Page 54 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch July 12, 2013 Are You Getting Your Daily Buzz? Local News Articles Delivered Daily To Your Inbox WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING … “I really enjoy getting the Daily Buzz articles. They are informative, helpful and well-written. This was a great idea. Thank you.” “Love the Daily Buzz” “I very much enjoy the daily news updates.” “I love your emails. ... Keep them coming! “Thank you so much for keeping us aware for those of us not in Ocean City.” “I love getting The Dispatch by email daily (or just a little taste of it!). Thank you!” Greek Festival Kicks Off In OC Powell Center Hosts 24th Annual Event OCEAN CITY – The 24th Annual Greek Festival, where everyone is considered Greek, will be held on July 12-14 at Ocean City’s Roland Powell Convention Center on 41st Street and Coastal Highway. Whether reliving Greek vacation memories or dreaming of a Greek adventure, this premier cultural event draws thousands of locals and visitors alike to enjoy the flavors, sights and sounds of Greece right here in Ocean City. As always, this year’s festival promises Greek delicacies for everyone’s palette. Sumptuous, traditional Greek entrees expertly prepared include Pastitsio, Lemon Chicken, Moussaka, Lamb Shank, Spanakopita and/or Tiropita (spinach and/or cheese pie), Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), and much more. Parents, no worries – picky little eaters love the top-selling and reasonably priced gyros. Members of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church Ladies Philoptochos booth is where all the delicious pastries, including, the alltime favorite Baklava, can be found. Festival-goers “in the know” stock their freezers. All menu items are served daily beginning at noon and are available for eat-in or carry-out for a beach picnic. Come early and enjoy a leisurely lunch and then plan to shop at the many unique vendor booths for jewelry, art, music, clothing, imports and more. Get ready to rock the house, Greek style, to the sounds of the live Greek band, Golden Flame, after 5 nightly. Not quite so daring? While dining, just sit back, relax, enjoy the music and be dazzled by the live Greek folk dance floor show. Feeling lucky? Take a chance on what organizers call the “best ddds in town’ raffle, which gives you a 1:100 chance to win $5,000, enough for your own Greek Island vacation. The festival hours on Friday and Saturday are noon-11 p.m. and on Sunday are noon-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. admission is free, after 4 p.m., admission is $3/person, age 14 and older, under 14 free when accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and the spacious, air-conditioned hall is handicap accessible. ATM availability major credit cards are accepted inside festival. For more information, call 410524-0990 or email stgeorgeoc@gmail.com. SIGN UP AT WWW.MDCOASTDISPATCH.COM AND JOIN THE 6,000-PLUS WHO RECEIVE THE NEWS BEFORE IT’S PRINTED Welcome Families $26.99 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET Choose From Such Tempting Items As: Snow Crab Legs, Steamed And Fried Shrimp, Fresh Clams And Oysters, Mussels, Local Clam Strips, Clams Casino, Crab Imperial, New England Clam Chowder, Delmarvelous Baked Chicken, Carved Steamship Round Of Beef, Country Ham, Roast Turkey, BBQ Ribs, Broiled And Grilled Fish, Fresh Fruits And Vegetables, Potato, Taco, Soup And Salad Bar, Raw Bar, Pasta Bar And Ocean City’s Largest Dessert Selection Experience Our Great Seafood Buffet In The Uniqe Setting Of An 18th-Century Whaling Tavern FULL A LA CARTE MENU ALSO AVAILABLE $2 SEAFOOD OFF CHILDREN UNDER 4 EAT FREE BEER, WINE AND COCKTAILS SERVED Discover Our Pasta And Raw Bars Featuring Fresh Seafood, Sauces And Pasta Cooked To Order And Fresh Clams And Oysters Shucked And Steamed To Order BUFFET WITH COUPON • VALID UP TO 4 ADULTS ORDERING SEAFOOD BUFFET NOT VALID DURING EARLY BIRD OR ANY OTHER OFFERS • EXP. 12-31-13 • MCD OPEN DAILY 4 P .M.-9 P .M. BOARDWALK AND 26TH ST. • FREE PARKING LOT ON CORNER OF 26TH ST. AND BALTIMORE AVE. • 410-524-CRAB (2722)