UPPER NEWS NOTES – 9-1

As the unofficial end of the summer season approaches and we fall into autumn, here are some great activities this Labor Day weekend for everyone, including kids, music lovers, runners, and dancers.
The Roaring 20’s – What We Were Singing – On Thursday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m., Drs. Richard and Rebecca Stanislaw will discuss and sing a selection of songs that were popular during the 1920’s. This free program takes place in the lecture hall at the Ocean City Community Center, 1735 Simpson Ave.
A special reception will be held in the Ocean City Historical Museum, also located in the Community Center, from 6:30-7 p.m. For more information, call 609-399-1801 or visit info@ocnjmuseum.org.
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Kids’ Surf Fishing Tournament – Sponsored by the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club, adolescent anglers will cast their lines on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 9-11 a.m. at the Prescott St. beach. Parking will be available at Mildred’s Restaurant parking lot. The tournament is open to all children ages 17 and under.
Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children are required to bring their own fishing rods and tackle. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. After being registered, children will receive bait and a tee shirt, while supplies last. This is a catch-and-release event, so as fish are caught, they will be measured and released unharmed.
At the end of the tournament, the kids will be treated to hot dogs and cold drinks, winners will be announced, and awards presented. For more information, visit the website at www.strathmere fishing.org.
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The Strathmere Ensemble presents “All the Way” on Labor Day – Members of the Strathmere Ensemble will be performing in concert in Strathmere and Sea Isle City this Labor Day weekend.
The Strathmere concert will take place on Sat., Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Strathmere Methodist Church on Commonwealth Ave. The program will include pieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, and Bach, and a few extra “surprise” pieces at the end of the concert.
Artists for both concerts include Mitsuru Tsubota, violin; Mineko Yajima, violin; Mioi Takeda, violin; Louise Schulman, viola; Daire FitzGerald, cello; John T. Kulowitsch, bass; Michael Hinton, percussion; Bill Zito, guitar; and Mike Leonard, piano.
The Sea Isle City concert will take place at the Sea Isle United Methodist Church, Park Rd. and JFK Boulevard, on Sun., Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. That program includes pieces by Mozart, Haydn, and Handel; a tribute to “Old Blue Eyes;” and “Broadway Fantasy” as the finale. At this concert, George Rabbai will be playing the trumpet.
Rabbai is currently appearing in New York City with Michael Feinstein and is a professor of trumpet at Rowan University at Glassboro.
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20th Annual Mayor’s Labor Day Race – This five mile run and one mile fun run/walk takes place on Monday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m. at the 23rd St. beach in Ocean City. All pre-registered runners are guaranteed Mayor’s Labor Day Race shorts. Pre-registration is $18.
Send in registration or bring it to the Aquatic and Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City, up until the day before the race. Race day registration is $20 and takes place at the 23rd St. beach from 7-8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Lisa Rumer at 609-525-9317 or email lrumer@ocnj.us.
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Zumba – This Latin dance inspired fitness class, with easy-to-follow moves, will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 7 through Dec. 28, at the Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., in Court House.
The routines feature interval-training sessions that tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. The instructor for the class is Kellie Wood, owner of Woody’s Surf and Skate in Rio Grande, who has received her certification and has been teaching classes. The class is free, and registration is not required. For further information, call 609-463-6350 or visit www. cmclibrary.org.
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