Upcoming Cape May County Government Events

COURT HOUSE — Upcoming Cape May County Government Events:
Feb., 2014
Division of Culture and Heritage Celebrates Black History in Cape May County During National Black History Month
Cape May County Freeholder E. Marie Hayes along with the Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro and the Cape May County Division of Culture & Heritage invite the public to celebrate Black History Month in Cape May County with “The Legacy of George Henry White,” an exhibit and documentary at the Beesley House, 605 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House.
The exhibit on George Henry White and the history of Whitesboro is on display through the month of Feb. The exhibit is open each week from Thurs. through Sun., noon until 4 p.m.
The documentary of White’s life, “George Henry White, An American Phoenix,” will be shown, along with a closing reception, Feb. 28, 2014 at 7 p.m.
The exhibit and documentary showings are free and open to the public. The Beesley House is handicapped accessible. For more information, please call the Department of Tourism, Division of Culture & Heritage at (609) 465-6415.
Monday, Feb. 24, 2014
Citizens Academy
The Cape May County Public Safety Training Center will be holding a Citizens Police Academy starting Feb. 24, 2014. The Academy will take place on Mondays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. through April 21, 2014.
All citizens are invited to sign-up for the Academy, which will provide an overview of the law enforcement function. Topics include Crime Scene Investigation, Juvenile and Criminal Law overview, Police Department Budgeting Activities, Major Crimes and Crime Scene Investigations, Use of Force and K9, CPR and AED certifications and SWAT Team Demonstrations.
Refreshments will be provided during the evening. To register, please call the Cape May County Police Academy at 465-1134 or e-mail your interest to smorgan@co.cape-may.nj.us.
Free Workshop… “Take Control of Your Health”
The Cape May County Health Department will present a free six-session health workshop for persons with any ongoing or long-term health condition during Feb. and March. The workshop, “Take Control of Your Health,” will take place at Victorian Towers located at Washington & Ocean Streets in Cape May, New Jersey. Participants in the program will learn how to manage symptoms, how to get started with healthy eating and exercise, how to communicate effectively with your doctor and health care team, how to manage fear, anger and frustration, how to make daily tasks easier and how to get more out of life.
The program, which is open to the public, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 26; March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014. For more information or to register for the workshop, please call 463-4043.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Hosts “Grand – Parenting: The Triumphs and Challenges”
Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Family and Community Health Sciences Department will hold a discussion session entitled ”Grand – Parenting: The Triumphs and Challenges” for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. The event, coordinated by Marilou Rochford, will be held on Feb. 27, 2014 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Building located at 355 Courthouse-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House. (Turn at the light at ACCC, it is the first building on the right). The building is handicap accessible.
The program discussion will examine the complex role and challenges of a grandparent who is raising their grandchildren and will also address the successes of grand parenting. Childcare will be provided for the grandchildren and a light supper for the grandparents and grandchildren will be offered at 5:30 p.m. with the program to follow at 6 p.m. There is no charge for this program, but advanced registration is required. Please call Marian at (609) 465-5115, ext. “609” to register or for more information.
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Support for this program is provided by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Cape May County Department of Aging and Disability Services and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County.
Upcoming Cape May County 2014 Forums and Conferences:
Special Family Forum…”Community Action Against Addiction”
March 6, 2014
7 to 8:30 p.m.
County Administration Building
For information, call 609-465-1055
10th Annual Cape May County Transportation Conference… “Byways, Flyways and Highways”
March 18, 2014
10 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
County Administration Building
For information, call 609-463-6678
Cape May County Tourism Conference
May 7, 2014
10 a.m.
County Administration Building
For information, call 609-463-6415
The Cape May County Emergency Preparedness Conference
June 3, 2014
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Wildwoods Convention Center
Expert speakers and a variety of exhibits!
For information, call 463-6570