Multi-day Events
Fool Moon Theatre Presents: ‘Love Letters’
- Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m.
Studio;Space, 112 Woodland Ave., Somers Point
Join Fool Moon Theatre Company as they raise the curtain on their latest production, “Love Letters.” A Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, A.R. Gurney’s passionate love story is about two friends who share a 50-year relationship full of joy and sorrow through letters exchanged over a lifetime. Tickets can be purchased online at www.foolmoontheatre.org.
Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny
- Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 9-11 a.m.
Soifer Park, Ninth Street and Asbury Ave., Ocean City
Hop over to Ocean City for a fun-filled meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny in a lifeguard boat. Bring your family and friends to capture the perfect Easter moment.
Thursday, March 19
OC Crew BYOB Spaghetti Dinner
- 5-7 p.m.
Varsity Inn, 605 E. Eighth St., Ocean City
Join the Ocean City High School Crew Boosters for an evening of spaghetti, team spirit and community. The cost is $15 per person. Athletes will be serving. Proceeds benefit the crew team. Join and support our fellow rowers.
Friday, March 20
Clean Comedy Show
- 7 p.m.
Port Community Church, 118 Main St., Port Republic
Join Port Community Church as they host an evening of clean comedy featuring the laugh-out-loud jokes of Gordon Douglas, Rhonda Corey and Mike Murray. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Diane Randazzo at 484-769-9232.
Music for Magical Mallets: A Free Concert
- 7 p.m.
Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Enjoy a special, pops-like concert of classics, Broadway arrangements, tangos and ragtime, featuring Mark O’Kain on marimba and xylophone. This program will be held in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Seating is first come, first served.
Saturday, March 21
STEM-E NJ
- 11 a.m.
Inland Family Success Center, 3050 Spruce Ave., Egg Harbor Township
Inland FSC invites you to an exciting morning of hands-on STEM exploration, creativity and community engagement. Whether you are a budding scientist, curious coder, or a future engineer, this event is designed to spark your imagination and fuel your passion. For more information, call 609-569-0376.
Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
- 1-3 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Come out to the Music Pier Saturday and meet local and regional businesses to hear about exciting seasonal and summer job opportunities for individuals of all ages. Call 609-399-1412 for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Party and Auction
- 4:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall, 724 Maple Ave., Linwood
Join Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday for this fun annual event. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m.; food will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing of prizes will be at 6:30 p.m. There will be many great baskets and door prizes to win. The entry fee is $10, which includes pizza, chips and beverages.
Sunday, March 22
Bay Atlantic Symphony: ‘Extraordinary Contrasts’
- 2 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway
The Bay Atlantic Symphony brings the Appalachian Spring to life during this extraordinary concert. This touchstone performance pairs with Manuel de Falla’s ferocious ballet, bringing back Met Opera star Barbara Dever and engaging flamenco dancer Liliana Ruiz. Plus, hear Richard Wagner’s exquisite poem written for his wife. A conversation with the conductor will be held prior to the concert at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stockton.edu/pac.
Michael Pedicin Quintet: Improvisation, Creativity and Consciousness
- 2 p.m.
Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of jazz at the Ocean City Library Lecture Hall throughout the month of March. This four-part series demonstrates the parallel relationships and synergy that happens when musicians improvise, create and align their collective consciousness. The concert will be led by Michael Pedicin on saxophone, Bob Ferguson on the trumpet, Jim Holton on piano Andy Lalasis on bass and Tom Angello on the drums.
Tango, Tacos & Tequila with AC Ballet
- 2-6 p.m.
Great Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point. Attendees will enjoy a luncheon, a thrilling tango competition and excerpts from the upcoming ballet, “Carmen.” Proceeds support the Atlantic City Ballet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.acballet.org. For questions, call Claire at 609-703-2081.
Monday, March 23
Canasta for Experienced Players
- 2 p.m.
Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
If you are an experienced Canasta player, join the Longport Library every Monday and play a round with friends and neighbors. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Disney Sing-a-Long
- 5-6:30 p.m.
Inland Family Success Center, 3050 Spruce Ave., Egg Harbor Township
Inland FSC invites you to an afternoon filled with music, fun and your favorite Disney classics. This family-friendly gathering is the perfect opportunity to sing, laugh and create joyful memories together. For more information, call 609-569-0376.
Tuesday, March 24
Brunch & Learn with Author Howard Megdal
- 10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Join JFS Village and author Howard Megdal for a discussion of his book “Becoming Caitlin Clark,” which follows the rise of one of basketball’s electrifying stars. RSVP by March 20 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsvillage.org.
Energy Assistance Day
- 11 a.m.
New Day Family Success Center, 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Pleasantville
New Day FSC invites the public to its upcoming Energy Assistance Day, in partnership with South Jersey Gas. This event is designed to help families and community members learn about available programs. Find out more by calling 609-652-0230.
Trivia at the Library
- 6:30 p.m.
Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Gather your friends and test your knowledge with an evening of brain-teasing fun at the Longport Library this Tuesday. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Wednesday, March 25
Family Feud at the Library
- 12 p.m.
Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Name an activity you would play with your family and friends. Survey says Family Feud this Wednesday at the Longport Library. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub Workshop
- 6-8:30 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
The Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub will host a free public workshop designed to help residents, Green Team members and community leaders learn how to work effectively with elected officials and how to advance local sustainability initiatives. The workshop is open to the public and will feature presentations from local and state officials.
Thursday, March 26
Brunch & Learn with JFS Village
- 10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Join JFS Village for a discussion on the Haggadah, the most sacred text and a powerful artistic statement in Jewish history. This program will explore four of the most influential Haggadahs in history, showcasing their unique artistry, historical journeys and how each reflects the time period in which it was created. RSVP by March 24 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsvillage.org.
Lucky Paint Night with Verneen
- 4-6 p.m.
New Day Family Success Center, 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Pleasantville
New Day FSC invites you to relax and unwind with a guided paint night hosted by local artist Verneen. No experience is needed; just bring your creativity for a fun evening of art. For more information, call 609-652-0230.
Absecon Galloway Rotary Club Meetings
- 6:30 p.m.
Gourmet Italian Restaurant, 324 South Pitney Road, Galloway
The Absecon Galloway Rotary Club invites you to be their guest at their upcoming meeting. A networking social hour will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:30. Learn more about Rotary, how they serve our local community and meet local community members. For club information, go to www.facebook.com/AbseconGallowayRotary or email Rose McCarthy, Club President, at bluerose46@aol.com.
Friday, March 27
Charosets & Chill: Cold Cooking Workshop
- 10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Join JFS Village for a pre-Passover, fun-filled morning making charosets to taste, take home for Seder and share with JFS kosher meal recipients. RSVP by March 25 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsvillage.org.
Bus Trips
New York City
- Saturday, April 25
Join Egg Harbor Township Recreation on a day trip to the city that never sleeps. What you do once you arrive is up to you, whether it’s wandering the streets, chasing the sights, or tasting something new. The bus will depart from EHT Community Center at 8 a.m. and leave New York City at 7 p.m. The cost is $60 per person and seating is limited. Register online at www.ehtrec.com or in person at the Recreation Office. Payment must be made at the time of reservation.
Grounds for Sculpture
- Thursday, April 30
Sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Club. The cost of $90 includes transportation, the entrance fee and the driver’s tip. The bus will leave from the Somers Point Target parking lot at 8 a.m. and return to Somers Point at 4:30 p.m. Mail your check made out to GTGC. Include your name, address, phone number and email to Sally Pietrofitta, 250 Atlantic Ave., Somers Point, NJ 08244. For more information, call Sally at 609-927-4147, or after 6 p.m. Cheryl at 267-882-8355.
Health and Wellness
Free Lung Screening Event
- Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Shore Cancer Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point
Shore Medical Center and Advanced Shore Imaging Associates are hosting a free lung cancer screening event next Saturday. Early detection for lung cancer can make all the difference. If you are 50 to 80 years old, are a current smoker or have quit smoking in the past 15 years, a low-dose CT scan may be right for you. Call 609-653-3923 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Depression and Anxiety Group
- Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
This weekly, in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness and recovery. Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience. No cost to participate. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Dementia Support Group
- Wednesday, April 1, 1:30 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
- Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point
NAMI of Atlantic/Cape May offers free self-help, peer-led support groups for family members, caregivers and friends of individuals over 18 living with a mental illness. Family Support and Connections groups meet on the second Monday of each month. Visit www.namiacm.org for further information.
Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.
