Thursday, July 6
Sand Sculpting Contest
9 a.m.
6 Street Beach, Ocean City
Open to kids, teens, adults, and families. Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. at 6 Street Beach. Judging takes place by 11 a.m.. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Market Days
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors while strolling Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Thrilling Thursdays Sunset Cinema
6:30 p.m.
On the Beach Between Granville and Huntington Ave. Margate
Join Margate for movies on the beach between the bulkhead and dunes. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a prescreening free fun activity. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m.. Rain dates are Fridays. This week, enjoy a screening of Minions: The Rise of Gru, along with Duck – A – Palooza games by the Margate Business Association, and giveaways from Margate Dairy Bar & Burger. Check out the complete schedule at margatehasmore.com.
Open Mic at Ventnor Coffee
6:30 – 9 p.m.
108 N. Dorset Ave. Ventnor
Ventnor Coffee hosts Open Mic every Thursday. Come early to sign up. Bring your songs, poetry, and jokes. Singer songwriter Pete Glaze will perform from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Family Nights
7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Enjoy live entertainment on the boardwalk between 6th – 14th Street. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Friday, July 7
Beach Exercise: Low Impact
8 a.m.
6 Street Beach, Ocean City
Low Impact Exercise on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.
Ocean Casino Resort Drone Show & Fireworks Display
9 p.m.
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
This Friday, celebrate Ocean Casino Resort’s 5th birthday with a spectacular drone show and fireworks display at The Park. This incredible show is created from illuminated, synchronized, and choreographed groups of drones that arrange themselves into various aerial formations. This event will kick off the fireworks display taking place every Friday in July.
Saturday, July 8
43 Annual T. John Carey Master’s Swim
10 a.m.
34th Street Beach, Ocean City
Registration opens at 8 a.m. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the beach patrol station at 34th Street and the beach. Registration is $25 until July 7 or $35 on race day. Sign up at www.raceforum.com/johncarey.
Jersey Shore Boat Racing – Day 1
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
Jersey Shore Boat Racing will hold testing and tuning for the races happening the next day in the bay right off Kennedy Park. This event is free and open to the public to all spectator who would like to come down and watch the races.
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
Beachfront 2831 Boardwalk
Tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky every Saturday through September 2. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Sunday, July 9
CSCNJ Dragon Boat Festival 2023
9 a.m.
The Festival will be a day of Dragon Boat races, a flower ceremony for loved ones touched by cancer, live entertainment, fantastic local food, vendors, and fun for the whole family. The Dragon Boat Festival benefits Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club’s free programs for men, women, teens, and children impacted by cancer. For more information, visit cscnj.org/dragon – boat – festival or call Jessica at (609) 926 – 2699.
Jersey Shore Boat Racing – Day 2
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
Jersey Shore Boat Racing will be back racing specific classes of Garvey Boats, Jersey Skiffs, Ski Boats, and Single O/B V-Hulls in the bay right off Kennedy Park. This event is free and open to the public to all spectator who would like to come down and watch the races.
Disney Princess: The Concert performing with the Ocean City POPS
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
This show features four singing stars to perform favorite songs from Disney classics. Be our guest as a quartet of Broadway, television, and animated film icons celebrate the music from every Disney princess. Larger – than – life animation will immerse the audience in Disney magic. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Monday, July 10
Beach Exercise: Yoga
8 a.m.
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Yoga on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.
Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off Music Festival
3 – 11 p.m.
The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Somers Point celebrates Mardi Gras in July with the inaugural Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off. Enjoy free live music from James Andrews, aka Satchmo of the Ghetto, from HBO’s Treme and the Trombone Shorty Family. Plus, live music from Joe Krown, world renowned New Orleans pianist tribute, Billy Walton & the BMW’s, The Tony Mart Allstars, and The Ocean Avenue Stompers. The Gumbo Cook Off will present many of South Jersey’s best chefs, including Chef Robert Levenson of Resorts, Chef David Goldstein, Gregory’s, PJ Buckets, and Chef Niko Karamanis. The Gumbo Tasting will take place from 3 – 6 p.m. with Judging at 7 p.m.
Kenny G.
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Tuesday, July 11
Ocean City Beach Walks
Tuesdays at 9 a.m. & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
59th St. & Central Ave. at the Entrance to Corson’s Inlet
For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Funtastic Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors while strolling Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Ocean City Theatre Company Presents Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Part of the OCTC Children’s Theatre Series. From the moment his tall, red – and – white – striped hat appear around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. Based on the book by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss). For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Lunch Around Town
12 – 1:30 p.m.
This month, The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at JFS will dine at Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse, 650 New Rd. in Somers Point. Come prepared for good food and fun conversation. Order off the menu. Pay individually. Free to participate. RSVP by July 7 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
Muckdogs 13U Baseball Tryouts
6 p.m.
Fernwood Middle School 4034 Fernwood Ave. Egg Harbor Township
The Muckdogs Baseball Club 13U will be holding tryouts for their fall season, winter workouts and spring/summer. Players can contact Tom Sausto at (609) 287-4530 or email coacheht@yahoo.com for additional information. The club is also seeking volunteers to coach at different age levels.
Mummers Night
7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
The Mummers strut up and down the Ocean City Boardwalk between 6th – 14th Streets. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Brigantine Movie on the Beach
7:30 p.m.
38th Street Beach
The Brigantine Chamber of Commerce will host a free Movie on the Beach this Tuesday. Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Finding Dory. For a full calendar of Chamber events, visit BrigantineChamber.com.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10:30 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. See you on the dance floor.
Wednesday, July 12
Beach Exercise: Pilates
8 a.m.
6 Street Beach, Ocean City
Pilates on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.
Ocean City Bicycle Auction
10 a.m.
Shelter Road
Approximately 115 bicycles are to be sold. Registration begins at 9 a.m. A driver’s license, passport or valid I.D. is required to register. Payments can be made by bank checks with ID, traveler’s checks and cash only. For more information, call the purchasing office at 609 – 525 – 9356
Wacky Wednesday in Ocean City: French Fry Sculpting
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Use your creativity to shape and sculpt French fries into your own unique masterpiece. The contest is free but open to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Wacky Wednesdays at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Join Absecon Lighthouse for a day of crafts, activities, movies and coloring. Included with regular admission; themes change weekly. For more information, visit abseconlighthouse.org.
Wednesday Night Comedy at Ventnor Square Theatre
8:30 p.m.
5211 Ventnor Ave.
SoulJoel’s presents Wednesday Night Comedy with stand – up comedian Eddie Ifft. Described as one of the most underrated comics in America, Ifft has appeared on such shows as Showtime’s the Green Room, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, BET’s Comic View, and Comics UnleashedPurchase tickets online at squaretheatres.com/ventnor.
Tuesday, July 18
Comfort Cooking: Light & Delicious
10:30 a.m.
Join Bernadette Getzler, healthy eating and gardening guru, as she takes you on a food journey using farm fresh ingredients. You’ll learn how to cook your favorite summer recipes in new and creative ways by taking existing ingredients and substituting healthier options. RSVP by July 13 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
Wednesday, July 19
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat
7 p.m.
Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by July 13 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
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 1:05pm. $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
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, July 10, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
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.
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.
Meetings include a presentation segment and an open discussion component. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are the third Thursday at 7pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County through the Intensive Family Support Services program. Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, July 19, 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. 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. Interested participants can 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.. 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.
