What’s on Deck

Area Codes are 609 unless otherwise noted.
ONGOING:
Gentle Yoga Classes for beginners, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays until Jan. 28, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St. Court House instructor Rebecca David, 463-6350.
Yoga, 6 p.m., Thursdays through Jan. 28, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, advanced beginner/intermediate yoga, instructor Rebecca David, 463-6350.
Wildwood Crest seeks photographs for 2010 borough calendar commemorating the borough’s centennial; weddings, block parties, reunions, taken recently or long ago, will be accepted. Call 522-5176 ext. 111 or 523-0202 for further information.
Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen Pageant set for Jan. 16, Millville Senior High School, contestants ages 13-17 eligible, contact 856-825-6937 or email joan.cooper@millville.org. Deadline Nov. 30. Winner will compete for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen in Orlando in August.
Cape Shore Chorus of Sweet Adelines International practices Thursdays, 7:15-10 p.m., Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, Rt. 50, Seaville. If you have a love for singing and are interested in being a part of an awesome group of women come and visit at any rehearsal. For information 425-4648.
Somers Mansion Historic Site, Shore Road, Somers Point, open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Home of the Somers family dates to the 1720s, oldest home in Atlantic County. Call to confirm times, groups welcome, 927-2212.
Chess Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Lower Township Rec Center, Bayshore Road,465-7248. All ages welcome.
Vendors and crafters needed, Deacons of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, Cookie Walk and Gift Event, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Price Hall, Academy and Seashore roads, Cold Spring, 884-8051.
Bananagrams, Mondays, 5-7:30 p.m., Stone Harbor Public Library 9508 Second Ave., 368-6809.
Story Time with Miss Anita, ages 2 to 5 years old, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. beginning Oct. 14, Franklin Street School, Cape May, 463-6354.
Mah Jongg Classes, Beth Judah Temple, Wildwood, starting Nov. 2, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, four weeks, $50, Rhoda 522-7623 or 522-7541.
Wrestling registration, Lower Township, grades one to six, fee, 886-7880.
44th West Cape May Community Christmas Parade, Dec. 5, send donations to West Cape May Christmas Parade, 643 Washington St., West Cape May, NJ 08204 or call 884-4748.
Boot Camp for Women, Mondays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Stone Harbor Elementary School, $100 eight sessions, 368-5102.
Adult Walk-In Yoga Class, Tuesdays 7-8 p.m., Lower Township Rec Center, $5 per class, 886-7880.
Basketball registration, Lower Township Rec Dept., until Oct. 24, boys grades K-six; girls grades K-eight, fee required, 886-7880.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
CARA (Coalition Against Rape and Abuse) Candlelight Vigil, ACCC, 341 CourtHouse-Dennisville, Road, Court House, 6 p.m. 522-6489. Wear Purple Day.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 5:30p.m., Cape May County Technical High School, 188 Crest Haven Road, Court House, “Preventing Bullying and Stranger Danger,” free, advanced registration required, 465-5115 x609
Food Locker, 5-7 p.m., Green Creek Methodist Church, Route 47 (Mile Marker 7).
The Wonderful World of Bats, 7 p.m., slide show of local and tropical bats, hear bat calls and make a T-shirt craft, Avalon Library, 235 32nd St. Registration required 967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, Oct. 21-Thursday, Oct. 22
Book/DVD/Music Swap for Teens, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House. Bring your old stuff and trade it, justinh@cmclibrary.org or 463-6350.
Fall Fest Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Atkinson’s Restaurant, 1010 Route 9, Mayville, $13 includes tax and gratuity, Little Flower High School Alumnae Cape May County Chapter, 465-1927.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Dixieland Jazz, Cape May Traditional Jazz Society, 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 386, 419 Congress St., Cape May, “Ragtime” Bobby Quaile $10 advance 884-7961, $15 at door, $10 CMTJS member. Benefits Lower and Middle Township High Schools Music/Band Programs. Optional Buffet $5.
Wii Game Day, 3:15-4:45p.m., Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., children of all ages welcome.
Friday, Oct. 23
Game Nights for Teens, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 463-6350 or Teen Zone’s Game Night Central at cmclibrary.org.
Card Party, Saint Joseph Church Catholic Daughters, 44th Street and Central Avenue, Sea Isle City, 12:30- 3:30 p.m., competitions, luncheon, prizes, $16, tickets in advance recommended, 263-6171 or 263-1529, or email vmcqmac@verizon.net.
Friday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 24
Teen Zone All Night Library Lock-In, ages 12-18, 7 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, video games, movie marathon rated PG and PG-13, karaoke, Library Olympics, scavenger hunts, bring sleeping bags and pillows, food provided, registration and a valid library card required and permission slips, by Oct. 19, 463-6350 or cmclibrary.org.
Rummage Sale, Episcopal Church Women of the Church of the Advent, 612 Franklin St., Cape May, Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 884-3065.
Friday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 25
Autumn Weekend, The Cape May Bird Observatory, field trips, workshops, migratory watches, pelagic tours on the ferry, birdcapemay.org or 884-2736. Open House, Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Penny Party, 11 a.m., Millman Center, Bayshore Road, Villas, 898-7251, $1 includes coffee and cake, North Cape May Seniors event.
Basket Bingo, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 7 p.m., Millville Elks Lodge, 1815 E Broad St., $25 includes 20 bingo games and dessert, food and drinks available, benefits Area 8 Special Olympics.
Art Reception, “Two Legged Views of a Four Legged World,” SOMA NewArt Gallery, Cape May, 5-8 p.m., artists be Lynne Lockhart and Terri Amig.
Holiday Faire and Silent Auction, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th Street and Bay Avenue, Ocean City, baked goods, plants, crafts, quilts, breakfast and lunch. Free pumpkins for the children to paint and free face painting, 399-1019.
Family Geocaching Workshop, 1-5 p.m., Lockwood 4-H Youth Center, 355 Court House-S. Dennis Road, Court House, children (must be over age 5) must be accompanied by an adult, $15 for two, $5 for each additional person, all equipment is provided, refreshments will be served. Pre-registration with payment is required, 465-5115 x605
Annual Clothing Give Away, 9 a.m.-noon, Calvary OP Church, 119 E. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. Gently used clothing for men, women and children for those in need, 522-8489.
Yard and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch available, benefits missions, Family Promise and outreach projects, Petersburg Methodist Church, 400 Route 610.
Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Samuel De Vico Senior Center, Romney Place, Court House, $7, benefits Middle Township Amateur Baseball Association.
Fall Harvest Auto Show, Secluded Acres Farm and Garden Center, 1024 Route 47, Rio Grande, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., benefits First Methodist Church of Wildwood Crest, antique, classic, street/hotrod and customized special cars, trophies awarded, pre- registration $10, day of show $12. Hot dogs, sodas, water and soft pretzels available, 886-8757.
Pancake Breakfast, Stone Harbor Lions Club, Bill Weir Memorial, 8 a.m.-noon, Uncle Bill’s, 304 96th St., $8.
Class of 1964 Reunion: Woodrow Wilson High School, Camden, NJ, 6 p.m., Crowne Plaza, Route 70, Cherry Hill, $115, “Geator with the Heater” Jerry Blavat entertains, 624-0587.
ESA Surfing Competition #10B, 7 a.m. JFK Boulevard and the beach, Sea Isle City, register day prior to the event, shortboard and all longboard divisions, $20, $5 for extra event, 884-5277 or snj@surfesa.org/
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, Poplar Avenue and the beach, Wildwood, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., rain or shine, j.westerland@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 25
“Seniors-Broadway Bound,” presented by Spirit Players, St. John of God Hall, North Cape May, Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m., donation.
Saturday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Nov. 1
Bass and Blues Surf Fishing Tournament, Ocean City south to Stone Harbor, three separate divisions (open, women, 17 and under), awards banquet Nov. 1. Register before the tournament $10 for members of Wetlands Institute and $15 non-members. Sign up costs during the event are $15 and $20 respectively. Participants 17 and under can register for $10 any day. Proceeds benefit the Institute’s “learn to fish” program. Email questions to aquarium@wetlandsinstitute.org
Sunday, October 25
Oyster and Ham Dinner, noon-6 p.m., Port Norris Fire Company #1, 6858 Brown St., 856-785-2562, $18 adults, $9 children under 12, reservations requested.
140th Anniversary Dennisville United Methodist Church, 3 p.m., Main Street, special service with Rev. Dave Bailey, founder of Ranch Hope for Boys.
159th Anniversary, 3 p.m., Green Creek Bethel United Methodist Church, Mile Marker 7, Rte 47, Jim Hughes guest speaker, soup, sandwiches and salad will follow the worship service.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
“Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Music” series, 7 p.m., The Avalon Library, 235 32nd St., “Scintillating Conversation with Felix Mendelssohn,” Paul Somers, Bay-Atlantic Symphony, lecturer, free and open to the public.
The Jersey Cape Writers Group, Ken Hoerauf and Lorraine Vail, 7 p.m., Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., bring your writing to share and develop you talent, free, 398-5854.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Medicare Prescription Seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Lower Cape Senior Center, 2612 Bayshore Road, Villas, 886-8138. hosted by Dept. of Aging to inform Medicare Beneficiaries of changes in benefits 2010. Refreshments served.
Building Healthy Kids Coalition Meeting, “Fighting Back Against Childhood Obesity- What Schools Can Do,” 9:30 a.m., Rutgers Cooperative Extension conference room, 355 Court House-So Dennis Road, Court House. We welcome new members, 465-5115.
Card Party and Luncheon, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific avenues, Wildwood, 12:30 p.m. Singles and groups welcome, cards, scrabble, dominoes, mah jongg, 50/50 drawing and a raffle for prizes, $15, 522-7541.
Half-price previews for “Master Harold and the Boys” by Athol Fugard, 8 p.m. 50 percent off, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, 884-1341.
CARA (Coalition Against Rape and Abuse) Candlelight Vigil, 6 p.m., Lighthouse Deliverance Ministries, 215 Woodbine Ave., Woodbine, 522-6489.
Dinner Meeting, Republican Women of Cape May County, 6 p.m., Harbor View Restaurant, 954 Ocean Drive, Lower Township, $28, reservations by Oct.23, 886-8344. Assemnbly candidates Michael Donahue and John McCann guest speakers. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots Campaign.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Atlantic City, Reunion, 6 p.m., Atlantic City Country Club, Northfield,Italian specialties for those attending, contact Barbara 402-7295 or bwalsh216@comcast.net
Opening night “Master Harold and the Boys,” free after-party with the cast, 8 p.m., Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets-1341.
Illusionist Jason Bishop, Stockton Performing Arts Center, $40 and $25, online or at Box Office 652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac.
Friday, Oct. 30
Game Nights for Teens, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 463-6350.
VIM’S “A Cape May ThanksGathering” to Honor Dr. Joseph and Anne Salvatore and Dr. Jerry Weisberg, Grand Hotel, Cape May, 6-10 p.m., $125 dining and dancing, 463-2846.
Friday, Oct. 30-Saturday, Oct. 31
Cape Atlantic Paranormal Research Society, accommodations for two nights in Cape May, Meet-and-Greet with food and cash bar, Lecture by L’Aura Hladik of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society, $175 includes tax and gratuities, caprs.com
Lipizzaner Stallions, “The Dancing White Stallions,” Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m., Wildwoods Convention Center, prices vary: Ticketmaster or lipizzaner.com
Saturday, Oct. 31
Skate Jam, Skateboard Park, 59th Street and Central Avenue, Sea Isle City, 2 p.m., prizes for best costume, bring a canned good for charity, 263-8463, rain date Nov. 1.
150th Anniversary of Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park, activities start at 10 a.m., music, birthday cake, refreshments, costumed re-enactors, free, 884-5404.
CMC Army National Guard Breakfast, Villas Diner, 2100 Bayshore Road, Villas, 9 a.m., If you served, and would like to regain that camaraderie, please come join us, 729-1596.
Sunday, Nov. 1
The Commodores, The United States Navy’s jazz ensemble, Ocean City Tabernacle, Fifth and Wesley Avenue, 2 p.m. Free tickets at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave., Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 525-9300 or at the Tabernacle, 399-1915. Those without tickets will be admitted ten minutes before the concert if seats are available.
Grand Brunch Buffet, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $9.50 for adults, children 12 and under $5, under 6 free, lox, bagels, omelets made to order, blintzes, herring tidbits, white fish salad, cakes, cookies, orange juice, coffee, tea and milk, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific avenues in Wildwood, 522-7541.
Monday, Nov. 2
The Day of the Dead, children four and older, celebrate a beautiful ritual in which Latin Americans happily and lovingly remember their relatives that have died; 6-7 p.m. Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, stories, songs, Spanish lesson, and decorate a sugar skull.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Birding Cape May Through the Seasons, Don Freiday, 7 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, 463-6350 or visit www.cmclibrary.org.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, $20, 967-4952.
Koresh Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona, $15, 652-9000, stockton.edu/pac
Sea Isle Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Lodge, JFK Blvd. and Park Road, bring bulbs and seeds to share. Bill Quinn “how to” pot and plant and Fall care of the garden. Visitors and new members welcome.
ACCC Careme’s Café Concert Series and Dinner, singer-songwriter Rod Picott, includes four-course gourmet dinner, 6:30 p.m., $35, 343-4907, or simmons@atlantic.edu, reservations required.
Friday, Nov. 6
Game Night, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3, ages 13-26, Read with Dr. Bear at Main Library
“Reading with Dr. Bear,” three part series, 10 a.m. on Fridays, Main Library 30 Mechanic St., Court House, interactive workshops offer tips for effective reading, bring your child or grandchild along with a special book, Dr. Beverly Enns, 463-6350.
Friday, Nov.6-Sunday, Nov.8
Cape May Jazz Festival, Tribute to the Count, Count Basie Orchestra 8 p.m., Lower Regional High School, plus five locations on Beach Drive, Weekend Pass $150; individual night passes $55; Saturday Jam Pass $35; Sun Jam Pass $25. Reserved seating available at the Theatre for an additional charge $25. Go to www.capemayjazz.org for schedule, tickets 884-7200, 877-7-CM-JAZZ.
Sherlock Holmes Weekend, Cape May, mystery and intrigue, Friday through Sunday, packages available $180 couple or $95 per person include welcome reception, performances, tour, luncheon and gift. Overnight packages also available, MAC, 884-5404.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Fall Craft Show, Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Lafayette Street, Cape May, MAC, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 884-5404.
Trail of Two Cities, Run-Walk, over the Ninth Street Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City, register 7 a.m., Run-Walk 8 a.m., 525-9300.
Portraiture Painting in Oils, Cheryl Crews, four classes, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Upper Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg, class size limited; registration with valid library card needed, 628-2607.
Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Price Hall, Academy and Seashore roads, Cold Spring, 884-4065.
Railroad Excursion to Help the Hungry, Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad, vintage and restored coaches, tavern lounge car and a full parlor car, stops at Richland, Tuckahoe and Woodbine, departs Tuckahoe Station, 10 a.m., returns 4 p.m., coach $25 adults, $15 children under 12, Tavern Lounge Car $35, deluxe parlor car $50, food available, URHS.org or 973-238-0555.
Bring non-perishable food items to be donated to local food banks.
Beef and Beer, Beautify Bayshore Road Fundraiser, 8 p.m., Bayview Inn, Wildwood Crest, $20, 374-2360.
Introduction to Gemstone Beaded Jewelry, 10 a.m., Lower Branch Library. 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. Registration required with valid library card, non-refundable $15 fee for materials, 886-8999.
Christmas Bazaar, Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School, 2221 Route 9 North, Ocean View, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., vendors, children’s activities, photos with Santa, 50/50 and Basket Raffles. Vendor spaces $25, 624-1900, ext 31 or email heatherjamesft@yahoo.com.
Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Barnabas by the bay Church, 13 W Bates Ave., Villas, homemade foods, holiday items, BBQ platters, 885-2625.
Saturday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 8
“Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” adapted from the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 8 p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets, Cape May, $23, full-time students $13.
Monday, Nov. 9
Staged Reading of Robert Auletta’s new play, “Early On,” 8 p.m., $8. Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, 884-1341.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Teen Movie Night, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, 6 p.m. “Howl’s Moving Castle” (G) Snacks and soda provided, 463-6350.
Tablescaping, Joyce Kuhn and Dottie Mirarchi, 2 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, learn to set “themed” tables for special events. Class size limited; registration with valid library card required, 463-6350.
Movie Night for Teens, “Howl’s Moving Castle,” 6-8 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, refreshments served, 463-6350.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day Program, 11 a.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, Fifth and Wesley Avenue, Ocean City.
Veteran’s Day Services, 2 p.m., Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery, 129 Crest Haven Road, Court House, 886-2762.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1197 meeting, second Thursday of the month, noon, Millman Center, 209 Bayshore Road, Villas, Phone: 463-0317. New members welcome.
Friday, Nov. 13
Auction-Dinner, Cape May County Special Services School District Education Foundation, Wildwoods Convention Center, 7 p.m., cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine; 8 p.m. gourmet dining stations and desserts, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, $65, 463-6678 or cmctvlady@hotmail.com.
Friday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Nov. 15
Quiet Festival, Ocean City, A celebration of quiet things, 525-9300.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Access to Art presents Aquila Theatre Company, Shakespeare’s Comedy “As You Like It,” 7:30 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, 687 Route 9, Erma, 465-3963. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Community Disabilities Awareness Day, Avalon Community Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., information, food, music and fun for anyone interested in the agencies that serve Cape May County, free, refreshments provided. Request Fare Free Transportation one week in advance. Guest speakers Pastor Rudy, Sean O’Donnell, owner of Philly Sport Pilot; free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings plus health information, 465-4117 Ext. 28.
Saturday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 15
Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, Music Pier, boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City, free parking, $3 contribution to local charities, children under 12 free, 399-9998.
Sunday, Nov. 15
125th anniversary of the Borough of West Cape May, West Cape May Fire Hall, 732 North Broadway, 6 p.m., food, story telling, prizes and old-fashioned community fun, $15 at the Clerk’s Office from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or at Wilbraham Park Oct. 10, 884-4279.
Fashion Show and Luncheon, noon-3 p.m., Fashions provided by Talk of the Walk, door prizes and Chinese Auction, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific avenues, Wildwood, 522-7541.
Monday, Nov. 16
Oscar-winning film “TSOTSI,” 8 p.m. Call for reservations and details, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Cape May, 884-1341.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Food Locker, 5-7 p.m., Green Creek Methodist Church, Route 47 (Mile Marker 7).
Thursday, Nov. 19
Game Nights for Teens, Woodbine Library, 800 Monroe St., 4-6 p.m., 861-2501 or visit Teen Zone’s Game Night Central’s website at www.cmclibrary.org.
Friday, Nov. 20
Wine Tasting Dinner, holiday spirit five-course international dinner paired with wines, Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St., Cape May, 7:30 p.m. Limit 60, $75, MAC, 884-5404.
Game Night, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3, ages 13-26, 463-6350 or cmclibrary.org.
Friday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Nov. 22
Cape May New Jersey Film Festival, 884-6700.
Cape May Wine Weekend, Wine Tasting Dinner, Winery Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class, begins 6 p.m. Friday with a four-course dinner, Washington Inn; Saturday, 3 p.m., tour Cape May Winery; Sunday, 1 p.m., Wine School Class, Washington Inn, package $135, MAC, 884-5404.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, guests Santa Claus and Dr. Physick. Refreshments served, and free self-guided tours of the Estate, 6-8 p.m. Santa arrives at 7 p.m., 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Chocolate Fantasy Buffet, 2 p.m., the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., Cape May, $35, 884-5404.
Holiday Cooking Class and Lunch, Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St., Cape May, includes three-course lunch, 1 p.m., limit 30, $45, tax and gratuity included, MAC, 884-5404.
Saturday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 22
Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, Music Pier, boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City, free parking, $3 supports area charities, children under 12 free, 800-822-4112.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Cape Singles Retreat, 3 p.m., Marianist Retreat Center, 309 Cape and Yale avenues, Cape May Point, $20, Mass, dinner, small and large discussion groups and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Singles, divorced, widows and widowers are welcome, 729-6436.
Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., as children visit with Santa and hear a Christmas story. Christmas lists accepted. Treats for the kids, 10 a.m.
Cape May Stage Pay-What-You-Can-Night for “Master Harold…and the Boys,” 8 p.m., Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, 884-1341.
Monday, Nov. 23
Painting with Acrylics, Anthony Hillman, four sessions, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Court House, free, class size limited; registration with valid library card needed, 463-6350.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
The Jersey Cape Writers Group, Ken Hoerauf and Lorraine Vail, 7 p.m., Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., bring your writing to share and develop you talent, free, 398-5854.Thursday, Nov. 26
Second Annual H.S.O.C. Harriers for Hounds 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 M Fun Run, Moorlyn Terrace and the boardwalk, Ocean City, 8:30 a.m., 398-5068 for information.
Friday, Nov. 27
Half-Price Senior Night for “Master Harold…and the Boys,” Cape May Stage, 8 p.m., Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, reservations a must, 884-1341.
Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Nov. 29
“Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue,” Ocean City, noon-6 p.m., Downtown Christmas Hospitality Holiday, entertainment, refreshments, gift certificate giveaways, dining and shopping specials all weekend, dine with Santa for breakfast at a different restaurant every week, 399-1412.
Friday, Nov. 27-Saturday, Nov. 28
Holiday Crafts Fair, unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations, Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Cape May, $1, children ages 3-12 free.
Friday, Nov .27–Sunday, Jan. 3
Light Show, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., over 100 Christmas trees, magically floating on Lake Meone light up to music, Historic Smithville Village Greene, Rt. 9 and Moss Mill Road, 748-6160, www.SmithvilleNJ.com
Saturday, Nov. 28
Breakfast with Santa: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., as children visit with Santa and hear a Christmas story. Christmas lists accepted. Treats for the kids, 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 29
Photos with Santa, noon-3 p.m., Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk, Ocean City, 399-1412.