DIsCouNteDtHeMe pArK tICKets

The Ocean Pines Rec. & Parks Dept. is offeringdiscounted amusement park tickets in conjunction with

the Maryland Recreation & Parks association. Please stop bythe Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department office to purchasethese tickets to your favorite park instead of paying full price at thegate! Tickets may be purchased at the Ocean Pines CommunityCenter through September. Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion& Six Flags America will be on sale until the end of October.For more info, call 410.641.7052. All tickets must be paid with

cash or credit card. Sorry, NO checks will be accepted!

— PARTICIPATING PARKS & PRICES FOR 2015 —

Busch Gardens (Williamsburg, VA)All Ages (ages 2 & under free!) $75.00 $57.00Child (ages 3-9) $65.00 $48.00Fun Card (unlimited admission thru Sept. 7) $75.00 $70.00

Diggerland USA (West Berlin, NJ)All Ages (under 36” free”) $34.95 $24.00

Dorney Park (Allentown, PA)Adult $56.70 $42.00Jr/Sr (ages 3-61 & under 48” or 62+) $35.70 $34.00

Dutch Wonderland (Lancaster, PA)All Ages (ages 2 & under free!) $39.99 $35.00

Hershey Park (Hershey, PA)Adult (ages 2 & under free!) $62.80 $49.50Jr/Sr (ages 3-8 & 55-69) $39.80 $37.50

Kings Dominion (Doswell, VA)All Ages $65.00 $44.00Fall (Sept. 1-6, 20, 25-27 &Oct. 2-4, 9-12, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31) $65.00 $37.00

Sahara Sam’s Oasis (West Berlin, NJ)All Ages (under 24 months & 65+ free!) $34.95 $24.00(*2nd Day Upgrade: $10 at park)

Sesame Place (Langhorne, PA)All Ages (under 24 months free!) $69.55 $53.00(*2nd Day Upgrade: $10 at park)

Six Flags America (Largo, MD)All Ages (ages 2 & under free!) $66.14 $43.00Special Day (Aug. 23) $66.14 $33.00

Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ)Theme & Safari (2 & under free!) $72.75 $39.00Hurricane Harbor Only $42.99 $30.00

Water Country USA (Williamsburg, VA)All Ages (ages 2 & under free!) $51.00 $40.00Child (ages 3-9) $41.00 $34.00

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SPECIAL EVENTS

FALL Indoor/OutdoorFlea Market

Saturday, September 12 • 8:00am–12:00pmCommunity Center

The Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market welcomes vendors selling gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles & more.Indoor spaces will be inside the Community Center gymnasium &include an 8 ft. table & a chair. Outdoor spaces will be the parkingspaces in front of the Administration Building (bring your owntable). Spaces for Ocean Pines residents are $15 for indoor and$10 for outdoor. Spaces for non-residents are $20 for indoorand $10 for outdoor. Please register by either using the below

form or by visiting the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department.EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Jessica Conaway

ADMISSIOn: FREE!

410.641.7052 • oceanpines.org

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Billing Address:

City: State: Zip:

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Email:OP Resident/Property Owner: Indoor $15 Outdoor $10Non-Resident: Indoor $20 Outdoor $10

Merchandise to be sold:

In registering for the Ocean Pines Flea Market, I agree to abide by all the rules and regulations stated inthe Vendor Contract (available at the Rec. & Parks Dept.) I further understand that I may check-in for myassigned space(s) and begin setting up at 6:45am and that if I am not checked in by 7:45am the day of, I willforfeit my fee and space. One space per household is allowed.

op rec. & parks Dept. FALL Flea Market 2015VeNDOR SPaCe ReGiSTRaTiON FORM

Signature DateBring, Mail or Fax (410.641.8413) along with payment to:Ocean Pines Rec. & Parks Dept., 239 Ocean Pkwy, Ocean Pines, MD 21811

Acct #:

Name on card: Exp. Date:

PayMeNT: Cash Check (payable to OPA) Total: $

Credit Card:

BUSCH GARDENS

Family Fun NightPumpkin Painting

Friday, October 166:00pm-8:00pm

Community CenterBring your own pumpkinor purchase one from us(limited quantity available,

$6 each additional)& don’t forget your

imagination! All decoration& paint will be provided.

For more info,call 410.641.7052.

FEE: OP Resident $5;Non-Resident $6

EVEnT SUPERVISOR:Katie Goetzinger

SPECIAL EVENTS

HAUNTED 5K FUN RUN (#4350.301)Saturday, October 24 • 5:00pm

Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial ParkRumor has it that goblins & ghouls come to reside in Ocean Pines during the month of October. So what better time than to have a runto see if these rumors are true? Join us for this spooktacular event!Costumes are encouraged for all ages & awards for Scariest, Funniest& Best Couple/Group will be given during festivities to be held afterthe race. Not ready for a 5K? No problem! SEE PAGE 8 TO SIGNUP FOR OUR 5K TRAINING PROGRAM WITH LINDSYLAYFIELD STARTING AUG. 24! (INFORMATIONALMEETING ON AUG. 22)FEE: $20 before Oct. 1, $30 after Oct. 1EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Lindsy Layfield

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NEW! PUP OF THE PINES PHOTO CONTESTContest runs thru Thursday, October 1

Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring thisdog/puppy photo contest to help raise money for improvements &upgrades to the dog park. The winner will receive the title “Pup ofThe Pines,” FREE dog park registration for 2016 & will be the faceof Ocean Pines Dog Park in our Activity Guide & postings for 2016!Winner will be announced at the Halloween Fall Festival on October31. Please pick up your registration form at the Community Center.

COST: $5 registered adultEVEnT SUPERVISOR: Lindsy Layfield

FREE! 5th Annual BIG TRUCK DAYSaturday, September 19 • 10:00am–2:00pm

Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial ParkThis year’s event will feature fire trucks, dump trucks, tractors, towtrucks, tractor trailers & much, much more! Kids will get to interactwith police officers, firefighters & all sorts of big truck drivers. Theywill learn about the latest technology & hear all about what ourdedicated public servants do day-to-day & also those special tasksthat big truck perform. Kids & adults of all ages will enjoy thisopportunity to see, touch & sit in all the trucks. The trucks willbe safe for kids: air brakes emptied, emergency brakes applied &there will be no keys. Concessions will be available for sale.

For more information, call 410.641.7052. WHO: Kids of all ages! Great family fun event!

EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Katie Goetzinger / Lindsy Layfield

FREE!* Doggie SwimSaturday, September 12

10am–11am: Dogs Under 20 lbs.11am–2pm: all Dogs • Mumford’s Landing Pool

This unique doggie swim will wrap up our summer pool season atMumford’s Landing. Dogs & their owners are invited to paddle& play in the Mumford’s Landing Pool before closing the poolfor the season. All dog handlers must be at least 18 years of age& youth under 17 must accompanied by a registered adult.

COST: $6 per dog to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society;*FREE for human companions

EVEnT SPOnSOR: Ocean Pines Aquatics

FREE! COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRSaturday, October 3 • 8:00am–12:00pm

Ocean Pines Community CenterOcean Pines Association, along with co-sponsors Atlantic GeneralHospital & Peninsula Regional Medical Center, present this year’sHealth Fair. Event-goers can get screenings for cholesterol &hearing, foot checks & bone density mini-exams. PRMC’sMobile Health Van will be on-site with informationon health & personal safety topics. Many of our

community groups will be represented at this event. EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Sonya Bounds

FREE!* Halloween Fall FestivalSaturday, October 31 • 1:00pm–4:00pm

White Horse ParkTRICK OR TREAT! Don’t be a scaredy cat & bring the family fora ghoulish good time! Music will fill the air as ghosts & goblinsparade & play. Costume contest, carnival games, face painting,arts & crafts, pony rides, moon bounces, a haunted hayride,refreshments & candy goodies are just some of the thrills to behad. NEW FOR 2015! Pumpkin Carving Contest & AnythingPumpkin Cook/Bake-Off. Volunteers needed & appreciated! Note: Contact the Recreation Dept. for contest applications.WHO: All ages are welcome!FEE: FREE! *DONATIONS OF UNOPENEDBAGS OF CANDY WELCOMED.EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Lindsy Layfield

SPECIAL EVENTS

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FREE ADMISSION FOR SHOPPERS!

OCEAN PINES HOLIDAY VENDOR SHOWSunday, November 15 • 10:00am–2:00pm

Community CenterThe holiday gift-giving season is upon us. Finish up all of your

holiday shopping at the show. Come find those perfectlast-minute gifts for the hard-to-buy-for on your holiday list.Vendors will include: Thirty One Gifts, Pampered Chef,

Taylor’s Toffee, Embroidery N More, Scentsy, You’re Invited,Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Silpada, doTerra, Tupperware,

Avon, Origami Owl & more.FEE: ADMISSION IS FREE TO SHOPPERS!

For more information on reserving a vendor table,contact the Recreation & Parks Department at 410.641.7052.

5th Annual A HOMETOWN ChristmasSaturday, November 28 • 6:30pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30pm at White Horse ParkThe tradition continues... Join us as we welcome the holiday season by lighting up trees decorated by local businesses, community clubs& neighborhoods. Enjoy a hot cup of cider as you admire the beauti-ful tree decorations, listen to local choir groups & welcome SantaClaus into town. Businesses, clubs, fam-ilies & individuals are encouraged tosponsor a tree & help light up the park.Groups that purchase a tree ($45) willhave a sign placed at their tree asrecognition for participating in “AHometown Christmas.” Trees rangein size from 8 ft. to 15 ft. Sponsors areresponsible for decorating their trees inthe theme of their choice. All trees willbe in place by November 20 for theceremony on November 28. For moreinformation on how to sponsor a treefor this celebration, contact the Rec.& Parks Dept. at 410.641.7052.

FREE!* Family Fun Night BINGOFriday, November 20 • 6:00pm–8:00pm

Community CenterBINGO! Bring your family & have a blast! Play BINGO,win prizes & spend quality time with your family. No cashprizes, this is a Family FUN Night. The first game beginsat 6:00pm & the last game begins at7:45pm. Parents are requested to playthe games with their children. Food& drink welcome. Ice cream will besold. Volunteers needed!WHO: All family & friends welcome!FEE: FREE! *DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.

Breakfast with Santa CLAUS & FriendsSaturday, December 5 • 8:00am–11:00am

Community CenterBring the entire family for a morning of fun, food, photos &festivities! Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive around 8:30am & will beavailable for photos. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage,juice, milk, coffee & pastries. Attendees are encouraged to bringan unwrapped, new gift (toys, games, books etc. for boys or girls)or non-perishable food, which will be donated to local familiesthat need a little extra help during the holidays. FEE: Breakfast is FREE for Ages 4 &under, $4 Ages 5–10; $6 Ages 11 & older.Photos with Santa will be available forpurchase for a $5 donation to theRecreation & Parks Department.

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Light Up The Pines ContestDeaDLiNe FOR aPPLiCaNTS – Friday, December 11

Decorate your home for the holidays! Enter today by emailing your name,phone number, home address byDec. 11 to info@oceanpines.org.One winner in each category: Top-Notch All Around, Most Creative,Most Lights. Winners will be notified.For more info: 410.641.7717 x 3014.

NEW! KIDS LOCK-IN FUN (#4162.301)Saturday, December 12

Drop off at 8:00pm on Saturday at the Sports Core PoolPick up at 6:00am on Sunday at the Community Center

OK KIDS... you asked for it! And here it is! AN ALL NIGHTLOCK- IN! During this event, kids get to stay up all night &have FUN! Programs will be planned throughout the nightincluding dodgeball, basketball, swimming, crafts & MORE!This is a night the kids will remember& will not want to miss! Parents, thisis also a great opportunity for you tohave that long overdue date night orChristmas shopping trip.

WHO: Ages 8 – 13FEE: OP Resident $45;Non-Resident $55PROGRAM SUPERVISOR:Lindsy Layfield

8th Annual Swim with SantaSaturday, December 12 • 11:00am-1:00pm

Sports Core PoolWhile the weather outside may be frightful... inside Sports CorePool it’s delightful! So bring the entire family! The Jolly Old Elfhimself has swapped his red suit for a Hawaiian shirt, swim trunksand flip flops. Join Santa in our tropical setting while he floats in thepool. Waterproof your Christmas list and jump in! Donations of

food and/or unwrapped toys are accepted on behalf of the WorcesterCounty Sheriff Dept’s “Christmas for the Needy” program.For more info, call the Sports Core Pool at 410.641.5255.

COST: Swimmers $6; Non-Swimmers $3

REINDEER LANE GIFT SHOPSaturday, December 5 • 8am–11am • east Room

At this special shop, children ages12 & under have the opportunityto purchase holiday gifts for theirloved ones. All of the items aresold to the kids for $5 or less.

There will be many items to choosefrom for both kids & adults.

Donations for this one-of-a-kindprogram are greatly appreciated.Please bring new or slightly worn

items to the Ocean PinesCommunity Center.For more information,please call 410.641.7052.

EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Sonya Bounds

Volunteer your Time & TalentMany of our programs depend on volunteer support.

You may be interested in helping at a SPECIAL EVENT,coaching a youth sport, working with teens or adults orleading a seminar. People of all ages are encouragedto participate. If you wish to put your expertiseto use or would like more info, call 410.641.7052.

OCEAN PINES FARMERS MARKETevery Saturday • 8am–1pm • White Horse Park

open Year round! BUY LOCAL. EAT FRESH. Produce, farm-fresh eggs, organics,seafood, herbs, flowers, honey, fruit, pet treats, artisan breads,potatoes, greens, tomatoes, plants, kettle korn, crafts & more!

This year’s market will offer several events and happenings for ourshoppers. Our newest addition, the “Bazaar,” will attract professional

vendors offering collectibles, antiques and vintage goods aswell as those selling garage and yard sale items.Vendors Welcome! Call 410.641.7717 x3006.Download an application at oceanpines.org.

EVEnT SUPERVISOR: Teresa Travatello