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(June 24, 2022) The public is invited to the Sturgis Park pavilion, 100 River Street in Snow Hill, on Sunday at 3 p.m. for a worship celebration of the Makemie Presbyterian Church’s 350th anniversary.

This site honors the original location of Makemie Memorial Presbyterian of Snow Hill, which was within a block of the Pocomoke River.

The celebration will center on Psalm 100 and will feature music and sermonettes from each century. Featured preachers are Rev. David Jones, Rev. Len Hedges-Goettl, Rev. Kirk Dausman, Rev. Kerry Shull, and Rev. Barb Hedges-Goettl.

Music is being organized by Rev. David Jones. Anyone who would like to sing in the choir is invited to come for rehearsal at 2:30 p.m.

Attendees should bring a lawn chair.

On March 12, 1672, Somerset County gave permission to Presbyterians in the region to gather for worship along the rivers at four locations in what are now Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.

Thus, the churches had already been meeting for 11 years when Rev. Francis Makemie, considered the founder of American Presbyterianism, came as pastor from Scotland in 1683.

The Snow Hill church was renamed after Rev. Makemie in 1883 in honor of the 200th anniversary of Makemie’s arrival.

Services, led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Hedges-Goettl, interim pastor, are still held each Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

The public is invited to stop by the church building at 103 W. Market Street in downtown Snow Hill. See the historic Gothic Revival building, which is on the national register.

Dedicated in 1890, it was designed by noted Philadelphia architect Isaac Pursell and is the only building he designed in this area.

Walk through the cemetery, which includes the grave of Revolutionary War Lt. Col. Levin Handy and the graves of Maryland Senator Ephraim King Wilson II and Gov. John Walter Smith and his wife.

For more information, contact Rev. Barb Hedges-Goettl at 262-308-2501 or pastorbarbhg@gmail.com.

Fri., June 24

POLLINATOR GARDEN TOUR

Worcester County. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour any or all of eight pollinator friendly gardens at your own pace. Artists painting 'en plein air. Tour tickets: https://www.lowershorelandtrust.org/2n d-annual-pollinator-garden-tour.

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin. 10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. An interactive program which features activities, rhymes and stories to enhance your child's language development. Designed for infants and toddlers. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600.

4TH FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL

Downtown Pocomoke, Market Street & Front Street, Pocomoke City. 5-8 p.m. "Enchanted Luau" features activities, artists, vendors and entertainment by Raucous Brothers. Food and drinks available. www.downtownpocomoke.com.

BEACH MOVIES & YARD GAMES

Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 27th Street, Ocean City. 8-11:59 p.m. Featuring "Raya and the Last Dragon." Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov.

Sat., June 25

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE

First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Church rummage sale. be clothes, lamps, artwork, household items, electronics, furniture and more. Maps will be available at the main entrance located at Central Parke West. 410-208-4994.

POLLINATOR GARDEN TOUR

Worcester County. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour any or all of eight pollinator friendly gardens at your own pace. Artists painting 'en plein air. Tour tickets: https://www.lowershorelandtrust.org/2n d-annual-pollinator-garden-tour.

LIBRARY BINGO

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in to learn more about the library. Fill out a bingo card, learn something new and earn a prize. For ages 6 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600.

CRAFTY SATURDAY: A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME!

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin. 10 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Come and make some pirate-themed crafts. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600.

BOOK TASTING

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the group any time during the day to taste test top quality fiction, record initial reactions and leave with a book or two. For ages 9-14 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600.

ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave. Berlin. 10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure every week. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600.

SQUAD DANCERS

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A dance recital performance showcasing X Squad's 2021-2022 dancers. Admission cost are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. https://www.xsquaddancers.com. 410474-4995.

FAMOUS IDAHO® POTATO TOUR

Thrasher's French Fries, 401 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 12-4 p.m. The 72-footlong big Idaho Potato Truck will be at the Inlet. The Tater Team will be on hand with giveaways. The Idaho® Potato Tour is offering "A Big Helping" of $1,000 to Diakonia.

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.

FREE KIDS CRAFTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

Saturdays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 11 a.m. Each week provides a different project to complete. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

BACKYARD BBQ & OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD. 4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m. Concert begins 6:30 p.m. Dinner buffet is $10 per person and includes: Hot dogs, hamburgers, with all the fixin’s. Mac-n-cheese, baked beans and

JUNE 24, 2022 Pollinator Garden Tour this weekend across lower shore

(June 24, 2022) The second annual Pollinator Garden Tour will take place Friday and Saturday.

This self-guided tour covers nine pollinator-friendly gardens across Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore.

Visit beautiful gardens landscaped with native plants, watch artists painting “en plein air,” and gain inspiration for your own gardening projects.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, available at www.lowershorelandtrust.org on the News and Events page.

For more information, contact Kate Patton at kpatton@lowershorelandtrust.org or go to lowershorelandtrust.org/blog.

Fish Tales to host annual July 4 hot dog-eating contest

(Jun 24, 2022) On July 4, Fish Tales Bar and Grill, located on 22nd Street bayside in Ocean City, will host its annual hot dog-eating contest in the south parking lot at noon.

This amateur competition is open to anyone over the age of 18. The winner will receive at least a $1,000 cash prize, a trophy and bragging rights for an entire year.

There will be seating available and all are invited to come watch the event.

The first 20 people to pre-register will be the contest. To register, visit the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop or Fish Tales Small Bar to sign up. Registration fee of $10 is required to hold a spot. Contestants must sign a waiver to participate.

drink. All proceeds to benefit SUMC’s “Restore the Light” stained glass window restoration.

Sun., June 26

SUNDAES IN THE PARK & FIREWORKS

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City. 7-9 p.m. Free family concert featuring Bob Laughed & the Memphis Mafia "Tribute to Elvis." Activities and entertainment for children and ice cream and beverages for purchase. Bring a picnic basket/beach chair.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org

Sundays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 11 a.m. Learn about exhibiting artists as well as the programs and activities at the Art League. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

MAKEMIE CHURCHES CELEBRATE 350TH ANNIVERSARY

Sturgis Park Pavilion, 100 River Street, Snow Hill. 3 p.m. Worship celebration of the Makemie Presbyterian Churches’ 350th Anniversary. The celebration will center on Psalm 100 and will feature music and sermonettes from each century. Featured preachers are Rev. David Jones, Rev. Len Hedges-Goettl, Rev. Kirk Dausman, Rev. Kerry Shull, and Rev. Barb Hedges-Goettl. Music is being organized by Rev. David Jones. Anyone who would like to sing in the Choir is invited to come for rehearsal at 2:30 p.m. on that day. Contac; Rev. Barb HedgesGoettl. pastorbarbhg@gmail.com. 262308-2501.

Mon., June 27

SUMMER STORY TIME: COLORS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Stories, songs and crafts all about colors. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600.

WRITING FOR WELLNESS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin. 1:3011:59 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like illness, may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600.

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. 5-6:30 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. 410-641-0157.

AIR NATIONAL GUARD BAND OF THE NORTHEAST SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT

Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 7-11:59 p.m. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is the premiere military band from within the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Free and open to the public. 553angbandoperations@gmail.com. 717-861-1077.

BEACH MOVIES & YARD GAMES

Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 27th Street, Ocean City. 8-11:59 p.m. Featuring "Space Jam: A New Legacy." Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. 410250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov. 410250-0125. ter, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

Tues., June 28

STORY TIME WITH PIP THE BEACH CAT

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin. 10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Pip the Beach Cat has returned from Poland and will be joining us to read his latest adventure. **Allergy warning, come prepared. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600.

OUTDOOR GAMES

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin. 10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Play outdoor games in the library's back yard. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600.

T(W)EEN NIGHT PRIDE PARTY

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 5-11:59 p.m. T(w)eens and families can join in for an extra special rainbow night. Hang out, do crafts and play the Nintendo Switch. For ages 12-15 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600.

FAMILY BEACH GAMES

Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 27th Street, Ocean City. 6:30-11:59 p.m., Games include sand castle contests, tugof-war, relays and more. Free event. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Weather permitting. www.oceancitymd.gov. 410-250-0125.

DELMARVA DANCING

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. All are welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

Tuesdays - Worcester County Berlin Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Use the south side door and knock hard. Patty Lockett, 410-289-4725.

Wed., June 29

STORY TIME ON THE BEACH

Ocean City beach at Caroline St., 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 11:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Meet on the beach for sun, sand and stories. All ages welcome. If inclement weather, meet at the Beach Patrol Headquarters on Talbot Street. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-524-1818.

CELEBRATION

On April 24, 140 women came together to celebrate the ninth annual International Women’s Day at Ristorante Antipasti in Ocean City. The event, chaired by Binda DiCarlo, Gina Drago Frey and Lea DiCarlo, raises funds for a local woman or organization in need through raffles, live and silent auctions and donations from businesses, individuals and corporations. This year’s recipient was Harriett’s House, a nonprofit, anti-human trafficking organization that focuses on bringing freedom and healing to women survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation located right here on the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Frey, Julie Crain of Harriett’s House, Binda and Lea DiCarlo.

MENTS' BY JOHN ELIZABETH STINTZI

Worcester County. 5:30-11:59 p.m. The book is available in the library's catalog and on Hoopla. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under "Events.". 410-6322600.

AIR NATIONAL GUARD BAND OF THE NORTHEAST IN CONCERT

Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. 7-11:59 p.m. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is the premiere military band from within the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Free and open to the public. 717-8611077, 553angbandoperations@gmail.com.

BEACH MOVIES & YARD GAMES

Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 811:59 p.m. Featuring "Luca." Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. www.oceancitymd.gov. 410-250-0125.

Thurs., June 30

MESSY PLAY DAY

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the group outside for a variety of games and crafts like corn hole, build jumbo styrofoam gliders, blow giant bubbles and create watercolor paintings using spray bottles. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600.

SEA CREATURE CREATIONS

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill. 10:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Hear some stories and then create your favorite sea creature using a variety of materials. All ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600. FIRESIDE CHAT

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin. 3-11:59 p.m. An entertaining book discussion featuring books participants want to share. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600.

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin. 4:3011:59 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under "Events.". 410-632-2600.

FAMILY BEACH GAMES

Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 6:30-11:59 p.m. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Free event. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Weather permitting. 410250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov. 410250-0125.

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS

Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org.

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