Events & Happenings
Enlightened Café Open Mic Night Fridays from 7-10pm, 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor. Open Mic, Open Stage – to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo. Every Friday night from 7-close.
Beef & Beer Extravaganza Friday, May 11th from 6-9:30pm, Trinity Masonic Lodge 563 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township. Hosted by the Children’s Dyslexia Centers of NJ – Northfield. Gift basket raffles, 50/50 and live entertainment. Doors open at 6:00pm. $20 for adults, $10 for kids.
Spring Fling Outdoor Craft & Vendor Fair Lifegate Church will be hosting its Spring Fling Outdoor Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 12th from 9am-2pm at 296 Bethel Road in Somers Point. Come shop for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Graduation. Prom accessories, baby and wedding shower gifts and much more.
Ventnor City Block Party Saturday, May 12th from 10am-5pm, Ventnor Avenue from Troy to Portland Avenues. Ventnor Business Association is very excited to announce Ventnor City’s First Annual Spring Block Party. This fun filled day will include kid activities, great music, delicious food, crafters, local businesses and much more. Parking will be available at the Ventnor Educational Community Complex on Lafayette Avenue, and a free Jitney will transport all party attendees back and forth from 10-5. events@vbanj.com for additional information. Rain date is Sunday, May 13th from 11am-5pm.
Smithville Children’s Festival Saturday, May 12th from 10am-4pm, Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd. Get ready for a fun family filled day with Historic Smithville’s annual Children’s Festival. This year it will be bigger and better! Popcorn, face-painting, animals, and games are just some of the events to look forward to. The Children’s Festival has no entrance fee and parking is free. Please know that some activities will have a fee. For more information, please visit http://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events/childrens-festival/
Scrapbooking in the Pines Saturday, May 12th Atlantic County 4H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing. Enjoy a full day of Scrapbooking sponsored by the Atlantic County Tae Kwon Do Club.
The day will include Breakfast Pastries, Lunch, Dinner & Dessert. Snacks & Beverages will be available all day. Each guest will share an 8’ table with another scrapper and each will receive an attendance gift. $40/person. Make checks out to Atlantic Co. 4-H.
Door Prizes, Tool Station, Classes (for an additional fee) & Vendors will also be available.
Please register by May 1, 2018 so we can plan food and gifts accordingly. Mail payment and registration form to: 1410 Heidelberg Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215. Any questions or to be a vendor contact Charrise Mathis – cell# 609-694-1091 or email TCraftBarn@aol.com
Mothers Day All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 13th from 8-11am Egg Harbor Township Elks 1815 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd. $8 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. Breakfast features plain or strawberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange juice and coffee. Special surprises and giveaways. Proceeds will benefit the Egg Harbor Township Elks new roof fund.
Donna Drayton Presenting Different Eras of Wedding Gowns Monday, May 14th at 6:30pm. Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Road, Somers Point Free admission. Light refreshments will be served. Parking available in the rear side of the ACHS building. For more information, call 609-927-5218.
Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1 Tuesdays from 7:30-10:30 pm. 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point. Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Meet some new friends and enjoy light refreshments. Social dancing, line dancing and dance mixers. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
The MonArc Celebration Thursday, May 17th. The Grand Ballroom at Golden Nugget Hotel Casino Atlantic City. The Arc of Atlantic County is proud to announce the return of their annual fundraiser, the MonArc Celebration. This event will feature chef-inspired menu items from Golden Nugget restaurants. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a selection of wine and craft beer and bid on fantastic auction items. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Arc of Atlantic County, servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Atlantic County. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at www.thearcatlantic.org.
Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 19th from 9am-3pm. Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Egg Harbor City. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Atlantic County hosts their Annual Plant Sale at the 4-H Fairgrounds on May 19 from 9am-3pm. All plants are locally grown, rain or shine, cash only. Gardening Questions? call the Master Gardener Helpline at 609-625-0056 Monday- Friday.
Smithville Mayfest Saturday, May 19th & Sunday, May 20th from 10am-5pm. Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd.Over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, live music, children’s activities and over 60 Charming Shoppes.
Patcong Creek Cleanup & Picnic Sunday, May 20th from 9:30am-1:30pm. Join us for our 13th Annual Patcong Creek Clean Up. Bring your own canoe or kayak or use one courtesy of Paddle Shack. Four drop-in locations at Poplar Ave. Bridge, Hamilton Ave. Ramp, Ocean Heights Ave. or Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd. in Egg Harbor Township. Walkers welcome. Meet at Ocean Heights Marina at 5001 Ocean Heights Avenue to be ferried out to the marsh. Post cleanup picnic at Ocean Heights Marina. Call 609-927-4108 for more information.
Upcoming Runs & Walks
Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk Saturday, May 12th at 9am, Boardwalk & Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City. The Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund is pleased to present the 16th Annual Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk featuring a 5K Run, a 1.5 Mile Walk plus a Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, May 12, 2018. All events will be held on the fabulous Atlantic City Boardwalk in front of the Tropicana Casino & Resort. Join us for a fun-filled morning featuring our inspirational Celebration of Survivors and more. Complimentary refreshments will be available during the event. Special commemorative merchandise will also be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, the Michael J. Neustadter Pancreatic Cancer Fund and Gilda’s Club South Jersey. Free parking until 11:30 am at the Tropicana Casino & Resort during the event! For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/AtlanticCity/ShirleyMaeRunMichaelJWalk
New Jersey 10 Miler & 5K Saturday, May 19th at 8am, JFK Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point.Register today for the newest and most scenic 10 miler or 5k in South Jersey! Proceeds will benefit the non-profit youth program, the Egg Harbor Township Police Explorers Post #94. More information can be found on our website: Prracing.org.
Run/Walk for the Animals 5K Saturday, May 19th at 9am, Laguna Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine. Celebrate the Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s 40th Anniversary at our 5K race and post-party This 5K Run/Walk is one of the best races on the Jersey Shore! Walkers welcome. Register for $30 from now until May 18th at 12pm. On-site race day registration is $35. Registration and packet pickup begins at 7:30am. For more infor.ation, visit https://mmsc.org/events/calendar/26-run-4-the-animals-5k
Atlantic City Events
Michael McDonald Friday, May 11th at 9pm, The Music Box at Borgata, Tickets start at $69 Michael McDonald is famous for hit songs What a Fool Believes, I Keep Forgettin’, On My Own, and many more.
Mother’s Day Music Festival Saturday, May 12th at 7pm Boardwalk Hall, Tickets start at $55. The Mother’s Day Music Festival is returning to Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, May 12th at 7pm for its 10th annual concert. This year concert features two iconic artists, Maxwell and Gladys Knight. This will mark the first time that they will be performing together on the Mother’s Day Music Festival. This concert will also feature one of the up and coming stars of the music industry, Vivian Green.
Community Events
EHT Book Sale Now – May 31st, 1 Swift Dr.Atlantic County Library’s Egg Harbor Township branch will hold a book sale during regular branch hours. Browse our wide selection early and often to find the hidden gems. The sale will run all month, and will be replenished regularly. All proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Library Foundation’s support of branch programming.
Classes in Art
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information. Come visit and see what we’re doing. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.
Knitting Club
Fridays from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to all ages. Beginner or experienced knitters are welcome to bring current or new projects. Share your talents with others, learn new stitches or work on your own project.
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
For ages 3-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Miss Debbie uses the latest books and some old favorites to help introduce vocabulary and reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.
Mother’s Day Jewelry Box
Saturday, May 12th from 1:30-3pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Decorate a beautiful mini-jewelry box for the mom in your life! This activity is open to ages 5-11, and registration is required.
Mother’s Day Crafternoon
Saturday, May 12th from 2-3pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
For kids ages 6-14. Come in for a Mother’s Day crafternoon and make a special craft or two for the mom in your life.
Culinary Club: Second Helpings
Saturday, May 12th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
This free club is suggested for ages 10-16, and phone registration is requested. Please advise library staff of any food allergies prior to registration. Learn how to make a refreshing spring treat in the remaining session. The meeting will cover basic cooking skills, and may require use of small knives. All club members will be responsible for cleanup. Please bring an apron. For the month of May, it’s make your own ice cream.
Toddler Social Hour
Monday, May 14th at 10am
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
For children ages 1-4. Bring your toddler to the library branch’s social hour to play, read and interact with others. Snacks will be provided. Please advice of any food allergies.
Gathering Wool
Tuesdays from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic County Library Ventnor welcomes all adults to join a quilting and knit- ting group that meets every Tuesday, May 1st-29th.The program is free and all levels of experience are welcome. Join the group to stitch, loop, craft and chat. Do you love to knit or crochet? Or would you like to learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more? You won’t find a cozier club anywhere!
Chess Club
Tuesday, May 15th from 4-7pm
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
All ages are invited to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess along with others.
Zumba Class
Tuesday, May 15th from 5:30-6:30pm
Lake Lenape East 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Get ready to party yourself into shape. These energizing, easy-to-follow, Latin dance moves will burn calories and get you into shape for Spring. This program is free. For more information, please call 609-625-1897.
Furry Buddies
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs, Freedom, Erin & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.
Security in the Digital World
Thursday, May 17th at 4pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Not sure how secure you are on the web? This presentation will give basic guidelines on internet safety and security. Focus on e-mail safety, social media and using public computers. Registration is required.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Whether you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needlecraft, all are welcome to learn and practice in this fun environment. Atlantic County Library’s Egg Harbor City branch invites all adults and teens to come join a dedicated crafting group that meets weekly.
Little Learners Craft Class
Friday, May 18th at 10am & 1pm
Warren Fox Nature Center 109 Route 50, Mays Landing
Open to 3-5 year old preschoolers accompanied by an adult. Transform everyday objects into works of art. Time permitting; children will have the opportunity to “show and tell.” Please specify morning (10am) or afternoon (1pm) session when registering. Please pre-register by calling the Nature Center office at 609-625-1897.
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, May 17th at 10am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Exercise at the library with local instructor Linda Schwartz. For adults and teens. This program is free, however registration is required.
Vietnam Vets Medallion Invitation
Saturday, May 17th at 11am
731 Great Creek Rd, Galloway
Cape Atlantic Marine Corps League invites all Vietnam Veterans to join with our Detachment in honoring all who have served and help with unveiling a medallion especially made for and dedicated to NAM Vets. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday Night at the Movies
Tuesday, May 22nd at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
All ages are welcome. This PG-rated animated movie features two orphans, one an aspiring dancer, the other an inventor, who flee to Paris in a bid to make their dreams a reality. Snacks will be served; please advise the library of any food allergies.
Yard Sales
Linwood City Yard Sale
Saturday, May 12th from 8am-4pm
Rain or shine. Listings are available at linwoodnj.org and linwoodcity.org under events.
