Cape May County Library Happenings – The Chowder II Band entertained recently at the Sea Isle City Branch Library. The musicians played an assortment of instruments, and those in attendance enjoyed dancing to their music which highlighted Ragtime, Dixieland, Swing, and Country music from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
The Chowder II Band began as the Brown Street Chowder Society, which was founded in 1972. The name came from Brown Street in Port Norris where rehearsals were first held, and also as a result of the members’ fondness for banjos and chowder. The Brown Street Chowder Society “formally retired in 2010.” Today, former members of the band “continue the original musical tradition under the new name, Chowder II Band.” For further information, contact Marianne Robinson at 856-327-2792.
The Cape May County Library offers a variety of free programs, classes, and lectures ranging from A to Z – Art to Zumba, and everything in between.
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The Sea Isle City Branch will have a demonstration on how to download e-Books using Adobe Digital Editions, as well as the Overdrive Media Console app. The class will take place on Dec. 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. You do not need a device to take this class; however, if you do have one, feel free to bring it. If you would like to download an e-Book during class and have Amazon’s Kindle or the Barnes and Noble’s Nook, you must bring a laptop with you. The Sea Isle City Library is located at 48th and Central Ave. (609-263-7301).
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At the Main Library, free flu vaccinations, for ages 6 months through adult, will be administered by the Cape May County Dept. of Health on Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration is necessary. The Main Library is located at 30 Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House, (609-463-6350).
Check out everything that the Cape May County Library has to offer at www. cmclibrary.org.
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Ocean City Weekend Scene –
Messiah Sing-In on Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Sing with the Atlantic Youth Orchestra, and other musicians, from your own score or the score provided. No tickets are needed (free will offering.) (609-399-1915 or visit www. octabernacle.org ).
Ocean City Pops presents Joy to the World at the Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th and Atlantic Ave. on Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this annual holiday tradition are $15. (609-525-9300).
Free horse and carriage rides from noon to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall at 9th and Asbury Ave. (609-399-1412).
Photos with Santa in a lifeguard boat at the Music Pier from 12 noon to 3 p.m. every weekend through Dec. 23. (609-399-1412).
Breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every weekend at a different restaurant downtown through Dec. 23. (609-398-4662.
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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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