Multiday events
MRHS Drama Presents: Grease
Thur. Mar. 21 – Sat. Mar. 23
Mainland Regional High School Auditorium 1301 Oak Ave. Linwood
Presented by the MRHS Drama Club. Show times are Thur. Mar. 21 & Fri. Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. and Sat. Mar. 23 at 1 & 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://linktr.ee/mrhsdrama.
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Thur. Mar. 21 – Sat. Mar. 23
Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center 6th St. & Atlantic Ave. Ocean City
Presented by the Ocean City High School Drama Guild. Show times are Thur. Mar. 21 & Fri. Mar. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. Mar. 23 at 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://our.show/lb.
Visits with the Easter Bunny
Sat. March 22 & Sun. March 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Soifer Park 9th St. & Asbury Ave. Ocean City
Visit the Easter Bunny in Downtown Ocean City. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
The Easter Bunny Express
Sat. March 22 & Sun. March 23
Richland and Tuckahoe Train Station
The Easter Bunny will travel on a special train on the Cape May Seashore Lines to visit with all passengers, young and old. All children will receive a special gift from the Easter Bunny, and live musicians will be onboard for this family-friendly event. The train will depart from the Richland Train Station, 1272 Harding Hwy., on Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. and the Tuckahoe Train Station, Reading Ave. & Railroad Ave. on Sun. at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.seashorelines.org.
Spring Surf Pop-Up
Sat. March 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. & Sun. March 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Reed’s Farm 5075 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Celebrate the start of spring with Reed’s Farm and Heritage Surf. Enjoy a surf pop-up sale, local artists, surfboards, and beach cruisers. Plus, enjoy live music by Mike D’Arc, pizza by Sadie’s by the Bay, and beer by The Seed all day Saturday.
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.
Concert: A Season for Nonviolence
7 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Multi-flutist Pamela Whitman and India’s tabla virtuoso Samir Chatterjee present the Season for Non-Violence Concert. To awaken audiences to the transformative power of peace within themselves, the duo performs music for Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Dalai Lama. The concert will be held in room N110. Learn more at www.oceancitylibrary.org.
Ghost Mart
9 p.m.
Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Enjoy a late-night dance party and alternative pop-up night market. Shop for odd, obscure, and eclectic gifts while dancing the night away to bands and DJs. Admission is $10 per person. The event is 21+.
Saturday, March 23
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
8 a.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. 2 20 W. New Jersey Ave.
Mark your calendars for this fun-filled family occasion. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny. $12 for adults, $5 for kids. Hosted by the Somers Point Fire Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary.
EHT Shred Event
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Public Works 6120 Mill Rd.
Recycle your old documents and confidential files safely and securely. Open to Egg Harbor Township residents only. No commercial materials accepted.
EHT P.A.L. STEM Expo & Craft Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Buddy’s Discovery Zone 2542 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Hosted by the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township & Atlantic County, this event includes a variety of activities and displays, ranging from educational Lego and robot displays, to solar viewing, drone flying, and Build Your Own Lego Car Races. Participants will include Civil Air Patrol, the Rowan STEAM Academy, South Jersey Astronomy Club, NJ Aviation Education Council, and NASA Solar System Ambassador, just to name a few. Admission is free. Learn more at www.EHTPAL.org.
Upper Township Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Amanda’s Field 1091 Route 50, Petersburg
Join Upper Township for this special event with the Easter Bunny, along with face painting and photo opportunities. Egg hunts begin at 10:30 a.m. for ages infant – 3, 11:00 a.m. for children 4 – 5 years, 11:30 a.m. for ages 6 – 8, and 12:00 p.m. for ages 9 and up. For more information, call (609) 626-2011 ext. 248.
Atlantic City Women’s March
10 a.m.
Atlantic City Boardwalk from Rhode Island to Mississippi Ave.
Join the Atlantic City Women’s March in honoring the life of former Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver. The march will begin on Rhode Island Ave. to Mississippi Ave., 2301 Boardwalk, for a live event and keynote speech featuring Rev. Dr. Regena Thomas, Former New Jersey Secretary of State and Civil Advocacy Director at the American Federation of Teachers. For questions, email AtlanticCityWomensMarch2024@gmail.com.
The Great Egg Hunt
1 – 3 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk from 6th – 14th St.
The Ocean City Egg Hunt is trick-or-treat style for kids up to 7 years old. Bring a basket and stop by participating boardwalk merchants while supplies last. All eggs are filled with fun toys and candy. The event will also be held on Sat. March 30 from 1 – 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Tolton: From Slave to Priest
7 p.m.
Dante Hall Theater 14 N. Mississippi Ave. Atlantic City
Hosted by the Parish of Saint Monica, this National Touring Production of Tolton tells the remarkable story of America’s first Black priest. Proceeds will benefit the Parish of St. Monica including the churches of Our Lady Star of the Sea, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, and St. Michael. For tickets, call (609) 345-1878.
Shimmering Shushan: A Celebration of Purim at Josie Kelly’s
8 p.m.
908 Shore Rd. Somers Point
The Milton & Betty Katz JCC teams up with the Atlantic and Cape May County Jewish community and Josie Kelly’s to celebrate Shushan Purim. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with activities and treats, live music, a savory hamantaschen bar, photo booth, Purim games, and more. Tickets are $36 per person, and all are invited to attend. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/44395m2z or email info@jewishbytheshore.org.
Monday, March 25
Garden Talks at ACUA
5:30 p.m.
ACUA Community Garden 6700 Delilah Rd. Egg Harbor Township
This month’s topic is Growing Upward. Learn how to increase your produce yields, even in a small space. For questions, please email ar@acua.com or call (609) 272-6950.
Tuesday, March 26
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.
Trivia at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Gather your friends and test your knowledge in an evening of brain-teasing fun. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
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 27
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.
Tom Angello’s All-Star Jazz Series
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
The South Jersey Jazz Society presents a live evening of jazz music. Enjoy a tribute to jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, featuring Tom Angello on the drums, John Guida on sax, Bob Ferguson on the trumpet, and Steve Beskrone on bass.
Saturday, March 30
EHT BMX 30th Annual Jack Frost Classic
9 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Take in a full day of BMX racing with riders from across the nation. Whether you are a participant or a spectator, this event is for you. Online pre-registration will be open until 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. In-person registration will be open on race day from 8 – 11 a.m., with practice starting at 9 a.m. Awards will be presented for 1st – 3rd place winners. Plus, enjoy a 50/50 drawing, raffle baskets, and event stickers. Learn more at www.ehtbmxracing.com. Rain Date To Be Determined.
Somers Point Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m.
JFK Park 24 Broadway
Hosted by the City of Somers Point. Activities include free face painting from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., candy and prize-filled eggs. The hunt is open to kids up to age 10. Bring your own bag for the hunt. The first 250 people will receive a free bag. For more information, call Doug Shallcross at (609) 833-5428.
Bus Trips
Bus Tour to Brandywine Museum and Nemours Mansion
Thur. Apr. 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. 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.
Health and Wellness
Community CPR Class
Wed. Mar. 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.
Dementia Support Group
Wed. April 3, 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
Mon. April 8, 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.
