Multiday events
A Bad Year for Tomatoes
Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, 2 p.m.
Margate Community Church 8900 N. Ventnor Ave.
Presented by Fool Moon Theatre Co. A Bad Year for Tomatoes is a zany comedy gem by the Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick. Described as the funniest show you never heard of, this ridiculously clever comedy is a laugh-generating machine. Additional shows will run May 17 – 19. Purchase tickets online at www.foolmoontheatre.org .
Bloom Makers Market
Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City
An event that celebrates the joy of a Makers Market with the warmth of a Mother’s Day brunch. This offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy the beauty of spring, connect with community, and create lasting memories.
Thursday, May 9
Little Lending Library Celebration
3:30 p.m.
Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
Join the Friends & Volunteers of the Ocean City Library as they celebrate the new Children’s Little Lending Library and recognize Alex Costello’s Local Eagle Scout Project. The event is free to attend.
Spring Concerts at OC Library: Hampton Brass Quartet
7 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Hampton Brass Quartet and drums presents a versatile set of hits composed over the last 500 years, from Bach to the Beatles, Mozart to Motown, Joplin to Johnny Cash. The concert will be held in the Library’s Lecture Hall. Admission is free; seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (609) 399-2434 x.5222 or visit www.oceancitylibrary.org .
Brigantine Summer Concert Series Kickoff
7 p.m.
Brigantine Community Center 265 42nd St.
Brigantine Community Education and Recreation will host a free outdoor concert on the Community Center lawn, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and kick off the start of summer with the Jack Melton Orchestra. For more information, call the recreation office at 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
Friday, May 10
Smithville Car Cruise
5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. More information is available at www.historicsmithville.com .
Atlantic City Ballet: La Sylphide
7 p.m.
Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave.
La Sylphide tells the story of an impossible love between a human and a spirit. Purchase tickets at www.acballet.org .
Saturday, May 11
EHT Spring Craft Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
EHT Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend and support local artists as you shop with over 90+ vendors. There will be something for everyone. For more information, call EHT Recreation at (609) 272-8120.
Ventnor City Block Party
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ventnor Ave. between Troy and Portland Aves.
Join Ventnor for a day of community and family fun. Enjoy live music, delicious food, unique crafts, and kids’ activities in a safe outdoor environment. For more information, visit www.ventnorcity.org .
Roadster Rally
12 – 5 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk from 6th – 14th St.
Car lovers united. Head to the Ocean City Boardwalk to see Roadsters of all makes and models on display. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Margate Rabies Clinic
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Margate Fire House 1 S. Washington Ave.
Mark your calendar for this year’s event and take advantage of this opportunity to keep your pet safe and healthy. For more information, visit www.margate-nj.com or call (609) 822-5038.
Concert at the Longport Library
2 p.m.
2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join the library for a free concert. Spend your afternoon enjoying music from Tres Bella, performing classical pieces and excerpts from composers of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods as well as some modern-day flute composers. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Monday, May 13
Rotary Academic Achievement Night
6 p.m.
Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point
The Ocean City – Upper Township Rotary Club will host its annual Academic Achievement Night for area students. This year’s event will recognize the highest achieving students for the 2023-24 academic year from Ocean City Intermediate and High School, Upper Twp. Middle School, and Cape May County Technical School. Admission is $40 per person. Learn more at http://ocutrotary.org .
Tuesday, May 14
Coffee Klatch: Congressional Candidates Forum
6 – 7 p.m.
Ventnor Library 6500 Ventnor Ave.
Tim Alexander, vying for the 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives, will share where he stands on matters that affect everyday lives and other issues. Q&A session to follow. RSVP by May 9 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Bingo at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join the library and try your luck at bingo. Fun for all ages, each winner receives a special prize. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
UT Historical Society Program: Hal Taylor’s “Delaware River”
7 p.m.
Upper Township Wellness Center 1369 Stagecoach Rd. Ocean View
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will host its membership meeting this Tuesday and will include a feature program about the book “Delaware River” by Hal Taylor. The book takes readers on a journey from Cape May, beyond the Bayshore and picturesque lighthouses, to forts used during the Revolution and Civil War. For additional information, please contact the HPSUT Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UpperTwpHistory .
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall 447 Bethel Rd.
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, May 15
SCOSA Festival on Successful Aging
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Stockton University Campus Center 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway
This festival will explore the future of personalized healthcare through active aging, spirituality, healing, blue zones, age-friendly care, and more. Enjoy workshops and lectures, performances and displays, and other sessions. Admission is free.
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.
Spring Concerts at OC Library: Sofia Talvik
7 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Sofia Talvik presents a concert that will blend Americana and folk with Swedish roots. The concert will be held in the Library’s Lecture Hall. Admission is free; seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (609) 399-2434 x.5222 or visit www.oceancitylibrary.org .
Thursday, May 16
Piano Bar at the Gateway
7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 739 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Join Gateway for their May Piano Bar featuring Michael McAssey on the piano. This open mic night is for everyone young and old, singer or not. Get up on the stage, or just sit back and watch the fun evolve. General admission seating is available for $15. Purchase tickets online at www.gatewaybythebay.org .
Friday, May 17
Memoir Workshop
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Experience the thrill of capturing life’s adventures, history, and ancestry and learn about publishing your work. This program is led by Drexel University Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. A laptop or pen and paper is needed. This program will be held via Zoom. RSVP by May 14 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org .
Saturday, May 18
Somers Point Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. 12 p.m.
Somers Mansion 1000 Shore Rd.
Somers Point Farmers Market makes its return to Somers Mansion for the 2024 summer season. For more information, go to www.visitsomerspoint.com .
Bus Trips
Day Trip to Grounds for Sculpture
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance is taking a bus trip to Grounds for Sculpture in Trenton. Stroll the 42-acre sculpture park and museum at your own pace. The bus will depart from the Marsh School at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m. Bus ticket includes fare and admission to the Grounds. Reserve your seat online at www.abseconarts.com .
Health and Wellness
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, May 13, 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.
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Support Workshop
Tuesdays, May 14 – June 18
Cape May County Library 30 Mechanic St. Cape May Court House
Presented by Shore Medical Center and Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health. This free six-week workshop is for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, offering mutual support and confidence building to manage and maintain an active and fulfilling life. Participants who complete the program will receive a $25 Wawa gift card. Class size is limited. Register by calling (609) 653-3923.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, May 15, 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.
Be Well Connected: Women’s Health
Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Linwood Country Club 500 New Rd.
RSVP by May 8. Shore Physicians Group will host its popular Be Well Connected health education breakfast series this May on the topic of women’s health, covering menopause, exercise, and when surgical treatment may be needed for lumps, bumps, and soft tissue conditions. The event is free to attend. To RSVP, email your full name and any guests to wellness@shoremedicalcenter.org or call (609) 365-5257 to learn more.
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