Major Events in Cape May County

2006 Events

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Cape May County Calendar

For generations, families have enjoyed the pleasures found only on the Jersey Cape, making Cape May County one of the best vacation destinations on the east coast.

Revised 1/2/2007

2007 updates will be available soon. Please take a look at last year's events for an idea of things to come...

JANUARY - 2006

CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK & ZOO - Admission is FREE. There are over 250 species of animals plus a Reptile house and Aviary nestled within the beauty of the park. Shelters are available for family reunions, picnics or company outings. For children, the park has a variety of gym equipment. Open every day except Christmas. Hours: Park- 9am to dusk, Zoo-10am-4:45pm. Take Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway to Rt. 9Park/Zoo entrance. (609) 465-5271.

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY - Call (609) 884-2736 / (609) 861-0700. Visit Northwood Center at 701 E. Lake Dr. in Cape May Point or Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen for a copy of scheduled daily walks & activities. Birding hotline (609) 861-0466 for current sightings or www.cmbo.org

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE - Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals & dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet
On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org

CAPE MAY COUNTY MUSEUM - Invites visitors to explore, discover & learn Jersey Cape history through programs & tours of the historic Holmes House estate & by researching local history & genealogy at the Alexander Memorial Library. MUSEUM - open Sat. (ONLY) 10am-2pm, last admission MUSEUM STORE - is open every day Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY - is open for genealogy research on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm. Tues. & Sat. by appt. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

VICTORIAN CAPE MAY TOURS - Lots of tours through Victorian Cape May such as: Welcome Inn Tour; Gourmet Brunch Walk, Chef’s dine-Around Tour, Children’s Tour of Emlen Physick Estate, Natural Habitats Trolley Tours, etc. For a full schedule Call (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org

MID-ATLANTIC CENTER for the ARTS (MAC) - Cape May’s Leader in cultural & heritage tourism, MAC offers a year-round schedule of special events, as well as walking, boat, trolley & house tours. Visit Cape May’s only Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, fully restored by MAC. Attributed to the renowned architect Frank Furness, this 18 room mansion is one of the finest examples of “Stick Style” architecture in America. Many original furnishings are on display throughout the house. MAC has also restored several of the Estate’s outbuildings, including the Carriage House, built in 1876. Today, it houses the Carriage House gallery, home to changing exhibits, a museum shop, & the Twinings Tearoom, where visitors can enjoy an authentic English experience at luncheon & afternoon tea. For info about Mac’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals & special events call (609) 884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org

HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE - Stroll the shaded lanes of the Village’s 20 acres as you step back in time to a South Jersey rural community of the mid-nineteenth century. Village craftspeople make history come alive as they demonstrate age old crafts using traditional tools, methods & materials. See iron rod heated & formed at the blacksmith’s forge, the speeding weaver’s shuttle, the spinner twisting wool into yarn, basketmaker, broom makers, the potter molding clay, etc. Open 10am until 4:30pm weekends beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Open Tuesday through Sunday from late June through Labor Day & weekends in September. $. Call (609) 898-2300 or www.hcsv.org

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848 Email nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY PERENNIALS SEVEN POINT BINO-CHECK & LENS CLEANING - Daily 9-4:30pm. Stop at either center & have your binoculars’ performance checked & the lens cleaned. May not be available during peak visitation hours. Free. Email birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

FEBRUARY - 2006

CAPE MAY COUNTY MUSEUM - Invites visitors to explore, discover & learn Jersey Cape history through programs & tours of the historic Holmes House estate & by researching local history & genealogy at the Alexander Memorial Library. MUSEUM - open Sat. (ONLY) 10am-2pm, last admission MUSEUM STORE - is open every day Tues.-Sat.10am-2pm THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY - is open for genealogy research on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm. Tues. & Sat. by appt. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848 Email nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

4 Kids Can Rock: Geology & fossils 11am. Exhibits, children’s hands-on activities, nature store 10am-3pm

6,13,27 Mommy & Me Children’s Program 10:30-11:30am

11 Birding from the deck of the New Nature Center 10am. Seed Starting Party 11am

18&25 Exhibits, children’s hands-on activities. Nature store 10am-4pm

26 KIDS CAN! EXPO at Cape May Convention Hall on the Promenade 10am-4pm.

4 WINTER EAGLE FESTIVAL- Hosted by Cumberland Co. Call (856) 453-2177 or (866) 866-MORE. Also Cape May Bird Observatory (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

4&5 BOARDWALK KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW - Convention Hall, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com

5 ONE-DAY WORKSHOP LEARNING TO SEE BIRDS- Cape May Bird Observatory. $. Limit: 24 (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

7&8 COSTA RICA JOURNEY- Neotropical Birding & Natural History. Limit 14. $. (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

10 CRAFTS IN WINTER - Convention Hall, Cape May. (609) 884-5404

10-12 MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING NATIONALS - Convention Hall, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com

18&19 YOUTH WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Convention Hall, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com

19 ANTIQUES IN WINTER - Convention Hall, Cape May. (609) 884-5404

20 PRESIDENT’S DAY ROLLER SKATING PARTY - 1-3pm. Convention Hall, Cape May.

26 KID’S CAN FAIR - Convention Hall, Cape May. Call May Nature Center. (609) 898-8848

WINTER WANDERINGS- CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY Call for more information & specifics (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org Daily walks led by CMBO Staff/Associate Naturalists. Bring binoculars (some loaners available) & field guide, if available. Meet at given time, day, place. $. No need to register. NOTE: SEVEN POINT BINO-CHECK & LENS CLEANING 9-4:30 daily at either CMBO. You can have your binoculars cleaned & their performance checked. Free. *May not be available during peak visitation hrs.

SATURDAYS
Feb. 4 to Mar. 25
Birding at Cape May Point - Meet on raised picnic pavilion, Cape May Point State Park. $. 8-10am

SUNDAYS
Mornings at Turkey Point
Feb. 5 to Mar. 26 - 8-10am Meet at the end of Turkey Point Rd., Cumberland Co. (Rt. 553 So. Of Dividing Creek). $.

Nightfall at Jake’s Landing
Feb. 5 & 19 - 4:30pm to dusk
Mar. 5 & 19 5pm to dusk --Meet at the end of Jake’s Landing Road near Dennisville. $

Nightfall at Corbin City Impoundments
Feb. 12 - 4:30 pm to dusk
Feb. 26 & Mar. 12 & 26-5pm to dusk—Meet in the 1st small parking lot at Corbin City’s City Hall on Girscom Mill Rd. (No. of Tuckahoe). $.

FRIDAYS
Winter Evenings At The Meadows
Feb. 17, 24 - 4:30pm to Dusk
Mar. 3 to 31 - 5pm to Dusk
Meet in the Nature Conservancy parking lot on Sunset Blvd. $.

WETLANDS INSTITUTE FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. (609) 368-1211 www.wetlandsinstitute.org

AQUARIUM FEEDINGS - Help feed the fish & terrapins or watch them enjoy their food. Opening feeding time so you can enjoy watching 3 times a week (not all animals are fed every day). TUES. & THURS. 3:30pm & Sat. 11am. All ages. Free with admission.

JERSEY CAPE WRITER’S GROUP- Popular writer’s coaching group under the direction of Ken Hoerauf & Lorraine Vail. Bring your writing to share & develop. FEB. 28th. 7pm. Free

TRADITIONAL HATHA YOGA - Learn basic beginning postures. Breathing & relaxation techniques to bring down your stress levels. Bring a blanket or mat & wear loose clothing. MONDAYS 5pm. $. Pre-Register with Dona Juliani at (609) 780-3174

TAI CHI AT THE WI - Beginner’s classes in the art of Tai chi will give you the feelings of peace & well-being. MONDAYS 6pm. $. Pre-Register with Dona Juliani at (609) 780-3174

MOVIES ON THE MARSH - SATURDAYS 1-3pm. Free with regular admission

4 The Little Mermaid
11 Blue Planet 3&4: Open Ocean & The Deep
18 Madagascar
25 Blue Planet 5&6. Seasonal Seas & Coral Seas

LUNCH & LEARN- TUESDAYS in February. 11:45-1pm. $. Bring your lunch, & we provide dessert & coffee. Enjoy a different speaker each week.

7 Cape May Watershed - Dustin Miller
14 Winetasting - Darren Hessington
21 Totem Poles - Douglas Jewell
28 A Greener Home - Green Street Market Staff

ROAD SCHOLARS: ADVENTURE AQUARIUM- Trip to Camden’s aquarium.Leave the driving to us and prepare to swim with the sharks. Lunch & 4-D Theater not included. FRI., FEB. 17. 9-5pm. $. Discounts under 12. Reservations by Feb. 14th.

THE WORLD OF ANTIQUES - Presented by Arthur Schwerdt, Senior Professional Appraiser of the National Assoc. of Professional Appraisers & Co-Owner of the August Farmhouse Antique Shop. Learn to make antiquing more fun & profitable. Includes book lists, helpful handouts, guest experts, & an appraisal session & discussions weekly with items participants can bring to class. TUESDAYS, Feb. 14 to March 22. 7-8:30pm. $. Call for topics, info & costs.

COVERED DISH DINNER: GHOST TOWNS OF THE PINES - Author, Barbara Solem Stull explores the towns that rose up & vanished around the glass factories, paper mills & cranberry bogs of the Pinelands. Bring a salad, main course or dessert to share with at least 8 people. Friday Feb. 24. 6pm. $. Reservations requested by Feb. 23.

MARCH - 2006

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE - Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals & dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org

MUSEUM - open Sat. (ONLY) 10am-2pm, last admission.
MUSEUM STORE - is open same as above.
THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY - is open for genealogy research (Yr. Rd.) Wed., Thurs. & Fri 10-2pm or by appointment. Please call to confirm Library Hrs. (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail: museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

MARCH - “OUT of the TRUNK” Quilt Exhibit - The Museum quilts are on display through April.

SPRING 2006 - Dedication of the New Pathways to History Project - Time & Date TBA

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848. Email: nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

AVALON, NJ - Avalon Chamber of Commerce, 30th & Ocean Drive. (609) 967-3936. Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave. (609) 967-3066. www.avalonboro.org or www.avalonbeach.com. All listed events subject to change

AVALON PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL - Monthly meetings 1st Mon. 9am. Senior Center. Public welcome.

GOLF TOURNAMENT - SPRING 2006 - (DATE & COURSE TO BE DETERMINED) Food, fun & prizes! Call Avalon Chamber of Commerce at (609) 967-3936. WWW.avalonbeach.co3936 or 967-3066

3-5 SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND - Cape May. (609) 884-5404

4 CAPE MAY NWR FIELD TRIP - Noon-3:30pm. Limit: 20. $. Cape May Bird Observatory (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

4 WOODCOCK DANCE - 5-7pm. Limit: 20. $. Cape May Bird Observatory (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

4&5 CHEER TECH DANCE & CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS - Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com

9, 10, 11,16, 24, 25 GARDEN CLEANUP - 9,16-3 - 6:30pm. 10,11,24,25 - 9-12noon. help is needed to clean & prepare the gardens at CMBO Center for Research & Education in Goshen. Bring gloves & garden rake. Dinner on 9 & 16. Lunch on 10,11,24 & 25. Free. Call (609) 861-0700 or drop a note to 600 Rt 47 No., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 to advise when you can come

11 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE- 93rd St. to Landis Ave & 63rd St. 3:30pm. Sea Isle City. (609) 2263-4461, Ext. 230

11 ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION & PARADE - Greater Wildwood C. of C. (609) 729-4000 or 888-729-0033.

11 JACK MELTON BAND - Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30pm. $. BYOB. Reservations appreciated. Community Hall. Avalon. (609) 967-3066

12-15 INN DEEP WORKSHOP - Cape May. (609)884-5404

15 BASKETBALL BANQUET - 6pm. Community Hall, Avalon

15&16 THE ANNUAL VINTAGE BOOK & BOTTLE SALE - Bottle Collectors!! Antique & vintage bottles are included in the book sale this year. Enjoy coffee while browsing through many items for sale this year. Proceeds will help build a carriage house for our 1926 Roadster Ford Model T displayed throughout the year. 10-2pm. Free. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 504 Rt 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse. (609) 465-3535.

18 POOR MAN’S PELAGIC - Take the Cape-Lewes Ferry across the bay to see hundreds of loons, gannets, terns, gulls, etc. concentrate in the bay. 7-11am. Meet at the Ferry landing at 7am for a ½ hr. of birding, ride the 7:30 ferry to Delaware & return at 9:15. Finish by birding at the jetty near the dock. $. Limit 20. Cape May Bird Observatory (609) 884-2736 birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org

18 MUSEUM KIDS CLUB - ANNUAL ZOO PROGRAM - Cape May Co. Zoo Education Dept. brings animals to the Museum for great fun & learning. (609) 465-3535 to register & for info. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse.

18&19 ELEVENTH ANNUAL OPTICS SALE - 9-4:30pm. Binoculars & spotting scopes for sale, first come-first served. No advance sales or phone orders. CMBO Center for Research & Education 600 Rt. 47 No, Goshen, NJ (609) 861-0700

19 OCEAN DRIVE MARATHON - Cape May to Sea Isle City. Avalon. (609) 967-3936 www.avalonboro.org

22 LECTURE SERIES - Architectural historian Joan Berkey discusses heavy timber frame buildings in Cold Spring Village & the County. 7pm. Free. Welcome Center Museum, Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 17 or Emailjstephens@hcsv.org

24-26 WILDWOOD BOAT SHOW & EXPO - Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. (609) 729-9000. www.WildwoodsNJ.com

26 8TH ANNUAL OCEAN DRIVE MARATHON - Cape May to Sea Isle City. 9am. (609) 523-0880 (5k, 9:45am/1.5M Walk/Run, Sea Isle)

29 LECTURE SERIES - Ralph Hunter of the African-American History Museum of So. Jersey offers a fascinating program about African-Americans in the U. S. Coast Guard. 7pm. Free. Welcome center Museum, Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext 17 or Email jstephens@hcsv.org

31& 4/1 TWO-DAY BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS COURSE - Mar. 31 - 5-7pm indoors & Apr. 1 - 8-Noon outdoors. Learn the how-to, where-to, & when-to of birding, identification, equipment, binoculars, telescopes, etc. from author of “Peter Dunne on Bird Watching”. Taught at CMBO Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen. $.

SATURDAYS
Mar. 4- 25
Birding at Cape May Point - Meet on raised picnic pavilion, Cape May Point State Park. $. 8-10am

SUNDAYS
Mornings at Turkey Point
Mar. 5-26 - 8-10am Meet at the end of Turkey Point Rd., Cumberland Co. (Rt. 553 So. Of Dividing Creek). $.

Nightfall at Jake’s Landing
Mar. 5, 19 - 5pm to dusk --Meet at the end of Jake’s Landing Road near Dennisville. $

Nightfall at Corbin City Impoundments
Mar.12, 26 - 5pm to dusk—Meet in the 1st small parking lot at Corbin City’s City Hall on Girscom Mill Rd. (No. of Tuckahoe). $.

FRIDAYS
Winter Evenings At The Meadows
Mar. 3 to 31 - 5pm to Dusk
Meet in the Nature Conservancy parking lot on Sunset Blvd. $.

WETLANDS INSTITUTE MARCH ACTIVITIES
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. (609) 368-1211 www.wetlandsinstitute.org

AQUARIUM FEEDINGS - Help feed the fish & terrapins or watch them enjoy their food. Opening feeding time so you can enjoy watching 3 times a week (not all animals are fed every day). TUES. & THURS. 3:30pm & SAT. 11am. All ages. Free with admission

JERSEY CAPE WRITER’S GROUP - Popular writer’s coaching group under the direction of Ken Hoerauf & Lorraine Vail. Bring your writing to share & develop. MARCH 28th. 7pm. Free

TRADITIONAL HATHA YOGA - Learn basic beginning postures. Breathing & relaxation techniques to bring down your stress levels. Bring a blanket or mat & wear loose clothing. MONDAYS 5pm. $. Pre-Register with Dona Juliani at (609) 780-3174

TAI CHI AT THE WI - Beginner’s classes in the art of Tai chi will give you the feelings of peace & well-being. MONDAYS 6pm. $. Pre-Register with Dona Juliani at (609) 780-3174

MOVIES ON THE MARSH - SATURDAYS 1-3pm. Free with regular

4 Finding Nemo
11 Blue Planet 6&7: Tidal Seas & Coasts
18 Winged Migration
25 March of the Penquins

LUNCH & LEARN - TUESDAYS in March. 11:45-1pm. $. Bring your lunch, & we provide dessert & coffee. Enjoy a different speaker each week.

7 Standing Stories
14 Delaware Estuary Restoration
21 London Wetlands Centre

THE WORLD OF ANTIQUES - Presented by Arthur Schwerdt, Senior Professional Appraiser of the National Assoc. of Professional Appraisers & Co-Owner of the August Farmhouse Antique Shop. Learn to make antiquing more fun & profitable. Includes book lists, helpful handouts, guest experts, & an appraisal session & discussions weekly with items participants can bring to class. TUESDAYS, March 7-28th. 7-8:30pm $. Call for topics, info & costs.

COVERED DISH DINNER - Return of the Osprey. Enjoy an evening with feathered friends. Welcome the Osprey back to the marsh. Bring a salad, main course or dessert to share with at least 8 people. Fri. Mar. 31st. 6pm. $. Reservations requested by Mar. 29th

APRIL - 2006

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE - Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals & dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org

The MUSEUM & STORE
April - May: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission
June - August: Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
September: Open Thurs.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
October - December: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission

THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Open for genealogy research (Yr. Rd.) on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm or by appt. (Please call to confirm hours & days open!)

The Office is open Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

504 Rt. 9 N., Cape May Ct. Hse. 08210 (Again, please call to confirm hours & days open)

APRIL “Out of the Trunk”- Quilt Exhibit. Final month of the Museum’s Quilt Exhibit!

NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848. Email: nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

AVALON PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL - Monthly meetings 1st Mon. 9am. Senior Center. Public welcome

GOLF TOURNAMENT - SPRING 2006 - (DATE & COURSE TO BE DETERMINED) Food, fun & prizes! Call Avalon Chamber of Commerce at (609) 967-3936. www.avalonbeach.com

1 BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS COURSE - 8-Noon outdoors. Learn the how-to, where-to, & when-to of birding, identification, equipment, binoculars, telescopes, etc. from author of “Peter Dunne on Bird Watching”. Taught at CMBO Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen. $.

1 DOO WOP DUATHLON - New! - DelMo Sports starts the season with 1st Annual Doo Wop Duathlon. Race at 8am at Wildwoods Convention Center. Athletes run 2 mi. on Boardwalk then bike 12 mi. through Wildwood & Wildwood Crest. Awards breakfast at Conventions Center. (609) 374-6495

1&2 SPRING FESTIVAL of FINE ART & CRAFTS - 10-5pm at the Music Pier. Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. $. Benefits local charities. Crafters, artists, photographers from 11 states. 1-800-526-2724. Ocean City

2-4 WILDWOODS WHOLESALE GIFT SHOW - Wholesale show featuring souvenirs, gifts, toys, candy, etc. Sun. & Mon. 9:30-5:30pm. Mon. 9:30-5:30pm. Tues. 9:30-3pm. $ for participants. Free admission. Wildwoods Convention Center. (508) 238-5800

5 EASTER PROGRAM - Ages up to ll yrs. Dealy Field. 4pm. Sea Isle City. (609) 263-0050 (Rain Date: Apr. 12)

5 LECTURE SERIES - Fred Miller will present a slide program on the origins & history of Ocean City, NJ. 7pm. Free. Welcome Center Museum, Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 17 or Email jstephens@hcsv.org

7 ROAD SCHOLARS: BARNEGAT LIGHT & THE NOYES MUSEUM OF ART Guided tour of “Old Barney”. Then on to Noyes Museum for “Through the Lens: Sculpting and Paintings from the permanent collection. Lunch at a local restaurant. 9:30-4pm. $ (lunch not included) Reservations requested by Apr. 5. (609) 368-1211. The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. www.wetlandsinstitute.org

8 CRAFT SHOW - Convention Hall. Cape May 10am-5pm.

8 MUSEUM KIDS CLUB-EASTER CRAFT PROGRAM - Decorate a spring basket-by registration only. 10am. Followed by egg scavenger hunt. DROP IN 11-2pm. Check out our craft table at the Zoo “Easter Bunny in the Tropics” 11-2pm. (609) 465-3535. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse.

8 BREAKFAST WITH the EASTER BUNNY - 8-11am at the Blue Planet diner, 841 Asbury Ave. Photos & Painting with the Easter Bunny, 11-2pm at Glazed Over 935 Asbury Ave. Ocean City

8&9 EASTER PARADE OF ARTS & CRAFTS - 10-5pm at the Music Pier. $. Benefits local charities. Crafters, artists, photographers from 11 states. For info (609) 399-9998. Ocean City

8&9 WILDWOOD JAYCEES HOTEL/MOTEL & RESTAURANT TRADE SHOW - Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. (609) 729-9000. www.WildwoodsNJ.com

9 FISHING FLEA MARKET - Convention Hall. Cape May. (609) 660-7650

12 LECTURE SERIES - Michael Conley presents “Murder, Arson and Civil War: The Other Cape May in the 19th Century,” a program based on articles from Cape May Co. newspapers of the 1850’s & 1860’s. 7pm. Free. Welcome Center Museum, Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 17 or Email jstephens@hcsv.org

14-15 WAR at the JERSEY SHORE YOUTH WRESTLING - Wildwoods Convention Center. SJWA hosts 3rd Annual event. Nat’l. Folkstyle Wrestling Championships. Fri. 6pm., Sat. 8-8pm. $. www.sjwrestling.com

15 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY - Stories, games, crafts & fun. Enjoy a continental breakfast with Peter himself! Very poplar event, so reserve Early. 9-NOON. $. Reservations required by Apr. 13th. The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. www.wetlandsinstitute.org

15 EASTER EGG HUNT - 10am. Cape May Elementary School Fields. Lafayette St., Cape May

15 THE GREAT EGG HUNT - 1:30pm. 58th St. Beach. Festivities begin at 12noon with lunch & photos with the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. (609) 399-1412. Ocean City

15 WOOFIN’ PAWS PET FASHION SHOW - 11am at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off of the Boardwalk. Dress your pets in their Easter’s best. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City

15 EASTER EGG HUNT - 10am. Recreation fields. 8th & 10th Sts., Avalon.

15 TOMMY DARRO BAND - Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30pm. BYOB. $. Reservations appreciated. Community Hall. Avalon. (609) 967-3066

15 JAYCEES EASTER EGG HUNT - Lincoln Ave. on the Beach. Ages 1-12 invited to dig for eggs buried in the sand. Noon. (609) 729-5501

15 ELKS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT - Noon. l7th & the Beach, North Wildwood. 11yrs. & under can pick up eggs & win prizes. Free. (609) 729-2170

16 EASTER FASHION STROLL - 1pm. Washington St. Mall. Cape May

16 EASTER FASHION PROMENADE - 1pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Dress in your best & stroll in the Fashion Promenade & meet the Easter Bunny. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City

16 RESURRECTION “SON” RISE SERVICE - 6:15am. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gazebo, 1st & Central Aves., No. Wildwood. Free. (609) 522-2951

16 EASTER SUNDAY EGG HUNT & COTTON CANDY EATING CONTEST - Noon-2:30pm. Free. Beach, between 22nd & 23rd Aves., North Wildwood. (609) 729-3223

16 MOREY’S PIERS EASTER OPENING - Fun for the kid in all of us including rides, food, entertainment & even an Easter egg hunt for the little kids. Wildwood

21-23 CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL - (609) 884-7277

22&23 FAST LANE BIKER MAGAZINE SPRING KICK OFF - 9-7pm. The Wildwoods Convention Center. Motorcycle & Trade Show. Live music, vendors, bike show, etc. www.fastlanebiker.com

22 DUNE GRASS PLANTING - Avalon. 9am

22 PERFORMING ARTS SPRING SHOW - Community Hall, Avalon

22 21st ANNUAL DOO DAH PARADE & “PIEASCO” - Legendary Actor & Comedian Mickey Rooney will be the Grand Marshall of the parade. Over 500 Basset Hounds, unusual brigades & revelers will march. Begins 12 noon on 6th & Asbury Ave. & thru the center of town & then up to the Boardwalk ending at the Music Pier. At 2pm., Soupy Sales will give the signal for the “Pieasco” to commence, & participants in the grandstands will smoosh each other with pies. No charge for entry in parade or “Pieasco”. Mr. Rooney will receive a lifetime achievement award on the Boardwalk in front of the Music Pier following the parade. Since the parade falls on Earth Day, it will be dedicated to the preservation of the environment. Trash Buster, the City’s environmental personality will lead the march. For registrations, call: Public Relations Office, City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, 08226. (609) 525-9300, Mon-Fri. 9-4:30pm. Email mtsoifer@aol.com or Fax (609) 399-0374. After hours or weekends, call (856) 691-7535

NOTE: Mr. Rooney will be in the city for 4 days, & will attend a lecture by Dr. Joel Goodman of the Humor Project on stress reduction by humor. And also at the Basset Hound Olympics held the day before the parade. (21st). A complete schedule will be released by the City’s Public Relations Office in a few weeks

22 DOO DAH COMEDY SHOW - 8pm. Tabernacle Auditorium. Program will be “A Tribute To Mickey Rooney” & features an appearance by Mr. Rooney, comics, impersonators of legendary comedians, The Pitman Hobo Band, & Elvis performer Ted Prior, etc. A desert buffet follows the show & Mr. Rooney, & Mr. Soupy Sales will greet their fans. For tickets call (609) 525-9300 or contacts listed above. 5th & Wesley Ave., Ocean City

23 “BEAST OF THE EAST” CHEERLEADING COMPETITION - 9-8pm. $. Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk. 866.52.CHEER or www.cheertech.net

25 GARDEN CLUB FASHION SHOW - 12pm. Golden Inn, Avalon

26 BUSINESS at THE BEACH EXPO - 4-7pm. Hundreds of products & services for Cape May Co. businesses. Wildwoods Convention Center. Free. (609) 465-7181

28-30 WILDWOODS FABULOUS 50’S WEEKEND SALUTES “THE 60’s” - Celebrate music of the ‘60’s. Free street fair with live entertainment, contests, food, crafts, classic cars, Doo Wop trolley tours, celebrity look-alikes. Sat. night concert at Wildwoods Convention Center. Accommodations packages available. 888-729-0033 www.FabFifties.com

28-MAY 7 SPRING FESTIVAL - Cape May. (609) 884-5404

29 BEACH CLEAN UP - 10am-12pm. Sea Isle City. (609) 263-6000

29 CHURCH & COMMUNITY CHOIR FESTIVAL - 2pm choir “Sing-Off” & 7pm Concert. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915

29 BURDETTE TOMLIN TALENT SHOW - Avalon

29 CURATOR QUILT TOUR - With guest Curator, Merry May. Final tour of Museum’s Quilt exhibit “Out of the Trunk”. (609) 465-3535. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse.

29&30 CITY WIDE YARD SALE - Boardwalk Table Sales. (609) 398-4662. Ocean City

29&30 TULIP & GARDEN WEEKEND - Convention Hall. Cape May. (609) 884-5404

29&30 SECRET GARDEN TOURS - Cape May. (609) 884-5508

29&30 VINTAGE DANCE WEEKEND - A vintage dance instructor will conduct 3 dance workshops & prepare participants for a Vintage Ball. 8pm on Sat. Tea dance at 1pm on Sunday. $ for individual activities or package. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

30 MARCH OF DIMES AFTER WALK PARTY - Morey’s Piers hosts the after walk party for the WalkAmerica event. Wildwood. Susan Sczechowica at (856) 667-2220 Ext. 22

30 BUS TRIP—GREENWICH, NJ - 9:45-5pm. Visit the Prehistorical Museum, the 1730 Gibbon House, the Maritime Museum, & the1774 Tea Party Monument. All on Ye Greate St. $. Includes transportation & admissions. Bring a picnic lunch. Reservations must be made by Mar. 31st. Reservations & info: Avalon Museum (609) 967-0090 or Cape May Co. Historical Museum at (609) 465-3535. Bus leaves 9:45 from Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 504 Rt. 9, No., Cape May Ct. Hse. & 10:15 from Upper Twp. Community Center, 1790 Rt. 50 Tuckahoe

AVALON All events held at Community Hall unless otherwise noted.

Aerobics 9/7 thru 6/26 - 8:30AM Mon., Wed., & Fri. $.
Men’s Basketball (Yr. Round) Tues. & Fri 7:30-8:30am
Women’s Basketball (Sept.-May) Thur. 9am
Sit & Be fit Class (Year Round) Mon., Wed., Fri. ll:15am. Bring weights
Open Gym Hours Mon.-Thurs. 12-3:30pm. Fri. 12-4pm when available. Check Community Hall for basketball practice schedule for December.
FRI. NIGHT FREE ACTIVITY - Starts 9/23. New Hours: 6-7:30pm 4th grade & younger; 7:30-9pm 5th grade & older.
Children must be 5 or older to participate in most programs. Kindergarten-2nd grade Basketball practice every Fri. night 5-6pm. Games Sat. 9am in Jan. & Feb.

MAY - 2006

CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK & ZOO - Admission is FREE. There are over 250 species of animals plus a Reptile house and Aviary nestled within the beauty of the park. Shelters are available for family reunions, picnic or company outings. For children, the park has a variety of gym equipment. Open every day except Christmas. Hours: Park - 9am to dusk. Zoo - 10am to 4:45pm. Take Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway to Rt. 9 Park/Zoo entrance. Call (609) 465-5271.

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY - Call (609) 884-2736/ (609) 861-0700. Visit Northwood Center at 701 E. Lake Dr. in Cape May Point or Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen for a copy of scheduled daily walks & activities. Birding hotline (609) 861-0466 for current sightings or www.cmbo.org

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE - Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals & dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org

The MUSEUM & STORE
April - May: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission
June - August: Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
September: Open Thurs.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
October - December: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission

THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Open for genealogy research (Yr. Rd.) on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm or by appt. (Please call to confirm hours & days open!)

The Office is open Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

504 Rt. 9 N., Cape May Ct. Hse. 08210 (Again, please call to confirm hours & days open)

May - “Out of the Ground” - The Museum’s vintage Bottle collection exhibit will be on display along with Guest Curator, Ed Runyon’s private collection. (609) 465-3535
Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct., Hse

May-August - Memorial Day Tree of Lights - Museum grounds, The Daughters of the American Revolution Tree (DAR) will display lights purchased for a carriage house to display our 1926 Roadster Ford Model T. List of names honored will be posted throughout the summer. Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse

VICTORIAN CAPE MAY TOURS - Lots of tours through Victorian Cape May such as: Welcome Inn tour, gourmet Brunch Walk, Chef’s dine-Around Tour, Children’s tour of Emlen Physick Estate, Natural Habitats Trolley Tours, etc. For a full schedule call (609)884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org

NATURE CENTER of CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848. Email nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

NOTE: SPRING FESTIVAL - Continues until May 7th in Cape May

2 FEASTING ON HISTORY - Enjoy signature dishes from some of Cape May County’s premier restaurants & support a worthy cause. Now in its 6th year, this event supports Historic Cold Spring Village, which is celebrating its 25th year! 6pm. Held at the Naval Air Station, Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May Co. Airport, Erma. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY. $65.00 per person. (609) 898-2300 ext. 12 or Email HollywoodK@hcsv.org Proceeds benefit the HCSV Endowment Fund.

4 MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY - Come & find out if summer is coming early. 11am at the 9th St. Beach. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City

4-7 TOURNAMENT OF BANDS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, & Middle Twp. High School. Indoor units from NY, NJ PA, DE, MD, VA, WV & OH. Tickets sold by package plans only. (856) 935-4940 or tob@tob.org

5-7 BOARDWALK TABLE SALES - Ocean City. (609) 393-4662

6 SPRING BLOCK PARTY - 9-5pm. 5th-14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music & more. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City

6 LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL PROM - Convention Hall, Cape May

6 SPRING FESTIVAL OUTDOOR ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLE & CRAFT SHOW - 10am-4pm. Over 60 crafters, artisans & artists display their hand-made items. Free admission & parking. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). Physick Estate. 1048 Washington Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

6 SJ SURFCASTERS 15TH ANNUAL SURF FISHING TOURNEY - Registration 5:30-7am., at Angelsea Fire House, 2nd & NJ Aves., No. Wildwood. Takes place on Wildwood Crest beaches. Awards & prizes at Angelsea Firehouse at event conclusion. $ entrance fees for individuals & teams, (6 persons). (609) 886-1656

6 AL RAYMOND COMBO - Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30. $. BYOB. Reservations appreciated. Community Hall. Avalon. (609) 967-3066

6&7 SAIL INTO SUMMER WEEKEND - Sponsored by Stone Harbor C. of C. Boat Show & Seafood Festival. 10-5pm. 96th St., Stone Harbor

11-14 SIDEWALK SALE - Washington St. Mall, Cape May

11-14 14TH ANNUAL EAST COAST BOARDWALK NATIONAL CAR SHOW - Boardwalk & the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. & Sat. 8-4pm. Cars displayed on Boardwalk. Free. (609) 523-8051 or www.nibra.com

11-14 TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON CONVENTION - Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Parade on Sat. starting at 21st & Atlantic Aves. & proceeds south to Andrews Ave. 10am

12 WINE TASTING - Hors d’oeuvres & Wine at Avalon Community Center 30th & the Beach, Avalon Community Center. Area distributors at event with over 100 wine selections to taste. (609) 967-3936 www.avalonbeach.com

12&13 DANCEFEST - Convention Hall, Cape May. (301) 320-7099

12&13 MARRIAGE SEMINAR - 7-9:30pm on the 12th, & 9-1:30pm on the 13th. Walt & Patti Wiley present “How to Get Your Mate To Be Like You….So You Will Both Be Perfect”. $. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. (609) 399-1915

12-16 NORTH WILDWOOD’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - Kick-off of a year-long celebration of North Wildwood’s 100th birthday. Free. Call (609) 374-0562 or www.northwildwood.com

13 23rd ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING - Cape May. (609) 884-2736

13 DVSA SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT - Municipal Marina, Sea Isle City. 5:30am Registration, 7-1:30pm. (609) 624-1427

13 TOWNWIDE YARD SALE - Avalon

13 23RD ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING - Everyone wins, & it saves birds & their habitats. Raises $ for conservation. Learn how to participate or be a team sponsor. CMBO, 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Pt. (609) 884-2736 Fax: (609) 884-6052 E-mail Sheila.lego@njaudubon.org www.worldseriesofbirding.org

13 MUSEUM KIDS CLUB-MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM - Diane Flanegan/artist will lead children in creating a craft/gift for Mothers Day, 1pm. (609) 465-3535 to register. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 540 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse.

13 PLANT and BAKE SALE - Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Garden Club. Firehouse, 96th St. & 2nd Ave. 8:30-Noon. Stone Harbor

13 BICYCLE TOUR of the SHORE - Registration 8am. At the Knights of Columbus Hall, 206 New York Ave., No. Wildwood. Funds Survivors of Cancer. $ for participants. (609) 846-0372

14 MOTHER’S DAY - “Mothers Are Special in Ocean City” flower give away to all moms at participating stores, while supplies last. (609) 398-4662

14 MOTHER’S DAY - Celebrate Mother’s Day & have fun for the entire family at Morey’s Piers. Extra TLC for Moms on the piers this day! Wildwood

15 SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS SPECTACULAR - 10-6pm. Tabernacle grounds 6th St. & Wesley Ave. (609) 399-9998. Ocean City

16 “ HOW to…SUMMER” - Sponsored by Women’s Civic Club. 96th St. & the Beach. Stone Harbor

18-20 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CONVENTION - Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, K. of C. Business sessions held Fri. & Sat. 9-3pm. Members only

19 TEACH at the BEACH 2006 - NJ Marine Education Assoc. & Aquatics Discovery of No. Cape May. Dr. Roger Woods, will be keynote speaker. “Atlantic Star” a floating classroom will be part of the day-long session. 8am-3pm. $. Registration deadline-Apr. 15, 2006. NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION THIS YEAR. For all specifics call: Phil Broder (609) 368-1211. Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, or for more info on NJMEA & to register online visit NJMEA web site at http://hometown.aol.com/newjerseymea/ or e-mail NJMEA Vice-president Neil Gilbert at N4Gilbert@alo.com or call (609) 631-4161 ext 5550

19 TURTLE PARTY - Community Lodge. Sea Isle City. 6pm. (609) 624-9643

19-21 BEACH JAM - Call Greater Wildwood C. of C. (609) 729-4000 or 888-729-0033

19&20 GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE - Avalon

19-21 SPRING BEACH JAM - The ultimate camping experience for Scouts. Camp on the beach. Between Schellenger & Spencer Aves., Wildwood. $. Call (609) 522-3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com

19-21 LANDIS WEEKEND - 63rd St. area, Sea Isle City. 425-1111

19-21 CAPE MAY AUDUBON WEEKEND - Cape May. (609) 884-2736

19-21 CAPE MAY SPRING WEEKEND - Peak of spring bird migration. 3 full days include workshops, field trips, evening programs. Cape May Bird Observatory call (609) 884-2736 or CMBO Center for Research & Education in Goshen at (609) 861-0700

20 SPRING ARTS & CRAFT SHOW - 10-5pm. Celebrate the arrival of spring. An array of crafts & hand-made goods. $. Our Lady Star of the Sea Hall, Washington St. & Ocean Aves., Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

20 27th GREAT CAPE FOOTRACE - (10k & 5K). 8am. Convention Hall, Cape May (609) 884-5408

20 GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SALE - Marina Bldg., Sea Isle City. 10-2pm. (609) 263-3002

20 NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP - Sponsored by Ocean City Recreation Dept. $ for transportation only. Bus leaves O.C. Transportation Center 10th & Haven Ave. at 8am. Bus leaves NYC @ 6pm. Register at City Hall Annex, 9-4pm. (609) 525-9304

20 MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Third Saturday of every month. 8-11am. $. Homeowners Assoc. of Townbank. 201 Clubhouse Dr., Townbank. (609) 886-0818

20-6/18 17 ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL - Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), Cape May. Info (609) 884-5404. mac4arts@capemaymac.org

20 PIRATES DAY w/CAPT. KIDD - 11am. Beach at 16th Ave., No. Wildwood. Parade on Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Aves., No. Wildwood followed by treasure hunt at 16th Ave. Free. Register (609) 2955 or www.northwildwoodrec.com

21 OCEAN CITY TRIATHLON - Sponsored by the O. C. Aquatic & Fitness Center. ¼ mile pool swim, run/bike/run. 6-11am. (609) 398-6900. Ocean City

21 MS BIKEATHON - Avalon

25 CAPE MAY COUNTY SENIOR JAMBOREE - Avalon Community Hall. 12pm

26 7th ANNUAL TURTLE TROT - 5k Run & 2 Mile Walk for all ages. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor C. of C. 95th St & the Beach Parking Lot. 6:45am registration. 8am start. Stone Harbor

26-29 WILDWOODS INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL - Beach at Rio Grande Ave & inside Wildwoods Convention Center. America’s largest kite festival. World-renowned kite builders & competitors, kite making workshops & exhibits. Childrens activities. 9-5daily. Fri.: 9pm. Illuminated night kite fly. $ for participants, free for spectators. (215) 736-1850

26-9/3 “BACK to the ‘50s: The Life & Times of Doo Wop Design” Exhibit - 1950’s artifacts displayed in the Carriage House on Physick Estate Grounds. Cape May. $. Hours vary. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

27 31st ANNUAL BURDETTE TOMLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANTIQUE SHOW - 10-4pm. The Bayberry Twig Branch of the hospital will host the show. Glass, china, furniture, kitchen collectibles, jewelry, etc. will be offered by dealers from throughout the Delaware Valley. A light lunch is available & the show features a large array of bedding plants & hanging baskets for sale Avalon Community Hall. 30th St. & the Beach, Avalon. Contact Lynne Krukosy 5-9pm. week nights & any time weekends. (609) 465-8341

27 BAYBERRY TWIGGS ANTIQUE SHOW - Avalon Community Hall. 10-5pm

27 CRAFTS at MEMORIAL DAY - Convention Hall, Cape May. (609) 884-5404

27 PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8-11am. Fire Hall, Cape May Point

27 THE 3RD ANNUAL MUSEUM’S YARD SALE - Proceeds benefit the purchase of a carriage house needed to display our 1926 Roadster Ford Model T. 8-2pm. (609) 465-3535. Grounds of the Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 540 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse.

27&28 ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW - Mid-Atlantic region crafters & artisans demonstrate & sell their wares. Free admission (Buildings closed) 10-4:30pm. Free parking. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May (609) 898-2300 ext. 0

27&28 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW - Boardwalk south of Convention Center, Wildwood. All handmade products. 10-5pm daily. Free. (609) 522-0378 or (609) 522-0198

28 ANTIQUES at MEMORIAL DAY - Convention Hall, Cape May. (609) 884-5404

28 LEONARD SWEET - 8:30 & 10:30am. Historian, futurist & author. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915

28-31 WILDWOODS MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES - Memorial Day Family Weekend Ceremony, Wild Wheels Buggy Blast, International Kite Festival & East Coast Stunt Kite Championships, Indoor Kite Championship, Craft Show, Fireworks, State Gymnastics Championships. Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk. (609) 729-9000 www.Wildwoods.NJ.com or Greater Wildwood C. of C. (609) 729-4000 or 888-729-0033

29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY - Veteran’s Park, Sea Isle City. 10am

29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY - 11:15am. Convention Hall, Cape May.

29 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY - Avalon

29 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY - Ceremony sponsored by the American Legion. 96th St. at Noon. Stone Harbor

29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY - 10am. Veterans Monument, Spruce Ave. & No. Wildwood Blvd., No. Wildwood. Free. (609) 522-7722

29 MIDDLE TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - 10am. The Cape May County Historical Museum’s 1926 Roadster Ford Model T will participate in the parade.
Cape May Court House

31 WILDWOODS RESTAURANT SHOWCASE - 5:30-8:30pm. Location TBA. Sample mouth-watering dishes & desserts from local eateries. Live entertainment & a silent auction. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local high school. $. (609) 729-4000 www.wildwoods.com

AVALON All events held at Community Hall unless otherwise noted

Aerobics 9/7 thru 6/26 - 8:30AM Mon., Wed., & Fri. $.
Men’s Basketball (Yr. Round) Tues. & Fri 7:30-8:30am
Women’s Basketball (Sept.-May) Thur. 9am
Sit & Be fit Class (Year Round) Mon., Wed., Fri. ll:15am. Bring weights
Open Gym Hours Mon.-Thurs. 12-3:30pm. Fri. 12-4pm when available. Check Community Hall for basketball practice schedule for December.
FRI. NIGHT FREE ACTIVITY - Starts 9/23. New Hours: 6-7:30pm 4th grade & younger; 7:30-9pm 5th grade & older.
Children must be 5 or older to participate in most programs. Kindergarten-2nd grade Basketball practice every Fri. night 5-6pm. Games Sat. 9am in Jan. & Feb.

JUNE - 2006

CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK & ZOO - Admission is FREE. There are over 250 species of animals plus a Reptile house and Aviary nestled within the beauty of the park. Shelters are available for family reunions, picnic or company outings. For children, the park has a variety of gym equipment. Open every day except Christmas. Hours: Park - 9am to dusk. Zoo - 10am to 4:45pm. Take Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway to Rt. 9 Park/Zoo entrance. Call (609) 465-5271.

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY - Call (609) 884-2736/ (609) 861-0700. Visit Northwood Center at 701 E. Lake Dr. in Cape May Point or Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen for a copy of scheduled daily walks & activities. Birding hotline (609) 861-0466 for current sightings or www.cmbo.org

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE - Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals & dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org

The MUSEUM & STORE
April - May: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission
June - August: Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
September: Open Thurs.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
October - December: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission

THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Open for genealogy research (Yr. Rd.) on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm or by appt. (Please call to confirm hours & days open!)

The Office is open Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

504 Rt. 9 N., Cape May Ct. Hse. 08210 (Again, please call to confirm hours & days open)

JUNE - “Out of the Ground” - The Museum’s vintage Bottle Collection Exhibit will be on display along with Guest curator, Ed Runyon’s private collection. (609) 465-3535.
Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., cape May Ct. Hse

NATURE CENTER of CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848. Email nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

5/26-9/3 “BACK to the ‘50s: The Life & Times of Doo Wop Design” Exhibit - 1950’s artifacts displayed in the Carriage House on Physick Estate Grounds. Cape May. $. Hours vary. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

6/20-6/18 17 ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL - Four weeks of world class orchestral & chamber music. Call for schedule & prices. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), Cape May. Info (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

1&2 THE 13TH ANNUAL EDUCATION EXTRAVAGANZA - Learning becomes a “day at the beach” when students in grades 3-12 enjoy a day of hands-on learning & interactive participation utilizing the beach & Morey’s Piers amusements. Schellenger Ave. & Boardwalk, Wildwood. $. (609) 522-3900 ext 1136 www.MoreysPiers.com

1-4 NJ STATE ELKS CONVENTION & CONCERT - Wildwoods Convention Center. Concert at 9pm featuring “Legendary” Teenagers & the Shangri-Las. Open to the public, general seating admission. Sat. Noon: Parade on Atlantic Ave. from 25th Ave., No. Wildwood to Aster Rd., Wildwood Crest. Free. 732-229-2978 or www.njelks.org

2-4 SPRING THUNDER on the SAND MOTOCROSS PRO/AM RACES - On the beach between Schellenger & Spencer Aves., Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat. Noon & Sun. 10am. $. (609) 523-8051 www.NJHRA.com

2-4 FLOWER SHOW - See beautiful commercial & amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City

2-4 NJ STATE FILM FESTIVAL - At the Strand Theater. A weekends worth of New Jerseys best & brightest young filmmakers. Info & schedule www.njstatefilmfestival.com Ocean City

3 WEST CAPE MAY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - 9-5pm. Wilbraham Park, West Cape May (609) 884-8382 (Rain Date: June 4)

3 WEST CAPE MAY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - (609) 884-8382

3 KIWANIS CRAFT SHOW - 10-5pm. Convention Hall, Cape May

3 5K WALK/RUN - Kennedy Blvd. & the Promenade, Sea Isle City. 10am. (609) 263-2968

3 JOHN CLARK DANCE BAND - Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30. $. BYOB. Reservations appreciated. Community Hall. Avalon. (609) 967-3066

3 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS SIGN-UP - 9-12pm at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. off the Boardwalk. Ocean City

3&4 SPRING FAMILY FUN FEST - Face painters, clowns, live characters, pony rides, etc. 11th St. Beach, Ocean City. Good Tymes Band & juried craft show

3&4 OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND - 11-3pm. Visitors can visit selected buildings & learn about the Village. Friends of HCSV membership drive. Sat. 1pm.-John Walter Cape Community Band. Sun. 1pm.- Eddie Morgan, Jr. Duo. Free admission. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0

3&4 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - HARBOR SAFARI on the 3rd at 10:30am. TIDAL MARSH TOURS 9:30am & 1pm on both days. Observation tower,, aquaria, natural history exhibits, nature gift shop, children’s hands-on activity room, etc. (609) 884-8848

4 CHARLES ZIMMERMAN - 8:30 & 10:30am. From Calvary Church, Souderton Biblical Theological Seminary. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) l399-1915

5-6 CAPE MAY YOUTH CHORAL FESTIVAL - 10-2pm. Convention Hall, Cape May

6 BIG BEACH MOVIE - 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon

6-8 WRITERS’ CONFERENCE on the BEACH - 9-5pm. Montego Bay, 1800 Boardwalk, North Wildwood. (609) 889-2241

7 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 10:30am. Natural Habitats Trolley Tour (609) 884-8848

7-10 AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION - Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk. Parade on Sat. at 2pm from 18th Ave., No. Wildwood to Bennett Ave., Wildwood. Free. (609) 695-5418 www.njamericanlegion.org

8-11 26TH ANNUAL SO. JERSEY SHARK TOURNAMENT - Cape May. (609) 884-2400

9 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 8pm. Full Moon Kayak Tour. (609) 884-8848

9-11 DeMOLAY INTERNATIONAL/DEMOLAY LEADERS OF NJ - Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk. Convention banquet & installation for members only. 1-800-DEMOLAY www.demolay.org

10 VICTORIAN FAIR - 10am-4pm. Live musical performances, crafts, collectibles & refreshments. Activities & fun for all ages. Free admission & parking. Emlen Physick Estate. 1048 Washington St., Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

10 AVALON GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW - 12pm. Avalon Community Hall

10 MUMMERS BRIGADE - 26th to Olde New Jersey Aves., No. Wildwood. Parade on Surf Ave., No. Wildwood at 4:30pm. Free. 800-882-7787

10 PHILLIES HOME RUN DERBY - 9am registration. 10am contest. Batting contest for boys & girls 8-15 yrs. old. Winners get prizes & advance to regional finals. Free. (609) 522-2955 www.northwildwood.com

10 HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE CRAFT SHOW - 9-5pm. Over 50 juried crafters. 1st & Central Aves., No. Wildwood. Free. (609) 522-4520 www.herefordlighthouse.org

10&11 CELTIC FESTIVAL - 10-4:30pm. Pipe bands, dance performances, puppet shows, pub tent with live entertainment. Traditional food & merchandise vendors. Grounds open, buildings closed. $. (Reduced Admission). Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0

10&11 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - HARBOR SAFARI 10:30am on the 10th. FULL MOON KAYAK TOUR 8pm on the 10th & 11th. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, nature gift shop, children’s hands-on activity room, etc. (609) 898-8848

10-11 MUMMERS BRIGADE WEEKEND/ PHILLIES HOME RUN DERBY HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE CRAFT SHOW - Greater Wildwood C. of C. (609) 729-4000 or 888-729-0033

11 DAVID EPSTEIN - 8:30 & 10:30am. From Calvary Baptist Church, NYC. Ocean City Tabernacle, Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915

12-18 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS CONVENTION / AMERICAN FLAG DAY - Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade at 1:30 pm. on Sat., on Atlantic Ave. Wildwood. Free. (609) 393-1929 www.vfwnj.com

13 BIG BEACH MOVIE - 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon

13 CAPE MAY NATURE CENTER - Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848

14 “OUT of the GROUND” - CMC Vintage Bottle Lecture. Guest Curator, Ed Runyon CMC Employee. 7pm. (609) 465-3535. Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse.

14 AMERICAN FLAG DAY - Veterans Monument, Spruce Ave. & No. Wildwood Blvd., No. Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. Free. (609) 729-9288

14-17 MISS NEW JERSEY - Boardwalk Parade, preliminary competitions, & the finals. Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition. Ocean City

15 CIVIC CLUB CARD PARTY - Avalon

15 JERSEY SURF SUMMER CLASSIC - Atlantic County Drum & Bugle Championships. Outdoor event. Location TBA. (609) 753.DRUM

16 CAPE MAY NATURE CENTER - 10:30am. Natural Habitats Trolley Tour. (609) 884-8848

16&17 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW - 10-5pm. Convention Hall, Cape May

16-18 SKIMMER FESTIVAL WEEKEND - Sea Isle City.

16-Dance contest, five Age Groups 7pm
17-Seaside Market, Live Entertainment, Food Court, 9-4pm. (Rain Date: June 18) Promenade Dance Party, 7:30pm
18-Antique Auto Show 9-1pm. Live music Sandsculpting Contest 9-12pm Free Guided Trolley Tours, JFK & Landis Ave. 10-12:30pm Antique Auto Parade 1:30pm

17 OPEN HOUSE-YACHT CLUB OF SEA ISLE CITY - 5pm. (609) 263-7282

17 CAPE MAY POINT 5 mile RUN - 8:30am. Cape May Point. (609) 884-1087

17 HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRI AVALON RACE - Avalon

17 2 & 5 MILE RUNS - 2 mile run at 8:30am & the 5 mile run at 9am. Yale Ave., near the Fire Hall. Cape May Point

17 MUSEUMS KIDS CLUB - Father’s Day Project - 10am. Register & info (609) 465-3535. Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse

17 DRUM CORPS at the JERSEY SHORE - Wildwoods Convention Center. The City of Wildwood & Hawthorne Cabelleros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps present a concert exhibition. (609) 522-2444 ext 246.

17 SCHOOL’S OUT RADIO DISNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL - A Morey’s Piers first, featuring Radio Disney headliner Raven Simone if “That’s So Raven” & “The Cosby Show” fame, plus two other acts that will be hard to follow. Rendezvous Beach Amphitheater. Schellenger Ave. Wildwood

17 ART IN THE GARDEN TOUR - Cape May. (609) 884-7525

17 TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY - 11am. Kid friendly menus, music & a special treat for children. B.Y.O.B.-Bring Your Own Bear (or dolly). Twinings Tearoom at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. $. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org

17 WHEELIN’ THE WILDWOODS -NEW! - Bicycle races & tours that start & finish in the N. J. Ave. business district. Wildwood Crest 9am. 10 - 25 - 35 mile bicycle tour loops throughout the Wildwoods & Cape May Co. (609) 523-0202 www.wildwoodcrest.org

17 MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Third Saturday of every month. 8-11am. $. Homeowners Assoc. of Townbank. 201 Clubhouse Dr., Townbank. (609) 886-0818

17&18 CONFEDERATE ENCAMPMENT - Members of Co. E, 17th Virginia Volunteers & Corps of Engineers, Provisional Army of the Confederate States demonstrate mapmaking & the construction of field fortifications. 10-4:30pm. $. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0

17&24 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - HARBOR SAFARI at 10:30am on both days. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children’s hands-on activity room, etc. Also SUNSET KAYAKING on both days. (609) 884-8848

18 WILLIAM WILLIMON - 8:30 & 10:30am. Bishop of the United Methodist Church, Birmingham, AL. Concert 7pm. YOUTH CHOIR OF CORAL RIDGE, FL. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915

18 TASTE of the WILDWOODS CELEBRATION - 1-4pm. Dozens of Wildwoods best restaurants provide samples of their most popular dishes. Live entertainment. $. (609) 522-2444

18 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - TIDAL MARSH TOUR by KAYAK 9:30 & 1pm. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children’s activity room, etc. (609) 884-8848

19 SECOND 2 NONE (Rock & Roll) - Sea Isle City. 7:30pm

19-22 83RD ANNUAL NATIONAL MARBLES TOURNAMENT - 8-Noon daily. Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Ave. & the Beach, Wildwood. Official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys & girls 8-14 yrs. old that qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U. S. Free. (304) 337-2764 www.nationalmarblestournament.org

20 PET PARADE - Sea Isle City. 7:30pm

20 BIG BEACH MOVIE - 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon

20 “HOW to…SUMMER” - Sponsored by the Women’s Civic Club. 96th St. & the Beach. Stone Harbor

20 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848

21 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 11:30am. Cape May Meadows Private Garden Tour & Program. Mid-summer solstice Campfire & Drum Circle at 8pm. (609) 884-8848

21 AL SANTORO & THE HI LITERS (Oldies) - Sea Isle City. 7:30pm

21-07/15 EAST LYNNE THEATER CO. PRESENTS “TWO-HEADED” (NJ Premiere) - Written by Julie Jensen, the play begins in 1857 with the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The event haunts two women all their lives & covers 40 years of their friendship which is steeped in the hard facts of a frontier Mormon Society. 8:30pm Wed. thru Sat. $. The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org

22 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY - Sea Isle City. 7:30pm

22-10/14 EAST LYNNE THEATER CO. PRESENTS “TALES OF THE VICTORIANS” - 4pm. Sit on the porch of a Cape May B&B, sip tea & taste treats while listening to a member of the company read a classic American shore story. During the summer on Thursdays & during the fall, on Saturdays. $. For locations, info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org

22-25 29TH ANNUAL POLKA SPREE by the SEA - Wildwoods Convention Center. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 2-Midnight, Sun. 11-6pm. Top Polka bands provide non-stop music. Polka Mass 10am. $. (908) 359-5520 www.polkaspree.com

23 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - 10:30am. Natural Habitats Trolley Tour (609) 884-8848

24 CRAFT FAIR - 11-5pm. 9th St. & Avalon Ave., Avalon. Craft vendors, food & DJ entertainment. (609) 967-3936 www.avalonbeach.com

24 “ALS” EXPRESS BIKE RIDE - Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Ave. & the Boardwalk, Wildwood hosts this annual fundraiser to help the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. (609) 729-3700 ext. 1130 www.MoreysPiers.com

24 THE 11TH ANNUAL PLUNGE FOR PATIENTS - Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Ave. & the Boardwalk, Wildwood, hosts its annual benefit for cancer patients of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. 5k beach run, 1 mi. swim & novice swims. $ for participants. Registration at Cresse Ave. Free to spectators. (410) 502-5395 www.plungeforpatients.org

24&25 QUILT SHOW - 10-4:30pm. Quilt competition where visitors can vote for their favorite quilt. Vendors with fabrics, supplies & quilt accessories. Children’s activities. Sat.- Mary Roth. Sun.- Sugar Sand Ramblers. $. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0

24&25 CAPE EXPRESS BEACH BLAST SOCCER TOURNAMENT - 8am-6pm. Between Cedar & Poplar Aves., Wildwood Beach. Youth & adult soccer teams from all over the East Coast compete in a barefoot soccer tournament in the sand. Pre-registration required. Free to spectators. www.CapeExpress.com

24&25 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW - 10-5pm. daily. Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center. All handmade products. Free. (609) 522-0378 or (609) 522-0198

25 GLORIA GAITHER - 8:30 & 10:30am. Speaker, author, songwriter. Concert 7pm. NEW JERSEY MASTER CHORALE singing sacred & secular choral classics. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915

25 PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL 19TH ANNUAL ART SHOW - 10-4pm. Artists interested in showing contact (609) 967-3066. Avalon

25 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Scavenger Hunt Sundays. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children’s hands-on activity room. TIDAL MARSH TOUR by KAYAK 9:30am & 1pm. (609) 884-8848

25-29 FUN IN THE SUN - 7am-10pm. daily. Wildwoods Convention Center., Wildwood. A youth ministry group experience for senior high school students. Pre-registration required. (423) 624-2495 www.pfryouth.org

26 IRISH NIGHT - 7:30pm With Blarney/Gibson School of Irish Dance. Sea Isle City.

26 FAMILY NIGHT IN STONE HARBOR - 7pm. Firehouse parking lot. 96th St. & 2nd Ave. Stone Harbor

26 START OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES - Avalon

26 CAPE MAY NATURE CENTER - Cycling the Southern Cape 9am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children’s Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children’s Classes 9:30am. Marine Life Discovery Cruise 6pm. (609) 884-8848

26-30 JULY JUBILEE - A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts & more. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City

27 SARA the TURTLE FESTIVAL - 6-9pm. Sea Isle City. (Rain Date: June 29)

27 RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - 2-7pm. Avalon

27 BIG BEACH MOVIE - 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon

27 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children’s Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children’s Classes 9:30am. Sunset Kayaking & Star Gazing with the SJAC 9pm. (609) 884-8848

27 EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY “THE LEACH DIARIES 1875” (World Premiere) - 8:30pm. A young man’s musing on Life, Love, Politics, Cape May vs. Phila. & the social necessity of Learning to Dance. Adapted from the diaries of Cape May Victorian Frank Leach. $. The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org

28 JOHN WALTER CAPE COMMUNITY BAND (Variety) - 7:30pm. Sea Isle City.

28 AVALON PLAYERS REGISTRATION - 6-8pm. Avalon

28 THE AVALON KIDS COOKING SCHOOL - 9:30-12pm. Senior Center. Avalon

28 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Bugs, Birds and More 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children’s Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children’s lasses 9:30am. (609) 884-8848

29 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY - 7:30pm. Sea Isle City

29 AVALON PLAYERS AUDITIONS - 2-7pm. Avalon

29 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Harbor Safari 10:30am. Nature Wizards Children’s Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children’s Classes 9:30am

30 CMC BAR ASSOC. 5K RUN - 5pm registration. 6pm Start. JFK Blvd. & the Beach, Sea Isle City. (609) 463-0313

30 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY- Natural Habitats Trolley Tour 10:30am. Sea Life to Seafood 10:30am. Earth Arts for Little Hands. Ages 4-6. 10am. Natural Arts for Children. 7 yrs. & up. 10am.

30-7/2 SPORT CARD, COMIC BOOK, BEANIE & TOY EXPO - Fri. 3-9pm., Sat. 10-9pm., Sun 10-5pm. Free. Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Collectibles, memorabilia & guest star appearances. (732) -422-9365 www.njsportspromotions.com

30-7/4 SKY DIVING EXTRAVAGANZA - 9-8pm. Free Fall Adventure & Splash Zone Waterparks will present continuous skydiving & exhibitions hourly on the beach in front of Splash Zone Water Park, Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. Free. (856) 629-7553

WEEKLY SUMMER EVENTS- SEA ISLE CITY
(609) 263-TOUR www.seaisletourism.org

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS:
Free Summer Concerts Under the Stars. Sponsored by the City & the Tourism Commission. 7:30-9pm. (609) 263-TOUR (June 19-Aug. 30)

TUESDAYS:
Free Family Fun & Flick Nite, Sponsored by the City, Tourism Commission, Chamber of Commerce & Comcast. 6:30-10pm. (609) 263-TOUR (July 11-Aug. 29)

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS:
Guided Beachcombing, Sponsored by the S. I. C. Environmental Commission, 29th St Beach, 10-11am. $. (609) 263-3311. (June 21-Aug. 31)

THURSDAYS:
Free Family Night Dance Parties. Sponsored by the City and the Tourism Commission. 7:30-9pm. (609) 263-TOUR. (June 22-Aug. 31)

AVALON SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Arts & Crafts: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 5&6 yr. olds 10-11am; 7& older 11-12pm. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent & will have separate projects.
Soccer Mon. & Fri. 10-11am 10th St. Recreation Field
Baseball Mon. & Fri 11-12pm 10th St. Recreation Field
Basketball Wed. 10-11am 39th St. Courts
Boys Basketball League Tues. 3-5pm Ages 10-14
Girls “ “ Thurs 3-5pm “ “ “

Open Gym Hours-Mon. thru Thuyrs. 12-9:30pm Fri. 12-4pm when available

AVALON PUBLIC LIBRARY BIG BEACH MOVIE NIGHT - every Tues. 8:30pm 30th St. Beach. Free. Indoors (Community Center) if it rains. www.avalonboro.org

MINI EVENTS “Fun For The Whole Family” Free

EVERY TUES. & THURS. 11am. Dates correct, Events may change. NEW LOCATION: Avalon Elementary School gym next to the Library

20 To Be Announced
22 Makin Magic
27 Capt. Visual
29 Haldini Magic

SPORTS CAMPS - Brochures available at Community Hall

26-30 Finncrosse Boy’s Lacrosse Camp 9-4pm finncrosse.com

BIG BAND DANCE - Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30pm. $. BYOB. Reservations are appreciated. (609) 967-3066

3 John Clark Dance Band

AVALON PUBLIC LIBRARY BEACH CONCERTS - 12-pm at the 30th St. Beach. Free.

24 To Be Announced
25 “ “ “

AVALON PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL - Monthly meetings 1st Mon. 9am Senior Center. Public welcome.

AVALON - All events held at Community Hall unless otherwise noted

Aerobics 9/7 thru 6/26 - 8:30AM Mon., Wed., & Fri. $.
Men’s Basketball (Yr. Round) Tues. & Fri 7:30-8:30am
Women’s Basketball (Sept.-May) Thur. 9am
Sit & Be fit Class (Year Round) Mon., Wed., Fri. ll:15am. Bring weights
Open Gym Hours Mon.-Thurs. 12-3:30pm. Fri. 12-4pm when available. Check Community Hall for basketball practice schedule for December.
FRI. NIGHT FREE ACTIVITY - Starts 9/23. New Hours: 6-7:30pm 4th grade & younger; 7:30-9pm 5th grade & older.
Children must be 5 or older to participate in most programs. Kindergarten-2nd grade Basketball practice every Fri. night 5-6pm. Games Sat. 9am in Jan. & Feb.

THE WILDWOODS - Every Week All Summer:

Mondays-Sunday - Movies on the Beach at Wildwood - 5/26 -9/4. On the beach next to Wildwoods Convention Center. 8:30pm. $. (609) 522-2363 www.sunsetcinemainc.com

Mondays - Capt. Ocean’s Ecological Program - 7/3 through Labor Day. Rambler Rd. & Beach, Wildwood Crest. Educational presentation of ocean & sea life. 8am. Free (609) 522-2919

Music by the Ocean - 7/3-8/28 Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm. Free. (609) 523-0202

Pipe & Drum Brigade - 7/10-8/28 Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade in full dress uniform playing classic pipe music on the boardwalk from 16th to Cresse Aves. 7pm. (609) 523-1602

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Beach Aerobics - 6/26-9/1 Lou Boothe Amphitheater 2nd & Ocean Aves., No. Wildwood. 8:30am. (609) 522-2955

Mondays-Thursdays - Doo Wop Mid Century Architecture Trolley Tour -TBD. June-Sept. begins 3306 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. $

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - Beach Yoga. 6/27-9/7 Lou Boothe Amphitheater 2nd & Ocean Aves., No. Wildwood. Tues. & Thurs. 8-9am. Sat. 9-10am (609) 522-2955

Tuesdays & Thursdays - Wildwood Crest Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program 6/27-7/25 Rambler Rd. & Beach, Wildwood Crest 9-11am (609) 522-3825 www.wcbp.org

Wednesdays - Summer Sunset Concert Series - 7/5-8/30 Gazebo-Miami Ave. & Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm. Free. (609) 523-0202. Bring a lawn chair.

Wednesdays - National Pro Wrestling Beach Bedlam 7/5-8/30 On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood behind the Info Center. 6:15 pm & 8:15 pm. $. Under 12 free. (609) 522-1407 www.nwswrestling.com

Thursdays - Boardwalk Family Fun Night - 7/6 - 8/31. Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns & music. 7:30-9:30pm. Free. (609) 523-1602

Thursdays - String Band Performance TBD - 7/6 - 8/24 Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7:30-9:30. Free. (609) 523-1602

Thursdays - Gazebo Concerts - 7/6 - 8/31. Gazebo . (609) 523-1602at Ocean Ave. & Rambler Rd., Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm. Free. (609) 523-0202. Bring a lawn chair.

Thursdays & Saturdays - North Wildwood Musical Events - 7/6-9/7 Lou Boothe Amphitheater. 2nd & Ocean Aves., No. Wildwood. 8pm. Free. (609) 522-7722

Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach 6/2 - 8/25. 10:30pm. Beach at Pine Ave., Wildwood. Free. (609) 523-1602

Calendar Subject to Change. “TBD” indicates info not final at time of printing. For Info, Seasonal Entertainment, & Activity Schedule & Events Update call: Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority (GWTIDA) 800.992-9732 (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at (609) 729-4000 www.gwcoc.com

JULY - 2006

CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK & ZOO - Admission is FREE. There are over 250 species of animals plus a Reptile house and Aviary nestled within the beauty of the park. Shelters are available for family reunions, picnic or company outings. For children, the park has a variety of gym equipment. Open every day except Christmas. Hours: Park - 9am to dusk. Zoo - 10am to 4:45pm. Take Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway to Rt. 9 Park/Zoo entrance. Call (609) 465-5271.

CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY - Call (609) 884-2736/ (609) 861-0700. Visit Northwood Center at 701 E. Lake Dr. in Cape May Point or Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen for a copy of scheduled daily walks & activities. Birding hotline (609) 861-0466 for current sightings or www.cmbo.org

THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE - Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals & dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org

The MUSEUM & STORE
April - May: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission
June - August: Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
September: Open Thurs.-Sat. 10am-2pm last admission
October - December: Open Sat. (only) 10am-2pm last admission

THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Open for genealogy research (Yr. Rd.) on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm or by appt. (Please call to confirm hours & days open!)

The Office is open Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail museum@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org

504 Rt. 9 N., Cape May Ct. Hse. 08210 (Again, please call to confirm hours & days open)

JULY “OUT of the GROUND” - The Museum’s vintage bottle collection exhibit will be on display along with guest Curator, Ed Runyon’s private collection. (609) 465-3535. Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse

NATURE CENTER of CAPE MAY - 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848. Email nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.com/centers/nccm/

THE OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA - has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. www.oceancitypops.org every Thursday through Labor Day -Market Days, 10-1pm - Asbury Ave. & Family Nights, 8-10pm on the Boardwalk. Inn to Inn Tours - Thursdays 2-4pm, pick up at 7th & Central. Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle every Wednesday 8-1pm. Wednesday evenings in July & Aug. 6-9pm. Evenings on Asbury Ave. Free family entertainment along the Ave. Ocean City.

OCEAN CITY SUMMER EVENTS

Market Days - Every Thursday through Labor Day. 10-1pm. Asbury Ave.
Family Nights - Every Thursday through Labor Day 8-10pm on the Boardwalk.
Inn to Inn Tours - Thursdays 2-4pm, pick up at 7th & Central.
Farmer’s Market - At the Tabernacle every Wednesday 8-1pm.
Free Family Entertainment - Wednesday evenings in July & August on Asbury Ave. 6-9pm.

6/3-8/20 2ND ANNUAL CAPE MAY DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE - The 1879 Franklin St. Church has been completely transformed by designers & suppliers into gorgeous living accommodations. $. Info & reservations (609) 884-5404. www.capemaymac.org

6/21-07/15 EAST LYNN THEATER CO. PRESENTS “TWO-HEADED” (NJ Premiere) - Written by Julie Jensen, the play begins in 1857 with the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The event haunts two women all their lives & covers 40 years of their friendship which is steeped in the hard facts of a frontier Morman society. 8:30pm Wed. thru Sat. $. The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org

6/22-10/14 EAST LYNNE THEATER CO. PRESENTS “TALES OF THE VICTORIANS” - 4pm. Sit on the porch of a Cape May B&B, sip tea & taste treats while listening to a member of the company read a classic American shore story. During the summer on Thursdays & during the fall, on Saturdays. $. For locations, info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org

6/30-7/2 SPORT CARD, COMIC BOOK, BEANIE & TOY EXPO - Fri. 3-9pm., Sat. 10-9pm., Sun 10-5pm. Free. Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Collectibles, memorabilia & guest star appearances. (732) -422-9365 www.njsportspromotions.com

6/30-7/4 SKY DIVING EXTRAVAGANZA - 9-8pm. Free Fall Adventure & Splash Zone Waterparks will present continuous skydiving & exhibitions hourly on the beach in front of Splash Zone Water Park, Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. Free. (856) 629-7553

1 KIWANAS PANCAKE DAY - 7-12:30pm. Convention Hall, Cape May

1 INDEPENDENCE PARADE - 1pm. Convention Hall, Cape May

1 AVALON RECREATION ANTIQUE SHOW - 9-9pm, new hours. Avalon Community Hall

1 TK CHARITIES YOUTH TRIATHION - TBA. Avalon

1 AVALON 4TH FAMILY PARADE & CONCERT - 6pm. Dune Dr., Avalon

1 CIVIC CLUB BAZAAR - 9-12pm. Fire Hall in Cape May Point

1 SNAKE BROTHERS BEACH CONCERT - 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon

1 AMERICAN FAMILY FESTIVAL - BOROUGH OF WEST WILDWOOD - Parade starts at 4pm, and then the festivities begin! Food, games, jump houses, dunk tank, crafts, clowns, beer garden. Live Band. This is a child-friendly festival. Fireworks at 9pm. West Wildwood. (609) 522-4845

1 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Welcome sampler tours 10am. Fish Feeding & Naturalist Show 2pm. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children’s hands-on activity room, etc. Jersey Cape Shell Club Exhibit. Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848

1 “WHALE of a DAY” - An annual Family Festival sponsored by the Home Owners Assoc. of Town Bank. Food, music, crafts, vendors, etc. A fun-filled event for the whole family. Clubhouse Rd. & along the Delaware Bay, Townbank, NJ (609) 886-0818

1&2 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - 10-4:30pm. On Sat. Noon - Vintage baseball game with replica period equipment, uniforms & no gloves!! Sun. Noon - Performance by the Hackettstown Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps, followed by a patriotic program. Childrens crafts & activities both days. $. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0

1&2 GAZEBO-BY-THE-SEA CRAFT SHOW - 9-5pm. Free admission & parking. Ocean Ave. & Rambler Rd. Wildwood Crest. Crafters of every kind. (609) 522-1669

1-8 DELIA’S WAREHOUSE SALE - 9-8pm daily. Wildwoods Convention Center. Warehouse style sale of Delia’s designer clothes

30-7/2 SPORT CARD, COMIC BOOK, BEANIE & TOY EXPO / SKY DIVING - Greater Wildwood C. of C. (609) 729-4000 or 888-729-0033

2 BARRY BLACK - 8:30 & 10:30 am. Chaplain of the U. S. Senate. 7pm. TONY CAMPOLO, author & sociologist from Eastern Univ. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915

2 TK CHARITIES YOUTH TRIATHLON - TBA. Avalon

2 AVALON 4TH FAMILY FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS - Avalon

2 EARTH DADDY CONCERT - 12-3pm. 30th St. Beach. Avalon

2 9TH ANNUAL SISTER BLISTER RUN - 8am. 80th St. Recreation Field. Stone Harbor

2 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Beachcombing at the Cove 9am. Scavenger Hunt Sundays. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children’s hands-on activity room, etc. Jersey Cape Shell Club Shell Exhibit. (609) 884-8848

3 AVALON 4TH FAMILY FESTIVAL BEACH CONCERT & BIG BEACH MOVIE - Avalon

3 CRAIG RAYMOND BIG BAND - Sea Isle City. 7:30pm

3 TBA CONCERT - 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon

3 FAMILY NIGHT IN STONE HARBOR - 7pm. Firehouse parking lot. 96th St. & 2nd Ave.

3 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Cycling the Southern Cape 9am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children’s Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children’s Classes 9:30am. Jersey Cape Shell Club Shell Exhibit. Marine Life Discovery Cruise 6pm. (609) 884-8848

3-8/14 CAPE MAY KIDS PLAYHOUSE - 10-7pm. Cape May Convention Hall. Mon. & Thurs. Kids & their families can see jugglers, magicians, puppeteers, clowns & other perform. $. Cape May. (609) 884-5404 www.capemaymac.org

4 JR. OLYMPICS - Ages 3-13, boys & girls. Dealy Field, Sea Isle City. 9:30am Registration. 10am Start. (609) 263-0050

4 FIREWORKS - JFK & the Beach, Sea Isle City. 9pm. (609) 263-0050. (Rain Date: July 7)

4 CAPE MAY CO. STRING BAND - Sea Isle City. 8:30 & 9:30pm. (Rain Date: July 7)

4 WARREN BUCKINGHAM MEMORIAL SWIMMING RACES