Paint the town purple with the March of Dimes – The South Jersey Shore Division of the March of Dimes is asking residents and businesses of Atlantic and Cape May Counties to help them spread the word of premature births by wearing something purple on Thur., Nov. 17, for World Prematurity Day.
This day was started by the March of Dimes and its global partners to honor the million babies, worldwide, who died this year because they were born too soon, and the 12 million more who struggle to survive. To learn more, please call Anna Villari at the March of Dimes, 856-874-9050, or email her at avillari@ marchofdimes.com. More information about the March of Dimes can be found at www.marchofdimes.com.
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Open Mic – Presented by the Ocean City Repertory Theater, Open Mic takes place on Thur., Nov. 17, and every Thurs., from 7 to 9 p.m. at 813 Asbury Ave. You can perform, or just listen and enjoy refreshments. Admission is $5. A sign-up sheet will be at the door, and performers are scheduled on a first-come, first-play basis (two songs or 10 minutes). Call 609-457-6686 or email ocrepertorytheater@yahoo.com for more information.
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“Earlier than the Bird” is preferred – Make headway with your holiday shopping in downtown Ocean City at the Shopping Extravaganza which takes place Sat., Nov. 19, from 7 a.m. to noon. You can shop in your pajamas on Asbury Ave., where there will be free coffee, giveaways, and early-bird shopping specials. Free turkeys will be given to those in the best PJs. From noon to 3 p.m., there will also be free horse and carriage rides in front of City Hall at 9th and Asbury Ave., face painting, and photos with Santa. Call 609-525-9300 for further information.
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Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts – This event, presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild, will take place at the Music Pier on the Ocean City Boardwalk, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 and 20. The show hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. An admission donation of $3 will support area charities. Call the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild at 1-800-822-4112, for more information.
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It will be time well spent, learning furniture arrangement – Drive a little, but learn a lot, at the Lower Cape Library in Villas at 2600 Bayshore Road. The presentation takes place on Sat., Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Valerie Driscoll, interior designer and owner of Three Grace Interiors, who believes that “anyone can have a beautifully decorated home no matter what the budget,” will present the program.
Learn how to design the perfect furniture layout in any room without heavy lifting. The discussion will include computer and pencil and paper methods for space planning, with hands-on work using the ideas presented in class. The event is free; however, registration is required. Call 886-8999 or visit www. cmclibrary.org for further information. Please note that those attending must be 18 years of age or older.
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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.
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