EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Ranch Hope Fundraiser
Thursday, July 12th from 5-8pm
Wendy’s 6041 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
A percentage of the proceeds collected during this event will benefit Ranch Hope. For further information, please visit www.ranchhope.org. This fundraiser is being sponsored by Ranch Hope Auxiliary #13, Egg Harbor Township.
Free Summer Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse
Thursdays at 6:30pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Free Yoga instructed by The Leadership Studio will be held every Thursday this summer at 6:30pm. Bring your own mat & a friend.
Thrilling Thursdays Moonlight Movies
Thursdays at 8:30pm
Huntington Avenue Beach behind Margate Library
Every Thursday in July and August, families can enjoy Free Beach Days; no beach tags required, plus Free Moonlight Movies featuring the newest releases. Fun pre-movie activities begin at 8pm.
July 12th: The Greatest Showman (PG)
July 19: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13)
July 26: Coco (PG)
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am – 12pm
Atlantic and Newport Avenues across from Ventnor Library
Jersey Fresh Produce, flowers, herbs, baked goods, beverages, hand-crafts, meats, fish, pasta, specialty foods, and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket.
Smithville Car Cruise
Friday, June 13th from 5-8pm
Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd.
See cars from the days gone by or bring your vintage ride to show off. Free admission.
Somers Point Beach Concert Series
Fridays from 7-9:30pm
The Somers Point Beach Concert Series continues on July 13th with Grammy Nominated, Multi-Award winning Swamp Boogie Piano Queen, Marcia Ball. On July 20th, don’t miss The Devon Allman Project, a living legacy in southern rock and blues, with The Billy Walton Band.
Rhythm in the Park
Fridays from 7-9pm
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park off Dogwood Avenue
The Rhythm in the Park 2018 Summer Concert Series continues on July 13th with Duck & Cover, playing popular hits of the 60s and 70s. On July 20th, Big Daddy Duo hits the stage.
Somers Point Garden Tour
Saturday, July 14th
Grab a friend and come to the Green Thumb Garden Club’s “Down to Earth” Garden tour in Somers Point on Saturday, July 14th from 10am to 3pm, rain or shine. Tickets are $10, and are now available at Carol’s Beauty Shop at Groveland and Shore Road, or Lang’s Garden Mart, 2020 West Avenue in Linwood. Tickets will also be sold at the Somers Mansion on the day of the tour.
Gilda’s Club Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, July 14th
Lake Lenape, Mays Landing
Please join Gilda’s Club on July 14th for their 3rd Annual Gilda’s Club South Jersey Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lenape. Proceeds from the event will benefit Gilda’s Club of South Jersey. Absolutely no experience is needed to participate.
Dragon Boating is easy to learn, extremely safe, and an activity where men and women compete side by side towards the same goal. Regardless how old, young, big or little: once a paddler is in stroke, they are contributing to their team! Add the outdoors, the water, the visual spectacle of dragon boating and you get a perfect activity for corporate team building or a school outing.
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
15th Street and Revere Blvd. Brigantine
Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Saturday, July 14th at 7pm
Newport Avenue Beach
Join the city of Ventnor this summer for their Summer Beach Jam on the beautiful Newport Avenue beach. Concerts will be held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. On Saturday, July 14th, Dead Reckoning performs on the beach. And on July 28th, don’t miss The Burnsiders.
Concerts at Excursion Park
Saturdays at 7:30pm
JFK Park & Pleasure Ave. Sea Isle City
This Saturday, July 14th, check out Doug Brewin performing a tribute to Alan Jackson. On July 21st, don’t miss The Rat Pack Tribute Show.
Easy Like Sunday Yoga
Sundays at 10am
Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Come out to the Enlightened Cafe every Sunday morning at 10am to manifest and get your Spiritual Sunday on with Ashley Gordon. This is a donation-based class and our volunteers appreciate anything you can offer.
Absecon Concerts in the Park
Sundays at 7pm
Heritage Park
On Sunday, July 15th, don’t miss Juicy the Band as they play all of your favorite oldies and R&B classics. Lighthouse 8 will rock the stage on July 22nd.
Food will be available at the concession stands. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Fun, friends and free admission.
Storytime in the Park
Tuesdays from 11am-12pm
JFK Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
Join Mission Point every Tuesday in July for storytime in the park. Each week we will have a guest storyteller, games, and crafts. Bring your lunch to enjoy in the park with friends before heading home. Fun for all ages.
Wacky Wednesdays at Absecon Lighthouse
Wednesdays from 11am-3pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
The annual Free Wacky Wednesdays program kicks off on July 11th for children ages 12 and younger. Must be accompanied by an adult. Each themed program includes crafts and activities, theme related movies & coloring pages. On July 11th, learn about The Salty Sea, and on July 18th, it’s Pirates, Mermaids & Fairy Tales.
Designer Handbag Bingo
Wednesday, July 18th from 6:30-8:30pm
Beth Israel 2501 Shore Rd. Northfield
Admission is $35 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City and Beth Israel.
Free Summer Concerts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Wednesdays at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza
This Wednesday, July 18th, don’t miss Jamaican reggae icons Third World. On July 25th, The Weight, tribute to The Band, perform.
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursdays from 8:30am – 12pm
Monroe & Amherst Avenues behind Steve & Cookie’s
Mountain Waves Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 20th from 6-9pm
Ventnor Ski Beach
10 Free Concerts on Ski Beach every other Friday, May 25th – Sept. 28th. Mountain Waves will headline each show with opening acts including the Washups, Gutter Drunk, Ocean Heights, Alula and More. Genres include Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Surf Rock, and some Hip-Hop. Food will be available for sale by Greens and Grains.
Atlantic City Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8:30am-1pm
Bartram Ave. & the Boardwalk
The market will be open for the summer season from now until September 9th. Returning vendors include Ladle of Luv homemade soups, Busy Bees’ local honey, Monteleone Farm’s fresh produce and vegetables, and Magilla Gorilla Sweet Treats. Sponsors are welcome; e-mail eastcoastrs56@gmail.com for more information.
Autism Gives Back Car Wash
Saturday, July 21st from 10am-1pm
Brigantine Community Center 265 42nd Street
Young adults with autism will be volunteering to wash cars at the Brigantine Community Center. All proceeds will benefit the South Jersey Cancer Fund. Please stop and support SJCF so they can continue to help cancer patients and their families. Suggested donation is $5.
Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1
Tuesdays from 7:30-10:30pm
455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Meet some new friends and enjoy light refreshments. Social dancing, line dancing and dance mixers. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Military Reenactment
Saturday, July 28th at 10am
6647 West Jersey Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
A military timeline of wars will be reenacted on the grounds of the Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society on Saturday, July 28th. Flag raising at 10am with events planned throughout the afternoon. Food, music, artillery demonstrations and veterans sharing stories on the USO stage. For questions, please call 609-813-2002, or visit Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society on Facebook.
Upcoming Runs & Walks
Sandy Sprint Sea Isle 5K Run & Walk
Saturday, July 21st at 8:30am
JFK Blvd. & Promenade
Hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. All funds raised will support the Ovarian Cancer Dream Team and our Ovarian Cancer Research Grant Program.
To register or for more information, please visit http://www.sandyovarian.org/.
Atlantic City Events
Florida Georgia Line
Friday, July 13th & Saturday, July 14th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $89
Yes
Saturday, July 14th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $60
Brad Garrett
Sunday, July 14th at 8pm
Superstar Theater at Resorts
Tickets start at $55
Gin Blossoms
Saturday, July 21st at 7pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $35
Human Nature
Saturday, July 21st at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $39
Demi Lovato
Thursday, July 26th at 7pm
Atlantic City Beach
Tickets start at $49
Community Events
Classes in Art
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information. Come visit and see what we’re doing. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.
Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program Registration
Now – August 11th
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. South
Register in person at the Brigantine branch for this season’s Summer Reading Program. Kids and teens ages 3-18 are welcome to take part in this year’s theme: “Libraries Rock!” Come pick up your reading log and read for fun prizes all summer or for just a short time. Saturday, August 11th is the last day to turn in your reading logs for prizes.
Knitting Club
Fridays from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to all ages. Beginner or experienced knitters are welcome to bring current or new projects. Share your talents with others, learn new stitches or work on your own project.
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, July 14th at 10am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
The program is free, however registration is required. Exercise at the library with local instructor Linda Schwartz.
Veterans BBQ
Saturday, July 14th from 12-2pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Celebrating Veterans. Bring your family and friends. Please call 609-569-0376 for reservations.
Checkmates Chess Club
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.
Toddler Social Hour
Monday, July 16th at 10am
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
For children ages 1-4. Bring your toddler to the library social hour to play, read, and interact with others. Snacks will also be provided. Please advise of any food allergies.
Midday Monday Movie Madness
Mondays at 12pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
For kids ages 6-16. Enjoy a different children’s film every Monday. Light refreshments provided. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
The Funny Farm at the Library
Tuesday, July 17th from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
For all ages. This free event features author and animal activist Laurie Zaleski, owner of the Funny Farm Rescue in Mays Landing. Registration for this program is requested. Meet the animal residents of the Funny Farm and enjoy a reading from the book Farley The Funny Farm Dog.
Tot Tales
Wednesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
For ages 1-4. Come enjoy stories, songs, snacks and an easy craft. Siblings are always welcome to attend. Please advise of any food allergies.
Pajama-Rama Storytime
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. South
For children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult. Wear your pajamas and join Miss Bonnie to make a craft, and explore fun with reading, instruments, movement, and sounds with the following themes:
July 18th: Strike Up the Band
July 25th: We’ve Got the Rhythm
August 1st: Loud and Quiet
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursday, July 19th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Whether you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needlecraft, all are welcome to learn and practice in this fun environment. Atlantic County Library’s Egg Harbor City branch invites all adults and teens to come join a dedicated crafting group that meets weekly.
Colorful Straw Pan Flutes
Wednesday, July 25th from 1:30-3pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
This activity is open to ages 7-12, and registration is required. Tap your inner Zamfir and make a cool, colorful pan flute out of straws. Don’t know who Zamfir is? Register for this event and find out.
Trips
Trip to Israel
September 30th – October 9th
The Brigantine Community Education Recreation will be hosting a trip to Israel, beginning in Tel Aviv, with stops in Nazareth, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Jaffa, Latrun, and more. Rates start at $4,295 for double occupancy, $4,277 triple occupancy and $5,783 for single occupancy which includes eight night’s accommodations and 14 meals. For more information, please call 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
Rhode Island Trip
October 22nd – 25th
The Brigantine Community Education Recreation will be hosting a trip to Newport, Rhode Island from October 22nd – 25th. Rates start at $750. For more information, please call 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
JCC Trip to Israel
November 29th – December 9th
The Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center will be hosting a trip to Israel for Hanukkah. The trip begins with a two night stay in Tel Aviv where you will tour city sights, the Mediterranean coast, and nearby city of Jaffa. The trip concludes with a five night stay in Jerusalem. Here, you will visit the Western Wall, The Israel Museum, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, The Jewish and Christian Quarter and more. One day trip to The Dead Sea will also be included. Round-trip airfare from New York, nine nights’ accommodations and some meals included. Prices are $3,600 for double occupancy, $4,350 for single occupancy. For more information, contact Josh Cutler at 609-822-1167 or jcutler@jccatlantic.org.
Trip to South Africa
March 11th – 19th, 2019
The Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center are hosting a trip to South Africa. Here, you will visit the coastal city of Cape Town and tour Kruger National Park. Price is $3,600 per person. Round trip airfare from New York, accommodations, daily meals, and safari included. For more information, call 609-822-1167 ext. 138 or travel@jccatlantic.org.
