Linwood CROPS Markets
Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Central Square 199 New Rd. Linwood
Open Saturdays through May 22nd. Learn more at facebook.com/cropsmarkets.
Scout Show at Village Greene
Saturday, May 8th from 10am-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Free outdoor expo showcasing scouting activities such as archery, map and compass, camping and pinewood derby. Families can meet scout units from the South Jersey area. Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing units are for boys and girls ages 6 to 20 years old. Families can see demonstrations, participate in scouting activities and register with a local scouting unit.
Martin Z. Mollusk Day
Saturday, May 8th at 11am
9th Street Beach, Ocean City
In Ocean City’s take on Groundhog Day, our crustacean mascot will seek his shadow to see if summer will come a week early.
Down on the Farm Springtime Market
Sundays from 12-4pm
Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy 100 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd. Petersburg
Misty Meadow’s Springtime Market is Open. Stop by on Sundays through May 16th for market vendors, farm tours, food, mini lamb camps, hayrides, petting zoo and more. Learn more at mistymeadowsheepdairy.com.
Modern Muscle Car Invasion
Saturday, May 8th from 12-5pm
Ocean City Boardwalk from 5th-14th Streets
Modern Muscle Cars will be displayed on the boardwalk between 12-5pm. For more information, visit modernmusclecarinvasion.com or email blinkerfluidproductions@gmail.com.
Senior Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 437 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Dancers and music lovers are invited to the Senior Dance Society this Tuesday. Enjoy a live musical duo, social dancing and line dancing. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Admission is $10. Open to singles and couples. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Sip. Savor. Support.
Wednesday, May 12th from 6-9pm
Vagabond 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City
Vagabond Kitchen and Tap House is hosting Sip. Savor. Support. to benefit Gilda’s Club South Jersey this Wednesday, May 12th at the Mile Stretch Beer Garden. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, great food and a fun silent auction. Wear casual attire. The cost is $55 per person or 2 for $100. Space is limited and all CDC guidelines, including masks and social distancing, will be followed. For tickets and information, visit gildasclubsouthjersey.org.
OC Rotary Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, May 14th from 10am-3pm
Ocean City Senior Center 1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City
For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 609-412-3459 or sign up online at www.RedCrossBlood.org with the sponsor code ocrotary.
4H Electronics Recycling Fundraiser
Saturday, May 15th from 9am-12pm
David C. Wood 4H Center 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
The Atlantic County 4H will accept electronics for recycling for a fundraiser. Accepted items include AC adapters, audio and video equipment, computer monitors, keyboards, mice and PC speakers and more. The electronics are recycled through a NJDEP-certified electronics recycler. Please contact 609-625-0056 or email ac4hfairgrounds@gmail.com for more information.
Free Rabies Clinic
Saturday, May 15th from 10am-12pm
Margate City Fire Department 1 S. Washington Ave.
There will be a free rabies clinic for Longport Residents on Saturday, May 15th. Residents will also be able to register their dogs at the clinic.
Skato with Kato
Saturday, May 15th at 4:30pm
Ocean City Skatepark
Join the Humane Society of Ocean City and Jilly’s for an all ages skate competition with a very special ALLskate performance by LNJ Sessions. ALLskate starts at 4:30pm. Competition begins at 5:30. $20 to enter. For more information, visit hsocnj.org.
Art
SatARTDays
Saturdays at 12pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
A new series of 6 free children’s art classes will take place every Saturday in the Spring of 2021 with a professional artist at the Noyes Arts Garage. Free art classes will begin April 3rd and run for 6 weeks until May 8th for Atlantic City residents. Seating is limited. Register online at artsgarageac.com.
Kids
The Bug Girl StoryWalk
Now – May 31st
Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
Learn the true story of The Bug Girl, written by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by Kerascoet while you walk through the park. Find the laminated bugs throughout the park for a chance to win a special prize. Stop by the Children’s Desk at the Ocean City Library between now and May 31st to receive a bug-themed craft kit. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Children’s Story Time
Tuesdays and 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 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.
Berries and You: Perfect Together (Virtual)
Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm
Join Longport Public Library for a seminar that explores the health benefits of berries with a focus on the berries of New Jersey. Tasting and a beautiful booklet of berry recipes included. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Crafting with Kite Paper (Virtual)
Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm
Learn how to make beautiful window stars with kite paper. Join Miss Taimi as she shows you how to make one of her favorite crafts (and shares a book or two). Because window stars are created with specific folds, this craft is best suited for children 7 and older. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Outdoor Family-Friendly Bingo
Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30pm
Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join Longport Public Library for a few rounds of a family-friendly bingo game night. Each winner will receive a prize. The event will be held in the gazebos behind Borough Hall. Registration is required. Please call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Lectures and Workshops
Virtual Resume Workshops
Tuesdays through May
Calling all high school students: join Longport Public Library for their newest program, Resume Workshops. Whether you’re just creating your resume or already have some experience, spend 15 minutes (virtually) 1-on-1 with an experienced recruiter and fine-tune your resume to stand out for the summer. Registration is required. Visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Mother’s Day Manicure Event
Friday, May 7th from 11:30am-3pm
New Day FSC 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
New Day Family Success Center will have paraffin wax & manicure kits for you to spend some time with you or bonding with a person of your choice. Registration on Eventbrite or by phone is required. Please call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway for more information.
OC-UT Rotary Virtual Meeting
Thursday, May 13th at 6:30pm
The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township online program for Thursday, May 13th will be Madhuri Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Southern NJ Chapter for the American Red Cross NJ Region and Laura Bishop, Board member with the American Red Cross of Southern New Jersey. For more information, visit ocutrotary.org.
Ocean City Library Virtual Lecture Series: Home Downsizing
Thursday, May 13th at 7pm
We hear it every day. “My Children Don’t Want It. What Can I Do?” And it’s happening all over America. In this session, Mike Ivankovich will give you 15 Tips & Strategies designed not only to deal with your “Stuff,” but hopefully help you make some good money when selling it. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Sandy Pages Virtual Book Club: “The Dress Shop on King Street”
Monday, May 17th at 1pm
Sandy Pages Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark. This is a free event open to anyone who has read the month’s discussion title, but registration is required. The event will be held virtually via GoToMeeting and in-person in Longport Branch Council Chambers. Copies of this material are available to Longport Public Library patrons. Please call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register.
Virtual Garden Talk: All About Tomatoes
Monday, May 17th at 6pm
Join Belinda Chester, Master Gardener Program Coordinator at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County, for a virtual garden talk. We’ll talk about selecting, growing and troubleshooting tomatoes. Register at acua.com/EventItem.aspx?id=7016.
OCFPL Virtual Book Club
Wednesday, May 19th at 6pm
Join the librarians for a fun discussion of this month’s book, The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo. To register for book club meetings, 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.
UTBA Virtual Professional Development Workshop
Thursday, May 13th at 12pm
Cyber attacks are a growing and constant concern for small businesses. This workshop will highlight the ongoing threats for computer systems and how to mitigate the risks for your business and yourself. For more information and additional information, visit the UTBA Eventbrite page at upper-twp-business-association.eventbrite.com.
Health and Wellness
Virtual Yoga Session
Thursdays at 9:30am
Registration is now open for Longport Public Library’s 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.
Rising Minds Virtual Meetings
Thursdays at 6pm
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. To receive a link by email and join our virtual meeting, contact btrendler@mhanj.org or join via zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID: 971 713 914, Password 503416 Visit mhanj.org for more information.
Men’s Wellness Virtual Group
Thursday, May 6th at 6pm
This online group meets online via Zoom or by call-in at 6pm on the first and third Thursday of each month. Topics vary, but may include setting personal goals, substance use, anger management, and coping strategies for better health, family/relationships. To receive a link, email bhuff@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 or join via zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID: 879 7103 8031, Password 847497 Visit mhanj.org for more information.
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.
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.
Virtual Meditation
Sundays at 7:15pm
The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County presents a guided, calming meditation or breathing exercise. To receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org or call 609-652-3800 ext. 318 or join via zoom.us/join. Meeting ID: 849 3665 7008, Password 184661.
Virtual Healthy Homes Workshop
Monday, May 11th at 4pm
We have been spending more times at home than any other you. Do you wonder if there are harmful chemicals in your home? Do you want to know a way to clean using no chemicals? Join New Day FSC as Kelly McLaughlin from SNJPC answers these questions and more. Pre-registration is required. Please email newdaygalloway@gmail.com for more information.
Virtual Coping Skills
Tuesdays at 1pm
Participants discover and practice coping skills through journaling, self-care, and other common avenues of wellness. To receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org or call 609-652-3800 or join via zoom.us/join. Meeting ID: 841 2648 1496, Password 958411.
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.
Depression and Anxiety Virtual Groups
Wednesdays at 6pm & Thursdays at 10:30am
This peer-led group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery as well as discussion of experiences, relationships and other related topics. This is a program of the Mental Health Association. To receive a link by email for the Thursday group, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info. The call-in number for the Wednesday group is 609-241-9388, then type in ID 149330.
Outdoor Beginner’s Yoga
Sunday, May 17th at 3pm
Inland FSC 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join Inland FSC for a relaxing outdoor yoga session led by yoga instructor, Yogini Samuel. Relieve stress and stretch your muscles following beginner level yoga exercises. Pre-registration is required. Please email inlandfsc@gmail.com for more information.
Atlantic-Cape May RTC Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, May 19th at 9am
The Atlantic-Cape May Regional Tobacco Collective will hold a virtual Spring meeting via Zoom. Find out how you can promote tobacco-free prevention and education strategies to impact the well-being and health of all community members. Learn more at tobaccofreenj.com.
