Opportunities for all ! Visitors, friends and association members -young and old - we have a rich and varied program.
Refer to the Daily Calendar of Events for Specific Details and a more complete listing of all programs and activities.
Sunday Services, June 21 through September 6, 10:30 am in The Temple
Bible Study, July 6 - 10, 9:30 am in Porter Hall
Morning Watch Services, July 13 - 17 and August 24 - 28, 9:30 am in Porter Hall
Evening Watch Services, July 27 - 31 and August 17 - 21, 7:00 pm in Jordan Hall
Beach Vespers, July 12 and August 23, 4:00 pm on the beach at the foot of Temple Avenue
Community Worship, Sundays from May 24 to June 14, 10:30 am in Porter Hall
July 4th Parade and Celebrations!
Sand Sculpture Contest, July 4, 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm, on the beach. The Theme is "Your Favorite Cartoon Character"
Annual Rec Hall Bar-b-que - Great Entertainment and Great Food, July 15, 5:00 pm
Community Talent Show, July 29, 7:00 pm at Jordan Hall. All are welcome to participate!
The Festival of Lights and Illumination Night! August 8, The fun begins at the Square with Strawberry Shortcake (at 6:00 pm) and a Band Concert. Cottages, buildings and the beach are illuminated by Christmas lights, luminaries and Christmas candles - musical performances, exhibits and more!
Movies, Weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Saturdays, 8:00 pm in The Temple, admission $3.50.
Ocean Park Day at Aquaboggan, August 13, tickets available at the Rec Hall or the Ocean Park Association office.
Vacation Bible School, July 6 - 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am in Jordan Hall.
Creative Craft Classes, July 27 - 31, 9:30 - 11:00 am in Jakeman Hall.
"Best of Broadway" Theatre / Dance Camp, July 13 - 17 and August 10 - 14, 9:30- 11:30 in the Temple.
Art Classes, Jakeman Hall, Young People's Art Adventure - June 30, 4:30 - 6:30 pm; July 7, July 14, and August 4, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Ceramics Classes, August 3 - 7, 9:30 - 11:00 am in Jakeman Hall.
Story Hour at the Library, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00 pm.
The Rec Hall - recreation facilities and programs for children in kindergarten to High School.
Calling all singers and instrumentalists - amateur and professional - young and old! Come and join a choir or band!
The Temple Choir, directed by Choirmaster and Organist Stewart Shuster, Saturday rehearsal at 5:30 pm in The Temple.
Temple Juniors Choir, directed by Stewart Shuster (Age 8-teen), weekday rehearsals in the morning, every other week beginning July 6. Check the Daily Calendar of Events for details.
Temple Bell Choir, contact Stewart Shuster for rehearsal times on alternate weeks beginning June 29.
The Ocean Park Band - Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, The summer of 1998 will be the 25th year that the OCEAN PARK BAND has led the annual Fourth of July Parade and played in the concert by the Bell Tower after the parade. Over the years, the Band has grown and continued the tradition started in 1973. Since that time, the Band has added several performances to its schedule. Band members range in age from 12 to 80 and represent all levels of ability and musicianship... but it is always fun and the music is great. This year, under the direction of Bandmaster Dan Evans, the Ocean Park Band will play for the June 29 Sing-A-Long at 7:30 pm, July 4th parade and concert, and the August 8 Illumination Night Concert at 7:00 pm. Visiting players and original members of the Band are urged to come out and join the fun! Call Dan Evans at 934-5170 for more information.
Ocean Park Marching & Koncert Kazoo Band, No director and no music! Show up at 9:55 am on July 4 to practice for the parade!
Sunday Night at The Temple at 7:30 pm - professional performers including The Portland Opera Repertory Theatrewith highlights from their Portland production of "La Traviata" - July 12; the Strafford County Wind Symphony for a good old-fashioned Fourth of July concert of marches, Broadway show tunes and light classics - July 5; the Woodstone duo performs folk music on diverse instruments like the banjo, penny whistle, harmonica, mandolin, hammered dulcimer and accordion - August 30.
Saturday Night Special Events, The Community Orchestra of the Portland Symphony will return to Ocean Park on August 15 for a repeat of last year's smash hit Pops Concert. The ever popular Schooner Fare - Maine's most popular folk trio, which plays to standing room only audiences, will return to the Temple Stage on July 18.
Annual Temple Choir Concert, August 16 at 7:30 pm showcases this fine choral group and affords donors and patrons an opportunity to recognize and support the excellent music program provided by the choir over the entire assembly season.
Tennis - 3 clay courts provide excellent playing surfaces for young and old.
Shuffleboard Courts - open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
The Beautiful Beach - One of the nation's finest - seven miles long!
The Rec Hall for kindergarten to high school.
The Ocean Park Library has a wide selection of books for adults and children, non-fiction and fiction.
New England Book Bag Reading and Discussion Program - "Crime and the Cultural Landscape", Leader Jeffrey Aronson, 10:45 am
58th State of Maine Writers' Conference, August 18 - 21. Check the Daily Calendar of Events for details.
Elderhostel, August 30 - September 5. Check the Daily Calendar of Events for details.
In addition to all the above, there are fairs, an antique show, bicycle tours, bake sales, art show, an ice cream social and more. There are abundant opportunities for renewal and re-creation for everyone.