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.

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.

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.

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

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.