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.

Linda Gentille, a world renowned entertainer and pianist will be joined by authentic award winning Flamenco artists on May 10 at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center. The show “Linda Goes Latin” is being presented to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and will feature the most popular musical selections from Mexico, Italy, and Latin America. Songs featured in the performance will include Tico Tico, La Comparsita Tango, O Sole Mio, Girl from Ipanema, Sorrento, Spanish Eyes, Amor, Begin the Beguine and Gentille’s popular piano showstopper flamenco of Malaguena.

On May 10, the Jays, Cardinals, Orioles and 270 other bird species will take the field (and woodlands, and marshes, and beaches) of New Jersey. Over 100 teams (of avid bird watchers) will go to bat for bird conservation. There are teams birding Cape May County only on bikes and on foot, a team birding only in sand mine properties, teams counting only the birds they photograph, and a team coming from Catalonia, Spain just to bird New Jersey!

The Wildwoods, NJ – New Jersey Thunder Motorsports Inc will host the 16th Annual East Coast Boardwalk National Car Show, Thursday, May 8th through Sunday, May 11th. This four day, island-wide event, is packed from start to finish with activities that are sure to entertain the car lover in everyone. This isn’t your ordinary car show, Thunder Motorsports presents Custom, Classic, Street Rods, Antiques and Import Cars, all displayed on the last true American Boardwalk in the Wildwoods.

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sea Isle City Municipal Marina Building
346 42nd Place
Registration: 5:30 A.M.
Fishing: 7:00 A.M.
Info: (609) 624-1427

To help beautify gardens and patios, the Cape May Point Civic Club’s annual Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 10, (the day before Mother’s Day) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cape May Point Firehouse on Yale Avenue.

The Club will offer flats and half-flats, of young and healthy annuals. There will also be trays of flowers in 4.5 inch pots (8 pots per tray). Handsome hanging baskets and large patio pots will also be available.

The Ladies Auxiliary and members of the Avalon Vol. Fire Dept. are holding their Annual Plant and Hoagie Sale Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Plant Sale will be from 9 AM to 2 PM and the Hoagie Sale will be from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Firehouse 3100 Dune Drive. For information and orders of plants call Kathy Seliger at 967-7697or 463-5971. For hoagie information please call the firehouse at 967-4411.

Avalon Garden Club's 14th Annual 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 a the Avalon Community Center on the morning of the event located at 30th St & the beach and also in a box in front of the Avalon Chamber of Commerce, 30th & Ocean Dr. All monies collected will go to the beautification of Avalon.

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 Avalon Chamber of Commerce, 30th & Ocean Dr. All monies collected will go to the beautification of Avalon.

Now is the perfect time to thin out the perennial garden and share some of your garden success with others. Admission to the swap is one plant and a new or used garden tool. The new or used garden tool is your “shower gift” to help the nature center stock up on equipment to use in educational gardening programs. For your admission, you will be entitled to take one “swap plant” home with you. Bring additional plants to swap on a 1:1 ratio. Plants may be dropped off on Friday, May 11th, and you will be given a credit voucher to use on your return on Saturday.

The Nature Center of Cape May will host its annual Plant Swap from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The Plant Swap gives community members the opportunity to share their perennial garden successes with others and go home with a new plant to try. Admission to the event is one perennial thinned from participants’ own gardens and one new or used garden tool. The garden tool, or “shower gift,” will be used in adult and children’s gardening programs at the nature center. In return, participants may choose a plant to take home.

Lower Cape Regional High School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., greenhouse behind the school.

One of the Nature Center of Cape May’s most popular programs for all ages! Join our naturalists as they pull a seine net through the waters of Cape May Harbor. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life in the teeming shallows, and learn about the fascinating lives of the animals that inhabit our coastal waters. Have an up-close experience with horseshoe crabs as we discuss their biology and anatomy. Learn why these living fossils are so important to migrating shorebirds and biodiversity. Walk-ins welcome—no preregistration necessary. 1600 Delaware Ave., in Cape May.

Celebrate Mother's Day and make a gift for Mom at the Museum Kids Club. Learn about the tradition of Mother's Day and make a stepping stone for your Mom. At the Cape May County Museum, 504 Rte 9 North, Cape May Court House, 11 am to noon. Free for Kids Club members, $5 for non-members. Call 465-3535 to register.

The Museum Kids Club will host a Stepping Stones Program on Saturday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m. Just in time for Mother’s Day! Artist Diane Flanegan will lead the children in creating and decorating their own stepping stone to give as a gift. Wear old clothes! This event is for children of all ages.

Experience ancient Moroccan, Egyptian folk dance, and Turkish dance performed in Traditional costume. Learn about cultural and legacy behind these exquisite dances. An afternoon of cultural exploration as we welcome members of The Middle Eastern Dance in South Jersey.
Free to see! Meet local teachers & Talents. The Middle Eastern Dance in South Jersey

Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. Includes a barrel-tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. $20 per person. 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Purchase tickets in advance at Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org

Roast Beef Dinner at St Barnabas by the Bay, 13 W. Bates Ave., Villas, Saturday, May 10, 4 to 6:30 pm
Adults $8, children (to age 12) $4, under 6 yrs. free
Salad bar, rolls, roast beef, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, coffee/tea.
Take outs available. For information call 886-2625.

Roast Beef Dinner at St Barnabas by the Bay, 13 W. Bates Ave., Villas, Saturday, May 10, 4 to 6:30 pm
Adults $8, children (to age 12) $4, under 6 yrs. free
Salad bar, rolls, roast beef, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, coffee/tea.
Take outs available. For information call 886-2625.

“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.

The Wildwoods, NJ – New Jersey Thunder Motorsports Inc will host the 16th Annual East Coast Boardwalk National Car Show, Thursday, May 8th through Sunday, May 11th. This four day, island-wide event, is packed from start to finish with activities that are sure to entertain the car lover in everyone. This isn’t your ordinary car show, Thunder Motorsports presents Custom, Classic, Street Rods, Antiques and Import Cars, all displayed on the last true American Boardwalk in the Wildwoods.

If "angels" in flapping robes are sighted running through the streets
of Cape May on
Pentecost morning (also Mother's Day), there is a good reason.

The choirs of the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May and the
Episcopal Church of
the Advent are joining together on Sunday, May 11, to perform Gabriel
Faure's beautiful
anthem, "Cantique de Jean Racine," in both churches. They sing first
at the 9 a.m.
service at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Decatur and Hughes
Streets. They then
sing at the Church of the Advent's 10:30 a.m. service, at the corner
of Franklin and

Enjoy a three-course dinner at the Mad Batter Restaurant on historic Jackson Street with live music to match. Each of the three Sundays preceding opening night, you can enjoy a taste of the Cape May Music Festival and the chef's themed pairing. 7:30 p.m. Limited to 60 people, admission is $60 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

“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.

Children are invited to attend preschool story time designed to provide children with experiences that enrich their early literary and social development. The Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas will host preschool story time on the following dates:

· Mondays at 10 a.m.
January 7, 14, and 28, February 4, 11, and 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31,
April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19

Story Times at Sea Isle City Library

Story Time for Pre-School Children at the Sea Isle City Library, 125 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City will be held on a new day and time. Children will meet on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. on March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and May 5, 12 and 19. Children enjoy stories, songs, coloring and more at story time.

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)

Come join us for Scrabble games on Mondays.

Come and enjoy an educational program presented by The Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor on Diamond Back Terrapins at the Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 12th.

This is a family program for all ages which includes live turtles! From road kill to dredge spoils, learn about what is going on in terrapin conservation, and how you can help these ravishing reptiles, and why all those turtles are on the roads these days.

“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.

Cruise the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher. View six lighthouses on this five-hour trip, including pedestal lighthouses standing offshore in the Bay's mid-channel. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more. The cruise includes a lavish complimentary cold luncheon buffet including shrimp, finger sandwiches, cheese and fruit trays and dessert. A cash bar is available. Limited to 175. Tickets $75. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and the Cape May Whale Watcher.

The Cape May County Dog Obedience Training Club will offer dog obedience training classes, at our new location, the West Cape May Firehouse, 732 Broadway Avenue, West Cape May, for puppies 3-6 months of age, beginner's 6 months and up and a Canine Good Citizen course and test, starting Tuesday, May 13th for 8 weeks. For more information or to register, call Ann at 390-0459 or Nancy at 624-3285.

Help the Wetlands Institute staff feed the fish and terrapins, or just watch the turtles chasing minnows and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. It’s free with general admission; members are free.

“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.

Spring Gardening Workshop and Plant Sale at Local Libraries

The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a Spring Gardening Workshop, the second of a four part series of workshops on gardening, conducted by Karen Williams, a local gardener and owner for twenty years of the “Flora for Fauna Nursery.”

The Spring Gardening Workshop will be held at the following libraries:
Saturday, April 26 – 10 a.m.
Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg (628-2607)
Saturday, May 3 – 10 a.m.
Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas (886-8999)

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.

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.

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.

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)

The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation, will host the 9th Annual Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase at Neil's Steak and Chowder House on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. The public will have the opportunity to enjoy mouth-watering dishes and decadent desserts from local eateries.

Tickets for this event are only $25.00 and are available at the door, day of event!
All proceeds benefit scholarships for the students of The Wildwoods, attending: Wildwood High, Wildwood Catholic, Cape May County Technical High, Cape Christian Academy

Tour Historic Train & Station House
Nestled in the historic Village of Tuckahoe, The Station House reflects all of the history and
charm of it’s original building of the late 1800’s, yet all of the amenities expected in our
modern world today. When some of the local businesses passed, the Pennsylvania-Reading
Seashore Lines, introduced in town in 1893, reinvigorated the area. The event will start with
hors d’oeuvres and you can visit the train, the station, and Scouting displays.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Cape May County Museum Spring Lecture Series concludes with Susan Gibson of the Civil War Roundtable. In period dress, Susan will speak about Colonel Henry Sawyer, Civil War prisoner of war and hero. 7 pm at the Museum, 504 Rte 9 North, Cape May Court House. Free and open to the public.

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.

“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.

The Avalon Garden Club presents "ENCORE" Fashion Show & Luncheon on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Golden Inn, 78th & Dune Drive. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Fashions by the "Collection" from Avalon. Donation $25.00. For tickets call Marcy at 609-368-6787. Public Invited.

Help the Wetlands Institute staff feed the fish and terrapins, or just watch the turtles chasing minnows and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. It’s free with general admission; members are free.

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend a lecture “Helping Parents with Four Year Old Children’s Needs,” at the Woodbine Public Library, 801 Webster Avenue at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th.

The lecture will be presented by Dr. Arthur Lombardo; a New Jersey Licensed Practicing Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Lombardo is a New Jersey Certified School Psychologist who has worked in New Jersey’s public and private schools specializing with children of preschool and elementary school ages.

Glenwood Elementary Choir & Wildwood High School and Middle School Choir proudly present their 2008 SPRING CONCERT, “The Music in Me,”
on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 6 p. m. in the auditorium at WHS.

The public is warmly invited to attend.

Speaker John Burke, Battle of Gettysburg.

“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.

Morey’s Piers prepares to host over 8,000 scouts, troop leaders and chaperones for its 13th annual Beach Jam on May 16th through the 18th. Scouts enjoy an exciting, memorable and safe beach camping adventure with a special weekend package in addition to Merit Badge and Fun Patch workshops. This unique event takes place on the beach at Morey’s Piers with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.

The Friends of Historic Vineland, Elwyn grounds, Landis Avenue. Friday, Camp by Candlelight, storyteller, pizza, Civil War tea, Cornelia Hancock Tent. Saturday, old-fashioned family fun, parade, re-enactments, scavenger hunt, 856-205-9334.

Triple your enjoyment by combining a Wine Tasting Dinner, Winery Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class for a weekend of total indulgence. The weekend begins with a four-course dinner at the Washington Inn with wines themed to the Sunday Wine School Class (Wines for Summer Sipping). On Saturday visit the award-winning Cape May Winery for a tour of the vineyard and a barrel tasting with cheese and fruit. On Sunday, learn the finer points of fine wines at Wine School Class at the Washington Inn. The complete package is $125 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Come and discover the ins and outs of transparent watercolor techniques for both beginner and experienced students at a four day workshop that will explore basic color palettes, color mixing, basic strokes and techniques.
At the Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg (628-2607) – 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 9, 16 and 23

Join the Nature Center of Cape May for its annual Spring Weekend Open House, Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Explore the nature center’s environmental education campus, complete with a three-story observation tower, themed gardens, and a science lab.
The open house will feature an exhibit of over forty shorebird carvings in the Trucksess Welcome Center. The beautiful, lifelike carvings include species such as Ruddy Turnstone, Black-Bellied Plover, Red Knot, dowitchers, Whimbrel, American Oystercatcher, and Dunlin.

Avalon Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale to be held on Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th from Noon till 3:00 pm in the Community Hall 30th St & the beach. For more information contact Peggy 368-1330. A wide variety of plants can be ordered through pre-sale, however all of those plants may not be available on the actual days of the sale unless ordered in advance.

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.

An exiting program “Let’s Go Offshore Fishing!” will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 16th at the Lower Cape Branch of the Cape May County Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas.

On Friday, May 16, 2008 from 4pm until 8pm the "Breasts In The City" 3-Day walk team will hold a benefit at Russo's Bar, 4415 Park Boulevard in Wildwood. Food bracelets will be available for $10. Special shooters, "Sugar Nips" will be available for $2.
All proceeds benefit team participation in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk. Music and prizes.

“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.

The Friends of Historic Vineland, Elwyn grounds, Landis Avenue. Friday, Camp by Candlelight, storyteller, pizza, Civil War tea, Cornelia Hancock Tent. Saturday, old-fashioned family fun, parade, re-enactments, scavenger hunt, 856-205-9334.

Morey’s Piers prepares to host over 8,000 scouts, troop leaders and chaperones for its 13th annual Beach Jam on May 16th through the 18th. Scouts enjoy an exciting, memorable and safe beach camping adventure with a special weekend package in addition to Merit Badge and Fun Patch workshops. This unique event takes place on the beach at Morey’s Piers with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.

Triple your enjoyment by combining a Wine Tasting Dinner, Winery Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class for a weekend of total indulgence. The weekend begins with a four-course dinner at the Washington Inn with wines themed to the Sunday Wine School Class (Wines for Summer Sipping). On Saturday visit the award-winning Cape May Winery for a tour of the vineyard and a barrel tasting with cheese and fruit. On Sunday, learn the finer points of fine wines at Wine School Class at the Washington Inn. The complete package is $125 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Cruise the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher. View nine lighthouses on this seven-hour trip, including pedestal lighthouses standing offshore in the Bay's mid-channel. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more. The cruise includes complimentary coffee and danish in the morning and a lavish complimentary cold luncheon buffet including shrimp, finger sandwiches, cheese and fruit trays and dessert. A cash bar is available. Limited to 175. Tickets $99. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

ROTARY BREAKFAST HELPS RANCH HOPE

SEAVILLE – The Ocean City-Upper Township Noon Rotary Club will hold a community breakfast on May 17th, 2008 at the Seaville United Methodist Church, 3100 Shore Road (Rte. 9) in Seaville.

This “Breakfast of Hope” will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Donations for the breakfast are $10.00 for adults and children under 12 are free of charge. All proceeds will benefit Ranch Hope for Boys and Girls.

POW! The Planning of Wetlands - May 16, 2008
and
Wetland Plants: Know 'Em and Grow 'Em - May 17-18, 2008

at the Hackettstown Natural Resource Education Center
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

POW! The Planning of Wetlands is a guide for the design, construction and
monitoring of a wetland on school grounds or within the community. The 25
exciting and challenging activities promote conservation and stimulate
interests in community service, conservation, science, math and engineering
careers. Correlated to National Science Standards, all activities are

Good Counsel Homes support homeless and pregnant women, Sea Isle City boardwalk, register 8:30, walk 9 a.m. – noon, 856-686-1885.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Sea Isle City
Info: olvbquinn@aol.com

North Cape Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 898-8899, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to reserve space by May 14, $25.

Visit Our Lady Star of the Sea at Ocean and Washington St. for some great spring shopping. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children under 12. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

100 + juried Crafters will be in attendance plus… an International Food Court, live music, children’s activities and of course our 60 Charming Shoppes. FREE admission.

Join the Nature Center of Cape May for its annual Spring Weekend Open House, Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Explore the nature center’s environmental education campus, complete with a three-story observation tower, themed gardens, and a science lab.
The open house will feature an exhibit of over forty shorebird carvings in the Trucksess Welcome Center. The beautiful, lifelike carvings include species such as Ruddy Turnstone, Black-Bellied Plover, Red Knot, dowitchers, Whimbrel, American Oystercatcher, and Dunlin.

Sea Isle Garden Club annual flower sale. A variety of annual flowers, perennials, geraniums and hanging plants will be
available. Call Kathy Wilson at 263-0622

Captain Kidd Pirate Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2008. The pirate costume parade is open to boys and girls ages 12 and under. Parents who would like to register their children for the parade can contact the North Wildwood Recreation Department. Children must be dressed in full costume and prizes will be awarded for the Scariest, Most Creative, and Judge’s Pick. Check-in for the parade will be the day of the event at 26th and the Boardwalk from 10:00am – 10:45am. The parade will begin promptly at 11:00am.

The Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., becomes an outdoor marketplace as vendors from throughout the Northeast display their wares. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 3. Free admission. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Saturday May 17, 2008
Sea Isle City Promenade
11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Benefits Beacon Animal Rescue
Info: (609) 390-7946

FREE FLOWER SHOW - May 17th, 11 AM to 3 PM, Lower Twp Mun Bldg., 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas. Gardening-by-the-Sea Club will be hosting our 25th Flower Show and the theme is "CELEBRATION". Come and enjoy beautiful arrangements created by our very talented members. Enjoy refreshments and a raffle of floral donations, from local florists will take place 12, 1, and 2 o'clock. Bring your camera to capture decorating ideas to use in your home

Avalon Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale to be held on Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th from Noon till 3:00 pm in the Community Hall 30th St & the beach. For more information contact Peggy 368-1330. A wide variety of plants can be ordered through pre-sale, however all of those plants may not be available on the actual days of the sale unless ordered in advance.

Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. Includes a barrel-tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. $20 per person. 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Purchase tickets in advance at Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Carriage House Visitors Center at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org

There will be light food and drink catered by Frescos Restaurant.
Sandra Bloodworth's "Intimate Feasts" is an extraordinary presentation of paintings depicting shared moments through portraits of meals. Each painting evolves as a performance art piece, the food carefully prepared, the place settings sculptural, with strong colors and textures showcasing the dishes that are in themselves the work of art. Bloodworth focuses on capturing that moment in time, and creating on canvas a portrait of that special meal
and occasion.

“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.

Morey’s Piers prepares to host over 8,000 scouts, troop leaders and chaperones for its 13th annual Beach Jam on May 16th through the 18th. Scouts enjoy an exciting, memorable and safe beach camping adventure with a special weekend package in addition to Merit Badge and Fun Patch workshops. This unique event takes place on the beach at Morey’s Piers with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.

Triple your enjoyment by combining a Wine Tasting Dinner, Winery Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class for a weekend of total indulgence. The weekend begins with a four-course dinner at the Washington Inn with wines themed to the Sunday Wine School Class (Wines for Summer Sipping). On Saturday visit the award-winning Cape May Winery for a tour of the vineyard and a barrel tasting with cheese and fruit. On Sunday, learn the finer points of fine wines at Wine School Class at the Washington Inn. The complete package is $125 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

POW! The Planning of Wetlands - May 16, 2008
and
Wetland Plants: Know 'Em and Grow 'Em - May 17-18, 2008

at the Hackettstown Natural Resource Education Center
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

POW! The Planning of Wetlands is a guide for the design, construction and
monitoring of a wetland on school grounds or within the community. The 25
exciting and challenging activities promote conservation and stimulate
interests in community service, conservation, science, math and engineering
careers. Correlated to National Science Standards, all activities are

POW! The Planning of Wetlands - May 16, 2008
and
Wetland Plants: Know 'Em and Grow 'Em - May 17-18, 2008

at the Hackettstown Natural Resource Education Center
Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

POW! The Planning of Wetlands is a guide for the design, construction and
monitoring of a wetland on school grounds or within the community. The 25
exciting and challenging activities promote conservation and stimulate
interests in community service, conservation, science, math and engineering
careers. Correlated to National Science Standards, all activities are

Join the Nature Center of Cape May for its annual Spring Weekend Open House, Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Explore the nature center’s environmental education campus, complete with a three-story observation tower, themed gardens, and a science lab.
The open house will feature an exhibit of over forty shorebird carvings in the Trucksess Welcome Center. The beautiful, lifelike carvings include species such as Ruddy Turnstone, Black-Bellied Plover, Red Knot, dowitchers, Whimbrel, American Oystercatcher, and Dunlin.

Dragonfly Wellness Studio offers this FREE Yoga class the 3rd Sunday of every single month! This is a gentle/beginner style class that intended for people that have NEVER done yoga before or are NEW to our Studio. Teachers volunteer to teach class hoping to turn you onto something new and exciting!

Please wear loose fitting comfortable clothing, that allows you to move without restriction. Bare feet are recommended. Intermediate students are more than welcome to class, just be aware that this is a beginner style class.

PLEASE bring canned goods to donate!

– Keith Bader from Lauber Imports shares his expertise and knowledge of wine during the final Cape May Wine School of the 2007-08 season on Sunday. May 18, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).
From 1-3 p.m. at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., you’ll learn to evaluate and appreciate summertime wines in the final class, “Wines for Summer Sipping.” Admission is $25 per person.

Learn to discern and appreciate fine wines for the summer season in this informative class, Sunday, May 18, 1-3 p.m. at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Admission is $25 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

Matthew Cubbler, a Collegeville, Pennsylvania police officer will be conducting a 72 hour, 70 mile run from the Commodore Barry Bridge to Avalon, NJ. The run is expected to conclude on Sunday, May 18th, at 1pm at the Veterans’ Plaza in Avalon. Various elected officials from the Avalon and Philadelphia areas will be on hand to welcome Matt at the conclusion of his run. Matt is attempting to raise $50,000 for an organization called C.O.P.S., and for scholarships for children with various physical and mental disabilities.

Organizational Meeting of Jersey Cape Military Spouses' Club 5/18/08 at USCG TRACEN 2 to 4. Open to spouses, widows/ers of all branches (active,retired, reserve) all ranks. Also, those interested in the purpose of club are welcome. Entry to USCG base requires military id or by submitting your name in advance to JCMilitarySpousesClub@gmail.com.

Hosted by The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Lobster Loft Restaurant
42nd Place, Sea Isle City
6:00 to 10:00 P.M.
Benefits Guided Beachcombing Program
Info: (609) 263-9643

It's Turtle Party Time in Sea Isle City The Beachcombing Guides of Sea Isle City will hold their 10th Annual Turtle Party (adults only) on Sunday, May 18, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Lobster Loft Restaurant. Tickets are $15 per person and include a delicious dinner, cash bar, fabulous door prizes, musical entertainment by popular Frank Brad, and dancing, according to Eleanor Moore, coordinator. The event benefits the Beachcombing Program, which every summer takes approximately 3000 children and adults on educational fun-filled tours of the beach.

Enjoy a three-course dinner at the Mad Batter Restaurant on historic Jackson Street with live music to match. Each of the three Sundays preceding opening night, you can enjoy a taste of the Cape May Music Festival and the chef's themed pairing. 7:30 p.m. Limited to 60 people, admission is $60 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Sunday, May 18: 8pm
Cape May Convention Hall
ROAD TO THE ISLES
This talented ensemble performs the pipe and fiddle music, dance, and folksong traditions of Scotland & Ireland, just the ticket back to the lochs and glens of Celtic lands of old.

“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.

Children are invited to attend preschool story time designed to provide children with experiences that enrich their early literary and social development. The Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas will host preschool story time on the following dates:

· Mondays at 10 a.m.
January 7, 14, and 28, February 4, 11, and 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31,
April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19

Story Times at Sea Isle City Library

Story Time for Pre-School Children at the Sea Isle City Library, 125 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City will be held on a new day and time. Children will meet on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. on March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and May 5, 12 and 19. Children enjoy stories, songs, coloring and more at story time.

$10

Come join us for Scrabble games on Mondays.

Teen Poetry Slam, Avalon Library, share your favorite poem & enjoy refreshments, 7 p.m.

Subject - the original roast beef sandwich stand with Bob Mole. Call for more info.

“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.

The Cape May Branch of the Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will hold its annual luncheon, card and game party on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Menu choices are Chicken with Mushrooms in Marsala Wine Sauce or Cape May Crab Cake. Reservations and payment of $25 per person are needed by May 13th.
Proceeds from this event benefit the Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. Please contact Sue Wichterman at 609-884-9155 or Anne Burrows at 609-884-2409.

Help the Wetlands Institute staff feed the fish and terrapins, or just watch the turtles chasing minnows and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. It’s free with general admission; members are free.

On Tuesday, May 20th, 8pm, at the Episcopal Church of the Advent the
NEW YORK CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: TILL THERE WAS EULENSPIEGEL will be playing with Renée Jolles, a violin soloist.
Schubert’s shining masterpiece, the beloved Octet rounds out this wonderful program preceded by a Mozartean homage to Bach and Franz Hasenöhrl’s charming tribute to Richard Strauss’ musical tale about the medieval rogue, Till Eulenspiegel.
Mozart/Bach: Prelude and Fugue, KV 404a No. 4 in F Major
Strauss/Hasenöhrl: Till Eulenspiegel—einmal anders! (Differently for once!)

“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.

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 Hugh