May 13 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
The Vision That Changed Everything. Discover how an unexpected vision sparked a powerful journey. In this inspiring talk, Margie Hamner shares how a Zoom call and a meaningful dream led to writing a best-selling book, Magic Ball of Light: Summer Camp, transforming a lifelong dream into reality and showing how imagination, courage, and inner light can guide your own path.
May 17, White Horse Park, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Our next concession sales event will be Bay Day in White Horse Park on Sunday May 17. This free annual event, hosted by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Ocean Pines Association, features live music, environmental exhibitors, boat rides, and local food. Kiwanis will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chips and sodas.
May 20, On The Way Cafe, Selbyville, 8 a.m.
Our meeting on May 20 will be breakfast at On The Way Cafe, just over the line in Selbyville. It is located at 38555 DuPont Blvd, (Rt 113, on the right-hand side going north), about a 12-minute drive from Ocean Pines. Their breakfast menu features country skillets, specialized pancakes, French toast, and breakfast sandwiches.
May 27, Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
A retired U.S. Marine with over 35 years of community-building experience, Mark DeLancey is the Founder and Executive Director of Together We Thrive, an organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, youth, and allies on the Eastern Shore. With 11 years of local nonprofit leadership, Mark focuses on resource connection and community stewardship, ensuring every individual has the support needed to move beyond survival and truly thrive. His leadership is rooted in radical honesty and authentic local connection. Mark will discuss the vital role of inclusive community networks and how Together We Thrive is building a more vibrant future for the Delmarva Peninsula.
June 3 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
Claude is an artificial intelligence created by Anthropic — one of the world's leading AI research companies. In this unusual presentation, Claude speaks directly to our members through a voice recording, in its own words, about what AI actually is, what it can and cannot do, and what you personally should pay attention to. No jargon. No hype. Just an honest conversation — from an AI that learned everything it knows from human beings like you. Claude will be taking questions at the end of the presentation.
June 10 - Ocean Pines Library, 8 a.m.
Nonprofit founder, blogger, and author Jackie Kurtz will deliver the keynote at our Annual Scholarship Award Meeting, sharing an inspiring message about the impact of everyday kindness and the choices that shape who we become. Drawing from her book Kindness Heroes: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things and her work with Matt's Kindness Ripples On, Jackie highlights real-life stories of compassion creating lasting ripple effects. We have invited our 2026 Kiwanis scholarship recipients and their parents/guardians to celebrate. At the meeting will present the scholarship award certificates to Stephen Decatur students and recognize Snow Hill and Pocomoke students, who will have already received their certificates. We will also present each student with a personalized copy of Kindness Heroes — a fitting send-off as they step into this next chapter.
June 17 - Ocean Pines Library, 8 a.m.
Belinda Gulyas is the principal of Cedar Chapel Special School, located in Snow Hill MD. The school is one of 14 public schools under the Worcester County Public School system. CCSS was built specifically to meet the needs of children with the most severe intellectual disabilities combined with medically fragile conditions. Mrs. Gulyas will be sharing information about disability awareness and strategies for specific interventions.
To learn more about Cedar Chapel, please visit https://ccss.worcesterk12.org
Remainder of June
The schedule for the rest of June will be available soon.