2013 Meeting of the Minds

In case you want to go...I know I want to!

22nd Annual Meeting of the Minds
"Bring Back The Magic"
October 30th - November 3rd, 2013
(Key West, Florida)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Time	What	Where
8:30a - 10:30a	Gift Bag Stuffing Entertainment provided by Latitude	Casa Marina Ballroom
11:00a - 1:00p	Jimi Pappas	Casa Marina Pool Bar
1:00p - 3:00p	Don Middlebrook	Casa Marina Pool Bar
3:00p - 5:00p	Sunny Jim	Casa Marina Pool Bar
5:00p - 7:00p	Calypso Nuts	Casa Marina Pool Bar
7:00p - 9:00p	Kelly McGuire	Casa Marina Pool Bar
9:00p - 12:00a	Tropical Soul	Casa Marina Pool Bar

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Time	What	Where
8:00a-11:00a	REGISTRATION-Brent Burns	Outside Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 9:00p	REGISTRATION Raffle Tickets ON SALE	Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 7:00p	Mini-Mart Open	Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 5:00p	Blood Drive	Casa Marina
9:00a - 8:00p	Paradise Charitable Foundation Items On Display	Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 4:00p	Zonta ABC/Walk Registration	Casa Marina (Near Registration Area)
11:00a-12:00p	Breakout Session-TBA	Tarpon Room #245 Located in the Main Casa Building
10:30a - 12:30p	Jim Hoehn	Casa Marina Pool Bar
12:30p - 2:30p	John Patti Project	Casa Marina Pool Bar
1:30p - 2:30p	Breakout Session-TBA	Tarpon Room #245 Located in the Main Casa Building
2:45p - 3:30p	Breakout Session -TBA	Tarpon Room #245 Located in the Main Casa Building
2:30p - 4:30p	Thom Shepherd	Casa Marina Pool Bar
4:30p - 6:30p	Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24	West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
6:00p - 9:00p	Ramajay Intercoastal With Guests	West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
9:30p - 11:30p	Jimmy & The Parrots	West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
11:30p - 1:00a	John Frinzi & Friends	Casa Marina Pool Bar

Friday, November 01, 2013

Time	What	Where
9:00a - 12:00p	REGISTRATION Mini-Mart Open Raffle Tickets ON SALE	Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 2:00p	Blood Drive	Casa Marina
9:00a - 12:00p	Paradise Charitable Foundation charity auction items on display	Casa Marina Ballroom
10:00a - 12:00p	Jerry Diaz	Casa Marina Pool Bar
1:00p - 5:30p	Margaritaville Street Fest Boat Drunks Southern Drawl Band	Corner of Duval & Fleming Streets
6:30p - 8:00p	REGISTRATION	Casa Marina Lobby
6:30p - 7:30p	Beachside Album Hour The Shrimper Dan Band w/ Original Coral Reefer Band Members	West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
7:30p - 8:30p	John Frinzi Band	West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
9:00p - 11:30p	The Sauce Boss	West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
11:30p - Until	The MOTM Late Night Jam W/Jerry Diaz & MOTM Friends	Casa Marina Pool Bar

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Time	What	Where
7:00a (Walk/Run Begins @ 8:00a)	"Team ParrotHead" & Zonta Walk/Run	Salute Restaurant, 1000 Atlantic Blvd.
9:30a - 11:30a	REGISTRATION	Casa Marina Lobby
9:00a - 3:00p	Mini-Mart Open	Casa Marina Ballroom
10:00a - 11:00a	Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. GENERAL MEETINGThe Golden Coconut Award To The Club Most Deserving. Sponsored by Margaritaville	Casa Marina Ballroom
11:00p - 1:00p	Paradise Charitable Foundation Charity Auction	Casa Marina Ballroom
12:00p - 11:30p	The 12th Annual All Day Beach Bash	Casa Marina West Lawn
12:00p - 1:30p	Marshall Chapman/Will Kimbrough	Casa Marina West Lawn
3:00p	Raffle Tickets Drawing	Casa Marina West Lawn
2:00p - 3:30p	The Peter Mayer Group	Casa Marina West Lawn
4:00p - 5:30p	Mac McAnally
5:30p	PHiP Presentations/PHIP Scholarship Raffle	Casa Marina West Lawn
6:00p - 7:30p	Unplugged Coral Reefers	Casa Marina West Lawn
8:00p - 9:30p	Sonny Landreth Band	Casa Marina West Lawn
9:00p	MOTM Grand Raffle Winner	Casa Marina West Lawn
10:00p - 11:30p	Club Trini With The Full Coral Reefer Band	Casa Marina West Lawn
11:30p	Encore	Casa Marina West Lawn

Sunday, November 03, 2013

Time	What	Where
11:00a - 2:00p	Jim Morris	Casa Marina Pool Bar
2:00p - 6:00p	Sunny Jim's Songwriters Showcase	Blue Heaven

No Smoke for You!

I suspect Steve Bisciotti will have special dispensation for his cigars...

Oriole Park, M&T Bank Stadium implement smoking bans

There will be no victory cigars at either Oriole Park at Camden Yards or M&T Bank Stadium this season, regardless of how well the Ravens or Orioles play.

The Maryland Stadium Authority will ban smoking at both stadiums during all future games and events starting March 4. Fans will be barred from “the burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other matter or substance that contains tobacco” in all areas inside Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.

Previously you could smoke inside certain parts of the stadiums, like along ramps. The ban prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any entry, outdoor air intake, or operable window of the stadium structures.

The Stadium Authority has received complaints from about the smoking policy at both stadiums, said Michael Frenz, executive director of the state agency. The new policy also puts Maryland in line with other Major League Baseball parks and NFL stadiums, Frenz said.

Complete article here.

Parking Lot Rules

Well the cheerleaders have left, but it's a good time to review the parking lot rules that the tourists bring with them every year...

Rule #1 - When waiting for a parking spot, stop in the middle of the road, don't signal, and orient your car diagonally to prevent others from passing.

Rule #2 - Always park on the lines, taking up as many spots as possible. Diagonal parking is preferred.

Rule #3 - In a crowded parking lot, if you find a spot and have the opportunity to pull through to an adjacent one, drive up half way and stop on the line, taking both.

Rule #4 - As you pull into a spot, if you see that the space ahead of you is empty and you see another driver signaling to take it, pull though and take it from him.

Rule #5 - Always park close enough to the adjacent car so that the other driver must grease up with Vaseline to squeeze into his or her car.

Rule #6 - When driving through the parking lot, ignore the painted lanes and drive diagonally from one end to another at a high rate of speed.

Rule #7 - When stopped in front of a store and waiting for a friend or relative to make a purchase, make sure that you are stopped in the middle of the road. The same rules applies to picking-up and discharging passengers.

Rule #8 - When a vehicle from the opposite direction is signaling and waiting for a parking space, position your car so that you are in his way and let the car behind you take it.

Rule #9 - If you have Handicap license plates and there are empty spaces up front, use up a regular parking spot.

Rule #10 - If you hit the adjacent car with your door and leave a dent, wait for a car, which is painted the same color as yours, to drive down the aisle looking for a place to park. Then back out, giving up your spot like the good guy you are, and park somewhere else.

Rule #11 - When exiting a shopping center into a busy road, exit through the narrow "ENTER ONLY" driveway, stick the nose of the car into traffic, and wait.

Rule #12 - Always leave your shopping cart tightly between parked vehicles.

Rule #13 - Gather up all the coffee cups, fast food wrappers and other bits of trash from your car and leave them in the shopping center parking lot before you leave. Think of it as you helping out in these economic hard times by making sure the parking lot sweeper keeps his job.

Rule #14 - If you are forced to change an infant's diaper in a parking lot, leave the soiled diaper under the wheel of the car next to you.

Rule #15 - When another vehicle is waiting for you to pull out of a spot in a crowded parking lot, take your time. Adjust the mirrors, your seat, and the radio. Roll down your window, breathe in the air and eat your lunch. Feel free to go through your shopping bags and look at what you just bought.

Rule #16 - When walking back to your car in a busy shopping center, gesture to other drivers waiting for a spot to make them think that you are getting in the car and leaving. Then walk between the cars to the next aisle and do it again.

Rule #17 - When shopping at the mall, which requires you to load your bags into the car and go back in to do more shopping, do NOT tell the driver who is sitting patiently watching you load your car and signaling for your spot.

Rule #18 - When walking back to your car, if you notice other shoppers walking past your car to get to theirs, press the buttons on your key chain remote so that your car's alarm makes a sudden loud "BLOOP BLEEP" that scares the life out of them.

Rule #19 - If you don't see a speed limit sign posted in the malls parking lot, there isn't any!

Rule #20 - If you back into a parked car, and the driver isn't with it, take out a piece of paper & start writing. This is especially effective if there are 15-20 witnesses. On a piece of paper write, "There were witnesses when I hit your car. They think I'm writing my name address, phone #, insurance information, etc., on this paper. But I'm not!"

Weekly Poop 2/20/13

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:

• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ...
• Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
• Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.

• Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
• Roost Apparel: You can call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!

Ravens Poop

• Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.
• All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop

• Friday and Saturday - Reach the Beach School Nationals, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. For more Info please contact: Mike Stamper, Phone: 301-912-2343; E-mail: mike@acdaspirit.com. Recreation and School Cheerleading Teams from around the world gather to compete at the one and only Reach the Beach! Experience the thrill of competing under amazing concert lighting and professional HD Sound System. Teams will feel as if they were a part of an incredible Broadway Production in New York City! Our fantastic, professionally choreographed awards ceremony, and the sheer fun of Ocean City, Maryland, combine to make this the best National competition your team will attend! Prize money, fabulous individual and partner stunt awards, the unbeatable atmosphere, unstoppable fun and more, make this the premier Cheerleading National Championship! After the competition, experience Ocean City's beautiful beaches, the world famous boardwalk, seafood restaurants galore, and outlet shopping! Do not miss this sell-out event. Admission for spectators. Registration for competition. For more information visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com. Times for Public Attendance: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Admission: $20 Adults, $14 Child & Seniors.

Funny Poop

• An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ready.
  "All set back here, Captain," came the reply, "except one lawyer who is still going around passing out business cards."

Etcetera

• Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
• Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
• Life is short. Focus on the good.

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory

Happy Valentine's Day

One of my favorite JT covers...for lovers everywhere...

Spring is on the Way

30th Annual Boat Show Growing To Meet Demand

OCEAN CITY -- The Seaside Boat Show, sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, turns 30 this year and a variety of factors have teamed to likely make this year’s event the biggest and best ever.

For the last 29 years, the annual boat show has helped mark a turning point in the winter season for many visitors to the resort and its hearty year-round residents and this year should be no different. Coupled with the three-day President’s Day weekend with Valentine’s Day in the mix, the boat show is a jumping off point for many area businesses closed for the winter and provides a glimpse of better days to come.

In the past, the Seaside Boat Show has battled tough winter weather and a sagging economy, and those factors could still come into play this weekend, but the 30^th annual event has so much going for it this year more than ever that no obstacles appear too large to overcome. For one thing, the expansion of the host facility, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, will provide an additional 24,000 square feet of exhibit space.

“This will be the largest one over,” said the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist spokesman Charles Smith this week. “The old stage on the second floor is gone and the first-floor space has been expanded so we have an extra 24,000 square feet to work with. For several years, we’ve had a long waiting list of vendors who want to come to the boat show and we’ll be able to accommodate them, and the vendors we already have certainly won’t mind having extra space.”

Read the rest here.

Weekly Poop 2/13/13

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:

• Tomorrow – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30 pm, at the Blue Ox. Cindi Brought is the new Parade Committee Chairperson and is working on the RR44 entry to the St. Patty's Day Parade. There will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday prior to the regular meeting for all those that want to participate in planning the parade. There will also be a sign up sheet at the meetings for those that want to walk in the parade. RR44 has always had a lot of participation in this event and I hope this year will be the same. Thanks,Gary.
• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ...
• Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
• Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.

• Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) are to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
• Roost Apparel: The next "apparel store" time for touching, trying on and otherwise fondling the merchandise will be at the next meeting on February 14th. You can also call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!

Ravens Poop

• Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.
• The best Orioles news notes and nuggets are at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 30th Annual OC Seaside Boat Show, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Eastern Shore's largest boat show with boats, accessories, clothing, arts, crafts, a children's charity event. Fri, 12N-7pm Sat, 10am-7pm Sun, 11am-5pm. For more Info please contact: Charlie Dorman. Phone: 410-632-3676. E-mail: cdorman1@yahoo.com. http://www.ocboatshow.com.

Funny Poop

• Three Boy Scouts, in uniform, were fishing in a boat one day when they heard cries for help. They followed the sounds and found another boat capsized as a man struggled to keep his head above water. Being Boy Scouts, they went to his aid and fished the man out.
  As it turned out, the man was Barack Obama. The president toweled himself off and caught his breath, and thanked the three scouts. He asked if there was anything he could do for them.
  "I'd sure like a tour of the White House," the first scout said.
  "No problem," said Barack. "How's next week?"
  "I'd sure love to go for a ride in Air Force One," said the second scout.
  "We'll leave aboard her tonight," Obama replied.
  "I'd like to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery," said the third.
  "I'm sure we can arrange that," said the President. "But son, you're awfully young to be worrying about that, aren't you?"
  "You don't know my Dad," the scout replied. "When he finds out I helped save your life, he's gonna kill me!"

Etcetera

• Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
• Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
• Life is short. Focus on the good.

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory

What to do This Week in Ocean City

Nothing to do at the beach this time of year?  Au contrair, mon ami...

FRIDAY, FEB. 8
Country Music Murder Mystery
Dinner — Woodlands of Ocean Pines, 6-9 p.m. Country music themed show by Get a Clue Productions and sponsored by Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Have fun solving a murder while eating dinner. Guests welcome to wear western attire. Tickets cost $40 and include dinner and show. Cash bar and prizes. Info: www.OceanPinesChamber.org or 410-641-5306.

BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Group will discuss “The Listener,” by Shira Nayman. All are welcome. Info: 410-208-4014.

PILLOWCASE DRESS PARTY — Go Organic Grocery, 12 Artisans Way, Berlin, 5-8 p.m. Located in the Old Peach Shed. See a demonstration of dressmaking. Sign up for sewing lessons or donate pillowcases. View picture album and display of finished dresses. Refreshments served. Info: 410-641-0415.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9
SPAGHETTI DINNER — American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, 12-5 p.m. $6 in advance, $8 at door. Benefits the Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 261. Info: 410-289-3166.

KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. 8-11 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-11 and free to children 4 and younger. Carry-outs also available. Proceeds benefit community youth. Info: 410-208-6719

FISH FRY DINNER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. 5-7 p.m. Fried fish, cole slaw, french fries, crab soup, dessert, coffee or tea. Reservations: 410-524-7994, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING — JR’s Ribs, 131st Street, Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Featuring local author, Carolyn Outlaw Kuhn, who has written her first book, “Suffering in Silence.” Also available in e-book and soon-to-be on Kindle at: Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com orwww.outskirtspress.com/sufferinginsilence. Portion of proceeds going to S.O.A.R., Selbyville, Del. Info: 410-487-1183.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8-11 a.m. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-11 years of age and free to children 4 and younger. Sponsored by the Kiwanis. Info: 410-208-6719.

FAMILY GAME DAY — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 9 a.m. to noon. Grab the family and come play the old family favorites. All ages. Info: 410-957-0878.

GREAT READS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Informational discussion of recommended titles and authors. Share your favorites from any genre. Info: 410-208-4014.

‘FRONTIER: THE WAR OF 1812’ BALLET — Mar-Va Theater and Performing Arts Center, 103 Market St., Pocomoke City, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform this live dance multi-media performance that captures the fiery independence of colonial America as it forges itself into a nation. Tickets cost $6 and can be purchased at all branches of the Worcester and Somerset County libraries. Info: Lisa Outten Stant, 410-632-3970.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

SUNDAY, FEB. 10
STAMP SHOW — Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Eastern Shore Stamp Club. Stamps, coins, postcards and memorabilia on display and for sale. Free admission, free parking, free stamps for kids. Info: 410-422-1492.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, children 11 years and younger eat at half price. Info: 410-524-7994.

MONDAY, FEB. 11
OCEAN PINES CAMERA CLUB — Ocean Pines Library, 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Wyatt Harrison of “Plak That,” whose business is printing photographs on wood. Guests welcome. Info: 410-208-2555.

FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN PINES LIBRARY — Ocean Pines Library meeting room, 10 a.m. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. “Humor for the Health of It” program will be presented by Carol Moore of Peninsula Regional Medical Center. All are welcome. Info: 410-208-4014.

WRITING FOR WELLNESS — Ocean Pines library, small meeting room, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. A writing group that uses expressive writing exercises to stimulate the writing process for creative expression and to process emotions. No prior writing experience needed. Info: 410-208-4014.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning and singing in a barbershop format are welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.

HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coast­al Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.

THREE-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP — Held 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Beginners and Beyond will focus on tropics, palm trees and tropical water. An alternate theme will be roses. Cost is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Contact Barbara at 410-208-0219 or online at Barbaradoyleschmid@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12
DINNER AND DANCING — St. Andrew’s Catholic Center, 5-8 p.m. Music by “Old School.” Salad, Jambalaya and dessert, $10 per person. Beer, wine and soda for sale. Info: 410-250-0300.

PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE DINNER — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-7 p.m. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $5 ages 6-12, free for 5 and younger. Youth fundraiser. Info: 443-235-6761.

LAP TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Children, infant to 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games, finger plays and movement activities. Parents and caregivers will learn new ways to interact with their toddlers. Info: 410-208-4014.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Creative science, art and music activities for children ages 3-5. Dress for a mess. Call ahead to reserve your space: 410-641-0650.

VALENTINE’S CARD MAKE AND TAKE — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 4 p.m. Come make a valentine for someone special. Info: 410-957-0878.

COOKING WITH CHEF JIM WASHINGTON — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 2 p.m. Learn how to prepare a whole tenderloin. Washington will make Steak Diane with the filets, Beef Stroganoff with leftovers. Info: 410-641-0650.

ASP YOUTH PLAN PANCAKE SUPPER — Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 4-7 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12 and free to children 3 and younger. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce and beverage. Benefiting the youth mission trip to Appalachia in June.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER — All Hallows Episcopal Church, 109 W. Market St., Snow Hill. Serving from  4:30-7 p.m. Menu is sausage, pancakes and baked apples. Dine-in Tickets: $7 adults, $4 children 12 and younger. Take-out orders $7. Advance tickets: 410-632-1216.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13
LADIES NIGHT OUT CPR TRAINING — The Wedding Center at City Center, 213 W. Main St., Downtown Salisbury. 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30. CPR trained in 45 minutes. Register: 443-880-7795 or patti@peckmiller.com.

WINTER/SPRING ADULT ED — Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Feb. 13, 27, March 13, 27, April 10, 24 and May 8. Classes by Rabbi Susan Warshaw. Mussar and Introduction to Talmud, on Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and noon to 1:30 p.m., respectively. Take a lunch. Info: 410-641-4311.

STORY TIME — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 2-5. Info: 410-957-0878.

BARISTA AND BOOKS — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, cocoa and pastries for children, infant to 5 years old and freshly brewed coffee for their caregivers. Info: 410-524-1818.

PLAY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Parents and children, infant to 5 years old, explore educational toys together in an interactive, free play program. Info: 410-208-4014.

SMART SHOPPING SEMINAR — Ocean Pines Community Center. East Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10-11:15 a.m. Free seminar to learn simple strategies for saving time and money. Info: 410-641-7052 or rec@oceanpines.org.

INDOOR GOLF TOURNAMENT — Old Pro Golf, 136th Street, Ocean City. Ocean Pines Boat Club annual indoor golf tournament and optional group dinner. Reserve: 410-208-6933.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Skyline Bar & Grille at The Fenwick Inn, 138th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 4:45-6 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.

‘ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRACY’ FREE SESSION Denny’s Restaurant, 11201 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6-7:30 p.m. Explore the basics of our federal government. “Elements of Democracy,” compiled by scholars from all over the country and published by (the) Center for Civic Education. Reservations: Ellie, 410-430-0535 or noel55@comcast.net.

THURSDAY, FEB. 14
OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. 10 a.m. Guest will speak on health and wellness. New members welcome.

SOUP SALE — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, homemade hot soups and biscuits and desserts. Carry-out available. Info: 410-289-7430.

STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 2-5. Info: 410-208-4014.

WRITING WITH RUTH — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1-3 p.m. Monthly gathering of local writers who share their independent work (poems, essays, memoirs, prose, etc.) and receive encouraging feedback from fellow participants. All writers welcome. Info: 410-524-1818.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.

APPEARING LIVE

19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL
9636 Stephen Decatur Highway
West Ocean City
410-213-9204
Feb. 8: Scott Glorioso,
6-10 p.m.
Feb. 10: Louis Wright,
6-10 p.m.
Feb. 14: Brenda Golden,
6-10 p.m.

ADOLFO’S ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
13th Street and the
Boardwalk in the Beach Plaza Hotel
410-289-4001
Feb. 14-16: Rhonda Apple and Dale Britt

BJ’S ON THE WATER
75th Street and the bay
410-524-7575
Feb. 8:
Full Circle, 9 p.m.
Feb. 9: Ginger,
9 p.m.
Feb. 13: Sir Rod,
5-8 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE
15th St. & Baltimore Ave.
410-289-7192
www.captainstableoc.com
Feb. 9: Phil Perdue on Piano
Feb. 14: Bryan Clark returns

COTTAGE CAFÉ
Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del.
302-539-8710
Every Friday: DJ Bump, 5-8 p.m.
Every Tuesday: Pub Party Trivia w/DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND
60th Street and the bay
410-524-5500
Feb. 8: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.
to 2 a.m.
Feb. 9: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.
to 2 a.m.; Trip Wire, 10 p.m.
Feb. 10: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
Feb. 11: Bryan Clark, 5 p.m.

GALAXY 66
66th Street, bayside
410-723-6762
Feb. 8: Philly George,
8 p.m. to midnight
Feb. 9: DJ Rob Cee,
8 p.m. to midnight

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL
12841 S. Harbor Road
West Ocean City
410-213-1846
Feb. 8: Ladies Night w/ DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to
1 a.m.
Feb. 9: Simple Truth,
2-6 p.m.;
DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Feb. 10: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Feb. 14: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HARPOON HANNA’S
Route 54 and the bay
Fenwick Island, Del.
800-227-0525
302-539-3095
Feb. 8: Dave Hawkins, 7-11 p.m.
Feb. 9: Dave
Sherman,
7-11 p.m.
Feb. 12: Team Trivia, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14: Texas Holdem’ Poker Tournament, 7 p.m.

HIGH STAKES
Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del.
302-537-6971
Feb. 8: Lowercase Blues
Feb. 9: DJ Rupe

HOOTERS
Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd.
West Ocean City
410-213-1841
Feb. 8: Loud Love, 8 p.m. to midnight
Feb. 9: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7-11 p.m.

HOUSE OF WELSH
1106 Coastal Highway,
Fenwick Island, Del.
888-666-0728
302-541-0728
Every
Friday:
DJ Norm,
3-6 p.m.;
Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.
Every
Saturday: Tony Vega,
6-10 p.m.
Every Sunday: Tony Vega,
6-10 p.m.
Every Monday: DJ Norm,
6-9 p.m.
Every Wednesday: DJ Norm,
6-9 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB
56th Street, bayside
410-524-7499
Feb. 8: Opposite Directions
Feb. 9: Lauren Glick

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB
In the Horizons Restaurant
In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel
101st Street and the ocean
410-524-3535
Feb. 8-9: On The Edge

SEACRETS
49th Street and the bay
410-524-4900
Feb. 8: Goodman Fiske,
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Feb. 9: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.

SMITTY MCGEE’S
Route 54
West Fenwick Island, Del.
302-436-4716
Every Tuesday: Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m.
Every Thursday: Randy Lee Ashcraft,
8 p.m.
Every
Friday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

http://www.oceancity.com/what-do-ocean-city/things-to-do-in-ocean-city-week-of-february-8th

Cosell on Flacco

NFL Films' Greg Cosell says Joe Flacco deserves more credit for being a winner. Cosell also weighs in on Colin Kaepernick's performance in Super Bowl XLVII.

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8921416

Weekly Poop 2/6/13

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:

• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ...
• Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
• Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.

• Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) are to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
• Roost Apparel: The next "apparel store" time for touching, trying on and otherwise fondling the merchandise will be at the next meeting on February 14th. You can also call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!

Ravens Poop

• I case you hadn't heard, THE RAVENS ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!! It was close there at the end, but, as a wise man once said, “Not to worry”.
• Joe Flacco was Super Bowl MVP (although if they gave it to Jacoby Jones I wouldn't have had a problem with that) and went to Disney World. 11 Tds, 0 picks in the playoffs. I don't care whether he's elite or not; He's a winner and he's ours.
• Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.
• Pitchers and catchers report in 6 days.

Local Poop

• Nothing big this week. Patronize the local establishments and rest up for President's Weekend.

Funny Poop

• A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, and noticed he had his collar on backwards.
  The little boy asked why he wore his collar that way. The man, who was a priest, said, " I am a Father."
  The little boy replied, "My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like that."
  The priest looked up from his book and answered, "I am the Father of many."
  The boy said, "My Dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and two grandchildren and he doesn't wear his collar that way."
  The priest, getting impatient, said, "I am the Father of hundreds" and went back to reading his book.
  The little boy sat quietly thinking for a while, then leaned over and said,"Maybe you should wear your pants backwards instead of your collar." 

Etcetera

• Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
• Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
• Life is short. Focus on the good.

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory

We are the Champions!

The Ravens are the Champions of the World!