Multi Day Events
Ocean City Sports Memorabilia Show
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Purchase sports memorabilia and sports cards from various vendors and participate in meet and greets and Q&A sessions with Eagles Super Bowl Champion Cam Jurgens and past Eagles Super Bowl Champion Brent Celek. Visit www.oceancityvacation.com for more information.
Discount Days in Ocean City
Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk and Asbury Ave., Sixth-14th streets
Select city businesses will be offering special discounts on selected items throughout the weekend. Visit www.oceancityvacation.com for more information.
Phases of the Moon Unity Festival
Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27
Phases of the Moon Retreat Center, 4 Kingsway Road, Egg Harbor Township
Enjoy a weekend of music, art, yoga and community. This gathering invites participants to explore mind, body and spirit healing through over 20 workshops, including meditation, breathwork, ecstatic dance, astrology and more. Evening will feature live music, silent disco and talks around the campfire. This is a donation-based event, with a portion of proceeds supporting community projects. Learn more at phasesofthemoon unity www.festival.eventbrite.com .
Thursday, April 24
OC-UT Rotary Club Program
5:30 p.m.
Point Diner 8 MacArthur Blvd., Somers Point
Ralph Cooper, chairman of the Upper Township Sustainable Jersey Green Team Division, will be guest speaker for this week’s Rotary Club meeting. Guests, perspective members and the general public are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.ocutRotary.com
Friday, April 25
Arbor Day Celebration
3-6 p.m.
Peace Pilgrim Park, 500 London Ave. Egg Harbor City
Join Sustainable EHC in a community celebration. Learn about tree care, energy saving opportunities and take home a caliper tree, Northern red oak and flowering dogwood saplings to plant in your yard. Food trucks will be on site.
Earth Day at Historic Smithville
4-7 p.m.
615 E. Moss Mill Road Smithville
Go Green Galloway will host a special Earth Day Green Market along the Village Greene this Friday. The market will feature native plants, local honey, baked goods, crafters and more. Plus, appearances by the Native Plant Society, Jersey Friendly Yards and Swap Shop. Visit www.historicsmithville.com for more information.
Pints for Paws
5-9 p.m.
Ludlam Island Brewery, 2051 Dennisville-Petersburg Road, Woodbine
Join the Humane Society of Ocean City for a night of suds benefiting good buds. Proceeds from every pint will benefit shelter animals in need.
Saturday, April 26
Spring into Bargains
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Holy Trinity Church, 2998 Bay Ave. Ocean City
Browse for unique finds at this outdoor sale. Slightly-used clothing, attic treasures, trinkets, jewelry, electronics, toys and more will be available for purchase.
Interactive Kids 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
9:30 a.m.
Estell Manor Park, 109 Route 50
Interactive Kids is hosting its first annual 5K-Run and 1-Mile Walk this Saturday. In honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, proceeds will benefit The Arc of Atlantic County, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in our community. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Visit www.ikconnections.com and click on Events to learn more.
Somers Point Bayfest
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bay Avenue
Somers Point’s largest outdoor festival is back. Over 100 vendors will line the street for a full day of fun and entertainment. Enjoy delicious food, crafters, live music and activities for all ages. Visit www.facebook.com/SPNJBayfest for more information.
Smithville Art Walk
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
615 E. Moss Mill Road, Smithville
Hosted by the Underground shop, this event welcomes more than 75 local artists to the Village Greene. There will be a wide array of art on display and artists selling their works. All genres will be represented. Rain date: April 27. Visit www.smithvilleartwalk.com for updates or to learn more.
Cape May County Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cape May County Park and Zoo, 707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House
Enjoy a day of fun and learning for the entire family. The event will have hands-on educational exhibits, children’s amusements, live entertainment, a variety of environmental eco-shops and a scavenger hunt. The theme for this year’s event is “Seas the Moment” Protect Our Waters. Visit www.cmczoo.com for more information.
EHT Purple Heart Way Dedication
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, 2153 Ocean Heights Ave.
Join Egg Harbor Township for a special event in dedication of the Marco Polo Smigliani Purple Heart Way. In the event of rain, the program will be moved to the EHT Community Center on English Creek Ave. Light refreshments will follow the program at the Community Center.
Tropicana Spring Fever Festival
12 p.m.
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Shake off the winter blues and join Tropicana in a celebration of spring. The event, held at The Quarter, will include exclusive deals, giveaways and a fashion show featuring the season’s hottest styles.
Sunday, April 27
Run Wild 5K at Cape May County Zoo
8 a.m.
707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House
Run Wild and bid the animals good morning this Sunday. This 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will take participants around the world-famous Zoo. Check-in and Registration opens at 6:30. The 5K will begin promptly after 8 a.m. followed by kids races at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Cape May County organizations. Visit www.cmczoo.com to sign up or learn more.
Mosaic 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
9 a.m.
Stockton University Atlantic City Campus, 58 Albany Ave.
Join the 15th Annual Mosaic Run and Walk in support of Alzheimer’s and dementia services in our community. Run the boards and go the extra mile for local patients and families. Race day registration opens at 7:15 a.m. The race will start and finish on the Boardwalk at Albany Ave. For more information, please visit www.seashoregardens.org .
ACUA Earth Day Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ACUA Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road Egg Harbor Township
Enjoy a day of activities on the grounds of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority. Highlights will include facility tours, exhibits, giveaways, photos with ACUA mascot Supercan, 4-H petting zoo, recycled fashion show and book readings, along with workshops, food, entertainment and more. View the complete schedule online at www.acua.com .
Monday, April 28
Tom Angello’s All-Star Jazz Series
7 p.m.
Gregory’s, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point
Join the South Jersey Jazz Society for an evening of live jazz music, featuring Tom Angello on the drums, trumpet by Bob Ferguson, Michael Pedicin on tenor sax, Jason Long on the piano and bass by Doug Mapp. Admission is $20 and $15 for Jazz Society members.
Tuesday, April 29
Shore Medical Sensory Care Presentation
6 p.m.
Ocean City Library Lecture Hall, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join the Ocean City Library, Community Wellness Alliance and Shore Medical Center for a program to inform the public about improving emergency and outpatient care for individuals with special needs. Learn about Shore’s sensory-friendly care program in the Adult Emergency Department, a new outpatient lab designed for a calm testing environment, and support for children with autism and sensory processing challenges.
Senior Dance Society
7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. No. 1, 447 Bethel Road
Enjoy an evening of dancing with live musical duos every Tuesday. Activities include social dancing, line dancing, dance mixers and more. For more information, contact Sharon at kookiecar@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, April 30
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6-8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
The Pinochle Club gathers every Wednesday night throughout the year to play. All are welcome to join.
Thursday, May 1
A Conversation about the EHT Outlying Schools and School District
7 p.m.
EHT Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
Retired teacher and traveling principal Lou Della Barca will lead a discussion of memories for those who attended or worked in the schools. The discussion will also include a short film about the history of the EHT schools. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students; free admission for Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society members. Hosted by the GEHTHS.
Bus Trips
Scott Arboretum and Phillips Mushroom Farm
May 20, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Join The Little Gardens Club for a day trip to Scott Arboretum and Phillips Mushroom Farm in Chester County, Pa. The bus will depart from Harbor Square Shopping Center, next to Boscov’s, in Egg Harbor Township. Cost is $82 per person. Space is limited. For more information, contact Karen at 609-501-5257, or Deb at 856-285-4876.
Longwood Gardens & Brandywine Art Museum
June 14, 8 a.m.
The Ocean City Arts Center will host a bus trip to two exciting points of interest in Chester County, Pa. Explore Longwood Gardens, with over 1,100 acres of meadows, gardens and woodlands and a 4-acre historic conservatory. The Brandywine Art Museum is home to a distinguished collection of twentieth-century American art house in a renovated nineteenth century mill. Cost is $112 per person and includes all admissions. Call 609-399-7628 to reserve your seat.
Health and Wellness
MHA Atlantic Family
Meetings
Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at 609-652-3800, ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
Monday Meditation and Stretching
Mondays, 11:30 a.m.
Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Galloway
The Atlantic County Wellness Center provides a weekly 15-20-minute meditation, follow-up discussion and light stretch on Mondays. Newcomers and people with all levels of experience in meditation are welcome. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Depression and Anxiety Group
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
This weekly in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness and recovery. Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience. No cost to participate. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Too Much Stuff
Saturday, May 3, 12 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
This twice monthly group is offered to individuals who live with clutter challenges. Strategies, education, support, goal-setting and other related topics will be covered. No cost to participate. Meetings offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Family Support and Connection Meeting
Monday, May 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road Somers Point
Open to family members, caregivers and loved ones 18+. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experiences and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. Visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125 for more information.
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