Thursday, September 14
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.
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.
Friday, September 15
3rd Annual Grace Kelly Film Gala
7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Join Gateway Playhouse for the gala film event benefiting the Ocean City Historical Museum and the Somers Point Historical Society. The film begins at 7 p.m. VIP experience is $50 and includes Reception will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 with live jazz performed by the South Jersey Jazz Society, light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Regular admission is $20. Learn more and purchase tickets at gatewaybythebay.org.
Saturday, September 16
Yard Sale
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Risley Homestead 8 Virginia Ave. Northfield
The Atlantic County Historical Society will host their yard sale this Saturday on the grounds of Risley Homestead. For more information, visit hatlanticcountyhistoricalsocietynj.org.
C.R.O.P.S. Markets in Linwood
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Central Square 199 New. Rd.
Join C.R.O.P.S. for a fun filled morning. Enjoy live music by Dan Barry, a Bracelet Making Bar with the Liz Tran Creations, Donation Based Yoga with Leanne from Hummingbird Yoga, Fitness with Practice, local vendors and much more.
Craft and Vendor Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
St. John Lutheran Church 1001 Central Ave. Ocean City
Join St. John Lutheran Church for this 2nd Annual event, featuring over a dozen crafters selling creations, crafts, baked goods, and more. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. For more information, call (215) 603-4015.
Ocean City Walk to Defeat ALS
10 a.m.
Ocean City Sports & Civic Center 6th Street and Boardwalk
This two mile walk raises funds to support patient services and research. Help take steps towards a cure for ALS. Registration opens at 9 a.m., the walk starts at 10 a.m. Visit https://secure.alsphiladelphia.org for more details.
Ocean City Airport Festival
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ocean City Municipal Airport 26th St. & Bay Ave.
Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax.
Smithville Art Walk
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
More than 76 local artists set up displays on the Greene, located near the red-covered bridge. Enjoy special guests and live music all day. Rain date: Sun., Sept. 17
Last Splash Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
The 2nd Annual Last Splash Mermaid & Pirate Festival, a joint fundraiser for the Absecon Lighthouse and Marine Mammal Stranding Center, is coming this September. Presented by Sea Goddess Healing Arts, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including drum circle workshops, vendors, music, ventriloquist Justin Thomas, and Tina Notaro as Bubbles the Mermaid. For more information, or to sponsor the event, visit seagoddesshealingarts.com. Rain date: Sat., Sept. 23.
Bark in the Park
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
Laddie’s Legacy and Absecon Veterinary Hospital will host this 3rd Annual event. Fun for the whole family, this event will include a dog show, food trucks, vendors, beer garden, dog training demonstrations, kid and dog pie eating contest, raffle baskets, and much more. Admission is $7 per person, kids under 12 and dogs are free. Dogs must be people, kid, and other dog friendly and on non-retractable leashes. Proceeds benefit the hospitals 501c3 charity, Laddie’s Legacy.
OC Pops Dance Elegance with the Atlantic City Ballet
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Join the Ocean City Pops for their season finale of 2023. After their breathtaking feature with the Pops last year, the stars of the Atlantic City Ballet return to heat up the Music Pier stage. The Pops will also shine tonight as they play dance-themed orchestral features. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, visit the Music Pier box office, or call (609) 399-6111.
Parachute Pyrotechnic Display
8 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
The Parachute Pyrotechnic Show consists of several highly trained and specialty licensed Team Fastrax demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. The jump will take place at 8 p.m. with a landing on the 7th St. Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.
Sunday, September 17
Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow
1 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk from 6th – 14th St.
This aerobatic airshow will take place over the ocean. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.
Rocktoberfest Craft Beer and Wine Fest
2 – 8 p.m.
Somers Point VFW Lodge #2189 500 Bethel Rd.
Shore Local and Tony Mart Presents Rocktoberfest, sponsored by Circle Liquor Store. It’s the Battle of Britain: Billy Walton’s Stones versus Danny Eyer’s Beatles, featuring the Danny Eyer Band with special guests Billy Walton, Rich “Megahurtz” Kurtz and Destinee Monroe. Enjoy a real Oktoberfest menu from Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar, dozens of imported beers, craft beer, and wine for sale and tasting, plus flights for only $10. VIP seating including poster and t-shirt available for $100 donation. No admission charge. Free parking. Proceeds benefit Tony Mart Cares, Heart of Surfing, and the VFW. For more, go to www.tonymart.com.
Tuesday, September 19
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, September 20
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat
7 p.m.
Join JFS Wellness Coach Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota for an evening retreat covering a wide range of topics including self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by Sept. 18 by at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Thursday, September 21
Coffee Klatch
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC Boardroom 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Your world in 60 minutes. Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom or on Zoom. RSVP by Sept. 18 (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Friday, September 22
Memoir Workshop
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC Boardroom 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Learn about publishing your work. You need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom or on Zoom. RSVP by Sept. 19 (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Saturday, September 23
Charity League Yard Sale
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
118 Pleasant Ave. Somers Point
The Charity League of Atlantic County invites everyone to the yard sale, featuring a wide array of items and something for everyone. All proceeds benefit our agencies. Cash only.
Multi-Day Events
Sunset Beach Yoga
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
William Morrow Beach, Somers Point
Untie all the knots in your mind and body after a long day and enjoy 60 minutes of gentle yoga on the Somers Point Beach. What you will need: comfortable yoga attire, a beach towel, water bottle and an open mind. Donation Based. To sign up, visit https://strengtheningsouls.square.site.
Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay
Sat., Sept. 23, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun., Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Amherst Ave. between Coolidge and Decatur
Featuring over 110 booths and amusements comprised of mouthwatering foods, unique fine arts and crafts, Margate’s retailers, sponsors, non-profits, Margate City municipal departments, kid’s activities, live bands, a kid’s stage, wetlands wonderland, and two days of parades featuring Miss New Jersey. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com.
Health and Wellness
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
This is a workshop style meeting among peers with a new topic each month. Meetings include a presentation segment and an open discussion component. Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 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.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, Oct. 9, 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. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation.
Registration Open for NAMI Atlantic Cape May Family-to-Family Class
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Atlantic Cape May has opened its registration for its FREE 8 Week Family-to-Family class. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Contact NAMI at (609) 741-5125 or email Nami1557@comcast.net.
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.
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