COURT HOUSE – Check out these upcoming events happening in the county!
“Cape May County Community Disabilities Awareness Day Event”
Cape May County will again celebrate Disabilities Awareness Day in Avalon, an event designed as a day of information, food, music and fun not only for people with disabilities but for all who are interested in the agencies and organizations that serve the citizens of Cape May County. The Event will take place this Nov. 10 at the Avalon Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Although Disabilities Awareness Day is being held on a Saturday, Fare Free Transportation will be available to county residents who call to reserve a ride. The deadline for reservations has been extended to Nov. 8.
Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. There will be a Kids Corner with activities to entertain the children so parents can speak with and collect disability-related information from more than 50 exhibitors. Cape Regional Medical Center’s Parish Nurse Program will be offering free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings and other health information at the event, and the CMC Health Department will be offering flu shots. Entertainment will be provided by the Cape May County String Band and dancers from the Joanne Reagan Dance Studio.
For more information, contact Paulann Pierson at the CMC Department of Aging and Disability Services: 609-886-2784.
“County Plans Veteran’s Day Services”
Cape May County Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton is pleased to announce that the county’s Veterans’ Day Services will be held at the Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
Speakers include Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton, Freeholder Leonard Desiderio, Bill Howard, Commander, V.F.W. District 17 and Norman R. Marlin Jr., Cape May County Commander for the American Legion. Additionally, the program will include the USCG Ceremonial Detail TRACEN and various veterans’ organizations will present wreaths.
The Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery is located at 129 Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House, NJ. For additional information, please call 886-2762.
“County Sets New Dates for Free Flu Vaccines”
The Cape May County Department of Health has scheduled new dates for residents to get a free flu vaccine during November and December.
Nov. 10
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Avalon Community Center
Disability Awareness Event, 3001 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, New Jersey
Nov. 14
3-5 p.m., Department of Health
6 Moore Road, Bldg #17, CMCH
Dec. 5
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Main Library
30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
Dec. 12
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Department of Health
6 Moore Road, Bldg #17, CMCH
While supplies last, the FluMist nasal spray vaccine will be offered in addition to the injectable vaccine at these clinics. The high-dose vaccine for seniors and the pneumonia vaccine will be offered at the Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 clinics held at the Department of Health. Seniors who want the high-dose vaccine need to bring their Medicare and supplemental insurance cards to the clinic.
To keep up to date on all of the County’s flu clinics, check the website at www.cmchealth.net or call the flu hotline at 463-6581.
“County Hosts Community Blood Drive”
Freeholder Kristine Gabor announced that the Cape May County Department of Health will host an American Red Cross blood drive open to the public on Nov. 26, 2012. The community blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located at 12 Moore Road, in the Crest Haven Complex (Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway).
The American Red Cross continues its vital work of helping people devastated by natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. As a result, blood supplies are alarmingly low. Every minute of every day someone needs blood and that blood can only come from a volunteer donor – a person like you who makes the choice to donate.
Twice a year the county holds a blood drive for employees, their families and friends and encourages members of the public to donate blood as well. County employees donate on average 120 pints each year.
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Please call Judy Startare at 465-1206 for information or to schedule an appointment or visit cmchealth.net.
“Santa’s Family Workshop”
Mark your calendar and save the date for Santa’s visit to the Cape May County Park and Zoo! Freeholder Vice-Director M. Susan Sheppard and the Board of Chosen Freeholders invite the public to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus during “Santa’s Family Workshop” on Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
This free, family event, hosted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, will also include crafts, education stations, entertainment and treats.
After telling Santa your wish list for Christmas, stroll through the zoo and see the more than 500 animals that call the Cape May County Zoo home – including our new snow leopard cubs born in the spring.
Vice-Director Sheppard said, “This free holiday event is a way for us to share the joy of the season with our residents and visitors to the Cape May County Zoo.”
This special event is free and open to the public. So take your camera and the entire family to the Cape May County Zoo for a day of holiday fun.
The Cape May County Zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House (Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway). The free Zoo is open, weather permitting, 364 days a year – closed on Christmas Day.
For additional information please call 465-5271 or visit capemaycountygov.net.
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