Bowls of Hope Soup Fundraiser (Online)
Now – March 31st
Atlantic Christian School has extended the sale of their Bowls of Hope Super Soup Coupon Card through March 31st. Purchase a Super Soup Coupon Card and enjoy Free Soup from 15 local restaurants with a minimum purchase. The cost is $20 per card and each card will be valid through May 31st. Proceeds benefit Atlantic Christian School and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Southern Branch. Learn more at acseht.org/bohcard.
Earth Day 2021 Virtual Poster Contest
Now – April 2nd
The Margate Business Association and Sustainable Margate are teaming up to present Earth Day 2021 Virtual Poster Contest to raise awareness of the importance of a health ecosystem. Children and adults are invited to participate. Poster focal points should reflect environmental and marine awareness within our seaside community. Submit a photo of your drawing by April 2nd to info@margatehasmore.com. Include the artists name, age and email address. All photos of the posters submitted will be posted on the Margate Business Association website margatehasmore.com and social media pages.k
Cruise: An Artistic Drive Thru Experience
Now – Monday, April 5th
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
The Noyes Arts Garage hosts Cruise: An Artistic Drive Thru Experience 2021. This drive thru is a safe and unique way to enjoy professional art instillations, Broadway singers performing live, musicians, school children’s art, drive through thousands of bubbles, and dance in your seats to this musically entertaining event. A portion of the ticket sales go to schools, art programs, artists, Broadway performers and organizations to help the community for you to truly support to arts. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit cruisethruevents.com.
Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studio
Friday, March 26th from 7-9pm
210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for their Fourth Friday opening exhibit, “Embracing Differences” – From Van Gogh to Pollock, featuring solo art from Tim Faherty and Jason Antonelli. Reservations and masks are required. The exhibit will be on display until April 14th. For more information, call 609-504-5044 or visit nashvillenorthstudios.com.
Helicopter Egg Drop at Fusion Church
Saturday, March 27th at 10am
710 New Hampshire Ave. Somers Point & 6300 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
This year, Fusion Kidz is hosting the most exciting, safe, secure, and socially-distanced helicopter drop in the Northeast. Join Fusion Church with your whole family, as children ages 3-10 get the opportunity to engage in activities, games, have the chance to win raffle prizes… and at 10am, watch a helicopter drop thousands of egg out of the sky for the kiddos to redeem for candy and special prizes. Registration is required and attendance is limited. Register at fusionchurch.cc/eggdrop.
Ocean City Great Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27th & April 3rd from 1-4pm
Ocean City Boardwalk between 6th – 14th Streets
Stop by participating stores between 1-4pm (while supplies last) along the entire boardwalk to get your eggs. Call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or visit oceancityvacation.com for more information.
Police Unity Tour Fundraiser
Sunday, March 27th from 4-7pm
Surf Dog Bar and Grill 1562 Dehirsch Ave. Woodbine
Chapter II Team: Bayside Foundation is hosting their Police Unity Tour Fundraiser. Come support those who sacrifice their lives to keep you and your family safe. Ticket includes spring salad, hot roast beef sliders, mac & cheese, wings, Pepsi products, beer and dessert. Cash bar is also available. Entertainment, Chinese auction and door prizes. Ticket price is $30 which includes one sheet of auction tickets. For more information, contact Fred Schalek at 609-425-6160.
Steel Pier Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3rd from 11am-12:30pm
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Enjoy a great morning with the family at Steel Pier’s Annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Bring your smiles for picture taking opportunities. Children 12 years old and under that purchase a breakfast will receive a Free Ride Wristband valid all day. Tickets are available now. Learn more at steelpier.com.
Light Up the Fight Luminaria Drive-Thru
Saturday, April 17th from 7-8:30pm
Tony Canale Training Center 5033 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township
The community is invited to “Light Up the Fight!,” a drive-thru Luminaria event on Saturday, April 17th (rain date: April 18th) in Egg Harbor Township. The event is organized by Relay for Life of Linwood, a program of the American Cancer Society. It is a free event; donations to the American Cancer Society will be accepted. Luminaria bags may be purchased in advanced of the event and will be included in the display. Cost is $10 each and may be purchased online at http://www.relayforlife.org/LinwoodNJ and scroll to “Luminaria.” For questions or more information, email Monica.Nammours@cancer.org.
Art
Tighe Middle School Art Exhibit (Virtual)
Now – April 30th
Visit the Longport Public Library’s website during the months of March and April to view this month’s featured local artists featuring Tight Middle School students. To learn more, visit longportpubliclibrary.org/art-gallery.
Kids
“Be Kind” StoryWalk
Now – April 10th
Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
You’re invited to the Ocean City Public Library’s “Be Kind” StoryWalk. February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day, and we’re celebrating with a Be Kind StoryWalk. The pages of the book, written by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Jen Hill, have been transformed into signs in Lake Memorial Park. Read while you walk, find the kindness hearts in the park, and complete a survey for a chance to win a special prize. Masks and social distancing guidelines required. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Children’s Story Time
Saturdays at 11am
Tune in to hear prerecorded Story Times. Crafts can be picked up at the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield’s circulation desk for the *almost* full experience. Watch online at facebook.com/nflibrary.
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.
Virtual Rhythm & Rhymes
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Virtual story time for children ages birth to 2. All story times will be held virtually on Zoom. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Toddler Time: Bunny Craft Take & Make
Thursday, April 1st at 1pm
Join New Day Family Success Center for a fun craft and learn about this time of the year. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Registration on Eventbrite or by phone is required. Please call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway for more information.
Lectures and Workshops
Virtual Author Talk: Catherine Ryan Hyde
Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:30pm
Join Longport Public Library for a discussion with Catherine Ryan Hyde, author of Have You Seen Luis Velez? There will be a Q&A at the end of the event. This is a free event but registration is required. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, March 25th at 10:30am
Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends and neighbors spanning “both sides of the aisle and the middle.” Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by JFS Village Membership Director Tina Serota and JCC Program Director Josh Cutler. RSVP by March 22nd. For more information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609-287-8872, tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.
Ocean City Library Virtual Lecture Series: Baseball in the American Culture Presented by Evan Weiner
Thursday, March 25th at 7pm
Baseball has been embedded in the American culture since the end of the Civil War. There have been poems, songs, comedy routines, movies, TV shows and books with baseball themes. Baseball cards also were a big part of the culture. Join Evan Weiner, former radio announcer and podcast host, to learn more about Baseball in the American Culture. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Trivia
Saturday, March 27th at 2pm
Get your team together and test your knowledge with Longport Public Library. This is a free virtual event but registration is required. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Mindful Ways Virtual Workshop with Kate Lutz
Monday, March 29th from 1-3pm
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. Workshops include gratitude sharing, meditations, a discussion topic, and access to practical wellness tools. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Ocean City History – Virtual Trivia Night
Wednesday, March 31st at 7pm
From the boardwalk and beaches to City Hall and Hollywood stars, come test your knowledge of America’s Greatest Family Resort with 6 rounds of Virtual Trivia. This event is being co-hosted by the Ocean City Free Public Library and the Ocean City Historical Museum via Zoom. Registration is required, so please email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org to register. If playing with a group in your home, only one person from your team needs to register (maximum of 4 players per team). Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams. Spots are limited.
Ocean City Library Virtual Lecture Series: Presidential Wit & Humor
Thursday, April 1st at 7pm
Humor and laughter are vital but often overlooked elements of a robust democracy. In commemoration of April Fool’s Day, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly to discuss how presidential jokes, pranks and humor have evolved from America’s founding to today. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Tech
Virtual Tech Help
Fridays from 11am-12pm
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.
Tech Drop-In
Wednesday, March 31st from 3:30-6pm
Got a tech issue? Setting up a new device? Interested in accessing Digital Library materials? Let Ocean City Library help. Their reference librarian Kyle can assist with one-on-one instruction. Registration is required. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org/events/tech-drop.
Health and Wellness
Virtual Winter Yoga Session
Thursdays at 9:30am
Registration is now open for Longport Public Library’s winter yoga session. Virtual classes are held each week through May 27th. Registration is required and spots are limited. 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Warriors Welcome Online 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 Tai Chi/Qigong
Fridays at 11am
Tai Chi/Qigong Class participants will learn the ancient mind, body, spirit practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. These gentle practices help relieve stress, improve balance and flexibility and enhance the immune system. Class is open to adults at all fitness levels. No experience required. Visit acfpl.org to register.
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. For more information, please visit mhaac.info or dial-in at 609-241-9388 and use the Conference ID: 149330.
Free Rabies Clinic
Sunday, March 27th from 9am-12pm
Weymouth Public Works Garage 12th & Pennsylvania Ave. Dorothy
Weymouth Township is hosting a free rabies clinic. Face masks and social distancing required. You can purchase a dog license while at the clinic. $10 spay/neuter; $15 non-spay/neuter. Exact change or checks are preferred. Maximum of 1 person per animal. Please have animals on leash or in carrier. For more information, contact the Clerk’s Office at 609-476-2633 ext. 102.
Free Community Yoga Class
Saturdays at 10am
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join the Noyes Arts Garage and the Leadership Studio for free yoga in the art gallery. Classes are every Saturday. Masks are required and please bring your own yoga mat. Parking is $4 in the Wave Garage. Sign up online at leadershipstudioac.com/class-schedule.
Stress Management Online Workshop
Monday, March 29th at 11:30am
This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required. Please email inlandfsc@gmail.com for more information.
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.
Nurses’s Roundtable: I’m Vaccinated. Now What?
Wednesday, April 7th at 10:30am
Did you receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but now you have questions about what to do next? Join JFS Nurse Educator Lori Pasahow and Village Membership Director Tina Serota for a lively and informative discussion to safely move out of isolation and back into the world. Topics include: When is it okay to have family dinners inside? Can I safely travel for vacation? We’ll provide a framework for living safely while navigating a world that is not yet COVID free. RSVP by April 1st. For more information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609-287-8872, tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.
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