Multiday Events
‘The Night Side,
A Ghost Story’
Friday, Nov. 8; and Saturday, Nov. 9
7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse, 739 Bay Ave., Somers Point
Join Gateway Playhouse for this riveting psychological thriller. Produced by A Midsummer Night Players, Sherlock Holmes obsesses over the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. Purchase tickets online at www.gatewaybythebay.org .
Heritage Surf Pop-Up at Reed’s Farm
Friday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 10
5075 Spruce Ave., Egg Harbor Township
Join Heritage Surf for a special pop-up event this weekend. Enjoy discounted retail merchandise along with local art from John Baker and Knee Patches all weekend along with raffles, exclusive deals, wine tastings and live piano music on Saturday, and music from CJ Sooy and craft beer from The Seed on Sunday. The event runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday.
Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land
Saturday, Nov. 16; and Sunday, Nov. 17
6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
A South Jersey spectacle returns. Santa is ready to wave his magic wand and light up Storybook Land for the holiday season. The park will be open 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16; and 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Purchase online at www.storybookland.com .
Thursday, November 7
Sip & Shop
5-9 p.m.
Seaview Golf Club, 401 S. New York Road, Galloway
Jumpstart your holiday shopping and spend the night out with over 40 local vendors under one roof. Enter to win one of four giveaways, support local nonprofits and enjoy fantastic food and drinks all night. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Hosted by Motivated Mommies. Purchase advance tickets at www.motivatedmommiesnj.com/sip-shop .
Friday, November 8
Enlightened Farm Market
2-6 p.m.
572 S. Odessa Ave., Egg Harbor City
Join Enlightened Farms for their weekly markets now through Nov. 22. Check out their fresh harvest, hand-crafted products, florals and more. Experience the farm firsthand through a tour, you-pick herbs and local vendor highlights.
Movie at the Library
2-4 p.m.
Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join Longport Library for a screening of “Fly Me to the Moon.” Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he prepares for the Apollo 11 moon landing. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Toast Pink Presents: Diamonds are Forever
6-11 p.m.
The Flanders Hotel, 719 E. 11th St., Ocean City
Save the date for Toast Pink’s annual fundraising gala featuring gourmet dining, auctions and dancing to The Exceptions. Toast Pink is a 501c3 charitable organization with a mission to financially assist cancer patients and their families in our local communities. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased online at www.toastpink.org .
Fall Concert Series at Ocean City Library
6:30 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join OCFPL for their free weekly concert series. This week, enjoy a live performance by the Bittersweet Duo. Concerts will be held in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Use the entrance closest to 17th Street. For more information, visit www.oceancitylibrary.org or call 609-399-2434.
So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience
7:30 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway
This show is unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. Robert Neary, star of Broadway, television and motion pictures, creates a one-of-a-kind production, talking about the songs and the stories behind them. Purchase tickets at the Stockton PAC box office or online at www.stockton.edu/pac .
Saturday, November 9
EHT Holiday Craft Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
Join EHT Recreation for their 14th Annual Holiday Craft Show, with 90+ vendors in attendance selling a diverse assortment of jewelry, crafts, home décor and much more. You are sure to find a special holiday gift for everyone on your list. Admission is free.
Photography Course: Scenic Beauty of the Shore
10 a.m.-Noon
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
The Somers Point Arts Commission is offering a three-session photography course to capture the “Scenic Beauty of the Shore.” Dates will be Saturdays, Nov. 9, 16 and 30. Cost is $30 per person for all three sessions. Anyone 18 and over is welcome to register regardless of skill level. Bring only cameras that have manual controls; no cell phone cameras. You will learn incredible photo taking techniques from an experienced professional, with topics ranging from planning to capturing and editing that perfect seashore photo. Pre-registration and payment required by visiting http://somersptarts.weebly.com .
Meggan’s Fight is Our Fight: Making Moves Against Cancer
4-8 p.m.
Brigantine Elks Lodge, 400 W. Shore Drive
You’re invited to Join the Fight and Make Moves Against Cancer. The Brigantine Elks is hosting an event in support of lifelong Brigantine resident Meggan and her battle with colon cancer. The evening will be filled with music by Melissa Marshall, food, raffles and a cash bar, with proceeds benefiting Meggan and her family. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, contact Dena at 609-377-0688 or Linda at 609-412-7020.
Bay Atlantic Symphony: Veterans Day Concert
7:30 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway
This Free Veterans Day concert will feature marches and patriotic tunes that will have you tapping your toes to the beat. The concert is free to attend, but advance reservation tickets are required to attend. Reserve your seat by visiting the Stockton PAC box office or go to www.stockton.edu/pac .
Sunday,
November 10
Jazz Concert Series at Ocean City Library
2 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join OCFPL for their free weekly concert series as Michael Pedicin presents “The Art of the Trio.” This week, enjoy a performance by the Richman/Parrish/Monaghan Trio. Concerts will be held in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Use the entrance closest to 17th Street. For more information, visit www.oceancitylibrary.org or call 609-399-2434.
Monday, November 11
Tom Angello’s All-Star Jazz Series
7-8:30 p.m.
Gregory’s, 900 Shore Road
Join the South Jersey Jazz Series for an evening of live jazz, featuring Tom Angello on the drums, Geraldine Oliver on vocals, Aaron Graves on piano and Lee Smith on bass. Admission is $15 for Jazz Society members, $20 non-members. No charge for Patron Members. Visit www.southjerseyjazz.org for more information.
Tuesday, November 12
Beginner Yoga Class in Somers Point
10 a.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
The City of Somers Point is hosting a Beginner Yoga Class for Seniors. Take part in a relaxed gentle flow, with focuses on yoga poses linking movement with breath, increasing strength and flexibility. Time will be spent on the mat, in seated, kneeling and standing poses. Bring your own mat. Register by calling 609-226-4389 or email helbigshore@icloud.com.
Village Film Society
10:30 a.m.
Join JFS Village Film Enthusiast Tom Celandine for a discussion about the Academy and Golden Globe nominated film, “Inherit the Wild,” starring Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly, Fredric March and Dick York. This program will be held via Zoom. RSVP by Nov. 7 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall, 447 Bethel Road
Admission is $10 and includes snacks, live musical duos, line dancing, dance mixers, social dancing and plenty of parking. Come out and kick up your heels, or just listen to good music with good company.
Thursday, November 14
Freedom Song: One Family’s Struggle with Addiction, One Nation’s Path to Recovery
6:30 p.m.
Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
This performance is an original musical production about addiction and recovery in the Jewish community, interwoven with the story of Passover, with a cast comprised of addicts in recovery from drugs, alcohol, gambling and other destructive behaviors. Through song, dance, tears, laughter and a post-show discussion with the cast. Freedom Song opens an honest conversation on addiction and recovery. Admission is free. RSVP at http://bit.ly/4h7ffTo .
Friday, November 15
Memoir Workshop
10:30 a.m.
Join JFS Village in experiencing the thrill of capturing life’s adventures, history and ancestry with a Memoir Workshop led by Drexel University’s Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. A laptop or pen and paper is needed for this workshop. This program will be held via Zoom. RSVP by Nov. 12 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Saturday, November 16
Winterfest by the Sea
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ocean City Civic Center, 6th St. and Boardwalk
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will host its Fourth Annual Winterfest by the Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. Craft vendors, food vendors and a strolling Santa will be present for this all-day holiday gift and craft market. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Monday, November 18
Women’s Coffee and Conversation: Healthy Holidays and Beyond
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Join JFS Village as they host professional speakers on issues that impact a woman’s ability to live her best life. Join Dr. Samar Bursheh, MD, CCD, who specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and weight loss, as she shares her vast knowledge and experience on realistic, attainable and maintainable healthy eating goals through the holidays and beyond. This program will be held at the Katz JCC Boardroom. RSVP by Nov. 11 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Memory Connections
1 p.m.
Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Join JFS Village for a gathering of caregivers of loved ones with dementia, and the person living with the disease. Caregivers will participate in a support group with a trained professional while their loved one will enjoy a socialization activity. Light refreshments will be served. This program will be held at the Katz JCC Boardroom. RSVP by Nov. 11 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Health and Wellness
Living in the Moment Group
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Suite 8, Galloway
Slow down and spend an hour with like-minded people working on developing gratitude, self-love and other character traits that encourage mindfulness. Weekly meetings include meaningful discussions, camaraderie and a group activity. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 0306.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held 1:30-3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources, and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at 609-652-3800 ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
NAMI Family Support and Connection
Monday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point
Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The Family Support Group is peer led for families, care-givers and loved ones of individuals with mental illness; Connection is a recovery support group for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and insight into others’ challenges and successes. Visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125 for more information.
Lung Cancer Screening Event
Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-Noon
Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point
Shore Medical Center, a member of the Penn Medicine Cancer Network and Advanced Shore Imaging Associates are offering free screenings and consultations provided by Shore Physicians Group. If you are between the ages of 50 and 80 and a current smoker or have quit smoking in the last 15 years, a low-dose CT scan may be right for you. Call 609-653-3440 for your appointment.
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