Outdoor Happenings
Margate Movies on the Beach
Thursday, August 27th at 7pm
Between Granville & Huntington Ave.
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This Thursday, August 27th, enjoy a screening of Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Sea Isle City Movie Under the Stars
Friday Nights at Dusk
Excursion Park
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Enjoy a free family-friendly movie every Friday night at Excursion Park. This weekend, don’t miss a screening of “Dolittle.” Bring a beach blanket or folding chair, and please practice social distancing at all times. For questions, call 609-263-8687.
Farmers Markets
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturday, September 5th from 8am-12pm
Brigantine Community School Parking Lot Sheridan Pl. and Roosevelt Blvd.
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Face mask and coverings are recommended, 6ft social distancing, one way in and one way out shopping only.
C.R.O.P.S. Market
Sunday, September 6th from 9am-12pm
144 N. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
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The C.R.O.P.S. Market will feature local goods and produce with music and fun for everyone. All proceeds will go to support C.R.O.P.S., an NJ nonprofit, initiatives across Atlantic County.
Galloway Green Market
Thursday, September 3rd from 4-7pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
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Stop by Thursdays all Summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more.
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursday, September 3rd from 8:30am-12pm
Steve & Cookies Parking Lot Amherst & Monroe Ave.
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The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood. Farm tables are loaded with the region’s freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh roasted coffee, cheeses, seafood, spices, soaps, jelly, cut flowers and potted gardens. Local food artisans bring fresh bread, blueberry pie, prepared food and other goodies.
Ocean City Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 8am-1pm
Tabernacle Grounds 6th Street & Asbury Avenue
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Face covering required.
Sea Isle City Farmers Market
Tuesdays from 8am-12pm
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The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization is extending their weekly Farmers Market through the month of September. The Farmers Market will feature Jersey Fresh produce, specialty food items and crafts each Tuesday morning through September 29th.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Friday, September 4th from 8:30am-12pm
6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
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Kids
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Fridays from 6-8pm
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for grades 6-8. For more information, e-mail sara@oceancitylibrary.orgt or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Story Time DIY & Paper Bag Puppet Video
Tuesday, September 8th at 10am
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Join New Day FSC for as they celebrate International Literacy Day by reading a fun story and making some colorful paper bag puppets. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County.
Family Fitness: Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, September 8th at 5pm
New Day Family Success Center 622 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Come to New Day Family Success Center and enjoy getting to know a little about each other & some of the center’s workers while we participate in an indoor/outdoor fitness program. For this event, you will need to wear a mask and keep socially distanced. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Virtual Kids Crafts at Longport Public Library
Wednesdays and Saturdays
2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport
Longport Public Library has a new, free kid’s craft kit available for pickup each Wednesday and Saturday. Craft kits are intended for ages 3-8 (some adult assistance may be required) and contain everything you need for a fun activity each week. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.
Young Adult Movie Streaming
Wednesdays at 4pm
For more information, e-mail sara@oceancitylibrary.orgt or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Grandparents Day Craft Video
Friday, September 11th at 4pm
Tune in to learn how to make a beautiful craft to gift your grandparents on their special day. Please register for this event at facebook.com/Inlandeht to get materials to make this activity at home. All materials will be distributed at Inland Family Success Center while supplies last. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County.
Lectures and Workshops
Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township Meeting
Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30pm
Join the Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township for this week’s online program, featuring Larry Carlson, President and CEO of United Methodist Communities, which include The Shores and Wesley by the Bay in Ocean City. Mr. Carlson has over 40 years of leadership experience in multiple aspects of eldercare. To RSVP for this Rotary program and post any questions for Larry, visit ocutrotary.org.
Photography: The First Hundred Years
Thursday, September 10th at 6:30pm
From its birth in France to its introduction in the U.S. by Samuel Morse, to its modernization as an art form be Steichen and Stieglitz, photography’s first century fits perfectly in its historical context, In this lecture, New Jersey photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will look at photos from the Victorian Era that made history. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Introduction to Mindfulness
September 10th – October 8th
This series will introduce the basic practice of mindfulness meditation and a foundation for deepening practice in future courses. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and its harmful effects and improve the quality of our lives. Register today at stockton.edu/continuing-studies.
Beginner American Sign Language Class
September 14th – November 23rd
During these classes, emphasis will be placed on developing communication skills using ASL. Interactive and extracurricular activities increase understanding of ASL and the deaf culture. These beginner ASL classes will be held virtually on Zoom over the course of 10 weeks. Spaces are limited. To register, please e-mail Julie Howard at jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org.
Fall Yoga Session
Thursdays starting September 17th at 9:30am
Join Longport Public Library for their 2020 Fall Yoga Session. Classes will be held each week at the Gazebo behind Borough Hall and Virtually from September 17th through December 17th. Spaces are limited and registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this event will only be held virtually. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.
Health and Wellness
Warriors Welcome Veterans Support Group
Thursdays at 5pm
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County hosts a peer-run veteran’s support & discussion group every week on Zoom. This is a no-cost, judgment-free, veteran-facilitated zone with discussions on self-care and wellness, family and relationships, adjusting to civilian life and employment. For more information, contact Jaime Angelini at jangelini@mhaac.info or visit mhaac.info.
Lunch & Discuss
Fridays at 12pm
Don’t want to eat lunch alone? This online discussion group will meet virtually to watch hand-picked TED Talks. Have your lunch prepared and meet us on Zoom. This is a program of the Mental Health Association. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.
LGBTQ+ Discussion Group
Fridays at 2pm
A group for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends (18+) to come together, share experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics. This virtual group meeting is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For more information, please visit mhaac.info or dial-in at 609-241-9388 and use the Conference ID: 149330.
Heartfullness Group Meditation
Fridays at 7:25pm
Join Heartfullness every Friday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. This practice is a natural way of experiencing the true self. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/MeditateSJ to learn more.
Teacher Talk: A Virtual Support Group for Teachers
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8-9pm
Dear New Jersey teachers, we’re in this together. Join the Mental Health Association of New Jersey for our virtual group for teachers on Zoom. For questions, e-mail sfisher@mhanj.org or visit mhanj.org.
Mind & Body Workshop
Wednesdays at 11am
The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County hosts a weekly Zoom meeting for those living with a disability. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.
Rising Minds Virtual Meetings
Wednesdays from 6-8pm
The Mental Health Association presents a free peer led support group ran by and for 18-30 year olds to share experiences, develop tools for self care, connect with others who understand and engage in honnest conversations about mental health. For more information, visit mhanj.org.
Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Workshop
Wednesday, September 16th from 1-3pm
Are you or a loved one affected by Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes or other related conditions? Join JFS for a Ffree, six-week Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) program, following an instruction on September 16th. To register for this program, please contact Maggie Weaver, RN at 609-350-8937 or mweaver@jfsatlantic.org.
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