UPPER NEWS NOTES – 11-24

Holiday happenings in Ocean City – It will be a downright delightful time in downtown OC on Fri., Nov. 26, as the holiday season gets under way. Free horse and carriage rides with Santa, starting at City Hall, 9th and Asbury Ave., will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
There will be a free children’s Train Ride at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave., and photos with Santa in a lifeboat from 1 to 3 p.m. on the lawn of City Hall. Events also include holiday readings and face painting at Stainton’s Square, Eighth and Asbury avenues. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at Stainton’s.
At 1 p.m., entertainment on the steps of City Hall begins, featuring local carolers. Michael Hartman, of the Ocean City Theatre Company, and local entertainers will perform between 4 and 5 p.m. The Phillie Phanatic will also make an appearance between 4 and 5 p.m.
The Christmas tree at City Hall will be lit at 5 p.m., and Santa will descend from the roof of City Hall onto the Fire Department’s hook and ladder truck.
Downtown shopkeepers will feature specials and restaurants will be open, with some offering free refreshments.
For further information, call 609-399-1412 or 609-525-9300.
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It’s “Auld Lang Syne” time again for anglers, as the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club hosts the Fifth Annual Last Cast Tournament (first, second, and third heaviest fish, any species). The tournament takes place from daybreak Fri., Nov. 26, to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 27.
The location extends from the GE Inlet to the TI Inlet to 3 NM offshore and back bays. Everything goes (boat, beach, bridges, docks, etc.).
The entry fee is $15. There will be an Awards’ BBQ at the Strathmere Firehouse on Sat., Nov. 27, at 5:30 p.m. The tournament is open to the public. For more information or to register, contact Rob Coffey at 609-231-3303 or email him at robertcoffey01@ hotmail.com.
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Leftovers – The Third annual Turkey Day Sing-a-long.
Take Me Out of the Kitchen
(Sing to the tune – “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”)
Take me out of the kitchen
Take me far from the food
I have been eating since one or two
My jaws ache so, I can hardly chew
I started with the roast turkey
Potatoes, cranberries, and pie
I ate one, two, three plates of food
And now through the door, I must squeeze by!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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