OC & Upper News Notes – 4 -27

The Boardwalk in Ocean City was the scene of the March of Dimes Annual March for Babies, South Jersey Shore, five mile walk held recently.
Dania Sargent of Vorhees, Executive Director, said that “our walk is the first walk for the State,” with others taking place on April 30 and May 1 at various locations throughout New Jersey.
As stated by the March of Dimes, “The most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today is premature birth. It affects more than half a million babies each year, with the number growing every day.”
Michele DiSanto of Brigantine, Family Teams chair, became involved with the organization as her two children were born early and spent time in local hospitals in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
The bright, sunny day brought forth a meaningful and fulfilling afternoon for all.
Anna Villari of Mantua Township, the Community Director of the March of Dimes for Atlantic and Cape May Counties, summed up the significance of the day saying, “We’re walking together for stronger, healthier babies.”
For more information about events, visit www.marchforbabies.org.
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Biking and Boating Events
Ocean City’s fifth annual End-to-End Bike Tour is set for this Sat., April 30, at 10 a.m., beginning at the Lifeguard Station, 58th and Central Ave., and finishing at the Longport Bridge parking lot.
Registration for the eight-mile ride is from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Lifeguard Station. The fee is $10 per rider, with proceeds benefiting community service projects. T-shirts will be given out while supplies last.
For more information, call 609-412-4352 or email bikerideocn j@gmail.com.
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Vessel Safety Examination Event, sponsored by Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 of Ocean City, will be held on Sun., May 1, at the All Seasons Marina, Roosevelt Blvd. (34th Street) from 9 a.m. to noon.
The boat safety check is free and open to the public. The Vessel Examiner will check that all required safety items are on board your boat and in good working order.
If they are, a decal will be given to you to place on your boat which indicates that it is in compliance with federal and state requirements.
For more information, please contact Robert Babezki at 856-881-9023 or email him at rbabezki@uscgaux-ocnj.org.
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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.