Multi-Day Events
Book and Bake Sale
Friday, April 21st 10am-4pm and Saturday, April 22nd 10am-2pm
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 W. Mill Rd.
The Friends of the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield is having a Book and Bake Sale this weekend. All money raised is used to support programs at the Library.
C.R.O.P.S. Markets Linwood
Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Central Square Linwood 199 New Rd.
C.R.O.P.S. Linwood Farmers Market is open for Spring 2023 at Central Square Linwood. The Market is open Saturdays through May 20th. Visit cropsnj.org for more details.
Atlantic County 4-H 8th N-Scale Model Train Gathering
Saturday, April 22nd from 10am-4pm and Sunday, April 23rd from 10am-3pm
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds 3120 Route 50, Mays Landing
The 8th N-Scale Gathering is hosted by the Atlantic County 4-H Model Railroad Train Club and NJ Southern N-Trak. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. For more information, visit ac4hfair.org.
Somers Point Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 447 Bethel Rd.
Ready to go dancing again? Come out to Somers Point Fire Co. #1 every Tuesday for social dancing, line dances, dance mixers, and more. Light snacks included in admission. $10 live musical duo each week. Call Rita Voli at 609-408-3619 for information. See you on the dance floor.
Ocean City Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
Saturday, April 29 & Sunday, April 30
Asbury Avenue and Boardwalk
Ocean City shops on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue will be offering great deals and sales this weekend. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Smithville Renaissance Faire
Saturday, April 29th & Sunday, April 30th from 11am-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
The Historic Village of Smithville will be transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. Fun for the whole family including comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, songs, knights, jesters, and so much more. Located on the Village Greene side of Smithville. Hosted by the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire. For more information, visit www.historicsmithville.com.
Thursday, April 20th
Chat with a Trooper
10am
Dunkin Donuts 4 South Shore Rd. Marmora
The Upper Township Business Association (UTBA) will host an in-person “Chat with a Trooper” session, with the New Jersey State Police, from the Woodbine Barracks, this Thursday. Steve Zellers, UTBA President, and Lt. Tighe Rocap, NJSP Woodbine Barracks Commander, invite UTBA members, other area businesses and local Twp. residents to attend. There will be free coffee and conversation.
Hard Rock Job Fair
10am-3pm
Sound Waves Theater 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Hard Rock Atlantic City is looking for new members to join their brand. Immediate interviews will be offered in gaming, EVS, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more.
Piano Bar at the Gateway
7-9pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Join Gateway Playhouse for their April Piano Bar featuring Michael McAssey. He is described as “one of cabaret’s most talented troubadours” by Broadway World and “the love child of Robin Williams & Mae West, and the grandson of Mel Torme” according to NiteLife Exchange. Tickets are available for $15. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
New Moon Night Market & Dance Party
9pm
Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Anchor Rock Club welcomes supremely talented acts for Jungle Jam. Artists include Mums the Word, Kulture Cru’s Jay Shok, The Primordial Archetype, and Chris Gicky with DJ Skyline hosting. New Moon Night Market is Atlantic City’s hyper-local art marketplace and EDM headquarters featuring independent/small businesses, emerging artists, beloved local acts, and even regional headliners.
Saturday, April 22nd
Margate Paper Shredding
9am
Public Works Yard 101 N. Benson Ave.
Protect your sensitive information and declutter your home or office with the upcoming paper shredding event in Margate. Hosted by Margate City, this event offers a secure and convenient way to dispose of your confidential documents. This free event if open to all Margate residents and will help keep your personal information safe while also promoting responsible recycling practice. For more information, visit www.margate-nj.com.
Cape May County Earth Day Celebration
10am-3pm
Cape May County Park and Zoo 707 Route 9 N. Cape May Court House
Cape May County’s Earth Day Celebration is back and bigger than ever. Local and global environment friendly exhibitors will be in attendance as this event celebrates “Every Day is Earth Day.” For more information, visit www.cmczoo.com. Hosted by the Cape May County Park & Zoo and Cape May County MUA.
Ventnor City Shred Event
10am-12pm
Newport Avenue and the Beach
Need help with your spring cleaning? Ventnor residents can bring any paper item that needs to be shredded. Pull up to the shred truck and your items will be unloaded for you; there is no need for you to exit your vehicle.
Fundraiser Event for Defend Brigantine Beach
1-5pm
VFW Post 6964 121 31st St. S. Brigantine
Join Defend Brigantine Beach in their fight against planned industrial offshore wind turbine projects. Your donation will go toward immediate action to stop the ocean wind farm projects off our coast. $25 donation at the door; light food served, cash bar, music, basket auction, 50/50 raffle.
Eddie and the Cruisers 40th Anniversary Show
6-9:30pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Join Gateway Playhouse for the 40th Anniversary of Eddie and the Cruisers, presented by the Somers Point Historical Society. Enjoy a live performance by Destinee Monroe and Billy Walton, with special appearance by Michael “Tunes” Antunes aka Wendell Newton and David Wilson aka Kenny Hopkins. Doors open at 5:30, a live performance and Meet and Greet at 6pm, and Eddie and the Cruisers movie at 7pm. Tickets are available for $25 and benefit the Somers Point Historical Society. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
Library foundation to unveil ‘Little Library’
Just one day before the start of National Library Week, The Foundation of the Atlantic
City Free Public Library will launch a project that will make books even more accessible
to the community.
The foundation will unveil its “Atlantic City Free Public Library Little Library Project”
on Saturday, April 22, at 12 p.m. at O’Donnell Park in conjunction with the Secondannual Stockton Community Day Clean Up and Party in the Park.
The AC Free Public Library has also stopped assessing fees for late books. Visit the website to also find out about their poetry contests and events.
Sunday, April 23rd
Run Wild for the Cape May County Zoo
8am
Cape May County Park and Zoo 707 Route 9 N. Cape May Court House
Sturdy Savings Bank presents the second year of Run Wild for the Cape May County Zoo. This 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will take runners and walkers through the world famous Zoo. They’re opening the gates early and letting attendees in to Run Wild and bid the animals good morning. Pre-race packet pickup will be available April 22nd at the Cape May County Earth Day Fair. Learn more and sign up online at runsignup.com.
ACUA Earth Day Festival
10am
ACUA Environmental Park 6700 Delilah Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Join ACUA for their 31st Annual Earth Day Festival. There will be lots of free, fun and educational activities for everyone. The celebration has many exciting events and entertainment throughout the day, and more than 150 vendors, crafters, food vendors and exhibitors will be part of the celebration. For more information, visit www.acua.com/earthday.
Monday, April 24th
Atlantic City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
1pm
Brighton Park 1801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
The National R&B Music Society presents the Atlantic City Walk of Fame Inaugural Class for 2023. Inductees include Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Delfonics, The Godfather of Soul James Brown, and Grover Washington Jr. The induction ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.RnBmusicsociety.com or call 609-339-6767.
Casiello Free Basketball Clinic for Somers Point Students
2:30-4pm
Jordan Road School 129 Jordan Rd.
Casiello Basketball is holding a Free clinic for all students 4th – 8th Grade at Jordan Road at 2:30pm on Mondays. For questions, please email casiellobball@gmail.com. You must register in order attend online at https://sptsd.jotform.com/230795245649972.
Tuesday, April 25th
Fundraising Event for Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer & Heart Fund
6-8pm
Sofia Restaurant Amherst and Adams Avenues, Margate
Join the Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer & Heart Fund for a “Tasting” of wines from around the Mediterranean and Lite Fare. There will also be a Silent Auction and 50/50. The event will take place at Sofia Restaurant. Admission is $40. Pay at the door or make check payable to: “RNS” and mail to: RNS, C/O Pat McLaughlin, 304 N. Union Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402. For more information, contact Pat at 609-822-7047 or Patmc22@comcast.net.
Wednesday, April 26th
Child Abuse Prevention Month Commemoration
12-2pm
Atlantic County Office Building outdoor courtyard 1333 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City
Join Atlantic County to commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help ensure children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need. Obtain information and education materials, meet community stakeholders and partners. For more information, please e-mail rob@acfamsupport.org.
Thursday, April 27th
Village Trivia Challenge
4pm
Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize from over 6,000 possible questions. Topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. The event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to April 20th. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Night of 300,000 Meals
5:30-8pm
Community FoodBank of New Jersey 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
Please join the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Southern Branch for an evening of fine fare, fun spirits, and live music. The goal of the event is to raise funding necessary to provide 300,000 meals to the nearly 70,000 South Jersey residents who are food insecure, and to support other vital programs serving South Jersey including nutrition education, diaper and feminine hygiene product distribution, resource access outreach and their College Pantry program. Tickets and additional information are available at cfbnj.org/event/night-of-300000-meals.
EHTHS presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Thursday, April 27th – Sunday, April 30th
Egg Harbor Township High School 24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township High School Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Rated G. Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Purchase tickets online at ehths.booktix.com.
An Evening Of Dinners and Fashions
6pm The Smithville Inn
Talk of The Walk (Fashions)
Sponsored by Absecon Galloway Rotary Club
Come out to see a wonderful spring/summer show. In fact come as early as 3pm and you can find your size and color at The Talk Of The Walk Pop Up Store.
For more information call Rose McCarthy at 609-432-6892
Friday, April 28th
Community in Bloom Mural Dedication
5pm
3119 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City
Join the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, Chelsea EDC, Lead Artist De’von Downes, and Assistant Artist Chanelle Rene to dedicate their mural “Community in Bloom” in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Atlantic City.
Saturday, April 29th
Somers Point Bayfest
10am-5pm
Bay Avenue
The event will be held along Bay Avenue in Somers Point in the city’s Bayfront Historic Preservation District. The day will be filled with music, delicious food, and hundreds of unique crafts. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/somerspointbayfest.
Ocean City Sports Memorabilia Show
10am-4pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Vendors with merchandise and items representing a variety of sports and teams will be for sale at the show. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Sunday, April 30th
Sgt. Jeff Rivera Benefit
5-8pm
Maynards Café 9306 Amherst Ave. Margate
The family of Sergeant Jeff Rivera, along with the brothers and sisters of the Atlantic City Police Department, are calling for your support. Jeff has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Stomach Cancer. All proceeds will go to the Rivera family. Tickets are $40 and includes beer, wine, and food. Purchase from PBA Local 24 at the door. For more information, email mattsrogers2017@gmail.com.
Second Annual Atlantic City Poetry Festival
Sunday April 30th at 1pm
The Noyes Arts Garage
2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City ,NJ
Admission Free
$4 Parking
Family Friendly
Come out and meet and hear poets from across NJ and the east coast.
The day will include a workshop from award winning poet and stockton professor, Emari DiGiorgio. There will also be features from award winning poets Paradise Christy and Elijah Pringle (Philadelphia). Share your poetry during the open mic. The festival will conclude with a performance by the collective When Women Speak hosted by Ameerah Shabazz (Newark, NJ) author of the book Breathing Through Concrete.
Wednesday, May 3rd
Positivity Project: Morning Refresh
10:30am
Start your day in an upbeat way. Explore positivity. You’ll learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body, and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by May 1st by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Health and Wellness
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, May 3rd at 2pm
Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, May 8th at 7pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults with a mental health condition. Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call 609-741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. Groups are also provided to individuals with a family member who lives with a mental health challenge. To receive a full list and to register, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
Wellness Groups
A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-day mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
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