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Fri., April 29
27TH ANNUAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2022
On the beach from Third to Seventh streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. Showcasing some of the best kite flyers from around the world. 410289-7855, www.kiteloft.com
15TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE ORDERING DEADLINE
Orders are being accepted until April 29 and will be ready for pickup on May 6 and 7. Celebrating pollinators and their importance. Order form: www.lowershorelandtrust.org on the News and Events page.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
Fiesta Park, 500 141st St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. Refreshments; American Legion Color Guard; skits, poems, songs and artwork by OCES students; students, Mayor and Council plant a tree, demos by OCPD mounted police, K-9 units. www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbc. 410-289-7060
Sat., April 30
27TH ANNUAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2022
On the beach from Third to Seventh streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. Showcasing some of the best kite flyers from around the world. 410289-7855, www.kiteloft.com
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Whaleysville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7-10 a.m. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
ANNUAL SPRING COMMUNITY EXPO
White Horse Park, Ocean Pines, 9 a.m.noon. Dozens of businesses will be on hand as well as many community service organizations and governmental agency resources. Free and open to the public. Vendor registration: OceanPinesChamber.org. 410-641-5306 p.m. Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal at AGH, police stations and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. List of collection sites: DEA.gov or 800-8829539. 410-641-9241
ECO-CREATIVITY ART CLASS
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 10 a.m.-noon. Artist Dana Simson, a lifelong environmentalist and activist, will conduct an eco-creativity class. Register: www.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes. 410-524-9433
CRAFTY SATURDAY STEM EDITION: MINI ENGINEERS
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Come and make some exciting STEM crafts with fun little spins and twists. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
37TH ANNUAL BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE EVENT: ‘HOW THE WEST WAS FUN!’
Eastern Shore Lanes, 1834 Market St., Pocomoke City, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Teams of 4-6 Desperados (western dress encouraged) can register with a donations of $500, and will receive 2 games, shoe rental, pizza and drinks and an event Tshirt. Register: www.shorebiglittle.org.
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS
Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.
Sun., May 1
27TH ANNUAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2022
On the beach from Third to Seventh streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. Showcasing some of the best kite flyers from around the world. 410-289-7855, www.kiteloft.com
Mon., May 2
MAKER MONDAY
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. The jointed teddy bears will be hand-sewn and decorated over several weeks using a variety of materials, patterns and techniques. Register: 410-641-0650 or www.worcesterlibrary.org.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. The group meets twice per month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-6410157.
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.
Tues., May 3
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
Local worship centers offer increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives, 10-11 a.m. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-6419725.
STORY TIME ‘STORIES ABOUT GARDENS’
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Take-home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org.
STORY TIME - ‘MANNERS’
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Join the group for some good reminders about manners in a book about the Berenstain Bears. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600410-6322600410-632-2600
MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Each month is a different topic. Bring questions and feel free to show your plants as well. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
APRIL 29, 2022 FOOD FOR THOUGHT Serve cornbread, some garnishes with bean soup
Continued from Page 27 Bean Soup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 Italian sausage links 2 small yellow onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 quart ham base 1 quart chicken base ½ quart cold water ½ cup rice vinegar 1 ham bone 1 smoked ham hock 2 turnips, parsnips and potatoes, peeled and very coarsely chopped 1 large green pepper, seeded, and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 4 cups favorite greens, veins removed and chopped 4 celery stalks including the leaves, slice 3 bay leaves 3 teaspoons each dried thyme, crushed rosemary 4 tablespoons Liquid Smoke favorite hot sauce to taste kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1. In a large Dutch oven, soak beans in water along with table salt and baking soda overnight. Remove any impurities and rinse thoroughly. Drain and set aside. 2. Add butter and sauté sausages over medium heat until done. Once cooled, slice meat at an angle and set aside. 3. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté onions and garlic until translucent. 4. Add ham base, chicken base, water, vinegar, ham bone, smoked hock and beans to the sauteed vegetables and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. 5. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans and place on a baking sheet to cool down. 6. Add the remaining ingredients except for the beans and simmer another 45 minutes. Remove the bones and bay leaves. When the bones have cooled, trim ham off of the bone and add to the soup. Do not forget to trim any excess fat. Add the beans, stir, and serve.
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