The Town of Ocean City reminds citizens that the deadline is approaching for entries to be submitted for the official Song of the Summer for 2012 contest. The town is holding a contest and asking citizens to write an original song about Ocean City. The Song of the Summer contest will be hosted on the official Ocean City Facebook Page, http://www.facebook.com/OceanCity. Entries are due in by Monday, July 2.

Area boaters should note that on the evening of July 4th, the span of the Route 50 bridge will remain closed to marine traffic at the usually scheduled 9:55 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. opening times. The Rt. 50 bridge will open for boaters at 10:55 p.m. on the evening of July 4th.

Families looking for a free, enjoyable morning activity in Ocean City can head to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Nestled on the Boardwalk by the Inlet, the museum offers free programs six mornings a week, with topics ranging from knot tying to “All About Sharks.” Programs take place from July 2 through August 25 every day except Sunday at 10 a.m. and last approximately one-half hour.

Nine artists were recipients of awards presented during Ocean City’s 12th Annual Art’s Alive held June 16-17 at Northside Park.