Somers Point
Christmas Parade
SOMERS POINT – The Somers Point Historical Society is presenting the annual Christmas and Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade will begin at Dawes Avenue School and follow Shore Road to City Hall.
Scheduled this year will be appearances by Miss New Jersey America and Miss Teen New Jersey America, who was third runner-up to Miss Teen America. Special music will be from Mainland High School Band, which won first place in group 1A for the state, the Positive Movement Drumline from Philadelphia, and the Greater Kensington String Band. There will be many floats and decorated trucks, cars and boats. And of course, Santa Claus. Children will be invited to visit Santa at Somers Point City Hall at the conclusion of the parade.
Holiday Sweet
Sale on Dec. 20
SOMERS POINT — The Atlantic County Historical Society has scheduled its Holiday Sweet Sale for noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 20, at the Atlantic County Historical Society Museum, 907 Shore Road in Somers Point.
Along with lots of homemade goodies, there will be hundreds of early Atlantic City souvenirs and post cards for sale. Proceeds benefit the museum.
Angelus Chorus
concert dates set
The Angelus Chorus, a southern New Jersey shore community singing group of 70 voices, invites the public to its free holiday concerts:
— 7 p.m. Dec. 3: Cape May Convention Center, 714 Beach Ave..
— 7 p.m. Dec. 8: Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St..
— 7 p.m. Dec. 10: First United Methodist Church of Cape May Court House, 1 Church St..
— 7 p.m. Dec. 11: Resurrection Church (St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish), 200 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora.
— 2 p.m. Dec. 14 with the John Walter Cape Community Band: Middle Township Performing Arts Center, 212 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House.
Winter book sale
at O.C. library
OCEAN CITY — The Winter Book Sale sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the atrium of the library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
There will be fiction, non-fiction, hardback and paperback books for adults, children and young adults as well as puzzles, audio books, CDs and DVDs.
Cash only. Please bring a tote bag for purchases.
Cape Shore Chorale
Christmas Concert
OCEAN CITY — Please join the Cape Shore Chorale when it presents the annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Bay Avenue at 30th Street, Ocean City.
“Christ-Mass” will feature sections of different musical Masses to comprise a unique and thrilling Mass that will stir the soul and senses. Led by music director Scott Breiner, the choir will also perform upbeat holiday favorites to get attendees in the spirit of the season.
The concert and light refreshments are free of charge. A free-will donation will be gratefully accepted.
Shiloh Baptist
services Sundays
OCEAN CITY — Shiloh Baptist extends a heartfelt invitation to join in the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Shiloh Baptist Church, 7 E. 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.”
The Rev. Tyrone Thompson will preside on Dec. 7 and 14 and Pastor Joseph Rowell on Dec. 21 and 28.
Tabernacle Baptist
season services
OCEAN CITY – Tabernacle Baptist Church’s monthly services are held every second Sunday at 4 p.m. The following is Tabernacle Baptist’s worship services and fellowship activities for the remainder of 2025:
– 4 pm. Sunday, Dec. 14, worship service.
SPFD Breakfast
With Santa Dec. 7
SOMERS POINT – Somers Point Fire Department No. 2 is having an all you can eat breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 7, at the firehouse, 20 W. New Jersey Ave.
There will be free face painting at the breakfast which will feature pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for kids.
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. Thursday, Dec. 18, Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, Family Support Group.
— 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Family Support Group, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
— 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Somers Point, Connections, St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point.
Visit namiacm.org or call (609) 741-5125 for more information.
Make Something
for the Holidays
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Library’s Technology Learning Center will be providing instruction on how to use the Glowforge, Cricut and 3D printers to make the holidays special.
Sample adult take-home crafts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children are welcome to attend with an adult, but the projects offered will not be suitable for those under 12 years old. Appointments are available to customize and create larger projects, as well as for younger age-appropriate projects.
The event is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Cape May Court House branch.
Registration is not required. Call (609) 463-6350, ext. 600, or email tlc@cmclibrary.org for more information.
‘Sinatra Christmas’
Dec. 13 in Middle
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Linda Gentile and the Jersey Shore Pops is set to wrap up its 2025 concert season at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center with “A Sinatra Christmas,’ featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra.
Joining the orchestra is noted jazz singer Tommy Delcorio, also known as “The Philadelphia Crooner.”
Delcorio specializes in the music of Sinatra, recording and performing classics such as “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “I Believe in You” and “You Make Me Feel So Young.”
With a relaxed vocal style and Sinatra-like sophistication, he enables audiences to revisit the rhythms of “Old Blue Eyes.”
Individual tickets are $40 and $30 for groups, seniors, children, veterans, active-duty service members and the disabled. Call (609) 628-4544 or visit jerseyshorepops.org for tickets.
Sustainable Book
Group meets Dec. 16
OCEAN CITY – The Sustainable Book Group for Ocean City and Upper Township will meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, discussing “Carbon: The Book of Life,” by Paul Hawken.
Register in advance to get the link at https://tinyurl.com/SBG16DecZoom
The January meeting will feature “Hope Dies Last” by Alan Weisman and the February meeting “Atomic Dreams” by Tubus Dubrow.”
The group partners with the Ocean City Free Public Library and the Upper Cape Branch of the Cape May County Library, which provide extra copies of selected books each month. Copies also can be purchased at Sun Rose Words & Music, 756 Asbury Ave., Ocean City.
For additional information about the SBG, or to recommend a book, contact Ralph Cooper at (609) 464-0920 or uppercapesustainability@gmail.com
Yeti Party
set Dec. 20
VILLAS — The Cape May County Library Children’s Department has scheduled a Yeti Party for 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Lower Cape branch.
Cryptozoologists ages 3 and older are invited to celebrate the mysterious Abominable Snowman with activities, snacks and crafts. It’s the perfect event for children who love imagination, adventure and a little bit of snowy magic.
Registration is not required. The library requests that parents inform the Children’s Department in advance if their child has a food allergy; accommodations can be made so that everyone can participate.
Call (609) 463-6350, ext. 300, or email children@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Cocoa & Coloring
set for Dec. 29
STONE HARBOR — The Cape May County Library Children’s Department has scheduled Cocoa & Coloring for 5 to 6 p.m.Dec. 29 at the Stone Harbor branch.
Stop by for festive fun and a colorful time. Children age 3 and olderare invited to drop in for an hour of hot cocoa and winter-themed coloring fun. A variety of coloring tools will be provided.
Call (609) 463-6350, ext. 300, or email children@cmclibrary.org for more information.
Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations
MAYS LANDING — Do you know an Atlantic County woman who has been a pioneer in her field and/or a real standout in the community? If so, consider nominating her for the 2026 Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame (ACWHF).
Nomination forms are available at acwhf.org and are due by Jan. 15.
Selected honorees will have made significant contributions in their professional fields as well as outstanding contributions to the community. Nominees are selected in the following fields: arts/entertainment, athletics, business, community service, education, journalism, law, media, medicine/health/science, philanthropy, social services and volunteerism.
Candidates will be selected based on how their contribution has enhanced the lives of other women and how her work and commitment have cleared the path for other women to follow.
The 2026 inductees will be honored during an induction dinner and ceremony in June.
Call (609) 377-4035 for more information and sponsorship opportunities.
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 at Grace Lutheran
SOMERS POINT – A Grief Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
Group and one-on-one peer support will be available.
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.