Ocean City Events, Edition of Feb. 22, 2012

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 09:08 Written by Staff Reports Monday, 20 February 2012 00:00

Lucky Guess game show

The Ocean City Free Public Library is honoring President’s Day by presenting Lucky Guess Game Show 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in room N110 of the library, 17^th Street and Simpson Avenue. Lucky Guess is a “horse race” with three contestants standing on a track. They have to answer multiple choice questions, and the audience is encouraged to participate. It is 8 furlongs in length and the winner of three games goes to the winners circle. That person must then answer three questions correctly before they can become the champion. Audience members should come dressed as a president for a better chance of being chosen as a contestant. The show is presented by Ron MacCloskey. Admission is free. See www.oceancitylibrary.org.

OC’s got talent

The Ocean City High School Key Club will host Ocean City’s Got Talent 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8.

Scholarship fundraiser

There will be a scholarship fundraiser for the Ocean City High School surf team 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. There will be food, raffles, vintage surf clips of locals, door prizes and dancing to the Mighty Parrots and special guests. Tickets are $30 per person and are on sale at downtown 7th Street Surf Shop, Heritage Surf Shop and Surfer Supplies all in Ocean City. Door prizes and raffle items are needed. For more information call Mike Lukens 892-3482 or Wayne Blizzard 398-9447.

Scavenger hunt

The Ocean City Boys Lacrosse Booster Club is hosting a scavenger hunt 6-8 p.m. and after party 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at L's Restaurant. The cost is $35 per person. Contact Sue at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets. See www.eteamz.com/oclax for details.

Jazz band concert

The Ocean City High School Instrumental Department will have their annual Jazz Band Concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at the William and Mary Hughes Performing Arts Center, 501 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Entertainment will be provided by the instrumental groups of OCHS, including jazz band, jazz rock, and The Upper Township Middle School jazz band. Tickets will be sold at the door.

OCIS fishing sale and flea market

The sixth annual Ocean City Intermediate School fishing sale and flea market will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 3, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Intermediate School gymnasium, 1801 Bay Ave. Free parking, refreshments, door prizes. The cost is $3 for adults and $1 for children ages 6-10. All proceeds go directly to the Intermediate School fishing club.

50-year nor’easter anniversary

The Ocean City Historical Museum will host a Natives Night 7 p.m. March 8 at the Ocean City Free Public Library room 110, 1735 Simpson Ave., in honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1962 nor’easter. The museum will be showing photographs of the devastation wrought by the storm, when the bay met the ocean. Personal stories of survival will be told. Bring photographs, stories, news articles and objects to share. Call 399-1801 or see www.ocnjmuseum.org.

Craft show

There will be a Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild 10 a.m-5 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Parking is free. A contribution of $3 supports area charities. No charge for children under 12.

Doo Dah weekend

For the 11th consecutive year, the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue League will hold its Boardwalk Waddle as part of the Doo Dah Parade set for Saturday, April 14. On Friday, April 13, the Rescue League will stage its Basset Hound Olympics at 1 p.m. on the Tabernacle Grounds, Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. The event is free. The Doo Dah weekend is a major fund raiser for the Rescue League. The bassets and their best friends meet following the parade at Carey Stadium to socialize, enjoy refreshments, and check out tents that feature products for basset hounds and all types of pooches. These products are for sale. The public is invited to this gathering to get close up and personal with the doggies and their friends, snap photos and discover products for their own pets. The League also holds a dinner on Saturday evening to raise money for the cause. To learn more about the Rescue League see www.tristatebassets.org . To enter the Doo Dah Parade call 525-9300, or after hours 364-4010, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tabernacle trip
The Ocean City Tabernacle will sponsor a bus trip on April 26 to Lancaster, Pa. to see the new production by Sight and Sound, “The Story of Jonah.” This show uses live animals, a mechanical whale and a cast of over 100 to portray the biblical story.
The trip includes lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, coach bus transportation, and admission at $115. Call 399-1915 or see www.OCTabernacle for more information.