Well done, Flotilla 81! Organized in June 1940, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 of Ocean City, recently celebrating 70 years of service, has the distinction of being the oldest, continuously active flotilla in New Jersey, and also one of the oldest auxiliary flotillas in the country.
One of the many highlights in its distinguished history occurred during World War II. On May 11, l942, the Off-Shore Rescue and Observation Patrol along the Jersey Coast was started, and from that day until Dec. 6, 1942, the Flotilla had two boats every day patrolling the assigned course and exceeding all other Flotillas by covering over 8,000 miles.
By Dec. 6, 1942, the Navy and the Coast Guard had increased their number of men, boats, and planes and were able to assume these patrols.
For more information on the history of Auxiliary Flotilla 81, visit the website at www.uscgaux -ocnj.org. While on the website you can learn how to become a member, or you can sign up for upcoming courses which include GPS for Mariners, Suddenly in Command, and About Boating Safety. All courses are held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church at Eighth and Central avenues in Ocean City.
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“What did one math book say to the other math book? Have I got problems!” Register now for the Summer Independent Math Club. The Club, sponsored by the Cape May County Library, is for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. The program runs for four weeks during July.
Club members can pick up individual math packets each week from any branch of the library, or print packets from home or from the local library for free. Registration is required and will be accepted until June 21. Register by calling 609-463-6354 or going online at www.cmclibrary.org.
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Teens, sign up for this novel program! – “Make Waves at Your Library” by participating in the Cape May Court House Library teen summer reading program.
The program will take place from Mon., June 21 to Friday, Aug. 13 at the library, which is located at 30 Mechanic St. in Court House.
Teens are invited to come to the library and read for prizes to be awarded throughout the program. Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling 609-463-6350. Visit www.cmclibrary.org for more information.
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Spotlight on Thursday night – The Ocean City Historical Museum presents its Thursday Nights at the Museum summer lecture series beginning June 17 and continuing to Sept. 2. All talks are free and will take place at 7 p.m. in the new lecture hall at the Ocean City Community Center, 1735 Simpson Ave.
On June 17, William H. Parkhurst will reminisce about Sixty Summers in Ocean City, and Buckets of Fun: Sand Pails and Beach Toys will be presented by Robert Smith on June 24.
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