Events & Happenings
Second Chance Toys Collection
Now – May 31st
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
De-clutter your kids’ rooms and reduce the toys going to the landfill. Donate your toys to Customer Service. Plastic toys are preferred but books and puzzles will also be accepted. Please clean all toys with a simple wipe down and that all toys have functioning batteries. No plush toys will be accepted.
Global Impact Mission Classic Golf Tournament
Thursday, May 16th
Blue Heron Pines 550 Country Club Dr. Egg Harbor City
Attention golfers: spend a day at Blue Heron and raise money for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Entry fee includes lunch and registration, tee off ceremony, awards dinner, Chinese auction and more. For information, registration and sponsorship opportunities go to impactmissionclassic.com. For questions, contact Jim Didomencio at 609-338-8642 or e-mail jimmyd24@icloud.com.
Relay for Life
Friday, May 17th from 6pm-6am
Mainland Regional High School 1301 Oak Ave. Linwood
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community. Rallying the passion of 4 million people worldwide, Relay for Life events raise crucial funds that help fuel the mission of the American Cancer Society, an organization whose reach touches so many lives. Learn more at www.relayforlife.org/linwoodnj or e-mail monica.nammour@cancer.org.
New Jersey 10 Miler & 5k
Saturday, May 18th at 8am
Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
The New Jersey 10 Mile Run & 5k was created to support the community, and help a non-profit police organization during Police Week. This race will be the most scenic and most challenging 10 mile race around. Learn more and register at raceentry.com.
Run/Walk for the Animals 5K
Saturday, May 18th at 9am
Laguna Grill 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine
Celebrate the Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s 41st Anniversary and having responded to over 5,000 stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles. Registration is $30 now through May 17th. Day of registration is $35. Entry fee includes t-shirt, post race buffet and finisher’s celebration with awesome trophies for category winners. Learn more and sign up at www.mmsc.org.
Stop the Heroin Recovery Celebration & Memorial Walk
Saturday, May 18th from 10am-2pm
Kennedy Plaza Atlantic City Boardwalk
Life can be an uphill battle, especially for those suffering from addiction. Life is an adventure and it’s waiting, so let’s take the first step together. The event will include music, speakers, refreshments, raffles/prizes and vendors from all over the community. There is no registration fee required to participate. However, all donations are appreciated no matter how large or how small. Please visit www.stoptheheroin.org/register.html to register.
Cape Atlantic Rockhounds 2019 Show
Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 9am-5pm
2653 Cologne Ave. Mays Landing
Rocks, crystals, fossils, beads, gems, minerals, jewelry, lapidary and equipment. Free parking and admission. For more information, call Don Applegate at 609-748-3181.
Mayfest
Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 10am-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
There will be more than 100 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children’s activities, nonprofit organizations and live entertainment. Additional parking and free shuttles will run from 9:30am-5:30pm from Smithville Blvd. at the Smithville Square.
Forsythe Free Tram Tour
Saturday, May 18th at 1pm
Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge 800 Great Creek Rd. Oceanville
Friends of Forsythe will be offering a 90 minute guided tram tour Wildlife Drive. Please reserve your spot by calling 609-652-1665 during normal business hours. Donations accepted.
Together We Remember
Saturday, May 18th from 7pm-12am
Congregation Beth Israel 2501 Shore Rd. Northfield
Join us for a vigil of remembrance, hope and community as we build a global virtual memorial bearing witness to victims of violent hatred and genocide. The evening will include music and chorale interludes culminating in a candle lighting ceremony at 12am. togetherweremember.org
Patcong Creek Cleanup & Picnic
Sunday, May 19th from 9am-1pm
Meeting point for walkers and post-cleanup at 5001 Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township. Call 609-927-4108 for information.
Zumbini
Sunday, May 19th at 10:30am
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Zumbini is for kids aged 0-4 combining music, dance and educational tools. Enjoy non-stop bonding, learning and fun for mom or dad and baby. Sign up at zumbini.com.
Beef & Beer to support Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey
Sunday, May 19th from 2-6pm
Maynard’s Café 9306 Amherst Ave. Margate
Proceeds from this event will raise funds for the Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey program as well as to help offset the cost for our current titleholders to attend the National competition this July. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, contact Kathy Ford at 609-335-9376.
Senior Dancing Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments.. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studio
Friday, May 24th from 6-8pm
210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
May’s Fourth Friday celebrates our beautiful spring with a group exhibit entitled Songs of the Sky. The title was borrowed from one of America’s great photographers, Alfred Stieglitz, who came to New York in 1890 determined to prove that photography was a medium as capable of artistic expression as painting or sculpture. Our musical talent will be Tony Troy, originally from Liverpool and now residing in Linwood. For more information, call 609-504-5044 or visit www.nashvillenorthstudios.com.
Atlantic City Events
Styx
Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $79
Atlantic City Blackjacks
Saturday, May 18th at 7pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $10
Join the Atlantic City Blackjacks this Saturday as they face off against the Baltimore Brigade.
Collective Soul with Gin Blossoms
Saturday, May 25th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $54
Dave Attell & Jeff Ross
Saturday, May 25th at 8pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $49
The Australian Bee Gees Show
Saturday, May 25th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $35
Tropicana Fireworks
Saturdays at 10pm starting May 25th
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.
Community Events
Atlantic County Senior Citizens Art Show
Now – May 30th
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Professional and non-professional artists will compete in a variety of categories, including acrylic, craft, digital imagery, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, drawing/print, sculpture and watercolor. Winning entries will advance to the state competition. An awards ceremony will recognize all winners on Thursday, May 30th from 1-3pm. For more information, please visit https://www.atlantic-county.org/intergenerational-services/art-show.asp.
Stories, Stay & Play
Fridays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Suggested for ages 1 1/2 to 3. Support your child’s early literacy skills by joining Miss Bonnie and her crew to hear stories, sing songs & make a quick craft. Stay and play in the Brigantine branch kids’ room afterwards. Siblings welcome.
Checkmates Chess Club
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Art Appreciation
Saturday, May 18th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Learn about various artists and their works from the non-profit organization, Art Goes to School. They’ll be teaching us how to look at paintings.
Preschool Storytime
Monday, May 20th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Recommended for ages 3 ½-5. Registration requested. Join us for fun stories and a simple craft designed to develop early literacy skills.
Toddler Time: Spring Crafts
Monday, May 20th at 12pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Bring your toddler for an afternoon of snacks, learning through play and socialization as we celebrate spring. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County.
Young Numismatic Society
Monday, May 20th at 4pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 7 and older. Have an interest in coins, a love of history, or just want to start a new hobby? The Galloway Numismatic Society is interested in teaching the love of coins to kids who like to collect.
Gathering Wool
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Would you like to learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more?
Pizza and a Movie Night
Tuesday, May 21st at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Recommended for ages 4 and older. Join Somers Point Library for a screening of Rascal Rebel Rabbit (Peter Rabbit). Pizza will be served during the movie. Please advise of any food allergies.
Addressing Mental Health in Our Schools Conference
Wednesday, May 22nd from 9am-4pm
Palladium Ballroom at Caesars Atlantic City 2100 Pacific Ave.
Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District and Spread the Love Foundation present this event, which will include two speakers with backgrounds in youth trauma, adolescent mental health, high risk youth and crisis intervention. Participants may choose from four breakout sessions. The cost is $150 and includes breakfast and lunch. Register online at spreadthelovefoundation.com or e-mail megan.spreadthelove@gmail.com.
Welcome Warriors
Wednesdays at 6pm
Denny’s 242 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway
Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/family and more. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursday, May 23rd 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.
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.
