October 4, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 21 ... Tower Logo May Feature Art Logo FROM PAGE 20 velopment day for the Worcester County Public School art teachers and held a free intergenerational art experience to promote sensitivity to the aged and the issues they face. The art center provides community meeting space and has hosted a number of meetings and events for numerous community members, groups and condo associations. Since 2011, the ALOC has offered art camp in partnership with the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department and one week of camp was held with 52 campers. This year, due to the new center, 175 children attended camp over a fourweek period. Since 1991, the ALOC has offered a yearly scholarship to a Stephen Decatur High School senior. This year the ALOC has raised additional funds, expanding the scholarship program to offer multiple scholarships to graduating high school students wishing to study art. On Oct. 26, ALOC will partner with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony to present “Artistry in Motion”, a gala event that will include performances by members of the Symphony and artist demonstrations. In January, ALOC’s “Empty Bowl Project” will raise money for Diakonia’s food pantry, through the creation of bowls in the center’s pottery studio. “More space means more ability to serve the community needs. In our first seven months of operations, we have far exceeded expectations. All of our programs are open to the public and many of them are free. We are unique in Ocean City as we are an art destination, offering a cultural amenity that was formerly lacking in the resort,” Thaler said. “Our beautiful new facility sends the message that Ocean City is a well-rounded resort, ready to meet the needs of all who live and play here.” Mayor Rick Meehan congratulated the ALOC. “It was the vision that you all had and worked so hard to bring forward to have everyone buy into the concept and support,” the mayor said. “What you have proved is the arts are alive and well in Ocean City, and they are continuing to grow.” Prior to Thaler’s presentation, the council accepted bids for the 94th Street water tower painting project where each bid included three cost estimates for the painting of the water tower, painting and the inclusion of the Ocean City logo, as well as painting and the inclusion of the Ocean City Art League logo. The council postponed the decision on what will be painted on the tower until after staff review. Thaler pointed out while the center has been well received by those who have come across the facility there are many unaware of where it’s located. “Because we are tucked away back on 94th Street, the water tower signage could be critical in having people aware that we now have this cultural amenity,” she said. Sunday Night: Oh Ladies...Just For You! ALL ENTREES 1/2-PRICE Monday-Wednesday Nights: $19.00 Entrees For Everyone! Wednesday Night: $10. Off All Bottled Wines 00 ❛✗✗❜✱¤❛✗✗❜✏✗ ✝¤✝❘❘✡✮✌✮☛✘ ✝✬ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Just North Of O.C., Just South Of Bethany Thursday Night: Fenwick Island Steak Night! Wonderful Aged Steak Specials Friday & Saturday Nights: Oh Early Birds! $5.00 Off All Entrees If Seated By 5:45 ✡✮✒✌✟✎¤✘✝✮✠ 302.539.2607 • 800.362.DINE www.nantucketsrestaurant.com