Multiday Events
MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships
Now – 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 .
Thursday, March 14
A Night on Paradise Island
6 p.m.
Island Waterpark at Showboat
Join Cancer Support Communities New Jersey at Gilda’s Club for this special event. Enjoy live music, a light buffet, raffles, an open bar, and “Digging for Diamonds.” This event will be held in the waterpark’s Adult Island Paradise, an event space with stunning views of the beach and ocean. Tropical attire is encouraged. Tickets and information are available at www.cscnj.org .
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.
Somers Point Art Exhibit and Meet and Greet Reception
6 – 8 p.m.
Somers Point Senior & Community Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
The Somers Point Arts Commission is hosting an art reception and meet and greet reception. The exhibit will feature the artworks created by the participants of the Landscape Painting Workshop Series. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Donations to the Somers Point Arts Commission will be greatly accepted.
Saturday, March 16
Electronic Recycling Fundraiser
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
Hosted by the Atlantic City 4-H STEM Club, this event, held on the third Saturday of each month, provides the opportunity to get rid of old equipment. Accepted items include AC adapters, handheld or table-mounted scanners, keyboards, PC speakers, laptop and cell phone batteries, TVs, toner and ink cartridges, and more. See the complete list at www.ac4hfair.org/electronic-recycling .
Red Raider Fishing Sale and Flea Market
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ocean City Civic Center 6th St. & Boardwalk
Visit close to 80 tables with new and used fishing gear for sale, plus fresh and saltwater tackle. There will be free parking, refreshments, and door prizes. Admission is $5 for adults, and children ages 6-13 are $1. OC Students are $1 with ID. All proceeds benefit Ocean City School Fishing Clubs.
Ocean City Job Fair
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partnership with Ocean City High School to assist businesses in filling seasonal employment positions. The event is open to everyone. 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.
St. Paddy’s Day Skate
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Young’s Skating Center 763 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Come dressed in green and join Young’s Skating Center as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Plus, guess how many gold coins are in the pot and win a cool cash prize.
Noyes Arts Garage Closing Reception for Current Exhibitions
1 – 3 p.m.
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
The Arts Garage celebrates three exhibitions: “Complex Planet”, “Ducktown, An Atlantic City Immigration Story by Janice Merendino”, and “The Links Inc. present: Michele Foster Lucas”. Enjoy an afternoon of art, live music, and light refreshments at this lively reception.
Concert Series at the Library
2 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join Longport Library for their upcoming concert as they present a “Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Count Basie”. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
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.
Sunday, March 17
Bay Atlantic Symphony: Poetry and Power
2 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Bay Atlantic Symphony will open the show with American composer Arthur Foote’s “Irish Folk Song”. From there, the performance will transition to two profound works by musical poets Chopin and Schubert, led by classical pianist Janice Carissa. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.stockton.org/pac .
Monday, March 18
Blanket Making with Project Linus
5 p.m.
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Get crafty at Inland FSC with an activity perfect for all ages. Leah from Project Linus will teach participants how to make blankets. The event is free for anyone residing in Atlantic County. Register in advance by calling (609) 569-0376 or visit www.inland-fsc.org
Movie Night: Boardwalk Ballyhoo
6:30 p.m.
Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Published by Vicky Gold Levi, this wonderful nostalgic documentary will showcase early Atlantic City. Admission is free. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Free parking is available behind the building.
Tuesday, March 19
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.
Concert at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Spend your evening enjoying music from Jeffrey Uhlig’s renditions of classics, Broadway, and ragtime. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Sustainable Book Group OCUT
7 p.m.
The Sustainable Book Group of Ocean City and Upper Township will discuss “On Fire” by Naomi Klein in this engaging Zoom presentation. Register in advance to receive a Zoom link for this meeting by visiting https://tinyurl.com/SBG19MarZoom .
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 20
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.
Thursday, March 21
Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala
6 – 9 p.m.
Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center 777 Harrah’s Blvd. Atlantic City
The 41st annual Restaurant Gala is the premier food and beverage fundraising event. This year’s theme is Springtime in Paris. The event begins with a lavish cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Academy of Culinary Arts. Then guests will enter the ballroom to sample signature dishes, desserts, and libations from over 50 South Jersey establishments. Enjoy a 50/50 raffle, open bar, photo booth, and live entertainment by GrooveHeart. Details are available at www.atlanticcape.edu .
Friday, March 22
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.
Bus Trips
Bus Tour to Brandywine Museum and Nemours Mansion
Thursday, April 25
Welcome spring by joining the Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point on a bus tour to the Brandywine Museum of Art and the Nemours Mansion & Gardens. Advanced reservations are required by April 9. The cost is $105 and includes transportation, boxed lunch and bus driver tip. The bus will leave from the Target lot in Somers Point at 8 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. For more information, call Sally at (609) 927-4147 or after 6 p.m., call Cheryl at (267) 882-8355.
Triple Crown at Delaware Park
Saturday, June 8
Spend Saturday afternoon at Delaware Park Casino with live racing and a simulcast of the Belmont Stakes. The $100-per-person cost includes a four-hour open bar with a buffet, reserved covered outdoor seating, a free program, bus fare, and driver gratuity. Contact John Walters at (609) 703-5418 or email jwaltersjr@comcast.net for more details.
Phillies vs. Orioles in Baltimore
Saturday, June 15 – Sunday, June 16
Spend Father’s Day weekend watching the Phillies vs. Orioles in Baltimore. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon matinee at 4:05 p.m., an overnight stay across from Camden Yards, with breakfast included, and a Sunday afternoon game. $330 per person includes two games, hotel, breakfast, bus, and driver gratuity. Contact John Walters at (609) 703-5418 or email jwaltersjr@comcast.net for more details.
Ventnor Night at the Phillies
Friday, June 28
Join the City of Ventnor for a night of community, baseball, and fireworks at Citizens Bank Park. $150 per person includes a round-trip bus, a three-hour tailgate with food, lower-level seating, and a fireworks show preceding the game. The bus will depart from Ventnor Heights at 3 p.m. on the day of the game. Registration is open now http://ventnor.recdesk.com .
Phillies vs. Yankees
Wednesday, July 31
Enjoy a July afternoon watching a classic baseball rivalry. $100 per person includes a 300-level ticket, bus, $12 voucher good for anything at the stadium, driver gratuity, and assorted beverages. Contact John Walters at (609) 703-5418 or email jwaltersjr@comcast.net for more details.
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 program covers treatment options, managing crisis situations, problem-solving, communicating effectively, taking care of yourself and handling stress in a positive way. This free program will be held via Zoom. Registration is open now. For more information, email nami1557@gmail.com, or visit www.namiacm.org .
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. Starr at the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County offers 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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