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With the approach of the summer and the end of school, our streets will see an increased amount of youthful bicycle traffic. In an effort to promote bike safety and to develop increased skill levels, the Ocean Pines Police Department in conjunction with the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, will coordinate a Bike Rodeo at the Ocean Pines South Side Fire Department Headquarters on July 31, 2009 from 5 � 7pm. A bike rodeo is a skills level bike course that promotes safe operation in a fun directed manner. It is designed for youths who operate a bicycle, as well as smaller kids who only operate a tricycle. The Worcester County Highway Safety Committee, the Worcester County Health Department, and the Worcester County 4-H are co-sponsoring this event. The rodeo will be separated into two phases, including a tricycle course for small kids starting at 5pm. For parents who cannot bring their own tricycle, several will be provided on-site. The second phase of the event shall be for kids who operate bicycles, and begins at 6pm. It is preferred that kids bring their own bikes and helmets to the rodeo, but free helmets shall be provided to those kids who do not possess one. In Maryland, all youths under the age of 16 must wear a bike helmet on public roads. Let�s have some fun! No appointments necessary. Bring the kids to our Ocean Pines Bike Rodeo! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Annual Kiwanis Club of OP-OC Duck Race will be on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Frontier Town Water Park. Tickets are still $5 each or 3 for $10 and a $10 dinner will be available at the race. The ducks plunge at 5:00pm. Order tickets for ducks or dinner from Al Kastner 410-641-5091 by August 26, 2009. ********************************************************************************************************************* The Pine'eer Arts and Craft Club will hold their Annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, August 1, 2009 in White Horse Park--over 125 Artists and Crafters. Please call 410-208-0606. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August 1 -- 8 a.m. - Noon --- Come to the Atlantic General Hospital/Pavilions Health Fair at the Pavilions --- testings, Germ City, moon bounce and other activities for kids, educational speakers --- look for more details soon. The Pavilions Center is located at Racetrack and Beauchamp Roads, just outside of Ocean Pines. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Are you supposed to be checking your blood pressure? Are you trying to get a loved one to check their blood pressure regularly? Well the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department can help! At the South Station, located on Ocean Parkway just inside the South entrance to Ocean Pines, you can stop in every day for blood pressure monitoring! As we know, funding for the fire department comes from State, County and Ocean Pines Association grants as well as from donations and fundraisers such as the annual "CASH LOTTO". This drawing guarantees the winner $100,000 from the proceeds of selling 1600 tickets for $100 each. Tickets are currently on sale until the Labor Day, 2009 drawing. Anyone wishing more information about the OPVFD, its program and fundraisers, can call or stop by the South Station. There are always two career members on duty, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Along with blood pressure monitoring everyday they have two wheelchairs, several walkers, canes and crutches, all donated to the OPVFD, available for citizens to borrow. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AbouTown Taxi "Salutes the Services" ALL YEAR ROUND!! Military, Police, Fire and Beach Patrol personel are given a 20% discount on taxi fares with proper ID presented. Call AbouTown at 410-208-9909 or 410-213-2424. Their new location is at 12636 Sunset Ave.Unit D4, West Ocean City. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women are collecting �would be discarded� cell phones for refurbishing and distribution to Crisis shelters. They can be dropped off at either location of Copy Central at 11065 Cathell Road or 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++