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.

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.

Jersey Cape Writers Groups will meet at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, at 7 p.m. with Ken Hoerauf and Lorraine Vail. Bring your writing to share to develop your talents and creativity. For information call 398-5854.

On Tuesday, May 27th at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent the
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER PLAYERS will play. New Jersey’s premier players return to the Music Festival with a program of classics of the chamber repertoire.
Haydn: Quartet (TBA)
Shostakovich: Quartet No. 8
Dvorak: Quartet No. 6 in F major, Op 96 "American"

“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.

Back by popular demand, the Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a series of eight weekly classes “An Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi” at the Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas. The classes will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

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.

dine at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café, located on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., for a mini-concert with members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony and an elegant Tea Luncheon. Bach’s Lunches feature live chamber music and a luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages.
Bach’s Lunches are offered Wednesdays, May 28, June 4, and 11 at 12:30 p.m. The lunches are limited to 50 people and cost $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling (609) 884-5404 or (800) 275-4278 or reserve online at www.capemaymac.org

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 will host a “Home Buyer and Seller’s Seminar” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28th at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

Be an informed consumer by knowing the process of selling and buying a home. Your home usually represents the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. By getting familiar with the individual steps of the buying and selling process, you can reduce your stress and make better decisions to protect that investment.

This seminar will include the following:

Sea Isle City – On Wednesday morning, May 28, the Marion Guild from Saint Joseph Church, Sea Isle City, is planning a pilgrimage to a pair of religious shrines in the Philadelphia region. For those who wish to join them, it promises to be an enjoyable, informative experience.

Their day will begin at 8:15 A.M., when their bus leaves the church parking lot and begins the journey toward Philadelphia. Along the way, the pilgrims will be served breakfast snacks and enjoy the trip in comfort.

“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.

CAPE MAY—Cruise the Delaware Bay aboard the 100-foot Cape May Whale Watcher on Saturday, June 28 during the “Big Trip” Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure, co-sponsored by the Cape May Whale Watcher and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). The “Big Trip” is a seven-hour voyage of discovery and adventure up the Delaware Bay. See and photograph historic lighthouses that were built during the late 19th and early part of the 20th centuries to aid ships sailing the treacherous mid-channel of the Delaware Bay.

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.

Lower Cape May Regional High School Fashion and Design students will be hosting their Spring Showing Thurs. evening May 29, 2008 at 6:30PM.

Lower Cape May Regional High School Fine and Practical Arts Department will be hosting it's annual Festival of the Arts Thursday evening May 29, 2008 from 7 to 9PM. Fine art, fashion design and show, woodworking, child development, drafting projects and baked goods will be on display.

The Cape May County Library is pleased to host a lecture by Frank Healy, author of “Living with a Phenomenal Memory: How an Ordinary Man Developed Amazing Memorization Skills” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29th. The lecture will be held at the Main Branch of the Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

On Thursday, May 29th, 8 p.m., at the Cape May Convention Hall the BAY-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY: MARITIME MOZART MAYHEM will play. Enrico Elisi, piano soloist
An all-Mozart program featuring:
Contradance K. 534 Das Donnerwetter
Symphony No. 40 in G minor
Piano Concerto in d minor No. 20

“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 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.

Second Annual “Spin for Lynn”
Friday, May 30, 2008 at Island Aerobics
(Upstairs at 3206 Dune Drive, Avalon)

6:00pm
Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance
Space is limited so make your reservations now!
All proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk in honor of Lynn Smith-Eldon, a breast cancer SURVIVOR!!
Contact Tracey to reserve your bike at 861-5718 or traceyr1@comcast.net

“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.

Come on out!

Free! The 305th Air Mobility Wing will host the 2008 McGuire Air Expo – which is FREE to the public – on May 31 and June 1, 2008.

Headlining this year’s event will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Additionally, the F-15 air demonstration team is scheduled to perform. A large number of current and former military aircraft, including the base’s own KC-10 Extender, C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker will also be on display.

Enjoy a weekend adventure to see the wild ponies of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands May 31 and June 1 with the Wetlands Institute. Travel from the Institute aboard a comfortable bus, cross the bay on the Cape May Lewes Ferry and continue down the Delmarva Peninsula while enjoying films about the ponies. After lunch enjoy a nature boat trip to look for ponies and birds or visit the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

The CAPE MAY COUNTY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION May breakfast will be at Santos Italian Restaurant at 0900 hours on Saturday, May 31st. Santos is located at 2100 Bayshore Rd in Villas.

We have recently opened our membership to all branches of the military, and welcome new members who have been honorablly discharged from service, or are currently serving. The organization meets once a month to enjoy breakfast and fellowship. Occasionally there are field trips afterwards, usually with a military theme.

Ages 3 and up with an adult.
Let's go peek at a pond and get a close-up view of some slimy, squiggly, swimmy critters. Dress to get wet! *We'll meet at New Jersey Audubon Society’s Center for Education and Research in Goshen. Call 609-898-8848 for reservations and directions.
Cost: members $8 adults, $5 children ages 3 to 12; nonmembers $10 adults, $7 children ages 3 to 12; children under 3 free.

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.

Free Admission! Historic Cold Spring Village kicks off their summer season schedule of events with Open House Weekend. Visit select buildings for demonstrations of the crafts, trades, and lifestyles of a 19th century South Jersey farm community. Enjoy tea with the Friends of HCSV in the Spicer-Leaming House. Afternoon guided tours of the Village and Bradner's Run Nature Trail. Sponsored by Garden State Dredging.

Saturday, May 31, 2008, 2:00 pm to 6 pm. $28.00 per person. Class Reunion for everyone who attended Jules E Mastbaum AVTS, Phila PA. Draft beer, house wine or soda included. MIxed drinks served at a discount. Buffet lunch, DJ with music for dancing. To order tickets go to our website, www.mastbaum.com or mail check or money order to JEMAA, P.O. Box 14799, Phila PA 19134.

Come and enjoy a lively musical presentation “Mermaids, Pirates, and Sea Chanteys” by folklorist and singer Nancy G. Cochrane at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. The program will be held at the Main Branch of the Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

Free Admission! Historic Cold Spring Village kicks off their summer season schedule of events with Open House Weekend. Visit select buildings for demonstrations of the crafts, trades, and lifestyles of a 19th century South Jersey farm community. Enjoy tea with the Friends of HCSV in the Spicer-Leaming House. Afternoon guided tours of the Village and Bradner's Run Nature Trail. Sponsored by Garden State Dredging.

Free! The 305th Air Mobility Wing will host the 2008 McGuire Air Expo – which is FREE to the public – on May 31 and June 1, 2008.

Headlining this year’s event will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Additionally, the F-15 air demonstration team is scheduled to perform. A large number of current and former military aircraft, including the base’s own KC-10 Extender, C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker will also be on display.

Knights of Columbus #2572, 206 New York Avenue, North Wildwood will be hosting a Jam Session on Sunday, June 1st from 4 PM until 8 PM. The session will feature live music by Wayne & Jamie. Come eat, drink, dance and party at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Everyone is welcome

Fifties & Sixties Record Hop, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer & Pacific Avenues, Wildwood, 7-11PM, $15, reservations required, 522-7541
Food & Drink at 1950s prices, Rick Rock DJ, jitterbug & twist contests, prizes for the best costumes.

Shtreiml is a Montreal/Philly based group founded in 2002. They feature a high-octane mix of not-so-traditional Eastern-European Jewish Turkish music. Led by harmonica innovator Jason Rosenblatt, Shtreiml’s blues-rock infused set delivers a new look at some centuries old folk music. 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street. General admission $25, seniors $20, and students $10. 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.

Learn simple techniques to improve photography during a three day workshop, “The Basics of Digital Nature Photography,” at the Cape May County Library. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on June 3, 10, and 17 at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

The New York Chamber Ensemble presents, “The Many Sounds of the German Baroque.” Experience the remarkable diversity of sounds one could experience while traveling through the Germany of the 18th century. Baritone Thomas Meglioranza, makes his Cape May debut, while Robert Wolinsky returns as Master of Ceremonies. 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin Streets. General admission $20, seniors $15, and $5 students. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Back by popular demand, the Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a series of eight weekly classes “An Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi” at the Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas. The classes will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Middle Township AARP Chapter 1182, Installation Luncheon, June 4th, noon, Grand Hotel, Cape May, $18. DONATION FOR CARA, paper or canned goods, diapers. Reservations needed by May 28th. Call 465-8248 for information.

Enjoy a mini-concert by members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony and an elegant Tea Luncheon at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4. $25 per person. Presented 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.

dine at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café, located on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., for a mini-concert with members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony and an elegant Tea Luncheon. Bach’s Lunches feature live chamber music and a luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages.
Bach’s Lunches are offered Wednesdays, May 28, June 4, and 11 at 12:30 p.m. The lunches are limited to 50 people and cost $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling (609) 884-5404 or (800) 275-4278 or reserve online at www.capemaymac.org

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

So you want to write a book, a novella, a short story, but you don’t have a clue about how to start it, finish it, get it edited and published, and once finished, how to market it so people will buy and read it.

Season Finale, scheduled for June 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., will be an exciting production. Three of Group Motion's favorite choreographer/dancers will be presenting personal works.

Kun-Yang Lin will present The Emptiness of Snow, a piece that contemplates the Buddhist concept of "emptiness." Through the complex metaphor of winter, the dancers will explore the relationship of the world that is seen with the world that is unseen.

The Bay-Atlantic Symphony presents, “Heartstrings” featuring Verdi Prelude to Act 3 of La Traviata, Schubert Tragic Symphony, and violinist Rachel Lee performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Congress Hall Hotel, 251 Beach Drive. General admission $25, seniors $20, and students $10. 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.

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.
Held at the Main Branch of the Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House (463-6350) – 1 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27

Surf-Fishing from A to Z at Lower Branch Library

Learn all about surf-fishing with Bob Jackson during a lecture 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6 follow with an outdoors demonstration of surf-casting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. The program is being held at the Lower Cape Branch of the Cape May County Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas.

. Take a nostalgic trip down Memory Lane featuring the wonderful music of America’s “Greatest Generation.” This richly illustrated program is presented by a professional musician who experienced the music scene as it was unfolding. This event takes place at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., and admission is $10 per person.

Season Finale, scheduled for June 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., will be an exciting production. Three of Group Motion's favorite choreographer/dancers will be presenting personal works.

Kun-Yang Lin will present The Emptiness of Snow, a piece that contemplates the Buddhist concept of "emptiness." Through the complex metaphor of winter, the dancers will explore the relationship of the world that is seen with the world that is unseen.

Fantasy Faire: A Festival of Medieval Arts & Folklife, shows throughout the day, $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 children, and kids under 5 free, Wheaton Arts, 1501 Glasstown Rd. Millville, 800-998-4552

To further your knowledge on Cape May’s surprisingly important role during WWII, board one of MAC’s trolleys’ for World War II Trolley Tours on Saturday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. You will visit several of the sites discussed in the previous presentation, including Fort Miles, Battery 223, Fire Control Tower No. 23, with drive-bys of Naval Air Station Cape May, the Cape May Canal and other sites. Admission is $15 per person.

Raindates are Sunday. For more information call Diane Flanegan 884-9325

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Sea Isle City and AARP sponsor 7th annual Heart 5K Run/Fun Walk On Saturday, June 7, Sea Isle City and the local AARP chapter will hold their 7th Annual Heart 5K Run & Fun Walk at Kennedy Boulevard and the Promenade. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the site with the 5K run slated to take off at 9:00 a.m. followed immediately by the walk. Donation of $10 is asked with children under 12 years of age participating free. The event benefits the American Heart Association of South Jersey, according to Terry Tighe, coordinator for the city.

Surfing Competition, 7AM, Kennedy Blvd. and the beach, Sea Isle City. 263-2968 or 263-5000

Step-Up for the ARC-WALK 2008
Saturday, JUNE 7, 2008 Registration begins at 9AM Walk begins at 10AM
JFK Blvd. & Promenade
For more information call 861-7100 x 118

Free Tennis Clinic
June 7th, fourth - eighth graderrs, 9AM-noon
Middle Township High School Tennis Courts
For more information call 465-1852 ext 549

Enjoy all things Irish and Scottish at Historic Cold Spring Village’s 4th Annual Celtic Festival, to be held the weekend of June 7th-8th from 10am-4:30pm. The festival includes over three staging areas of live musical entertainment and interactive demonstrations, traditional food and craft vendors, clan tents and pub area with all-day live music.

Attend the presentation “Cape May in World War II” on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Inn of Cape May. Cape May played a surprisingly vital role during World War II, from homeland defense to antisubmarine warfare to training of carrier pilots. Learn about the changes a coastal town underwent during wartime and what measures were taken to secure our port and waterways via this richly illustrated presentation. Admission is $10 per person.

Don’t miss your opportunity to tour Naval Air Station Wildwood on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At your leisure, visit Hangar #1, at the Cape May County Airport, home to Naval Air Station Wildwood, a World War II dive-bomber training facility during the war. Now an aviation museum, it honors the 41 airmen who perished there while training. Tours take about one hour and admission is $5 per person.

Open House for Horse Rescue Mission, Inc., come view our facility - Huge flea market, horse tack & equipment, furniture, household items - pony rides-games-music- bouncy rides-food-free give ways = Please call Tara @ 609-377-9041 for info or to reserve a flea market table ($10.00 per table). All proceeds go to help feed and maintain our equines. June 7,2008 from 10am-2pm, 1701 4th Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

Open House for Horse Rescue Mission, Inc., come view our facility - Huge flea market, horse tack & equipment, furniture, household items - pony rides-games-music- bouncy rides-food-free give ways = Please call Tara @ 609-377-9041 for info or to reserve a flea market table ($10.00 per table). All proceeds go to help feed and maintain our equines. June 7,2008 from 10am-2pm, 1701 4th Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

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.

Little Flower High School Alumnae Association, Cape May County Chapter, Mass of Thanksgiving, June 7, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 3948 Central Ave., Ocean City. Luncheon follows at the Tuckahoe Inn. Call 465-3838.

The Avalon Garden Club will hold its 26th Annual Flower Show entitled "Le Grande Tour" on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from noon till 4:00 pm at the Community Hall, 30th St and the beach. Public Invited...Admission Free.

The Avalon Garden Club's 26th Annual Flower Show will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from noon till 4:00 pm at the Community Hall, 30th St & the beach. Public Invited/Admission Free. Always an enjoyable afternoon.
Any questions please call: 856-424-3846

Titanic: The Latest Chapters at Court House Library

Despite the passage of the more than ninety-five years, the Titanic’s story continues to add new chapters. Charles Haas, President of the Titanic International Society will be sharing the past and present of the Titanic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

Tea? Art?

The Cape May County Art League will be hosting its annual Juried Member Show during the month of June, 2008. The show will exhibit a multitude of mediums: oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, pastels, photography and more. The Cape May Winery is excited to be the host of this year's event, with an artist's reception on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

The Middle Township High School Alumni Association will hold its 18th Annual Dinner on Saturday, June 7th at Atkinson’s Restaurant, 1010 Rt. 9 South, Cape May Court House.

Flag Day Celebration, South District Elks Lodges and Veterans Organizations, Sunset Beach, Cape May Point, 6:30pm, Congress Street Brass Band

Fantasy Faire: A Festival of Medieval Arts & Folklife, shows throughout the day, $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 children, and kids under 5 free, Wheaton Arts, 1501 Glasstown Rd. Millville, 800-998-4552

Tidal Marsh Tour by Kayak, 9:30 and 1PM, Nature Center of Cape May, 898-8848

Don’t miss your opportunity to tour Naval Air Station Wildwood on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At your leisure, visit Hangar #1, at the Cape May County Airport, home to Naval Air Station Wildwood, a World War II dive-bomber training facility during the war. Now an aviation museum, it honors the 41 airmen who perished there while training. Tours take about one hour and admission is $5 per person.

On Sunday, June 8 at 10 a.m. take the World War II Boat Cruise aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a trip around Cape Island. As you cruise, you’ll travel through the World War II Canal, see the remnants of Fort Miles, including Fire Control Tower No. 23 and Battery 223, and pass the US Coast Guard Base, formerly Naval Air Station Cape May. Hear tales of enemy activity and homeland defense efforts in the ocean and bay. Marvelous views of the city, Lighthouse and dolphins will enhance your experience. The boat departs from Miss Chris Marina and the cruise lasts for about 2 hours.

The Jersey Shore Parrot Head Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties will hold its annual family picnic, Sunday, June 8, from 3:00 p.m. to dusk. The event will take place at Kennedy Park, located at 24 Broadway, off Mays Landing Road, in Somers Point.

The Dixie Hummingbirds, "The World's Greatest Gospel Group" according to Ebony Magazine, make their Music Festival debut this year. The Dixie Hummingbirds are among the longest-lived and most successful groups of their genre. Renowned for their imaginative arrangements, progressive harmonies and all-around versatility, they earned almost universal recognition as the greatest Southern quartet of their generation. 8 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, Route 9 South, Lower Township. General admission $25, seniors $20, and students $10.

Cape May County Library invites teenagers with a passion for photography to participate in the “2008 Photography Contest for Teenagers.” The contest is open to all teens, ages 13 through 19. Contest rules and entry forms are available at any branch of the Cape May County Library. Photographs will be judged by a panel of three and award winning entries will be announced the week of August 18, 2008.

Photographs should reflect subjects of interests to teens in one of the following categories:
• Local Interest
• Nature
• People & Pets

Salt Marsh Safari by Boat 10AM & 1:30PM, Nature Center of Cape May, for more information call 898-8848

Pastor Debra Bullock, the Vicar of St. Barnabas and the Assistant to the Rector at St. Mary's facilitates this Bible Study which meets on Monday evenings at The Branches in Rio Grande (the intersection of 2nd and Vermont - located in the Village Shops across the parking lot from Bob's Pet Shop and Dollar Store). The class assumes no previous knowledge and is open to all persons regardless of church affiliation. Meeting begins at 7:30 and ends with Evening Prayer at 8:30. All are Welcome.

Learn simple techniques to improve photography during a three day workshop, “The Basics of Digital Nature Photography,” at the Cape May County Library. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on June 3, 10, and 17 at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

The New York Chamber Ensemble presents, “The Jazz Element: Jazzing up the Classics” with Ted Rosenthal on piano and Susan Rotholz, flute and vocals. What New York Chamber Ensemble season would be complete without another heartfelt homage to the world of jazz—a world that has spilled over into the “classical” genre and continues to inspire new generations of composers?

Back by popular demand, the Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a series of eight weekly classes “An Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi” at the Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas. The classes will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Cape Island Nature Trolley, 10:15, Nature Center of Cape May, for more information call 898-8848

CAPE MAY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING HOSTS THE

34TH ANNUAL SENIOR ART SHOW

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 11, 2008

2:30 p.m. * AWARDS PRESENTATION *
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

CAPE MAY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (LOBBY)
4 MOORE ROAD
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NEW JERSEY

Cape May County Freeholder Gerald Thornton will announce the winners of the 34TH annual art show at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. The public is invited to view the artists’ works from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the lobby of the County Administration Building

dine at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café, located on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., for a mini-concert with members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony and an elegant Tea Luncheon. Bach’s Lunches feature live chamber music and a luncheon of sandwiches, salads, soups, breads, pastries and beverages.
Bach’s Lunches are offered Wednesdays, May 28, June 4, and 11 at 12:30 p.m. The lunches are limited to 50 people and cost $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling (609) 884-5404 or (800) 275-4278 or reserve online at www.capemaymac.org

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

Birds on the Beach Program at Main Library

Cape May Court House – Join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library to learn how to recognize local birds at the Jersey Shore.

Birds of Cape May, 8:30AM, Observation tower, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activities, theme gardens, nature gift shop, for more information call 898-8848

The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a new reading group “The Naturalist Book Club” for anybody interested in reading popular books about nature and then discussing them in an open forum. Meetings will be held at the Main Branch of the Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House on the second Thursday of each month beginning on May 8th from7:00-8:00 p.m..

The Bay-Atlantic Symphony with violin soloist Ruatao Mao presents, “ For the Birders” featuring Respighi’s The Birds (Gli Uchelli), Vaughn Williams’ The Lark Ascending, and Beethoven Symphony No. 6, The Pastoral. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Congress Hall Hotel, 251 Beach Drive. General admission $25, seniors $20, and students $10. 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.

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.
Held at the Main Branch of the Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House (463-6350) – 1 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27

Official grand opening and building dedication of the Cape May Court House Post Office.

Jersey Shore BBW will be hosting a dinner and dance night in Margate Nj on June 13th.We will be meeting for dinner at fedeli's restaurant at 9403 Ventnor Ave Margate at 7pm for a gourmet Italian dinner.There will be a 3 course meal served family style for 20$ per person plus gratuity.This is a BYOB. After dinner we will head down to the bay to memories in margate.This is Jerry Blavat's club.We will have drinks and dancing there.

Cape May— Craig McManus, physic medium and ghost writer, explains ghosts as souls that have become stuck between our world and the “other side.” McManus has investigated numerous hauntings in Cape May and has written three books about the ghosts he has encountered in town. During the Ghosts of Cape May Dinner, presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), McManus will explain paranormal activity and his experiences with the ghosts of Cape May.

Skimmer Festival Weekend in Sea Isle City

Seaside Market, Food Court, Live Music, Dance Contests, Antique Auto Show, Free Guided Trolley Tours, Sand & Sculpting Demos

For information call 263-tour

Flea Market and Alex's Lemonade Stand Saturday June 14 at Woodland Village & Garden Greenhouse Rt 9 in Clermont, NJ.
Interested Vendors Please contact Melody at 609-624-1350 prompt #2 Giftshop. A $5 donation to Alex's Lemonade stand is requested for space.

Breakfast benefits Alcove Center

Bring your dad - or anyone else - to breakfast on Saturday, June 14 at
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 13 W. Bates Ave., Villas from 8 to 11 a.m.
Tickets are $6; kids under 12 years old eat free. For information call
886-2625. Proceeds benefit Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families.

Local artistis Jennifer Pruszinski and Linda Ennis will be signing their book "Solomon Says: Illustrated Proverbs for Children" at the Wooldland Village on Rt 9 in Clermont. These local sisters from Wildwood Crest, published this book in 2005 with Lulu publishers. The books will be sold as part of the Woodland Villade Craft show taking place on Saturday, June 14th from 10-4.

A traditional Victorian fair on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate,
1048 Washington St., Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. The day features live musical performances, crafts, collectibles, living history characters, children’s activities and refreshments. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Free admission and parking and a free trolley shuttle from the Washington Street Mall. 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.

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.

A free family folklife festival celebrating the history, culture & environment of South Jersey's Bayshore region. Held in the historic village of Bivalve, NJ and surrounding communities.

Music on four stages, food of all kinds (especially local seafood), crafts, exhibits, fireworks, river boat tours, kids activities, fishing derby, crab races, bike rodeo, oyster shucking contest, cooking & craft demonstrations and much more.

50th Anniversary of Middle Township Ambulance Corps, Inc. as a VOLUNTEER Rescue Squad
State and Twp dignitaries will be present.

Fashion Show & Card Party, noon, Stone Harbor Civic Club, Sand Barrens, Swainton, fashions by Papagallo, $25, for more info call 368-5969

Middle Township Ambulance Corp.will be celebrating 50th years as a volunteer rescue sqaud on June 14th from Noon until 3 pm. Event will be held at our building located on Rt 9 at Bennett St in Cape May Court House.

Fishing is hands-on fun, and every kid should experience the thrill of catching a fish! In partnership with the charter boat, the Fiesta, the Nature Center of Cape May is offering a half-day Family Fishing Trip on Saturday, June 14, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Experience field camps, displays and exhibits depicting military life throughout various wars. Encampments to include: Colonial soldiers, Union & Confederate, English Civil War, German WWII Infantry. Presentations of The Story of Old Glory at the Village Gazebo both days at 1pm.

Upper Library Presents “Gardening for Wildlife with NATIVES”

Pat Sutton, a working naturalist and backyard habitat champion, will demonstrate how using native plants in landscaping attracts birds, butterflies and other wildlife during an indoor lecture from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg. Following the indoor program participants are invited to tour a beautiful and wildlife filled “Back and Front Yard Habitat” in nearby Eldora.

Strawberry Festival, First United Methodist Church of Avalon, 7-9PM, $6 adults, $3 children, 967-4204

Skimmer Festival Weekend in Sea Isle City

Seaside Market, Food Court, Live Music, Dance Contests, Antique Auto Show, Free Guided Trolley Tours, Sand & Sculpting Demos

For information call 263-tour

The Wildwood Crest Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement and Development Authority and the Wildwood Crest Tourism Development Commission, will host the third annual Wheelin’ The Wildwoods Bike Tour, on Sunday, June 15. The tour is a fun, non-competitive event that offers the opportunity to experience the Wildwoods and surrounding shore areas through bike rides of 26 or 10 miles.

Green Creek United Bethel ME Church
386 Route 47, Green Creek, NJ

On Sunday, June 15th, Lori Potts,
former missionary to Kazakhsen, and
her daughter Amanda will tell how
the Lord has blessed them since her
husband, Dave Potts, died and
was buried in Kazahksen.
Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall,
at which time Lori will be glad to answer
any question you may have.

Experience field camps, displays and exhibits depicting military life throughout various wars. Encampments to include: Colonial soldiers, Union & Confederate, English Civil War, German WWII Infantry. Presentations of The Story of Old Glory at the Village Gazebo both days at 1pm.

George Mesterhazy and Friends presents “Tribute.” Cape May’s favorite jazz pianist, accompanied by his talented trio and vocalists, takes to the keyboards for a tribute of his favorite composers including like Burt Bacharach, Johnny Mandel, Michel LeGrand, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. 8 p.m. Sunday, June 15. Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, Route 9 South, Lower Township. General admission $25, seniors $20, and students $10. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).

Sunday, June 15th at 8:00 pm
Jazz Vespers at the First Presbyterian Church, Hughes & Decatur Streets, Cape May, NJ. Guitarist extraordinaire Bob Sterling and his All-star Band will raise the roof and get your heart pumping with their hot brand of up-tempo jazz and cool you down with smooth, subtle tunes. One of the most creative talents in the area, don’t miss this hot recording artist in a great intimate setting. Limited free parking is available. Admission is free. A love offering is appreciated. Call 884-8740 for more information.

Cape May County Library invites teenagers with a passion for photography to participate in the “2008 Photography Contest for Teenagers.” The contest is open to all teens, ages 13 through 19. Contest rules and entry forms are available at any branch of the Cape May County Library. Photographs will be judged by a panel of three and award winning entries will be announced the week of August 18, 2008.

Photographs should reflect subjects of interests to teens in one of the following categories:
• Local Interest
• Nature
• People & Pets

Pastor Debra Bullock, the Vicar of St. Barnabas and the Assistant to the Rector at St. Mary's facilitates this Bible Study which meets on Monday evenings at The Branches in Rio Grande (the intersection of 2nd and Vermont - located in the Village Shops across the parking lot from Bob's Pet Shop and Dollar Store). The class assumes no previous knowledge and is open to all persons regardless of church affiliation. Meeting begins at 7:30 and ends with Evening Prayer at 8:30. All are Welcome.

Free Rock - N - Roll Concert featuring The Insiders! Monday June 16th at 7:30 JFK Blvd, Sea Isle City Promenade. For more information call 263-tour

Learn simple techniques to improve photography during a three day workshop, “The Basics of Digital Nature Photography,” at the Cape May County Library. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on June 3, 10, and 17 at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.

Pet Show Contest, Tuesday June 17th at 7:30PM JFK BLVD. Sea Isle City Promenade. For more informaiton call 263-tour

Back by popular demand, the Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a series of eight weekly classes “An Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi” at the Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas. The classes will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18 and 25.