Half Day Hangout
2024-04-10 12:00 - 17:30, 2024-05-08 12:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-12 12:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
This FREE program is available to Worcester County students from 1st to 6th grade. Drop off starts at noon and the program ends at 5:30. Each date coincides with a half-day from Worcester County Public Schools and is designed to be an alternative to day care or babysitting services for these days. Snacks, educational services, and fun will be provided! Spots are limited, so the Friday before each day is the deadline to reserve your spot. Contact kaylaf@gowoyo.org with questions or reservations. We look forward to seeing you!

Shine Out Loud! Benefit @ Burley Oak Brewery
2024-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Burley Oak Brewing, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, Maryland, 21811, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Come out for music, food, and drinks at your favorite local brewery to support Worcester Youth and Family! Burley Oak Brewery is opening its doors Monday, April 15th from 6-9 for friends of WYFCS. Come have some fun, listen to some music courtesy of our friends the Stringbuzzards (featuring our own Wilson!) and play some games. Proceeds go towards WYFCS programs!

Jesse's Paddle Fundraiser
2024-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 | MD
Jesse’s Paddle is a fundraiser for the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund and will be held at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company. There will be live music, free food and a great silent auction. A $35 donation gets you a boat in the Poker Paddle with prizes for the top 3 poker winners!

Worcester Connects Game Night
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
This mentor group will offer Pizza and Game Night in the Ray Community Room.

Worcester Connects Kindness and Care Art Class
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
Partnering with Katrin Huber from the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, this mentor group will offer a special art class in the Ray Community Room.

Worcester Connects Mini-Golf
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | MD
This mentor group activity will be held at the 68th street Old Pro mini-golf for a fun morning!

Worcester Connects Pie Baking
2024-11-22 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
Worcester Connects mentor program will be offering an apple pie baking group with a special guest! The group will be held in the Ray Community Room and all supplies will be provided.

Ice, Ice, Berlin and Tree Lighting
2024-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | MD
Ice carvings line the sidewalks in front of our local businesses and the town Christmas tree will be lit at 6pm in front of the Atlantic Hotel. Shops and restaurants open late. Sponsored by Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street.

Berlin Christmas Parade
2024-12-05 19:00 | MD
Celebrate the holiday season as people fill the streets to watch marching bands, dance teams, fire companies and local organizations floats while awaiting the arrival of Santa. Sponsored by the Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street.

Worcester Connects Gingerbread House Decorating with Robin from Baked Dessert Cafe
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | MD
This group event will have special guest Robin Tomaselli from Baked Dessert Café helping mentees create gingerbread masterpieces! This will be held in the Ray Community Room and all supplies will be provided.

Shine Out Loud! Benefit @ Burley Oak Brewery
2025-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Burley Oak Brewing, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, Maryland, 21811, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Come out for music, food, and drinks at your favorite local brewery to support Worcester Youth and Family! Burley Oak Brewery is opening its doors Monday, March 10th from 5-7 for friends of WYFCS. Come have some fun, listen to some music courtesy of our friends the Stringbuzzards (featuring our own Wilson!) and play some games. Proceeds go towards WYFCS programs!

Shine on the Shore Luau 2025!
2025-06-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
We are back for another year at the shore- and celebrating our 50th anniversary as an agency!
Come out to the best fundraiser of the summer- The Shine on the Shore Luau! Come support WYFCS in our mission to “help everyone shine!” and party like never before down at the beautiful Sunset Grille. Whether you’re enjoying our buffet station, playing one of our games of skill and chance, or listening to music and watching the sun go down, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Tickets available 3/15/25- see you there!

Not So Spooky Halloween Movie Night!
2025-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
This event is for Worcester Connects. If you are not in the program but would like to come and try an event, this is a great one to start with! We ask that you RSVP to Berkleigh at bdiaz@gowoyo.org if you plan on coming for the first time.
Join us inside the Ray for a scary good time! We will be watching a family-friendly Halloween movie, eating popcorn and pizza, and doing some fun Halloween activities.
Feel free to come in costume!
This event runs from 5-7pm.

Third Annual Empower U Golf Tournament!
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 Country Club Dr., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Do you have a good drive? We do too!
Come out to play in the Empower U PT and Performance Golf Tournament, hosted by Empower U and the Ocean City Golf Club with proceeds to benefit Worcester Youth and Family Programs!
More information on tickets can be found here.

TEA Time for Mentors
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
TEA (Talk, Encourage, Ask for Assistance) is a monthly community gathering for mentors of Worcester Connects and beyond. This will be an opportunity to connect with other mentors and spill the TEA!
This event takes place at the Ray Community Room located attached to our main campus.
Coffee/tea/snacks will be provided.

Pie Baking Class
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
This event is for Worcester Connects. If you are not in the program but would like to come and try an event, this is a great one to start with! We ask that you RSVP to Berkleigh at bdiaz@gowoyo.org if you plan on coming for the first time.
Let’s bake something yummy together! Join us inside the Ray for a pie baking class. Each student will make their own pie to take home and enjoy with their family.
Donations of new or gently used pie dishes are being accepted in the foyer of Worcester Youth and Family for this event. Please call us at (410) 641-4598 if you need more information.
This event runs from 10am-12pm.

Pancho and Lefty's Dine-and-Donate To Benefit Worcester Connects!
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Pancho & Lefty’s West OC, 12911 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842, United States
Grab lunch at one of OC’s favorites, Pancho and Lefty’s! Those that come and eat (or take out) on November 23rd between 12pm-4pm will have a portion of their sale donated to Worcester Connects!
This is an off-site event. You do not have to show the flyer in order to benefit WYFCS with your purchase.

Gingerbread Houses Holiday Party
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
This event is for Worcester Connects. If you are not in the program but would like to come and try an event, this is a great one to start with! We ask that you RSVP to Berkleigh at bdiaz@gowoyo.org if you plan on coming for the first time.
Our annual Gingerbread House and Holiday Party will take place inside the Ray. Students and families will construct and decorate their own gingerbread houses, enjoy holiday music, and eat some festive treats!
This event is scheduled for 10am-12pm.

January Group Event- Discovering Our Strengths
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Every month, Worcester Connects does group events for mentors and mentees to come together, get creative, and learn more about themselves and each other. This month we are discovering our strengths in a led activities hosted at the Ray Community Room. We will also be celebrating National Mentoring Month!
These events are for Worcester Connects clients and their mentors. If you are interested in coming to one of our group events to try it out or to learn more, please contact us at (410) 641-4598 or email bdiaz@gowoyo.org.
Transportation is available if requested at least one week in advance of the event.

Mentor TEA Time
2026-01-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Mentoring can be hard work. Join Lauren and Berkleigh in the Ray once a month to discuss challenges, celebrate victories, and talk about how we can best work with our youth. Light refreshments and coffee provided!
If you are interested in becoming a mentor with us, please email us at shine@gowoyo.org or click here for the application!

Fundraiser BINGO at Sterling Tavern!
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
It’s time for Bingo!
Come join WYFCS to play bingo and have some delicious food, courtesy of Sterling Tavern’s Charitable Bingo Nights!
Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Time: 6pm
Price: Free entry, $2/card with no limit on cards.
We will have a raffle and 50/50 going as well!

February Group Event- Kindness BINGO
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | The Ray, 124 N. Main St., Suite C., Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Every month, Worcester Connects does group events for mentors and mentees to come together, get creative, and learn more about themselves and each other. This month we are playing Bingo and talking about kindness and the impacts we have on the world around us!
These events are for Worcester Connects clients and their mentors. If you are interested in coming to one of our group events to try it out or to learn more, please contact us at (410) 641-4598 or email bdiaz@gowoyo.org.
Transportation is available if requested at least one week in advance of the event.
