Summer unofficially begins Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:15 pm Written by Claire Lowe Thursday, May 23, 2013 07:45 am

Unlocking of the Ocean and Businesspersons Plunge in Ocean City May 2012.

OCEAN CITY — It’s time to break out the bathing suits and the sun screen, buy some beach tags and head down to the beaches in Ocean City as summer unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.

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Ocean City Events, edition of May 22, 2013

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am

Contestants wanted for Miss Ocean City pageant

The Miss Ocean City Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the competition held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Over $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded.  To be eligible to compete in the pageant, girls must be between the ages of 17 and 22 and attend or have graduated from Ocean City High School, or a parent must own property in Ocean City or a sending district to Ocean City High School. To receive an application or additional information, contact contestant coordinator Andrea Paul at 609-398-3905, pageant producer Maribeth Neall at 609-398-2743 or 609-369-0293, or pick up an application from Kathy Sykes or Peggy Doyle at the Ocean City High School. Applications can also be downloaded at www.ocexchangeclub.org. The deadline for filing applications is July 6.

Read more: Ocean City Events, edition of May 22, 2013

Ocean City Community News, edition of May 22, 2013

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am

Free concert at the Music Pier

The Bucks County Singers will present a free concert 3:30 p.m. May 25 in front of the Ocean City Music Pier on the Boardwalk. The 35 group ensemble will perform selections from “The Sound of Music,” “Oklahoma,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” patriotic selections, standards and pop songs.

Read more: Ocean City Community News, edition of May 22, 2013

Gazette to host second 'I Do' bridal show at The Flanders

Written by Staff Reports Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:00 am

Liz Travers / A model shows off a bridal gown as part of the Tesi Bridal and Formal fashion show during the Gazette’s “I Do” bridal show April 14 at The Flanders.

OCEAN CITY — The Gazette will be hosting its second “I Do” bridal show on Oct. 20, 2013 at The Flanders in Ocean City.

Over 250 brides, family members and friends attended the Gazette's first 'I Do' Bridal Show, held Sunday, April 14 at The Flanders.

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Flower Show theme is ‘Let’s Go to the Movies’

Written by MARK SOIFER / City Public Relations Director Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am

The theme of the city’s 41st annual Flower Show, May 31 to June 2 at the Ocean City Music Pier, will be “Let’s Go to the Movies.” 

This turns out to be very appropriate in more ways than one. Not only does it provide a fine category for the show’s Artistic Design Division, but it could well underscore the resurgence of family movies taking place at the Moorlyn Theatre in Ocean City thanks to the Ocean City Tabernacle.

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It’s time to run around this weekend in Ocean City

Written by Claire Lowe Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am

The 2012 American Heart Association Heart Walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

OCEAN CITY — This weekend, there is plenty of running around to do in Ocean City. You can run in search of treasure, or run for a good cause, or just run to prove you can.

Kicking off on Saturday, May 18 and running through Sunday, May 19 is the East Coast Research and Discovery Association’s Four at the Shore Treasure Hunt at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Participants compete in a series of metal detector hunts for prizes. A special children’s hunt is on Saturday.

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Ocean City Triathlon takes off on Sunday, registration still open

Last Updated on Monday, May 20, 2013 04:32 pm Written by Ann Richardson Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am

OCEAN CITY — Are you looking for a serious athletic challenge, but with something a little bit different?

The Ocean City Triathlon on Sunday, May 19 promises to really mix it up, said Lisa Rumer, the Ocean City’s program supervisor, who has also served as the race director for the triathlon since its inception.

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OCHS After Prom offers a safe alternative for prom-goers

Written by Cindy Nevitt Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am

Ocean City High School students are invited to attend the After Prom inside the high school immediately following 2013 Prom at The Flanders May 18.

OCEAN CITY – The After Prom at Ocean City High School will mark its 20th anniversary this year on May 18 in a spectacle that promises to top its predecessors.

“A Night on the Red Carpet,” a drug- and alcohol-free event featuring games, entertainment, prizes and food, will begin immediately following the prom at The Flanders.

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Ocean City Events, edition of May 15, 2013

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Contestants wanted for Miss Ocean City pageant

The Miss Ocean City Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the competition held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Over $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded.  To be eligible to compete in the pageant, girls must be between the ages of 17 and 22 and attend or have graduated from Ocean City High School, or a parent must own property in Ocean City or a sending district to Ocean City High School. To receive an application or additional information, contact contestant coordinator Andrea Paul at 609-398-3905, pageant producer Maribeth Neall at 609-398-2743 or 609-369-0293, or pick up an application from Kathy Sykes or Peggy Doyle at the Ocean City High School. Applications can also be downloaded at www.ocexchangeclub.org. The deadline for filing applications is July 6.

Read more: Ocean City Events, edition of May 15, 2013

Ocean City Community News, edition of May 15, 2013

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Zumba-thon

Girl Scout Troops 42422 and 44480 will host a Zumba-thon 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Ocean City Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Cost is $10 adults, $3 for students, and under age 8 is free. There will be a children’s craft area. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Gilda's Club of South Jersey, which is an organization that supports anyone who has or has been touched by cancer. Light snacks and beverages will be available at the concession stand.

Read more: Ocean City Community News, edition of May 15, 2013