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Fri., Oct. 29

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR LEADERSHIP GROWTH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Mother’s Cantina 78th St., 7805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. The workshop is free and will be held Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8 and April 5 from 3-7 p.m. To apply, email KCleaver@worwic.edu by Oct. 29. Precourse work is due by Nov. 1.

DOCTOR MADDOCKTER’S MAD, MAD LIBRATORY

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1-4 p.m. A spooky time for all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Meet a real-life team of ghost hunters that investigates spiritual, metaphysical and demonic hauntings. Think your house is haunted? Ask the experts. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

4TH ANNUAL SHERO AWARDS CEREMONY

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 57 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this free event. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org/event/s hero-awards-2021/

TRACK OR TREAT

Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 68 p.m. Open to youth ages 12 years and younger. Come dressed in costumes and bring bags to collect goodies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. tkeiser@marylandscoast.org, 410-6322144, Ext. 2505

HOWL-O-WEEN 2021 COSTUMES & COCKTAILS

Seacrets, 117 49th St., Ocean City, 6-9 p.m. Tickets cost $75 each or $250 for four and includes buffet, open bar, silent auction and live entertainment. Tickets: LifeCrisisCenter.org or Tina Ciarmoli, 410-749-0632.

Sat., Oct. 30

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET

Whaleysville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, Whaleyville, 710 a.m. Menu includes 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. 410-6030294

FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER & RECRUITMENT

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m.-noon. Stop by the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department’s booth and purchase your truck raffle tickets, Green Number Plate Signs and learn about becoming a member of the department. 410-641-8272

SEASIDE 10/5K HALLOWEEN RUN

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Register online at http://OCtrirunning.com or onsite. Pickup begins at 7 a.m., 10 mile run starts at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the 5K race starts at 9:15 a.m. Rain or shine. 443-4974324.

DOCTOR MADDOCKTER’S MAD, MAD LIBRATORY

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. A spooky time for all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

SWING FOR YOUTH GOLF OPEN

Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Ea-

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ELVIS IN THE BUILDING

Elvis tribute artist Cliff Wright of Branson, Missouri, performs on stage last Friday at the Clarion Resort Fountainbleu Hotel on 101st Street during the four-day Ocean City Tribute Festival. Wright was one of 20 tribute artists who competed for a bid to the 2022 Images of the King World Championship, set for next August in Memphis. The local event, held for several years, was both a qualifier for the final competition and entertainment for a large audience of Elvis fans. Organizers said this year’s event, which wrapped up last Sunday, had the best turn out ever.

gles Nest Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. Cost is $125 per person or $500 per team and includes greens fees and cart, 2 Mulligans, putting contest and raffle tickets. https://www.eagleslandinggolf.com, 410213-7277

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 12-3 p.m. Carnival-style games, prizes and snacks for all. Costume parade at 2:30 p.m. Held outdoors, but will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather. All ages welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

HALLOWEEN BOWL BASH

Ocean City Town Skate Park, Street Louis Avenue & Third Street, 2-6 p.m. Featuring a best trick skateboarding competition with prizes and music. Also a prize for best costume. For kids 6 years and older. Cost is $15 or free to pass holders. 410289-2695

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Sun., Oct. 31

OCEAN CITY MAYOR’S 2ND ANNUAL BIKE RIDE

South First Street, Ocean City, 9 a.m.noon. Beginning at 10 a.m., the mayor will lead riders along the boardwalk. RegContinued on Page 40

ister as a rider upon arrival and compete for prizes and give-a-ways. Free event. Halloween decorations/costumes welcome.

BERLIN TRICK-OR-TREAT

Held throughout the Town of Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Washington Street, from Main Street to West Street will be closed to through traffic. Trick-or-treaters are reminded to be aware of traffic and do not accept homemade or unwrapped treats. 410-641-2770

Mon., Nov. 1

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-11:59 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

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, 410629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

Tues., Nov. 2

PARACHUTE GAMES

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 2-5 years, get their wiggles out while playing games using a big parachute. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STORY TIME ‘CATS’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

MASTER GARDENER - PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:30 a.m. Each month is a different topic. Bring any questions and samples. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Hear Ross Gay talk about his “Book of Delights.” Recorded by Gramercy Books. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE

Held virtually, Nov. 2-4 from 6-9 p.m. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering this class. Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

DELMARVA HAND DANCE

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. A picture on your phone of your vaccination card is acceptable. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, https://delmarvahanddancing.com

Wed., Nov. 3

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING OF NEW OCEAN PINES VISITORS CENTER

Ocean Pines Visitors Center, 11047 Racetrack Road, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Join the group for beverages, food and networking as they unveil their new logo. Coastal HR Solutions will also be celebrating their ribbon cutting. 410-641-5306, info@oceanpineschamber.org.

PREORDER DEADLINE FOR BVFD CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

Pick up Nov. 6 from 5-7 p.m. Chicken and dumplings, green beans and sweet potatoes for $14. Additional pints of dumplings for $7. Preorders: 619-922-9250.

GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST

First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7 a.m.-noon. Cost is $8 for dine-in or take-out. Dine-in price includes a one-time, re-order of breakfast. 410-289-9340

STORY TIME ‘FAVORITE READ ALOUDS’

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join the group for stories, songs and rhymes. A fun activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

BOOK LOVERS CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 12 p.m. Join the group for a discussion on the book, “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Book can be found on Hoopla. For ages 12-15 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

LIVING LOCAL FARM VISIT

Goat Plum Tree Farm, Berlin. 2-4 p.m. Farmer Matthew Harhai will be discussing local fungi and their ecosystem benefits. Participants will go foraging and see a cooking demo. https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/living-local-farm-visit/, 410-632-2600

LISTENING SESSION FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN

John Walter Smith Park Pavilion, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend and participate. Held in the adjacent recreation center if inclement weather. Katherine Munson, kmunson@co.worcester.md.us or 410-632-1220.

Thurs., Nov. 4

ANNUAL COAT & TOY DRIVE

Ocean Pines Community Center Parking Lot, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City will be collecting unwrapped toys, coats, boots, shoes, thermal ware, sweatshirts, sweaters, jeans, gloves, scarves and blankets. djlandissr@gmail.com, 410-641-7330

MERRY MAKERS - FALL DECORATIONS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Make your own fall decorations for the Thanksgiving table. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or call 410-208-4014.

STORY TIME: ‘DO NOT BRING YOUR DRAGON TO THE LIBRARY’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Come listen to this silly story. Take home activity included. For children ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STEM STORY TIME ‘BREATHE LIKE A BEAR’

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join the group for stories, songs and rhymes. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘CIRCE’ BY MADELINE MILLER

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Lively discussion facilitated by Cynthia Hanagud and Gail Samis of Salisbury University. Copies of the book are available at the Pocomoke branch. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 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

SNOW HILL FARMER’S MARKET

Thursdays through October - Sturgis Park Pavilion on the Pocomoke River, noon to 5 p.m.

BEACH SINGLES

Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-5240649 or BeachSingles.org