Events

“The RMS Titanic,” a display of memorabilia and information highlighting the RMS Titanic, an Olympic-class passenger liner that sunk on the night of April 14, 1912, during her maiden voyage are featured. The display is presented by Dawn Steelman of Woodbine during the month of May at the Upper Cape Library Branch, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg.

"Cooking with Herbs" - Rachel Palermo will teach us how to add flavor to our food, without adding calories, on Wednesday May 7th. Join Gardening-by-the-Sea Club meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Lower Township Municipal Building, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. We begin with refreshments at 9:30 and our meetings start at 10:00. Also, we offer a Silent Auction with floral theme gifts, donated by club members.

Story Time for Children at Cape May City Library

Children are invited to enjoy “Story Time with Miss Anita” at the Cape May City Public Library, Ocean and Hughes Street, Cape May on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Story time encourages socialization and reading eagerness in a relaxed fun atmosphere. Miss Anita offers stories, songs, puzzles and crafts. Ranger Matt from the Cape May Point State Park offers special programs for the children throughout the year.

For additional information please call 884-9568.

Children are invited to enjoy “Story Time with Miss Anita” at the Cape May City Public Library, Ocean and Hughes Street, Cape May Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:

January 23, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28.

Story time encourages socialization and reading eagerness in a relaxed fun atmosphere. Miss Anita offers stories, songs, puzzles and crafts. Ranger Matt from the Cape May Point State Park offers special programs for the children throughout the year.

For additional information please call 884-9568.

THE WOODBINE AARP CHAPTER 5292 WILL HAVE THEIR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ON THURSDAY May 7,2008, AT 11:00aM, AT THE WOODBINE COMMUNITY CENTER ON 812 LONGFELLOW ST, WOODBINE, NJ.

Back by Popular Demand:

Jack Miller, CFO
Borough of Woodbine

If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to be involved, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS.

Let’s make Woodbine Chapter GREAT!!!!

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
JULIA HANKERSON AT 609.861.2400

Spring classes for pre-schoolers will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays, April 9 to May, at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. Children 4 years of age and older will learn about what’s happening in nature this time of year plus have fun with crafts, stories, activities, adventures in the marsh and more. Classes are 1 to 2:30 p.m. and cost is $60 for members for eight classes, $70 for nonmembers. Individual classes are $8 for members, $9 nonmembers. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Call 368-1211 for information or to register.

Free Blood Pressure screenings every Wednesday 1-3 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 93rd St. & Third Sts., Stone Harbor, NJ

The Cape May County Library Commission will hold its 2008 monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.

The dates of the scheduled meetings are January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19 and December 17, 2008.

All meetings are open to the public. For additional information, please call 463-6350.

On Wednesday, May 7th, Project ACES (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) is celebrating it's 20th year and the Avalon Students and Staff are participating in 30 minutes of sustained exercise to raise awareness of the importance of exercise and fitness. This project was started by Len Saunders, a physical education teacher from New Jersey in 1989. "Children need motivational and fun tools to enjoy exercise" explains Saunders. ACES is just that... a fun way to exercise. Children get excited to exercise because they know kids all over the world will be exercising along with them.

Come find out all the fun your daughter can have in Girl Scouts!

The Cape May County Library invites the public to an “AARP Defensive Driving Course” held in two four hour sessions from 5-9 p.m. at the following libraries:

• May 6th and 7th - Main Branch Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House (463-6350)
• May 12 and 14th – Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 route 631, Petersburg
(628-2607)

Avalon's 14th Annual Borough Wide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. Rain or Shine. Contact the Avalon Chamber of Commerce 967-3936 to secure your authorization poster to display at your yard sale. Fee is $10. A list of registered participants will be available at the Avalon Community Center on the morning of the event located at 30th & the beach and also in a box in front of the Avlaon Chamber of Commerce, 30th & Ocean Dr. all monies collected will go to the beautificaiton of Avalon.

April 23 Join author and historian Linda Barth for an armchair tour of New Jersey’s
historic homes and sites, part of the Celebrate NJ!

April 30 Historian Jackie Bagley will educate us about “Our Founding Fathers and
Mothers, They’re Not Who You Think They Are!” Learn about the other George, Thomas and the ladies who formed our country.

May 7 Michael Conley, historian and storyteller, will fill us in on the latest
headlines and gossip from Victorian Cape May.

Cape May County Museum Spring Lecture Series continues with historian Michael Conley, who will discuss the latest headlines and gossip from Victorian Cape May. Join Michael for a step back in time and hear the big news of the 1880's & '90's. At the County Museum, 504 Rte 9 N, Cape May Court House, 7 PM, open to the public, free admission.

Adult Program “Sex in the Sea” at Upper Library

Are you ready to take the plunge, to explore the depths of the eroticism of sea life? The Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor presents a comical exposé, “Sex in the Sea,” of the sex lives of sea creatures and what they are doing beneath the waves, a program for adults only. This program will be held at the Upper Cape Branch of the Cape May County Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7th.