Thursday, December 8th
Light Show on the Lake
Now – January 6th from 5:30-8:30pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
It’s the most magical time of year… the Light Show on the Lake is back at Historic Smithville. Watch as over 100 Christmas trees dance throughout Lake Meone to cheerful holiday tunes. For more information, visit historicsmithville.com.
Girls Night Out
6-9pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
There will be wine and cheese, raffles, discounts and other benefits for evening shopping. For more information, visit historicsmithville.com.
Friday, December 9th
Atlantic City Ballet: Nutcracker
Friday, December 9th 10:30am & 7pm and Saturday, December 10th 11am & 3pm
Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Ferris Dr. Galloway
Tickets on sale via the Stockton PAC box office and online at stockton.edu/pac. For more information, visit acballet.org.
Noyes Arts Garage Holiday Party
5-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University presents its annual Holiday Party, hosted by Shore Local’s own Raymond Tyler. It will be a festive evening of food, fun, live music, the opening reception for the Atlantic City Art Commission Open Winter Art Show, and more. Visit artsgarageac.com for more information.
Longport Tree and Menorah Lighting
6pm
Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join Longport at the gazebos behind Borough Hall for a special tree and menorah lighting. After the event, join in the commission chambers for a concert with light refreshments. Please call the library at (609) 487-7403 for more information.
The Christmas Extravaganza
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm
Margate Community Church 8900 Ventnor Ave. Margate
Full Moon Theatre Company presents The Christmas Extravaganza. Enjoy your favorite Christmas carols, featuring The Cygnus Arts Center Ballet, hosted by Scrooge. $25 regular admission, $20 for seniors, and $10 for children 12 and younger. Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite. Cash and check will be accepted for tickets at the door. For group sales, text 609-457-0903.
Jim Craine’s Swing into Christmas
8pm
Superstar Theater at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Don’t miss a night of merriment and songs of the season all performed by a lineup of Atlantic City’s greatest stars, featuring TV host and singer Michelle Dawn Mooney, Jim “The Singing Lifeguard” Craine & the Atlantic City Allstar Band, Betsy Daily and the Tony Grant Stars of Tomorrow Alumni Dancers, Atlantic City’s Songstress Suzie Neustadter & other surprise guests. Admission is free for everyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For more information, visit www.JimCraine.com.
Saturday, December 10th
Christmas at the Mansion
10am-5pm
Somers Mansion
Shore Local, in partnership with Patriots for the Somers Mansion, present the 2nd annual Christmas at the Mansion, a holiday extravaganza including over 25 local merchants, food trucks, live music by Beth Tinnon, Danny Eyer and the SSP’s, elves wrapping station, kids activities, and, of course, Santa. Guests will be able to tour the Somers Mansion, the oldest building in Atlantic County, throughout the day. This free community event culminates with a Tree Lighting at 5pm on the grounds of the beautiful and historic Somers Mansion. Learn more at shorelocalnews.com. Rescheduled from December 3rd.
Pet Photos with Santa
9am-1pm
Humane Society of Ocean City 1 Shelter Rd.
Make a “fur”ever holiday memory by stopping by the shelter and getting a picture of your best friend with Santa Paws. $10 per picture. Contact the HSOC Shelter at (609) 398-9500 for more details.
Reed’s Holiday Market
Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th from 10am-3pm
Reed’s Organic Farm 5075 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Horse & Carriage Rides in Ocean City
Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3pm
6th & Asbury Avenue
Enjoy Horse and Carriage Rides along Downtown Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Photos with Santa in Ocean City
Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3pm
Ocean City Music Pier Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk
Take your photo with Santa at the Music Pier. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
OCTC Presents Willy Wonka Jr.
Saturday, December 11th at 2pm & 7:30pm and Sunday, December 12th at 2pm
Ocean City Music Pier
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
South Jersey Wind Ensemble: Making Spirits Bright
3pm
Atlantic County Institute of Technology
See the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble like never before as they present their holiday program, Making Spirits Bright. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. For tickets and information, visit www.sjawe.com.
Magic Flowers
Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 12:30pm
Studio;Space 112 Woodland Ave. Somers Point
SPQR Stage Company proudly presents Magic Flowers, an award-winning one-act comedy written and directed by Bill Sterritt. Cash Only at the door. Advance tickets through Eventbrite. Information and reservations by calling 323-793-2153 or spqrstageco@aol.com.
World Cinema Saturday
4pm
Linwood Public Library 301 Davis Ave. Linwood
Join Linwood Public Library for World Cinema Saturday as they present a charming holiday film, an adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ classic poem about Christmastime in a small Welsh town. The movie will be shown downstairs in the library at 4pm and is free to attend.
Free Reels on Wheels in Upper Township
7pm
Amanda’s Field 1091 Route 50, Petersburg
Free movie event for the family featuring The Grinch who Stole Christmas. Gates will open at 6pm and the movie will start at 7pm. Registration is required. To register, please visit www.capeassist.org/events. For questions, please call (609) 522-5960 or email events@capeassist.org.
Charlie’s Ugly Sweater Party
9pm
Charlie’s Bar 800 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Join Charlie’s for an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. DJ Tommy T-Bone will grace his presence delivering all your favorite song requests. Prizes for the best sweater and worst sweater plus giveaways for everyone to enjoy.
Sunday, December 11th
Santa Hustle Atlantic City 5K, Half Marathon and Kid’s Dash
8am
Brighton Park
Come experience the magic of the Santa Hustle Atlantic City 5K. The Kids Dash begins at 7:30am, followed by the half marathon at 8am, and 5K at 8:30. Registration and additional details can be found at santahustle.com/atlantic-city.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
4pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. The play celebrates Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years all in one with breathtaking costumes, acts, music and singers for an unforgettable night. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster or the Ocean Casino Box Office.
An Evening with Deana Martin
8pm
Superstar Theatre at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Lucy the Elephant presents An Evening with Deana Martin and special guest Steven Maglio, accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra. The concert will benefit restoration of Lucy the Elephant, a National Historic Landmark. General and preferred tickets, including VIP tickets available through Ticketmaster and Resorts Box Office. To purchase booth seating or for more information, visit www.lucytheelephant.org.
Monday, December 12th
Classic Film Night at Ocean City Library
1-3:30pm
1735 Simpson Ave.
Join Ocean City Free Public Library for Classic Movie Night, presented by Wally Brown. This month’s feature is the Mamma Mia, released in 2008.
Tuesday, December 13th
Dance Society
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Enjoy an evening of social dancing and line dancing at the Fire Company Hall. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, contact Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619.
Wednesday, December 14th
JFS Holiday Social
4-6pm
Katz JCC Auditorium 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Guests will enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun with friends, family, and neighbors as they dance and sing-along to seasonal music by the live band, Even Betta. In addition, attendees will enjoy refreshments and a chance to win door prizes. Non-members: $5 per person. For reservations call 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org
Beatrice Arthur: Holi-Dame
7pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Calling all Golden Girls fans and Maude maniacs. Bea Arthur is back. Jason B. Schmidt, the world’s premier (and only) Bea Arthur impersonator, channels the famed Tony and Emmy-Award winning in his deadpan tribute. Learn more and purchase tickets at gatewaybythebay.org.
Thursday, December 15th
Red Cross Blood Drive
1-6pm
EHT Police Activities League 2542 Ridge Ave. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, please consider making a Power Red donation. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ehtpal to schedule an appointment.
Health and Wellness
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, December 12th at 7pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, December 21st at 2pm
Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. For more information call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
Wellness Groups
A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-day mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
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