Masonic Breakfast on Halloween
OCEAN CITY – There will be no tricks, just treats Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Masons’ monthly breakfast.
Ocean City Lodge No. 171 will be serving a variety of pancakes including Boo Berry and Jack-o-lantern, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice.
Doors open at 8 a.m. at the lodge, 940 Wesley Ave., Ocean City.
The Masons appreciate the community’s continued support.
Women’s Club
Bingo Fundraiser
UPPER TOWNSHIP – The Country Shore Women’s Club will be hosting a Bingo Fundraiser where prizes are gift certificates to area restaurants.
The fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Upper Township Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Tables can be reserved with advanced purchase of eight or more tickets.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the local food pantries and local scholarships. Come out for a night of fun while raising funds for these worthy organizations.
To reserve tickets or for more information, contact Tanya at (609) 214-0500 or Kathy at (609) 432-4629.
Jersey Shore Pops
concert schedule
Linda Gentille and the Jersey Shore Pops has two concerts on the agenda for the 2026 Fall Concert Season.
“Judy & Liza” is a tribute show set for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point. The show will feature the music of both Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minelli. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered at (609) 653-0553.
“A Bocelli Christmas” is a tribute to Andre Bocelli set for 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Middle Township Performing Arts Center in Cape May Court House. The show will feature the music of Bocelli along with holiday favorites.
Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for groups and children. Visit jerseyshorepops.org or call (609) 628-4544.
Hope Music Fest
fundraiser Oct. 21
SOMERS POINT — The 22nd annual Hope Music Fest is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point.
Tickets are $65 for adults and will include two drinks (beer or wine) and food, $15 for those younger than 18 and free for those under 12.
Funds raised directly support patients in need, ensuring that no one faces the financial burden of fighting cancer alone.
Visit hopemusicfest.org for more information.
Ocean City Pops
Antique Luncheon
SOMERS POINT – Friends of the Ocean City Pops invites the public to its third annual Antique Luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Crab Trap Restaurant, 2 Broadway, Somers Point.
The $50 ticket includes lunch as well as the appraisal of one item by Bruce Dooley, certified appraiser and owner of Bridge Street Antiques in Lambertville.
For information and tickets, contact Carol Ruggiero at (215) 932-6657. Tickets are limited.
Flea market and
craft show Oct. 24
SOMERS POINT – Somers Point Fire Co. 1 Auxiliary will hold a Flea Market and Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Bethel Road Firehouse. Last week’s event was rained out.
Spaces are $15 outside and $20 inside. For information call (609) 927-7169 or (609) 927-3281.
End of life planning
conversation Nov. 3
SEAVILLE – Talking about final wishes and end-of-life planning is not always easy, but having a plan can provide peace of mind for individuals and their loved ones.
To help community members better understand their options, NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, and Godfrey Funeral Home will host Coffee, Confections & Conversation from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Dino’s Diner, 31 Route 50, Seaville.
The free educational event will feature discussion with Ottilie Parsons, RN, of NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care and Sallie Godfrey of Godfrey Funeral Home.
During this informal gathering, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about advance care planning, final wishes, healthcare choices, funeral considerations and the importance of communicating preferences with loved ones. “Many people know they should have these conversations, but they’re often unsure where to begin,” Parsons said. “Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where people can get accurate information, ask questions, and leave feeling more prepared and empowered.”
Attendees will enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and sweet treats while engaging in an open discussion and learning about planning ahead and making informed decisions.
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by Nov. 1 by calling (856) 696-5340.
4-H Trunk or Treat, open house, haunted house
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The public is welcome to join Cape May County 4-H for a Trunk or Treat and 4-H Open House 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on the Cape May County 4-H Fairgrounds, 355 Court House – South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House.
There will be many free activities, 4-H Club exhibits and treats. A new addition for 2026 includes a haunted walk taking place on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. A $5 donation for children over 5 and adults is collected before the walk lead by 4-H Teen Ambassadors. Young children are encouraged to attend between 5 and 6 p.m. for a less scary experience.
Now is the perfect time to join 4-H. Cape May County 4-H welcomes all youth in grades K-13 to explore what it has to offer. Visit website https://capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/ find a club, call the 4-H leader, attend a meeting, then enroll in 4-H.
To learn more about the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program, call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3617, visit https://capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/ or email Donna.griebau@rutgers.edu.
St. John blood
Drive Nov. 22
OCEAN CITY — St. John Lutheran Church will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the church, 1001 Central Ave., Ocean City.
Blood donors of all types are urgently needed to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. In addition to regular blood donations, Power Red donations are also being accepted — a special way to maximize your impact by donating a concentrated dose of red cells.
Appointments are strongly encouraged. To register visit StJohnLutheranOC.org or go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter the Ocean City zip code 08226 to find and schedule your appointment at the St. John Lutheran Church drive.
Every donation can help save more than one life. The need for blood is constant — and patients are counting on generous donors to step up and give.
For more information about eligibility or to learn more about donating blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org
Holiday bus trip
benefits 4-H
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Experience New York City in all of its holiday finery the easy way. The Cape May County 4-H Program Advisory Council is hosting the 5th annual 4-H Holiday Bus Trip on Saturday, Dec. 12.
The trip is open to the public. Tickets are $60. While in the city, travelers will be on their own to shop, see a show, visit a museum or just walk around and enjoy the holiday sights.
The bus will depart from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, 355 Courthouse-South Dennis Road, at 7 a.m. and leave New York City at 7 p.m. Reserve a seat at go.rutgers.edu/fzuw9fo6.
Pay using Venmo@Stephanie-Hoover-11, with cash or write a check payable to the CMC 4-H Program Advisory Council. Payment can be dropped off at the RCE of Cape May County Office or mailed to CMC 4-H, 4 Moore Road, DN 703, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.
Call (609) 780-3205 or email scalesandtails4h@gmail.com for additional information.
Cape Shore Chorale
presents Celtic singer
SOMERS POINT – Celtic singer Charlie Zahn is featured at the Cape Shore Chorale’s special fundraising event 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 East Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
A $50 donation includes a night filled with musical entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. The public is invited. The proceeds allow the choir to perform free concerts throughout the year.
Reservations are required by contacting Claire Theis at (609) 214-5323 or clairetheis@hotmail.com.
NJ FoodBank
Diaper Drive
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has launched its sixth annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive which runs now through the end of October.
Spearheaded by the CFBNJ volunteer group Women Fighting Hunger, the drive seeks to end diaper need by helping the one in two families who struggle to afford diapers.
Individuals and organizations are invited to support the drive by running their own drives or making product or cash donations. Diapers, baby wipes and creams, as well as adult incontinence products, are welcomed. An Amazon Wish List at cfbnj.org/gbdd-wish-list provides a variety of donation options that will be shipped directly to CFBNJ.
Items can be dropped off at the FoodBank, 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., during business hours at the front security desk. Cash donations can be made online at: give.cfbnj.org/team/843899. For more information visit the CFBNJ Diaper Drive website, cfbnj.org/gbdd.
Valor Awards
event Oct. 22
WILDWOOD — The Citizens/Veterans Advisory Committee is scheduled to honor five people during its 9th annual Recognition Luncheon on Oct. 22 at Duffinetti’s Restaurant, 4600 Pacific Ave.
The honorees will receive CVAC Valor Awards for service that strengthens the organization’s mission and creates a brighter future for local veterans in need.
The luncheon will unite supporters, volunteers, businesses and community leaders to celebrate service and raise essential funds as requests for assistance continue to grow.
Since 2013, CVAC has helped more than 300 veterans and their families and distributed $275,000 in assistance.
Tickets are $50; a variety of sponsorship levels are available.
Community members and local business owners are encouraged to reserve their seats, become sponsors and help CVAC answer the next call for assistance.
Visit cvaccapemay.com, call (609) 425-8608 or email jw_enterprise@verizon.net for more information.
American Legion
Auxiliary drive
for new members
TUCKAHOE – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 239 of Tuckahoe (Upper Township) is having a membership drive until Dec.1.
Any person of any age who is related to a U.S. veteran – grandparent, parent, sibling or spouse – is welcome to join. A copy of their relative’s DD214 is required for membership. Spouses and children of active duty service members are also welcome to join and have to show current military ID.
To join, please come to the auxiliary’s monthly meeting the third Monday of the month, including Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. The meetings are 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 298, 525 Washington Ave., Woodbine.
Dues are $35 for the 2027 year. Fill out a membership form at https://www.legion-aux.org/Joining or at a meeting. For more information, please contact Terry Ferante at (609) 513-2368.
Anyone from Upper Township and any other surrounding community who meets the membership requirements is welcome to join. The auxiliary is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support veterans, active military personnel and families and promote patriotism within the community.
Soroptimists seek
award candidates
Soroptimist International of Cape May County is seeking applicants for its 2026-27 “Live Your Dream” Education and Training Awards for Women. This year there are three awards being offered; two for $2,000 and one for $2,500.
The awards are presented to Cape May County women who provide primary financial support to their dependents (children and family) and who are enrolled or accepted in a vocational/skills training or undergraduate degree program.
Recipients are able to use the awards to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, child care and transportation.
Applications can be found at soroptimist.org or sicmc.com. Deadline for applications is Nov. 15. Email cindy.martinangelo, please contact Cindy Martinangelo@gmail.com for more information.
Holy Trinity
pie sales
OCEAN CITY – Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s Guild is selling savory and fruit pies from Griggstown Farms. Profits will benefit Funny Farm Animal Rescue in Hammonton.
Frozen chicken, turkey, vegetarian and beef shepherd’s pies are available for $24 and frozen apple, blueberry, cherry, strawberry rhubarb and pumpkins pies for $19. Orders are due by Oct. 27. Pickup 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, after 5 p.m. service Saturday, Nov. 7 and after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services Sunday, Nov. 8. Also donate to Helping Hands Outreach.
Order forms can be emailed. Call (609) 399-1019 or email htocecw@gmail.com.
Tabernacle Baptist:
‘A Divine Perspective’
OCEAN CITY – Please join Tabernacle Baptist Church for worship service with its “7 Churches ~ A Divine Perspective” series.
Worship service begins at 4 p.m.
Monthly services will be at 4 p.m. every second Sunday. The schedule for Tabernacle Baptist’s season:
– Nov. 8, Worship Service
– Dec. 13, Worship Service
Tabernacle Baptist Church is at the corner of Eighth Street and West Avenue in Ocean City.
Mushrooms topic at Green Thumb
SOMERS POINT – The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point invites the public at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Somers Point Community Center, 22-98 Ambler Road.
Lin Conover, owner of Wood Song Mushrooms, LLC, will share her appreciation for the important role fungus has for this living planet. Her research began the process of identifying wild species and growing cultivated mushrooms in 2017.
Wood Song Mushrooms provides a wide variety of fresh mushrooms as well as “hands on” experiences including guided forest “Mush-Roams” are offered. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. A $5 speaker donation fee for non-club attendees will be collected. For additional information please email greenthumbgardenclubsp@gmail.com, Facebook or Instagram @greenthumbgardenclubsp.
Grief Support Group
at Grace Lutheran
SOMERS POINT – A grief support group meets at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point.
It meets at 6:30 p.m. and continues the third Monday of each month through December. For information call (609) 927-3082.
Al-Anon meets
in Sea Isle City
SEA ISLE CITY — Steps to Serenity, an Alcoholics Anonymous support group, meets at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the Sea Isle City branch of the Cape May County Library, 4800 Central Ave.
Palermo Coffee
Groups meets
OCEAN VIEW – Join the Palermo Coffee Group (PCG) gathering at 10 a.m. every Wednesday at the Upper Township Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Road, Ocean View.
This is an informal gathering each week. No membership, no dues and no bylaws. Just friendly conversation.
What to expect:
– Good company: Catch up with friends and make new ones.
– Open chat: Bring your favorite topics or ideas to share.
– No pressure: Drop in or stay the whole time (usually 60-90 minutes).
For questions or more information about the PCG email UpperCapeSustainability@gmail.com
Lunch & Learn:
Fats and Oils
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences Program has scheduled the virtual Lunch & Learn Program Understanding Fats and Oils for 12:30 to 1 p.m. Nov. 10.
Presenter Anneliese Kuemmerle, Program Associate II, will discuss the different types of dietary fats, their role in overall health and which fats to prioritize based on scientific evidence. Participants also will learn practical tips for choosing and using fats and oils in the kitchen.
Register in advance at go.rutgers.edu/c1qv94v3. Call (609) 465-5115, extension. 3609, or visit capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs for more information.
Legion Post sends
care packages
OCEAN CITY – Every month, American Legion Post 524 of Ocean City packages and sends “Thank You” boxes to military members serving overseas who are locals or friends or family members of locals. The post calls the program “Coffee Express.”
The committee is searching for names and APO / FPO addresses of such folks from Cape May or Atlantic counties. If you know someone who fits that description, please call Chairman Vince Rea at (856) 900-2047.
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.
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.
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
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.
