Candidates sought
for Miss NIV
OCEAN CITY – The Miss Night In Venice Charity is seeking young women ages 15 to 25 to help raise funds for local charities while earning community service hours.
Fundraising takes place over six weeks and culminates in a crowning ceremony followed by a ride at the head of the annual Night in Venice Boat Parade in July.
The 2026 queen will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship or a donation to her favorite charity.
For information call (609) 425-5708 or email nightinvenicecommit@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 26.
U.T. Arts Team
meeting May 28
UPPER TOWNSHIP – The next meeting of the Upper Township Arts Team will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, via Zoom.
Registration is online at https://tinyurl.com/UTArts28MayZoom
Participate and learn how creative arts can connect community interests and enhance our quality of life in the Township of Upper.
In addition sign up for the the Arts Team contact list at https://tinyurl.com/UpperArtsEmail
The Upper Arts Team is functioning as a subcommittee of both the Upper Township Business Association and the Upper Township Sustainable Jersey Green Team. For more information contact Ralph Cooper at (609) 464-0920 or UpperCapeSustainability@gmail.com
Jersey Shore Pops
concert schedule
Linda Gentille & The Jersey Shore Pops has announced the lineup for the 2026 concert season.
They will open the season with a special tribute to America’s 250th anniversary celebration at 7 p.m. July 25 at Lower Cape May Regional High School.
“Stars & Stripes Forever” will feature the amazing comedy piano entertainer as Gentille dazzles and conducts from the piano. The show will be a tribute to the great American composers such as Gershwin, Berlin, Porter and Stephen Foster.
Gentille performs around the world on luxury cruise ships and on land. Her show includes artistry, comedy and memory tricks.
“Judy & Liza” is a tribute show at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point. Shows are set for 2 and 6 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered (609) 653-0553.
“A Bocelli Christmas” is a tribute to Andre Bocelli at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center. The show will feature the music of Bocelli along with holiday favorites.
Tickets to the July and December shows are $40 with a special group and children’s rate of $35. Visit jerseyshorepops.org or call (609) 628-4544 for tickets.
Celebrate America
with Chorale June 7
OCEAN CITY – Celebrate America with the Cape Shore Chorale as the group presents an uplifting concert filled with patriotic favorites at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Bay Avenue and 30th Street, Ocean City.
Under the leadership of music director Scott Breiner, the choir honors the 250th birthday of the nation with tributes to all 50 states as well as the armed forces. This concert is presented free of charge. Donations are greatly appreciated. Light refreshments will be offered following the concert.
Safe Boating
classes in O.C.
OCEAN CITY – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 81, is offering the “Boat America” one-day course.
Classes will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Eight Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City.
The cost of the course is $65.
To enroll or for further information, go to https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=053-08-01&category=flotilla-81-boating-classes or call (609) 399-4299.
Summer Book Sales
by O.C. Library Friends
OCEAN CITY – The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library have announced dates for Summer Book Sales.
The sales are in the atrium of the library, 1735 Simpson Ave. Sales are cash only. Please bring a tote bag for purchases.
Book sale times and dates:
– 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 19;
– 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20;
– 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14;
– 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.
Marine Science
Symposium
CAPE MAY POINT — The Cape May Point Arts & Science Center has scheduled its 3rd annual Marine Science Symposium for May 29-31.
The three-day event brings undergraduate and graduate students together with professionals in the field of marine science to present research, exchange ideas and foster connections within the Mid-Atlantic marine science community.
Scheduled activities include a welcome reception, a full day of research presentations and a morning dolphin watch.
General admission is $125 and includes access to all events. A discounted student rate of $50 is available using the code STUDENT2026 when purchasing tickets online; students must present a valid ID at check-in.
Visit capemaypointartsandsciencecenter.org for tickets and more information.
BeneFITS
of Walking
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences has scheduled the program BeneFITS of Walking for 6 p.m. June 11 virtually and in-person at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Presenter Chris Zellers, Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences assistant professor, will discuss the health benefits of walking, how to get started and tips for enjoying a walking program for better overall fitness.
Register in advance at go.rutgers.edu/gn56fv9e. Call (609) 399-2434, ext. 5222, or email jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org for more information.
Vendors sought
for 4-H Fair
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County 4-H Fair is seeking vendors for the event, scheduled for July 16-18.
This year, the theme is Red, White and Blue Ribbons … Celebrating 250 Years the 4-H Way!
The 4-H Fair Committee is inviting past vendors to return and encouraging new vendors to join. Applications are available for exhibit space for commercial and food concessions (including food trucks), nonprofits and educational displays. The committee is seeking vendors who offer family-friendly novelties, quality crafts and goods, and patriotic items to feature on the 16 acres of tree-shaded fairgrounds.
The public hours are 3 to 10 p.m. July 16, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 17-18.
Vendor applications may be downloaded at capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu. Call (609) 780-3088 for more information.
Colony Club dinner
and Fashion Show
OCEAN CITY – The Colony Club of Ocean City New Jersey invited the public to celebrate its 76th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a scholarship fundraising dinner and fashion snow.
Featuring fashions from She’z the Boss and surprise models from U.S. history, the show is 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Greate Bay Country Club, 910 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Somers Point.
Tickets are $60.
There will be basket raffles, a 50/50, vendors and a cash bar.
Purchase tickets by calling (609) 602-7439 or online at www.colonyclubocnj.com.
Lunch & Learn:
Eating Seasonally
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences Program has scheduled the virtual Lunch & Learn program Eating Seasonally Made Easy for 12:30 to 1 p.m. June 9.
Presenter Anneliese Kuemmerle, Program Associate II, will explain seasonal eating, introduce participants to its benefits and provide recipes for seasonal meals and side dishes.
The series provides viewers with health and wellness information during their lunch hour. Topics vary and allow participants a chance to grab a healthy half-hour tidbit of wellness to carry throughout the day.
Register in advance at go.rutgers.edu/2mgfe3y5. Call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3609, or visit capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu for more information.
AL-ANON meets
in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The AL-ANON Ocean City Family Group meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John Lutheran Church, 1001 Central Ave., Ocean City.
Become a
hospice volunteer
NJ Health is looking for people who are willing to share their time, talents and compassion visiting with hospice patients. A pleasant conversation and a cup of coffee can make a difference for a hospice patient.
“Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice,” according to the group. Volunteers must be 18 years old. An application is available on the resource page of the website at www.njhealthteam.com For more information call (856) 696-5340.
Volunteer activities often include reading, playing music, card games or crafts activities; listening to and documenting their memories for a life or memory journal; staying with patients to give family members a break to run errands or take care of their own needs; certified pet therapy visitors; keeping vigil with patients in their final hours; bereavement and grief support of family; vet to vet volunteers for military veterans; and office administrative work for those who prefer not to visit patients.
NJHealth Hospice serves Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Camden and Salem counties.
Mental health
support groups
NAMI Connection is a free recovery support group for adults (18+) living with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community.
NAMI Family Support Group is a free peer-led group for family members, caregivers and loved ones (18+) of individuals living with a mental illness. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.
Schedule:
— 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 28, June 25, Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, Family Support Group.
— 7 p.m. May 11, June 8, Family Support Group, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
— 7 p.m. May 11, June 8, Somers Point, Connections, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
Visit namiacm.org or call (609) 741-5125 for more information.
Support groups
meet at library
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Library System hosts Al-Anon, Memory Café and Family Support Groups.
Al-Anon supports those whose lives have been affected by another person’s alcoholism. Memory Café is a place for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers and family members. Family Support Group is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) that provides support for adults with a loved one living with a mental health condition.
Al-Anon is held at 11 a.m. each Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lower Cape branch in Villas.
Memory Café is held at the Cape May Court House branch one Monday per month.
Family Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Cape May Court House branch.
Registration is not required.
Call (609) 463-6350, ext.700, or email adultevents@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Library hosts
yoga classes
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Library System hosts a variety of yoga classes perfect for finding some calm before heading into the hectic holiday season.
The offerings include Yoga, Intro to Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga and Total Body Chair Yoga.
— Yoga is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Sea Isle City branch.
— Intro to Sahaja Yoga Meditation is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Cape May branch.
— Gentle Yoga is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Upper Cape branch.
— Chair Yoga is set for 5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Wildwood Crest branch.
— Total Body Chair Yoga is held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Cape May branch.
Registration is not required. Call (609) 463-6350, ext.700, or email adultevents@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Grief Support
Group in O.C.
OCEAN CITY — The Grief Support Group, open to any adult who is grieving the death of a loved one, is invited to attend a safe and caring gathering at 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday year-round at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, corner of Eighth Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City.
There is no need to be a church member or from Ocean City to attend. “It is a time to share your story, to tell of your grief and talk of your loved one. It is a place where you may express your feelings, without judgment, nor fixing. Everything is confidential and you, as well, are privileged and entrusted with the heart-felt stories of others. No matter when your loss, it is healing to acknowledge its place in your life.”
For questions or more information contact Jane Taylor at (609) 412-1855 or by email at janeht927@yahoo.com.
Trinity United
monthly lunch
MARMORA — Trinity United Methodist Church, at 20 North Shore Road in Upper Township, hosts a community luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month.
The menu changes monthly. Everyone is welcome. Call (609) 214-0206 for more information.
Monthly Grief
Support Group
OCEAN CITY — St. John Lutheran Church, Journey Hospice, and The Shores — a United Methodist Communities (UMC) community — are partnering to offer a monthly Grief Support Group for adults who are navigating the difficult journey of loss.
The group provides a safe, welcoming and confidential space where individuals can come together to share their experiences, listen, and support one another. Whether someone has recently experienced a loss or is still processing grief from years past, all are welcome.
Meetings will be held in person on the second Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at St. John Lutheran Church, 1001 Central Ave.
“Grief is a deeply personal experience, but it doesn’t have to be experienced alone,” group coordinators Beth Gebhart and Michele Musto said. “This group is about honoring each person’s journey and finding hope in shared understanding.”
The group is free and open to all adults, regardless of background or faith.
For more information, please contact Beth Gebhart, (609) 760-6073, bgebhart@lsmnj.org; or Michele Musto, (609) 391-6321, meroclani@umcommunities.org
Depression and
Anxiety Group
ATLANTIC CITY — This weekly in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness, and recovery.
Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience with anxiety and/or depression. The group meets 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at at the Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City. Offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Monday meditation,
stretching sessions
GALLOWAY — The Atlantic Community Wellness Center provides a weekly 15- to 20-minute meditation, follow-up discussion and light stretch at 11:30 a.m. Mondays.
Newcomers and people with all levels of experience in meditation are welcome. No cost to participate. Provided by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8, Galloway. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Reduce stress
with Coffee Talk
ATLANTIC CITY — The Atlantic Community Wellness Centers hosts a weekly gratitude-themed group at 11 a.m. Saturdays. Called “Coffee Talk,” the group is a one-hour meeting during which participants discuss, enhance, and deepen their practice of gratitude, which is shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase optimism.
Meets weekly at the Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City. Coffee is provided at no cost; pastries/snacks are provided once a month. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Too Much Stuff
group meets
Atlantic City – Twice monthly, a group is offered to individuals who live with clutter challenges and “too much stuff.” Strategies, education, support, goal-setting, and other related topics will be covered.
There is no cost to participants. Meetings are at noon the first and third Saturdays of each month at the Atlantic Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City. Offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. Call (609) 652-3800 or jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous of Central Jersey invites people who have problems with food to join them for its 12-step recovery program. There are in-person meetings in Ocean County and Zoom meetings as well.
Visit oa-centraljersey.org for more information.
History museum
seeks volunteers
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Historical Museum is seeking volunteers to serve as welcome desk greeters (including gift shop sales) and as museum docents. Training will be provided.
The museum is located within the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Ave. Those interested in volunteering or learning more should call (609) 399-1801 or email info@ocnjmuseum.org.
Join Submarine
Association
SOMERS POINT – South Jersey has a Submarine Association.
Service members who served on a U.S. Military submarine are invited to join the Jersey Sub Association. Call Commander Tom Innocente at (609) 927-4358 for more information
Call for free Family
Crisis Intervention
Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10 to 17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU).
FCIU is a legally mandated program that is available 24 hours a day to intercede in family conflicts and help strengthen the family unit. Its services include short-term crisis stabilization, family assessment, case management, treatment planning and referrals to appropriate community-based services.
FCIU is available to meet in-person by appointment with youth and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 101 Shore Road in Northfield. Appointments can also be conducted by phone or as a virtual meeting to help de-escalate and resolve family conflicts.
Call (609) 645-5861 or email family_crisis@aclink.org. Referral forms are available at atlantic_county.org.
Free screening
for depression
Online screening for depression and postpartum depression is available at mhaac.info/screening.
The confidential screening involves 10 questions related to topics such as sleep habits, appetite, concentration and level of energy. Resources and recommendations are offered at the end of the survey.
Anyone who wants to take the screening but needs assistance can call The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at (609) 652-3800. Staff are available throughout the year by phone or by appointment. No cost, no insurance needed.
Angelic Health
seeks volunteers
Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking the public to share its time and compassion with those near the end of their journey.
Visit angelic.health, email volunteer@angelic.health or call (609) 432-0073 for information.
