UPPER NEWS NOTES – 6-2

Country Shore Women’s Club marks a milestone – The year 1969 saw the beginning of this volunteer/service organization in Upper Township, and recently the club concluded its 40th celebration year at their annual installation dinner.
Charter members from Upper Township, who are still active in the group today, include Dolores Clayton and Carolyn Harris. Taking the helm as the Club’s new President is Marge Gurbuz.
Through the years, the Club has spearheaded numerous programs that benefit community organizations and scholarships.
The Country Shore Women’s Club is a chapter of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs and is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The GFWC, founded in 1890, is one of the world’s largest and oldest women’s volunteer community service organizations.
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Beauty will be in bloom at the 38th annual Flower Show set for Friday through Sunday in the Ocean City Music Pier auditorium, located on the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace.
The exhibition is staged by the Garden Club of Ocean City. With “over 300 entries, it is one of the largest shows of its kind in the Delaware Valley,” said Frank Leone, treasurer. Entry is free to the public.
Hours are 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat.; and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun. A Trade Fair having flower products for sale is open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.
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Attention: Would-be woodcarvers – Classes in woodcarving for both beginners and experts will be held at the Main Branch of the Cape May County Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, June 4 through 25. Dale and Audrey Unkle, who have been teaching woodcarving for 11 years, will be the instructors. Patterns for a fish or dolphin will be given to beginners, and a bear pattern will be provided for advanced woodcarvers. Starter kits are available for $25.
There is no charge for the classes. Space is limited; therefore, a valid library card and registration are needed. Calling 609-463-6350 or going online at www.cmclibrary .org can do registration. The library is located at 30 Mechanic St. in Court House.
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If you missed the boat before, there will be another free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Examination on Saturday, June 5. This event, which is sponsored by the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club, will be held at the dock of the old Corson’s Inlet Marina on Bayview Avenue and Putnam Drive in Strathmere, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The purpose of these examinations is to ensure that all boats have the necessary safety equipment required by the U.S. Coast Guard and the New Jersey Marine Police. The exams will be performed by Auxiliary Flotilla 81 of Ocean City. The event is open to the public.
For more information, contact Bob Babezki at 609-384-6225 or email him at rbabezki@3bnetworks .com.
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Summer flounder fishing forum – “Bucktail Willie” Shillingford will be the special guest speaker at this seminar, hosted by Missi and Morgan Delany of Whale Creek Marina on Sunday, at 9:00 a.m. The event is open to the public, and free coffee and doughnuts will be available. Whale Creek Marina is located at 2608 S. Bayview Drive in Whale Beach, Strathmere.
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Prime pooch to be picked – Applications are being taken for the annual Dog of the Year Contest, which benefits Ocean City’s Dog Park. Deadline for entry is June 20. Complete information, including application, is available at www.oceancitydog park.org.
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