ACUA Food Drive
Our community is in need now more than ever. Because of COVID-related hardships, Atlantic County is on track to be the most food insecure county in New Jersey this year. You can help. You can support your neighbors in need by placing a bag of non-perishable food items out on the curb on your recycling day during the dates listed online at acua.com/fooddrive. Our recycling collections team will collect and deliver your donations to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Egg Harbor Township location, for distribution to community members in need.
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.
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.
Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue
Friday, November 27th from 2-5pm
Downtown Ocean City
Join Ocean City for downtown shopping along Asbury Avenue between 6th-14th Streets and free horse and carriage rides at 6th Street and Absury Avenue from Noon-3pm. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.
Sea Isle City Christmas Parade
Friday, November 27th at 7pm
Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Kick-off the Holiday Season with a socially-distant Christmas Parade along Landis Avenue. The parade will begin at 29th Street, continue south on Landis Avenue to 94th Street, then immediately return north on Landis Avenue to JFK Boulevard. Fire engines, costumed characters and Saint Nick on a holiday float will highlight the parade.
Misty Meadow Holiday Open House
Friday, November 27th from 5-7pm
Misty Meadow Farm 100 Dennisville Petersburg Rd. Woodbine
Stroll around Misty Meadow Farm and see their Christmas lights, while listening to the holiday music. Make sure to take a peek at their decorated barn, and cozy up by one of their campfires enjoying a hot chocolate or a s’more, both of which can be purchased at their store. Time to get in on the spirit of Happy Holidays. Stop in and shop in our store during the extended hours.
Shop Small Saturday in Margate
Saturday, November 28th
The Margate Business Association hosts Shop Small Saturday, a Margate local shopping extravaganza, featuring sales from our downtown businesses, contests and a visit from American Sign Language Santa. Mail your letter to Santa at his slotted mailbox in the foyer of Bocca. At 12pm, Santa will leave from the Margate Fire Station on Washington Ave. and will be escorted down Ventnor Ave. by the Margate City Fire Department and Margate City Police Department to Essex Ave. For more details, visit margatehasmore.com.
Small Business Vendor & Craft Fair
Saturday, November 28th from 9am-2pm
Jordan Road School Field 129 Jordan Rd. Somers Point
Somers Point Foundation for Education invites you to Shop till you Drop at their first annual Small Business Vendor and Craft Fair socially distanced on the Jordan Road School Field on Small Business Saturday. Shop Small. Shop Local.
Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 5th & Sunday, December 6th from 12-5pm
Bourre AC 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Asbury Park Bazaar is excited to announce the 1st Annual Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar 2020. Shop local and regional vendors selling handcrafted, vintage and perfect holiday gifts, enjoy sparkling lights, live music, food & libations, and beautiful holiday décor – all in a cozy outdoor atmosphere with plenty of space to social distance. Enjoy this unique shopping experience while enjoying delicious food and beverages and musical performances at the outdoor market that is always free of admission.
Josie Kelly’s Christmas Market
Saturday, December 5th from 2-5pm
908 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Join Josie Kelly’s for their Christmas Market and shop for gifts from local artists and merchants. Josie Kelly’s Food Truck will serve up holiday cheer with warm treats, hot cocoa and Irish coffee. Expect a visit from Santa. This event will follow social distancing guidelines and face coverings will be required. This event is first come, first served.
Porch Performances: A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 5th at 6pm
The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club hosts a Porch Performance of A Christmas Carol. Please follow COVID Guidelines and gather at 37 Somers Avenue for Act One. Following Act One, we’ll walk to three other porches in the Bayfront Historic District for the remaining acts. The evening will end at Gregory’s Restaurant, where light refreshments will be served outside.
Christmas on the Farm at Winding Creek Alpaca Farm
December 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th
1148 Somers Point Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Santa Claus is coming to town. Come visit for the farm this holiday season for photos opportunities around the farm and hand feed the alpacas. Bring a letter for Santa and place it in the mailbox for the North Pole. You will be able to visit Santa COVID style. Hand feed the alpacas. The mama and baby pen will be open for hand feeding if you wish. Take lots of fun photos at staged photo stations. Keep toasty with complimentary hot cocoa. To purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/windingcreekalpacas .
Quarantine Claus
Scullville Auxiliary will be selling 9 inch Christmas stockings full of holiday surprises customized by the Scullville Elves for your child. Stockings are $12 each. There are a limited amount of stockings and yours will not be reserved until payment is received. If you live in the Scullville area there is an option to have Santa deliver your stocking the weekend of December 18th. For those who do not live in the Scullville area, the pick up date will be December 18th from 5-7pm at the fire house on Somers Point Rd. Visit the event page at facebook.com/ScullvilleFireCo and click on the link to sign up.
Art
Monica Nask Art Exhibit (Virtual)
Now – November 30th
Visit Longport Public Library’s website to view artwork by this month’s featured artist, Monica Nask. This exhibit is only available online at longportpubliclibrary.org.
Kids
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.org or 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.
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.
Contemporary Art Class
Thursday, December 3rd at 2pm
Join Ocean City Free Public Library for a Contemporary Art Class, December 3rd & 10th. In this class, we will learn technology, identity, and performance, themes that are often used in the work of inventive and exciting living artists. We will discuss our reactions to different works of art, and learn the terminology associated with contemporary art. To register or learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Snowmen at Night StoryWalk
December 4th – January 31st
Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
You’re invited to Ocean City Public Library’s Storywalk. The pages of Snowmen at Night, written by Caralyn Buehner and illustrated by Mark Buehner, have been transformed into signs, allowing you to read the story while you walk through the park. Ater you read the story, find the winter-themed items in the park. Complete the scavenger hunt and a survey for your chance to win a special prize. For more information, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Lectures and Workshops
National Flossing Day: Dental Health Video
Friday, November 27th at 10am
Join Inland Family Success Center for an educational dental care video. 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 email inlandfsc@gmail.com.
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.
Virtual DIY Container Garden
Tuesday, December 1st at 10:30am
Embrace your green thumb and join JFS Village by the Shore for an informative session on creating your own winter indoor container garden. You’ll learn how to grow and care for all types of house plants. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by November 30th by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Virtual Professional Job Search Webinar
Tuesday, December 1st at 4pm
New to the online job search or looking to brush up on your skills? Not sure where to start with your interview prep, especially with everything moving online? Join Tutor.com for the second session in their FREE Professional Job Search webinar series, where you’ll learn how to give yourself an honest self-evaluation, avoid “job catfishing,” prepare for online vs. in-person interviews, keep an eye on your digital footprint, and more. Register online at facebook.com/atlanticlibrary and click on Events.
Virtual Clutter Buster
Wednesday, December 2nd at 10:30am
With de-cluttering, knowing where to start is often the hardest part. What should you keep or get rid of? Perhaps most difficult of all, what to do with all of the stuff your kids and grandchildren don’t want? Professional Organizer Charlotte Schultzman of All Moving Matters will help make sense of your space and provide tips for tackling and organizing the clutter. RSVP by November 30th by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Virtual Positivity Project
Thursday, December 3rd at 10:30am
Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Membership Director Tina Serota to discover ways to boost your wellness – mind, body and soul. Each month features a new topic including self-care, mindfulness gratitude, meditation, resiliency, and more. RSVP by November 30th by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Virtual Rotary Club of OC-UT Online Program
Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30pm
The Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township Online Program for this Thursday will be Jackie Meiluta, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) South Jersey. Organized in 2001, ViM operates two free clinics in South Jersey to serve the needs of the uninsured and underserved. To RSVP for this Rotary program, visit bit.ly/Rotary03DecVIM.
Virtual Greta Garbo: Silver Screen Legend
Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm
Greta Garbo .The name alone conjures Hollywood mystique at its highest. Join guest speaker Tom Celandine for a virtual discussion as we talk about Greta’s amazing but brief career as one of the silver screen’s greatest stars. Atendees are encouraged (but not required) to watch her films “Ninotchka” or “Grand Hotel” and to read about her ahead of time..To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Financial Workshop with Primerica
Friday, December 4th at 4pm
Please join this workshop and get some useful tips that will help you save money during these hard times. 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 email inlandfsc@gmail.com.
Virtual – Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, December 7th 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.
Virtual Healthy Soup Mug Treats
Tuesday, December 8th at 5pm
Need something to warm you up after shoveling the snow? Always busy running around and want a quick and easy snack? Are the kids at home for school and you want an easy lunch that they can make for themselves in the microwave? This event is for you. New Day Family Success Center will be hosting Health Soup Mug Treats. For more information, visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, December 15th at 6pm
OCFPL Virtual Book Club is back. Join the librarians for a fun discussion on this month’s book, How to Start a Fire by Lisa Lutz. A trio of former college friends reunite twenty years later to share the stories of their adventures , rivalries, secrets and losses while reevaluating the events of a single night that shaped all of them. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Trivia Night
Thursday, December 17th 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.
Tech
Virtual Tech Help
Friday, December 4th 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.
Virtual 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.
Virtual 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.
Virtual 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.
Virtual 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.
In-person 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.
Virtual Animal Position Yoga Video
Tuesday, December 1st at 5pm
Join New Day Family Success Center for a fun yoga event. We are going to meditate and do yoga but to include the whole family because the positions will include lots of fun animal poses. This will be a great way to relax before a busy holiday season. For more information, visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
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.
Virtual 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.
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, and connect with others who understand and engage in honest conversations about mental health. For more information, visit mhanj.org.
