Farmers Markets
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.
Ocean City Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 8am-1pm
Tabernacle Grounds 6th Street & Asbury Avenue
Every Wednesday through September 9th. Face covering required. Visit oceancityvacation.com for updates.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
For more information, please visit facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket.
Outdoor Entertainment
Margate Movies on the Beach
Thursdays at 7pm
Between Granville & Huntington Ave.
This Thursday, July 16th, enjoy a screening of Toy Story 4. Don’t miss Mama Mia Here We Go Again next Thursday, July 23rd. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Movies subject to change or cancellation. Visit margatehasmore.com for updates.
EHT Rhythm in the Park
Friday, July 17th from 7-9pm
Tone Canale Park
This week, enjoy live music from Swing that Cat, playing jump blues, swing and cabaret jazz. Visit facebook.com/EHTRecreation for updates.
Usual Suspects Live
Friday, July 17th at 8pm
Vagabond AC 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City
609-350-6721 vagabondac.com
EHT Under the Stars Movie Night
Saturday, July 18th at 8pm
Tone Canale Park
This Saturday night, catch a screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at Tone Canale Park. Visit facebook.com/EHTRecreation for updates.
Brandon Ireland Live
Saturday, July 18th at 8pm
EHT Vagabond 3016 Ocean Heights Ave. EHT
609-926-1863 vagabondkitchenandtap.com
Absecon Concerts in the Park
Sunday, July 19th at 7pm
Heritage Park
This week, enjoy live music from Juicy the Band, playing oldies, R&B and classic rock. Bring your own chair or blanket. All attendees must adhere to social distancing and the wearing of face coverings. The concession stand will not be open this year. Bring your own snack or beverage.
Either Way Duo
Wednesday, July 22nd from 6-9pm
Josie Kelly’s 908 Shore Rd.
609-904-6485 josiekellys.com
Virtual
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.
DIY Banana Ice Cream Event
Thursday, July 16th at 1pm
Looking for a healthy and delicious way to keep cool? Want a quick and easy snack the whole family can enjoy making together? This event is for you. You will learn how to make different flavors of wonderful Banana Ice Cream. 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.
Scavenger Hunt Fitness Live
Monday, July 20th at 3pm
New Day Family Success Center presents a live scavenger hunt live on Facebook. We will be sending you all over your house to take pictures to post in the comment section of the video. The first person to post the picture will earn a point, and the person with the most points will earn a gift card. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway for updates.
Games
Trivial Pursuit: Silver Screen Edition
Thursday, July 16th at 4pm
From Casablanca to Forrest Gump to Marilyn Monroe and Paul Newman, your knowledge of great Hollywood movies and actors/actresses will be tested while competing in teams with friends and neighbors. Please RSVP by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Art
Magic in Watercolor
Tuesday, July 28th from 10:30am-12pm
Join local artist Diane Hark as she guides you through the art of watercolors. Initial supplies including paint and watercolor cold press tablet will be provided to the first 11 registered participants. Attendees must supply their own paper towels and have access to a computer and printer. Please RSVP by July 21st 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.
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
Comfort Cuisine
Tuesday, July 21st at 10:30am
Join JFS as we share our favorite recipies and the memories they invoke. This month, we’ll focus on everyone’s summertime favorite, BBQ. Be sure to send a copy of your favorite BBQ or BBQ accompinament recipe to Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org. Don’t forget to include your special memory and keep an eye out for guest chefs. Please RSVP by July 15th by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872.
Regrow Your Veggies
Thursday, July 23rd at 4pm
Cooking healthier meals doesn’t have to be boring and time consuming. Spice up dinner by watching this easy-to-follow video to make your next dinner unforgettable. 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.
Lectures and Workshops
French via Zoom
Thursdays 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.
OC-UT Rotary Club Meeting
Thursday, July 16th at 6:30pm
The Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township online program for Thursday, July 16th presents George Morrison, ShelterBox Ambassador. 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.
“Gotcha!” Snapshots that Made History
Thursday, July 16th 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.
Taking the Lead on Lead
Friday, July 17th at 12pm
The Atlantic Cape May County Sustainable Jersey Hub, in comjunction with Sustainable Downbeach, will host an online event to educate the public about lead hazards, how to prevent lead exposure and local resources for education, testing and remediation. This information session will be led by Kelly McLaughlin, Rutgers Environmental Steward and Program Coordinator of the Southern Regional Lead and Healthy Homes Coalition. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Sign up today at bit.ly/LeadonLead17JulyWorkshop.
Hike NJ with PINES and Stockton NAMS
Friday, July 17th & 24th at 12pm
Join Jess, Education Coordinator at Whitesbog Preservation Trust, and Aaron, Associate Professor at Stockton University, for a two-part hike showcasing the amazingly varied natural beauty of New Jersey. Aaron and Jess will discuss the ecological communities found, and compare and contrast the differences found in each location. This Friday, join us for a hike around Brendan T Byrne State Forest. Watch live at facebook.com/stockton.nams.
OCFPL Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, July 20th at 6pm
Ocean City Free Public Library hosts monthly virtual book club. This month’s book is Annihillator by Jeff VanderMeer. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, July 23rd at 10:30am
Our world in 60 minutes. Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends 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 by the Shore Membership Director Tina Serota. Please RSVP by July 20th by calling 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, July 27th 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.
How To Use ReferenceUSA for Your Business
Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm
In this free webinar, you will learn how to access ReferenceUSA from your home or office, how to identify new sales prospects or parties of interest, create customized business & consumer marketing lists and much, much more. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Health and Wellness
Free Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse
Thursdays at 6pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Join Absecon Lighthouse for free yoga sponsored and instructed by The Leadership Studio of Atlantic City. Masks and social distancing are required. Please call 609-449-1360 or visit abseconlighthouse.org.
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.
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.
Heartfullness Group Meditation
Fridays at 7:25pm
Join Heartfullness every Friday 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.
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.
Restorative Yoga with Danielle Martin
Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Restorative yoga is a time that puts everything on pause; this is your reset button to get you out of your head and into the present moment. This class is designed to give you the space to release stress, anxiety and slow the active mind. This is an all levels class where you will be guided by meditation through gentle, restorative and yin poses. Visit facebook.com/daniellemartinhealthandwellness for more details.
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.
