Margate Fall Fun
Saturday, September 26th
Just because there is no Fall Funfest this year does not mean there is not ANY Fall Fun in Margate. There will be classic Fall Funfest décor throughout the city, strolling acoustic musicians, characters for kids, entertainers, and virtual contests such as a Pumpkin Photo Contest and Receipts are All the Rage. In-person activities include a treasure hunt, Pics with Pets and Congo Falls is open for family fun mini golf. Kick off the fall & holiday shopping season and support your Downbeach businesses. Visit margatehasmore.com to learn more.
Northfield Yard Sale
Saturday, September 26th from 8am-2pm
Risley Homestead 8 Virginia Ave. Northfield
The Risley Homestead Museum hosts a yard sale benefiting Atlantic County Historical Society. Come and browse; there will be lots to see.
Farmers Markets
C.R.O.P.S. Market
Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Central Square Shopping Center, Linwood
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 including farmers markets, paid internships, community gardens, educational programs and Seed Scholarships for those interested in creating their own start up small business. If you’re interested in participating please send an e-mail to cropsnj@gmail.com.
Galloway Green Market
Thursdays from 4-7pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
facebook.com/gallowaygreenmarket
Stop by Thursdays all Summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more.
Ocean City Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 8am-1pm
Tabernacle Grounds 6th Street & Asbury Avenue
Face covering required. Visit oceancityvacation.com to learn more.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket
Art
Absecon Plein Air Paintout
Saturday, September 19th from 8am-3pm
Join the Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance as they celebrate the beauty of Absecon and surrounding areas to local and regional artists. With our beautiful views of the salt marshes, the idyllic town center and the pristine parks, there is plenty to paint in our hometown of Absecon. The entry fee is $20. You can prepay by visiting our website or register at Heritage Park on the day of the event. For more details, please visit abseconarts.com.
Nature Revealed: Painting our Natural World
Saturday, September 19th at 1pm
Learn tips and gain inspiration from renowned artist Julie Ibar for printing the nature around you. This virtual workshop is hosted by the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Visit facebook.com/ForsytheNWR to sign up.
Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studios
Friday, September 25th from 6-8pm
210 New Rd. #8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for a Fourth Friday Art & Music Opening featuring The Sound of Color and the solo exhibition of works by Ericka Midiri. The music for the evening will be a concert by the Midiri Brothers Ensemble and will be outside for your listening pleasure. Please call 609-504-5044 to reserve your entry time.
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.
Forest Friends Puppet Show
Monday, September 21st at 1pm
New Day Family Success Center will be hosting Toddler Time: Forest Friends Puppet Show video. We have partnered with Atlantic Prevention Resources to bring you this event. It will teach and reinforce life skills that have future impact on thr ability to resist substance abuse. This week, we are learning about honesty and trust. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information or to register, call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Let’s Paint: Pair of Owl’s Take & Make Craft
Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:30pm
Do you like to paint? Want a new design to hang in your house? Join New Day Family Success Center on Google Meets and we will guide you through the process of painting your own Pair of Owl’s in a night sky. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information or to register, call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Astronomy & Space with Paul Cirillo
Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30pm
Join the Ocean City Free Public Library for a free Zoom program for kids in 4th grade and below. This lively program will feature pictures and videos about astronomy and space flight. Included topics are amazing pictures of the planets, our place in the Milky Way galaxy, living aboard the International Space Station and more. This program will be 60 minutes followed by a Q&A. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
Online 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.
Family Paint Night
Friday, September 25th at 5pm
Do you enjoy painting? Are you looking for a fun family craft? Join Inland FSC for this family-friendly paint night video and we will paint a seasonal flower together. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information or to sign up, please visit facebook.com/Inlandeht.
Eyes of the Wild Show
Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30pm
Join the Ocean City Free Public Library for a free Zoom program, Eyes of the Wild. Travis Gale presents their “Zanimal” show. He will be showing and talking about 5 different animals. This program is 45 minutes followed by a Q&A. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
Lectures and Workshops
Virtual Creative Writing Workshops with Eva Feeley
Thursdays from 10:30am-12pm
Join creative non-fiction writer and memoirist, Eva Feeley, for a 4-week virtua writing workshop: “COVID-19: My Life Before, During and Beyond.” Because the times in which we are living are unprecedented, we owe it to ourselves and future generations to record our personal observations and experiences during the pandemic. Email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org to register for these workshops.
Beginner American Sign Language Class
Mondays at 6:30pm
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 through November 23rd. Spaces are limited. To register, please e-mail Julie Howard at jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org.
Sandy Pages Book Club
Monday, September 21st at 1pm
2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport
Longport Public Library’s Sandy Pages Book Club has picked their fall 2020 reads. This month, the book club will be discussing This Tender Land by William Krueger. The event will be held virtually and at the gazebo. Gazebo registration is limited and please bring your own seating. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held only virtually.Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.
Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Workshop
Thursday, September 24th at 4pm
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun as you test your knowledge and compete for the top prize. Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. Have fun with over 6,000 possible questions. Must RSVP by September 17th. For more information or details on how to join this virtual event, contact Tina Serota at 609-287-8872.
Virtual Fall Concert Series: Minas Duo
Friday, September 25th at 7pm
Based in Philadelphia for a great part of their career, Minas has been on the forefront of world music and Brazilian Jazz in the Northeast for over 30 years. Led by the couple Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, Minas has recorded and released 6 CDs, 5 of them in Philadelphia. Their music is warm, their vocals sensual, their instruments percussive, and their melodic lines are jazzy. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
Hispanic Heritage Month Recipe
Monday, September 28th at 4pm
Do you want to learn about Hispanic culture? Are you passionate about international cuisine? Our food is definitely as rich and diverse as our culture. Let the Inland FSC team show you a dish from a Hispanic country that you may not have tried yet. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information and to sign up, please visit facebook.com/Inlandeht.
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, September 28th from 1-3pm
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. Now is the perfect time to learn how to grow your emotional resilience, feel more centered, engage your inner awareness and peace of mind, and shift out limiting beliefs. Enjoy this friendly online setting to nurture your well-being. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
Tech
Virtual Tech Help
Fridays from 11am-12pm
Struggling to download an app to your cell phones or tablets? Trying to figure out how to read e-books on your Kindle? Longport Public Library Staff are excited to bring back Friday Tech Help. Registration is required. Help will be provided virtually via GoToMeeting. Visit longportpubliclibrary.org to request a 15-minute time slot. Please fill out the form completely and our staff will confirm your appointment via e-mail.
Health and Wellness
Fall Yoga Session
Thursdays 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.
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.
Yoga at the Farm
Thursday, September 17th & 24th at 5pm
Enlightened Farm 600 S. Odessa Ave. Egg Harbor City
Join Enlightened Farm every Thursday for a donation based yoga class at the farm. Be surrounded by nature as you practice while supporting the farm’s holistic wellness programs. Please bring a mat or towel, water, and sunblock. Arrive 10 minutes before class begins. For any questions or concerns, plese email Briana, Farm Director, at bbee@hansenfoundation.org.
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. Following the video there will be a discussion on the topic presented. 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.
Hope One Mobile Outreach
Tuesday, September 22nd from 5-8pm
Tennessee & Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City
Hope One is a mobile outreach connecting those in crisis to treatment. We provide direct referrals to substance use treatment/mental health services. Lack of insurance is not a barrier. Options are available. Come out and meet our Hope One team.
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.
Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Workshop
Wednesdays 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.. You will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead a healthier life. To register for this program, please contact Maggie Weaver, RN at 609-350-8937 or mweaver@jfsatlantic.org.
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.
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