Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
Brigantine Community School Parking Lot Sheridan Pl. and Roosevelt Blvd.
Stop by Thursdays all summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. Face mask and coverings are recommended, 6ft social distancing, one way in and one way out shopping only, resist socializing and wash hands before and after market. For more information, please visit facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket.
Galloway Green Market
Thursdays from 4-7pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Stop by Thursdays all Summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. For more information, please visit facebook.com/gallowaygreenmarket.
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursdays from 8:30am-12pm
Steve & Cookies Parking Lot Amherst & Monroe Ave.
The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood. Farm tables are loaded with the region’s freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh roasted coffee, cheeses, seafood, spices, soaps, jelly, cut flowers and potted gardens. Local food artisans bring fresh bread, blueberry pie, prepared food and other goodies.
Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival
Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
63rd St. at Landis Ave.
Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival weekend will take place, but with modifications. The event this year will happen as a take out weekend. Please wear a mask upon arrival. Bring a minimum of family members to complete your orders and please leave when finished buying. Food trucks will be open Friday, June 26th & Saturday, June 27th from 12-8pm and Sunday, June 28th from 12-5pm. Please visit seaislecityfood.com for more details.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
For more information, please visit facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket.
Virtual
Music
Living Room Concert Series
Thursdays at 7pm
The Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance presents the Living Room Concert Series, an acoustic live stream jam with Mike Cicali and Friends, streaming live on Facebook every Thursday at facebook.com/abseconarts.
Broadway by Request: A Half Year’s Eve
Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm
Join the Shaken Not Stirred Players as they celebrate the half way point of 2020 with their popular Broadway by Request. All proceeds will benefit the Gateway Playhouse. The songs that receive the most donations will make up the program. Stay tuned to the Gateway Facebook page at facebook.com/gatewaybythebay for updates.
Art
Fourth Friday Virtual Art Tour
Friday, June 26th at 6pm
Nashville North Studios invites you to enter the “Secret Garden” group art exhibition in the main gallery and enjoy the solo exhibition of a regional favorite, Susan Irland. Entry to the studio will be available with reservation only and face masks on. Please call 609-504-5044 or visit nashvillenorthstudios.com for more details.
Patriotic Flower Wreath
Thursday, July 2nd at 3pm
We’re preparing for the 4th of July. Join New Day Family Success Center and learn how to show off your patriotic pride and celebrate the day. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required. Sign up today by visiting the New Day FSC Facebook page at facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Virtual 48 Blocks AC
Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th
Save the date. 48 Blocks AC is a celebration of artistic talents, creative, community, culture, and history of Atlantic City. Events will take place online August 7th – 9th. Visit atlanticcityartsfoundation.org for updates.
Cooking
Easy Fourth of July Desert
Friday, July 3rd at 4pm
Learn how to make adorable Fourth of July themed mini cheesecake treats that you and your family will love. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required. Sign up today by visiting the Inland Family Success Center Facebook page at facebook.com/Inlandeht.
Kids
Ocean City Library Summer Reading Challenge
The OCFPL Summer Reading Challenge with Beanstack is live. Register at oceancitylibrary.beanstack.org, log your reading, and start earning points you can use to win prizes.
Virtual Crafts with Rapunzel
Friday, June 26th at 11am
bowfishstudios.com
Join Bowfish Studios for virtual princess event: crafts with Rapunzel. You will need a printer or construction paper, coloring supplies (markers, crayons or pencils), tape or staples, and scissors (parental guidance required). This is a prepaid event. Sign up in advance for just $10 per household.
PJ Party with The Little Mermaid
Monday, June 29th at 7pm
bowfishstudios.com
Join Bowfish Studios for a virtual princess event: a PJ Party with The Little Mermaid. This is a prepaid event. Sign up in advance for just $10 per household. Bowfish Studios & Princess Party Playtime are both independently owned small businesses that have taken significant financial losses due to COVID-19. The small $10 entrance tickets allows us to continue to support our employees during this difficult time. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Fundraisers
St. Baldrick’s Day Fundraiser
Thursday, July 2nd at 6pm
Shave the Date. Join Josie Kelly’s Public House for their 2nd Annual St. Baldrick’s Day. This year’s event will be online only and will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help children battling cancer get access to better cures. Consider joining us while we shave at home or sponsor a brave shavee. Visit facebook.com/josiekellyspublichouse for more information.
Lectures and Workshops
Farming for the Future
Friday, June 26th at 3pm
Nestled on the south part of Stockton’s campus, the university maintains a large sustainable farm where faculty and students experiment with novel crops and growing techniques. Ron Hutchinson, associate professor of Biology, will be a guest for a tour of the farm. Visit facebook.com/stockton.nams for more details.
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, June 29th at 1pm
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and express 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 of limited beliefs. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Civil War Rivals: Lee vs. Grant Virtual Lecture Series
Wednesdays at 8pm
Join historian Jim Sagrave-Daly for an interactive discussion of Robert E. Lee & Ulysses S. Grant, including their backgrounds, relationships with key commanders and different leadership styles that led to epic battles between them during the Civil War. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
OC-UT Rotary Club Meeting
Thursday, July 2nd at 6:30pm
The Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township online program for Thursday, July 2nd presents Mary Conley, President of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Cape May County. To learn more about the Oc-UT Rotary Club, contact Rotary Club President Jim Chadwick at 609-827-4670 or visit ocutrotary.org to register.
DIY Container Garden
Tuesday, July 7th at 10:30am
Embrace your green thumb and join JFS’ Village by the Shore for an informative session on creating your own manageable container garden. You’ll learn how to grow and care for herbs and vegetables for display on your porch, deck or balcony. Please RSVP by July 1st by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.
The Positivity Project
Thursday, July 9th 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. Please RSVP by July 6th by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.
French via Zoom
Thursdays starting July 9th at 3pm
This course introduces the French language to adults, conducted in dual French and English by your instructor, Jaques Press, who is French-speaking. Class sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind. Techniques of this course include relying on words common to French and English, practicing conversations and selecting the right expressions for personal needs, such as travel, business, friendship and culture. Register today at stockton.edu/continuing-studies.
Musical Baseball Show with Howie Newman
Thursday, July 9th at 7pm
Performing a unique, interactive, and highly entertaining program, singer-songwriter (and former sportswriter) Howie Newman sings baseball songs, offers up Phillies baseball trivia, and tells stories about his days as a sportswriter on the baseball beat. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Fitness
Free Virtual Pilates for Kids Class
Saturdays at 10am
Join Downtown Pilates OCNJ for a 20 minute pilates workout for kids. Be ready to move, strengthen, stretch and have fun. Visit facebook.com/DowntownPilates to register.
Free Virtual Mat Class
Mondays at 9am
Join Downtown Pilates OCNJ every Monday morning for a free livestream mat pilates class. This class is open to all levels. Visit facebook.com/DowntownPilates to register.
Health and Wellness
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.
Grief and Loss Support Group
Mondays at 5pm
For those who have lost a loved one to addiction/substance abuse. Connect with others who have experienced a loss like your own. This is a program of the Mental Health Association of Atlan tic County. For questions or more information, please call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or visit mhaac.info.
POST Open Hours
Tuesdays at 10am
The POST Open Hours are available to anyone interested in receiving some one-on-one peer support today. You can register ahead by e-mailing George Stebbins at gstebbins@mhanj.org or dropping in at 929-205-6099 and using password 0651638. For more information, please visit mhaac.info.
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.
Mental Health Association Virtual Meetings
The Mental Health Association has moved all services to virtual for the health, afety and well-being of all. If you have questions or concerns (including help using Zoom or the conference calling feature), you can call 609-652-3800 or visit our website at mhaac.info.
