Events & Happenings
Food Is Love, Share Some Love Winter Food Drive
Now – February 28th from 9am-5pm
Ocean City Board of Realtors 405 22nd Street
The Food Is Love, Share Some Love winter food drive will collect non-perishable food items: microwave meals, peanut butter/jelly, canned meats, soups, pasta; laundry and dish detergent, as well as Shop Rite gift cards, which will be donated to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Ocean City to provide for local needy families. Donations can be dropped off at the office of the Ocean City Board of REALTORS®, 405 22nd Street, or call the office at 609-399-0128 for pickup service.
Hamilton Mall Blood Drive
Friday, February 9th from 2-7pm at Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are also encouraged at RedCrossBlood.org. Use keyword HAMILTON MALL. The blood drive will be located on the upper level by the elevator.
Noyes Art Garage Second Friday Friday, February 9th from 6-8pm at the Noyes Art Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City. Join us from 6 – 8pm on February 9 for our FREE Second Friday reception at the Arts Garage! We are celebrating the opening of the LINKS exhibition featuring work by renowned artist and art pioneer, Kimberly Camp, as well as the dramatic, surreal photography of Constantine Gedal.
Also enjoy: Live jazz music for the evening by Three the Hard Way, Wine tasting courtesy of South Jersey Wine Friends. Assorted refreshments
Guided Nature Tours Saturdays from 10am-12pm at the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge 800 Great Creek Rd, Oceanville. Come join us for a guided tour of the refuge that covers natural history of the area and some of the wildlife that can be seen at the refuge. Tours are FREE and family friendly! Tours last between 1 1/2 hr to 2 hrs. Binoculars are available to borrow. Donations appreciated.
Painted Lips Painting Workshop at Noyes Art Garage Sunday, February 11th from 1-4pm, Noyes Art Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City, $30/person, $4 parking in garage. Includes all art supplies, apron and step by step instruction for painting acrylic 16×20 masterpiece. Painting: Rainbow dripping lips. Lip colors may be modified. *This painting utilizes a paint splatter technique that can get messy. Although we supplies aprons, paint may get on your clothes. Dress accordingly! BYOB food & drink. Make it a date night- Couples welcome to paint one large unified design on 2 canvases! Registration and info at: lmorganartworks.com
Sea Isle City Polar Bear Plunge Saturday, February 17th at 2pm, 40th Street Beach.Jump start the 2018 season at the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Come early, as the polar bears don’t stay in the ocean very long!
Sea Isle Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism Sunday, February 18th at 12pm, 4222 Park Road Sea Isle City. This event encourages runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate with their families, while supporting a worthwhile cause. Celebrating our 10th annual event because of YOU! Join over 5,000 participants on Sunday, February 18th for the Mike’s Seafood Run-Walk for Autism. On-site registration at tent outside of The Coast Motel, Landis Avenue between JFK Blvd. & 40th Street on Sunday, February 18th from 9am – 11:30am. For more information or to register online, please visit http://www.polarbearrunwalkforautism.com/. Questions? Call 609-602-5734.
President’s Day Hike & Yoga Monday, February 19th from 10am-1pm Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor 109 State Highway Route 50. Join us for a Monday out of the office! We return to the BEAUTIFUL Estelle Manor Park for a 4 mile hike, followed by an energizing yoga practice taught by Nicole Crudele. We will be meeting at the main parking lot, in front of the Nature Center. Dress is layers! It’s very important to dress warm, but have layers to remove as you warm up during the hike. Bring a yoga mat or any thick blanket or towel if you want to participate in the yoga class after. We are planning on having the yoga class inside the Nature Center, unless we are graced with a dry ground and warm sun.
Please let us know in advance if you can make it, so we know who to look for and don’t start hiking without
Stand Alone Wrestling: LIFTOFF Saturday, February 24th at 6pm Atlantic Cape Community College 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Stand Alone Wrestling will make is Highly Anticipated Debut at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing!! Campus BLD E..
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Atlantic City Events
Atlantic City Classic Car Show
Friday, February 9th – Sunday, February 11th
Atlantic City Convention Center
Tickets: $25 Adults, $5 Children
Phone: 1-888-228-4748
GPK Auctions is proud to present the 45th annual Atlantic City Auction & Car Show. The auction has grown to be an annual three day event auctioning off over 400 cars in the spacious 500,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art Atlantic City Convention Center. Along with the auction, guests are able to enjoy a wide variety of vendors, a vast array of vehicles available for sale in the car corral, and the best casinos, restaurants, and shopping that Atlantic City has to offer.
The Classic Car Show will be held on Friday and Saturday from 9am – 7pm and Sunday from 9am – 5pm. For more information, please visit http://www.acclassiccars.com/
Piff the Magic Dragon
Saturday, February 10th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets: $25
Phone: 609-317-1000
America’s Got Talent finalist and holder of residency at The Flamingo in Las Vegas, Piff the Magic Dragon will be returning to Borgata February 10. Don’t miss this magical British comedian/magician show off his tricks in the Music Box this winter.
Taste of Atlantic City Restaurant Week
Tuesday, February 13th from 5:30 – 8pm
Signature Room at Borgata
Tickets: $35
Phone: 1-888-228-4748
The kick-off for the 10th Annual Atlantic City Restaurant Week, March 4 – 9, will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. This event, conveniently falling on “Mardi Gras” this year, enables foodies to sample participating restaurants’ menu items, enjoy live entertainment, donate to worthy causes and eat and drink from some of the finest restaurants in the destination.
Sponsored by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, more than a dozen restaurants will provide samples of items from their menus. Samples from the Pre-Chef Grand Prix cooking competition, being held February 6 at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Atlantic City Worthington Campus, will also be presented at this popular event.
A cash bar will be available. Music will be provided by the Kenny I Orchestra.
A limited number of 300 tickets will be sold for the event in advance, at $35.00 each. Remaining tickets, if any, will be available for sale onsite at the event, cash sales only.
Tickets can be purchased online through a secure payment portal at www.acrestaurantweek.com, or in person at the CRDA’s Boardwalk Information Center at Mississippi Avenue and the Boardwalk in Historic Boardwalk Hall.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts. Event attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
America
Friday, February 16th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $55
Phone: 609-317-1000
The year 2017 marks the 47th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
Community Events
Crochet & Knitting Circle
Friday, February 9th from 4-6pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Learn how to crochet and knit or perfect your skills. Beginner, intermediate, advanced crocheters are all welcome to this free event! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information!
Orientinteering
Saturday, February 10th from 11am-3pm
Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor 109 State Highway Route 50
Are your children learning to read a map in school? Put on your hiking boots, pack a trail lunch and head to the Estell Manor Park for a three mile orienteering course through the woods. We provide the instructions, maps and a loaner compass. A basic course for the beginner and an intermediate course for the experienced or more adventurous are offered. Please specify course when registering. Children under 13 must have an adult with them. Standard tick precautions are recommended.
Free but must register in advance, please call the Nature Center office: (609) 625-1897.
Family Fitness
Saturday, February 10th from 1-2pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join us for family fun fitness activities! Designed for all fitness levels and all members of the family! This is a free activity! Call for information or to sign up (609) 569-0376.
Free Rabies Clinic
Sunday, February 11th from 9-11am
Atlantic County Animal Shelter 240 Old Turnpike Rd, Pleasantville, NJ
Please have cats in a carrier and dogs on a leash. Proof of previous rabies vaccination is needed for a 3 year vaccine.
For more information please contact Kathy Kelsey at 609 485-2345.
Family Valentine Dance
Tuesday, February 13th from 5-7pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Inland FSC will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Dance for the whole family! Come out and enjoy a night of dancing, photo booth and much more! This is a free activity! Call to register or for more information (609) 569-0376.
Family LEGO Night
Tuesday, February 13th from 6-7pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Come together as a family and get creative in building different LEGO figures! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information!
Yoga
Wednesday, February 14th from 9-10am
Atlantic County Park at Lake Lenape West 753 Park Road, Mays Landing
Relax while learning basic Yoga forms and breath work. Participants should dress in loose fitting clothing, casual footgear, and bring water, yoga mat, and towel.
Program is free!
For more information please call (609) 625-1897.
Family Arts and Crafts Night
Thursday, February 15th from 5-6pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Come out and enjoy a free family, fun, arts and crafts activity! We will provide refreshments. All families are welcome! Please call 609-569-0376 to register!
Little Learners Craft Class
Friday, February 16th at 10am & 1pm
Warren Fox Nature Center 109 Route 50, Mays Landing
Open to 3-5 year old preschoolers accompanied by an adult. Transform everyday objects into works of art. Time permitting; children will have the opportunity to “show and tell.”
Please specify morning (10am) or afternoon (1pm) session when registering.
Please pre-register by calling the Nature Center office at 609- 625-1897.
No Bake Cooking with Kids: Valentine’s Day Treats
Friday, February 16th from 5-6pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Join us in making this no bake Valentine’s snack! This is a free, fun, family event! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information!
Random Acts of Kindness
Saturday, February 17th from 1-2pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Join us as we discuss how we all can perform random acts of kindness each day! All are welcome to this free event! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information!
Zumba Class
Tuesday, February 20th from 5:30-6:30pm
Lake Lenape- East, Catering Hall 753 Park Road, Mays Landing, NJ
NEW TIME! 5:30-6:30 PM
Get ready to party yourself into shape! These energizing, easy-to-follow, Latin dance moves will burn calories and get you into shape for the Spring!
Program is free!
For more information please call 609 625 1897.
Family Bingo Night
Tuesday, February 20th from 6-7pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join Inland Family Success Center for prizes, fun and Bingo! Please call 609-569-0376 for more information and to register!
Toddler Time: Sponge Painting
Wednesday, February 21st from 11am-1pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Using your ABC’s and 123’s sponges, toddlers can explore their senses! This free event! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information!
