Kids and Teens 3.1.2006

STONE HARBOR MANOR – Young artists with an interest in waterfowl can enter their artwork in the 2006 Federal Junior Duck Stamp competition with the chance that their art could be selected for the national 2006 Federal Duck Stamp.
 The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor is the official receiving site for entries from all of New Jersey.  The contest is open to any private or public school student, homeschooled or privately taught art student. Deadline is March 15. Detailed information on rules, format and entry procedures is available on the website  fws.gov/duckstamps. Information is also at the Wetlands Institute by emailing coc@wetlandsinstitute.org or calling 368-1211.
TEEN SCENE
Rebel: youth group which empowers other youth to make informed choices about tobacco use meets the first Monday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Cape Assist’s offices in Wildwood, 3819 New Jersey Avenue.  New members are welcome.
Teen Karate:  Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call 886-6902 or 889-8105.
Teen Program: Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 656 Seashore Road, Erma. Discipleship, Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.;
Friday Night Life:  Friday 7-11 p.m. and Teen Ministry, Sunday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Homework Club: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Church of the Advent, Parish Hall, Washington and Franklin St. Cape May.
4-H Teen Ambassadors: leadership, citizenship and community service projects for youth grades 8-12.  Meetings and activities held monthly.  For more information:  Contact Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension-4-H Youth Development Program 465-5115 ext. 605.
AlaTeen: for teens with family or friends who are alcoholics; Thursdays, 8 p.m., Church of Resurrection, 200 W. Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, 547-0855.
Civil Air Patrol: ages 12-18: meets Thursdays, cadet programs, drill and ceremony, safety classes, aerospace education, emergency services. 624-0529.
Music: Impact Choir, Seashore Church, 886-6196; Kaleidoscope Kids singers, ages 6-14, 465-7443; Community Concert Band, Norm Lochten, 465-8737.
NAACP: Youth Council, ages 14-21, 624-9152.
Scouting: ages 5-17; Girl Scouts of the South Jersey Pines, 697-3900; Boy Scouts Southern New Jersey, 327-1700.
Swim Teams: ages 5-18: Cape May Recreation Dept., 884-9565; Crest Dolphins, 884-6390.
Tennis Clinics: for beginners and intermediates at the Wildwood Crest courts. Call WC Recreation Dept at 729-8186.
Teen Services: numbers for activities, health questions; United Way, 729-2255, free directory.
Medical Explorers: will meet March 14 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Maruchi Room. Open to students ages 14 to 19 who are interested in the medical profession.  Call Ruth Particelli, 463-2367.
Volunteer for the following groups: Animal Welfare Society, 465-3403; Burdette Hospital, Etc. Shop, 463-2000; Cape May Nature Center, 884-9590; Cape May Rec., Terry, 884-9565; County Museum, Barbara, 465-3535; Crest Haven Nursing Home, Anthony, 465-1274; Habitat for Humanity, 463-0244; Lower Twp. Rec., Zack, 886-7880; MADD, 463-1616; North Cape Center, Paul, 898-8899; Red Cross, Peg, 465-7382; United Way, Suzanne, 729-2002; Wetlands Institute, 368-1211. Adults are also welcome.
BEE’S BEST – Winners of the Knights of Columbus, Madonna Maria Council, No. 3560, in Sea Isle City are Valerie Long, Woodbine Elementary, third place; Maureen Meckley, Bishop McHugh School, second place; and Katrina Nicoletta, Bishop McHugh School, champion. Deputy Grand Knight John Fee congratulates the winners.
GOLD TRASH CAN – Cape May County Special Services School District Maintenance Worker Bob McKeon, (far left), presents the “Golden Trash Can” to the Ocean Academy primary classroom of Teacher of the Handicapped Lorraine Matthews.  Pictured, back row l to r: McKeon, Aide Miss Roberta, students Amber, Michael, Steven, and Meghan.  Front row l to r:  Teacher Miss Lorraine, students Kara, and Joey and Aide Miss Pam.   Ms. Matthews’ class was recognized as doing the best job of cleaning up after themselves each day.