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A Night at the Races, which was sponsored by Friends of Tourism on April 28 at the Yacht Club, was a sellout with 150 in attendance.
People were actually turned away because of the limited size of the dining room. More than $5,000 was raised with the proceeds after expenses are going to the Tuesday Family Fun and Flick Nights, being co-sponsored by the Tourism Commission and the Chamber of Commerce.
Race winners were given tickets to bid on various prizes donated by local businesses.
Two auctions were held on prizes valued at more than $300. Highest bidder was Bill Donato, who bid on a weekend at Colonnade Hotel, and Jack Devine and Joe Maguire, who bid together on a week at a beach home in
Cape Hatters.
A 50/50 of more than $300 was won by Kevin Deely, who donated $100 back to the sponsors.
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The Knights of Columbus held a very successful blood drive on April 26 in the gymnasium of the former St. Joseph School.
The Red Cross staff was able to collect 46 pints of blood, which exceeded their goal. Five members of the Larsen family were among the donors, including Keith Larsen, a volunteer Sea Isle City firefighter; his wife, Jeanie; and their children: Brian, 25, Melissa Delaney, 27, and Andrew, 22.
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About 120 volunteers of all ages, including Boy and Girl Scout Troops and a group from the South Jersey Parrot Heads, cleaned beaches from 1st Street to Townsend’s Inlet.
The volunteers filled data cards listing the debris found on the beaches. The cards were collected by Clean Ocean Action of New Jersey, which will forward the data to Ocean Conservancy to track trends of marine debris in the world’s oceans.
For their good work, the volunteers were treated to free tee-shirts from Clean Ocean Action and buffet luncheon compliments of Ocean Drive Bar/Restaurant.
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Messiah Lutheran Church‘s Sunday Worship Services are now being held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 301 41st Street Sea Isle City.
Everyone is welcome to the Sunday Service which starts at 10:30 a.m. We appreciate the V.F.W’s invitation to hold worship services in the building while we begin planning our new church on Route 9 in Dennis Township.
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As of May 15th, dogs are prohibited from the beaches and promenade, parking meters will be effect, and it’s the last day to purchase a discount seasonal beach tag.
The Mayor says that the city ordinances pertaining to parking meters and dogs on the beach and promenade will be strictly enforced.
In addition, the Mayor advises motorists to obey parking meter regulations, especially parking overtime or in handicapped parking spaces.
The 15 minute grace period for parking meters, a program inaugurated by the Tourism Commission twelve years ago, will continue this summer.
Instead of a ticket, the owner of a car with meter that has expired will get a 15 minute warning to move the car or insert more money in the meter.
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The first annual “Friends of VIM” Beef ‘N Beer will be held on Friday, from 6-9 p.m. at the Windrift Hotel and Cocktail Lounge at 80th Street and the Beach in Avalon.
Tickets are available prior to the event and at the door for a donation of $25.
Friends of VIM is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support and promote Volunteers in Medicine of Cape May County.
VIM provides free medical care for citizens of the county who have no health insurance or who are under-insured.
The VIM clinic is located on Rt. 9 in Cape May Courthouse. This year’s Beef ‘N Beer has been generously supported by Mr. R.J. Soens of Avalon Real Estate.
Mr. George Reichert, Mr. Peter Mustico and the staff of the Windrift Hotel has gone above and beyond to make this event possible.
The event will feature a full buffet dinner featuring roast beef sandwiches, all the fixings and your choice of house wine or draft beer.
Ongoing entertainment will highlight a variety of live acoustic guitarists and vocalists from the South Jersey area, including Patty Blee, Matt Portella, Jim Maher, Bob Anderson, Danny Barry, Chris Morana and the duo of Sandy Sofroney and Mike Mormando.
The evening will also include a 50-50 and door prizes to be awarded throughout the event.
To purchase tickets, to donate to Friends of Vim, and/or to donate a door prize, please contact either Marcy Lefevre at 368-6787, Micki Goldberg at 463-3529, or Stu Hartman at 675-0472.
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The Sea Isle City Taxpayers Association will be holding a general membership meeting on Saturday, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners meeting room at the Public Safety Building and all members of the public are welcome.
SICTA’s agenda will include a brief overview of the Sea Isle City 2006 Municipal Budget, as well as other items of interest to the community.
Attendees will also be invited to participate in a brief written survey to gauge their satisfaction with city services.
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The annual Surf Fishing Season Tournament sanctioned by the New Jersey Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) casts off in May and ends in Seaside Heights in November.
Sea Isle City is host on Saturday for the 24th annual tournament sponsored by the Delaware Valley Surf Anglers Association (DVSAA) of Horsham, Pa.
Registration will take place at the Marina Recreation Center, 42nd Place and the Bay, from 5- 7 a.m. Registration is $7 per person and $42 per six-person team. The first fishing position will be from 7-10 a.m. and the second 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Beach buggy permits are waived for the tournament. Only vehicles with four-wheel drive are permitted on the beach. Entrants who do not have a four-wheel drive vehicle will be provided transportation.
Awards presentation, door prizes, and merriment begin at 2 p.m. at the headquarters. A Mayor’s trophy to be presented by Mayor Leonard Desiderio.
There will be a “Largest Fish Points” and “Most Fish Points” Calcutta for a $5 entry fee with the winner taking 75% of the Calcutta. Only legal size fish are eligible for cash award.
For more information call, 624-1427 or email at j&jjefferys@zdial.com
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Time is almost up to purchase seasonal discounted beach tags, so don’t procrastinate!
Sea Isle City Beach Tag office is open everyday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seasonal beach tags purchased by May 15 are $12 and $15 after that date. Daily tags are $4 and weekly tags (Sunday to Saturday) are $8.
Joan Miles and Pat Allen, veteran beach tag employees, will be in charge of the office and the beach tag inspectors.
Applications for positions as beach tag inspectors are available at the beach tag office or city hall.
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A Mass of Remembrance and healing will be celebrated by Monsignor Michael Mannion on May 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 4308 Landis Avenue.
All family members and friends who have suffered the death of a child of any age through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, SIDS, illness, accident or any cause are invited to attend.
Please join us for this time of sharing, healing and celebration of the precious life we hold in our heart forever.
All faiths are welcome. Please bring a picture of your child. For more information, call (609) 624-1554.
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The Beachcombing guides will hold their annual Turtle Party on May 19, at the Community Lodge, Kennedy Boulevard and Park Road.
Tickets are $15 per person and include a catered dinner by Valerie’s Place, door prizes, dancing to music by Frank Brad, and lots of fun.
The event benefits the very popular Beachcombing program, which every summer takes approximately 2000 children and adults on educational fun-filled tours of the beach.
The beachcomber guide are a dedicated group of volunteers who freely give of their time to point out to visitors and local residents the natural wonders found at the Jersey Shore and the importance of protecting the delicate balance of the environment.
Because of the limited accommodations at the Community Lodge, order your tickets early. Tickets are available from Beachcomber guides or by calling, 263-9643.
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The Sea Isle Garden Club flower sale is May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marina Building, 346 42nd Street.
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The Townsend’s Inlet Civic Center Memorial Day Indoor Sidewalk sale & Food Court featuring Busch’s Award winning She Crab Soup and auction will be held May 27 at the Center located at 138 85th Street.
Table space is now available at $20 a table. Applications are being accepted on a first come first basis.
All proceeds benefit the Townsend’s Inlet Civic Center Restoration Fund. For reservations and applications contact Louise Clemente at 263-3002.
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