Looking for new and fun activities in your community?  Check out these upcoming events:

Ocean City Shark Tournament

6/15/2011 – 6/19/2011

Phone:  410-213-2442

Address:  12940 Inlet Isle Lane Ocean City MD 21842

Website:  http://www.ocsharktournament.com.

Ocean City’s largest shark fishing tournament. Registration begins 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15th.  Bring the kids and come watch the fish weigh-ins Thursday through Saturday, 3:30 -7 p.m. at the Ocean City Fishing Center located at the west side of Route 50 bridge. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Contact Mark Sampson at 410-213-2442 or visit www.ocsharktournament.com.

Arts on the Dock

6/16/2011 – 9/22/2011

Phone: 410-213-1121

Address: Route 50 & Inlet Isle Lane, West Ocean City

Local artists and crafters showcasing their work on the docks of the Ocean City Fishing Center Marina. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Jennifer Blunt, 410-213-1121 www.ocfishing.com, ocfc@ocfishing.com

OC 5 Mile Boardwalk Run

6/18/2011 – 6/18/2011

Address: Atlantic Ave

Website: http://www.octrirunning.com

 All 5 miles of this course runs the famous Ocean City Boardwalk. This event if perfect for the whole family. After a 5 mile trot, you and your family or friends can spend the rest of the day enjoying the Ocean City Boardwalk and Beach!

Start time is 7:00 a.m. and race begins at the Boardwalk Arch at the end of N.Division St.  Registration fee. www.octrirunning.com.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION – Monday, July 4, 2011

Time:  8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Phone: 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).

Address: Beachfront (downtown) or Northside Park, 127th St (uptown)

Website:

http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html

Enjoy a free concert at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. downtown on the beach at North Division Street and simultaneously, uptown at 127th Street at Northside Park. For more information, please call 1-800-626-2326 or the Ocean City Department of Recreation & Parks at 410-250-0125.

Movies on the Beach Thursdays

7/07/2011 – 8/26/2011

Address:  Beach at 92nd Street

Free movies on the beach for the family every Thursday night (July 7-August 25) at 8:30 p.m. at the Princess Royale Hotel, 91st Street Oceanfront.

Additionally, every Monday and Friday evening (June 27-August 12)  a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector at 27th Street. Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday evenings (June 15-August 24) you may enjoy movies on the beach at the Carousel Resort Hotel at 118th Street. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.