NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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FOR THE VETERANS Members of the Delmarva Chorus are pictured performing during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Monday. See full story on page 17.
‘Sunset & Cocktails’ eclipsed by logistics Demands on staff, liability issues of alcohol service cancel adult-themed event By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2024) Ocean Pines leaders have officially axed the proposed “Sunset and Cocktails” event, a potential evening catered toward adult residents pitched by the community’s
Aquatics Advisory Committee. Sunset and Cocktails, proposed by the Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee to be held at the Yacht Club pool on a weekday night during the summer, was shut down by OPA for potential logistical issues. OPA Board of Directors President Stuart Lakernick said that the association has elected not to proceed with the idea, citing “added operational
and staff demands” for offering cocktails during extended poolside hours. “There are liability concerns relative to poolside alcohol consumption during evening hours,” he said. “For those reasons, OPA is presently declining to go forward with the Sunset and Cocktails proposal made by the Aquatics Committee.” The event was pitched as an evening welcome to all, including children and families, but catered to
the retiree, single, and older couple crowd. The original plan excluded juveniles, and, in response, was deemed discriminatory by the community’s legal counsel, Bruce Bright. The concept was revised and resubmitted to permit entry to all who wished to attend. However, entertainment would still be geared toward adults. If approved, the evening would See ADULT Page 4
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