Multi-Day Events
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
Thursday, June 1 – Sunday, June 4
7004 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosts their annual Greek Festival this weekend. Enjoy all your authentic Greek favorites, with ethnic dance performances Saturday and Sunday evening, and the live Greek band Neo Kyma performing on Saturday, along with amusement rides, church tours, and fireworks Thursday and Sunday. The festival will be held Thursday and Friday from 5-10pm, Saturday 12-11pm, and Sunday 12-10pm. For more information, visit holytrinityeggharbor.com or call 609-653-8092 ext. 5. Free parking. Admission is $1. Children under 5 are free.
Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Saturday, June 3rd from 2-6pm & Sunday, June 4th from 12-4pm
Bader Field 545 N. Albany Ave.
Session 1 on Saturday will feature music by the Dropkick Murphys, and Sunday features 311. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Produced by Good Time Tricycle Productions. For a complete list of all festival breweries, musical lineups, activities, tickets and more information, visit acbeerfest.com.
Ocean City Flower Show
Friday, June 2nd – Sunday, June 4th
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
See beautiful commercial, amateur and children’s displays at the Music Pier. Show times are Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or visit oceancityvacation.com.
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.
Thursday, June 1st
Pop Up Shop for a Purpose
11am-4pm
Location To Be Announced
Looking for a unique gift? Plan to visit the Pop Up Shop for a Purpose next Thursday. A portion of the proceeds will support Counseling Programs at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS). For the Pop Up Shop Open House address, email Development@jfsatlantic.org. For information on JFS programs and services, visit jfsatlantic.org.
Celebrate! An Evening with The Arc of Atlantic County
6-9:30pm
The Deck at Golden Nugget 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City
Join The Arc and “Sail into Summer” with a casual evening on The Deck with friends, supporters, community partners, and business leaders. Chef-curated food, beer, wine & signature cocktails, live entertainment & dancing, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and prize raffle. To purchase tickets, make a donation, or sponsor a guest, please visit thearcatlantic.org/celebrate or call 609.485.0800 x 141.
Wonder’s Birthday Bash
6-10:30pm
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier 6th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City
Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday; celebrating 93 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk with fireworks at 9pm. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Friday, June 2nd
Ventnor City Farmers Market
8:30am-12pm
St. James Church Newport & Atlantic Ave.
The Ventnor City Farmers Market is a most delightful place to shop every Friday throughout the summer. You’re greeted by friendly vendors who happily answer questions and offer up some market swag. The parking lot at St. James Church brims with 60+ farmers, food vendors, and crafters who offer fresh, seasonal picks, delicious artisan foods, baked goods, beverages, and beautiful handmade wares. Open Fridays through September 3rd. Visit vcfm.org to see a complete list of vendors and sponsors.
EHT BMX & Mountain Bike Open House
6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Park Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township
EHT BMX is hosting a free open house to the public. The track is located just past the hockey courts. Registration opens at 5:30pm. All riders who sign up for a free 1 day trial membership will be entered to win a free 1 year membership and EHTBMX swag. Bring your bike, helmet, long pants, long sleeve shirt and closed toe shoes. For questions, call 609-927-9089.
Saturday, June 3rd
Brigantine Farmers Market
8am-12pm
Brigantine Community School parking lot Sheridan Blvd.
The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers this Saturday and will run every Saturday, rain or shine, until Labor Day weekend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket.
Somers Point Farmers Market
8am-12pm
Somers Mansion 1000 Shore Rd.
Somers Point Farmers Market returns to Somers Mansion for 2023. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com.
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs EHT
10am-12pm
EHT Nature Reserve 317 Zion Rd.
Join EHT Recreation, the EHT Municipal Alliance and NJDEP Department of Fish and Wildlife for a fun day of fishing and prizes at the Nature Reserve. Prizes will be given for the biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish. This program is open to anyone under the age of 20. Sign up today at ehtrec.com.
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Galloway
9am-12pm
Patriot Lake 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
The Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge invites you to their annual Les Murray Memorial Free Fishing Derby for Children Ages 5-12. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To register, call 609-652-1665 between 10am-2pm Wednesday through Sunday. Registration is limited.
Skato to Kato
1pm
Ocean City Skatepark 5th & Asbury Ave.
Come help the Humane Society of Ocean City continue Kato’s legacy of raising money and awareness for all shelter animals in need of forever homes. $20 Registration fee to enter All Ages Skate Camp. Live music by LNJ Sessions, fun, and spectators are free, and donations will be accepted and appreciated. For more information visit hsocnj.org.
Ventnor City Summer Beach Jam
6pm
Newport Avenue Beach
Listen to live music on the beach. The Summer Beach Jam is held behind the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center. This week, enjoy live music by Bob Sterling. Live music begins at 6pm, with food and crafters ready to serve you at 5pm.
Sunday, June 4th
Le Tour de Downbeach
9am-12:30pm
Newport Avenue and the Beach, Ventnor
Join the boardwalk peloton and the wave of yellow shirts at Le Tour de Downbeach. This year, a donation will be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in memory of one of Le Tour’s original organizers, Ann Marie Wiesen. Starting behind the Ventnor Library, the family ride is a chance to enjoy the beauty of our seaside communities. The 14-mile bicucle tour begins in Ventnor and travels through Atlantic City, around Kennedy Plaza, to Margate and Longport and ending with a barbecue at Tomatoe’s on Amherst Avenue. For more information or to registers, visit margatehasmore.com.
Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company Chicken BBQ
12-6pm
70 Tuckahoe Rd. Weymouth
The Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 66th Annual Chicken Barbecue. The event will include a gift basket auction, 50/50, mini-bike raffle and more. Seating will be available in the picnic area. $16 per platter. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/DorothyVolunteerFireCompany.
Cape Shore Chorale presents Spirituals and Folk Songs
3pm
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 2988 Bay Ave. Ocean City
Cape Shore Chorale hosts its June concert at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The concert will feature many folk songs and spirituals, including music from Bela Bartok, and guest soloist, tenor Paul Spencer Adkins. Free will offerings and lite refreshments.
Wednesday, June 7th
North To Shore: Quizzo
8pm
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
Are you ready to get your trivia on? Grab a team and get yourself over to the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall for Quizzo. Free admission.
Thursday, June 8th
Positivity Project: Morning Refresh
10:30am
Learn new ways to boost wellness – mind, body, and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by June 5th by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Somers Point Poetry Society
6pm
A Poetry Club will be held monthly on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Erin at haikuclubnj@yahoo.com to register. This is not just for poetry writers, but for anyone interested in poetry. It is also open to the surrounding communities of Somers Point.
North To Shore: Comedy and Open Mic Night w/ Michelle Tomko
8pm
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
Get laughing and share a song at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall’s Open Mic. Free admission.
North To Shore Opening Night Dance Party feat. Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge
8pm
Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Bust out your best move at the N2S opening dance party.Celebrate the night on the dance floor as Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge perform a wide range of favorites and classics sure to satisfy music lovers of all stripes.
Friday, June 9th
North To Shore: Whole Health Pavilion
10am-6pm
Stockton University, Atlantic City Campus
Join the Whole Health Pavilion at Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus for a free community health event open to the public.
Somers Point Beach Concert Series
7pm
William Morrow Beach
The Somers Point Beach Concert Series is hosting a very special concert next Friday, featuring John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, the original multi-platinum Eddie and the Cruisers recording artists, dedicating their new record “A Day in the Sun.” The show is part of the Victory Celebration as the #1 Best Outdoor Concert Series by USA Today and kicks off the 30th Anniversary of Concerts on the Beach. View the entire schedule at somerspointbeachconcerts.com.
Montclair Film Beach Screening: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
8:30pm
Chicken Bone Beach at Playground Pier 1 Oceanic Terrace, Atlantic City
Grab a seat on the sand for a free sunset screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, produced and presented by Montclair Film.
North to Shore: Yuengs, Wings & Zings Comedy and Open Mic Night
9pm
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
Get laughing and share a song at Yuengs, Wings, and Zings Open Mic, hosted by Michelle Tomko.
Saturday, June 10th
DRCF Paddle for a Cause
8am
Ski Beach, Ventnor
Paddle for a Cause features more than 100 stand-up and prone paddleboarders, in addition to competitors in other type of watercraft including outrigger canoes, surf-skis, kayaks and rowboats, embarking on an over-20-mile journey designed to test competitors mentally and physically similar to someone battling cancer. This all-day event is comprised of live music, a beer garden, vendors, and is open to the public. Hosted by the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation. Learn more at thedrcf.org.
Light & Sound Healing Experience
6-8pm
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Discover the Light of your Soul at this special event co-hosted by Sea Goddess Healing Arts. Enjoy an evening of education, relaxation, meditation, community and sound healing. Enjoy moments of discovering, peace and relaxation on the beautiful Lighthouse grounds; pack a picnic, bring a blanket and stay a while. $20 donation to help keep the light shining. Rain date: Sunday, June 11. For more information, visit abseconlighthouse.org.
Upcoming Bus Trips
Phillies vs. Braves
Thursday, June 22nd
Game time is at 1:05pm. $90 per person includes bus, 300 level ticket, a $12 voucher good for anything in the stadium, assorted beverages, and driver gratuity. Pick up locations in Brigantine and Absecon. Contact John Walters at (609) 703-5418 for more details.
Health and Wellness
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, June 7th at 1:30pm
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3pm. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, June 8th at 10:30am
This is a workshop style meeting among peers with a new topic each month. Meetings include a presentation segment and an open discussion component. Daytime meetings are 10:30am on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; evening meetings are the third Thursday at 7pm. Call 609-517-8614 for information on how to participate.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, June 12th 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. 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. Register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
Wellness Groups
These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. Provided by United By Wellness/Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Senior Aging Experts
Information Senior Presentations Available. Panel of experienced professionals that cover many aspects of aging. This is not a sales presentation. Please call to arrange. For more information, contact Diane Conover at 609-402-6966.
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