FOURTH FRIDAY AT NASHVILLE NORTH STUDIO
Friday, September 27th from 6-8pm
210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for their Fourth Friday Art & Music Reception, featuring their group exhibit Paris Affair and the solo exhibit of Somers Point resident Kathleen Arleth. This month long exhibit will highlight artistry that is both beautiful and thought provoking. Bring your beret and be ready to enjoy French tunes by Master Musician Tony DeLuca.
PLEIN AIR IN ATLANTIC COUNTY PARKS
Saturday, September 28th from 8am-6:30pm
109 Route 50, Mays Landing
Calling all artists. Come out and draw outside in one of the Parks and create Plein Air art. Submissions will be exhibited in our 3rd Annual Exhibit at Atlantic Cape Art Gallery and awards will be given. Entry fee is $20 for up to two pieces. Children ages 7-12 are also invited to attend a workshop to learn how to paint Plein Air and create their own 8×10 matted paintings at 10am; fee is $15. Rain date is Sunday, September 29th. Visit atlantic-county.org/parks for more information.
GALLOWAY COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday, September 28th from 8am-2pm
Rain date is Sunday, September 29th. View the yard sale map at bit.ly/2MiTXr0.
SMITHVILLE ITALIAN FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 28th from 10am-5pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Join Historic Smithville for this year’s Italian Festival, featuring live music and entertainment, fine New Jersey wine tastings, great food and desserts, artisan vendors, Bocce Ball, Italian classic cars and fun activities for the children. Rain date is Sunday, September 29th.
UPPER TOWNSHIP PUMPKIN CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 28th from 10am-4pm
Amanda’s Field Petersburg
This all-inclusive Car Show and Fall Festival will feature live music, great food, car parts flea market, festival vendors and much more. Call 609-628-2011 ext. 248 or e-mail RecreationDepartment@UpperTownship.com for more details.
MUSEUM DAY AT GREATE EGG HARBOUR TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Saturday, September 28th from 10am-2pm
6647 West Jersey Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Stop by the GEHTHS to share and learn museum exhibits featuring a newly restored Egg Harbor Township minutes ledger from 1833 and old time ‘school day’ memorabilia. From 10am-12pm, donate-to-vote for your favorite photograph featuring something that is at least 50 years old from entries to the GEHTHS 2019 Photography Contest. Refreshments will be available Visit gehthsmuseum.org for more information.
NATURAL ART EXHIBIT AT THE EHT NATURE RESERVE ARBORETUM
Saturday, September 28th from 10am-2pm
18 School House Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Experience works of nature and meet local artists. Rain date is Sunday, September 29th. For more information, please call 609-926-2065.
SEA ISLE CITY HARBORFEST
Saturday, September 28th from 11am-4pm
Marina Park 42nd Place & the Bay
This annual celebration will offer fresh seafood, a vendors market, live music, blessing of the feet, kid’s activities, pie baking contest, raw clam-eating contest and much more. Rain or shine. In case of heavy rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Oar House Restaurant.
OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CHILI CHOWDER FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 28th from 12-4pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Join the Ocean City Fire Department and Ocean City Restaurant Association as they bring their favorite chili and chowder recipes for you to taste. It is the 3rd Annual OCFD Chili Cook Off, where you can sample the three entries and help decide who makes the best firehouse chili. Tastings are $15 per adult and $5 per child, bottle of water included. Proceeds will benefit the Ocean City Firefighters Foundation. Tickets are available at the Firehouses at 550 Asbury Ave. and 2901 West Ave.
NORTH BEACH PUMPKIN PATCH
Saturday, September 28th from 12-3pm
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Absecon Lighthouse will play host to North Beach Atlantic City’s First Annual Pumpkin Patch event. In addition to a fun-filled day of activities, exclusive giveaways, entertainment, food, spirits and lawn games, free pumpkins will also be offered to Atlantic City residents (one pumpkin per household with proof of residency). Visit atlanticcitynorthbeach.com for more information.
GALLOWAY’S END OF SUMMER BASH
Sunday, September 29th from 4-8pm
Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Grab your beach blankets and chairs and enjoy a night of food trucks, live music by Don’t Call Me Francis and fireworks at dusk. For more information, contact Nicole Bruno at 609-241-0692.
GREEN THUMB GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm
Somers Point Senior Center Massachusetts Ave. & Ambler Rd.
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will meet this Tuesday. Gary Schempp of Busy Bees NJ will speak on Honey Bee Rescue and How We Can Help. All are welcome. For more information, contact Sally at 609-927-4147 after 5pm.
SENIOR DANCING SOCIETY
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, and dance mixers each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
WEDNESDAY FALL FILM NIGHTS
Wednesday, October 2nd & 9th at 7pm
Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point
The Somers Point Arts Commission’s Annual Fall Film Nights will present two different film genres. The October 2nd showing will be the film East Side Sushi (PG); a cross-cultural Cinderella story by Anthony Lucero in his directorial debut. On October 9th, the film will be Anita O’Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (NR) by directors Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden; in 2008, the film won the Satellite Award for Best Documentary. Reservations can be made by emailing somerspointarts@gmail.com with name(s) and contact information. For additional information, contact Kathleen Arleth at 609-653-4991.
NJ JEEP INVASION
Saturday, October 5th from 9am-5pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
The Fall NJ Jeep Invasion is back. This event is limited to only 500 Jeeps per day that will be displayed on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Register today at njjeepinvasion.com. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 6th.
SMITHVILLE OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th from 10am-5pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Historic Smithville’s famous Oktoberfest has over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids activities, non-profit organizations and more. Rain or shine.
ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H OPEN HOUSE CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 5th from 12-4pm
4-H Fairgrounds 3120 Route 50, Egg Harbor City
Join Atlantic County 4-H for a day of games, demonstrations, food, fun & more. Visit ac4hfair.org for more information.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Sunday, October 6th at 9:30am
Boardwalk Hall and Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care. Register today at https://act.alz.org/southjerseyshore. For questions or more information, call 215-399-9184 or e-mail mvorpahl@alz.org.
HORSEPOWER BY THE BAY
Saturday, October 19th from 10am-2pm
Horsepower by the Bay car and boat show, sponsored by the Somers Point Historical Society, is coming. If you think your car is cool, feel free to enter the show. Registration is $10 payable at the show. Food, activities, trophies, booths and displays are part of the show. If you know someone that sells crafts, flea market items, or swap meet items, contact us at sphs55@yahoo.com. Cost is $25 per space. Sponsorships are also available.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
J BALVIN
Friday, September 27th at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets are $69
Chart-topping Columbian reggaeton singer J Balvin is coming to Atlantic City. J Balvin’s multi-platinum selling albums have made him one of the most popular reggaeton artists of all time.
H2O INTERNATIONAL
Saturday, September 28th & Sunday, September 29th from 9am-5pm
Showboat Hotel
Tickets start at $15
The H2O International is moving up the East Coast. Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City will be the all-inclusive venue for the 21st edition of H2Oi, continuing the tradition of being the laid back two-day Volkswagon/Audi event. Visit h2ointernational.com for more information.
JOURNEY
Saturday, September 28th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $69
Journey is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, creating some of the best-known songs in modern music..
FOREIGNER
Friday, October 4th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $59
Foreigner is one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold over 80 million records around the world.
JEFFERSON STARSHIP
Saturday, October 5th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $25
Jefferson Starship remains dedicated to breathing new life into the living catalog of the Jefferson legacy, going to the edge, pushing the sonic boundaries and staying true to the original spirit of the music, on and off stage.
PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE
Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th at 8pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $19
Using their unique skills and teamwork, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small” and share lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as they make several heroic rescues on their race to the finish line.
ASBURY SHORT FILM CONCERT
Thursday, October 10th at 7:30pm
Dante Hall Theater
Tickets are $12
The 38th Asbury Short Film Concert, New York City’s longest running short film exhibition, returns to Atlantic City. This presentation will exhibit award-winning short films, specially selected from major US and International film festivals, presented to the public on a real cinema screen.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
LOVE AT FIRST STITCH NEEDLECRAFT GROUP
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit or do any other type of needlecraft, this is your club.
STORIES, STAY & PLAY
Fridays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Suggested for ages 1 ½ to 3. Support your child’s early literacy skills by hearing enjoyable stories, singing songs & making a quick craft. Stay and play in the Brigantine branch kids’ room afterwards. Siblings welcome.
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 and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building language and literary skills.
HISTORY EXPLORERS
Saturday, September 28th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for ages 7-12. Journey back in time as we visit fun destinations through books, costumes and themed activities. This month’s theme is Argh, Pirates!
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.
JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICA
Saturday, September 28th at 12pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to all. Registration requested. Explore the continent of Africa with speaker Jacqueline Hall Smith as she delves into its rich cultural heritage, using lively storytelling, stunning visuals and treasured artifacts.
LEGO CLUB
Saturday, September 28th from 1-3pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & share with other young engineers. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination and fun.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Saturdays from 2-5pm
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Teens and young adults are invited to run their own Dungeons & Dragons game with supplies and snacks provided by the library. This event will occur every Saturday.
GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (RELATED TO ADDICTION)
Mondays at 5pm
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway
Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use disorder will meet Mondays through October 14th. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308.
MOUSE-AROUND MONDAYS
Monday, September 30th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to adults. Registration requested. Learn computer basics, such as mousing skills, creating Word documents and surfing the internet.
GATHERING WOOL
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to Freedom, Erin and Cody, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children.
DIY JEWELRY FOR TEENS
Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 12-16. Registration requested. Make a free piece of jewelry at the library. Kits/supplies will be provided.
FREE FALL DISCUSSIONS
Wednesdays starting October 2nd at 7pm
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Join Holy Trinity for their Free Fall Discussion Series, It Takes a Village, with Fr. George Liacopulous, Parish Priest. Other topics include, Children & Violence & Guns; Cynicism and Pride on October 9th & 16th. All are welcome to any of the sessions. For more information, please contact 609-653-8092 ext. 5 or Father George at ext. 4.
WELCOME WARRIORS
Thursdays 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.
SEASONAL CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Saturday, October 5th at 11am
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Open to ages 3-12. Create a fun, seasonal craft at the library. This month’s craft is Ghosts.
KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE TABLE
Saturday, October 5th at 3pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to all ages. Registration requested. If you have any interest in playing chess, this club is for you. Members will not only be able to interact with one another through learning the game, but will be able to coach each other into becoming better chess players. We will be playing chess and holding club tournaments. The chess club is meant to foster scholars’ intellectual growth while having fun.
WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Wednesday, October 9th at 3pm
Atlantic Center for Independent Living 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 7, Galloway
Women with all types of disabilities meet to network, find support and discuss common issues and topics. Call Marissa at 609-748-2253 ext. 321 for more information.
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.
