Thursday, June 15
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
3-5 p.m.
City Hall Courtyard 1301 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City
Join the City of Atlantic City for their 3rd Annual National Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony. This year’s keynote speaker will be Tisha Leonardo Santiago, Interim Director of Oureach and Community Directions with the NJ Division on Civil Rights.
Friday, June 16
Move Night in Galloway
8:45 p.m.
Galloway Municipal Fields 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Get ready for a Movie Night in the park this Friday. Come out at disk to watch the animated movie The Bad Guys under the stars. It is a free event with free entry, popcorn, and parking. All you need to do is bring your blanket and chairs.
Saturday, June 17
Ocean City Health & Fitness Expo
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Come explore health food and wellness product vendors, various yoga and fitness classes, western line dance and ballroom dance classes, and enjoy a fashion show highlighting the newest styles from local merchants. The event will also feature a Kids Corner. Hosted by the Healthy Living Advisory Council. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Bike Skills through Life Skills
10:30 a.m.
Birch Grove Park, Northfield
Geared toward children in grades K-6. Meet local Police Officers and learn safe riding skills. Held at the Birch Grove Park Patio. For more information, contact Shannon Campbell at 609-641-2832 or email scampbell@cityofnorthfield.org.
Juneteenth in Ocean City
1-5 p.m.
Haven Avenue between 7th & 8th Streets
A celebration of African American communities of Ocean City and the surrounding areas will take place this Saturday. The event will include food, live music, comedy, vendors, youth activities, African dance, drums, storytelling and visual arts. Guest speakers will be Kelly Cornish (mental health, drug addiction) and Michelle Washington Wilson (storyteller in education).
Port Republic Community Day
4 p.m.
Harry Bowen Memorial Park 141 Main St.
Come out and celebrate Port Day. Enjoy a parade, corn hole tournament, music by Poor Mouth Henry, free pony rides, old fashioned games, pie eating contest, face painting, fireworks and more.
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
2831 Boardwalk
Tropicana Atlantic City lights up the night sky every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, including Fourth of July. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Monday, June 19
Get the Led Out
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The concert begins at 7p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Tuesday, June 20
Keb’ Mo’
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Wednesday, June 21
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat
7 p.m.
Shed the cares of the day and prepare for a restful night. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by June 15. 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
World Above: Poetry Open Mic
7 p.m.
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
The Murphy Writing Center and the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University present the return to World Above: Poetry Open Mic. Please invite your friends to this event. Questions about this series can be forwarded to Emari DiGiorgio at emari@murphywriting.com.
Thursday, June 22
Coffee Klatch Hosts Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center Presentation
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Katz JCC Boardroom 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Join Gail Rosenthal and Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez of the Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University as they explore the history of the Holocaust. They will share how one person can make a difference and change the course of history. Q&A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by June 19. 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Surf & Soul Drum Circles in Atlantic City
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Caspian Avenue Beach
Join Sea Goddess Healing Arts for their monthly Surf & Soul Drum Circle Series. This is a free jam series open to all ages. No experience required. Bring an instrument if you have one. We’ll provide sticks and buckets to use during the drum circle. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Come out and vibe with your tribe at the beach. For more information, visit seagoddesshealingarts.com.
Friday, June 23
Margate Beachstock Pregame Big Screen Baseball and Wiffleball Homerun Derby
5-10 p.m.
Granville Avenue Beach
Pregame the World’s Biggest Beach Party with Margate. For the first time ever to kick off Beachstock, the Margate Business Association (MBA) will host a Free Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby. The derby will precede the big screen showing of the National League Champion Phillies vs. Mets, free of charge. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. All participants in the derby will be divided into age groups (ages 6 and over). Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information or to registers, visit margatehasmore.com.
Smithville Car Cruise
5-8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
A car cruise at Historic Smithville is simply a great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Car cruises are held on the second and fourth Friday from May through September. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. For more information, visit www.historicsmithville.com.
Saturday, June 24
Margate Beachstock: The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party
8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Granville Avenue Beach
What’s better than a daylong party on the beach? Admission is Free and no beach badges are required at the event. This year’s event features new food vendors, kid’s activities, live music, free surf and kite lessons and so much more. New for 2023 will be the Red Bull Foam Wreckers Soft Board Surf Classic where only soft surf boards, friends and fun are allowed. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit margatehasmore.com.
Yard Sale
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Historic Risley House 8 Virginia Ave. Northfield
Benefiting the Atlantic County Historical Society. Items priced to sell. Antiques. Rain Date: Sunday, June 25.
Ocean City Antique Auto Show
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds 6th & Asbury Ave.
Over 300 vintage vehicles will be on display, followed by a boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.
Somers Point Art in the Park
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Park 24 Broadway
Art in the Park is an annual event of the Somers Point Arts Commission. It is a one day outdoor festival overlooking the beautiful Great Egg Harbor Bay and features an Art Exhibit & Sale of fine art painting, photography and sculpture. Awards are given to include a People’s Choice award, there’s Music throughout the day, a Children’s Clothesline Art Exhibit from students in Somers Point Schools, Art Activities for kids, Food and much more. It is Free and Open to the Public. For more information, visit artintheparksomerspt.weebly.com.
Multi-Day Events
Somers Point Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 447 Bethel Rd. 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.
Upcoming Bus Trips
Phillies vs. Angels
Wednesday, August 30
See the Phillies as they play against Mike Trout and the Angels. Game time is at 1:05 p.m. $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
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m.
This is a workshop style meeting among peers with a new topic each month. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2ndand 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are the third Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 609-517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
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. 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. 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. 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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