Multiday Events
Market Madness
Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk. The concept is simple: All of Ocean City’s favorite stores under one roof, offering amazing shopping specials. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Project Prom
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; & Monday, March 11, 2 – 5 p.m.
Kensington Furniture 200 Tilton Rd. Northfield
Come choose the dress of your dreams for prom! This event is open to all high school students in need of a prom dress. Eighth graders are also welcome. Learn more at www.projectpromac.com .
MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships
Tuesday, March 12 – Saturday, March 16
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall 2301 Boardwalk
The 2024 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships return to Boardwalk Hall. The winners of both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Tickets and information are available at www.boardwalkhall.com .
Friday, March 8
Shore Medical Center Designer Handbag Bingo
7 p.m.
VFW Post 2189 500 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Hosted by Shore Medical Center, tickets are $35 each and include twelve rounds of bingo and a chance to win designer handbags from luxury brands. Guests must be 21 and older to participate. Event proceeds will find new medical equipment, technology, and patient care initiatives. Tickets and tables of eight may be reserved online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2024HandbagBingo .
Saturday, March 9
Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1 p.m.
Atlantic City Boardwalk from Ocean Casino to Albany Ave.
Break out your green and join Grand Marshals Steve Troiano, proprietor of Maynard’s Café, and award-winning actor and founder of Faith American Brewing Company, Kelsey Grammer, for the historic Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Over 120 participants will participate in the parade spanning two miles of the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The event is rain or shine. Learn more at www.acstpatricksdayparade.com .
Pop Up Craft Fair at Scullville Volunteer Fire Co.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1708 Somers Point Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Hosted by the Scullville Auxiliary, this indoor craft fair will include dozens of local artisans. Support local businesses and shop for unique gifts, home décor, and food. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.
The Elephant Man Matinee and Discussion
1 – 4 p.m.
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join Noyes Arts Garage at the Atlantic City Free Public Library’s Film Society for a free afternoon film screening and discussion of “The Elephant Man”. This 1980 drama is rated PG and runs for 2 hours and 3 minutes. RSVP online at www.artsgarageac.com .
Movie at the Library: Ferrari
2 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari’s auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Brigantine Ink: Writers Meet-Up
2 p.m.
Atlantic County Library Brigantine Branch 4233 Brigantine Blvd.
Come out of hibernation this winter. Bring your own writing supplies, such as a laptop or journal, and join the library for afternoon coffee and quality company. Whether you write poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or if you have never written before, this is the meet-up where you will find encouragement and inspiration. This group is open to adults. Register online at www.atlanticlibrary.org .
Somers Point PAL Beef and Beer
6 – 9 p.m.
DiOrio’s 10 MacArthur Blvd.
Hosted by the Somers Point Police Athletics & Activities League, tickets are $35 and include raffles, door prizes, and a 50/50. Purchase tickets in advance through Venmo @SomersPointPAL.
Sunday, March 10
Houseplant Décor and Plant Swap
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join Rutgers Master Gardeners and Cooperative Extension and staff from the Noyes Arts Garage for a free gardening workshop. Bring your own unhealthy houseplants to be diagnosed. Healthy plants can be part of their plant swap. RSVP online at www.artsgarageac.com.
Danu: Traditional Music of Ireland
2 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway
Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin, and Donegal in Ireland, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The group has a strong ethos of loyalty to the tradition from which their music comes and yet brings a fresh, inspiring approach to their music. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.stockton.org/pac .
Music for Magical Mallets
2 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join Ocean City Library for a free concert featuring classics, tangos, ragtime and Broadway featuring Mark O’Kain and Jeffrey Uhig. The concert is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Library’s Lecture Hall. Seating is first come, first served.
Monday, March 11
Women’s Coffee & Conversation: Reframing Aging Together
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC Boardroom 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota, Bratton Law Group, JCC, Angelic Health, Alzheimer’s Association, and UMC as they host a professional speaking session on issues that impact a woman’s ability to live her best life. This month’s topic will focus on “Asset Protection & Estate Planning for Women”. RSVP by March 7 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org .
Movie at the Library: Poor Things
2 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Attendees are invited to enjoy this incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Belle Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Tuesday, March 12
South Jersey Players Dinner Theater
6 p.m.
Aroma Restaurant 5206 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
Enjoy a three-course plated dinner (BYOB) followed by five new original one-acts. Playwrights include Tom Chin, Sondra Mandel, Jim O’Hara, Sheila McDonald, and Edward Shakespeare, plus over a dozen actors. Reid Alburger will provide dinner music on classical guitar. Scott Friedman will host the event. Tickets are $45 per person. For reservations, call (347) 920-6399.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall 447 Bethel Rd.
The Dance Society is back in 2024. Admission is $10 and includes snacks, live musical duos, line dancing, dance mixers, social dancing, and plenty of parking. Come out and kick up your heels, or just listen to good music with good company.
Wednesday, March 13
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 www.visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Friday, March 15
Movie at the Library: The Color Purple
2 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Attendees are invited to enjoy this musical drama where a woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Saturday, March 16
Ocean City Job Fair
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is in a partnership with Ocean City High School to assist businesses in filling seasonal employment positions. The event is open to everyone and the Chamber strongly encourages employers and potential employees to sign up now. For further information, call the Chamber at (609) 399-1412.
Easter at the Park
12 – 3 p.m.
Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor 109 Route 50 South, Mays Landing
Children of all ages are invited to celebrate Easter at the Park where they can participate in an egg hunt, craft activities, and a wagon ride. The event is sponsored by the Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation. The event is free to attend. Registration is required at www.aclink.org/parks. For questions, please call the Nature Center at (609) 625-1897 or email parks@aclink.org . Rain date: Sunday, March 17, 12 p.m.
Brigantine St. Patrick’s Day
1 p.m.
St. Thomas Church to Veterans Way at 32nd St.
Shake the Shamrock and join the Brigantine Chamber of Commerce for this annual event filled with marching bands, floats, nonprofit organizations, and lots of green all around. Line up at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Thomas Church parking lot. More details can be found at www.ShakeTheShamrock.com .
Manhattan Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
7 p.m.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church 1490 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City
The Parish of Saint Monica presents An Evening with the Manhattan Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. Featuring Richard Auldon Clark on violin and viola, Christine Moulton on flute and Matthew Slotkin on guitar, the trio will perform the music of J.S. Bach, Hoffmeister, and Matiegka. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church. For tickets, call (609) 345-1878.
Health and Wellness
NAMI Basics Program
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Now through March 14, NAMI Atlantic Cape May is pleased to announce their new educational program for parents of children and adolescents, ages up to 21, with symptoms of mental illness. This free program will be held via Zoom. Registration is open now. For more information, email nami1557@gmail.com, or visit www.namiacm.org .
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, March 11, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Church 608 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 nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.
MHA Atlantic Family Meeting
Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m.
This support group is open to individuals with a loved one who is affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Three online meetings each month, with both day and evening options available. To receive a link, contact Gail Christian at (609) 652-3800 ext. 0301 or email gchristian@mhanj.org .
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, March 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.
Community CPR Class
Wednesday, March 27, 6 p.m.
Royal Suites Healthcare and Rehabilitation 214 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
Spots are limited. Please call (609) 748-9900 x. 1312 and leave an RSVP and phone number for Diane Conover. This class is of no charge.
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