And the winner is…Denise Fessler of Villas took home first place honors in the apple pie baking contest at the 11th annual Applefest sponsored by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township. Pies were rated on appearance, crust, and taste. Judges of the baking contest included Tyson Merryman, owner/operator of the Tuckahoe Inn; Deborah Patterson of the Gazette; and Johnny Appleseed, portrayed by Jake Williams.
Halloween Happenings in UT and OC
Upper Township will celebrate Halloween with Trick or Treating taking place on Halloween night, Mon., Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m.
Don’t miss the boat – Ocean City’s Annual Halloween Parade steps off on Thurs., Oct. 27, at 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Ave. from Sixth to 11th streets Call 609-525-9300 for information.
Trick or Treat around downtown – This event takes place on Sat., October 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., at participating merchants on Asbury Ave. in OC, from 6th to 11th Sts. Call 609-525-9300 for further information.
Poe is the show for a night full of fright – The Ocean City Repertory Theater presents Poe Evermore, highlighting some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most-chilling works including The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Bells, Annabel Lee, The Raven, and more.
The theatrical performances will be done by candlelight, and there will be a dessert reception following the performances. Tickets are $10. The event takes place on Fri. and Sat., Oct. 28 and 29, from 8-9 p.m. at the OC Repertory Theater, 813 Asbury Ave. Call 609-457-6686 or visit www.ocrep.org for more information.
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Trivia – The name, “Ravens,” was chosen as the name of the NFL Baltimore team, in a poll taken by the Baltimore Sun, as a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. The Raven, his most-famous poem, was believed to have been written in Baltimore where Poe lived during the 1830’s. The official mascot of the Baltimore Ravens is, you got it, “Poe.”
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Trick or Trot – A Halloween 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk, sponsored by the Upper Twp. Soccer Association, will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Music Pier on the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, on Sunday, Oct. 30. For information, visit
www.njshorerun.com/trickortrot5k or call 609-624-1040.
For a complete list of upcoming events in the county go to the Herald calendar, in print and online, at www. capemaycountyherald.com/calendar.
If you would like to make the public aware of happenings in your town, classroom, group, or club, please email me at RWhelan@cmcherald.com.
Cape May – Governor Murphy says he doesn't know anything about the drones and doesn't know what they are doing but he does know that they are not dangerous. Does anyone feel better now?
