Events & Happenings
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursday, August 30th from 8:30am – 12pm
Monroe & Amherst Avenues behind Steve & Cookie’s.
Galloway Green Market
Thursdays from 4-7pm
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Our Late Summer Market will offer the freshest produce, baked goods and natural products around – plus browse the fine products from a few select crafters. Opening Day on August 16th will also feature a Hybrid/Electric Car Owner’s Show.
Free Summer Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse
Thursday, August 30th 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
Thursday, August 30th 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. Rain day Friday. Don’t miss a screening of Beauty & the Beast this Thursday night.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Friday, August 31st 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.
Somers Point Beach Concert Series
Fridays from 7-9:30pm
This Friday, August 31st, it’s world renowned Bonerama with Dave Malone from The Radiators playing the best funk, New Orleans R&B, and Classic Rock n’ Roll. Don’t miss the final beach concert of the season on September 7th featuring the multi award winning, Grammy nominated father of Electric Zydeco, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band.
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturday, September 1st from 8am-12pm
15th Street and Revere Blvd. Brigantine
Atlantic City Farmers Market
Saturday, September 1st 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.
Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Saturday, September 1st at 7pm
Newport Avenue Beach
Join the city of Ventnor this summer for their Summer Beach Jam on the beautiful Newport Avenue beach. Don’t forget your blankets, beach chairs and boogaloo. Renowned Blues Guitarist Ruth Wyand will perform on the beach this Saturday, September 1st.
The Cowsills on the Somers Point Beach
Sunday, September 2nd from 7-9:30pm
This Sunday, the Somers Point Beach Concert Series will host a special Labor Day Weekend show featuring The Original Cowsills Family Band, performing their multi-million selling pop hits, with a classic pop tribute by Dr. Phil & The Heart Attacks.
Group Reiki Healing
Tuesdays at 10am
Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Every Tuesday at Enlightened Cafe come get your chakras aligned and those energy blocks flowing with a group reiki healing. We suggest a $15 donation for this class.
Green Thumb Garden Club September Meeting
Tuesday, September 4th at 6:45pm
Senior Citizen Center 22-98 S. Ambler Rd. Somers Point
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Tuesday to kickoff our 2018-2019 year. Join us as our new President, Sally Pietrofitta outlines club programs and beautification projects. Annual dues of $10 will be collected; new members are welcome. Please arrive at 6:45pm at the Senior Citizen Center at the corner of Ambler Road and Massachusetts Avenue in Somers Point. For more information, contact Sally at (609) 927-4147 after 5pm.
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. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Free Summer Concerts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Wednesday, September 5th at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza
Don’t miss four-time Grammy winning “Maestro” Taj Mahal, a living legend of World Music Caribbean & American Blues, with special guests Patty Blee and Ernie “T” Trionfo. There is limited seating, so bring your festival chairs and dancing shoes.
Be Well Connected Community Breakfast
Thursday, September 6th from 10am-12pm
Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point
Shore Physicians Group, in partnership with Shore Cancer Center, Advanced Shore Imaging, and Unidine, is hosting a free community breakfast to educate the public about cancer prevention and early detection. This event is part of Shore Physicians Group’s 2018 educational health series, “Be Well Connected.”
Guests will enjoy a continental breakfast and product giveaways in addition to presentations on cancer prevention and early detection, diet and nutrition and more. To RSVP, contact Kristine Negron at 609-653-3435 or knegron@shorephysiciansgroup.com.
Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival
Friday, September 7th – Sunday, September 9th
63rd Street at Landis Avenue
The 5th Annual Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival returns to Kix McNutley’s. This dog friendly event brings close to 20 food trucks, along with crafters and more, back to Sea Isle City. The festival will be held from 4-9pm, Saturday from 12-9pm and Sunday from 12-5pm. Pease visit https://www.seaislecityfood.com for more information.
Music & Fireworks in the Park
Friday, September 7th from 5-8:30pm
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
Join us at the Galloway Municipal Complex for a night of music, fireworks and fun! Enjoy live music by Hawkins Road from 5-7pm. A Spectacular Fireworks Display begins at dark. Don’t forget your chairs and blankets. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Contact Galloway Community Services at 609-241-0692 with any questions.
Dean Randazzo Cancer Fund 18 Annual Surf for a Cause
Saturday, September 8th at 7am
Decatur Avenue Beach, Margate
Everyone is pitching in to help Surf It Forward… the annual campaign to raise awareness and to help people with cancer. Registration is now open at https://thedrcf.org/events/surf-for-a-cause.
Somers Point Good Old Days Festival
Saturday, September 8th at 11am-6pm
JFK Park 24 Broadway
The Annual Somers Point Good Old Days Festival returns for its 41st year to say farewell to summer. There will be antique cars on display, carnival games, inflatables, a magician, pony rides, karate demonstrations, as well as K-9 demonstrations, over 20 vendors and community groups, food and treats including hot dogs and hamburgers fresh from the grill. Attendees will enjoy free live musical performances on two different stages throughout the day from noon – 6 p.m. The musical line-up will feature two local favorites, The Billy Walton Band and Hawkins Road.
For more information, please visit http://www.spgoodolddays.com.
“We are All Bozos on This Bus” Historic Bar Tour
Sunday, September 9th from 11:30a-1:30p
900 Shore Road Somers Point
The Somers Point Unique Experience Club is holding a historic bar tour of Somers Point on Sunday, September 9th. The bus will leave from Gregory’s (900 Shore Road) parking lot a 11 30 a.m. and will stop at various bars in Somers Point before getting back to Gregory’s around 1:30 p.m. Seating is very limited. Participants are asked to dress as clowns in keeping with the spirit of this adventure.
During this tour the history of tavern, tap rooms, saloons, restaurants, speakeasies and other watering holes will highlighted.
Cost is $20 of which $10 will be refunded the day of the trip. Reservations can be made by sending a check to The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club, PO Box 564, Somers Point, NJ 08244.
Remembering Jamie Foundation 18th Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 9th at 1pm
Mays Landing Golf and Country Club
Registration opens at 12pm; the tournament begins at 1pm. Entry fee is $90 per person and includes greens fee, cart, lunch, prizes, and dinner. For more information, please visit http://rememberingjamie.weebly.com.
Art Talk at Nashville North Studios
Wednesday, September 12th at 1pm
210 New Road #8 Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for an Art Talk with Judy Saylor Allison and Friends.
Second Friday at Noyes Art Garage
Friday, September 14th from 6-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
This month we will feature the live music of Cait Darcy and N.E. Hertzberg. They are Stockton Alumni duo who will be performing their own 100% original solo work, ranging from a folk-oriented style to experimental spoken word.
At Second Friday Receptions, we gather to celebrate the openings of our newest galleries and to spotlight guest artists and authors. Also enjoy: Live music, Wine tasting courtesy of South Jersey Wine Friends, and Refreshments. We look forward to seeing you here.
Smithville Fife & Drum
Sunday, September 16th at 1pm
Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd.
Enjoy a day of strolling the Village Greene and listening to the Smithville Fife & Drum Corp. starting at 1pm in front of Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light.
Upcoming Runs & Walks
Smithville Freedom Run
Saturday, September 8th at 9am
1 N. New York Rd. Galloway
Join us Saturday, September 8th in the Historic Towne of Smithville for a 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run to honor lives lost on September 11th, and to benefit Military, Veterans, and local First Responders. For more information or to register, please visit http://smithvillefreedomrun.com/.
Atlantic City Events
Professional Fighters League 7
Thursday, August 30th at 7pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Casino
Tickets start at $37
For more information about the PFL, the upcoming PFL 7 event at Ocean Resort Casino, and updated standings and stats, please visit www.pflmma.com. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling 800-745-3000.
Cassadee Pope
Friday, August 31st at 8pm
The Theater at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $20
Gabriel Iglesias
Friday, August 31st at 8pm
The Event Center at Borgata
Tickets start at $49
HQ2 Nightclub and Beachclub Labor Day Weekend
Friday, August 31st – Monday, September 3
Friday, August 31st: Klingande (HQ2 Nightclub)
Saturday, September 1st: Galantis (HQ2 Beachclub) and Robin Schulz (HQ2 Nightclub)
Sunday, September 2nd: W&W (HQ2 Beachclub) and Erick Morillo (HQ2 Nightclub)
Monday, September 3rd: Boris (HQ2 Beachclub)
Saturday, September 15th: Deadmau5 (HQ2 Beachclub)
Tickets for all performances are available via HQ2AC.com. For VIP inquiries, please email info@hq2ac.com or call 609.783.8001. Please note all HQ2 Beachclub events are rain or shine.
Neil Sedaka
Saturday, September 1st at 8pm
Superstar Theater at Resorts
Tickets start at $65
Miss America Preliminary Competitions
Wednesday, September 5th – Friday, September 7th at 7pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $23
Terry Fator
Friday, September 7th at 8pm
The Event Center at Borgata
Tickets start at $45
Alice Cooper
Saturday, September 8th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $65
2019 Miss America Competition
Sunday, September 9th at 8pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $23
2018 Atlantic City Seafood Festival
September 8th and 9th 11am-6pm
Bader Field
Seafood, music, craft beer, and family friendly activities
Tickets $10 For more information and scheduled event times visit www.acseafoodfest.com
Community Events
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.
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, September 1st at 10am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to adults. Registration required. Stretch at the library with instructor Linda Schwartz.
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.
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.
Facebook Basics
Tuesday, September 4th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Participants must have a Facebook account or create one before the day of class. (Library staff can assist with creating an account if needed.) Learn how to use Facebook to connect with family & friends, create photo albums & privacy.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, September 4th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs, Freedom, Erin & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.
Girls Book Club
Thursdays at 3:15pm
Otto Bruyns Public Library 241 W. Mill Rd. Northfield
Inviting all sassy, snack loving Middle School and older girls to join us. We do book talks, read short stories, poetry and articles throughout the school year. This group provides a space for positive support and encouragement academically and socially.
No Bake Cooking with Kids: Breakfast for Dinner
Thursday, September 6th at 5pm
New Day Family Success Center 622—624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Pancakes and Pajamas. Top pancakes with your favorite toppings and enjoy. For all ages. Call (609) 652-0230 to register.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults and teens. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needle craft this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcoming environment.
Tuesday Night at the Movies: A Wrinkle in Time
Tuesday, September 11th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to all. Snacks served. Please advise library staff of any food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Classes in Art
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center 6500 Atlantic Ave.
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.
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.
Trip to Vermont
October 7th – 10th
Enjoy a four day trip in White Water Junction, VT, with stops to New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, visits to the Norman Rockwell Museum, Hildene Estate Gardens, Flume Gorge, Historic Red Lion Inn and more. Bus trip, three night accommodation, breakfast and dinners included. The cost is $629 per person with double occupancy. For more information, please call Phyllis at (609)-425-9523.
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.
