Absecon Art in the Park
Saturday, October 17th from 10 am-4 pm
Heritage Park 500 Mill Rd. Absecon
Grab a lawn chair, bring your family and join the Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance for a day of art, music, and crafts in Heritage Park, featuring artisan crafters, fine art, art demonstrations, pumpkin painting, wrapped snacks, music by DJ Bill T, and more. The event is free to attend. CDC guidelines and NJ mandates are strictly applied. Masks are required. Visit abseconarts.com to learn more.
Holy Trinity Drive-Thru Festival
Saturday, October 17th from 11 am-7 pm & Sunday, October 18th from 12-6 pm
7004 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Did you miss the Gyros and Baklava at the traditional Greek Festival this summer? Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in EHT invites you to have some delicious Lamb and Chicken Gyros, Chicken Shish-kabob, Baklava, Cheese Pies, and Spinach Pies. Visit holytrinityeggharbor.com to learn more.
Farmers Markets
C.R.O.P.S. Market
Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm
Central Square Shopping Center, Linwood
The C.R.O.P.S. Market will feature local goods and produce with music and fun for everyone. All proceeds will go to support C.R.O.P.S., an NJ nonprofit, initiatives across Atlantic County including farmers’ markets, paid internships, community gardens, educational programs, and Seed Scholarships for those interested in creating their own start-up small business. If you’re interested in participating please send an email to cropsnj@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/cropsnj.
Upper Township Fall Marketplace
Sundays from 12-4 pm
Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy 100 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd. Petersburg
From now until November 8, join Misty Meadow every Sunday for farm tours, hayrides, food, fun, marketplace and so much more. Visit mistymeadowsheepdairy.com to learn more.
Art
Carole Couzens Art Exhibit (Virtual)
Now – October 31st
Visit Longport Public Library’s website to view artwork by this month’s featured artist, Carole Couzens. This exhibit is only available online at longportpubliclibrary.org.
Fall Paint Nite
Tuesday, October 20th at 5 pm
Inland Family Success Center is hosting a fall paint night video. This event is free and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information or to sign up, please email inlandfsc@gmail.com.
Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studios
Friday, October 23rd from 7-9 pm
210 New Rd Suite 8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for their Fourth Friday art reception. This month’s exhibit is Counter Culture & Barry Pisetzner with music by Dan Barry. Reservation and masks are required. To reserve your timed entry, please call 609-504-5044 or visit nashvillenorthstudios.com to learn more.
Kids
Virtual Preschool Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 am
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Preschool Storytime on Fridays. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Fridays from 6-8 pm
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for grades 6-8. For more information, email sara@oceancitylibrary.org or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Gruffalo StoryWalk
Saturday, October 17th from 10 am-1 pm
Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
You’re invited to the Ocean City Public Library’s StoryWalk Meet and Greet featuring Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo. Scan the QR codes placed in the park to register and participate. Please wear a mask, and follow social distancing guidelines. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Young Adult Digital Game Night
Saturdays from 7-8:30 pm
This event is for grades 8-12. For more information, email sara@oceancitylibrary.org or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Toddler Time on Tuesdays. Ages 2-3 are welcome. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Rhythm & Rhymes
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Rhythm & Rhymes for children ages birth to 2. on Wednesdays. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Online Kids Crafts at Longport Public Library
Wednesdays and Saturdays
2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport
Longport Public Library has a new, free kid’s craft kit available for pickup each Wednesday and Saturday. Craft kits are intended for ages 3-8 (some adult assistance may be required) and contain everything you need for a fun activity each week. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.
Young Adult Movie Streaming
Wednesdays at 4 pm
For more information, email sara@oceancitylibrary.org or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
DIY Candy Apple
Tuesday, October 27th at 2 pm
New Day Family Success Center will teach you what kind of candies work best to create candy apples. For more information, visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway.
Talewise presents “Mummy of Mystery Mansion”
Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 pm
Join the Ocean City Public Library for a Tuesday Night virtual children’s program “Mummy of Mystery Mansion.” Frankie and Casey visit their uncle for his annual Halloween party, only to find out that a creepy Mummy has been scaring everyone away. Along the way, you’ll explore some spooky and exciting science concepts about blackouts, mummification, and more. For more information or to register, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
National Cat Day Storytime
Thursday, October 29th at 10 am
Inland Family Success Center is hosting a story for National Cat Day. Join us as we celebrate with a fun reading of Yoko by Rosemary Wells. This event is of no cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information or to sign up, please email inlandfsc@gmail.com.
Lectures and Workshops
Virtual Creative Writing Workshops with Eva Feeley
Thursdays from 10:30 am-12 pm
Join creative non-fiction writer and memoirist, Eva Feeley, for a 4-week virtual writing workshop: “COVID-19: My Life Before, During and Beyond.” This workshop will focus on recording personal observations and experiences during the pandemic. Email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org to register for these workshops.
Virtual Trivia Night
Thursday, October 15th from 7-9 pm
Are you a Jeopardy fan? Random fact enthusiast? Come test your skills with six rounds of virtual Trivia hosted by the Ocean City Library via Zoom. Bring a team or make new friends (a maximum of 4 people per team). This trivia will be general knowledge, so anyone can be an expert. Registration is required, so please email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org.
Ocean City Library Virtual Fall Concert Series
Fridays at 7 pm
Ocean City Free Public Library presents the Fall 2020 Virtual Concert Series:
October 16th: Dr. David Podles
October 23rd: Package Goods Orchestra
October 30th: Nina Siniakova
All concerts are free and will be held virtually only. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot on Zoom and for more information on each concert, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Trivia at Longport Public Library
Monday, October 19th at 1 pm
2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport
Get your team together and test your knowledge with Longport Public Library. This is a free event but registration is required. The event will be held at the gazebo on the bay behind the Library/Borough Hall. Please bring your own seating. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org.
Sandy Pages Book Club
Monday, October 19th at 1 pm
2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport
Longport Public Library’s Sandy Pages Book Club has picked their fall 2020 reads. This month, the book club will be discussing The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. The event will be held virtually and at the gazebo. Gazebo registrations are limited and please bring your own seating. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held only virtually. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org.
Cooking Basics & Kitchen Hacks
Monday, October 19th at 6:30 pm
Joanne Kinsey of Rutgers will be presenting this virtual lecture, Cooking Basics & Kitchen Hacks. This session will cover basic cooking skills, equipment, and tips. This event will be held virtually and registration is required. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org.
Beginner American Sign Language Class
Mondays at 6:30 pm
During these classes, emphasis will be placed on developing communication skills using ASL. Interactive and extracurricular activities increase understanding of ASL and the deaf culture. These beginner ASL classes will be held virtually on Zoom for 10 weeks through November 23rd. Spaces are limited. To register, please email Julie Howard at jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org.
Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, October 20th at 6 pm
Join Ocean City Free Public Library for virtual discussions live online monthly. This month’s Book Club title is Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad & Criminal in 19th-Century New York by Stacy Horn. This book re-creates what daily life on the island was like, what politics shaped it, and what constituted therapy and charity in the nineteenth century. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
OC Reads: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
Wednesday, October 21st at 7 pm
OC Reads and The Ocean City Free Public Library invite you to this month’s Virtual OC Reads book selection, The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. This program will be held on Zoom and will be free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, October 26th from 1-3 pm
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. These workshops will teach how to grow your emotional resilience, feel more centered, engage your inner awareness and peace of mind, and shift out limiting beliefs. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
Family-Friendly Bingo Night
Tuesday, October 27th at 6 pm
Friends and family of all ages are invited to participate in Family-Friendly Bingo. Multiple rounds with different patterns and at least one winner each round. This is a free event but registration is required. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org.
Tech
Virtual Tech Help
Fridays from 11 am-12 pm
Struggling to download an app to your cell phones or tablets? Trying to figure out how to read ebooks on your Kindle? Longport Public Library Staff are excited to bring back Friday Tech Help. Registration is required. Help will be provided virtually via GoToMeeting. Visit longportpubliclibrary.org to request a 15-minute time slot. Please fill out the form completely and the staff will confirm your appointment via email.
Health and Wellness
Fall Yoga Session
Thursdays at 9:30 am
Join Longport Public Library for their 2020 Fall Yoga Session. Classes will be held each week at the Gazebo behind Borough Hall and Virtually from September 17th through December 17th. Spaces are limited and registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this event will only be held virtually. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.
Warriors Welcome Veterans Support Group
Thursdays at 5 pm
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County hosts a peer-run veteran’s support & discussion group every week on Zoom. This is a no-cost, judgment-free, veteran-facilitated zone with discussions on self-care and wellness, family and relationships, adjusting to civilian life and employment. For more information, contact Jaime Angelini at jangelini@mhaac.info or visit mhaac.info.
Mental Health Workshop by Horizon
Friday, October 16th at 10 am
Inland Family Success Center is hosting a virtual mental health workshop. This event is of no cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. For more information or to sign up, please email inlandfsc@gmail.com.
Lunch & Discuss
Fridays at 12 pm
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 2 pm
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.
Heartfulness Group Meditation
Fridays at 7:25 pm
Join Heartfulness every Friday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/MeditateSJ to learn more.
Teacher Talk: A Virtual Support Group for Teachers
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8-9 pm
New Jersey teachers are in this together. Join the Mental Health Association of New Jersey for a virtual group for teachers on Zoom. For questions, email sfisher@mhanj.org or visit mhanj.org.
Mind & Body Workshop
Wednesdays at 11 am
The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County hosts a weekly Zoom meeting for those living with a disability. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.
Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Workshop
Wednesdays from 1-3 pm
Are you or a loved one affected by Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, or other related conditions? Join JFS for a free, six-week Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) program. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead a healthier life. To register for this program, please contact Maggie Weaver, RN at 609-350-8937 or mweaver@jfsatlantic.org.
Rising Minds Virtual Meetings
Thursdays from 6-8 pm
The Mental Health Association presents a free peer-led support group run by and for 18-30-year-olds to share experiences, develop tools for self-care, connect with others who understand, and engage in honest conversations about mental health. For more information, visit mhaac.info or call 609-652-3800.
Mental Health Association Virtual Meetings
The Mental Health Association has moved all services to virtual for the health, safety, 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 this website: mhaac.info.
