Spring into Bargains
at Holy Trinity April 26
OCEAN CITY – “Spring Into Bargains” will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City.
Look for clothing and accessories, jewelry, books, linens and household treasures. From 1 to 2 p.m. the church will host a “fill a bag” special with all but jewelry. All are invited.
Spring Arts, Craft
and Antiques Show
LINWOOD — The annual Spring Fine Arts, Craft and Antiques Show is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall on Wabash Avenue in Linwood.
Admission is free. Call (609) 513-7465 or visit ourladyofsorrows.us for more information.
Cantata April 18 at
Grace Lutheran
SOMERS POINT – “The Weeping Tree” cantata by Joseph Martin will be presented at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 18, at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
End of life care is
AARP topic April 18
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 hosts Carolyn Peterson, community liaison for Angelic Hospice, and social worker Shalina Basu at 1 p.m. Friday, April 18.
They will break down the key aspects of end-of-life planning, such as medical decisions, advance directives, and will answer any questions. The meeting is in Room 110 at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
The AARP chapter will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Please support the effort to feed the hungry.
Volunteers will be collecting the annual $5 dues. If not yet a 2025 member, please see one of the volunteers to join.
Colony Club to
celebrate 75th
SOMERS POINT – The Colony Club of Ocean City is celebrating its 75th anniversary of service, scholarship and friendship while empowering the next generation of young women.
The fund-raising event will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Greate Bay Country Club, Somers Point. Tickets are $60. Call (609) 462-0597.
The Colony Club provides scholarships to young women graduating from Ocean City High School, achievement awards to eighth-graders at Ocean City Intermediate School and sponsors a spelling bee for fifth graders. The group sends two OCHS juniors to the NJSFWC Girl’s Career Institute at Rutgers University.
The club also donates to CASA, OCNJ Cares, CARA, the Ocean City Historical Museum, among others. In 2024, The Colony Club provided more than $12,000 in education-related financial support to the Ocean City community.
Safe boating class
in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 81, is offering the “Boat America” one-day course April 12, May 17, June 7 and June 14 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Eighth Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City.
The one-day course runs 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $65.
“Boat America” is the Auxiliary’s basic safe boating class. New Jersey law requires all operators of power boats complete an approved boating safety class as a requirement for obtaining a NJ Boating Safety Certificate. This course will provide the knowledge necessary to obtain that certification, without the need to study before the class and includes the proctored exam.
Course topics include an introduction to boating, boating law, vessel safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, mishaps and emergencies.
Class sizes are limited. To enroll or for further information, go to http://www.uscgaux-ocnj.org/Boat_Safety_Class.html or call (609) 399-4299.
Christ Child
Spring luncheon
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Christ child Society of Cape May County annual Spring Fling luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at The Shore Club, 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House.
All are invited for an afternoon of fellowship, good food and fun. A three-course luncheon will be served with an entrée choice of flounder francaise, chicken piccata, teres major steak or vegetarian pasta.
Tickets are $50 and all proceeds benefit children in need in the community. Call Kay at (609) 224-3229 for tickets and entree choice. There will be chances, basket raffles and 50/50.
Flea market
May 3 at NCS
NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Cultural Committee is hosting a flea market featuring 35 vendors selling a variety of items from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at Northfield Community School, 2000 New Road in Northfield. Proceeds benefit the Northfield historical museum at Birch Grove Park. Call (609) 374-6614 for more information.
Practicing the Way
Bible Study at
Tabernacle Baptist
OCEAN CITY – Please join Tabernacle Baptist Church in person or via Zoom as the congregation continues the Practicing the Way Bible Study by John Mark Comer.
The eight-week Bible Study is 4 p.m. Sundays as members seek to deepen their relationship with Christ. Dates include April 13 and 27.
Contact the church at Tabernacle760@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for the study and more info.
‘Ragtime to Swingtime’ concert in Longport
LONGPORT – The Vintage Jazz brings its “From Ragtime to Swingtime” concert to the Longport Public Library,
2305 Atlantic Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.
This is a musical tour of American popular song from 1900 to 1940. Admission is free; seating is somewhat limited and available on a first-come basis. For more information, contact the library at (609) 487-7403.
Lodge breakfast withEaster Bunny
in O.C.
OCEAN CITY – The Easter Bunny is coming to Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 F.&A.M. starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 940 Wesley Ave.
Breakfast menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. Bring the whole family. Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for kids 10 and under, $10 for veterans.
Antique
Luncheon
for the Pops
SOMERS POINT – The Friends of the Ocean City Pops are sponsoring the second annual Antique Luncheon Wednesday, April 23, at the Crab Trap restaurant in Somers Point.
The Ocean City Pops Orchestra is heading into its 96th season. The luncheon is a benefit for the Pops.
It is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tickets cost $50.
Ticket includes a crab cake or filet mignon lunch and the appraisal of one item by Bruce Dooley, a certified appraiser and owner of Bridge Street Antiques in Lambertville.
The event is limited to 75 attendees.
For more information an d tickets, call Carol Ruggiero at (609-545-8448 or call (215) 932-6657.
The Crab Trap is at 2 Broadway in Somers Point.
Breakfast with
the Easter Bunny
SOMERS POINT – Somers Point Fire Department No. 2 is having an all-you-can-eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 13, at the fire hall, 20 W. New Jersey Ave..
Breakfast includes pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for kids. Free face painting.
Designer Bag Bingo
in Upper Township
TUCKAHOE – The Cape Regional Auxiliary is sponsoring Designer Bag Bingo Friday, April 25, at the Upper Township Community Center, 1790 Rt. 50, Tuckahoe/Woodbine.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.
There will be entertainment with Dr. John Hong, door prizes, raffle tickets and gift baskets. Cost is $35 per person or $280 for a group of eight. Each ticket receives four bingo cards for each of 10 games. Food, coffee and tea available for purchase. No alcohol permitted. Must be 18 to play.
Tickets are available at the EtCetera Shops and online at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-designer-bag-bingo-6
The auxiliary is working to complete a $1.5 million pledge for the Surgery Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.
Bishop McHugh
golf outing May 8
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School invites local residents, golfers and supporters to join the 2025 annual Bishop McHugh Golf Outing on May 8 at the private Union Le
ague National Golf Club in Cape May Court House.
The event offers golfers the opportunity to play 18 holes while supporting the students and school.
Participants will be treated to 18 holes of golf with cart and greens fees, a commemorative gift, lunch, on-course refreshments and a post-tournament reception, open bar and awards dinner, contests, prizes and more.
Players may register as an individual, gather a foursome or support the outing through one of the many sponsorship opportunities available.
The event is one of Bishop McHugh’s most important fundraising events of the year. Proceeds help bridge the gap between tuition and the cost of educating students.
Visit bishopmchugh.com to register or sponsor the event. Call (609) 624-1900 or email advancement@bishopmchugh.com for more information.
Lunch & Learn:
Stress reduction
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) Program will hold the virtual Lunch & Learn program Mindfulness for Stress from 12:30 to 1 p.m. May 8.
Presenter Chris Zellers, Cape May County FCHS educator/assistant professor, will review the benefits of mindfulness for better stress management, define mindfulness and demonstrate techniques for stress reduction.
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/49gjg2i4. Sessions are recorded and available for the public to view on the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County’s YouTube channel.
Medicinal herbs
workshop May 20
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will host the workshop The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Using Medicinal Herbs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 20 at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Courthouse-South Dennis Road.
The workshop is part of the 2025 Garden & Grow series, which aims to teach locals how to improve or expand their home gardens in new ways.
Presenters Claudia Gil Arroyo, County Agent III, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Jen Sawyer Caraballo, ANR Program Associate II, will teach participants how to identify chamomile, lemon balm, lemon verbena, yarrow, calendula and peppermint, to use these medicinal herbs for different ailments, and to grow and harvest these medicinal herbs.
The cost is $10. Register in advance at go.rutgers.edu/yo2zm62o. Call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3607 or email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu for more information.
Lunch & Learn:
Emotional Wellness
CAPE MAHY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) program is partnering with the Ocean City Free Public Library to present the workshop The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional Wellness from noon to 1 p.m. May 20.
The program, part of the new Lunch and Learn Series for the Ocean City Free Public Library running through November, is offered both virtually and in-person at 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional Wellness will be presented by Chris Zellers, FCHS educator/assistant professor for Cape May County. Zellers educates the community on wellness, nutrition and fitness.
The class is free but advance registration is requested at go.rutgers.edu/dvy3g0yk.
Grandparents
group May 22
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension Family and Community Health Sciences Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group has scheduled its next meeting for 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 22 at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Courthouse-South Dennis Road. The building is handicap accessible.
The topic will be Sound Health Meditation with presenter Chrissy Ennis, energy healing practitioner and owner of Radiant Pixies LLC. According to Ennis, Sound healing puts the body into the parasympathetic state that affects people on an emotional and a physiological level and helps bring the nervous system into balance.
The program meets 10 months each year, providing information and support to Cape May County grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. New families are always welcome.
Child care is provided for grandchildren. A light supper will be served at 5 p.m. followed by the program at 5:30 p.m.
There is no charge but advanced registration is required by April 18. Email brooke.chiera@co.cape-may.nj.us or call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3609.
Grief Support Group
in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT – All are welcome to a Grief Support Group that meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month beginning April 7 at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 East Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
Group and one-on-one support will be available.
For information call (609) 927-3082.
Atlantic County
Women’s Hall
of Fame
scholarship opportunities
The Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame (ACWHF) is, once again, offering $500 scholarship opportunities to young women who are graduating seniors from an Atlantic County high school and who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
The scholarship application can be found online at acwhf.org and is due by April 15. Scholarships are made available from private donations and from proceeds of the annual ACWHF Induction Ceremony and Dinner.
For an application, visit https://acwhf.org/scholarship/
For more information, please call (609) 377-4035.
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. *Upcoming dates are: April 5, April 19, May 3, May 17.
Miss NIV seeks
501c3 groups
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Miss Night in Venice Charity is seeking local 501c3 organizations to be considered as recipients of funds raised during the 2025 Pageant.
A letter for consideration must include all of the following:
1. A copy of the original IRS Determination Letter with the EIN/501c3 number.
2. A copy of the most current IRS tax Form 990 or 990N
Summary.
3. A copy of the most current New Jersey CRI filing
(Charitable Registration.)
4. An email address and phone number for the contact
person.
5. The organization’s name, address, and the primary
Mission Statement.
6. State how much funding being requested, and
specifically, how it will be used by the organization.
To be considered, please email: peezi@aol.com on or before May 1.
HPSUT spring
Bus trip May 3-4
UPPER TOWNSHIP – This year’s Spring bus trip, sponsored by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT), will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4..
Registration details and the final itinerary will be available soon. The trip will visit the Hudson Valley to check out George Washington’s last encampment in New Windsor and Newburgh, N.Y., including a stop at New Bridge Landing in Bergen County to visit the “bridge that saved America.” The final stop will be at Washington’s Headquarters in the Morristown National Historic Park. Proceeds benefit HPSUT. Contact Pary Tell at parytell@gmail.com or call (609) 886-8577. Watch for further details via email, media releases and online at www.UpperTwpHistory.org or Facebook: www.Facebook.com/UpperTwpHistory
Grief Support Group
in Ocean City
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.
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. April 14, May 12, June 9, Family Support Group, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
— 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 14, May 12, June 9, Somers Point, Connections, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
— 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, Cape May County Library, Cape May Court House, Family Support Group.
Visit namiacm.org or call (609) 741-5125 for more information.
Shiloh Baptist
services Sundays
OCEAN CITY – Pastor Paul extends a heartfelt invitation to join in the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Shiloh Baptist Church, 7E Seventh St., Ocean City.
Bible class is at 10 a.m.
“We would be honored to have you with us as we come together to worship and share in fellowship. Shiloh is where everyone’s life matters and every heart belongs.”
Fundraising run,
walk April 27
ATLANTIC CITY — The 15th annual Mosaic 5K Run & Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk are scheduled for April 27 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Organized by Mosaic (formerly Seashore Gardens Foundation), the Run & Health Walk is the key fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and dementia outreach and programs.
The event will start and finish at Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus at Albany Avenue and the boardwalk. The 5K Run will begin at 9 a.m. The 5K Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in each of the events.
Free parking is offered from 7 a.m. to noon at the Stockton University commuter lot, 3601 Boardwalk at Hartford Avenue.
Pre-registration is available through 5 p.m. April 25. Preregistered participants will receive an event T-shirt (while supplies last). Cost is $35 for runners, $30 for walkers (with $5 discounts for ages 22 and under). Day of registration cost is $45.
The Family Fun Run is $20, and children ages 10 and under are $15. Same-day registration will be available at the race starting at 7:15 a.m. Visit mosaicgiving.org/5k.
Call (609) 748-4615 or email luurtsemae@seashoregardens.org for more information or sponsorship opportunities.
Easter events
at county zoo
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Families are invited to join Cape May County Park and Zoo for a weeklong Easter Extravaganza from April 18-25.
Highlights of the event are an Easter Bunny I Spy Hunt, Easter Scavenger Hunt, HOPstacle Course and Easter Bunny Photo Opportunity.
The Easter Bunny will be ready for photos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19.
Festivities kick off at 10 a.m. daily.
Eat What You
Grow Series
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family & Community Health Sciences and Agriculture & Natural Resources departments have scheduled Eat What You Grow: Spring Session for 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 9 and 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 17 at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Court House-South Dennis Road.
It is the second part of the four-part Eat What You Grow Series offered in both the evening and daytime through October 2025.
Presenters are Anneliese Kuemmerle, FCHS program associate II, and Jen Sawyer Caraballo, ANR Program Associate II.
The classes focus on seasonal vegetables and fruits, providing participants nutritional information and preparation ideas while teaching about growing tasty produce in a home garden.
The upcoming sessions will cover seed starting, greens and root vegetables, how to shop at farm markets or farm stands, benefits of eating seasonally, preserving spring harvests and encouraging children to eat what they grow. Attendees will also get hands-on experience sowing tomato seeds to take home with recipe idea cards.
The public is invited to sign up for individual classes at $10 per class. Visit go.rutgers.edu/2ndjz63h to register for the April 9 class go.rutgers.edu/8w6qqg4w to register for the April 17 class. Call (6090 465-5115, ext. 3607, or visit capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu for more information.
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.