Marine Mammal
Stranding Center
Suds for Seals
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that visit New Jersey, is holding a Suds for Seals fundraiser hosted by Hidden Sands Brewing Company 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15.
Guests can look forward to an evening of fun, food, raffles, craft beer and craft soda, all while supporting a good cause. All proceeds from the event’s ticket sales and on-site raffles go directly toward the center’s life-saving work with marine mammals and sea turtles. Early bird tickets cost $35 and include entry to the venue, sea-cuterie, discounted drinks and a chance to win a gift from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Guests must be 21+ to attend. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.classy.org/.
Hidden Sands Brewing Company is at 6754 Washington Ave., Egg Harbor Twp.
Ocean City author
Thompson Harris
to speak, sign books
OCEAN CITY – Local author and historian Loretta Thompson Harris will be the featured speaker 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Ocean City Historical Museum inside the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Ave.
Thompson Harris will be introducing her just-released book, “Ocean City’s Westside – Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”, the second installment of her three-book series detailing the history of Ocean City’s Westside neighborhood.
The book recounts the experiences and significant contributions of the African American community in the development of Ocean City. The book will be offered for purchase at the museum, and attendees may have them signed by the author. Light refreshments will be served.
Antiques, Arts and
Craft Show Aug. 10
MARGATE – The Margate Community Church presents its 28th annual Antiques, Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
This celebration of the area’s unique culture and creativity will feature an array of antiques, artwork and handmade items from local artists and artisans. Local vendors will also be selling food and refreshments. With something for everyone, this event is an excellent opportunity to discover new treasures and support local businesses. Admission is free. The funds realized from the annual show aid the Margate Community Church’s many mission and outreach programs. The church is at 8900 Ventnor Parkway.
Pops presents
Strictly 70s Band
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Pops is presenting The Strictly 70s Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Ocean City Pops.
Cost is $37 per ticket available at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
The concert features the best songs and sounds of the 1960s with a playlist that includes the British Invasion, Motown, rock ’n’ roll and Doo Wop.
Spiritual Wellness
topic Aug. 15
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: The 8 Dimensions of Wellness-Spiritual Wellness from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15.
“There are 8 Dimensions of Wellness defined by SAMSHA and this program will focus on the importance of spiritual wellness for better life-balance and stress reduction,” said Chris Zellers, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor. This webinar is a series through October. It includes one-hour lessons on physical, environmental, financial, occupational, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social wellness.
Participants who view an entire webinar and complete the five-minute questionnaire will be entered to win one of 15 fit bits.
Lunch & Learn programs allow viewers a chance to have lunch, while at work or at home, and learn about a variety of wellness topics at the same time. Please register in advance for this program at: https://go.rutgers.edu/fuf6kpev.
One-day class
to train as a
dementia practitioner
Angelic Health offers one-day, virtual class for those seeking a career as a dementia practitioner.
Join Angelic Health Memory Care Educator Christabel Smith and take the next steps in career training as a certified detention practitioner. It will be 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, online. The $225 cost includes a digital notebook. Only 10 seats are available.
Email Christabel at csmith@angelicpc.com to learn more, or register at https://square.link/u/RByK20p2
Topics covered include an overview off Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Communications and Feelings; Depression and Repetitive Expressions; Delusions, Hallucinations, Hoarding, and Wandering
Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, and Intimacy and Sexuality; Personal Care: Pain, Nutrition, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Falls, Sleep Disturbances; Activities; Staff and Family Support; Staff and Abuse and Neglect Prevention; Diversity and Cultural Competence; and Spiritual Care and End-of-Life Issues.
NAMI Family
educational program
It is time to register for NAMI Family to Family eight-week educational program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions.
NAMI Family to Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment, resources and recovery. The course is designed to increase the understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. NAMI Atlantic Cape May offers this program free of charge to participants, beginning Tuesdays Sept. 3 through Oct. 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to register email nami1557@comcast.net, visit namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.
Tabernacle Baptist
deadline to sign up
for canning class
OCEAN CITY – Please join Tabernacle Baptist Church’s fourth Saturday Fellowship Activities in August and September.
Coming up, Paint Night Saturday, Aug. 24, and Temple Stretch (Egoscue Method, Postural Positioning) Saturday, Sept. 28. Bring a towel. More details to come on both.
Tabernacle Baptist is at the corner of Eighth Street and West Avenue in Ocean City.
Historical Museum
Lecture Series
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Historical Museum Summer Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 12.
The lecture are held in the lecture hall of the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave. Admission is free and an ASL interpreter will sign each presentation. The schedule, topic and speakers are: Aug. 1, Seaside Amusements, Mary Stewart; Aug. 8, Black Ash Baskets, Theresa Maina; Aug. 15, The Legendary Hessian Island, William Lewis, author of “South Jersey Legends & Lore”; Aug. 22, Atlantic City – America’s Playground, Bob Ruffalo; Aug. 29, “Great Storms of the Jersey Shore,” Scott Mazzella, co-author; Sept. 5, History of the Boardwalk, Mary Stewart; and Sept. 12, “Shore Chronicles: Tales from the Jersey Shore,: Margaret Bucholz, author.”
More information at ocnjmuseum.com.
Friends of the Pops
Annual Luncheon
OCEAN CITY – “Music through the Ages” is the theme of the Friends of the Ocean City Pops Annual Luncheon set for Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Flanders Hotel, 719 E. 11th Street, Ocean City. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The event continues to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Pops Orchestra, the oldest municipal orchestra in the United States, and will feature Brandon Tomasello, a popular vocalist who will perform selections from Frank Sinatra’s Great American Songbook.
Tickets are $60 (including parking) may be purchased at the Ocean City Music Pier before a Pops concert. For additional information, contact Linda Herbert at (609) 214-2135.
Summer library
book sale Aug. 16-17
OCEAN CITY – The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library last summer book sale is in the atrium of the library at 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Dates and times are 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.
Tabernacle Baptist
worship schedule
OCEAN CITY – Please join Tabernacle Baptist Church kicked off the season May 26 with the “Truth” series.
Monthly services will be held at 4 p.m. every second Sunday for the remainder of 2024 on the following dates: 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.
Unique Experiences
Club Opera Dinner
SOMERS POINT – The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club will host the second Opera Dinner at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Gregory’s Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point.
This event will feature three professional opera singers accompanied by a award winning keyboardist performing some of opera most famous arias. The evening will also feature a four-course Italian dinner. Cost is $50 per person. Seating is limited.
This event is sponsored in part by Marci Ragone, Bob Shore Chuck and Debbie Westcott, and Nick Regine. For more information go to Spunique@weebly.com or call (609) 233-1820. For reservation send a check to the Somers Point Unique Experience Club PO Box 564, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Make sure to include your phone number and email address.
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 8 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. 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. Aug. 12, St. Joseph Church, Somers Point, Family Support and Connections
— 7 to 8:30 p.m. 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. 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 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.