Earlier than the Bird
Saturday, November 21st from 8am-12pm
Downtown Ocean City
Get out earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajamas for early bird shopping specials. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.
Holy Spirit Fall Fest
Sunday, November 22nd from 12-5pm
500 S. New Rd. Absecon
Join Holy Spirit High School for a day of fall family fun while supporting the school. There will be local fare served up by the area’s finest food trucks. There will also be a beer tent featuring local seasonal brews. Joining in on the fun will be unique vendors selling a vast array of merchandise, live music, and entertainment for the entire family. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the gate. Children 12 and under are free.
Holiday Light Show on the Lake
Thursday-Sunday from 5:30-8:30pm starting Thanksgiving
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Christmas Trees made from over 50,000 Christmas lights magically float over Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The moment darkness falls, an orchestrated show of lights and music is played out across the lake. The lights dance and chase each other to the music all the while reflecting of the water’s surface. The show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge. The show runs in loops of about 30 minutes, so anytime you arrive from 5:30-8:30, you will be able to catch the entire show.
Art
Dream Catcher: Take and Make Craft
Thursday, November 19th at 3pm
November is National Native American Heritage Month. New Day Family Success Center is going to be celebrating by making dream catchers. We will talk about the symbolism behind different aspects of the dream catcher and talk about some of the tribes that would be local to the Galloway area. Supplies can be picked up for those who register on Tuesday, November 17th. For more information, visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Kids
Gruffalo StoryWalk
Now – November 30th
Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
You’re invited to Ocean City Public Library’s Storywalk featuring Julia Donaldson’s “The Gruffalo.” Read a fun book while taking a walk and enjoying nature. Scan QR codes placed in the park to register to participate. Every family that completes the scavenger hunt will be entered for a special prize at the end of November. For more information, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Preschool Storytime
Friday, November 20th at 10:30am
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Preschool Storytime on Fridays. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, November 20th 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.
Young Adult Digital Game Night
Saturdays from 7-8:30pm
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for grades 6-8. For more information, e-mail sara@oceancitylibrary.orgt or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Tuesday Night Virtual Children’s Program
Thursday, November 24th at 6:30pm
Ocean City Free Public Library hosts a virtual program, Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theatre: Aesop’s Fables. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Toddler Time
Tuesday, December 1st at 10:30am
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Toddler Time for preschoolers on Tuesdays. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Rhythm & Rhymes
Wednesday, December 2nd at 10:30am
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Rhythm & Rhymes for preschoolers on Wednesdays. For more information or to register, please visit 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.org or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Book Surfers Club
Wednesday, December 2nd at 3pm
Join Book Surfers Club, a monthly book club for 4th – 6th graders. Participants receive a book to read each month. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Lectures and Workshops
Virtual Trivia Night
Thursday, November 19th from 7-9pm
Are you a Jeopardy fan? Random fact enthusiast? Come test your skills with six rounds of virtual Trivia hosted by the Library via Zoom. Bring a team or make new friends (a maximum of 4 people per team). This trivia will be general knowledge, so anyone can be an expert. Registration is required, so please email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org.
Understanding Cover Letters and Resumes
Friday, November 20th at 4pm
Got what it takes to craft a game-changing cover letter and resume? Join Tutor.com for the first session in a Free Professional Job Search Webinar Series. They’ll break down everything you need to know, including resume trends, how to avoid common pitfalls in the application process, and much more. Register online at facebook.com/atlanticlibrary and click on Events.
Ocean City Library Virtual Fall Concert Series
Fridays at 7pm
Ocean City Free Public Library presents the Fall 2020 Virtual Concert Series:
November 20th: Dr. Podles
All concerts are free and will be held virtually only. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot on Zoom, and for more information on each concert, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, November 23rd 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.
Holiday Couponing 101: How to Get the Best Deal
Monday, November 23rd at 2pm
Are you preparing for a shopping spree on Black Friday? Are you nervous about getting the right kind of gifts for your family and friends? New Day Family Success Center will present a video where you can learn some tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. For more information, visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Virtual Talk with Jim Jeffries
Monday, November 30th at 7pm
Join Ocean City Library for a virtual talk with Jim Jeffries, local author of “The Bay Rat Kid.” From the blackouts of WWII to rocking out to Bill Haley and the Comets, Ocean City native Jim Jeffries recalls his “bay rat” boyhood on the Jersey Shore with affection, humor and gratitude. To learn more, visit 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 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.
Heartfulness Group Meditation
Thursdays at 7:25pm
Join Heartfulness every Thursday 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.
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.
Community Yoga at the Arts Garage
Saturdays at 10am
Sign up for a free Yoga Class at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City. Classes are every Saturday now though December 5th. Masks are required and please bring your own mat. Parking is $4 in the Wave Garage. Sign up at leadershipstudioac.com.
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 free, 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.
Operation Warm 2020
Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township has announced the kick-off for this year’s 2020 “Operation Warm” project here in South Jersey to raise funds for purchasing new winter coats for economically disadvantaged children in our local communities. Rotary notes the campaign is for monetary donations to fund the initiative and this is not a coat drive. Donate online at operationwarm.org/ocutrotary. For more information, contact Randi Scheck at Randisue62@gmail.com or call 609-412-3459.
