🌱 Why Ocean Pines’ Saturday market matters even more this summer

Hi Ocean Pines! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Ocean Pines’ Saturday market matters even more this summer

Also on today's calendar: Alex Young Solo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
• Monday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Farmers market's make a summer comeback after a harsh winter (wmdt.com) — If you love fresh, local food, Ocean Pines Market is running every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., alongside other Lower Shore markets in Snow Hill, Berlin, Pocomoke, and Cambridge. After a tough winter and rising grocery prices, local farmers and vendors say these markets are vital for affordable produce and supporting small farms.
   

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📸 Around Ocean Pines

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean Pines

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 9

• Radio Pilots DUO LIVE at Reverie Arbor & WIne Bar →
  REVERIE Arbor & Wine Bar, 7 S Main St, Berlin
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Sunday May 10

• Alex Young Solo →
  Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill, 3701 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City
  12:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Band 5 Concert
  Berlin Intermediate School Berlin, MD 21811
  5:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Band 6 Concert
  Berlin Intermediate School Berlin, MD 21811
  8:00 am

Friday May 15

• Showell Spring Social
  Showell Elementary School 11318 Showell School Rd, Berlin, MD
  6:00 pm

Monday May 18

• iReady Reading Diagnostic
  Berlin Intermediate School Berlin, MD 21811
  8:00 am
• Band Concert
  Stephen Decatur Middle School Berlin, MD 21811
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• iReady Reading Diagnostic
  Berlin Intermediate School Berlin, MD 21811
  8:00 am

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📣 Ocean Pines Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 9

• Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
  Assateague Island National Park 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811
  9:00 am

Sunday May 10

• Mid Atlantic Symphony - Shostakovich's 9th →
  Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City
  3:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• After School Academy
  Ocean City Elementary School Ocean City, MD 21842
  4:10 pm
• Band 5 Concert
  Berlin Intermediate School Berlin, MD 21811
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just got sideswiped while parked so I’d like to get an estimate on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
  Looking for recommendations for a body shop near Ocean Pines. TIA. (Nextdoor Ocean Pkwy)

• Chico's FAS, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Chico's in Ocean City. Apply here.
• Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Key Holder-WHITE MARLIN MALL in Ocean City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Pines here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ocean City

• Ocean City Photo Contest Submission (oceancity.com)
• Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects (dredgewire.com)
• Small Business Appreciation Month at local OC cafe (wmdt.com)

Berlin

• Maryland Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for May 7, 2026 (delmarvanow.com)

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Ok Ocean Pines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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