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Church in SH celebrates 350 years (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.
Calendar 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.
LAP TIME 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.
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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.
brary.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.
THE PARKE GARAGE SALE The Parke at Ocean Pines, 2 Arcadia Court, Berlin. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Held in the driveways of residents. There will
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.worcesterli-
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
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
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Church rummage sale.
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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
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
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