Multi-Day Events
Jazz @ the Point Fall Festival
Thu. Nov. 2 – Sat. Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
The South Jersey Jazz Society presents Jazz @ the Point. On Thursday, enjoy live music by the Troy Roberts Trio with special guests Sara Hanahan & Lauren Sevian. On Friday night, see the Chad LB Quartet featuring Erena Terakubo. And on Saturday, hear the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience with guest artist Sharel Cassity. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
OCTC Jr. Company Presents Into the Woods
Fri. Nov. 3 & Sat. Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. For tickets, visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
Atlantic City Tattoo Expo
Fri. Nov. 3 – Sun. Nov. 5
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk
Presented by Good Time Tricycle Productions, this event is three-day extravaganza of all things ink and ink culture. Tickets are $20 per day, $35 for a two-day pass and $50 for all three days. Purchase tickets at the door or online at http://actattooexpo.com. Children 15 and under are free. Dates are Fri. Nov. 3 from 5 – 11 p.m., Sat. Nov. 4 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 5 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 2
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, November 3
Library Movie: Gran Turismo
2 – 4 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Enjoy some popcorn while watching a movie about a young man who dreams of becoming a professional race car driver. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Ocean City Library Fall Concert Series
7 p.m.
1735 Simpson Ave.
This week, enjoy an evening of live music featuring the Fabulous Silver Wings. The group will perform country music through the decades, starting in the 1960s up to 2010. The band is active with the VFW’s and American Legion’s in South Jersey, raising money for veterans’ populations. This concert will be held in the Library’s Lecture Hall. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Saturday, November 4
Fleming’s Pumpkin Run
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fleming’s Junkyard 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Enjoy a day of automobiles, antique engines and a tractor show. Spectator admission is $10. Children under 12 are free. Registration at the gate is $15 per car; no pre-registration required. For more information, visit flemingspumpkinrun.com, or call Harry at (609) 927-9541. Rain date Sat. Nov. 11.
MMSC Pup Strut
8:30 – 11 a.m.
16th Street Beach, Brigantine
Join Marine Mammal Stranding Center for a morning filled with music, dogs, and sandy paws to benefit New Jersey’s marine mammals. Come celebrate being able to bring your furry friends on select Brigantine beaches while also educating you and your pup on how to be a friend to the animals. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. Learn more at mmsc.org.
Winterfest by the Sea
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ocean City Civic Center 6th St. & Boardwalk
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce presents their Fourth Annual Winterfest by the Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The event takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors, and strolling Santa will be present. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Photography Course
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
The Somers Point Arts Commission is offering a free 3-session photography course: “Think Like a Photographer.” Dates will be Sat. Nov. 4, 11 and 18. Anyone 18 and over is welcome, regardless of level of skill or photographic equipment. Bring any camera make or cell phone camera. You will learn incredible photo taking techniques from an experienced professional. Registration is required by emailing Dan Myers at danmyersphoto@gmail.com. Please include your name, age, email and phone number.
Designer Bag Bingo
6 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 724 Maple Ave. Linwood
The event will include 11 bingo games each with a designer bag prize, along with door prizes, raffles, and a 50/50. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Bring your own food and drinks and bring cash for the extra games. Proceeds benefit CONTACT Cape-Atlantic, providing community support for older adults and people with disabilities. Tickets are available at https://contactcapeatlantic.regfox.com/3rd-annual-designer-bag-bingo-to-benefit-contact-cape-atlantic.
Sunday, November 5
Let’s Do Brunch
11 a.m.
Linwood Country Club 500 Shore Rd.
Hosted by Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club. All proceeds help to provide support, education, and hope for those impacted by any form of cancer, in any stage of their cancer journey. Learn more and sign up at www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org.
Monday, November 6
C.R.O.P.S. Farm to Fork Fundraiser
6 p.m.
Cardinal 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
The fundraising event will include curated dishes by Chef Michael Brennan, in addition to cocktails and mocktails, live entertainment, a silent auction, and raffle drawing. Sign up at www.cropsnj.org.
Classic Film Night at Ocean City Library
7 p.m.
1735 Simpson Ave.
Join Ocean City Library for a screening of the 1982 hit movie, “Tootsie”. Running time is 116 minutes. Films will be shown in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Learn more and view the full schedule at oceancitylibrary.org.
Tuesday, November 7
The Village Film Society
10:30 a.m.
Join Village Film Enthusiast and Historic Cinematic Buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie “Hannah and Her Sisters”, written and directed by Woody Allen. Available on DVD from the Ventnor Library or may be viewed on Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku Channel, or Vudu. RSVP by Nov. 3 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
Bingo at the Library
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Open to all ages. Each winner will receive a prize. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
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.
Wednesday, November 8
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Friday, November 10
Memoir Workshop
10:30 a.m.
Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history, and ancestry with the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. You will need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by Nov. 7 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
Saturday, November 11
EHT Holiday Craft Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
EHT Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
This show features a diverse assortment of jewelry, crafts, home décor, local artists, and much more. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.ehtrec.com.
Ocean City Veterans Day Program
11 a.m.
Location TBD
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Veterans Express Train Excursion
11:11 a.m. & 1:11 p.m.
Richland Train Station 1275 Harding Hwy. Richland
Join Cape May Seashore Lines in a salute to our veterans for their service to our country, with two patriotic-themed excursions, with a special revue show set to timeless melodies and toe-tapping rhythms. Veterans and three family members are invited to ride for free. General admission tickets are also available for purchase. Reserve your seat online at www.seashorelines.org.
Bus Trips
Holiday at Peddler’s Village
Sun. Dec. 3
EHT Recreation is traveling to Peddler’s Village in Bucks County, PA. Enjoy a myriad of activities, historical attractions, and shopping that await. $60 per person. The bus will depart from the EHT Community Center at 9 a.m., departing Peddler’s Village at 6 p.m. Register at www.ehtrec.com or in-person at the recreation office, 5045 English Creek Ave., between 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Trip to New York City
Sat. Dec. 9 & Sat. Dec. 16
EHT Recreation hosts a bus trip to New York City. Explore the city that never sleeps during the holiday season. Bus departs from the EHT Community Center at 8 a.m. and departs New York City at 7 p.m. Register at www.ehtrec.com or in-person at the recreation office, 5045 English Creek Ave., between 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health and Wellness
Managing Grief During the Holidays
Thu. Nov. 2, 11 a.m.
Pleasantville Library 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
During this presentation, members of the Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition will offer gentle strategies to help those dealing with grief and loss, which can be heightened this time of year. Additional dates and locations are Mon. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. at Brigantine Library; Tue. Nov. 14, 3 p.m. at Mays Landing Library, and Thu. Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m. at Hammonton Library. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email CapeAtlanticCaregivers@gmail.com.
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thu. Nov. 9, 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. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are held on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Understanding Your Medicare Options
Thu. Nov. 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
EHT Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
During this seminar, you will learn how Medicare works, what Medicare covers, and the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. This seminar is suitable whether you have decisions to make during the upcoming enrollment period or just want to learn more in preparation for that time. Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for ages 60+. Pre-register online at www.ehtrec.com or stop by the Recreation Office Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Self-Care for the Caregiver Online Presentation
Thu. Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.
During this relaxing hour, the presenter will offer helpful tips to caregivers in an environment of camaraderie. Caregivers of infants through senior are welcome. To receive a link for this virtual presentation, call (609) 652-3800 or email CapeAtlanticCaregivers@gmail.com.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Mon. Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
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.
Dementia Support Group
Wed. Nov. 15, 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.
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