and luncheon, $30. Reservations: 301-385-0839.
OC AARP CHAPTER 1917 GENERAL MEETING — Ocean City Senior Center, 41st Street, bayside, 9:30 a.m. Featured speakers will be Del. Carozza and Sen. Mathias. Information on upcoming trips and events. Info: www.AARP1917.org.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.
ONGOING EVENTS
BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, during regular library hours through Labor Day. Gently used books for $5 a bag. Info: 410-524-1818.
‘EVEREST…CONQUERING CHALLENGES WITH GOD’S MIGHTY POWER!’ — St. Andrew Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m., June 22-26. Participate in team building games, Bible songs, science experiments and tasty treats. Cost is $40 per child with a $65 maximum for a family. Register: 410-250-0300 and at St. Luke and St. Andrew.
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER — Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, June 19, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the formation of U.S. Coast Guard. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will be the master of ceremonies and Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell, Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard will be the guest speaker. Cost is $42. Deadline is June 12. Info:sandy@ocmuseum.org. Hosted by the Ocean City Museum Society.
BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay
Ocean City 410-524-7575
June 5: Over Time, 9 p.m.
June 6: It’s About Time, 9 p.m.
June 10: Sir Rod, 5 p.m.
BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH
116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium
Ocean City 443-664-2896
Every Wednesday: Jam Session w/The Baltimore Boyz, 8-11 p.m.
Every Thursday: Brant Quick, 6-9 p.m.
June 5: Brian Shultz, 7-10 p.m.
June 6: Tor & Coastal
Storm, 7-11 p.m.
BRASS BALLS SALOON
Boardwalk, between
11th and 12th streets
Ocean City
410-289-0069
Every Friday & Saturday: Karaoke w/O’Andy, 9 p.m.
BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS
Wicomico Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-289-0500
June 5: Angeline & Joey
Saah, 5-8 p.m.
June 6: Kaleb Brown, 12:30-4 p.m.; Angeline & Joey Saah, 5-8 p.m.
June 7: Angeline & Joey Saah,
12:30-4 p.m.; Kaleb Brown, 5-9 p.m.
June 8: Deck Party w/Orlando Philips the RasTA American, 5-9 p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE
15th St. & Baltimore Ave.
Ocean City
410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com
Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue
CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL
In the Carousel Hotel
118th Street and the ocean
Ocean City 410-524-1000
June 6: Tim Landers &
John Heinz, 2-6 p.m.
June 7: Dave Sherman, 2-6 p.m.
June 11: DJ Jeremy, 7-11 p.m.
CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS
10218 Racetrack Road
Berlin 410-641-0600
June 5: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
June 6: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; New Dawn Duo, 9:30 p.m.
to 1:30 a.m.
COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL
In the Castle in the Sand Hotel
37th Street oceanfront
Ocean City
410-289-6846
June 5: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m.
June 6: Ginger Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Parental Guidance, 5-9 p.m.
June 7: Byron Anthony & Joe Mama, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick & the Mood Swingers, 4-8 p.m.
June 8: Bob Wilkinson &
Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m.
June 9: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.
June 10: Chris Button &
Joe Mamma, 4-8 p.m.
June 11: John LaMere, noon to
3 p.m.; Homemade Hooch, 4-8 p.m.
THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB
1 Mumford’s Landing Road
Ocean Pines
410-641-7501
June 5: Tor & Coastal
Storm, 6-10 p.m.
June 6: Lovin Cup Duo, 6-10 p.m.
June 7: Randy Lee & Band, 5-9 p.m.
DUFFY’S TAVERN
130th Street in the
Montego Bay Shopping Center
410-250-1449
June 6: Uprizing, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
DUNES MANOR
28th Street, Oceanfront
Ocean City
410-289-1100
June 5: Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m.
June 6: Randy Jamz, 2-6 p.m.;
Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on
the piano, 7-11 p.m.
June 7: Randy Jamz, 2-5 p.m.;
Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on
the piano, 7-11 p.m.
June 10-11: Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m.
FAGER’S ISLAND
60th Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-524-5500
June 5: Kevin Poole, 5:30 p.m.;
DJ Hook, 9:30 p.m.; New
Romance, 10 p.m.
June 6: Opposite Directions,
5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.; Alter Ego, 10 p.m.
June 7: Everett Spells, brunch
June 8: DJ Wax, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; LauraLea &
Tripp Fabulous, 10 p.m.
June 11: DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.
GUIDOS BURRITOS
33rd Street and Coastal Highway
Ocean City
410-524-3663
Every Thursday: DJ Wax
HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL
12841 S. Harbor Road
West Ocean City
410-213-1846
June 5: DJ Bill T, 4 p.m.
June 6: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.;
DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.
June 7: Opposite Directions,
2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.
June 8: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.;
DJ Billy T, 8 p.m.
June 9: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
June 10: Nate Clendenen,
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
June 11: Opposite Directions,
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
HARPOON HANNA’S
Route 54 and the bay
Fenwick Island, Del.
800-227-0525
302-539-3095
June 5: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.;
DJ Mikey J, 10 p.m.
June 6: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.;
DJ Cdub, 10 p.m.
June 7: Kevin Poole, 4-8 p.m.
June 8: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m.
June 9: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.
June 10: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m.
June 11: Keith White Duo, 5-9 p.m.
HOOKED
8003 Coastal Highway
Ocean City
410-723-4665
Every Thursday: Rick Kennedy, 6 p.m.
HOOTERS
Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road
West Ocean City
410-213-1841
June 5: Push, 8 p.m.
June 6: Bad Since Breakfast, 8 p.m.
June 7: This is Your Monkey, 3-7 p.m.
June 10: Tim and the Animal, 6 p.m.
JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB
56th Street, bayside
Ocean City
410-524-7499
June 5: It’s About Time Trio, 9 p.m.
June 6: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys 9 p.m.
June 10: Jam Session w/Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater
Cowboys, 9 p.m.
KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR
54th Street
Ocean City
443-664-2836
Every Friday: Baltimore Boyz
Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie
LONGBOARD CAFE
67th Street Town Center
Ocean City
443-664-5639
June 7: Joe Mama & Anthony
Carmen, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
June 9: Chris Button,
8:30-11:30 p.m.
June 11: Mike Smith,
8:30-11:30 p.m.
M.R. DUCKS
Talbot Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-289-9125
June 5: DJ Batman, 6 p.m.
June 6: Electric Company, 4-8 p.m.
June 7: Tommy Edward Trio, 4-8 p.m.
MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL
53rd Street and Coastal Highway
Ocean City
410-723-5565
June 5: DJ Casper 10 p.m.
June 6: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m.
June 7: Jimmy G, noon to 4 p.m.
June 9: Theme Party “Pajama Jammy Jam” w/DJ Vybe
June 11: DJ Casper, 10 p.m.
OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB
In the Horizons Restaurant
In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel
101st Street and the ocean
Ocean City
410-524-3535
June 5-6: First Class,
9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
June 11: Power Play,
9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Lenny’s Beach Bar
June 5-7: First Class, 4-9 p.m.
June 8-11: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m.
PURPLE MOOSE
Boardwalk, between
Talbot and Caroline streets
Ocean City
410-289-6953
June 5: Frankie & the
Actions, 10 p.m.
June 6: VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff, 2 p.m.; Frankie & the Actions, 10 p.m.
June 8: Fuzzbox Piranha, 10 p.m.
ROPEWALK
82nd Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-524-1009
Every Friday: Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.
Every Saturday: Acoustic music,
during lunch; Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.; Dueling Pianos, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Every Sunday: Acoustic music,
during lunch; Dueling Pianos,
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.
SEACRETS
49th Street and the bay
Ocean City
410-524-4900
June 5: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.;
Jah Works, 9 p.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m.
June 6: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.;
Jah Works, 9 p.m.; Party Like It’s,
10 p.m.
June 7: Power Play, 5 p.m.;
The Davisson Brothers, 9 p.m.
June 8: Full Circle, 5 p.m.;
Nature’s Child, 9 p.m.
June 9: Opposite Directions,
5 p.m.; Nature’s Child, 9 p.m.
June 10: The JJ Rupp Trio,
5 p.m.; Rising Sun, 9 p.m.
June 11: Go Go Gadget, 10 p.m.
SHENANIGAN’S
Fourth Street and the Boardwalk
in the Shoreham Hotel
410-289-7181
June 5: Marty McKernan, 9 p.m.
June 6: ShamRogues, 9 p.m.
SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE
66th Street, bayside
Ocean City, 410-723-6762
June 5: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m.
June 6: Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m.
WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL
11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17
Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines
443-365-2576
June 5: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey,
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The boardwalk comes alive at night, and as the sun goes down, the lights go on and the excitement begins. The laughter gets louder, the screams get more intense and the night takes on a life of its own. Whether you take part in the rides and entertainment or are just an observer, content to watch others while sipping a milkshake and holding other peoples’ phones while the rides turn them upside down, there is always fun to be had on the Ocean City boardwalk. Day or night, no matter what your age or interests, take part in the OC boardwalkin’ tradition. And if you can’t make it out in person tonight, take a look at some of these fun boardwalk photos and get ready to plan your next trip.
With 4 breweries in town, 9 more under an hour away, and more popping up every few months, Ocean City, MD has asserted itself as the fastest growing craft beer brewery destination on the East Coast. Each week, OceanCity.com brings you ‘Microbrew Monday” to keep you in the know about what’s going on around our local brewery scene. Don’t forget to check out ShoreCraftBeer.com for complete craft beer coverage and to learn how you can win prizes just for drinking local with the ShoreCraftBeer.com Shore-17 and OC-8 Brewery Challenges!
Here are this week’s highlights:
– Ocean City Brewing Co.has two dozen taps, many of which are occupied by own craft beers made on premise. This week, Ocean City Brewing has new summer releases like its Blood Orange IPA, Orange Cruch Wheat Ale, and Watermelon Mint Ale, so make sure to stop by to sample them all! Also, head to the brewery for Pint Night on Tuesday at 7:00, “Firkin Friday” where a special, one-of-a-kind cask-conditioned brew is featured weekly, and breakfast at the brewery on the weekends. Finally, if you want a first-hand look at the brewing process, don’t forget to stop by OC Brewing Co. for a personal tour of the operation. Tours take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
– Evolution Craft Brewing Company, in Salisbury, has great food and beer specials all week at Public House Restaurant and the tasting room. Check them out Monday for 1/2 priced wings and all day happy hour; Tuesday you can get a beer and burger for only $10; Wednesday house-smoked brisket sandwiches are 1/2 off all day; Thursday is ‘Community Appreciation Night” featuring discounts for police, firefighters, EMTs, teachers and others who make the local community a better place; and Sunday Evo has 1/2 priced burgers and happy hour all day long.
– The 3rd Wave Brewing Co., just up the road in Delmar, DE, prides itself on ‘Good Friends, Good Waves and Great Beer’ and wants to share all three with you. This week, stop by the taproom for School Faculty Appreciation Night on Monday for Hoppy Hour prices with proper ID, Wednesday for 3 pints for $3 each, Flight Night on Thursday with half price flights, or any other night to try 3rd Wave’s newest offerings. Finally, don’t miss 3rd Wave at the Beer & Barrel Festival this Saturday in Bridgeville, DE.
– Located at 10th St. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City’s first brewery- Backshore Brewing Co.- may have the best view of any brewery anywhere in the country. Stop by for the view and stay for the handcrafted beers and brand new HoopTea. Plus, don’t forget to be on the lookout for Backshore’s big screen debut in ‘Blood, Sweat, and Beer,’ a new documentary chronicling two craft beer breweries.
– Longtime Ocean City icon, Anthony’s Beer, Wine & Deli is starting 2015 with a new name to go along with it’s specatular food, beer, wine and liquor selection. Now known as Anthony’s Liquor, the establishment also has a new bar area where you can enjoy rotating taps of the best local beer around. Stop to to sample offerings from the above breweries as well as many others found close by!
Each year, just before the calendar switches to summer, something special happens high above Ocean City, Md that captures the eyes and imaginations of those on the beach and boardwalk down below. The OC Air Show has become one of the most anticipated, most attended annual events in Ocean City and is set to return on June 13-14, bringing some of the country’s best military and civilian pilots and performers to the beach to showcase their skills over the breaking waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
The OC Air Show, now in its 8th year, features the top military jet demos, aerobatic performers, formation flight teams, and parachute teams from around the world, and 2015 will be headlined by the inaugural Ocean City performance of the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Representing the United States Navy and known internationally for death-defying stunts and eye-popping acrobatics, the Blue Angels are America’s premier military flight team. Having never performed at the OC Air Show, the Blue Angels are sure to put on one of their best acts yet when they take flight over the beach.
The Blue Angels will be joined at the 2015 Air Show by the international Breitling Jet Team and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team. The F-22 Raptor is America’s superfighter and the only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft in the world today. The U.S. Air Force limits air show demonstrations by the F-22 to only 20 per year due to there being only 186 F-22’s in the fleet. This is also the first time the OC Air Show will host an international performer as the Breitling Jet Team comes to town.
There will also be a wide variety of other Air Show related events and activities throughout the weekend, including breakfast with the performers and the Airshow Afterburner Party. The full list of events can be found at www.ocairshow.com/Schedule.php
The OC Air Show can be viewed in its entirety from beach and the Boardwalk for free, but better viewing options are available to those wanting to get up close and personal with the action. OC Air Show tickets range in price from $22 for “Drop Zone” tickets to $109 for “Flight Line VIP Clubhouse” tickets to $199 for “VIP Skybox” tickets. For more details about seating options and locations, visit www.ocairshow.com. To purchase tickets, visit: www.tickets.completeticketsolutions.com/OCA/Online/default.asp
If you’re looking for a place to stay during the OC Air Show, the Quality Inn Boardwalk– the official headquarters of the Air Show- is hard to beat; however, there are also many other hotels that not only offer easy access to beach viewing and Air Show activities, but also rooms with private balconies overlooking the action. These include, but are not limited to, The Park Place Hotel, Dunes Manor Hotel and the Grand Hotel and Spa. A thorough listing of oceanfront hotels in Ocean City can be found at www.oceancity.com/oceanfront-hotels
We know words can’t possibly do the OC Air Show enough justice, so rather than us attempting to write about all the excitement, allow us to show you what you’re missing out on if you don’t attend:
US Air Force Thunderbirds headlined the 2014 OC Air Show. Photo by: www.thegovegroup.comHarrier Jet demo from the 2014 OC Air Show. Photo by: facebook.com/ocairshowphoto by facebook.com/ocairshowGeico Skytypers returned to the OC Air Show for another spectacular performance in 2014. Photo by www.oshkosh365.orgphoto by facebook.com/ocairshowphoto by facebook.com/ocairshowphoto from facebook.com/ocairshow and Michele Landon Photography.
Each spring, Ocean City, Md welcomes the arrival of warm weather and celebrates the oncoming summer through its first of many seasonal festivals- Springfest. This four day extravaganza has become an annual favorite among locals and tourists for its wide array of activities and entertainment. Springfest 2015, which takes place from May 7-10, will be even more extravagant than usual as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary as it transforms the Inlet parking lot into a full-fledged festival facility, complete with big top tents, indoor and outdoor stages, fresh, local food, homemade arts, crafts, and artisanal products, and endless activities for the whole family.
Like every year, Springfest 2015 will bring thousands of visitors, hundreds of food and craft vendors, and dozens of musical performances to the Inlet. In addition to favorite local regional acts, the 25th anniversary of Springfest will be headlined by performances from the nation’s most acclaimed Beatles tribute band, Beatlemania Again, country music icon Vince Gill, and 80s rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, who are celebrating their 35th anniversary tour.
Springfest will be open 10am-10pm Thursday- Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. With exception of the headlining musical acts, Springfest entirely free to attend. [Note: as of this writing the Vince Gill concert is sold out but tickets remain for all other acts.]
To set the mood for this year’s event, we leave you with some images of Springfest past.
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Each spring, Ocean City, Md welcomes the arrival of warm weather and celebrates the oncoming summer through its first of many seasonal festivals- Springfest. This four day extravaganza has become an annual favorite among locals and tourists for its wide array of activities and entertainment. Springfest 2015, which takes place from May 7-10, will be even more extravagant than usual as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary as it transforms the Inlet parking lot into a full-fledged festival facility, complete with big top tents, indoor and outdoor stages, fresh, local food, homemade arts, crafts, and artisanal products, and endless activities for the whole family.
Like every year, Springfest 2015 will bring thousands of visitors, hundreds of food and craft vendors, and dozens of musical performances to the Inlet. In addition to favorite local regional acts, the 25th anniversary of Springfest will be headlined by performances from the nation’s most acclaimed Beatles tribute band, Beatlemania Again, country music icon Vince Gill, and 80s rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, who are celebrating their 35th anniversary tour.
Springfest will be open 10am-10pm Thursday- Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. With exception of the headlining musical acts, Springfest entirely free to attend. [Note: as of this writing the Vince Gill concert is sold out but tickets remain for all other acts.]
To set the mood for this year’s event, we leave you with some images of Springfest past. photo by http://www.ocmdhotels.com/ photo by: www.oceancitymarylandblog.com photo by http://www.ocmdhotels.com/ photo by www.ococean.com photo by: www.baltimoresun.com photo by: www.atlanticpicture.com photo by: www.oceancitytoday.net photo by: www.http://oceancitymarylandblog.com/
(April 17, 2015) In case you missed it, Trimper’s Rides, an Ocean City Boardwalk mainstay, debuted on the Fox Business Network’s “Strange Inheritance” this past week.
“I enjoyed watching and am glad they did the show,” said the company’s operations manager Brooks Trimper. “It was good exposure for the park and my family.”
The half-hour show is an alternative program featuring people who have inherited out-of-the-ordinary items, and the occasional unintended consequences on future generations.
Viewers have an inside look into the entire inheritance process from appraising to restoring and other times auctioning.
Host Jamie Colby traveled all over the United States and Canada to tell 26 stories on the show’s first season, which debuted on Jan. 26 and was the highest rated show launch in network history, according to the Fox Business website, foxbusiness.com.
In early March, the network announced a second season will begin filming later this year with 26 additional episodes.
“Whether a family business or a forgotten heirloom, viewers have really responded to the compelling and financially surprising stories of Strange Inheritance. We’re excited to bring the program back for a second season,” announced Bill Shine, senior executive vice president of FBN and FOX News Channel (FNC), in a statement on foxbusiness.com.
The Ocean City amusement business has been in the Trimper family since it was built more than a century ago.
The episode primarily focused on Trimper’s 2007 state property tax hike battle, which made its taxes higher than profits and had multiple stockholders on the verge of selling to make a big pay day, Trimper said.
This left the family with a couple options, including naming the property a historic landmark, but limited the ability to change anything about the amusement park and ties the owner’s hands, he added.
Ultimately, the Trimper family appealed the state property taxes and were able to get them back down to where they were previously.
In addition, the episode featured Trimper’s famous Carousel, which was its first main, large attraction. It was uniquely crafted and purchased in 1912. Today, it’s classified as one of the oldest operating carousels in the nation.
The television show contacted Brooks Trimper’s father and brother to do the episode.
“I know the tax issue was dramatic for television, but there is a lot more to the Trimper story, it’s a family affair, with fourth and fifth generations running the park now,” Trimper said.
Although the show was not what Trimper expected, he was happy to see the family business receive exposure and to watch his father featured in the program.
“We are still here, grinding away and will be here as long as we can keep this place afloat,” he added.
Strange Inheritance appears on Mondays at 9 p.m. on the Fox Business Network. Previously aired episodes run Tuesday through Thursday at 9 p.m. and Fridays at 10 p.m.
For more information and to see clips of shows, visit the website at www.strangeinheritance.com.
(March 13, 2015) For all the high-rise hotels and condos of previous decades’ building booms, the resort’s great engineering marvel of the most recent 10 years may very well be–a go-kart track.
Speedworld, the karting facility at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 30th Street, plans to open its new, elevated, spiraling kart track to the public this weekend, weather permitting.
Dubbed “Cyclone: The World’s First Cart Coaster,” the track stands five stories tall on the park’s northern edge, just south of 32nd Street. The raceway is more than 1,500 feet long, built on 78 pilings that are buttressed together by 22,320 square feet of lumber and 83,000 steel bolts.
“We didn’t want to build just ‘another track,’” said Steve Pastusak, Jolly Roger’s general manager. “We’re hoping this becomes a destination.”
Speedworld is already the highest-volume go-kart facility on the East Coast, with 10 tracks and more than 500 cars. Now, it’s one of only three with a multi-deck track–the others being located in Tennessee and Florida.
“The amusement industry, like a lot of industries, is in constant flux,” said Dean Langrall, director of sales and marketing for Bay Shore Development, Jolly Roger’s parent company.
“You have to grow continually to keep your visitors coming back. We’ve had something new, if not every year, then the vast majority of years since I’ve been here.”
The Cyclone occupies space formerly taken up by two older Speedworld tracks, which were used as low-speed courses for children and families. The move is part of Jolly Roger’s overall strategy to continue building more headline attractions, while modifying existing structures to continue to accommodate the family demographic. In Speedworld’s case, more tracks will be open this year to children riding with parents.
“We’ve moved to having double-seater karts on more tracks,” Pastusak said. “It was a whole process for us to be able to accommodate families on other tracks before building more adult attractions.”
Last year, the park purchased 200 new karts, mostly twin-seaters. This year, the investment went into building the Cyclone, and purchasing 40 additional karts dedicated to the new track. Because of the long, spiraling incline, karts used on the Cyclone have tighter gear ratios to in order to maintain enough power to accelerate uphill.
Remarkably, the track was built by Jolly Roger’s staff, in keeping with the park’s history of using its own people to build custom infrastructure.
Speedworld has existed in some form, Langrall said, since the park opened in 1964 with a dirt kart track and a golf range.
“For the most part, the park has been built by the people who’ve worked here over the past 50 years,” Langrall said. “Between our full-time staff and the people we bring on for projects, we have the manpower.”
Construction on the Cyclone began the Tuesday after Labor Day this past year, and the structure itself was done by December. Setup of the karts and the electronic control system, which can remotely stop and start the karts via a central control panel, took another few weeks.
Now that the Cyclone is finished, Speedword is scheduled to be open weekends through the spring and fall, even when Jolly Roger’s signature water rides are shuttered.
“We’re looking to expand the season farther into the shoulder,” Langrall said. “It used to be we would roll up everything after Labor Day, except for a few things down at the pier that stayed open on weekends.”
Jolly Roger holds a long-term franchise with the city to operate rides on the downtown pier, including the iconic ferris wheel. The 30th Street park, at 35 acres, is the largest privately-owned contiguous land parcel in Ocean City.
Jolly Roger headmen Dean Langrall, left, and Steve Pastusak race up the incline of the park’s new elevated track.
One can hope that Spring is just around the corner, but the trees are still bare, and a jacket is still needed when venturing outside. However, there are still reasons to visit OC even when it’s still too cold to swim in the Ocean. In fact, if you visit off season, you can catch a glimpse of an altogether different Ocean City from the well known summer time resort. A place where there are wide open spaces void of tourists, a place where you can walk and walk without having to navigate your way through the crowds, and a place where there are no lines!
photo by OceanCity.com
You can take walks along our 10 mile beach, in fact you can easily walk for miles along the beach without bumping into anyone. Man’s best friend can also enjoy the wide open space and freedom that they can’t be part of during the summer. Bring your family, friends and a football and have a block of beach all to yourself to play a friendly game of football.
Stroll down the Boardwalk and enjoy the sounds of the Ocean which go almost unnoticed during the hustle and bustle of the summer months. Easily find a seat to rest your weary legs, sip a coffee, admire the view and absorb the peace and quiet of an off season Boardwalk. Bring your four legged friend with you to appreciate the experience. Ride a bike any time of the day along the Boardwalk and you may just discover something new from your previous visit. Dandy Don’s on 12th Street and the Boardwalk rent bikes year round.
Photo by OceanCity.com
Assateague Island is another great place to enjoy the fresh air, while bundled up in sweaters and gloves. Void of mosquitoes, take one of the many nature trails, or walk the beach and look for wild ponies and deer. Try a bike ride through the Island too.
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Berlin is a town where, whatever the season, the stores are open for business. Walk or bike around the whole town to see the historic buildings and charming homes that line the streets. There are always plenty of places to find lunch or dinner, or just a cold, wet refreshment, before you are on your way again. Burley Oak will serve up one of their home brewed craft beers to quench you thirst, or Drummers Café in the historic Atlantic Hotel will provide a casual lunch or fine dining dinner experience.
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It’s true, when it’s cold outside, it’s good to have indoor attractions to visit. The Convention Center, with its new Performing Arts Center, has a constant stream of events occurring every week. The selection is so diverse, you are sure to find something to interest you, and base your visit around. Some of the highlights include the Ballet of Cinderella on March 7, the Home and Condo Show March 20, and the Easter Craft Fair April 3.
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Other big events happening outside the Convention Center include our famous Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14. Wear your green and join the thousands lining the streets to watch the bands, dancers, floats and more, celebrate their Irishness. The celebration continues long after the Parade is over in many of the bars and restaurant in town. Shenanigans on the Boardwalk have their 5K run on March 14. If you are at the North end of town, Harpoon Hannas have a St Patty’s Day celebration after the Parade with specials on drinks and also Corned Beef and Cabbage, of course.
The Spring Restaurant week starts April 19and runs through May 3. Many of the most popular restaurants in town participate in this event where Special Restaurant Week fixed menu options are available at fixed prices, giving guests the opportunity to try something new or visit your favorite place for a great price. Check out a complete list of all events happening in and around Ocean City.
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The Life Saving Museum on the Boardwalk at the Inlet is open every weekend from 10am till 4pm through April 1. Here you can discover, among other things, the history of Ocean City, the Boardwalk in times gone by, creatures indigenous to Ocean City’s waters in the Aquarium Room, and the history of the US Life Saving Service on the Eastern Shore. It’s definitely worth a visit.
Keep active indoors by having a game of golf at Old Pro’s 68th Street and 136th Street indoor golf. Or try ice skating at the Carousel which is open Friday through Mondays. Check their websites for exact times.
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The Ocean City Center for the Arts has its opening reception on the first Friday of each month, from 5pm – 7pm, showcasing new exhibits of regional and local artists. This beautiful Bayside facility has a two storey gallery and is open to the public.
The parks in Ocean City which are bustling in the summer, take on a slower pace in the spring. Northside Park has ample space whether it’s an early morning stroll, or an afternoon jog you want. The kids can play in the playground or fish off the pier no matter what the weather, just wrap ‘em up warmly!
So with plenty to do at a relaxed pace, what you really need is a great deal on your accommodation to entice to come, right? Lucky for you, the hotels know this, and so they have tempting packages available to fit your budget and your interests. With so many to choose from, you are sure to find one that is perfect for you.
The Grand Hotel has a Couples Massage Package to spoil and rejuvenate yourselves, or try their Local Brew Package for a different kind of refreshment. The Clarion Hotel, the Dunes Manor and the Paradise Plaza Inn all offer sweet deals for those who book early. For more details and a complete list of hotels in Ocean City, go to https://www.oceancity.com/hotels.
So while we are all dreaming of our summer vacation in Ocean City, we can, in reality, still enjoy our favorite resort, no matter what the weather or time of year. Come visit Ocean City off season to get you through the winter and make summer come more quickly, and experience the resort you thought you knew so well, in a whole new light.
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(Feb. 20, 2015) It had been 22 years since Scott Urlocker had last seen his class of 1990 ring from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Fla. and he could not believe it was found on Ocean City’s beach after vanishing from his central Massachusetts military locker in 1992.
He will probably never know how his class ring disappeared while he was in the Navy and ended up on a beach thousands of miles away in the state he currently resides.
In fact, he was hesitant when first hearing from his father the ring was recovered. Urlocker decided to take a cautious approach by researching Mark Paddack, an Ocean City police officer and avid metal detectorist, before giving him a call.
In addition, his dad can be quite the jokester. The first information disclosed was how the Ocean City Police Department wanted to talk to him and Urlocker let his son in on the secret only after messing with him a bit.
“I couldn’t believe my ring was found. I had written it off long ago,” Urlocker said. “Never in a million years did I think it would come back and be found in the state I live in now, when I lost it in Massachusetts. It was an unbelievable feeling.”
Approximately 10 years ago, Pat Panuska, an avid walker on the beach found a class ring laying on the surface. She held onto the ring and wondered how she could locate the owner.
The identity would be a mystery for years.
About two years ago, she mentioned the ring she uncovered years prior in a conversation with Darlene Stevens. Stevens and her husband, Paul, enjoy metal detecting on the beach and are members of a local club called Shore Seekers Artifact and Recovery Club, located in Salisbury.
Stevens agreed to help locate the owner of the ring and took it home with her. The Stevens’ scoured the Internet and made phone calls to the Pentagon. Eventually they exhausted all leads and the ring sat for another year.
During the summer of 2014, the Stevens met Paddack for the first time on the beach. He gave them his email address and they promised to keep in contact.
A couple of months passed when Paddack received an email asking for help locating Urlocker.
Paddack used the Internet to locate Urlocker’s father first, while confirming the owner of the ring lived in Maryland.
Urlocker called Paddack and realized it was true—his ring was found. He contacted the Stevens to thank them and set up a place for the ring return.
“It’s a very rare feat to find a ring, track down the owner and make the return, almost as rare as hitting the lottery,” Paddack said.
On Jan. 6, Urlocker, his wife and Darlene and Paul Stevens met at a diner in Annapolis. After 22 years, the missing high school ring was finally returned to its rightful owner.
“I can’t thank them enough [for taking] the time to hunt me down. It renews your faith in humanity,” Urlocker said. “It lets you know there are still good people in the world.”
Urlocker said more feel good stories like these need to be told and thanks to Paddack, the Ocean City community has a place to read them. Paddack writes ring return stories in his “Life in the Lane” column on the website TheTreasureDepot.com and in the Surf & Sand forum under the heading of “The Depot Honor Roll.”
“I refer to all of the surf and sand detectorists who visit or want to visit Ocean City’s beach as the ‘Northern Territory Gold Crew,’” Paddack said.
Paddack has been using a metal detector since he was a teenager and came back to his hobby a little over three years ago. For the most part, he is in the surf and off the coast of Ocean City sweeping the land for lost treasures.
He started the Northern Territory Gold Crew last year and sells custom made T-shirts depicting his logo and metal detecting.
“I have been fortunate to facilitate several ring returns in the past couple years and assisted other Good Samaritan ring finders in making the proper connection,” Paddack said.
He prides himself on being a resource to others who may not possess the computer skills or network of personal resources to locate owners.
In 2014, he found or helped others return seven items.
“Very few activities in life bring as much enjoyment and personal group satisfaction as locating, researching and returning an item of significant sentimental value to the owner,” Paddack said.
Ironically, his first return of 2015 is a class ring and it will take place on Feb. 22 in Cambridge. The class ring was lost four years ago on Assateague State Park and was found a year ago.
A couple emails and help from a friend’s daughter in Baltimore helped Paddack locate the owner.
This year is starting out to be busy for ring returns as Paddack is in the process of locating three more owners.
“All parties involved have an adventure and fond memories that will forever last,” Paddack said.
Scott Urlocker and Darlene Stevens pose with his class ring
that was returned after 22 years in Annapolis on Jan. 6. It was
last seen in Massachusetts and found on the beach in Ocean City
(Feb. 13, 2015) Opened on July 2, Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. qualifies as one of the youngest craft breweries on the Eastern Shore.
Brewmaster Jason Weissberg pours Bayside Blonde at Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. on 45th Street in Ocean City. (JOSH DAVIS/PHOTO)
Age often having no bearing on success, the fledgling company quickly established itself in the region, putting out nearly a dozen beers in a short time and taking home top honors in a national competition.
Located in the 45th Street Village, Brewmaster Jason Weissberg said the concept of the brewery was “in the plans of the ownership of 45th street for many years.”
The first equipment orders for the facility were made roughly two years ago, with Weissberg coming on board last April.
A former home brewer, Weissberg turned pro in 1999 after attending the American Brewer’s Guild in Davis, Calif.
“I worked as an assistant brewer in Colorado for a couple of years and then used those experiences to move around the country and brew on different sizes and different types of breweries, making different types of beer,” he said.
Weissberg landed in Rehoboth, where he became the general manager of Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats, one of the largest and highly regarded craft beer companies in the world.
“After a while I decided it was time for me to return to strictly brewing,” he said. “The timing of me leaving Dogfish and this position opening up was almost perfect. It worked out really well.”
Dogfish Head is known for big, bold flavors and daring concepts, including adapting ingredients unearthed in a 2,700-year-old tomb.
Weissberg, on the other hand, leans a little more on the traditional side of brewing.
“My brewing style would be best described as a healthy respect for traditional brewing styles with a little bit of personality and my own twist on it,” he said.
Assawoman’s debut beer, the 5.25 percent ABV/20 IBU Bayside Blonde pale ale released last summer, balances light malt notes with a refreshing hop bitterness.
Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. opened last year with a 15-barrel brewing system in the 45th Street Village in Ocean City. (JOSH DAVIS/PHOTO)
“It was really the first beer brewed on this system, a test batch just to see how the system worked,” Weissberg said. “When commissioning a new brewery you have a lot of variables and unknowns. You don’t know what your efficiency is going to be, you don’t know the hop character and what kind of reaction you’re going to get from that and the fermenters and using your water for the first time and how that reacts with your grains.”
Weissberg said the light, no-frills pale ale, helped him determine how his flavors would show through in the new system.
“You don’t want to disguise a lot of things,” he said. “You don’t want to throw too many ingredients into your first batch. You just want to learn how your system works and then you can start adding more and doing more things with it.
Today the brewery offers 10 different styles of beer on tap, ranging from the original brew to the increased spice character of the Bryant’s Folley Belgian Pale, the American-style Isle of Wight Wheat, the malty Angry Clown Brown, the Commodore Decatur’s Black Ale, featuring a roasted malt character on the front of tasting, the German-style Oktoberfest MD marzen and the award-winning Transporter, named the top porter in the winter United States Beer Tasting Championship earlier this year.
“We received two regional awards for the porter and the marzen, and the porter went on to the national round and won the national grand champion for the porter division,” he said. “It’s very exciting for a new brewery to get some really good response. I don’t think the purpose of doing this is to get the awards, but it’s nice to see where your beers measure up to all the other great craft breweries that are out there.”
For now, the tasting room is open for tours and tastings by appointment. Weissberg expects the brewery to keep regular hours during the summer.
Assawoman beers are also available at the 45th Street Tap House, 9th Street Tap House and OC Steamers.
“We’re also hoping to start distributing and getting placement,” Weissberg said. “I would certainly encourage everyone to stop by the brewery, and when you’re out and about at your favorite craft bars to ask for our beers.”
Weissberg said the brewery is also looking into bottling or canning options.
“We’re looking for this spring and summer to be a good kind of breakout year for us,” he said. “We had a really good introduction of our product last summer and now the word is starting to get out about what we’re doing.”
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The current crop of 10 beers is likely to become the core lineup, according to Weissberg, although he promised to continue adding new flavors in the future.
“With a 15-barrel system, we’ll continue to grow here,” he said. “With the new year, we’re just trying to bring more great craft beer out on the shore and attract as many people to not just our brewery and tasting room, but the other craft beer bars that we love and continue to support as well.
(Jan. 30, 2015) Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. in Ocean City on Monday held the second installment of the ongoing “Beer Talk & Tasting” series that aims to promote the area as a craft beer tourism destination.
Avi Sibony, left, son Zev Sibony and brewmaster Jason Weissberg from Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. hosted dozens of brewers and hotel and restaurant owners on Monday, Jan. 26 for the second in an ongoing series of beer talks put together by ShoreCraftBeer.com. [JOSH DAVIS/PHOTO]Put together by ShoreCraftBeer.com, the event included representatives from eight local breweries, as well as a number of hotel and restaurant owners eager to learn more about the burgeoning craft beer industry.
Organizer Ann Hillyer from OceanCity.com said more than 90 people registered to attend the quarterly event.
“We have 17 [breweries] on the shore and eight within a half an hour of Ocean City,” Hillyer said. “There’s really, really world-class beer being produced.”
Along with the talk, guests had the chance to sample one beer from each participating brewer, including Assawoman’s Trans Porter, which recreantly won national and regional competitions.
“There are a lot of award-winning beers here,” Hillyer said. “There are many, many beers to be proud of, so we’re thrilled.”
During the last fiscal quarter, Hillyer said ShoreCraftBeer spoke with the Brewer’s Association of Maryland about opportunities in cross promotion.
“I think what we’re doing here is more organized and coordinated at this moment than what’s happening in the other areas of Maryland, so I think we’re going to help them and they’re going to help us,” she said. “There are going to be some really good opportunities surrounding these efforts.”
Hillyer said fellow OceanCity.com editor Anthony Towey is working with brewers to create a training program for area restaurant employees designed to help them educate their customers on the subtleties of craft beer.
“If we want to be a craft beer destination, we need to make sure that everybody is educated,” Hillyer said. “The Brewer’s Association of Maryland has told me that if this is successful here and we are able to do the education that we want to do so that anybody who walks into any bar or restaurant will understand the products that we have to offer, they are going to make that a certificate program across the state of Maryland.
“That’s really exciting, and it gets our name out even more,” Hillyer continued.
The group is also putting a brewery tour brochure together, offering advertising opportunities for brewers.
“We want 100 percent participation from brewers,” Hillyer said. “The more advertisers we get in here the farther we can distribute it. The more money we get for distribution, we’re going to target our efforts toward your clients and your demographic.”
Nate Todd, left, Adam Davis and Danny Robinson of Back Shore Brewing Co. sampled beers from their fellow brewmasters at Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. during the second in an ongoing series of beer talks on Monday, Jan. 26.
Liz Walk, from the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, touted a new beer festival currently in the planning stages in cooperation with the Maryland Brewer’s Association.
Walk said the group is targeting Oct. 24, with tie-ins to restaurant week and OCtoberfest.
Towey addressed “first experiences” with craft beer.
If that all-important first taste goes badly, Towey said, “that might turn them off from the whole craft beer world.”
“Craft beer is as diverse in flavors and styles as fine wine,” Towey said. “There’s literally something for every single person’s taste and every single situation. Understanding styles and characteristics will help you make a more informed choice when you’re purchasing for your customers.”
All beer, Towey said, is not created equally.
“Not every beer is fizzy and yellow and mass-produced,” he said. “The different styles come from different brewing techniques [and] they come from different ingredients.”
Certain beers work better with certain foods or in certain situations, Towey said.
“You may not want to drink a heavy dark beer … in July when you’re sitting on the beach, when a lighter, more refreshing beer might be more ideal for you,” he said. “Conversely, on a day like today, when it’s cold and rainy out, maybe you do want a heavy kind of beer like that.”
Jason Weissberg, brewmaster at Assawoman, briefed the crowd on the brewing process while volunteers passed out tasting samples.
“We are all here for the reason of promoting and supporting craft beer on the shore,” Weissberg said. “It’s truly a great environment to be brewing in.”
The next beer talk is planned for late April or early May.
(Jan. 30, 2015) Twenty-one suspected sex offenders have been rounded up in Worcester County and neighboring areas, following a campaign by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office that began more than a year ago.
In revealing the existence and the results of the office’s “Operation Worcester Safety Net” last Thursday in Snow Hill, Detective Cpl. Alex Kagan said it proved “that predators are here and hunting in Worcester County. They are hunting our children.”
The operation began in December 2013 after the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to allow the sheriff’s office to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland State Police.
That made the sheriff’s office an affiliate of the federally managed Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force and part of a national network of local law enforcement agencies dedicated to catching sexual crimes committed by internet users.
ICAC task forces receive leads from various local law enforcement, in addition to, tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tips are submitted by various social media websites, Internet service providers, cell phone companies and apps.
In addition, investigations into file-sharing websites and other popular websites such as Craigslist are viewed or posted on by police to find pedophiles attempting to entice a child into a sexual encounter.
“This type of operation has to be done and we opened Pandora’s Box. These crimes are going on and much worse,” Kagan said.
Police said many of those arrested were discovered sharing files over what is known as a peer-to-peer network, which allows computers to communicate with each other individually. Others were arrested after police answered online ads soliciting sex with a minor and arranged meetings with the suspects.
Assisting in the investigations were the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, the Maryland State Police, the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center and Homeland Security RAC Ocean City.
Below is the list of those arrested or for whom charges are pending.
Jason Root, 37, of near Snow Hill was arrested in October 2013, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and was sentenced to five years in jail.
Laiton Witkowski, 42, of Stockton, Md. was arrested in February 2014, pleaded guilty in federal court to child pornography charges and was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Police said he had the largest collection of child pornography in the state and it took weeks to sift through.
Jose Cano-Lopez, 21, of Berlin was arrested on April 14, 2014, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in Worcester County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Darrell Richardson, 55, of Pocomoke City, was charged last June with downloading and sharing images of child erotica. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail and 18 months of supervised probation.
David Kerstetter, 55, of near Berlin was arrested on July 2 last year and was indicted on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography on Jan. 21 and is awaiting trial.
Scott Woodgeard, 35, of Parsonsburg was charged child pornography violations and the case is pending in Wicomico County.
David Andrews, 51, of Salisbury, a registered sex offender, was arrested in July and will face child pornography charges in federal court along with violating his parole.
Earnest Patterson, 44, of Fruitland was arrested in August and faces child pornography charges in Wicomico County.
Carlos Mejia, 35, of Seaford, Del. was arrested on Aug. 11, 2014 in a sting operation, with a detective posing online as a 12-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty on Jan. 26, to soliciting sex with a minor in Worcester County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to five years in prison with all but six months suspended, at which time he will begin deportation proceedings.
Bruce Deforest, 70, of Millsboro, Del. was arrested on Oct. 1, 2014 when he arrived to pick up what he believed was 13-year-old girl. Deforest was charged with solicitation of a minor and is currently awaiting trial.
John McGee, 25, of Laurel, Del. was arrested on Oct. 17, 2014 under similar circumstances. He was charged with solicitation of a minor and the case is awaiting trial.
Charges are pending against Dwayne Turley, 41, of Pocomoke, who denied any knowledge of the pornographic files found on computers in his home.
James Moore, 41, of Cambridge was arrested on Halloween after meeting with police posing as a 13-year-old girl. He was charged with solicitation of a minor and is currently awaiting trial.
Pedro Cedillo, 23, of Eden, was arrested last Nov. 3 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial.
Brandon Ehrisman, 27, of Salisbury was arrested on Nov. 6 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial.
Richard Peters, 39, of Virginia was arrested on Nov. 25 with soliciting sex with a minor and awaiting trial.
Quinton Bell, 50, of Virginia was taken into custody on Dec. 1 on charges of soliciting sex with a minor. He is awaiting trial.
Frank Buccini, 21, of Salisbury was arrested on Dec. 10 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial.
Miguel Valderas, 23, of Quantico, Md. was arrested on Dec. 12 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial.
Richard Maloy, 41, of Waynesboro, Pa. was arrested on Jan. 10 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial.
David Weatherholtz, 55, of West Ocean City was arrested on Dec. 16 and is awaiting trial on multiple charges including solicitation of a minor, sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault, perverted practice, sex offense in the fourth degree, sodomy and false imprisonment.
Okay, so it’s not like I was there with the founding fathers or anything.
But I do take a special interest in this year’s 41st White Marlin Open, because I was there for the very first one in 1974.
I was the sports editor of the Eastern Shore Times and the Beachcomber, and I can remember meeting with tournament founder Jim Motsko. There was a White Marlin banner created and he told me then about the excitement this tournament would create. Don’t forget, this was long before the Internet, and the ways of marketing sometimes came down to posters, banners and T-Shirts. Now you use your favorite search engine, and there’s an ocean’s worth of White Marlin Open information available.
Back then, the grand prize was $20,000. Now the winnings can literally reach into the millions of dollars. Just over 50 boats participated back then with last year’s total reaching 262.
Vince Soranson’s 68.5-pound white marlin was the tournament winner. He also caught the tournament’s heaviest tuna at 19 pounds.
Now that the White Marlin Open has grown to become one of Ocean City’s major summer events and attractions, it just reminds me of what life was like back in 1974.
My editor then was Gee Williams, now Berlin’s mayor. I was an intern in between my junior and senior year at the University of Maryland, College Park. I was more accustomed to covering the Terps’ basketball team playing on “Tobacco Road” and the then national champion lacrosse squad. But here in Ocean City I was to be the sports editor of the two publications.
So in my world of covering basketball, football and lacrosse for the University of Maryland, I thought I’d pretty much be covering restaurant softball leagues and rec lacrosse here.
There was some of that, yes.
But on the first day of my new job, Gee presented me with two items. One was a list of phone numbers of guys to call at various fishing tackle shops. The other item was a wall-sized map of fishing locations Ocean City fishermen frequent. There went my Baltimore Orioles poster I was going to tack on the wall. Instead, I was instructed to learn the names and locations of places like Jack Spot, the Washington and Baltimore Canyons, the Twin Wrecks and other offshore fishing hot spots.
I also decided to go visit the owners of the tackle shops so that I could introduce myself as someone who would be entirely reliant on their information. By the end of the summer internship, I knew more about the hoochie lure than anyone back home in Baltimore would care to discuss.
And I remember asking fisherman very seriously “what color hoochie did you catch the fish you caught?”
On a couple of occasions, I went out on the fishing boats and did my level best not to get nauseous looking through the viewfinder of a single lens camera while the guy in the fighting chair was pulling in a silvery game fish with the help of a first mate.
There was a day when I would meet a Captain Guy at 4 a.m. for an entire day of actually going to Jacks Spot or one of the canyons. He was hosting a couple of men who had hoped to catch tuna that day.
I don’t remember much about the actual fishing. What I marveled at was Capt. Guy’s incredible knowledge of fishing, the ocean and mostly his common sense outlooks on life. He took us far out into the ocean where we saw two fishing factory vessels, one from an Asian country, and the other from the former Soviet Union. Capt. Guy pointed his binoculars towards them and told me to take a look. He was so angry at what he saw. There were huge nets being pulled in and men in yellow hard hats scurrying around the two gigantic ships, literally yanking out of the ocean anything and everything.
Being with him as we would eventually turn back towards Ocean City was an experience I cherish to this day. Capt. Guy used to take out celebrities fishing for the show “A
