May 5th
DRCF Golf for a Cause
1:30pm
Harbor Pines Golf Club, Egg Harbor Township
Registration is open for the 2022 Golf for a Cause. Check-in opens at Noon. Light lunch served at 12:30pm. 1:30 Shotgun. Awards and Buffet dinner at 6pm. All money raised goes directly to individuals in our community battling cancer. Secure your spot at www.thedrcf.org.
OCFPL Annual Author’s High Tea
2pm
Flanders Hotel 719 E. 11th St. Ocean City
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announce the Annual Author’s High Tea featuring the local author of Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime, Jim Plousis, former Cape May County Sheriff and U.S. Marshall. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are $40. For questions, call Debbie at 609-602-9450. Information is available at friendsvolunteersocfpl.com.
May 6th
Martin Z. Mollusk Day
11am. 9th Street Beach, Ocean City
Find out if summer is coming early according to Ocean City’s most famous crab. 11am at the 9th Street Beach.
HSOC Presents Grateful Pets V featuring Dead Reckoning
6-9pm
Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company Station 2 20 W. New Jersey Ave.
Join the Humane Society of Ocean City for three hours of Grateful Dead music that is sure to scratch any itch for a great night of music, food, friends and fun. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Included in the price is food buffet and cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City.
May 7th
Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk
8:30am
Boardwalk at Tropicana Atlantic City
It’s not just an event, it’s a celebration of survivors. Lace up to beat breast cancer & pancreatic cancer. Register online at shirleymaemichaeljrace.com
St. Peter’s UMW Annual Flower, Vegetable and Plant Sale
8:30am-12pm
Corner of Central Ave. & 8th St. Ocean City
Flowers, Vegetables and Plants will be for sale, benefiting St. Peter’s UMW Projects. Plants provided by Galloway Nursery.
EHT Spring Craft Show
9am-3pm
EHT Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
Save the Date. EHT Recreation will be hosting its Second Annual Spring Craft Show. For more information, visit www.ehtrec.com.
Ocean City Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
9am-5pm
Downtown Asbury Avenue and Boardwalk between 6th – 14th Streets
For more information, call 1-800-BEACHNJ.
Ventnor Block Party
10am-4pm
Ventnor Avenue between Troy and Portland Ave.
The annual event will feature crafters, food trucks, a beer garden, live music and games.
Smithville Scout Show
10am-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
A unique display of Scouting traditions, games, and outdoor programs. This free outdoor event will consist of live demonstrations and exhibits conducted by Scouts of all ages. Rain date May 8th.
Absecon Lighthouse Spring Festival
12-6pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Inlet Community Partners Presents the Absecon Lighthouse Spring Festival, a fundraiser for “Abby” The Lighthouse. Enjoy over 40 vendors, live music, workshops, awareness alley, yoga, sound bath, meditation, drum circle, and mindful kids corner. Pack a picnic & stay for the day. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Rain date May 8.
Modern Muscle Car Invasion
12-5pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Modern Muscle Cars will be displayed on the boardwalk between 5th-14th Streets. For more information, visit modernmusclecarinvasion.com or email blinkerfluidproductions@gmail.com.
Atlantic City Arts Foundation Art Show
2-8pm
Bally’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Arts Foundation joins Bally’s Atlantic City for an art show on Saturday, May 7. View some of the best local art at this Pop-Up Art Gallery featuring location artists.
May 10th
The Village Movie Society
10:30am
Join theater teacher and coach Louise Marshall Hacker and Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie, Loving, a true story about an interracial couple’s journey after being legally barred from their home state of Virginia. Watch ahead of time from the comfort of home then be prepared to share your thoughts. The film is available on Netflix. RSVP by May 6 by contacting 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.
Senior Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Enjoy live musical duos, social dancing, some line dances, dance mixers and light snacks. $10 per person. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
May 13th
Faith Baptist Church 2022 Women’s Conference
Friday, May 13th – Saturday, May 14th
Faith Baptist Church 829 Tilton Rd. Pleasantville
The 2022 Women’s Conference will be held May 13-May 14. Registration is now open for $35 and attendees can register in the vestibule of the church or online at https://www.fbc829.org/
Memoir Workshop
10:30am-12pm
Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history and ancestry at a Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Processor of Creative Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. You need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by May 10 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number will be e-mailed or provided to you.
Smithville Car Cruise
5-8pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out. A car cruise at Historic Smithville is simply a great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge, you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car.
Relay for Life of Linwood
6pm-6am
Mainland Regional High School 1301 Oak Ave. Linwood
Relay for Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. For more than 36 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving changes. At Relay for Life you’ll find community members taking turns walking around a track lined with luminaria bags.
May 14th
Ocean City Spring Block Party
9am-5pm
Downtown Asbury Avenue
Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BEACHNJ.
Smithville Mayfest
Saturday, May 14th & Sunday, May 15th from 10am-5pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Mayfest at Historic Smithville offers an abundance of family fun. There will be more than 100 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children’s activities, nonprofit organizations, and live entertainment. Free Shuttle runs from 9:30am-5:30pm each day. The shuttle departs from the Smithville Shopping Square located on Smithville Blvd.
Ladies High Tea benefiting Angels in Motion
11am-1:30pm
Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point
The first annual Ladies High Tea will be held this weekend, benefiting Angels in Motion. The organization works tirelessly at their mission of kindness, providing weekly outreach blessing & hygiene bags, meals, clothing, transportation to treatment services, sober living assistance, and consistent love and support of our communities most vulnerable populations. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. For information on sponsorships, contact Lisa Bee at (609) 204-1170.
May 15th
OCNJ Triathlon/Duathlon
6-9am
1/4-mile Pool Swim, 2M Run/16M Bike/2M Run. Plus a kids course 1/8 mile swim, 1m run/8m bike/1m run. Pool swim starts 6am-8am. Run/Bike/Run starts at 9am. www.ocnj.us/race-events.
Ocean City Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
9am-5pm
Downtown Asbury Avenue and Boardwalk between 6th – 14th Streets
For more information, call 1-800-BEACHNJ.
May 17th
Comfort Cooking: Healthy & Delicious
10:30am
Join Bernadette Getzler as she takes you on a food journey using fresh ingredients. Learn to cook Memorial Day recipes in new and inventive ways with healthier options. RSVP by May 12 by contacting 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.
May 18th
The Positivity Project: Evening Retreat
10:30am
Explore positivity during challenging times with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota. You’ll discover ways to boost your wellness – mind, body and soul. RSVP by May 12 by contacting 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.
“Two for the Road” w/ Eddie Bruce & Dean Schneider
7pm
Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
The South Jersey Jazz Society will host “Two for the Road” featuring music of Mancini, Mercer and more. Eddie’s critically acclaimed salutes to Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra have sold out venues of every size. Schneider is one of the most sought-after pianists, arrangers, and musical directors on the east coast, with a career spanning over 40 years. Seating is limited. Call 609=927-6665 for reservations.
May 19th
JFS & JCC Tournament Fore Charity
9am-2pm
Harbor Pines Golf Club 500 St. Andrews Dr. Egg Harbor Township
This joint partnership between JFS and JCC supports essential programs and services for children, families and senior. Golfers can look forward to fun contests, food and drink stations throughout the course, and prizes. For more information, visit jfsatlantic.org.
Coffee Klatch: Hybrid
10:30am
Your world in 60 minutes. Join for a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, thre arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person or from home via Zoom. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
May 21st
Somers Point City Wide Yard Sale
9am-3pm
If you are interested in taking part in the city wide yard sale, please email Recreation Director Doug Shallcross by May 11th at dshallcross@spgov.org.
Hamilton Township Green Fair
10am-2pm
Oakcrest High School 1824 Dr. Dennis Forman Dr., Mays Landing
This outdoor, family friendly expo will feature over 50 local, green vendors and exhibitors; seafood and plant-based food sales, demos on reducing your carbon footprint, recycling of all sorts, live performances, kids activities, multiple animal groups and more. become a vendor/exhibitor or volunteer for the event, please email sustainable.hamilton.greenteam@gmail.com.
Health and Wellness
Online Depression and Anxiety Group
Thursdays at 10:30am & Wednesdays at 7pm
These peer-led groups are offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery. Members discuss experiences, relationships, and other related topics. Interested participants can join by Zoom or a call-in option. A daytime group meets at 10:30am on Thursdays; the evening group meets Wednesdays at 7pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County/United by Wellness. To join, call 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Mindfulness for Balance and Peace held by Linda Schwartz
Tuesdays from 12-1:30pm
Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township
The class practices have a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction focus. Reduce stress, release old habits that no longer serve you, improve your mental clarity and performance. Call 609-646-0793 to register.
Connection and Family Support Group Meetings Live
Monday, May 9th at 7pm
United Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for Atlantic and Cape May Counties, is returning to In Person Support Groups. NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register for all support groups please visit namiacm.org.
Balance and Body Image
Tuesday at 7pm
This is a peer-led support group for adults living with or recovering from disordered eating. Participants find support from peers, learn about healthy coping skills to aid recovery, and work together to improve self-worth ad self-esteem. Participants can join by call-in or online. The group meets at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. To receive information on how to participate via phone or link, phone 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@gmail.com. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County/United by Wellness.
Wisdom Circle held by Linda Schwartz
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm
Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township
Tried meditation, but got frustrated? No worries. Haven’t found a practice that works for you? We will practice and explore various types of mindfulness practices and meditations to find what suits you best. Learn to live with a sense of connection, clarity and purpose, even when you feel stressed, vulnerable, and insecure. Call 609-646-0793 to register.
ZOOM Family Support Group
Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm
NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register for all support groups please visit namiacm.org. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation,
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