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Ice Ice Berlin & Tree Lighting Friday, November 28 – 5-8pm Santa Beautifully carved Ice Sculptures line the Sidewalks. Tree Lighting at 6pm. Shops open late.
‘A Hometown Christmas’ Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 29 – 6:30pm White Horse Park Lights, music and a visit from Santa!
Meet Santa Kringle Kottage Located on the Artisans Green Weekends: Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 10am-1pm
Santa in the Park Saturday, November 29 – 7-8pm Visit Santa in White Horse Park. Photo opportunities!
Merry Marketplace in Brrrlin Farmers Market Roasted Chestnuts, Art & More Saturdays, November 29, December 6, 13, 20 10am-3pm Main Street Berlin Christmas Parade Thursday, December 4 – 7:00pm Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides November 29, December 6, 7, 14, 20, 21 11am-3pm Hanukkah Celebration The INN Berlin Thursday, December 18 – 4pm New Years Eve in Berlin Music & Fun on Main Street Ball Drop 6pm
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 6 – 8:00am-11:00am Ocean Pines Community Center $6 ages 4-10, $10 ages 11+, 3 & under-free Purchase photos for $5 donation. Please bring an unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item for local charity. Reindeer Lane Gift Shop Saturday, Dec. 6 – 8:00am-11:00am Ocean Pines Community Center Children ages 12 and under can purchase gifts for $5 or less.
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Wreaths are popular decorative items that can be customized for any season or occasion. Wreaths are particularly popular during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially when adorned with evergreen boughs and berries. Learning how to make a wreath can be a handy skill. Those new to wreath-making need not worry, as it’s relatively easy to learn the technique. Here are the basics to crafting a wreath, which can then be adorned as desired. MATERIALS NEEDED The first step to making a wreath is having the right tools and materials on hand. • Wreath form: This is the frame upon which the materials will be attached. Choose a form diameter that matches the desired size for the center ring of the wreath, as longer flowers or branches can be attached to create a larger finished wreath. A 10-inch wreath form is good for getting started. The form can be made from metal or grapevine. For a foam form, you’ll be poking wire into the form instead of wrapping it around it to secure your greenery and decorations. • Paddle wire: Choose 22- to 24gauge paddle wire to attach greenery and additional items onto the form. • Clippers and wire cutters • Craft scissors • Foliage, flowers and boughs • Decorative items and accessories • Floral tape • Door hanger PREPARE YOUR WORK STATION Once you have collected your supplies, it’s time to begin. Place all materials on a protected surface. Trim foliage into workable sizes that will fit neatly on the frame, and set aside. BUILD BUNDLES The first step to making a wreath is to make small bouquets or bundles of greenery that look good in small bunches, suggests Homesteading Family. Hold the bundle tightly and use floral tape around the stems to keep each bundle together. Repeat this process
until you have several bundles to attach to the wreath form. START ATTACHING THE GREENERY Begin by laying a bundle onto the form and using a piece of paddle wire to first wrap around the form, and then wrap around the bundle stems to hold in place. Experts suggest pointing the stems inward and arranging the leaves and greenery to point outwards to create a fan shape. Always place the next bundle slightly overlapping and on top of the previous bundle to cover the stems. Repeat this process all around the wreath form until you reach the starting point. ADD YOUR EMBELLISHMENTS Fill in any sparse areas with some decorations, such as small ornaments, bows, pinecones, ribbons, or plastic gems. Simply wrap a piece of wire around the decoration and attach it to the form as you did the bundles. When adding embellishments, work in oddnumbered groupings, as they look more aesthetically appealing on a circle, say the floral experts at Team Flower. Twist all wire ends tightly to avoid scratching your door or wall when the wreath is ready to hang. HANG THE WREATH Place the wreath holder on your door or in another spot. Determine what is the top of the wreath and twist two pieces of your paddle wire together to thicken it. Fashion the wire into a loop shape so you will have a “hook” for hanging the wreath onto the holder, which makes it more secure. Making a homemade wreath is inexpensive and a perfect craft project for the holiday season.
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NOON YEAR'S EVE Staying up until midnight might be a stretch for young children. Instead of waiting until 12 a.m. for the countdown, move it back (or ahead) 12 hours to 12 noon. Young children won't mind if the sun is out instead of the moon, if they get to make noise and throw confetti.
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Manklin Creek Shopp ping Ctr, Suite 2 410-208-4 4968
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OPEN DAILY AT NOON
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BREAKFAST BUFFET! DECEMBER 20TH 9AM
12513 OCEAN GATEWAY • WEST OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 • 667-663-2055
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4PM TO MIDNIGHT
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serving the community for 46 years
Huge Holiday Sa ale
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priced from
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Happy Holidays From ALL Of Us! OUR MENU
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includes Our Delicious Sushi & Full Menu including Apps, Salads, Entrees, Sandwiches & a variety of Fried Rice Full Bar with a selection of Saki, Wine, Beer, Cocktails & Raw Bar
SUSHI BAR & GRILL
SEASONAL SPECIALS Sunday - Thursday Check our Facebook Page for Specials & Like Our Page Reservations are Recommended - Walk-Ins Welcome.
11403 Coastal Hwy Gold Coast Mall Ocean City, MD 443-880-6258
BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US!
Expert Catering for Your Holiday Party, Wedding & Any Specials Occasion. Private Chef Available All Year Long
Open Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Reservations Recommended
Open 7 Days a Week All Year 11:30am-9pm (Closed Christmas Day) • We Are Open for Dining Inside, Takeout, Delivery & Catering
YUZU SUSHI
Come join us and enjoy Delicious Sushi & Menu at our 2nd locations in Fenwick.
Full Bar with a selection of Saki, Wine, Beer & Cocktails Chef Yanni bringing his best with no boundaries for deliciousness in Fenwick!! Gift Cards • Catering • Events Private Chef Available All Year Long
Call us at 443-880-4738 Fenwick Island Shopping Center Closed for the Season. Open April 2026
OPEN
Sophia’s Italian Dinner Cuisines CHRISTMAS EVE & Served Daily NEW YEAR’S EVE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE
Reservations Recommended y) (Closed Christmas Da
Italian & Greek Catering Available
“The Best New York Style Pizza and Calzones on the Shore” Open Mon-Sat 11:30-9:00pm Sunday Noon-9pm Come Join Us - Our Offseason Specials are Available Sunday - Thursday Check Out Facebook Page Daily for Our Specials
11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD • 410-723-5188 • www.sophiasitalianrestaurantocmd.com