Juneteenth Festival
in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The Pecks Beach Juneteenth Committee, South Jersey Festivals, Count on Comedy and The City of Ocean City are proud to announce its Juneteenth Celebration and Community Reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh and Eighth streets on Haven Avenue. This event will bring together locals from all backgrounds to celebrate African American culture and freedom.
Attendees can expect music, stand-up comedy, special guest speakers, gospel power hour, vendors, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family. There will be special performances by local and national talent and organizations and games and prizes for the youth. It promises to be a fun and educational afternoon of engaging entertainment and celebration.
The Celebration and Community Reunion serves to unite the community and honor African Americans’ history in Ocean City and beyond. Everyone is welcome to attend and be a part of this free unique event that celebrates our city’s culture and identity.
Ocean City Pops
Benefit featuring
Wind Symphony
OCEAN CITY – The Philadelphia Wind Symphony will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Ocean City Music Pier with proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Ocean City Pops.
Tickets are $15 and $25 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.
The 40-plus member symphony will perform traditional wind band classics as a musical celebration to start the summer of the Pops’ 95th season. The program will feature marches, soloists and entertaining selections for the entire family. It is sponsored by Kay Manco of Manco and Manco in memory of Frank Manco.
Annual Summer
Treasure Sale
OCEAN CITY — St. Peter’s United Women in Faith have scheduled its annual Summer Treasure Sale for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church at Eighth Street and Central Avenue.
Entrance is through parking lot on Wesley Avenue
Pancake breakfast
benefits Boy Scouts
OCEAN CITY — An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast scheduled for 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30, at American Legion Post 524, 4562 West Ave., will benefit Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32.
The cost of $10 for adults and $6 for children includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea, orange juice and milk.
Call (609) 425-9494 for more information.
Brutus Fluke
Tournament
SOMERS POINT – The 26th “Brutus” Fluke Tournament will be 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22. This tournament, initiated in 1999 to honor the memory of avid Bay Fisherman Walter “the Brute” Gregory Sr., has become a yearly tradition for anglers of all ages.
Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge 2563 and Somers Point AMVETS Post 911 are again combining their efforts. The tournament proceeds support their veterans and handicapped children’s charities. The entry fee is $50 per angler and fishing may be done from boat, pier or beach. This year’s Brutus Tournament will feature $2,050 in cash prizes ($1,000 for first) as well as 12 valuable non-cash prizes. Two additional categories are heaviest striper and heaviest three perch (both $100 prize).
The Somers Point head boat “Duke O’Fluke (609-742-9660) will be offering a morning trip that day returning to dock well before the weigh-in cut off time.
The deadline for registration will be at the end of the 6 p.m. captains meeting Friday, June 21 Registration will include free snacks during registration and a free awards buffet after the tournament. All events and the weigh-in will be at the Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge, 1815 Somers Pt.-Mays Landing Road, just over the Patcong Creek Bridge in EHT.
To request a registration form or for more information send an e-mail to BrutusBoy6665@aol.com. Registration forms can also be picked up in the Somers Point/Ocean City area at Somers Point Marine, Tight Lines, Gregory’s Bar, Fin-Atics, and other local boating shops.
Summer library
book sales
OCEAN CITY – The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library are having two summer book sales in the atrium of the library at 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Dates and times are:
– 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22;
– 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
Sale is cash only. Please bring a tote bag for purchases. More information at www.friendsvolunteersocfpl.com.
UTBP lifeguard
meet and greet
STRATHMERE — A meet and greet with the Upper Township Beach Patrol is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Deauville Inn.
The restaurant and the Strathmere Improvement Association will recognize their service with a presentation of gifts, as well as the SIA sponsorship of a $500 scholarship for a member of the beach patrol and hole at their golf tournament.
Dune planting
in Strathmere
STRATHMERE — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with the Strathmere Improvement Association to advance its pollinator plant mission.
The agency has donated 1,000 seaside goldenrod plants to be placed in the back dunes in Strathmere. The SIA is seeking volunteers to help get the plants in the ground and watered over the next few weeks.
A planting session is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Participants will meet at the Williams Avenue beach entrance. They should wear appropriate clothing, a hat, sunscreen, water and snacks. The plants are small, 2-inch plugs that will be planted in sand, so gloves and spades are not necessary.
The donation kicks off a multi-year project in which the Fish and Wildlife Service will help the SIA plant native plants in back dune areas. That will increase diversity in the new dune system, create a pathway for migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators, add aesthetic value to the beaches and stabilize the sand.
Tabernacle Baptist
Fellowship Dinner
kicks off season
OCEAN CITY – Please join Tabernacle Baptist Church kicked off the season May 26 with the “Truth” series.
Additional monthly services will be held at 4 p.m. every second Sunday for the remainder of 2024 on the following dates: July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.
Information to follow on the Paint Party and Fall BBQ Fundraiser. Tabernacle Baptist is at the corner of Eighth Street and West Avenue in Ocean City.
South Seaville
Camp Meeting
Women’s Day
SOUTH SEAVILLE – The Women’s Auxiliary of South Seaville Camp Meeting is sponsoring its 74th annual Women’s Day Thursday, July 25, at 188 Dennisville Road in South Seaville.
This event is free and open to all. Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. and include cottage tours, Little Acorn Shoppe, History Wagon Ride, bake sale and basket raffle, photo op, prayer tent, and Church and Community Abolition Network display. Rest in the shade of lovely trees, cool off with lemonade at the Bell Tower or visit the Ice Cream Parlor.
An Inspirational Program will be in the open-air Tabernacle at 2:30 p.m. Laura Hunter and Joy Furda will speak on “Finding Peace in the Midst of Your Troubles.” There will be a special white dove release following the program.
Dinner is served in Grove Hall at 4:15 and 5:30 p.m. for $12 per person. The deadline for reservations is July 16 and can be made by calling Barb Whitlock at (609) 472-4687.
Vendors wanted
for craft show
OCEAN CITY – Vendors are wanted for the St. John Lutheran Church third annual Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
Original craft work needed for inside sale with 25 vendors at St. John, 1001 Central Ave., Ocean City.
To apply, visit https://stjohnlutheranoc.org/ or email Janet at tuckahoe1@comcast.net.
Chorus singers
for Pops concert
OCEAN CITY – The chorus for the Beethoven 9th Symphony Aug. 28 performance with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra is resuming. Singers interested in participating should contact Chorus Director Richard Stanislaw via email rstanislaw@comcast.net or text (609) 226-4003.
Ocean City
Walking Club
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Walking Club, formed last summer, invites everybody to join weekly walks on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Friday mornings.
People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to meet outside the Ocean City Music Pier at 9 a.m. each Friday to walk the length of the Boardwalk. The Ocean City Healthy Living Advisory Council created the group as a way for people to get healthy and meet new friends.
The Boardwalk is 2.45 miles long, and round trip is (4.9 miles). Walks may take about 90 minutes, but participants are welcome to stop at any point along the route. Starting June 14, the start time will move to 8 a.m. The HLAC asks everybody to grab a coffee or water and “don’t forget to bring your smile.”
For more information, email recreation@ocnj.us.
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. June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, St. Joseph Church, Somers Point, Family Support and Connections
— 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 23, June 22, July 25, Aug. 22, Cape May County Library, Cape May Court House, Family Support Group
Visit namiacm.org or call (609) 741-5125 for more information.
Vet to Vet Café
sets schedule
Angelic Health Veteran Support Services offers Vet-to-Vet Cafes to help connect military veterans to services, support and each other. It is free and open to all veterans.
— 1 to 2 p.m. June 5: Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point
— 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 18: Angelic Health Community Outreach Center, 23 Peterson St., Millville
— 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 2: Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point
— 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 18: Angelic Health Community Outreach Center, 23 Peterson St., Millville
Men RSVP to John Prutting at (609) 464-8377 or jprutting@angelichospice.net.
Women RSVP to Philecia Howard at (609) 385-3934 or phoward@angelichospice.net.
Tuesday night
Dances in S.P.
SOMERS POINT – The Dance Society’s Tuesday night dances are at Somers Point Fire Co. No. 1’s hall at 447 Bethel Road, Somers Point.
The dances are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays featuring live musical duos, light snacks, social dancing, mixers and some line dancing. Cost is $10. “Come out and kick up your heels or just listen to some good music,” a spokes-dancer said. For more information call Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619.
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 5 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.